Brown Dog Cafe

Name: Brown Dog Cafe
Address: 1000 Summit Place Suite A, Blue Ash, OH, United States, 45242
Telephone: (513) 794-1610
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2735 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Join us for Cincinnati Restaurant Week from September 20-26! We will be serving a three course dinner menu designed for everyone to enjoy. You can make reservations under OpenTable's "Experiences" section. See you soon!

Good food that is not pretentious, this is the motto of Brown Dog Cafe owner and executive chef, Shawn McCoy. McCoy and his culinary team offer spirited, playful dishes that reflect the diverse influences on American food today. The Brown Dog Cafe continues to specialize in wild game preparation.

The Brown Dog Cafe provides casual fine dining for personal as well as business dinners. Our bar is a fun, personable place for drinks.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 794-1610

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(513) 794-1610
Website
http://www.browndogcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Shawn McCoy
Catering
Executive Chef Shawn McCoy will be pleased to personalize a catering menu for your wedding, anniversary, or corporate event.
Private party facilities
Private events are available for the patio and our back room.

Location
1000 Summit Place, Suite A, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Neighborhood
Blue Ash
Cross street
Glendale-Milford Rd and Reed Hartman
Parking details
PARKING LOT AT PARK
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Crab Cakes$17.00
twin East coast blue crab cakes + remoulade + basil blue slaw + malt fries
Charcuterie$24.00
3 cured meats + 3 artisanal cheeses + seasonal preserves + house variety pickles + crostini; gluten free sans crostini
Sprouts$10.00
roast brussels sprouts + smoked garlic + shallot + brown butter + fried farm fresh egg + sherry + balsamic reduction
Brown Dog Poutine$12.00
fries + beef barbacoa + white cheddar cheese curd + demi + farm fresh egg
Basil Blue Slaw$6.00
red cabbage + carrot + basil + cilantro + gorgonzola crumbles + house made blue cheese vinaigrette
House Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00
One pound of Ohio Amish wings + basil blue slaw + Kaiser pickle. Choice of: Nashville hot sauce — buffalo — bbq
Hummus Plate$12.00
House made hummus + minted cucumber relish + toy box tomatoes + goat cheese + olive tapenade + artichoke tapenade + grilled pita. Gluten free - sub veggies for pita
Brown Dog Fries$6.00
chili garlic + ketchup + honey curry aioli + sea salt
16 Bricks Bakery
medley of locally baked bread + butter + garlic oil
Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00

Side Dishes

Broccoli$5.00
citrus balsamic + basil oil
Burnt Carrots$5.00
smoked honey butter
Roast Garden Vegetables$5.00
squash + green beans + red onion charred peppers + mushroom + red potato
Aspargus$7.00
truffle oil + parmesan
Smashed Yukon Potatoes$5.00
Basil Bleu Slaw$6.00
shaved Napa & red cabbage + carrot + basil + cilantro + gorgonzola crumbles + bleu cheese vinaigrette

Salads

House$7.00
Ohio greens + dried cherry + gorgonzola + spiced pecans + toy box tomatoes + balsamic vinaigrette
- Large$12.00
Grilled Caesar$10.00
romaine + farm fresh egg + prosciutto + parmesan cheese + Caesar dressing
Spinach Bleu$7.00
spinach + gorgonzola + smoked bacon + local egg + marinated tomato + avocado + blue cheese vinaigrette
- Large$12.00

