Great find in Ballard! I highly recommend this spot! The staff are so friendly! The food is fantastic! We had the SW steak bowl, chop chop salad and fried chicken sandwich with fries. I don't even know if I could pick my favorite, they were all so good!! We sat outside, they have hanging heat lamps, so nice!! We did check out the inside, it's super cute!! read more

My daughter and I paid a visit to the BARKING DOG ALEHOUSE last weekend. It was terrific as always! Highly recommend the Chicken and Waffles. Best in town! read more

"Come for your dog, not the dining." This place is great if you're a dog... and only if you're a dog. Yes, it's dog-friendly, which is the only reason we came -- but that's where the perks end. The food? Bland doesn't even begin to cover it. I've had more seasoning on an unsalted saltine. Overpriced, zero flavor, and somehow still disappointing even with low expectations. And heads up: there are no servers. You're basically paying premium prices to stand in line for food that tastes like it was seasoned by someone who's afraid of salt. Speaking of salt... please, for the love of our taste buds, invest in salt and pepper shakers for the tables. Put us out of our misery. Bottom line: * Go if you want a place to sip a drink while your dog lives its best life. * Avoid if you're coming for a meal. Bring your pup, lower your expectations, and maybe pack your own seasoning. read more

Fernando provided an exceptional hospitality experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was inviting and cozy. The prices were reasonable. I'll definitely be back. read more

Stopped here for dinner. Ordered the salmon BLT ($21) and SoCal Chicken ($19). Chicken sandwich was a 4. Lot of chicken but a bit dry. Salmon BLT was tasty. Not had a LOT of chips. Good service- quick and friendly service. read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - SoCal Chicken Burger - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Met a friend with each of our dogs here! Dogs are allowed inside or out on leashes. Great patio seating/dining. Service was friendly. Food was great! Lots of options for all read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - Buffalo chicken sandwich. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great Brunch Experience, Food was Delicious & The Mimosas too Recommend for Date spot,chill vibes & Music read more

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BRING YOUR DOG! Great brews, good food. My wife and I brought out new puppy "Boomer" to the Alehouse. There is indoor dining and a bar but if you bring your dog you can sit outside in one of about 20 outdoor covered and heated tables. There are many craft beers to choose from. The food portions are huge. I had the alehouse burger. It was a full half pound and was delicious. The fries were also plentiful and you may choose from several types including sweet potato. I chose the cross cut ones very good. You order and pay with a QR code. Each table has its own, so wait staff know which table ordered what. Once an order is submitted, service is prompt. So bring your doggie, or not, either way you will enjoy the food and brews. Cheers! read more

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Traveling in Seattle with my dog, I had to try this place just because of the name. It's in the northern part of the Ballard neighborhod and definitely has that neighborhood vibe. Lots of outdoor seating that's covered and I really appreciated that the do QR code ordering, which I always like because you don't have to call a server or wait for the check. I gave plus for the selection of beer and for the variety in food. Most beer gardens would just serve burgers and fried foods, but Barking Dog actually had a mix of things, including salmon. I even saw a Vietnamese rice vermicelli bowl special. I ended up getting the salmon teriyaki with salad. I have to say the salmon was cooked well but the teriyaki sauce was served on the side and when it came out it was still like lard. So it was actually fine to have it on the side because I just liked the simple grilled salmon. This is a great option if you're eating out with your dog. read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - My dog Riley trying to get a bite of my teriyaki salmon salad. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We used to love this place but it's lost its way and is clearly doing anything to cut costs but charge customers more. We went tonight only to show up to $22 club sandwich that had rock solid fries, a Buddha bowl half the size for the same price and $3 avocado with $11 box wine. This is all while you're paying full restaurant service prices for no service. Only time a server spoke to us was when we left. I get it's expensive to run a restaurant in Seattle these days but that doesn't excuse charging premium prices for no service and overcooked food. We won't be back. read more

