We enjoyed the loaded dogs. We ate lunch there twice during our recent stay in Galveston. They offer a variety of loaded dogs. Together, we tried four of them! They offer a good selection of beer - both draft and bottled. The French fries are great. Seating is at long "picnic tables". read more

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Superb service and food. Superb service and food. Superb service and food. Superb service and food. Had to do multiple repeats in order to meet minimum characters requirements lol read more

My husband and I went today for dinner right about 6:15. It wasn't busy at all (but it is Thursday). The employees were all very friendly and helpful with my questions. My husband had the Chicago dog and the chili cheese dog (I don't remember the name of this one). He enjoyed both and said he could tell the quality of the hotdog was top tier. He had the loaded fries with chili and cheese and the cheese was a melted white queso which was a tasty surprise! I had the burger sliders (I'm not a hotdog fan) and they were really tasty! You get three per order and they are way more filling than you would think. I also got regular fries (fresh and tasty). We got an order of the Cajun Corn. It was fantastic and I can't wait to try to make it myself at home. Great atmosphere, very clean and comfortable and easy parking. read more

The beef sliders were like 3 mini smash burgers'. Excellent. Deviled egg were wonderful per my wife, as i don't do deviled eggs!' Fast fast food service Will be back read more

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Local Dog - This was the last day of our vacation, and I wanted fun food without spending another zillion dollars. Local Dog has a fun menu and great prices. I had the all-beef hot dog ($6) and hubby had the bacon-wrapped dog. GREAT hot dogs with amazing, soft buns. They have dirty sodas (love)! The deviled eggs were wonderful, too. We went all out trying fun menu items and still spent less than $40 for both of us. We would come back on another trip to try some more menu items. The inside has plenty of seating, and they also have outdoor seating. Service was great. We had a delicious, relaxing dinner. One-star reviews seem to be people complaining about their pets being relegated to the outdoor seating area. This is for health code reasons, folks. Just because a hot dog joint has a picture of a dog for their logo doesn't mean you need to have a meltdown when your dog is not allowed inside a restaurant. Five stars all the way for a casual, yummy meal! read more

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Cute place! Between 3 of us we tried the Coney Island, Chicago, and Philly dogs (veggie). All were very tasty! Super soft buns too. Don't skip out on the fries (devoured them) or the frosé... it tastes like they muddle strawberries and mix them into it. Yum! There is plenty of room indoors and a nice area outside, but I will say they could definitely be more dog-friendly. With their name and all the dogs with their logo, it'd be extra cute if they had a little dog menu. There's an area that looks like a place where dogs could play but it is for children. That's a brilliant idea if it kept all the kids in there away from other diners but that's sadly not the case. Less kids - more dogs! All in all, worth stopping in. read more

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The food was delicious!! I had the Carolina, HIGHLY recommend. The fries were hot and fresh. The place was clean & inviting. The staff were friendly and the games outside made it more of an experience rather than just lunch. Ashley and Michael did an amazing job renovating this building into something not only beautiful but a place with delicious hotdogs!! Idk what kind of bun/grilled bread they use but it's amazing! read more

Local Dogs - The Carolina dog. Beef dog with pulled pork and coleslaw. The bun is to die for also!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Stopped by today for lunch, I had the Chicago Dog and my wife had the NYC dog, both were fantastic. The fresh cut fries were delicious. It's a converted mechanics garage with a snow cone stand next to it, which was also good. Service was friendly and fast. I would call this a must stop for lunch. read more

One word!! "Scrumdiddlyumtious" if you have not been here please do yourself a favor and go! The best hot dogs we have ever had! read more

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First time trying this local spot out. Very clean and inviting on the outside and the inside. Large community style seating was great. Our server was very friendly and explained the menu. He even gave us suggestions as first timers. The food came out quick and was hot and fresh. The fries are fresh cut skin on. They were delicious. The Local Dog comes covered is queso. The Philly Dog is smothered in Peppers, Onions and Cheese. If you're on Galveston this is a must for a quick meal at a good price. Lots of other options on the menu. Don't pass them up! read more

