The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar

Name: The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar
Address: 308 W 50th St, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 459-0700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1996)

$30 and under

American

308 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Step out of the Hot sun into our breezy outside seating available in the private rotunda. Blue Dog is dedicated to nourishment you can trust with quality locally sourced contemporary Ingredients. Our 7 day a week Brunch and Burger menu has made us famous in New York City with an established presence of over 14 years.
We offer outstanding natural products including free-range chicken and all natural steak. We also provide a warm and intimate experience that will makes you feel right at home. We give you the options you need, regardless of dietary restrictions or choices. Keeping our promise, to offer nourishment you can trust, quality you can depend on, integrity you can rely on, and care in all we do. Join us for a filling breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner. There’s something for every appetite here at Blue Dog! Don’t forget to check out our full cocktail and espresso bar in the upscale, welcoming café. Enjoy!

Have a Wonderful Day and we expect to see you very soon !!!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 459-0700
Website
http://www.bluedognyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Barre
Catering
Full Catering menu. Please contact us for more details
Private party facilities
There are multiple pre-set packages to choose from to fulfill any groups’ needs and budget. Our Chef, Chris Barre, thrives on creating themed events and can customize your experience. All of our classic Blue Dog Restaurant dishes are available, but you can request anything!
Private party contact
Elizabeth S.: (917) 734-0067

Location
308 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
8th and 9th Avenues
Parking details
Paid Parking across the street
Public transit
E at 50th, 1 at 50th
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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Fried Calamari$16.00
cherry peppers, saffron aioli
Spinach Artichoke Dip$15.50
grilled sourdough crostini
Guacamole$18.00
house made chips
Butternut Squash Fries$14.00
battered | spicy harissa aioli
Fried Mac & Cheese Balls$15.00
creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Dumplings$16.00
sweet ponzu sauce
Buffalo Cauliflower$14.00
blue cheese ranch
Sliders$17.00
pulled short ribs

Quesadillas

Served w/ Sour Cream & Guacamole. +NY Strip Steak 8, +Chicken $5, +Shrimp $6

Vegetable Quesadilla$16.00
caramelized onions, bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, pepper jack or cheddar cheese
The Cherve$17.00
butternut squash, kale, onion, goat cheese
Cheese Quesadilla$12.00
choose a cheese: american, cheddar

Entrees

Butternut Squash Ravioli$25.00
yuzy, truffle crema sauce, parmesan crisp
Pan Seared Scallops$25.00
jalapeno citrus beurre blanc, vegetable barley risotto
Steak Frites$35.00
8oz NY Strip Steak, au proivre sauce, french fries
Braised Short Ribs$28.00
horseradish mashed potato, crispy brussels sprouts, red wine reduction

Entrée Salads

+NY Strip Steak $8 / +Salmon $8 / +Shrimp $6 / +Chicken $5

Quinoa Cobb Salad$18.00
quinoa blend, romaine, cherry tomatoes, eggs, bacon, cucumbers, blue cheese, coconut lime dressing
Caesar Salad$17.00
kale, romaine, shaved brussels, parmesan cheese, croutons
Butternut Squash Kale$16.00
butternut squash, goat cheese, maple glazed walnuts, balsamic dressing
Barley Arugula$18.00
roasted beets, carrots, feta cheese, celery, apple turmeric dressing
Salmon Nicoise$26.00
romaine, red potato, snow peas, black olives, eggs, balsamic vinaigrette
NY Strip Steak$26.00
health blend, brussel sprouts, red onion, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula Burrata$21.00
arugula, dates, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Watermelon Tarragon Chicken$18.00
tarragon chicken salad, kale, arugula, feta cheese, toasted almonds, apple turmeric vinaigrette

Sides

House Salad$9.00
greens, heirloom tomato, carrots, cucumber, radish, feta cheese, balsamic
Farmhouse Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Butternut Squash Fries$14.00
Hand Cut French Fries$8.00
Rosemary Fries$9.00
Parmesan Fries$9.00
White Truffle Fries$9.00

Soups

Famous Turkey Chili$11.00
sour cream or cheddar cheese
Split Pea$10.00
vegan soup

Signature Burgers

Sub Truffle, Parmesan, Rosemary Fries +$2

Cheesus Christ$19.00
beef burger, choice of brie, havarti, american, mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, pepper jack, bleu cheese
Notorious D.O.G.$22.00
beef burger, boozy cheese, onion strings, sunny side egg, truffled chicken gravy
Autumn Harvest$20.00
beef burger, bacon, tomato, grilled onion, cilantro arugula, pumpkin aioli
The Champignons$20.00
beef burger, demi-glace, onion string, red cabbage slaw
Empire State of Mind$28.00
2 panko crusted beef burgers, boozy cheese, applewood bacon, grilled avocado, kimchi, worcestershire aioli
French Connection$20.00
beef burger, swiss, grilled onion, truffle au poivre sauce
Salmon Burger$22.00
salmon burger, golden pickled beet, cabbage slaw, caviar, jalapeño horseradish aioli
Señor Benedict$19.00
beef burger, poached egg, chorizo hollandaise
Philly Willy$18.00
beef burger, american cheese, roasted bell pepper, grilled onion
Goddess Aphrodite$18.00
vegan burger, shiitake bacon, brussel sprouts, pepper mustarda served on multi grain bun
Crispy Pollo Loco$21.00
crispy boneless chicken thigh, boozy cheese, applewood bacon, pepper mustarda

What 1,996 people are saying

The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar offers "great food" in a "charming and cozy" setting. Known for its "superb" brunch and inventive menu, patrons praise the "amazing service" and delightful atmosphere. While the space is intimate, the "attentive staff" and "delicious cocktails" make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting again.