Great spot for comfort, food, and cheer. Ordered the festbier and salmon salad with blackberries. The service was friendly and fast, and the food was fresh and delicious. I really liked the option to either order with the staff or via a QR code, letting me take my time and not feel like I was holding anyone up. Wish I lived here. It would easily be my neighborhood community to watch the Mariners keep winning! read more

Okay. Nice setting in an eclectic neighborhood. I had the Date Night pizza- GF. The crust was like a dry cracker, with no texture. The pizza was so bland- no sauce at all- and very little prosciutto. Arugula was good, which is great, as it was piled on. The goat cheese was yummy- Hubby like his Aloha Bowl. The drinks were good- always love a Block 15 brew! Our server was so nice! However, a dude who was in a hurry to shutdown asked me if I wanted a to-go box after I'd eaten only 2 small slices. Ugh. Hate that pressure!! Our dog was happy! read more

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This establishment charges a 2% service fee for something. I dont recall seeing that service charge posted or printed on the menu. Not sure what it covers. It does appear that sales tax isn't charged for that item. What's really frustrating and I'll have to think real hard if I want to return, is the establishment calculating the recommended tip on the cost of food, beverage and sales tax. Then on their handheld electronic point of sale, there wasn't a way to see the itemized receipt before paying. So I ended up paying a tip on the sales tax. That is an unscrupulous in the part of the business. Since this is a pet friendly establishment, I didn't see a menu for the dog to purchase snacks for the dog, nor do they provide water bowls for each table with pets. There are communal water bowls placed in the common area of the patio. The table QR code menu doesn't allow for substitutions or deleting of items, so you have to place your order inside at the bar. Then the service individuals will deliver. The service was great even with UW being on TV for football and the bar was packed. read more

Cute little restaurant/brewery tucked away in the Ballard neighborhood. There's indoor and outdoor seating which is nice for summer days. The menu has a nice selection of breakfast brunch items and another side for lunch. We ordered off the lunch menu and the food came quickly after we ordered. The food was tasty and the portions were nice. read more

We got to try this place because we won a gift card. The whole place (inside and outside) is dog friendly. A big plus point for us. I got their breakfast bowl and my husband got corned beef for brunch. Mine was pretty good except for the really oily fried potatoes. My husband found his meal too salty. We ordered the hot rum and blackberry cocktails - both were good. read more

We love this place because we can bring our dog (inside or out!). They have gluten free buns which is a total game changer and allows me to eat a great deal of their menu. The food is quite good - we have been back a few times already. If they ever get a gluten free pizza crust (they don't currently have one), then I'd be done for and they would definitely start recognizing me! They get quite a bit of light inside, they have sports on tv, and a they have a nice friendly atmosphere. You order your food with a code on the table and they are very fast about getting food and drinks out to you. When cashing out, the auto tip it sets to is 25% so I would caution you to pay attention as you click through the app and tip whatever you would prefer! The parking is neighborhood street parking and it can be quite difficult to find depending on when you go. read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - Gluten free burger and sweet potato fries - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had an unexpectedly fantastic dining experience at Barking Dog Cafe in Ballard. I ordered the Salmon Bowl and it was better than anything I have had at fancy restaurants this holiday season! The salmon was perfectly cooked and served with blackberry butter on a bed of dressed kale greens and black rice. It had other things in it -- carot curls, avocado, a little feta, etc. My husband had the fish and chips, standard pub fare, but said that both were "elevated" compared to other pubs. Plus, the service was prompt and the server was friendly and knowledgeable; the beer selection was excellent and the place is dog friendly. I highly recommend it! read more