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Why 5 stars? Because these dogs were delicious and not overly filling. --- --- --- My in-laws have made it an annual tradition to get a beach house in Galveston around Thanksgiving every year and Local Dogs was our first stop after we arrived into town. We have a great hot dog place near us in Conroe, but the negative is that after we eat there, we leave with bricks in our stomach. Here, I had a couple of hot dogs and some sides and left feeling like a million bucks. I think the key is that they are not too big, which also gives the benefit of being able to try more, because the menu is full of awesome variety. I went with the Chicago Dog (plus ketchup, minus mustard obviously), and the french dip. I'd give the Chicago 5-stars and the french dip 4. I also appreciated that they had cheese curds as a side, something I'll always opt for when it's on a menu. The fries were really solid too. I also walked next door and grabbed a snow cone, which was super basic, but did the job of allowing me to end the meal with something sweet. read more

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I think the funniest review I read on here was the dude complaining because he was not allowed to bring his dog inside. To that person I say- This ain't a dog park! Unless it's a service dog, it belongs OUTSIDE! Hot dogs were great. Chili was good. Fries were ok. I'll be returning. Only thing that happened was the female worker took my table number. maybe she thought it was an empty table LOL read more

Heck yes I recommend! NYC dog was stellar. The sauerkraut & mustard was perfect. Pork sliders have apple in the slaw so if that's your jam, you'll love it! If not, get one of the other amazing options. Service is top notch and you can't beat the laid back, family vibes. Super light & bright w family style seating and immaculately clean. read more

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Good dog! Fries were good but served soggy. Watch the "basket" pricing it appeared to be $8+ in addition to the $8 dog

Super fun and casual atmosphere here. The service is great - we were actually waited on by the owner himself. I've been hearing it's been crowded here since opening, but today there was almost no wait and we were able to get a table for our whole group (10 people). It's nice how they have the long communal tables. Philly cheesesteak dog was very good but next time I want to try the local dog. Fried very fresh but could have been crispier. Cheese curds were amazing. I want to give a demerit for having Pepsi instead of Coke but I enjoyed my visit so much, I won't complain. Nice merch too. I walked out with a good quality new hat. read more

Local Dogs - Philly cheesesteak dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere! I couldn't finish the Philly because it was bland and the cheese had a rubbery texture. The hush puppies and jam were absolutely delicious. You could tell they were made from scratch, which made them stand out. Because of that, I ordered the chicken tenders hoping for the same quality, but they tasted more frozen than fresh. The fries were also soggy. The staff was friendly but not very attentive. I hope the food and service grow to match the amazing space because I'd love to come back and give it another try. read more

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Went there with a big group after a daytime Mardi Gras Parade, lots of kiddos and adults. It was the perfect spot. Kids could run around outside and got balloon animals. Everyone was very happy with the food. Sad I didn't get any photos of my food but I definitely made a happy plate! read more

New to Galveston - Local Dogs! This place has a nice variety of gourmet dogs and sliders. Today was actually the first day open for regular business. We ordered a few different types of dog combos. The hot dogs were great - gourmet quality without a long wait. I enjoyed all of the dogs. We also ordered cheese curds which my son demolished. The place is cool - you can watch Ashley and Mike on TV here. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I came here thinking it was a dog-friendly place, but that couldn't be further from the truth. When I brought my dogs, I was told they were only allowed outside--not inside at all. Even more confusing, there's a grass area on-site with a sign that says absolutely no dogs allowed. They also don't offer any kind of dog menu or accommodations. Based on the name and overall vibe, I really expected this place to be much more welcoming to pets, but it's 100% not. Unfortunately, this is not somewhere I would ever bring my dogs again. Do not recommend- it's almost like they could not believe I brought dogs. read more

I love a good hot dog! Local Dogs is super modern and a classic atmosphere. I was debating on how many dogs to get but I knew I wanted cheese curds. I opted for one dog. I also ordered a dirty soda. The food is good. I will say the bun was a lot of bread for me. The curds were really good as well as the dirty soda. I did feel like the prices were a bit high for what you get. I would definitely come back though. I love the community table vibe for dining indoors. read more

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We have gone back twice since my first review...they are the same quality and value as before. In fact, we liked it so much we went for lunch two weekends in a row when we came to Galveston (from houston to go to the beach). -- Pup in tow .. thanks local dogs ! read more

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I can only speak for my personal experience and what I ordered. I got a chili dog with relish. The chili had no flavor and the taste of the relish was extremely off putting. I only gave a 2 because the service was good. read more

Hot dogs were amazing here!! The owners are always welcome doing hard to make sure everyone is well taken care of. Big space with family style seating in and out and even bar seating. The snocone place next store is a huge plus. My only complaint is the sink in the bathroom has a short funnel and water squirts everywhere/all over you. I thought this was odd considering their reputation. I'm sure it's something they're working on. read more