1,996 Reviews

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Mary VIP
Denver / Colorado130 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Blue Dog is a small space but the food is fantastic! Hubby and I shared the chicken dumplings (very flavorful with a delightful ponzu sauce) and the spinach artichoke dip (generous portion with rosemary crostini - staff were quick to bring us extra crostini when it was clear we were going to need a few more). Hubby ordered the bouillabaisse (he loved it - said the seafood was incredibly fresh and the base soup was incredibly good) and I had the chitarra alle vongole - a square cut spaghetti with clams in a light sauce (the chimaera was perfectly cooked al dente and the clams were sooooo good). We had a terrific meal and had a nice chat with a couple sitting next to us. This is a small restaurant so be prepared to be chummy with the neighboring tables. We will definitely be back - need to try the grilled octopus and the braised short ribs. Highly recommend!
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Andrew VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Estuvimos celebrando el inicio de una nueva etapa y nuestro mesero (que lamentablemente no recuerdo su nombre) entendió por completo el mensaje y nos recibió con champagne para brindar y toda la cena estuvo muy atento a nuestra mesa. Gracias por la hospitalidad y el buen servicio. La comida estuvo deliciosa también :D
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Pratima
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay we got several appetizers :Mac and cheese balls(very good and tasty), deviled eggs(bland for my liking), crispy rice salmon(rice was too crispy), chicken dumplings(excellent) and guacamole (needed more flavor). I also got the scallops dish, if scallops are on the menu I always get it. But this was very chewy and the sauce around the rice was very sour. Manager told me he would take something off the bill but he never did. Also, they automatically add the gratuity on the bill for parties of 4 or more. There were 4 of us. Our waiter was not very attentive to us. We had to ask to see the dessert menu and then again ask for the bill.
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Judith VIP
Washington, D.C. Area103 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We didn’t know going in that most of the seating is at one long table in the center of a very small room. It was tight, especially for the taller members of our party. That said, the food and service were great and we enjoyed our meal.
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Neil VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The variety of the menu was exceptional. The food that came out was a five star presentation. Highly recommend the s’mores pancakes and Oreo waffle for the table on top of whatever you order.
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Dan
Philadelphia County4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was good (for brunch) but this is a very small space. We ended up a "family style" type table with other groups right next to us which was a bit odd and felt cramped. Service was OK but the smoothies we ordered didn't come out until our meal was basically done. Chicken abd Waffles, Oreo Crusted Waffles, and Blueberry Pancakes were all excellent dishes. I might go again solo or with 1 other person but it wasn't great for our family with 2 preteens.
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Lori
New York City29 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A really pleasant experience. Amazing staff/service. Food was yummy. Small place and was packed, felt tight, and fairly noisy, but I’d go back.
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David
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time to this restaurant and we especially love the brunch
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Jack
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time diner. Perfect early evening dinner hang. Food was amazing with service impeccable. Will go back.
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Laura VIP
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ute place with very nice and attentive staff. Drinks were mispriced in the menu but not too much more than it said.
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FAQs

The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 459-0700.

The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1996 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Google Map for The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar

308 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
8th and 9th Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid Parking across the street
Public transit
E at 50th, 1 at 50th
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Barre
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluedognyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 459-0700
Catering
Full Catering menu. Please contact us for more details
Private party facilities
There are multiple pre-set packages to choose from to fulfill any groups’ needs and budget. Our Chef, Chris Barre, thrives on creating themed events and can customize your experience. All of our classic Blue Dog Restaurant dishes are available, but you can request anything!
Private party contact
Elizabeth S.: (917) 734-0067

The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$16.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip$15.50

Guacamole$18.00

Butternut Squash Fries$14.00

Fried Mac & Cheese Balls$15.00

Chicken Dumplings$16.00

Buffalo Cauliflower$14.00

Sliders$17.00

Quesadillas

Vegetable Quesadilla$16.00

The Cherve$17.00

Cheese Quesadilla$12.00

Entrees

Butternut Squash Ravioli$25.00

Pan Seared Scallops$25.00

Steak Frites$35.00

Braised Short Ribs$28.00

Entrée Salads

Quinoa Cobb Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Butternut Squash Kale$16.00

Barley Arugula$18.00

Salmon Nicoise$26.00

NY Strip Steak$26.00

Arugula Burrata$21.00

Watermelon Tarragon Chicken$18.00

Sides

House Salad$9.00

Farmhouse Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Butternut Squash Fries$14.00

Hand Cut French Fries$8.00

Rosemary Fries$9.00

Parmesan Fries$9.00

White Truffle Fries$9.00

Soups

Famous Turkey Chili$11.00

Split Pea$10.00

Signature Burgers

Cheesus Christ$19.00

Notorious D.O.G.$22.00

Autumn Harvest$20.00

The Champignons$20.00

Empire State of Mind$28.00

French Connection$20.00

Salmon Burger$22.00

Señor Benedict$19.00

Philly Willy$18.00

Goddess Aphrodite$18.00

Crispy Pollo Loco$21.00

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