Bulldog Ale House
2387 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451
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Address :
2387 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL, 60451 - Phone (815) 463-1333
- Website https://www.bulldogalehouse.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Ken L.
We ordered beef nachos to start out with. First off they are not tortilla chips, but more like pita chips. The ground beef on them wasn't seasoned, they used Greek olives on them and they were burnt. Not good for $13.00. For my entree I had a French dip sandwich. It was very small for $10.00, the beef on it was tender but it had no flavor what so ever. The dipping sauce was 98% grease and too nasty to dip anything into. I liked this place a lot better when it was Prime Time.
(2)Zack S.
I am giving this place four stars just because of the deals that they offer. Literally every single day has a different set of bargains, each one better than the last! For example, if you go on Monday's, they have 1$ burgers. ONE DOLLAR!!! That's the same as a McDouble, except it is a hundred times better. The food definitely did not blow me away, but if you want to go out for a burger and some drinks--and let's be honest, is there anything better than that combo?--this is the place. They have special offers on different types of drinks almost every single day, so if you have more than about ten bucks, you're probably going to need a DD. But seriously, if you are looking for decent food at a solid price, check out Bulldog Ale House! I assure you that they will not disappoint. Also! Good restaurants in New Lenox are kind of hard to come by--this is the exception.
(4)Brittany A.
I had been to this place about two times before asking family to meet me out there for my birthday a while back since I thought the drinks were good & the food was excellent. I had called in 2 days before my birthday to put in a reservation for a table of 6 (my birthday was on a Friday, and I wanted to guarantee my family a spot for their first visit). The hostess said that they only take reservations Monday through Thursday (which is kind of pointless because you really don't have to wait those days anyway for a seat). To avoid the crowd, I had my family meet up at 5:30 thinking that we would be seated around 6 or 6:15. As we waited, the hostess began seating smaller tables, which is understandable, but then a family of 5 came in maybe 25 minutes after us and were still seated before us! I went up to the hostess and pointed this out, and she just shrugged her shoulders and said "we still don't have a table for 6 ready." You mean you can't take two smaller tables and put them together? We were seated after waiting an hour and a half with no apology from the manager for the wait and disorganization from the hostess desk. The only redeeming qualities of the night was the kindness of our waitress, the food, and the drinks. For now, I'm going to stick to going to the Bolingbrook location.
(2)David B.
I've been here several times now, from when it first opened to very recently, and it is definitely becoming a reliable stop. It is's a major upgrade from Bluestone, which used to occupy the space. The crowd is better, and the food and service are far better. It does get busy on weekend evenings, but the wait is bearable as they offer free samples of their beer while you wait. There is a build-your-own burger special on Saturdays that is a great deal, and the fish tacos, french dip and flatbreads are all very good. At the end of the day it is really a sports bar, but it's also suitable for families, etc...it's a bit of a Swiss Army knife of restaurants in the area. If you are looking for and enjoyable lunch or a casual dinner, Bulldog shouldn't disappoint.
(4)Glen G.
It's hard to enjoy good beer and pizza when the AC doesn't work and it's hotter in the restaurant than outside. We sat at bar where service is usually excellent. We left after a couple drinks, it was just too hot to sit there and eat. The bartender pointed out the thermometer on the wall that read 85*.
(2)Mike J.
Beer selection is great....drink specials are great. Food is meh, but the service is HORRIBLE. Orders are constantly wrong, waitress are always complaining about management and it takes a long time for service.
(2)Gabrielle I.
To begin with I was not greeted coming in the door and was not noticed was only seated after asked.Food was horrible, dry chicken on the ultimate nachos and dry pastrami sandwich on pretzel bun. The only thing that was hot was the sampler I ordered. my other two orders were lukewarm. Drinks were mediocre would not recommend this location!
(1)Jon P.
Well, it's official, New Lenox is home to the largest number of "Alehouses" per capita outside of Boston!! Bulldog is the newest addition to the beer flash flood that is the New Lenox culinary scene. I am a giant fan of Tribes, I despise Floyd's and I had my first taste of Bulldog tonight. We sat down outside on a Fri evening around 8:30. We were greeted quickly and the ordered an app and some beers immediately. As an Alehouse, a decent portion of the review has to be based on the the beer menu. The list is good. Five years ago it would have been outstanding, but nowadays, a top notch beer menu takes as much effort and originality as a top notch wine menu. B I am an X server so I have some serious pet peeves when it comes to service. Our patio servers broke a sacred server rule multiple times over the hour + we were seated. I've seen wait staff "Auction" food at a table to find out who ordered it ( not ok ) but never have I seen multiple servers call out an app or entree to the entire patio to find the right table!!! Really poor organization! We ordered the Bulldog Alehouse version of jalapeño poppers. Big mistake. They didn't take out all the seeds and what could've been tasty turned to Atomic Bomb Hot!!! D- I ordered the Cuban Panini with O-rings. The Cuban panini is an explosion of contrasting flavors normally... But this one was bland and un eventful. Should've know that you don't order a Cuban in the Midwest !!! Also, the spare tire sized o-rings are disgusting. Rings that size are tasty but are nothing but oil sponges. C All in all, Bulldog is a hair better than Floyd's, but Tribes still reigns King of our local burbs!!! I'll drink here again and will prob eat here again too. Its too close to home not to. I just hope they shape up a bit!
