Been going here for many years and finally getting to that long awaited review. If you're looking for a good tri-tip sandwich, look no further! Dog House Grill has the BEST tri-tip sandwiches ever! Trust me, I have tried others and nothing compares. Upon arrival, parking is always full. If you have some time to wait, it will start to clear slowly. Entrance always has a long line to order food. Another way to order is inside where you find a table by the bar area and be served by a waiter/waitress. The ambiance is sports related so you'll see big screen TVs everywhere with all kind of sports playing and sports decor on the walls. Seating can be a bit of a wait since it's always busy so you kinda have to stand around and wait for tables to clear out or you might even get lucky and find one right away. Ordering is easy, big screens for menus upon entering and cashiers waiting to take your order. Once you order your food, it's a bit of a wait until they call your number. Our order today was 2 tri tip sandwiches and a side of fries. Totaling out $40. - Tri-tip sandwiches are $17 each. Worth it every single time. 1000/10 - Side of fries is actually a pretty large order. Seasoned a bit and for the size and taste 8/10 All in all, a great place to eat. I crave this often and it's located near the Savemart Center/Fresno State area which you can't miss. You can even smell it from a close distance. But in all seriousness, go try it. You won't regret it. read more

Dog House Grill - Tri-Tip Sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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A Fresno staple - no doubt Parking is horrribleeeee but do able Great bbq food, usually quick after ordering and the best basket of fries in Fresno -One should do the trick for the table Thick ranch Bbq sauce- perfect sweet to tang ratio, def take some home read more

Best chicken caesar salad hands down. My go to is always the poke nachos. Especially when it's happy hour (; Outside seating with heaters are actually not bad at all even in the cold. Waiters are always attentive. read more

Dog House Grill - chicken caesar salad ahi nachos - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

we love the tri-tip sandwiches from dog house. It's a very popular because it's amazing portion sizes good pricing and friendly employees. They have TVs all around and it gets a little loud but you you enjoy the ambience. They have a great soda selection, especially if you like cherry Pepsi or other flavors. read more

Dog House Grill - plenty to take home. fries and tri tip sandwiches - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

I'm surprised I've never reviewed dog house, but I guess it's time. Been coming here since they've opened, they never disappoint. Everything is always fresh, fast, and delicious. The service is good, the staff is nice, quick and ready to serve you. Wet lime sitting at the bar area so we can get service and drinks from the bar. They do have another side where you can get your own food order and drinks. Dog house is huge inside, with plenty of seating when it's not the weekend or an event. They also have outside tables as well. They have happy hour from 3-6pm bar area only. read more

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The best, I mean the best Tri Tip sandwich I have ever had. Want to go back and try other things but don't know if I will be able to order something other than the Tri Tip sandwich. Oh and their waiters are attentive, they have a full bar and lots of tvs with various games on. Don't miss this place if you're here in Fresno. read more

Dog House Grill - Tri Tip Steak Sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Had the southwestern salad and it was huge, fresh and delicious! Plenty of toppings and super filling! Place gets pretty crowded, but plenty of seating! read more

The most popular sports grill of Fresno! Busy and buzzing especially on big game days for major sports, Fresno state games or concerts at save mart center as it's right across the street! Parking can get full. You can either have table service or self service where you order at the counter and find your own table. Can never go wrong with a basket of fries, they're seasoned and go amazing with ranch! I got the southwest salad and it was a great amount of food and healthy! It had avocado, black beans, corn, chicken, and onions. The sauce was good too. Drink cups are pretty good size too, you can fill those up at the fountain. Very loud environment since it's a big space and a sports grill, a lot going on! read more

Dog House Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Really great BBQ for a super fair price especially for their portion sizes! This restaurant is a fan favorite of my family's as well as other families as I noticed. Service is generally good especially for a sports bar-style establishment. Mixed drinks are on the light side. It may feel a little chaotic inside but overall the tables move pretty quickly and you can find youself a seat. The parking is what you have to be more mindful of as their lot is small and someone is always loitering to get a close spot. Just prepare to park on the street. Rating it 5* just based on the BBQ meat quality. Everything else (salads, cocktails, coleslaw, etc.) was pretty average. read more

