The beers and food are pretty good. Some of the seasonal beer has been good and not so good. Most of the time Rob is a one man show--bartender and waiter. Works hard at trying to provide a good level of service. Always interesting to see the owners in and not doing much but eating and drinking. They'll step in occasionally, but should more often, in my opinion. We frequent the establishment because Rob does take care of us. Seems to know the beers enough to get by, but would be beneficial to have a higher level of knowledge. read more

Now, I've been using Yelp for about 4 years, had a profile for about 2, and yet this is the first time I've actually sat down and reviewed a place. Take that into consideration. The boyfriend and I went two weeks ago on a Friday for a few beers and dinner before meeting friends nearby. The brewpub is set up quite nicely with the bar/dining room. The restaurant had a decent sized crowd, including a large group that seemed to be celebrating a birthday party. We sat in the bar area and were given food menus but no beer menus. When the waitress arrived, she referred us to the chalkboard located near the bar that displayed current beers on tap. When I asked her to tell me about the house beers, she commented "Oh those are the three at the top." No description of what types they were. I was a little disappointed- waitresses should be able to tell me about beer, especially if I'm not going to see that info on a menu. I'm not saying I'm not adventurous, but I'd prefer not to be flying blind. We ordered fried pickles as an app, which had an interesting sweetness to them-almost cinnamon? Piping hot and pretty yummy. Our sandwiches were decent as well. We both got fries, which were pretty forgettable. Ketchup was needed. Had another round of beers-non house this time, ones that we were familiar with so we knew what we were getting. Although our waitress was lacking in the beer knowledge department, it was a decent experience. So remember how I said there was a decent sized birthday going on? They all seemed to be having fun and things were going smoothly for them, so when my best friend was looking for a place to have dinner for her birthday and mentioned Bulldog as a possibility, I told her it sounded like a good idea. Eleven of us arrived for dinner ( not all at the same time, but within a half hour of each other). Beers. cocktails, and apps were ordered as each person/couple arrived, then dinner orders placed after everyone had arrived. This waitress didn't seem to have much detail about the beer menu either, again directing us to the chalkboard on the wall. After a oddly long time for three appetizers ( including the fried pickles again.) they arrived lukewarm, as though they were waiting to make sure we weren't going to order any more before they brought them out. The plates also had beds of lettuce (not there the week before), which after sitting, the fried food had stuck to. Unnecessary. After a good amount of time, bowls of chili and beer cheese soup were brought out for those who had ordered them, followed almost immediately by entrees. Chili was good, but the beer cheese soup had a nacho cheese consistency. Much more dip than cream soup. So the entrees. Of the eleven of us, there were way too many mistakes. One pizza was made wrong- twice. A burger was given to one diner, however the toppings implied belonged to another person. When he asked where his was. he was told it had been taken by another server and given to another diner at another table. Another diner was told her portabello burger was burned, and they were in the process of remaking it. As the majority of us were finishing our meals, they eventually brought out fries for the burger-less people to snack on. By the time we were all done, their food arrived. If their meals were wrong they should have been made a priority in the kitchen. Twenty minutes for two burgers was ridiculous. After seeing the large group the week before, I was so disappointed in the way the situation was handled with us. In fact, the woman who seemed to be a manager, never came over and addressed us or apologized. While all of the incorrect/missing/late orders were comp'd ( which was appreciated), it was just upsetting to see a restaurant that has promise be unable to handle more than 10 orders in the kitchen as a time (the restaurant was not very crowded besides us). The wait for beers/drinks/ waters seemed to be oddly long as well, considering the amount of people working compared to the overall amount of diners/drinkers. Like the other reviewers said, It'd be great to see this place succeed, but that won't happen unless these kinks are addressed and worked on. While I'll probably be back, it won't be anytime soon. read more