(2)Monica P.
We had been to the Bulldog in Aurora so we were excited to see one in our area. We went early on a Saturday and were seated very quickly. My boyfriend ordered a stout flight which was really good and I ordered a soup to start. We also placed our order for entrees- he ordered the 6 dollar build your own burger and I got Mac n cheese. Having had these at the other location we knew what to expect. The burger is an awesome value and he really liked it. My mac n cheese was a little too salty and the chicken had a strange taste but overall it was good. My soup never came and the waitress took it off my order but anytime food is forgotten I feel like management should step up and do something for the customer... Especially those who don't freak out about it- you want good customers to come back! We will probably try this place again in hopes that this was just an off night. There are a lot of places like this in the area so you have to be on your game to get returning customers.
(3)Adam M.
Finally a bar with a great selection of beer in the suburbs. I'm a city guy, and don't expect much from bars when I go to the suburbs but I must say I was impressed with Bulldog Ale House. They really fixed this place up from the previous establishment that was here and as I mentioned above, they have an awesome Beer Selection. Anytime I'm in the burbs and in need of beers for the game I know where to come
(4)Matthew C.
With their extensive offerings of beer,Bulldogs Alehouse is by far the best place to enjoy a beer in the New Lenox/Mokena area. The food is decent, the staff more than attentive even when busy and when I close the place down, the service doesn't slow down like I have experienced in other local places. A favorite place for me and my girlfriend as well.
(4)Karen M.
If you're a cheap date (or would like to be one), this place is great. The hubby and I went back to the New Lenox location of Bulldog Alehouse yesterday night for a few beers and a quick dinner and our total tab was only $20! That's because it was a Wednesday, which meant half-price pizzas and $3 import or craft beers. Bulldog has other good food and drink specials every day of the week, like 39-cent wings on Sundays or $2 draft beers on Thursdays. And it's not just crap beer, mind you -- although they carry those too if you haven't expanded your taste buds yet -- but a good selection (72 beers on tap) of the newer craft brews like Founders All Day IPA and Solemn Oath Snaggletooth Bandana. The only drawbacks to this place are the wait for a table unless you get there early (it fills up quickly), and the acoustics of the building (nothing but hard surfaces, so it's always a bit loud). But you can't beat the specials! And there's plenty of TVs for sports. So even though it doesn't have the intimate atmosphere of Tribes Alehouse, I think we'll be coming back to Bulldog often.
(4)Andrea K.
Good food, good beer, good service. Would be five star if it had a pool table or something else to make it stand out as a bar.
(4)Tom M.
The air has been broke for 3-5 months in the place and the beer is warm it's a joke. Me and many other people have walked out due to the air. The management refuses to get it fixed because they obviously don't care what the customer has to say. #JonTaffer would be disgusted!
(1)Barry C.
They have changed the menu a bit but the food is still good. It is loud, even when the music isn't blaring (that happens later in the evenings)
(4)Dave S.
Generally pretty good. But, was there this past Friday and AC was lacking. Bartender said it was 86 in there and the AC unit was too small for the space. Plus, the hostess staff had the front doors open bringing in more hot air. Perhaps the owners could invest in a supplemental AC unit??? Again, generally good but don't go there if it's a hot day
(3)Ruth T.
Decent. We ate out on the patio. I got the pot roast. It was very good. Hubby ordered the BBQ chicken. We were seated immediately. Food came quickly. Eating inside would have been difficult to carry on conversation as it was really loud. They have a great Monday special. We will be back to try that out.
(4)Greg D.
Myself and a couple of buds stopped in for lunch and we sat at the bar. I thought Bulldog Ale House was really cool inside and very clean. Our bartender Alex did a great job and she kept the brews flowing. I started with the cheese soup and it was very good. I had the bang bang shrimp wrap and it was ok. Fries were good. I used a 5.00 off coupon that I pulled off Bulldogs yelp page. They have daily specials and I will go back to try other things.
(4)Heather G.
Good food and amazing specials! Even better when you sign up for their email list and get free food and offers all the time. Great place to watch the games at and hang out for some drinks and with friends.
(4)Jeremy C.
