I was craving simple bar food at a place with outdoor seating and found all I needed at Dog Haus in Van Ness. For good service, know how to offer properly (at the kiosk or using the QR code at your table) and be patient. Times are tough for us all and not every restaurant will be fully staffed. We came on a busy Friday night, but we were kind to the bartender who was the only one making drinks for a restaurant full of people inside and out. Pick a beer from their long list of offerings (easily numbered 1 to 24 on tap) and sit back and enjoy. Five stars for the food: a deliciously crispy and juicy chicken sandwich and classic cheesy tater tots. read more

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I've visited the Dog Haus 5 times now. It's in a great location with a dog-friendly space. Yesterday I was seated outside and tried to use the QR code to order, but when I put my card through and it never registered my order. I tried again and again. Finally I went inside to ask the bartender to place my order. GUESS WHAT?- No bartender or wait staff to be found. I waited for someone to come out and finally had to bang on the kitchen door to get someone. I know you are trying to save money by having a bare bones staff, but if you want to keep people coming in, HIRE A FEW KNOWLEDGABLE BARTENDERS. & ENOUGH WAIT STAFF. Also, it's so obvious your ordering system has problems, so get the bartenders and wait staff to take orders. read more

We finally visited for happy hour because the deal sounds amazing - $2 off drafts and $2 off shareable dishes. The end result was so-so. The space is great, with a nice mix of tables, bar seating, and outdoor spots. Even the bar has an inside and outside counter. The beer list is impressive, 24 drafts of every style. We had an Oliver B'more Breakfast stout and Port City porter, and both satisfied. Plenty of seltzers and cocktails on the menu, too. We came during a world cup match, and the space was packed full of people cheering along, which was fun. The food, full of burgers, sliders, tots, tot-chos, etc, is good for a chain. The fried pickle chips are quite good and came out super quick. At their other locations, the sliders, especially the holy aioli, are a fave. There were two downsides. Around 6:30 pm in June, the space was painfully sunny. Even inside about half the seats were in direct sunlight with no barrier of any kind. Sitting at the bar was blinding. I can't imagine how bad it must have been outside, and we saw a couple tables mid-meal move from outside to in. The wall facing the sun is floor to ceiling windows with no shade of any kind, and the outside has no canopy or coverage. This is a problem that can pretty easily be solved with shades and umbrellas/an awning. Be careful what time of day you visit. Second, despite advertising the happy hour on every table, and the bartender we asked saying we would get the deal through their app (which you must use to order, it is via QR code or a central kiosk by the entrance), there was no deal reflected when we checked out. When we asked he said he could update our check manually, but after he did that, the discount was only one third the advertised discount. With the price still wrong, we had to complain yet again, and even then it was still not right. The whole experience was very annoying, and it seems like no one actually received happy hour pricing unless they noticed and complained. The whole thing felt very sketchy. read more

Great burgers! Have to start there. I have stopped by twice and both times had a bun-less burger to keep things gluten-free and found it to be great. The service was great as well. This is not a fancy place but still a great fast casual place to get some good beers and burgers with friends. read more

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Ordered online. Order was supposed to be ready for pick up by 7:15 pm. I arrived at 7:19 and asked for my order but the bartender said it wasn't ready due a high volume of orders. There was one order on the counter. When reached for it, he said it wasn't mine. I waited for forty minutes. Only then a server check the kitchen and the bag on the counter and confirmed that the bag on the countertop was mine. Fifty minutes from the time I walked through the door, I picked up my order which was cold and tasteless. No offer to replace the order nor a refund. read more

The Dog Haus is very self service and informal. sat outside on a nice evening but still very noisy. The menu is extensive but not well organized. The brat was ok - smaller than expected with a very large bun that was difficult to handle. I finally asked for a fork and knife (plastic). The fries were a huge disappointment- photo in menu and description was for very skinny fries that were very crispy. NOT - fries were much fatter than shown, not crunchy at all, and cold. Beer was good. Will probably not return. read more

Dog Haus opened a while ago in our neighborhood and seems to be a better place than several of its predecessors in this location. We stopped by for lunch after walking around in Rock Creek Park on a weekend and found the place quite packed. Didn't know what the ordering system was at first - they have two staff at the bar but no waitstaff since you are supposed to order either at their station by the entrance or scan a QR code and seat yourself. Being a Biergarten they have a long list of beers which is great for those who like to try different brews. We had a cheeseburger, chicken tenders and tater tots. Forgot to order beer online but the bartender was very helpful so ended up getting it at the bar (I guess if you don't want to order online you can always order there). Anyway you take a number and food came out in about 10 minutes. Everything was quite tasty, and the chicken tenders has generous portions - I packed most of it home and made two more meals out of it! The restaurant is on the west side of the street so come summer it would be nice in the afternoons to be shaded outdoors. Right now still a bit too windy and cold which is too bad as they have a lot of outdoor seating some covered off a wide sidewalk. But indoors is pretty nice too, well decorated with many high tables and some booth plus regular tables. Nice ambience, not too crowded but plenty of people around. Given the beer selection will definitely be back again soon. read more

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Such an awesome addition to Van Ness! I went during their opening week, and though there are still a few kinks to be ironed out, the food and drinks were solid, the interior is clean and classic, and the servers/bartenders are all super helpful and friendly. My only complaint is that the ordering system is a little odd at the moment. It seems like you have to either order at the bar or at a tablet, which creates a kind of bottleneck near the door where people are lined up waiting to order. This could probably be solved pretty easily with the use of QR codes in place of the tablet ordering system. That being said, I've been super excited waiting for this place to open up and they did not disappoint! I will definitely be back sometime very soon. read more