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In Galveston for a few days, decided to try local dogs based on Restoring Galveston show. Was not at all surprised by how nice the building was based on Ashley and Michael's work. The food was delicious, I tried the Chicago dog and wife had a Coney Dog, we split fries and each had a water. The bonus was Michael was taking orders at the register. Very personable, thanked us several times for our business. We love a good success story and the hard work that goes with it! If you love a good hot dog this place needs to be at the top of your list! read more

We stopped by for lunch while in Galveston visiting the Bryan Museum. We've been wanting to try it since we watched the episode on Restoring Galveston. It was a Thursday afternoon. We had no trouble finding a parking spot. Walked right up to the window to order and were surprised to see Michael working. Ordered and took our seats in their large dining area. Soon after our hot dogs arrived. Fast and friendly service. Michael walked around the dining area greeting guests and thanking them for stopping by. He even made a balloon animal for the little boy sitting at the other side of our shared space table. Hot dogs were great and fries were fresh. We'll definitely be back. read more

Local Dogs - Waiting for our dogs at the shared space tables. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Local Dogs - A Great Galveston Stop! Just got back from Galveston after getting some awesome drone footage of the Carnival Dream leaving port and needed a bite before hitting the road back to Houston. Checked Yelp and Local Dogs was high on the list, so I stopped in around 5 PM. I can see why it's so well-rated--it's a solid spot! The Good Stuff (The "Pros") * The staff was incredibly friendly, making for a very welcoming experience. * The entire restaurant was spotlessly clean, and I appreciated the open kitchen concept--you can tell they take pride in their space. * My food came out super fast! I'm not sure if that's standard, but it wasn't busy when I was there. * The main event, the hot dog, was genuinely tasty. I got the Coney Islander (chili, onions, cheese, and mustard). It hit the spot! * A small but important detail: the fountain drink ice is fantastic! It's like a smaller, chewable nugget/pebble ice. A+ for that. * They even have free stickers (grabbed a couple for my drone case) --- Room for Improvement (The "Cons") * The biggest letdown was the fries. They were a bit limp and definitely needed to be double-fried for some much-needed crispiness. * The sugar-free drink options are very limited--only Pepsi Zero and iced tea. Would love to see a few more zero-sugar choices. Overall Despite the fries, I really enjoyed my stop at Local Dogs. The friendly service, clean environment, and tasty dog make it a great spot for a quick and satisfying meal in Galveston. I'd recommend checking it out. read more

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Quality of the hotdog is still delicious so are the deviled eggs per usual. We got the Cajun Corn this time and it was spot on. Of course the dirty drinks are the best here and the hotdog are delicious. The customer service is on point. If they aren't too busy, people will walk around clean up your table and bring you anything you need which is really a bonus when you think of a hot dog place because you think casual, but the service is top-notch. Parking is never an issue and we came on opening day last time. read more

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It was a rainy, nasty day but everything got better after we walked into Local Dogs. The decor and the vibe was immediately evident. The service was quick, efficient, and friendly and then our dogs arrived....Oh my. I have the Local and it was awesome. My wife had the pizza-themed dogs and she loved it. Michael Cordray was there and he was bringing out the orders and making time for everyone. Now living on the island, we'll not only be back, but we'll be bringing family and friends. read more

If your a fan Renovating Galveston you'll enjoy seeing what they have done with this place. But you will also enjoy the food, great selections and delicious food. read more

Finally had a chance to take my two wieners here and I'm glad I did. Place is super clean and organized, and the staff was extra friendly and helpful with what to order, what's popular, and even offered sides, drinks, and desserts. They've also got some cool local dog hats and T-shirts. I went with the Local and the Coney Islander (chili cheese dog) and both were on point I would def recommend to try them both! One thing I have to say that I truly love about their Coney Islander (chili dog) is that the chili didn't have running juice going everywhere on the bun making it soggy. The hot dog buns were really good too soft, fresh, and held everything together perfectly and never ripped apart like most buns. Some of the best dogs I've ever had! A+ read more

Local Dogs - My two wieners and two local dogs! The local on the left and the Coney Islander on the right . - Hot Dogs Near Me - Galveston, Texas