The food was not bad, the service has a few kinks to work out. The waitress was not the fastest or most attentive server I have had. They seemed very well staffed since(I counted) 5 other waitresses walked past our table and we were in the side room which only had 4 seated tables in it. The menu seemed fairly extensive but was kind of jumbled. It might have been fine but I did have wild baby next to me. It might have been mine, but still. We ordered drinks and they took longer than I expected. Again we were what appeared to be the kids section as there were two other kids at two other tables so I couldn't tell you how busy the bar was. Regardless the waitress wasn't the worst, but she didn't make me want to tip over 20%. The Beer: They have a very respectable beer selection and even better specials. We were here on a Tuesday and it was $3 craft beers which is awesome and on Thursdays the drafts are $2. That is great, but their prices on the other days are about a dollar too high for these beers in the suburbs. The Food: It was alright. I didn't take my first bite and immediately plan my next visit. I also wasn't wishing I ordered something else. I got the Memphis burger and it could have been assembled a little better and the pulled pork could have been better. The use of a pretzel bun is always appreciated and the burger it self was ok. The wife got a Reuben and it was good, just a Reuben though nothing special. We also got the mac and cheese bites which were underwhelming. They weren't bad, they just weren't what I was expecting(I was expecting a little more flavor). They also came with the spicy ketchup which was weird. Not good weird, just weird. The Wrap up: I'd come back. There are a few other menu items that look pretty good that I need to judge. Also, the Tuesday special of all you can eat wings looks tempting. Fun Fact #1593: China only has one time zone.
(4)Matt S.
I never thought I'd have to return to my hometown of New Lenox, Illinois to have what may have possibly been the best chicken wings I've ever had. I have absolutely no idea what the Bulldog does to their wings to make them so tasty...it could be the great crispness, delicious sauces or meaty chicken...but they really were perfect wings. I tried spicy garlic, mango habanero, and sweet chili. All of the preceding text should have been prefaced by the fact that I'm a few reasonably priced spicy Absolut Bloody Mary's deep, but I'm confident that I would enjoy these wings without the boozy accompaniment. The jalepeno poppers weren't great...bulldog nachos were pretty awesome. Stick with the wings. Get a few extra if you are thinking about an appetizer. They have a massive beer selection, as well. I had a few sips of a citrusy Ipa my little brother was drinking, but stopped that nonsense in the interest of pacing myself. My sister is getting married today. It's just after noon and I need to keep this party going Til midnight. I got distracted...I recommend this restaurant and their delicious wings.
(5)Kelly K.
I really wanted to like this place. I'd heard good things about the burgers and fries, so on a Friday night armed with a BOGO coupon, husband, toddler, and high hopes, I thought I'd give it a try. We arrived at about 5 minutes to 6, and the place was already quite crowded. Waited 5 minutes for a table, and we were seated in the front section near the hostess desk. This was mistake #1, as there were a group of guys at the bar for happy hour hanging all ove the railings that backed up to our table. I realize that this isn't the fault of the restaurant, but it was still annoying to hear profanities during our entire meal. This place is loud, so don't expect to have a nice quiet meal. I usually expect places like this to be somewhat noisy, but honestly it was hard to have a conversation with my husband who was seated directly across from me. The service was terrible. I'm not sure if our server was busy or not, but we rarely saw her. The manager came by and ended up refilling our drinks once during our meal. When we finished eating, the server came by, asked how we were doing, we said fine, and then left, without taking our clearly finished plates with her. Mistake #2. We both ordered burgers and fries. I wanted the waffle fries, which cost me an additional $1.99. The burger was already $11. The burgers were cooked well and were tasty, and my side of fries amounted to a total of 5. Now it's not like I needed a huge portion, but for the upcharge I expected more than that. Total bill for 2 (toddler shared with me) with the coupon, two drinks, and a tip was $30. not bad, but not good. I'm willing to give this place another chance, assuming we go on cheap burger day, ask for a spot in the dining rooms off to the side, and hopefully have a better server.
(2)Cathy S.
The food was ok. Nothing special. They forgot to put cheese on our burger. Gave us the wrong size tater tots. The staff never smiles. Never says hi. They never thanked us for coming. We were never acknowledged as we left and there were three people at the hostess counter. We had a gift card. So unfortunately we still have money on it to use. We'll never go back after the gift card is used. Maybe a different location.
(1)Kelly K.
First and probably last time dining here. This place is good for watching the game and having a few drinks,but nothing else. Food was bland, to say the least. We had two burgers, both of which had no seasoning and all you taste is charcoal. Fries are so so, but might have better luck at McDonalds. Price is outrageous, 2 drinks, mozz sticks, $1 burger, regular burger...$35! Better off going somewhere else. Plus side, manager did attempt to rectify the meal.
(2)Katie C.