Add-on's for Salads

Chilean Salmon*$12.00
Curried Tofu$6.00
Ohio Amish Chicken Breast$8.00

Dinner Entree's

Filet Mignon$34.00
6 oz Ohio Angus beef tenderloin + wild mushrooms + marsala demi glace + vegetable risotto + smoked provolone
Diver Scallops$36.00
pan seared + roast butternut squash + brussel sprouts + wild mushroom + pearl + onion + beurre blanc + balsamic reduction
My Mom's Beef Stew$25.00
slow roast Ohio Angus Chuck + root vegetables + rich tomato beef stock + smashed Yukon's + grilled bread
Jerk Roast Salmon*$27.00
spice rubbed Chilean salmon + rum + bonnet guava coulis + pineapple salsa + sweet potato mashers + crispy kale
Nashville Airline$25.00
Southern fried Ohio Amish winged breast + Nashville sauce + smashed Yukon's + green beans + goetta gravy
Vegan Bowl$22.00
quinoa + brown + Napa cabbage + pine + nuts + raisin + stewed beans + roast + kale + vegetables + herb salad
Pig & Fig*$28.00
Texas free range wild boar + bourbon + braised figs + roasted vegetables + Ohio apple slaw

House Specialty Burgers

Served as listed. Our 6 oz burgers are ground from Ohio raised angus beef chuck, served on brioche bun + tomato + lettuce + smoked garlic aioli + house fries. Sliced or grilled onion at your request. No Bun No Problem: green salad + sliced tomatoes + red onion + Kaiser pickles + aioli +$2. Substitute Burger: grilled chicken / fried chicken / Beyond Beef Patty

All American$14.00
American cheese + Ohio lettuce + sliced tomato + smoked garlic aioli
French Mud Bath$16.00
wild mushroom + veal demi glace + brie + Ohio lettuce + sliced tomato + smoked garlic aioli
Tex Mex$17.00
beef barbacoa + pico de gallo + Ohio lettuce + ghost pepper jack + guacamole + smoked + garlic aioli
Flying Pig$17.00
house smoked pork + house BBQ + cheddar + Ohio lettuce + tomato + smoked garlic aioli

Pizza Menu

Brick in the oven—From scratch. Gluten free cauliflower crust available $3

Flyin' Hawaiian$18.00
house smoked pork + pineapple + red onion + house BBQ sauce + local cheddar cheese curd + bacon
Mediterranean$17.00
herbed ricotta + feta cheese + spinach + artichoke + grape tomato + banana peppers + olive tapenade + onion
Sweet Dreams$17.00
truffle oil + baby arugula + taleggio cheese + red onion + wild Ohio mushroom + apple slaw + smoked honey
Margherita$14.00
marinara + provolone + basil + fresh mozzarella
Build Your Own
Must indicate sauce & cheese. Toppings/sauces: - $1/each item: marinara — basil olive oil — artichoke — spinach — banana peppers — local wild mushroom — olive tapenade — onion — roast garlic + oil — fresh basil; $2/each item: pepperoni — sausage — salami — capicola — bacon — house smoked pork — cheddar — provolone — fresh mozzarella — herbed ricotta — white cheddar cheese curds — vegan cheese
- Starting at$10.00