I am writing this reivew in the hopes that the owners of this place read them and make improvements. With improvements this place could be good. I have been here many times and it is only getting worse. It has come to the point where I might have a beer there, but I will no longer order food. Its just not worth it. This place would be a great candiate for that Bar Rescue show. It could be saved if anyone there actually gave a darn. Good location, lousy service lousy food, good beer. 1. The beer is good, it really is. However the servers should be trained to KNOW something about the beers, what is the type, what does it pair with, having the server have to run to the bar to ask questions constantly is not doing anyone any favors. And no, this didn't happen once. I think they must interview servers and hire those who don't even drink beer. Learn what is on the board, there aren't that many to learn. Have a cheat sheet, have someone who KNOWS beer write up a cheat sheet and put it on the table for you. Put it on the menu. 2. Kitchen: needs SERIOUS help. The food takes forever, I mean serioiusly, 40 minutes for dried out hamburgers? Food comes out cold, and tastes like the cafeteria lunch line. (frozen veggies warmed up-really sad) Either have a menu your cook is confident with, or change the menu. I have been in there when its busy, I have been there when I am at the only table eating food, the wait time each time was 40 minutes. What gives? How about a signature dish (pick anything you can consistently make Its a cute place, nice location, clean bathrooms but this place cannot make it when they don't care about the food, and its clear they don't . read more

Just want to say KUDOS to the bulldog!!! You definitely have a gem in your service. We had a bartender/waitress and she was the only one in the whole place and she was hopping!!!! I have never seen a waitress handle that many tables and still have time to bs with all the customers!!! She could go from a table full of kids playing running around with them, to a table of elderly people and be a totally different person!!! She had a smile the whole time and the food and beer she recommended, EXCELLENT!!!! I will be back to see her and it was a joy!!! My friends and I enjoyed our time there. Come to find out she is your manager trisha!!! I never would put my manager on the floor like that, but wow good choice!!! She kicks butt and we will be back! Great service, great food, great beer!!!!!!!! read more

Kevin and Tracey have been giving my husband and I the run around since July 19th! We paid a $260 deposit to have our wedding shower at the other location in Portage ONLY to have them cancel it by email. They do not return calls, do not return emails and tell their employees they don't want to talk to us while we hear them on the other end of the phone! If they do respond it is the same every time...."we sent the check out, we will have to ask the bank", "what is your address again, maybe we sent it to the wrong place". We've ran businesses and worked for huge corporations and this is NOT how you do business. read more

This place rocks! Had Fish and Chips the best ever. Washed it down with a Coors Lite, Great service, Great place to eat and have a drink!

Food is mediocre at best. Burger had meat flavor and that's it. No seasoning at all. Loaded fries were good. They provide a good portion of side fry. Cheese curds weren't bad either. My beer cost more than a mixed drink that my friend had which is fine, I suppose. Service was extremely slow and the place wasn't even busy. This was on a Saturday at 5:30. Our food took almost 40 minutes, for a burger and loaded fry. It's different for the area, so it at least has that going for it. Staff was nice and friendly. read more

Outstanding service, food, and beer! We have visited 4 times now and it is still very good. The waitress we almost always have is very personable. The flight sizes are large compared to other places. The food is delicious. read more

My friends and I were looking for a fun Labor Day adventure involving bikes. We rode from Chicago to Bulldog and were thrilled with our decision. Our waiter, Rob, gave us good insights into the beers and also let us sample a few before making our decisions. I had the hefeweizen (great summer choice!) and my friends enjoyed the IPA and lager. Burgers were half priced on Mondays, so our tab was so low compared to what we expected! The burgers were delicious - except I kind of wish they didn't say they used pretzel buns. But if that is the only downside, we win! Rob got us all separate checks, was attentive without being pushy - and other wait staff also came over to chat with us. Good burgers, good beer, great staff. We will be back! read more

Great location in downtown Whiting, tasty food, and a good drink selection. Expect me to pop in again after Whiting's next Cruise Night to try another dish! read more

We stopped here while heading towards a camping trip in Michigan and we could not be more disappointed. The burgers were chewy and too too thick. The service was just ok.. we barely saw the waitress. Nothing special, nothing worth the stop. read more

Not bad, food is alright. Good place to go watch a sports game & have a beer. I have not tried any of the home brews, but 2 friends have and said they were ok, but would stick with Miller. read more

I liked this place a lot but what I had I wouldn't get again. Possibly the worst bloody mary I have ever had-extremely thick and thick with seasoning-to the point where my mouth felt like I was drinking grit-flavor was extremely intense and it couldn't thin down even pouring some beer in it. The beer was so-so, definitely not the best we have had. The food was excellent especially the cheese soup. Prices were fair. Staff was helpful. Business clean. Would recommend-just not the bloody mary. read more