Everything I ordered was terrible. $10 for a few waffle fries with a tiny bit of cheese and sour cream. Bonesless wings were horrible. Grilled cheese that I ordered for the kids was also disgusting. They literally put a piece of cheese on two slices of texas toast,burnt them in the oven, and slapped them together. Will not be going back.
(1)Steven K.
I wasn't sure what to expect going here. I originally thought it was going to be just a bar with a bunch of trashy people hanging out, and mediocre food. I was shocked when walking in to find out it was a glorified bar, and reminded me more of a sports bar. Some friends and I were immediately taken care of, and seated, where we were told about all specials they had going on for Sunday night. To my surprise, one of the specials was $0.39 boneless wings. The variety of sauces they offered was not a huge amount like a Buffalo Wild Wings, but.... But at least they offered a variety. To top it off, the sauces were actually really tasteful. I'm not going to go into great detail about drink prices, because I have not been to enough bars to say whether or not the prices were ridiculous or not. I will say though, looking at the daily deals, they have a lot of good deals on domestic beers, and also plentiful other bears that are appealing to those who want to step out of the usual zone, and try something new. The service was not bad at all. Although the waitress seemed to be a little slow with our table, I was able to quickly recognize the hard work she was doing for all of her tables, including ours, and understand that when a place of business is busy, it takes time. So I truly cannot complain about that. The service was great, and there were no problems with any requests that we made during our visit. This is only the second bar type of place I've actually been to, and ordered drinks at, but I do believe it may be one of the best. With great food, and great service, have to give it a good rating.
(4)Zach P.
First let me start out by saying that the beer election is awesome. Plenty to choose from. The food is out of this world. Wings way better than BWW or Hooters. Now the bad part. The service. Every time I have been there whether it's busy or not, the service has been awful. Can't even get a water with your appetizer without asking. They just seem like poorly trained, young staff. Some guy walks around with an ear piece in, I don't know if he's a manager but he just paces back and fourth, never giving eye contact to customers or really doing anything at all that I can see. Hopefully they fix their service because this place has the potential to be amazing.
(3)B C.
Lots of open tables but they made us wait 10 minutes for a table, with a potential of a 20 minute wait. I asked the manager why it took so long for a table when there were multiple open and he stated so we could have better service bc the server wouldn't have so many tables. Really?!? You can't operate your business at full capacity? Then I ordered a steak sandwich and it tasted like charcoal. I didn't bother sending it back bc I figured I was dealing with incompetence so it wasn't worth it. This was our 2nd time going and the first time was not memorable but I do remember I didn't care if I went back. At the urging of some friends I returned and now I know I won't be coming back. The best part was the 2 dollar beers on Thursday night, but they were not cold enough. So there you go.
(2)Biff S.
Food is average, lots of beers and and hard liquor. I think they need to clean the tappers more often. Just a suggestion. Lots of t.v.s and good outdoor seating. Good service and friendly staff. I just wish the food was better. Always crowded. Priced right
(3)Kim H.
Oh, half-star. How you're needed! Bulldog Ale House rates a solid 3.5 from me: this breaks down to 4 for outdoor patio seating/3 for indoor seating. This venue has always suffered dramatically from a major noise problem, and Bulldog has done nothing to correct it. I totally get that after 9PM or so yelling at your tablemates is often expected, but not midweek around 7PMish. The place is a cavernous barn. Outside is a whole different experience, other than the smokers lingering right.at .the.back.door. Beer selection was decent. They have Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat, which is a funky fave, kind of a cross between Blue Moon and Orange Crush. Usually it's pretty peppy, with a punch of bubbly goodness and strong orange aftertaste; it was kind of flat and sludgy, so I'm guessing it sits around and gets a bit elderly. Food: one trip, we went with a group who mostly ordered the all-you-can-snarf-down fish fry, and they were pretty much raving about it. I had a bite, it was crispy perfect on the outside, no grease, fish was light and flavorful, and the waitstaff was absolutely spot-on with the service, refilling their fish and our drinks. Came back again for the chicken tender special, it was kind of mobbed. Food was decent. Service was a bit chaotic, but very friendly. I think that the noise is so overbearing that it probably trickles down into the service; if they can't hear the customers or each other, it's going to translate into miscues.
(4)Lindsay E.
my first and last time here...I ordered a cesar salad with extra dressing, I get a salad with a shit ton of tomatos and not a drop of dressing. sorry but im over this place.
(1)Fran A.
Build your own burger night. Ours were awesome. Our servers name is Chrissy. I had a Guinness and a bloody Mary. I love yelping.
(4)Keith B.
Brought wife and kids in for great early evening dinner. We-ll rounded kids menu kept them happy, w free refills. Radler on tap for wife, I had flight of all 4 Bulldog drafts, then pints of my IPA faves. BBQ chic pizza was great: rare to find pizza w cheese actually cooked to point of bubbly brown (former East Coaster here). Place gets hopping, even early so try to use reservations or expect waits.
