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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 6034 reviews

What User likes about The Smiling Dog:
The fish and chips are good and the shepherd cake is pretty good. Nice place. The atmosphere is casual. You can also bring your dog here what is cool if your dog person. The double decker bus is parked at the front when you are looking for the place. You have a full bar, many delicious cocktails. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Smiling Dog:
I’ve been to this place MANY times and alway have enjoyed myself and the food, however I will not be returning. On my last visit I unfortunately heard a customer using the N- word while an employee told them to keep it down and not say it so loudly and burst out laughing, The both turned around and looked at us while we stared back. We paid for our food and left quickly. Though we enjoyed the food we no longer feel w... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Jeanna
07.10.2024 - 13:31

Unique, locals' atmosphere. Just seemed fun as soon as I walked in. Food was delicious, and large quantities!

Rebecca
07.10.2024 - 13:31

Stopped during a roadtrip with our GS dog and had a wonderful meal and drinks!!

Ronald
07.10.2024 - 13:31

Great food and friendly service. I tried the Shepard pie today and was absolutely amazed at how delicious it was. you will not be disappointed if you give this...

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Mason
07.10.2024 - 13:31

I never expected to find the best burger I’ve ever had at an English styled pub but SWEET JESUS the Grilled Pleese burger was so amazing. Was pretty busy but se...

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James
07.10.2024 - 13:31

Some of the best bar food I’ve had. I could eat the cheese curd poutine fries all day, and their housemade dumplings were phenomenal as well. I wish their draft...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 19 reviews

The fish and chips are good and the shepherd cake is pretty good. Nice place. The atmosphere is casual. You can also bring your dog here what is cool if your do...

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I'm here twice now... Atmosphere: pool tables, darts and a mixture of high tops and booths offers various options, depending on what you are looking for. Eat: D...

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I just came from a late lunch in The Smiling Dog; Best fish and chips I had in a very long time, not since The Dubliner in Washington D.C. maybe 20 years ago. T...

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I and the boys went here to check the Thursday specialties that were half beer and half from appetizers. Beer and the gin I had were great and the pommes were d...

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I 've been stopping at this pub on off for brunch since June of '21, it 's been the go-to choice as it brunch menu is rather late than other places I 've been i...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1803 reviews
Monnisa
17.08.2023 - 15:52

Not bad, but not special!! It's Pub food. I will say, we really enjoyed the London Chicken Salad (no blue cheese . It was a great place for a Saturday afternoo...

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Cassie
17.08.2023 - 15:52

We have had some hit and miss here. I think it really depends on who's cooking that day. But the food has been incredible to good. Fish and chips are a must. I...

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Gina
17.08.2023 - 15:52

Doesn't look like much on the outside. Stopped in for dinner while my daughter was at a school function at nearby Episcopal. One of the best Shepherd's pies I'v...

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Barley
17.08.2023 - 15:52

Bartender suggested the Shepherd's Pie over the Bangers. Really enjoyed it. Good beer selection. Friendly staff. Good pub feel to the place. Not too many TVs. P...

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Jen
17.08.2023 - 15:52

Have visited several times, love certain dishes.. My family has visited several times and we really enjoy the pulled pork and spicy slaw sandwiches. I will agre...

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Doordash
4.6 ★ from 610 reviews
Victoria
05.11.2023 - 22:18

I know they make their own bread, this was AMAZING! make sure you add cheddar cheese, it makes it better.

Kristen
05.11.2023 - 22:18

The BBQ Bacon Burger was cooked perfectly and the taste was exceptional.

Taylor
05.11.2023 - 22:18

Food was great! Sourdough bread was nice and soft. Almost like brioche. My god, it was delicious. Fries were not the easiest to pull apart but that's fine.

Michelle
05.11.2023 - 22:18

I just had the grilled please burger and it was amazing!! The shepard's pie is my normal go to. Especially on a bad day. It's comforting!

Dr
05.11.2023 - 22:18

Horrible! Chicken Cesar salad and tomato basil soup. Literally inedible.

Sirved
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
John
30.12.2023 - 19:59

Sometimes the simplest places create an atmosphere of spectacular food and drink! This place has both! The sports bar feal with a simple but extremely tasty men...

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Great place!! Food was fantastic and great service. Very clean and friendly. If I?m in the area again definitely going to stop.

Great food and service. Pet Friendly!! Fish and chips are a must!!! We based our to and return trip lunches on The Smiling Dog.

Went to the Smiling Dog for Brunch on Sunday after Church with my good friend who's like a little brother to me and I was not disappointed. I had the Full Monty...

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John
30.12.2023 - 19:59

It 's not a bad place. Atmosphere is a little lacking (it can 't decide if it 's a bar, a pub, or a restaurant , but it 's not a dive. Update after owner 's rep...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 1302 reviews
Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 81 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.4 ★ from 1195 reviews

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