Bulldog has such a great atmosphere! The food is so good and filling. It can get pricey. However, there are always specials that are decently priced and I would recommend trying. read more

Alrighty....I'm really hoping that the owners of Bulldog read these posts that people put and take some things into consideration. I love this place and really hope they succeed....but these guys need to know what they're doing wrong! I'm going to review and rate Bulldog in 2 areas....the bar/beers and the restaurant. First, the bar. I would give the bar 3.5-4 stars out of 5. I honestly love 2 of their beers Industrial Harbor IPA and Roby Red Ale...not much else to say about that. Now onto the restaurant. I give them 1 out of 5 stars in this area (and from the reviews I've seen, 95% of the people feel the same way). I'm being hard on them here because they've been open for about 3 months now...and a lot (if not all) of their problems should have been taken care of. There are a lot of areas that need improvement in this category. Lets start with the waitresses. Let me start off by saying that I've never had a "bad" waitress....they've all been really nice. However, I think the big thing missing here is a manager...or someone in charge. There seems to be lack of organization with the waitresses and cooks. I think if they paid more attention to what's going on in the kitchen and on the floor, then meals would get out to the tables faster. I'm not saying they are completely to blame for things not getting out in a timely manner....but I'm sure they don't help the situation by standing around. I've seen people wait 45 minutes for an appetizer and an hour and a half for their entrees. Now...lets talk about the food. Although I have not tried everything on the menu....the few things I had tried, weren't anything to write home about. I'm a HUGE calamari fan. I've tried their calamari 3 times and 2 out of the 3 times....they massacred it. The first time they over battered it with a cornstarch type batter....the second time they cooked the SH@$ out of it so it came out like shoe leather....and the 3rd time it was decent. I'm definitely not a 5 star chef....but I do know how to make calamari and it's not that hard. The other thing I've had was their so called "pizza." I put pizza in quotes because this isn't something I would call a true pizza. It's Naan bread (which I'm assuming is packaged and not homemade), a pizza sauce that tastes a lot like Boboli, and an ass load of cheese. It's not that the pizza itself is bad...but it's something I can make at home. I go OUT to eat so I can get something I wouldn't normally make at home. They are charging 7 bucks for something that's not worth 2 bucks. They could probably make a regular sized pizza, with fresh ingredients for cheaper than what they're making this crap for. So....to sum it up. They need a head chef or someone that actually knows how to cook to make their food better...and a floor manager to take care of the waitresses and assure that food gets out on time. read more

I really like this place. Its very affordable. The food and atmosphere along with the waitresses are good. However, the beer is terrible and never carbonated enough. The oatmeal stout was flat and lemony (weird) but the Ipa tasted more like a stout and was more tolerable, but flat. I really like this restaurant though. But just lower your standards when thinking if a brewery. Hope it stays! read more

This place is fantastic, great food, drinks, and service! If you want a strong, yet affordable drink, check out their Mai tai.

Most unaytentive bartender. We quickly ordered drinks and went to buffalo wild wings. If the service is that bad I can imagine the food. 06/29/2014 what a joke!! read more

I was in Chicago for work and decided to see what Indiana had to offer, very impressed!! The flights of beer were large portions (and great tasting), the blue burger was yummy and had more blue cheese than I've had on a burger, and the service the best I've ever had anywhere (ask for Melanie!). It's worth the ride from Chicago! read more

Arrived at the local watering hole only to be denied a drink menu.... AT A BREWERY....... where DRINKS are sold. Took over an hour and a half to get a pretzel. Only reason I'm giving 2 stars is cause the Sox won. read more

Great local place. Nowadays, there are breweries popping up everywhere; however, it takes a place that does more than just make decent beer to pull in a foodie like myself. The food was really good and the drinks were good, too. I read people saying avoid the fried pickles, but I really liked them. Also, the beer was not bad at all. I may not be a beef aficionado, but their light beer was good. Go out and try a good place in the region! read more

I have been here a few times and have always gotten good food, my family and I have tried a wide variety off the menu and there really isn't anything that isn't tasty and its priced just right. Their beer is also REALLY delicious we always have to make sure we bring some home with us. I have even made a special trip just to bring their beer home. As for the service,we have always gotten really good service. They have a server/ bartender there named Tina, she is very friendly and knows her beers and mixed drinks alike. She doesn't just stroll over like she doesn't really want to be there, and even when they are busy we have never waited to long for drinks, refills or food. My only complaint would be their not closer to where I live read more