Dog House is always busy, and for good reason. The lines can get long, but service moves quickly. Seating can be hard to find during peak hours, though tables are cleaned and turned over fast. The tri-tip is solid, and the tri-tip salad is also very good, a small size can easily feed two people. The onion rings ordered extra crispy are absolutely fantastic. Although I wasn't a big fan of the pulled pork, my husband really enjoys it. Portion sizes are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. Overall, great food and efficient service, just be prepared for the crowds. read more

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I cannot comment on the ambience, staff, or parking situation as this was provided for a work luncheon. Pricing is fair, considering the generous portions. A small salad is still very large. The chicken has a very smoky flavor to it and not dry. My biggest complaint with this place is you can't call and get a hold of the restaurant and they don't follow any instructions with the online ordering. You tell them no onions and the salad is filled with onions. You tell them what dressing you want they don't even provide you with the dressings. And because of this, I'll have to around a 3.5 star review down to a three. read more

As so many have said, it's really, really good, especially if you can avoid the busy times. We went most recently on a Sunday at 11 and were pleasantly surprised at the lack of patrons. read more

Dog House Grill - Half and half onion rings and fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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I had been avoiding this place because of the hype and horrible parking lot. We came tonight thinking it might be less busy on a Monday. Nope, not really haha But the tri tip sandwich is really good, making the parking hassle worth it. I had to take a star off for the cold hard fries sold separately for $4 or $5. The onion rings were great. It's not very often I eat tri tip better than my husband's, but this one is haha. I will definitely be back, parking lot be damned! read more

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Son and I ate here after applying for an apartment for his upcoming Fresno State tenure. Line was out the door (as usual), but it moved quickly. Son got pulled pork sandwich, I got the calamari basket, and we shared a basket of fries. Food was on point and the basket of fries was too much for us to finish. Finding a seat can be challenging if you are eating here. read more

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We came here with 4 people during lunch on Sunday and I heard this place is a very popular so I was worried it was gonna be busy. Surprisingly, we didn't wait that long in line. You first order what you want at the front cashier. I got the tri-tip steak sandwich ($17.00) and fries. After you order, you can get your drink and sit at any open table. We were able to find a table. I think we waited about 10-15 mins for the food to come out. The place was huge and had plenty of seating. Food was really good and it came with a lot of fries. I definitely think they made the bbq meat good for what it's worth in price. I would definitely come back to try the other bbq too. read more

Dog House Grill - Tri Tip Steak Sandwich and Basket of Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Everything was great! Counter service was quick and friendly, also patient with my indecisive ordering. Dining area for wait service (basically the bar section) was full, but we easily found a booth in the back. I actually prefer getting my drink refills and extra napkins myself. The bussers are very on top of things, and if I need any extra sauces or boxes, the staff is very helpful. Place was crowded on a Monday night, but not packed like it is on the weekends. Food is ready pretty fast and everything was served nice and hot. Calamari 10/10 Tri tip sando 8/10 Onion rings 10/10 French fries 7/10 Pork ribs 8/10 BBQ sauce 7/10 Sriracha mayo (aioli) 9/10 ABC Burger (was good, per my niece) Dog House Grill is a Fresno State and Fresno-must go to spot! read more

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When in Fresno, Dog House is a must. It can get pretty packed during lunch or dinner, but if you go during off hours, it's easier to find a seat. When I went, I grabbed a spot at the bar, which was perfect. The bartenders were super friendly and kind. I ordered a Hawaiian Punch, a side of fries, the Firebird sandwich cut in half, and a tri-tip sandwich. The food comes out pretty quickly, which I love because you're not waiting forever. The food is always really good, but the fries are honestly one of my favorite things there. They have the best seasoning and are so good. I can't get fries like that anywhere else. The Firebird sandwich is my go to every time. It has two chicken strips with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, sriracha ranch, and Jack cheese, and it never disappoints. They also have a lot of TVs, so it's a great spot to watch sports. Overall, Dog House is one of my favorite places to go in Fresno, and I'll always come back. read more

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The best trip tip and bbq sauce I've ever had in Fresno. Service is always quick and the setting is game day vibes. read more

Dog House Grill - Tri Tip Steak Sandwich w/bbq sauce - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