The drinks were fine, but the bartender interaction completely changed the atmosphere for us. He came over multiple times to take our order, and even when I was the one speaking directly to him and placing the order, he kept turning to my friend to respond instead of acknowledging me. At first I brushed it off, but after it kept happening, it became hard not to notice. I'd ask for something, and instead of responding to me like a normal interaction, he would look at and answer the other person I was with. It felt like being talked around while standing right there. Maybe it wasn't intentional, but it was awkward, dismissive, and frankly strange service. I don't expect much from a bar beyond basic courtesy, but even that felt missing here. We left earlier than planned, and I wouldn't go back. There are too many better places in DC to spend money somewhere that makes guests feel unwelcome. read more

As someone who's not really into alcoholic beverages or soda, my alternative was juice. A kids apple juice box is something like $4. I got some kind of hotdog/sausage with sauerkraut. The sauerkraut was good. This is a place to come for atmosphere, not exactly for taste or value of the food. Tater tots were fine and plentiful. read more

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So about two months ago when these guys first opened up at this location, I had a really really bad experience and I wrote about it and I didn't pull any punches and I was not happy and I was not happy with the way that they were dealing with it. Well, that is now all changed. The manager got together with me and listen to my issues refunded my problems gave me a free meal and did everything he could to take care of me. At this point, the staff is amazing. These guys are really freaking cool. They have ironed out all the kinks and it seems to be a well running machine. Check them out, they turned me around, especially if you read my first review of them. But yeah, they have definitely redeemed themselves with me. Five stars! read more

Best Chili Dog in Forest Hills. The Dog Haus is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I also like the burgers and chicken wings! The sweet potato fries are crispy and tasty. Whats not to like. Ruff ruff. read more

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Holy smokes this place rocks. Fantastic beer selection, good vibes, and amazing food. This might just be the best hot dog I've ever had and I have had a whole lotta hot dogs in my life. I'm going to be dreaming about it tonight. I'll be thinking about it tomorrow. I'll be needing to come back next week. The cheese fries were also really good. There's a solid amount of pepper on them that I really enjoyed. And they still had that good fry texture even with all of the cheese. read more

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Really fun watching the World Cup there. Tons of craft beers, and a multitude of TVs turned up so you can hear the commentary. Felt more like going to an event than just being at a restaurant or bar that had some TVs. read more

On March 30, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m., I placed an order for the Sooo Cali hot dog and chicken wings. The individual at the bar processed my order. My meal was initially presented to me at the bar; however, I had requested it for takeout. The food was subsequently returned to the kitchen for packaging. I am concerned that unsanitary practices may have occurred during this process. Within an hour of consuming the meal at home, I experienced nausea, followed by the onset of diarrhea, which persisted throughout the night and into the following morning. Consequently, I will not be ordering from Dog Haus again, because the memory of the suspected foodborne illness associated with that hot dog and chicken wings remains a significant concern. read more

In a word, phenomenal. Went there for their soft opening earlier this week, and the breakfast burrito was spot-on, ditto the service (Carlos the Beertender was terrific), the beer list has everything you'd want, and the vibe is spacious, light-filled and very upbeat (ditto the sports--focused TV's around the room). They did a great job building out the space, and I predict a long a very very successful run there. Later this week I had the cheeseburger deluxe (hey, gotta celebrate Heart Month) and it was superb, ditto the fries. Easily our new regular place ! Kudos to the Management; well done. Welcome to the neighborhood ! read more

The atmosphere here is wonderful and provides a really nice setting for a meal. I ordered the hamburger along with both the classic and sweet potato fries, and overall, everything was delicious. The burger was a particular highlight; it was seasoned perfectly, with the flavor coming through beautifully on the patty itself and complemented by excellent toppings. While the sweet potato fries weren't quite as crispy as I personally prefer, they certainly didn't lack in flavor. The classic fries were also quite good, though a little extra salt would have made them perfect. It is clear that everything is prepared with care, and I would definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Dog Haus is a great addition to our neighborhood. Finally, we have a real bar. The rotating beer selection is very good, and the staff is friendly and low key. The place has a very nice casual vibe. Outdoor seating is great, and the food ordering process is easy. We don't eat meat, so we have ordered the Impossible Burger and Tots--yes, they have Tater Tots! Both are above average, and have been good every time we've visited. Finally, I have to call out Bar Manager John. He's great and takes good care of us. read more

This Van Ness location has terrible customer service. There's really no excuse, especially considering it just opened. Someone ordered food to go and still had to wait 45 minutes, which is ridiculous. There were only two employees trying to handle the register, to-go orders, and tables all at the same time. Whoever is managing this place seriously needs to rethink their staffing because it's way too much work for two people. Hire more staff. The food also wasn't nearly as good as the Bethesda location, especially the vegan option. I took two bites and it was honestly disgusting. I didn't even bother going back in to complain, I just threw it away. Safe to say I won't be returning. Bethesda still wins. read more

Had dinner there with friends last Friday the place was jumping, but the best part with the fried pickles oh my gosh, they were great! So friendly and right on everything very little wait time for food and drink. Can't wait to go back.!!! read more

Second visit and It was as good as the first time for quality of food and service. Get there early as it gets difficult to get a table for four people read more

bro factor is a little much. folks are friendly but they were out of water and I don't like using a screen to order a beer

great service! watched a game here, staff were fun & attentive, and drinks were yummy