I really enjoyed my experience here. My food was good, the drinks were good, I was able to watch the game from my seat, the place is clean and ambient, and their service is a pleasure to deal with. One thing to note, parking is pretty bad. They do not have a dedicated parking lot. It's street parking first come first serve. Almost as bad as trying to park down town. I ended up parking a block away around the corner. I like the decoration, but it is a bit dark inside like most pubs. Lately I've been finding a lot of bright and spacious drinking spots. This place almost has bbq house vibes. They also have a cool themed covered outdoor seating. A great environment to come with friends. The food selection is better than the average pub in my opinion. I ordered the salmon and my date ordered the burger. We could barely finish all of our food. I blame their tasty drinks for filling us up. I tried their currant cider and it was good. My partner and I tried a few beers before picking one. Most had great flavor, but it's opinionated. read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - Amazing tbh. Pistachio crusted salmon was the american name. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very local neighborly feel. Good bar food. Waffle fries! Great service. Ignore the signs about ordering online - a waitor will arrive soon enough. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. Very friendly service. The owner Dan introduced himself to me and told me about the history of the place which was nice. Great ambiance here and lots of outdoor seating for the summer. It's tucked into a residential neighborhood in the lower Phinney area. Dog friendly. Everything is great about this place. I look forward to going back. Plenty of room inside as well. Will try the food next time. read more

This alehouse is tucked away in a residential area, with a charming wooden trellis welcoming you to their outdoor seating area. I love trying new beer/cider when I go out, and this place had a good variety from local brewers. I can't remember exactly what my husband got but I think it was a delicious hazy IPA, while I got an awesome red ale from Wheelie Pop Brewing (I'll have to check out their tasting room in Ballard some time!). Now the food... it was a bit disappointing. We got the banh-mi sliders, which were basically pork belly between buns with some flavorless veggies and almost no sauce. Not pleasant, but I was starving so I grudgingly ate them just to fill the void in my stomach. Also got the bourbon burger which was good enough, but not up to my expectations. Some of the braised onions were too plastic-like and hard to chew (I spit them out), as if the outer layer had not been peeled off before cooking. The rest of the burger was easier to eat than the banh-mi sliders, but not good enough to make me want it again. The meat was ok, the fig jam/onions just didn't give much of that "pow!" that I was hoping for. The bleu cheese was good though. Speaking of bleu cheese, the burger came with bleu cheese fries. Well... they were overcooked fries with cold bleu cheese sprinkled on top. I love fries but I could not finish these. So, the outdoor atmosphere is awesome for having drinks while chatting with company, and the food presentation was actually quite nice, too, but as for the food's taste, I would not come back here for that. read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - Hazy IPA, Red Ale, Bourbon burger and Bahn Mi Sliders - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Well, it's 2024, two years later. This place would be so easy to like.. the menu is REALLY creative, and seems great. The beer selection is pretty good. But.. wait for it.... In 2022 they had this whole stupid order at the counter thing, and lose your table if you get up and try to get a 2nd beer. Now... it is this ridiculous order via QR code. I am told that you can order with a real person, but they don't really offer that. So, you dick around with the QR code menu. This all takes more time than you would like. Then, food comes quickly, but it is delivered via multiple people, so who is really my server, my representative? Along the way I can't flag anyone down, because the guy is going 100 mph. Finally I go to pay bill through QR code thing, and it defaults to %22. Are you kidding me?? We barely interacted with anyone. Who is getting the tip? So, I go 'Custom' tip, and do 15%, which I think was WAY generous ! Now, doing this, the app never asked me how much I want to tip. It just closes the bill out. So, I'm like, wtf, over?? Did this person get my tip, or did they get stiffed? So, I have to wait again, to stop this guy as he runs around like crazy, and I have to ask him to go into the system and tell me if I actually tipped him. He shows me I did not. He is clearly irritated that I am not comfortable with the stupid app, and basically interrupt him to say, "Dude, I am only trying to see that you get compensated." He put up his hand as if to say, "talk to da hand" , I'm done here. There are so many other good places that don't have this app system, as well as you don't have to step over dogs and screaming kids. ‍ read more