(5)Meghan M.
The worst service I have ever had. This place has gone downhill. The beer menu has gotten very commercialized and most of the time the drink you want is out of stock. The girls at the hostess stand are some of the worst hostesses I have ever had. They are rude and don't understand how to do their job. They are never friendly. I think they forget that they are the first person patrons interact with at the restaurant. I have overheard them and managers call customers names. I have also observed several food safety violations including waitresses placing Bloody Mary skewers on the dirty bar before putting them in the drink. I have complained about this in the past and apparently the management just doesn't care about improving the service. I do have to say that every waitress I have had has been extremely nice and helpful. I was excited about this place coming into town but it's going downhill like the places before it. I am very disappointed as this place had a lot of potential.
(1)K K.
Still great beer and food... They added fried pickles to the appetizers, my wife loves them. Very tasty, but disappointed in the quantity you get for the price, I think it was one cut up pickle. Not worth the price at all. The pretzels and cheddar are still the favorite.
(5)Eric S.
Love this place! Tend to go during Monday and Thursday night football, and I always have something new to try! Great service and great food! Only complaint: desserts are too big!! Haha! Couldn't even finish my fresh baked brownie. Delicious! Definitely a favorite in the New Lenox area.
(4)Junior R.
This place might as well house real Bulldogs and other animals. If you have ever visited a kennel, you know how loud they are. Surprisingly, it's even louder at this place. One would think for the prices they are charging for their food ($11 burgers) they could afford some kind of sound insulation/masking. Was really awesome watching the drunks getting into fights while dining at this fine establishment.
(1)Jeni H.
Saturday Night at 6:30 pm-This placed is PACKED and a line out the door. We walked in to beer flight samples! Ok, Bulldog Alehouse- you got my attention. Although the wait was about 20 min, we found a seat immediately at the bar. We ordered 2 Breckenridge oatmeal stouts and the boneless wings in hot sauce. My husband thought the wings were good but a little over done. I wasn't a fan. Is it me, or are wings getting more and more civilized? I want a messy drumstick covered in ooey gooey delicious sauce. These tasted like breaded cardboard. No flavor to the chicken what-so-ever. The sauce was average. THE SAVING GRACE: Saturday is Build Your Own Burger...It's like the heavens opened up over New Lenox. The bartender gave us each this sheet with all the burger/Chicken options. Little background...I hold 3 burgers at the top of my list: the Cajun Sunrise at MeatHeads, the Blue Cheese burger at FireHouse in Manhattan and the Blue Cheese Bison at Tribes-Mokena (not Tinley). I've tried burgers from all over. These 3 are worth their weight in gold. I ordered 1/2 lb patty (medium) with mayo, grilled onion, jalapeno, bacon, egg (over medium), and blue cheese crumbles not the blue cheese sauce on a pretzel bun with waffle fries. This burger arrived like a golden chariot being pulled by unicorns. I could hardly wait to mash that bun down and try to sink my teeth in-it looked amazing! 10/10 stars for appearance. It was on a plate of it's own-nothing but a beautiful culinary masterpiece on this canvas. I love that the side (waffle fries) was just enough to enjoy-not the 10# of salt you get at other burger places. Reluctant to destroy this gorgeous burger, but anxious to taste it-I mashed it down, bit in and savored every second of that first bite. It was everything I ever dreamed about. It was Juicey, ooey, gooey and delicious! The egg was cooked perfectly, the bacon was crispy, the jalapeno was fresh and hot! Bulldog-you have officially made my list and my Saturday nightI I will be back!
(4)Kelly K.
We were nervous to come here given that it has only been open a short time, but both my husband and I were really glad that we took a chance. Overall we had a great experience and are happy to have a new "go-to" close to home. Our server, Rachel, was awesome! Not only was her service prompt, attentive and accurate, she was super friendly and went out of her way to find out more info about one of the craft brews we ordered. We had the spinach and artichoke dip appetizer, something we order many places because it's a favorite of ours. This one did not disappoint; we both said its among the best we've had. It's super creamy and served with a generous portion of tortilla chips. My husband had the Reuben burger and really enjoyed it. It was a generous enough portion that he took half home, and was resisting the urge to finish it on the way home. I had the Bang Bang Shrimp wrap and enjoyed every bite! The best part was the drink special. We were there on a Wednesday for $3 ANYTHING. We also found out Thursday is $2 drafts, including crafts. That is unheard of around here! We had plenty of beers to choose from and both enjoyed trying something new. Our bill was pretty low considering all we had, so we were impressed with the specials. Looking forward to returning!
(5)Bryan M.