Since the first time I've visited 4 years ago, the food quality has declined sharply. I've kept giving the place chance after chance, but sadly, tonight was the last straw. It seems like the place would be great as just a bar with an abbreviated menu, but it appears they're stretching themselves too thin. Until I hear there is management change or better reviews, I'll spend money elsewhere. It's a shame. Great location. Great place. read more

Love this place the drinks are good and the food is good. Can't beat live music. And whiskey Wednesday.

First timer. Arnold Palmer,blah. Calamari, blah. Fish no flavor and onion rings were too breaded. 1 server for 6 tables. She was ok.

If you can get there when the have the barrel aged scottish ale, then RUN by all means. Husband digs their industrial harbor IPA. High ABV as well. Their burgers are delicious. The pulled pork topped with Gouda is awesome. Potato skins are a meal in themselves. The pita pizzas or whatever they are on are good as well. The chips with various salsas are lame and bland (I mean really sad) and the fried veggie platter/onion rings I find a bit limp and greasy like the fryer is not hot enough (ordered them more than once so no fluke) BUT THOSE ARE NO REASON TO SKIP IT. Thumbs up on beers and most food. read more

Bulldog's homebrews are not good, but they bring in great beers from other craft breweries. Food is pretty bad, except the fried pickles. Service is always good. Atmophere is ok. read more

I'm rating this on Service itself. Went there on the Thursday before Piergoi Fest, while it was busy it wasn't anything I was worried about. We met our friends who already had a table. About 5 minutes after we sat our server, Elicia came over to take our drink order. We all ordered beers (there was 4 of us that joined the party) when she came back she only had 2. After about another 5 minutes we asked where the other drinks were. She stated that they were out of glasses. Understandable, maybe.. There was a live band, but being Pierogi Fest weekend, shouldn't they have thought ahead or maybe the waitress should have mentioned a wait due to shortage of glassware. After we finally get ALL of our drinks. I proceed to order some piergoi, they were served pretty fast. They were decent. Our waitress never came back to check on us. We had to get up to find her to order drinks. I saw her dancing, taking pictures, checking her phone doing everything a worker shouldn't have been doing. I get it, you want to have a good time while you work, but you work for tips. I did have my husband go to the bar to get drinks at one point, we were served A LOT faster that way.. The establishment itself is nice and the beers were all good. The service needs some work. I would go back again, just might sit solely at the bar. read more

Ordered a chicken sandwich and a pulled pork sandwich. Bland. Nothing special at all...bread was toasted but burnt. Could of made it at home but even better. read more

My boyfriend and I love Bulldog we go very often since we live near by. The reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was because today we went for dinner and our waitress was horrible. Elicia didn't give us refills on water, she never checked up on us;on top of that the food took like 40 minutes. The cook even tried looking for her because the food was ready which she hadn't picked up and she was no where to be seen.The worst part was she didn't even give us napkins nor utensils. Her other coworker on the other hand, was getting all the other tables and helping the customers. read more

Had lunch here the other day. The IPA beers I tried we very good. I had the Mac and Cheese with bacon and scallions. It was delicious. My dad had the fish and chips. He said it was excellent. The homemade fries went perfectly. They even had malt vinegar for the fish. I believe our server was Robbie. He was one of the best servers I've ever seen -Attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Great personalized service! Our server Stephanie was awesome and the bartender made sure Dana's drink was just how she liked it. The appetizers were good and the pesto chicken sandwich was very tasty. All the food and drinks came out quickly. They even divided plates for us. I'm a picky drinker but I was all about the orange dreamsicle. The girls agreed with me that it was delicious. read more

Have visited several times. Good drinks. Food leaves a lot to be desired as does the wait staff. Always seem to be out of food.