This is a bustling bar and grill right by Fresno State University. There is a walk up counter to order and then self seating, or there is a bar area that has waited service. We went on Saturday at about 12:45pm and the line was out the door, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table in the bar. Service was very quick and efficient, but they drop the check off early to move tables as fast as they can. I had The Pig, which is their pulled pork sandwich. It was delicious and packed with meat. It came with a coleslaw and BBQ sauce, so it was messy but tasty. The coleslaw was sweet though and with the BBQ sauce it was all really sweet. I would have preferred for the coleslaw to be more tangy or to have another component on the sandwich with some acidity to cut the sweetness a bit. I added pickles to the sandwich which helped with this a bit. We also shared the half order of onion rings, which were classic crispy onion rings. Overall a chaotic place but a fun vibe for a bar and grill. read more

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Took the kids out for dinner. Ordered right away upon entry and had the kids find a seat. Luckily it was late on a Wednesday so there were seats aplenty. The noise level is a bit on the higher level because of all the sports channels on. Kind of overwhelming after a long day especially for an old lioness like me lol. Kids wanted calamari, ABC burger and side of fries then we got the pork ribs and tri tip sandwich with baked beans and butter toast. No need for a basket of fries because it was weeeee-bit on the salty side. Definitely bar/drinking food. I was kind of disappointed because I wasn't going in on the food like omg it's so delicious. Yes great for a night out drinking, No on the family time. read more

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Used to come all the time for the salad and tri-tip sandwiches, over time it has gotten kinda bland and dry. Still good service considering how busy it gets but wish the food quality stayed the same. I do love the building, how sport centered it is and how everyone comes to watch the games though!! read more

Self seating, purchase at the counter and then find a seat. TV's around and two bars to walk up and order drinks from. Listen for your number on the loud intercom heard through the place. HUGE basket of fries, deff shareable between at least 3 people. I enjoyed the pulled pork better than the tri-tip but everything is good. read more

Dog House Grill - Half of a pulled pork and half of a tri tip sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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My friend introduced me to this spot, very interesting and cool place. The place is always so busy and completely packed with orders and cars. Food is great, I like the fries, and the pulled pork sandwich. I'm pretty simple, I like extra bbq sauce too! Give it a try, good luck finding parking too! read more

Dog house is a Fresno staple if you want to try a local restaurant in Fresno, this is the one to go to the tri tip sandwich is a must. Service is very attentive, the food gets out really quick and the atmosphere is heavy with college vibes being its next to the university. read more

We showed up to watch football. The ambiance was busy but delightful. The staff are always super helpful and the booth was comfortable. The ABC burger was fantastic. The rings were super delicious. My kiddo loved the chicken strips. If you haven't been here before, give it a try. The food is consistently good and the prices are great!! read more

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One of the best place in town for good food and drinks. Their food is always fresh. Good crowd and helpful staff.

The service was friendly and fast despite it being very busy. The food is amazing and has lots of different sports-style/bbq casual options, leaving something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant was decorated with sports memorabilia, and had different games playing all over, leaving it a perfect option for anyone who loves sports/athletics. The environment is perfect for hanging out with a big group and being able to watch games while still being able to chat and enjoy your meal. Overall, this place is perfect for anyone who wants a fun night out at a restaurant with friends or a group, I highly recommend it. read more

super busy but it went by fast! cashier person was nice but felt rushed by her but it's ok she was helpful as it was our first time there. our friends brought us & recommended our order & it did not disappoint. the french fries were the only thing I probably would not reorder. a lot of season & felt like it sat inter the counter as the lady got our order together- they were really hard but when I got a good fry it was delicious. will be coming back! thank you! read more

Dog House Grill - dog house salad, Tri Tip Steak Sandwich, & Side of Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Everytime I went here I'd always get the calamari. I love their calamari. I recently tried their infamous tri tip sandwich. It's pretty good and tender. Def better with some bbq sauce. Their spicy chicken wings are also pretty good and crispy. Of course the ambiance is fun, live, and always busy. Perfect to watch sports if you're a fan read more

Bar none, THE BEST Tri tip sandwiches in Fresno! A great sports bar with great service. Love the industrial atmosphere and the great selection of beers and cocktails. Gone the Dog House a try and you'll see what I mean. read more

One of my favs in Fresno. Service is great. Does get packed on weekends. Loud and sporty themed. Great food. I love Cobb Salad w Tri Tip. Fries and onion rings are a large shareable portion. Bar drinks are available. Grab a table if dining in (self seating) tables, booths or sit at the bar. Pick up order options as well. read more