A fun spot for beers and pub food! They have a great outdoor patio and are dog-friendly, so expect tons of cute pups hanging out there. The ordering system is super easy and they have a QR code at the table you can scan for the menu. You go in to order and they bring it out to the table! I got the City of Dreams pale ale and really loved it! It's not too bitter and has a citrusy taste -- tastes like an IPA but has a lower ABV. Overall, really loved this cozy vibe and would love to be back! read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - City of Dreams, Pale Ale - American 5.5% ABV 40 IBU Fort George Brewery, Astoria, OR - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great neighborhood gastropub. Friendly service in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with sports on TV in the bar area and a few pets and their owners inside and also at the outdoor tables. read more

Sat outside, reading a book and enjoying a glass of wine with waffle fries. My pup was eyeing the fries! Unprompted, they brought my dog a water bowl and were so sweet with her. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - Happy hour wine and waffle fries - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One of my favorite neighborhood spots!! Love that we can bring our pup to dinner. Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Great trivia nights too! read more

The food, service, & atmosphere are absolutely outstanding. Love this place and can bring my doggo. 10/10!

My husband came here a few weeks ago with a friend for burgers and drinks. Mid-afternoon, not too busy. He said the food and drinks were good and the ambiance was chill, but the service was non-existent. Neither of us are fans of this self-serve trend in restaurants where you order and pay through your phone so as not to interact with a human. So when he told me he overrode their default 25% tip I totally understood. What exactly is worthy of 25% tip when all someone did was drop off an order at a table?? So imagine our surprise to see a 25% unauthorized tip added to his emailed receipt anyway. Super shady. He and his friend have vowed never to go back as a result. We're spreading the word far and wide. What a bummer of a business move, Barking Dog. read more

Lively atmosphere, popular with locals. Staff is friendly. The outdoor seating is cozy next to the heaters even in the Jan weather.

Knowledgeable, attentive staff give you the option to order with them or via the QR code, with no pressure either way. I've walked past this place and it seems like a neighborhood haunt kinda vibe - families celebrate milestones here and the patio is dog-friendly. Food came out quickly and was delicious (usually you only get one or the other) - I ordered the blackberry salmon bowl and it was delightful. I also got a Mexican Lager on tap that hit the spot. Will be coming back to try the rest of their menu! read more

The QR code system was a bit awkward. The simple 20 second task of saying "I'd like a burger with a Coke" now requires 5 minutes with a website. Plus, the new system charges a 1% service fee, which wasn't mentioned anywhere on the physical menu, sandwich board, or website. Getting nickel and dimed with random fees feels frustrating as a customer. If expenses are higher, please just raise your prices and don't bait and switch with the fees. I didn't know about this fee until checkout. read more

Came to check out their Wednesday night trivia. It was fairly crowded and we waited outside for about 20 min before we were able to get a space inside. The triva was lots of fun, although difficult for 2 people as there were lots of large teams. Cocktails and beer selection was decent. Some interesting food specials that looked fun to try if we end up back here again. read more

The ambience was very cute, they ONLY have brunch on weekends. Something to keep in mind. Service was quick and efficient :) Sister and I ordered chicken so cal sandwich 5/10 : Fries were tasty. Tasted like dick's fries. Chicken on sándwich had no seasoning. :( read more

This is like the third or fourth time we come here and we always order the same bowl but we change up the protein choice! Sooo the last two time I've visited I always have the same issue with my order. I'm lactose intolerant and CANNOT consume cheese, but somehow the cheese always comes in my order so i have to scrape the cheese and give it to my husband (in my culture we don't return food) The bowl is great and we love it! the service is quick and self service so no need to wait for someone you can also walk to the bar and order your food there or just scan and order They have GREAT choice of weekly specials so i do recommend visiting! read more

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I love this place. I could bring my puppy and the food is delicious. Other people are great. I don't love that you have to order on your phone from a QR code and then pay 25% tip. But it's worth it! As I said, the people are great, and the food is delicious read more