So happy we tried this new spot! There were a few parking spaces available out front which were appreciated. When we pulled up, there was already a line of people waiting for it to open. A good sign! The menu was great with hot dog and non-hot dog options. My husband got the Chicago and French Dip while I opted for a non-dog option and got the chicken salad sliders. Both hot dogs were great, but the French Dip was definitely better. The only complaint my husband had was that he expected them to be a little bigger which is why he ended up having to get 2. My chicken salad sliders were delish and the perfect amount of food for me. We sat outside on the patio which was nice and definitely kid friendly with there being a lot of outdoor games to play. Only suggestion I'd make would be to have some music or something playing out there to break up the silence. We will definitely be back! read more

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Saw there was a new restaurant on the island and wanted to try it. Loved the cute decor, you can tell that everything was done with intention. I also love that the patio is dog friendly. I ordered the build your own vegan hot dogs and fries. Customer service was great and I appreciate the inclusivity of offering a vegan option since alot of places that sell hot dogs do not. I look forward to going back again some day to try something else since they offer more than just hot dogs. read more

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Stumbled upon this place as originally planning to stop only at local cones after a google search, but decided to have both instead of stopping on for dinner on our drive home from Houston. The hot dogs were slim, but pricing creates the assumption you were getting a larger hot dog. Taste was fine, chili wasn't great and didn't love paying the same for a plain hotdog for my dog as my hotdog with ketchup, mustard, and onions ($8 each). Fries were fine no complaints but the deviled eggs and Local Cones were the best part. Plenty of seating, quick service despite being busy, and service staff was super kind and brought lots of water for my dog as it was hot on the patio in the August heat. read more

Yum! Even though I am picky and just got a plain hot dog, the hot dog was delicious! Super juicy and well cooked on a buttery brioche bun. The loaded fries were great as well. My family who got toppings had generous portions. The frose and even the water were delicious too. Safe to say nobody left hungry! New favorite spot. read more

The Cordray's nailed it! All beef weiners browned on the grill, buttery split buns toasted on grill with every topping imaginable. They also have hamburger sliders, pulled pork sliders, chicken salad, deviled eggs, Cajun corn and frito pie! We didn't get any sides as this was our first visit and we wanted to focus on the dogs. Tami was very helpful knowing that it was our first time. And Michael was back there working with the crew and checking in with customers in the spacious picnic style dining area. Bright atmosphere, great food, I'll gladly pay $8 for a quality hot dog. The chili is not so runny that it's difficult to eat. We both had the classic coneys. Delish! Wine coming soon! Update 1/11/26. I can't get away from the Coney Dog! I really wanted to try something else but didn't. Our daughter got the local dog combo and loved it. One day I'm going to get all the sides! Deviled eggs, Cajun corn and loaded fries. Excellent as usual and happy to report the wine is available! read more

Ok, they stock coke in a bottle, but not Diet Coke, they have batches made of the pulled pork and chicken salad, but don't offer one of each when you want a sampling of all three (beef) on one order of sliders...!!!! I wanted to try them all to see which one or ones i liked. Seems customer request are not allowed. Business 101...says do it if it adds value at a reasonable cost ($0) to the customers experience ... so???? read more

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We went there only because we are huge fans of Ashley and Michael on Restoring Galveston and wanted to see it. But we were blown away by the food. Started with deviled eggs topped with tomato jam and bacon. Delicious. I had a Chicago Dog and my wife had pulled pork sliders. Delicious. Their fries are hand cut and apparently cooked to order (served very hot). Delicious. Everything exceeded expectations. Highly recommend. read more

I might be in a rut, but I really like "The Local" at Local Dogs. Family members have tried their other dogs, and all had praise for their choices. The potato salad is fresh and tasty, and the portion is large enough to share. Their poppy seed cake is sublime. The decor is fun, and it's definitely a great family place. read more

Decent regular sized hotdogs, nothing special, especially for the price. This place was cute, but 8/9 dollars for a hot dog plus $7 for mediocre fries and a drink. It's good if you don't mind spending at least $15-$18 for a hotdog, fries and a drink! Service was okay too. Asked the cashier a few questions about the menu but he didn't really seem to know much about it and tried to give an answer that was really not helpful instead of saying "I'm not sure, let me go check". Over all, really not worth it. read more

Great food I had the hamburger sliders, fry's were super flavorful. Service was laidback and fast. Nice outdoor section and great indoor ambiance. 10/10 would come again read more

Local Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Galveston, Texas