Had dinner last weekend with some family and friends and had THE worst service I've ever experienced dinning out! Our server dropped our food and never came back to check on us/bring us what we needed. She was attentive to her other table but could care less about ours. She smelt like liquor and seemed off. Name is Vivian and we WILL NOT be back until they can hire some better servers! Rob the bartender is awesome and always has been but as far as dining inn with family, that will not happen again! Needs to be fired! read more

I visited Bulldog Brewery for lunch today with 5 other adults and two young children. We liked the decor of the brewery. It has a rustic feel with exposed beams and bricks. They had a few nice size flat screens with football on and a long bar for beers. We aren't drinkers so I can't tell you about the beers on tap. We had the tuscan and veggie sandwiches at our table and all were good! The kids split a children's pizza and the kid that eats seemed to enjoy it. The my son enjoyed some chips, he often refuses to eat...it's amazing how some kids survive on air! They have a few appetizers on the menu, but we didn't try any. Also, a number of desserts on the menu. The brewery was quiet when we came in at noon on a Sunday, but a number of other guests were coming in as we were leaving. I saw they're expanding their menu soon. I'm excited to see what they add in addition to pizza, salads, and sandwiches. The current menu was small, but the food was very good. My sandwich and chips was $5.98, I thought the price was fine for Whiting. We'll be back for sure, but next time I'll bring the beer drinking husband to check out the beers. Great addition to Whiting! So nice to have another place to eat in town! Parents: The children's menu had grilled cheese with chips, pizza, and one more thing I can't remember. They also had high chairs. I didn't check for a changing station in the bathroom, but I will next time. My son is now potty trained so I don't always check anymore! read more

I really wanted to like this place, and in fact the beer was pretty good. The management, however, is so terrible that it really detracts from the overall experience. First, the beer. I thought it was well done, and enjoyed both the lager and a pale ale. It was disappointing, however, that their beers were all served in a plain pint glass, rather than glassware to fit the individual beer. Several members of the staff appeared to be trying hard, but the management did little to support their efforts. The bar was packed, so we were seated at a high table, where we sat for ten minutes or so without anyone bothering to take an order. Finally a couple seats opened up at the bar and we were able to finally get a drink from the bartender. We noticed another couple was quickly seated at our former table, where they waited with no attention, until they do finally managed to move to the bar. What appeared to be owners or management gathered in the bar where they talked to each other, or with friends at the bar, completely ignoring what was going on in the rest of the bar or restaurant. I'd like to see this place succeed, but they desperately need some type of professional management, or maybe even just watch a couple of episodes of Bar Rescue. read more

Read the reviews before going but had a different experience than some. Decor is nice for what it is, I like the rustic industrial look. Looks like a place you would make something.....Beer. I am not a "beer nut" but appreciated the different types. They were very willing to sample beers for our table which was good since I ended up liking one very much that I doubt I would have just ordered. Server was familiar with menu and was attentive but over all would benefit from a little experience and maturing. Food was very good, the calamari, lobster sliders and the Sweet potato fries were excellent. The party at our table all had different entrées from meat to fish and all were good. One of the owners stopped by the table and answered Beer questions. The Chef even stopped by for feedback..... In all a place that I would return to. Food was good, beer was good and had a good selection of other liquors for the non beer drinkers. Owners seem to care and that will go a long way. I think it is a good fit for the area. read more

This restaurant was a 3 star rating until they hired Chef Jillian Flathers. Her food and menu shot it up to a 5 star only because they don't have 6. This former Hell's Kitchen contestant is an extremely talented chef serving some of the best food I've ever tasted. Might want to call ahead and make sure she is in the kitchen before you go, I noticed a slight decline in food and service when dining on her day off. I've tried a wide variety of enu choices and have not been dissapointed yet. Once you've dined here, you will find it difficult ever choose anywhere else. read more

We want to like this nearby brewpub, so we tried again despite disappointments in the past. The menu has changed, but it still doesn't work. My first 2 choices were out. The biggest problem, though, was the badly prepared food. Fries were so burned they were Inedible, and when we complained the waitress condescendingly suggested that perhaps we're not familiar with hand-cut fries. The dark beers had an ashy, musky aftertaste. We really hope this local place can find a decent cook and serve decent beer. Until we hear that they do, we won't be trying Bulldog's again. read more

This place has awesome chili and THE #1 BLT sand which in the area! Finally a place that doesn't forget the B in BLT! Never had a complaint from those of us ordering from BP! People are always nice, food is always hot and fresh, great place overall highly recommended! read more