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Had a happy hour beer with my daughter - place was crowded and with a rich selection of pours. They don't serve food but you're welcome to bring takeout (especially from the burger place next door) which is actually a great concept - one place specializes in brews and the other on food! It was walking distance for us so think of it as a neighborhood watering hole. read more

Some of the best Chicken Tenders I've ever had here. Soft and flakey, they fall apart instantly in your mouth. The sweet potato and waffle fries are also fantastic and perfectly cooked. My wife loved her fish and chips, also flakey, yet crunchy and not overly cooked. The beer selection is also very good with lots of options. read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse - Chicken Tenders - Fries - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The ordering and payment process was super simple and easy with everything done on your phone. The patio is pet friendly, for warmer months. I got the Bloody Mary, chicken tenders + fries! Definitely upgrade to the waffle fries because it makes the meal feel special and different read more

The Barking Dog Alehouse is a local bar and restaurant that is dog friendly. The reason why I wanted to come here this evening was because dogs are not only just allowed outside (which the seating is not covered by the way) but also inside too. Please note that there is only (free) street parking but can be a challenge. Consider parking in the nearby neighborhood and walking over. My husband and I came here with our little girl dog to meet our 2 friends for happy hour (happy hour is every day from 3-6 pm). After we looked over the menus, we ended up getting: Hand Cut Fries, $4.50 prior to tax (Happy Hour)- Thought we would start off with some fries. The portion was good for sharing for the 4 of us. BYO Bowl, $12.50 prior to tax- Tasty fiber rich bowl of quinoa, arugula, thinly sliced grilled zucchini, squash and carrots, fried chickpeas, cucumbers and radishes all tossed with a lemon dill vinaigrette. I thought the portion size was good for 1 person, but if you are a big eater, you may want to pay extra to add additional protein (chicken, tofu, salmon, shrimp, etc). Pepperoni Pizza, $15.50 prior to tax- My husband liked this large size pizza. The crust reminded me of a pastry because it was somewhat flaky and had reminiscent flavors of a buttery crust. Pomegranate Cider, $7 prior to tax- This drink is 14 oz. I prefer my drinks to be fruity and on the sweeter side. So with ciders, sometimes I like them and sometimes I don't. I decided to take a chance on this cider and was happy to find that I did like it. The cider was mildly tart and didn't have any bitter flavors. The cider was more on a light sweet side and was smooth drinking it during my meal. Bodhizafa IPA, $5.75 prior to tax- This is the happy hour price, which is only $1 off the normal price. My husband enjoyed this drink and thought it was hoppy. I didn't like it, but I am not a big beer drinker. Roasted Rye Stout, $5.75 prior to tax- Also the happy hour price. This drink reminded me of Guinness. ---------------------------------- (Total= $56.15 after tax, prior to tip) When my husband ordered the pepperoni pizza, he thought he was ordering the one off of the happy hour menu. Our server did not bother to clarify and so we were surprised to see a significantly high price on our bill. She told us that this was the large size (regular price on the menu) and the happy hour pizza is very small. My husband actually wanted the small size since we are visiting from California and don't really have a place to keep leftovers. She did nothing to offer a price adjustment or anything. Also our server kept forgetting to refill our water (water is served in a glass bottle and so you can serve yourself. Service really could have been better. I did appreciate that 1 server came over and asked if he could give our little girl dog a treat. And our little girl gladly accepted it :) If our server had provided better service and asked us if we wanted the pizza from the happy hour menu or the regular menu, my rating would have been higher (she clearly knew that we were there for happy hour). I don't see myself ever wanting to come back here, even if I lived in the area. read more

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"You want to go where everyone knows your dog's name! " (queue the Cheers theme song here). What an amazing neighborhood restaurant and bar. Inside seating or outside. All comfy inside and out. Parking is a breeze. The staff is so attentive to your dining needs and your K9 needs. All served up with love. The menu is incredible and never boring. My wife is from Kauai and even she agrees their Loco Moco is the best. Thank you! 2 Paws Up! read more