What 2,735 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cincinnati / Dayton
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DebbieD
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Staff is so friendly. Our waitress Katie was amazing. Thanks to all for a great dining experience with our friends.
TH
TimothyH
Memphis/West TN
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as usual. We had a great time and enjoyed being there again.
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Buzz
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mushroom soup and burger both great Katie was fun knowledgeable server
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and friendly staff. Perfect place for groups with varied tastes.
H
Havana
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience5
Our server kept forgetting to add my boyfriends vanilla latte. Also put drinks and food took a long time to come out but he was new he said so I’m not really upset other than that it was good
S
Susie
Naples
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family get together.
CC
ChrisC
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food and service as always. Nice that they take reservations for lunch too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was great tasting but the crab cakes dinner was cold while everyone else’s dish was hot. Also the server that delivered the food was dressed like he worked at fast food joint. We spent $250 and wouldn’t expect someone in a ball cap, T-shirt and jeans to deliver food. Will be back though!
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Lovetodine
Cincinnati
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious- we had 3 lunch entrees and everyone enjoyed them. 2 of the diners required gluten-free options, and we found several option. They were also very accommodating for any change.
DH
DonH
Cincinnati
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Menu is much improved since last visit in summer 2021. Food quality is super. Wine choices, especially reds, difficult since there aren’t many in the $50to $75 range. And most Cabernets are not familiar.
MB
MichelleB
Cincinnati
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good. Service was great. Outside of burgers, pizza and seafood the menu was very sparse but again, the food was good.
JS
JeffS
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We liked the restaurant and the food was very good. However, the service was very slow and the restaurant was noisy.
K
Kristie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Delicious food but had to wait over an hour to get our food after ordering similar to a prior experience here. Also be sure to request where you want to sit on reservations because despite having a reservation, we had to sit outside in the heat or be forced to wait additionally for an inside table. Will be sticking to take out only from here.
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Quzy
Cincinnati
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
We really enjoyed spending time with friends . Would I rush back , no. Would I dine there again, yes. The food was good and overall tasty. The cocktails were just ok. The service was just ok too. So again, decent place with good food but nothing amazing to rush back to.
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brooklynboy
Cincinnati
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our first visit in several years. We were most pointedly pleased with the quality of the food, service and ambiance. Kudos to the bartender who created one of the best French Martinis I've tasted.
C
Chris
Cincinnati
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
Sat outside for dinner with friends on a Friday night. The booth was really tight and the high backs are straight up and uncomfortable - it's like they enforce perfect posture. We did enjoy the Brix bread and crab chowder as appetizers. The margaritas and Nashville hot chicken were amazing as well. Our waitress seemed uninterested and distant, and just couldn't get her #$% together. She wrote down the wrong items, brought the wrong beer, and charged the wrong items on the bill. I really can't stand it when the waitstaff hands you the tablet at the end, and stares at you while you choose what percentage tip to select (and they set the minimum button to 18%)! It's like they guilt you into a higher tip than they know they deserve - and ours definitely got well more than deserved. I would return for the food and atmosphere, and just hope this was a service fluke.
LC
LindaC
Cincinnati
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything went well. The service, the food, and the seating! 😀😀
CG
CincyGirl
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience1
I used to go to Brown Dog back at the old location when it was white linen. The menu prices are the same but the food is DEFINITELY not the same quality as before. The food is way overpriced for the quality. Took the waitress a very long time to get our drinks to us after our order. Wine selection and prices was absurd. Our food took a very long time as well to come. It was loud and music was rock so the vibe was of a cheap bar, the prices were of a 5 star restaurant, the quality of food was average.
SK
StephenK
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and dinner was great. Steak cooked perfectly as requested and food plate presentation was terrific.
LH
LorettaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit was wonderful. The food was unique and delicious. We shall return!
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nancya
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Waitress acted like she didn’t want to be there Food was just ok. Definitely not worth the drive
M
Marcy
Cincinnati
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Limited menu. Cocktails watery. Food good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant experience from start to finish. Food was delicious and Sofia was outstanding. We will be going back!
G
Glcinci
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was good. Great job! Took a walk around the park after dinner and sat outside under canopy to watch the sun go down.
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Diningdiva
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of our meals were delivered. The wait staff was very attentive to us. Excellent family dinner out
KA
KimA
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, good service and reasonably priced. Great for company dinners!
F
Foodieandmovielover
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Always enjoy the food at Brown Dog. The patio cannot be beat on a pretty night. Brittany was great keeping us happy at the bar until we could score an outdoor table. It was a bit of a wait but our choice and worth it.
JE
JonathanE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Above average quality, The food preparation and service was very good, you will enjoy your time at Brown Dog.
HF
HappyFoodieof3
Cincinnati
180 reviews
vip
4.0
180 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a busy Saturday night so we had to wait a little longer than usual. We got the hummus platter as an appetizer, burgers, and tofu on salad. The hummus platter is wonderful. 4 out of 5 of us enjoyed it. (My husband doesn’t eat hummus.) The curried tofu on salad was filling, but I didn’t expect one large piece of tofu. The guys really liked the fries - those were finished but the burgers weren’t. We shared the chocolate banana bread for dessert for our daughter’s Birthday. The liquid ganache in the center was a really nice touch. My daughter liked the Caramelized banana.
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Karp
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Nashville chicken. It was excellent. Their wood-fired pizzas are always good too.
E
Eat2live
Cincinnati
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! The last time I was there I wasn’t impressed, but this time the service and food were perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very pricey. Would like to frequent more often because the location is amazing.
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faithfulcustomer
Cincinnati
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere. Great service. Very pricey for what you get.
KJ
KatieJ
Cincinnati
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
We picked the cafe for two reasons -- an early father's day celebration and also because we have a celiac diner in our party. As most celiac families do, we scoped out the menu on the website to make sure there was something that everyone could safely eat before going. Upon arrival, the waitress let us know that the website is "really outdated" and they have a different menu. The steak my husband hoped to get was not available. The celiac diner's options were less than we thought. We made due but that definitely needs to change. The other comment is on value. We ordered a kids meal and it was $12 plus they charge $3 for every refill. Ok for a celebration dinner but know before you go!
MA
MikeA
Cincinnati
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
There was a ‘closed’ sign on the door when got there. I saw some people inside so I went in and told them about it. They were apologetic and fixed the sign. My coffee had a hair on the side of the cup and the coffee was not hot. Upon request the server replaced it. We ordered omelettes for our breakfast that came with potatoes. The potatoes were not hot and didn’t look like fresh. The prices were a bit higher than other restaurants with similar quality and services. We didn’t enjoy our breakfast. We will not go there anymore
M
Marshall
Cincinnati
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Salads and entrees were creative and delicious, service was very good
BZ
BarbaraZ
Cincinnati
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and service great!
GC
GeorgeC
Cincinnati
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Special lunch risotto entre disappointing. Bread board also disappointing. Desserts ordered were excellent.
SC
SuzanneC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Power went out due to big storm and our service was not interrupted because they had a generator. Good food and service.
ED
EliseD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great as well as the service. The atmosphere was pleasant, we enjoyed seeing all the dogs. Food and beverage choices were great.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brown Dog Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 794-1610.