Bulldogs is relatively new and still struggling with some opening issues. I visited them on a Friday and they were very busy which is a good thing. However, it took a while for our server to visit us and then she informed us there were no menus available as they were all in use with other customers. The menu is huge with something for everyone. Prices are just OK, if not on the slightly high side, in my opinion. When we finally got our food it was decent (fries were cold but they replaced them very quickly). They also have a huge beer list but are pricey except for their own brews. For example, a pint of Blue Moon is $6, about $2 higher than a couple of other New Lenox restaurants. Overall, Bulldogs was a decent experience and I will likely give them another try as New Lenox has few restaurant choices. But this time I will NOT upgrade my side to the waffle fries. You have the option to upgrade your side of regular fries to waffle fries for a $1.99. Take a pass on this offer as you only get a coffee cup size of waffle fries which was extremely skimpy especially given that I had to pay more for the upgrade. Bulldogs should rethink charging for the upgrade or a least increase their portion size. Everyone at my table commented about having to pay extra for such a small portion. Note, during the week, they have a lot of specials that may increase the value of their offerings.
(3)David D.
The service is absolutely terrible. I waited 10 minutes just for a server, and Jordan was very rude and rushed me with my order when I was thinking. We ordered chips and queso as an appetizer and it came out with my burger. The cheese was cold as well as the burger. We asked for a new hot cheese dip and she's acted like we were crazy, meaning it say until our food came out. I complained to the manager, saying an appetizer is pointless if it doesn't come before my meal, and he did nothing to satisfy us. Every time I come here the service is awful. If you want coke food and terrible service come to Bulldogs
(1)Scott R.
This place is the best!! Tons of beer!! The only down fall is the music SUCKS!!! I mean the music really SUCKS!!!!
(5)Andy O.
First off I'd like to say that I was torn between 3 and 4 stars. I'd say this would be a solid 3.5, but I'm rounding down based on the little parts of my experience. Now, to the review. The Food: My god! We ordered the tater tots to start and the were amazing. Perfect taste, crunch, and temp. They came with 2 sauces that were an amazing pairing with the tots. After that the food came. I didn't expect the size or quality from the burger I received for the price I paid. This burger was stacked so high with goodness that I struggled to fit it in my mouth every bite. And, the meat was cooked exactly how I ordered it - medium rare. If I were rating Bulldog just on food I'd have screamed at Yelp to give me a 6th star. Their chef is really doing something right in that kitchen. The Waitstaff: The hostess was very pleasant, but she crammed my wife and I into a table that was just painful to get into (I'm 6" and about 200 lbs). I wouldn't complain, but the table was for 4 and really tight whereas there were 2 two person tables open about 5 feet away that were not nearly as boxed in. I know restaurants need to seat as many people as they can, but there's something to be said for having a bit of comfort zone space between tables. I'd say our table was maybe 1 foot away from the next table. And, I had to squeeze between them to get to my seat. Our waitress was awesome when she was around. I'd order a beer and get it about 2 minutes later. Also, she was great at giving recommendations. The down side was that she wasn't around enough. Maybe she had tables on the other side of the restaurant, or she was watching other tables for someone, or something. No matter what was going on she was simply not around very much. The waitresses appeared to have backup staff to deliver the food. I only ever received my drinks from my actual waitress. The Atmosphere: I went on a Saturday at about 4:45. It was already almost packed to the gills, and as I mentioned before the tables are tighter than a sardine can. The music was so loud that I was practically yelling across the table to have a conversation. And, we were seated near the front door. Despite having a double entryway, every time someone arrived I got to experience a 20 degree draft from outside. Finally, The Beer: I got to try 2 different house beers. Both were fantastic. I had the Bulldog Amber which was reminiscent of a Leinenkugels, but with a bit more hops. Then I had the Bulldog Sunset Wheat. This was much like a Blue Moon, but it was by far better in every conceivable way. The orange/citrus flavor just screamed out and made every sip amazing. The rest of the draft menu looked similar to any other average alehouse. I felt it was a little on the short side, but it was more than adequate seeing as I'd probably only ever order the house beers. Overall: If you want to give your taste buds something they'll be talking about for years to come then you need to go to Bulldog right now. But, if crowds and noise aren't your thing then I'd recommend staying far, far away. For me, the food and beer is worth not being able to hear my companions at the dinner table. Unfortunately, my wife has declared that she will never be setting foot in the door again as the poor atmosphere simply ruined every bite of her dinner.
(3)Wayne M.
I gave it a shot and should have shot myself! What kind of Bar Tender does not know if they have Raspberry Ice Tea! Nope, so Ice Tea I think is what she gave me. Tried a Stella and it was Stale! The have a crap load of brews on tap but how fresh are they? Tried the Chicken Soup and Thank You Campbell's for your long record of Chicken Soup but who the hell puts macaroni noodles in Chicken Soup? Don't waste your time, go to Chili's the food is way better and that's not saying very much at all!
