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    Black Dog Bar & Grille

    3.9 (314 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Desserts
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Jan B.

    I had a delicious lunch here today at Black Dog bar and grilled. We were a little taken back when we pulled into the parking lot and saw how many vehicles , but soon was pleasantly surprised to see the size of the restaurant and to find out that there was a baby shower going on in one of the party rooms. The waitress was very friendly and kind and everyone enjoyed their food. Loved the mac and cheese. Can't wait to go back and try different items on the menu. We are having my daughters rehearsal dinner.Here before the wedding.

    This WAS the Gouda Burger with blueberry bbq
    Barbara S.

    Love the delicious grilled burgers we got. They had a burger special on menu so I ordered the Gouda burger with blueberry bbq sauce, bacon , lettuce and tomato . Was thick, cook med rare, bun was toasted and yummy! Fries were hot and crunchy. Was one of best burgers I've ever eaten! Atmosphere is hip yet classy and servers were above pleasant and catered to us!

    Menu page 6, 24Nov2025
    Nicholas H.

    BLUF; Really good BBQ meat, meh pizza. I went to Black Dog for dinner. The staff are all super friendly and the restaurant is very spacious inside. The bench seating was very comfortable, though some of the tabletops were pretty tall and all wood, so maybe not the easiest to sit at for a while. The restaurant has an extensive menu, but when I saw the pitmaster section I knew I had to try some of that. As an appetizer there were potato skins with pulled pork. Wow, these are not the wizened, come from a frozen box, potato skins. These were large, brimming with flavor and cheese. From the pit was brisket and ribs. Each came with corn bread, one with fries, the other with mac and cheese. Corn bread, so good, nice grainy texture, not a baked sugar slurry like you can find elsewhere, up here in the north. The brisket is super tender, doesn't need much sauce because it's packing all that natural and smoke flavor. The ribs are not dainty. You're going to be getting in here with your hands, like proper ribs eating. I'm so unused to that, and it resulted in me bringing half the rack home because a half rack was so filling. The edges of the ribs were dry, but all the interior was pull apart tender and delectable. Again, only needing a touch of their homemade sauce. The fries were robust but still crispy and seasoned well. The mac was the only miss for me. Too toothsome and not much flavor. Because they also do wood fired pizza, I got a cheese with ricotta to go. I'm not sure I ever need their pizza again. The crust was thin but not very crispy except on the cornicione, which had a lot of herbs sprinkled on it. The sauce disappeared, flavor wise, and so did the cheese blend. Side notes - I know everything has gotten crazy expensive, but the prices here took me aback. $16 for three pieces of bacon? Also, the 10% military discount was only applied to my ribs, but nothing else, so I'm happy they have one but it may only be applied to your food and non alcoholic drinks on Tuesdays and Fridays during their specific windows.

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    Megan K.

    I need to get out to Putnam more often! So Black Dog have been on my list for a while now, and my friends took me here after picking me up from Logan on our way home from the airport. I was sooooo jet lagged, but the waitress we had was beyond patient with me and super nice. I decided to go with the fish and chips and when I say my food lasted me 3 days I mean, IT WAS SO MUCH FOOD MY FRIES WERE HALF THE PLATTER. So you have been warned, lol, prepare for lots of French fries if you get them. Which is a great problem to have because theyre so tasty. We all also split the garlic flatbread and whoooooo, it was delish. We were incredibly full but still wanted dessert, so we all ordered peanut butter pie to go. Do this and thank me later, it's the perfect breakfast next day with a cup of coffee. I've gotta come back now to try the bbq because they have one extensive menu!

    Outside dining at BD. Not sanctioned by restaurant but worked for our to go order!
    Lisa M.

    We were starving and downtown Putnam was packed. We had our dogs so needed outdoor dining. We could not find a place to go so came down the road to BD. We ordered to go and sat outside on the lawn and had a picnic. It was a perfect day for it. We ordered the burnt tips bbq, burger, prime time, and pulled pork sandwich (spicey version). Everyone enjoyed the food. Nice size servings! With tip it was $100. Everything seems expensive now. The packaging for to go was great. We were glad to be able to have this option.

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    Amberly S.

    The food & drinks were AMAZING!! The ambiance was cute.. but the tall tables are too small for most meals on the menu. Then the service is a deal breaker... felt INCREDIBLY pressured throughout the course, the kitchen closed at 10... I wish she offered us some dessert instead of rushing us out

    Bacon on rack
    Julio S.

    Big restaurant in quiet corner of CT. Two full bars and several TVs to watch sports. They appear to have limited access to all NFL games. The staff was very friendly and prompt. The regulars were greeted by name. The menu is very large ranging from BBQ to comfort foods. Beer selection is good. Beef stroganoff was good. Bacon was nice appetizer but would've liked it served warmer. Biggest parking lot that I've ever seen for a bar restaurant. I look forward to another visit but just know it's a long ride from center of state.

    Buff wings
    Tj A.

    We got French onion soup when we arrived. We also got a margarita pizza that was awful and we had to return it and they actually took it off our bill which was awesome so kudos to that the establishment was pretty good layout. There was two bars. I was surprised about that I feel like I had the wrong side of the bar Was slow but steady.

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    Great location! Staff and food excellent!! Have been several times and plan to continue.