Dog House Grill - Steak Cobb Salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

July 2025 So we've been here a few times before. Just really solid sandwiches. We've eaten in for a 49ers game at the bar as well as gotten food to go. Depending on when you get there or what game is going on it can get pretty busy. General seating involves tables in the middle and booths around the outer area. Service was always really helpful and answered any questions we had. Over the years, we've tried the fries, onion rings, the Craiger, the veggie avocado, and of course the tritip. Each of these have been solid. The veggie avocado had a bunch of sprouts in it which was great. Made for a nice bite. We had gotten the craiger and tritip multiple times for hikes to bring with us between Sequoia and Yosemite. Daypack adventure with a few extra containers of the bbq sauce and a couple sandwiches. The craiger I always liked the play of the ranch against the bbq sauce. The chicken was always cooked well, and was a nice change of pace with the sprouts and onions. The tritip was always a classic though and easy to transport. The meat is cooked nicely and is easy to bite through and the bbq sauce compliments each bite. read more

Best barbecue in the world in my opinion. I've been coming for over 15+ years and they are always the best. Every time I drive through from the Bay Area it's a mandatory stop read more

Everytime I come here , always pack & busy. One of the best pork ribs in town . The price is reasonable too. Always bring my guests out of town or country over here . read more

Dog House Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Spare-to-fair food, high prices, confusing service. Skip this one, unless you want to watch a game. It's good for that.

Came right when they opened and the line was already out the door and parking was almost full. They have two types of seating, you can go right in and find an open table in the middle of the restaurant and a waiter will take your order, or you can wait in line and order your food to go or have a seat towards the back of the restaurant. ABC burger is one of my all-time favorite burgers. It's well done and packed with flavor. Make sure to try it with their oh so delicious BBQ sauce. Hubby got the tri-tip sandwich with grilled onions added. We normally have a basket of fries but this time around we only got a side. It was still enough for both of us. read more

Dog House Grill - Tri Tip Steak Sandwich, ABC Burger, and Side of Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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I've been hearing so much about dog house grill !!!! They are a super popular spot in Fresno well known for there tri tip sandwich . There's a small parking lot , some street parking , and I also saw a lot of people parking in the BWW parking lot across the street . The ordering system is a little confusing , you can pay at the front or take a seat at the bar tables and get waitress service from there . We just paid at the front and found a spot to sit at . We got a tri tip sandwich , fries , and a calamari . The tri tip sandwiches are huge and pack full of meat , it is a great price for $15. The calamari was I believe around $10 and super crispy light and fresh . The French fries basket was huge , we ended up taking the majority of the food home because it was way too much food for 3 people . Great place for yummy food and drinks and vibes ! read more

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Since the reviews are great I had to try it. And I have to say, the reviews are 5 stars. Really accurate. Parking is hell, service is excellent, and the fries are delicious. It's true, with the mixed reviews say. The tri-tip is dry, but they gave me extra sauce to make up for it. The sauce is crazy thick and sweet. I was happy with the buttery roll. I could do better with the tritip, but I couldn't beat the roll. The fries were deliciously over salted with a season salt that reminds me of something specific that I can't put my finger on. I'm glad there was plenty to bring home for later. Its ambiance is dark and industrial, the black and red tones seem a little overly apocalyptic. The sound level is amplified by all the glass and concrete making it impossible to hold a conversation with out shouting at each other. Which is okay since shoving fries in my face was my highest priority. read more

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Great place to get a Tito sandwich. The meat is high quality and doesn't have stringy ligaments in it and it is cooked just up from medium and for a sandwich it's perfect t. Juicy, flavorful... The sauce is savory sweet bbq sauce and fits well. I couldn't finish the sandwich and had to take the second half home. It's generous on meat. Now the beans they have are AMAZING. The beans have the best flavor and are cooked with healthy amounts of chunks of tritip. I will get the beans every time I come here, they are absolutely great. Fries and Onion rings are excellent as well, fresh and crunchy with seasoning. The service here is efficient and friendly. The dining room is crowded, this is a popular place. read more

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Patriot bought my birthday meal before attending Monster Jam @ SaveMart. Entered the left door & immediately found "first come first served' seating. Drinks & food were delivered without missing a play by play on all the on screen monitors. Definitely the sports bar atmosphere with any cuisine of your liking. read more

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