(1)Jordan S.
1. Walked in... No one at host stand, no signage to indicate whether we seat ourselves or wait. The place was by no means busy, but we eventually asked a bartender if we were supposed to sit where ever. We made our way to the high tops, 3 of the 4 that were open were filthy, so we chose the clean one. Maybe they don't have a busser. Not a big deal, except we had to ask for menus after the waitress tried taking our order. 2. Ordered a Jameson and coke, received it in a 16 oz pint glass. I'd like to preface this by saying I'm a server myself and this is probably the only time that Ive asked for something remade, but the industry standard for mixed drinks is a rocks glass. I want a Jameson and coke, not 14 oz of coke with a splash of whiskey. I came here to have a few drinks with my boyfriend but with that size, there's no way I'm ordering more than one. So from a business stand point... Weird. Too much soda. I asked if I could get the drink "short" and the waitress seemed pretty confused by the request. She brought me a new drink in a plastic rocks cup, which makes the place feel cheap. I get it, there's been 3 restaurants in that building in the past 5 years and maybe they're trying to save money. But the value is in the details. If you're going to have a granite bar top and modern decor, serve your drinks in glassware. This isn't a college town. 3. BF ordered a blue moon and there was stickers on the orange slice. Some might call that nitpicking, but It made us question whether they even wash the oranges. Gross. 4. No management in sight for the entire hour and a half we were there except at the end when we saw ourselves out. Passed what looked like a manager? As we were exiting by the host stand, He literally said "ya leavin? Have gnight" Honestly... He seemed intoxicated. Bizarre. Overall, seems like their daily specials are supposed to make up for an overall cheap experience. Bulldogs could be so great but they shouldn't cut corners. A bunch of inexperienced servers who clearly don't have much instruction. There are too many restaurants in the south suburbs for Bulldogs to be this mediocre. They get 2 stars for potential, and because the chicken wrap was tasty. Server was super nice, but totally oblivious. Mgmt should train better.
(2)Michael L.
Happened to stop in there when the special was "unlimited" wings! They had a few sauces that were really good! Fun atmosphere! I would like to go back.
(4)D B.
Food is great Service is mediocre They never seem to keep the beers I like in stock. Seriously 9 times out of 10 they are out of beer. Last time I went in on a tuesday they were out of coors light....
(3)Bill F.
I brought a group of 10- 1st and 2nd grade basketball players for an end of year award party with parents. Bill- the manager could not have been MORE accommodating. Great restaurant, great attentive service, and amazing fun sports atmosphere. Kids had boneless wings, but the other 40 folks had a myriad of items and all reported great food. From one Happy Richards to BULLDOG to another BULLDOG! Well done!
(5)Lesli M.
We were here in December and had a great meal and good service. Finally got back here last night and found it to be terribly disappointing. Service was terrible, waited s very long time to put in order, and even longer time to be served. Shrimp tacos lacked flavor and only had a couple shrimp per taco, vegetable pizza was bland a crust was similar to Pizza Hut, we did not receive refills on our water and got a refill on the soda at very end of meal. Ordered wings and charged additional .50 for ranch dressing. Boneless wings were served as tiny dry nuggets. No one ever came back to check on how the meal was. Bus boy came twice near end of meal and placed tub of dirty dishes on our table while attempting to clear dishes. Menu had also changed since December and was not very vegetarian friendly, which I could have overlooked if the the rest of the meal and experience had been better. We will not be back.
(1)Mr G.
With over 60 beers on tap and all drafts are 2 dollars on Thursday. Yes that is right. ALL draft beers, Macro, Micro,Craft any draft beer is 2 bucks. This place serves beer and bar food. Expect the quality of bar food, but the specials here on food are just as good as the beer specials. Other places offer boneless wings(adult for chicken nuggets) this place offers full chicken tenders in buffalo sauce. When the check came the four of us would usually have split it. I saw the total and gladly picked it all up. Four of us eat and drank for the price that one of use would have paid at the other ale place in the area. And I have to say they do a very good job of managing there beer inventory. I can't count the number if times I've been to a place that taps tons of micro brews to tell me that the keg was tapped out and I need to ask for something else.. This place keeps its beer menu fresh. Hands down the best bargain in the area with tons good beer and better the chain restaurant food.
(5)Amy R.
My husband and I had a very mixed experience last night at Bulldog... The good stuff: All draft beers from their extensive beer list were $2. That is a great deal and they had some great beer on their list. I'm partial to wheats, and they had at least 8 to choose from. My husband quite enjoyed his reuben burger, and my waffle fries were perfectly cooked and tasty. The bad stuff: I decided to go with the day's special, 89 cent chicken tenders. When they arrived, they were cold. Like below room temperature cold. The server took them back and returned with a fresh batch way faster than I expected and the replacement tenders were a bit warmer, but still not anywhere near hot. I can understand that being he special of the day, they probably go through a ton of these things and cook large batches in advance to have steady supply on hand, but clearly they're not being held at an adequate temperature. It was decent enough that I will go back and try other things on the menu, but I will be wary of any of their food specials unless I can somehow be assured that I'll get hot, freshly cooked food.