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    Everything here is great, the food the service the atmosphere. My favorite is the house chips with the dill sauce

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    I like Black Dog, food is good if not the greatest but the staff are the best. Love the turkey club

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    Was up that way for a dog trial at the fair grounds. It was a great choice for dinner. Seems to be a very popular restaurant.

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    Elizabeths Farmhouse

    4.3
    (323 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    What a cute little hidden gem! We stopped in for a lunch date in December. The drinks were…read moreexcellent and the food was great. The atmosphere is really cute. Highly recommend!

    This is a small eatery (I counted max 39 seats between tables and the bar) with difficult parking…read more I was able to get a spot right in front b because I went to lunch, but the parking lot has signs saying it is for employees of the wood shop next door, and no trespassing in the lot across the street, so I think street parking is the only option? Service is great, very attentive and friendly. The food is what earns this three stars. I tried a stuffie, German onion soup, a Farmhouse burger, and a key lime Mason jar. The stuffie was a little small, and most of the flavor was imparted by the ham and the squeeze of lemon. The German onion soup, I'm not sure why it was German except to not be French? Outside the name difference, the onions were way too large, and there was a total lack of flavor going on in the soup. The crock was very large too. The burger and fries looked pretty good, and I enjoyed the flavors here. The fries were rough hewn, so there was good crispness from all the edges. The toppings of the burger, and the bun, were also hearty. Unfortunately, my medium rare burger was more like raw meat with surface browning. I'm a big fan of rare steak, but ground beef needs a little more cooking. Also, the house made ketchup is really more of a marinara sauce. If I'd ended up eating more of my plate before they took it away to re-fire the burger, I would have asked to replace the ketchup. The key lime Mason jar was e everything you want to wrap up a meal. Great flavor, lightness, citrus. I did have to bring most of it home but, unlike the burger they brought back in a box, I'm excited to get back into the key lime. From an accessibility stand point, there is no ramp to get in nor handicap parking, so the evidently don't want your business. Once you're in, there are some seats you could get in, but if this place were full it would be difficult to navigate for anyone. The bathroom is a single room, but very spacious and nice. So, mixed bag for access. Your mileage may vary, but I'm not racing to return.

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    Farmhouse burger and fries. The bun is branded, cool touch.
    Farmhouse burger and fries. The bun is branded, cool touch.
    Cute plates for apps!

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    The Stomping Ground

    The Stomping Ground

    4.1
    (194 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Driving through the small town of Putnam we were looking for something to eat and the stomping…read moreground came up on Yelp. With good reviews and a cool menu we dropped in and couldn't have been happier! We were pretty lucky as it was not that busy and we were able to get a table right away. The decor is eclectic and interesting. The staff came with a great smile and even better attitude; absolutely top notch! We started w the pretzels and beer cheese. Holy 6 pound baby Jesus they were good. They came out piping hot and the cheese was in a bubbling side dish. This isn't your typical dab of cheese in a plastic condiment container that is commonplace nowadays. I had the Arturo Sandoval (spin on a Cuban) as my entree and it was also fabulous and came out hot. If I was being critical, the pork was a wee bit dry, but that happens sometimes and it really didn't take away from the sando. Even the small side of pasta salad was outstanding. I'm lucky if I eat sides like that 1/100 times and this one I couldn't wait to finish. Great vibe, great staff, great food, and live music almost every day. Definitely gonna go back and if it's just as good will update to 5 stars.

    First was opened late on a Tuesday night which was great since I was traveling thru and was hungry…read morefor some food. They had amazing wings. I had both the buffalo and teriyaki. They were done in a dirty style which is really good. Had a good crunch but still be tender on the inside and not soggy at all. The drinks selection and prices were awesome and to top it off some live music which plays each night. I love the decor inside and the names of the items on the menu was unique to musical artists which was cool. I will personally make the trip back to this place again. Their service was fast and friendly.

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    Courthouse Bar and Grille

    Courthouse Bar and Grille

    3.5
    (162 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    So close to 5 stars. I came here for lunch because I was…read moreinterested by the best steak claim on the front of their menu. I was here at lunch time on Tuesday, so it wasn't busy, but it is a very spacious interior with a number of distinct sections, so you could easily come here for the bar area or a nice meal out. I had the daily special appetizer: poutine. Additionally I got a rib eye done Montreal style. The poutine was great, though pretty large for an appetizer. This could have been a meal all on its own. Nice crispy pub fries, melted cheese, and brown gravy, all flavorful but not too salty. I did put a good amount of it in a to-go box because I would have had no room for lunch if I'd finished it. The rib eye came with asparagus and fries (for some reason you can't get mashed potatoes until after 4pm?), and oh man can I see why they've won awards for this. With the Montreal seasonings and blue cheese butter, there was no lack of flavor, and this steak was cooked nicely medium rare. Such a tender piece of meat, it went right down and I was so happy to find a place doing steak proud. I was all set to give this place five stars, but then I went to the bathroom and thought it was straight out of a cubist painting. Weird angles, tight space. As a tall person I had trouble, and from an accessibility stand point it was a nightmare. All in all, based on the food I had, I'd send anyone here. I'll be back myself. I can't wait to have more of that steak, and I'll have to try out the other styles while I'm at it.

    Great place with a super vibe and good food in Putnam. Attentive service as well which makes such a…read moredifference. Cross between a pub and western saloon, this is a great hideout for some good cheer. Was great to see the place humming. The French onion soup was great.lots of cheese Next time will go there with a bunch of friends!

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    Nice entrance lighting!

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