Brown Dog Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 2735 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 794-1610

1000 Summit Place, Suite A, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Additional information

Cross street
Glendale-Milford Rd and Reed Hartman
Neighborhood
Blue Ash
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
PARKING LOT AT PARK
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Shawn McCoy
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.browndogcafe.com/
Phone number
(513) 794-1610
Catering
Executive Chef Shawn McCoy will be pleased to personalize a catering menu for your wedding, anniversary, or corporate event.
Private party facilities
Private events are available for the patio and our back room.

Brown Dog Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Brokers

Salmon Burger

Brown Dog Fries

Appetizers & Share-Ables

Crab Cakes$17.00

Charcuterie$24.00

Sprouts$10.00

Brown Dog Poutine$12.00

Basil Blue Slaw$6.00

House Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00

Hummus Plate$12.00

Brown Dog Fries$6.00

16 Bricks Bakery

Soup of the Day

Side Dishes

Broccoli$5.00

Burnt Carrots$5.00

Roast Garden Vegetables$5.00

Aspargus$7.00

Smashed Yukon Potatoes$5.00

Basil Bleu Slaw$6.00

Salads

House$7.00

Grilled Caesar$10.00

Spinach Bleu$7.00

Add-on's for Salads

Chilean Salmon*$12.00

Curried Tofu$6.00

Ohio Amish Chicken Breast$8.00

Dinner Entree's

Filet Mignon$34.00

Diver Scallops$36.00

My Mom's Beef Stew$25.00

Jerk Roast Salmon*$27.00

Nashville Airline$25.00

Vegan Bowl$22.00

Pig & Fig*$28.00

House Specialty Burgers

All American$14.00

French Mud Bath$16.00

Tex Mex$17.00

Flying Pig$17.00

Pizza Menu

Flyin' Hawaiian$18.00

Mediterranean$17.00

Sweet Dreams$17.00

Margherita$14.00

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Does Brown Dog Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brown Dog Cafe restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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