(3)Melissa C.
Great Food! We have been in here multiple times. Once, on a Saturday night and at 9 pm, they CRANK the music and you cannot hear each other talk! I have had the burgers, pizza and french dip and all are very good. They have coupons on here as well as in the Val-pak. The coupons that they have on Yelp, the server has to take your phone to show the manager, sometimes gone for 10 minutes - I do not like that, and will probably use paper coupons from now on.
(4)Kristy K.
Can't beat the daily specials however be aware the loaded fries are very small for the price. Went on a Thursday and the tenders were on special as was draft beer. Excellent price on both of those. The loaded waffle fries while good were overpriced at almost ten dollars.
(3)Kristen P.
A decent place to grab a bite. Unfortunately, the service was very slow and the food was not the best. Perhaps it was just an off day.
(3)Ron S.
My wife and I recently stop in for drinks and appetizers. Drink selection good but the food tasted like it was defrosted store bought in stead of fresh.
(2)Brian M.
Came here on opening day and if was really busy and it's a nice place on the inside. The drinks were good and fairly price but the service was just strange.. Out server, Rachel, did not card my friends and I. And a lot of us look young. She said she didn't want to be "that" server. Then she said the good was bad an the owner was a word that I shouldn't write on here. Kinda unprofessional. I get trying to be "cool" but what happens when someone you're saying this to knows the owner? Not good
(2)Chuck S.
We stopped in on a Thursday to take advantage of the $2.00 draft craft beers and .89 Chicken Tenders. The beer, food and service were all excellent. They almost gave our food to the table next to us but they quickly corrected their mistake. They offer a variety of sauces for the chicken tenders. I had the mild buffalo and my wife had the hot. Both of the sauces were good. They have a nice beer selection and who could argue the price on Thursdays. I would put this place somewhere between Tribes and Floyds in terms of quality. They are also located in between on the map coincidentally. Tribes has better more expensive food but sometimes your not looking to break the bank and might want to visit Bulldog. I will have to pay them another visit for sure.
(4)Mike P.
Went here for the first time the other night. The special was all you can eat wings for $11 and $3 beers. First off, the beer list was huge. Little sad certain local favorites werent on it, but ended up getting a delicious IPA that made me completely forget. As for the wings, there are nearly as many flavor choices as there are at your local BWW. And the wings themselves are far better. We ended up having a competition amongst the people at our table, which meant we were trying to get wings quickly. Which brings me to our sever, Amber. She was great, kept the wings coming, was incedibly nice, brought us samples of beers, and even made an excellent choice when my friend asked her to "surprise" him with what wing flavor he got. We ended up staying there for about 3 hours with a group of 7 and never ever felt like we were preasured to leave to make room. Enjoyed it so much, we're thinking of making it a weekly event.
(4)Chris W.
How do you mess up an order of "10 bone in hot wings". Bartenders are attractive, but dumb as hell. I'd rather have a smart bartender than a cute one. Won't be back.
(2)Justin C.
This is based on boneless wings only and nothing else but I have heard the burgers are good and I will update this if they are. The wings themselves remind me of mcnuggets. Sauce was bland and together they reminded me of a kids meal, not something for an adult having a beer. The only reason I give 2 stars is the service was good. Hopefully the burgers are better when we go back and I can upgrade this. Seems like a nice place and hopefully they can get whatever food issues worked out.
(2)Tony K.
BEST PLACE IN THE PLANET for sports and great food. awesome atmosphere and great service. lots of options on great food and beers. one of the best places to go with family and friends for birthdays/ sporting events or just a spontaneous fun time. these prices are amazing and the place is lots of fun. the staff and the management are very attentive and helpful. great experience over all. i will definitely go back. keep up the good work.
(5)Kelly C.
Went there on a Saturday night, place was crowded with college aged kids which was fine, I've heard mixed reviews so wanted to check this place out. We had no intentions of ordering food, we where there just for drinks. Ordered Long Island iced teas and had to of been the worst drinks we'd ever had. Not only was there no booze in these drinks, it had the nastiest taste of mix and diet something in it. We asked for the check and left soon after. There was no way we were going to finish those drinks. I would of sent them back as they were barely even sipped from but we knew those drinks weren't coming back with booze in them and God knows what would of been put in there. So been there done that and will be crossing this place off the list.
(1)Alisha M.
Awesome. Great, quality beer selection. Good food amazingly, friendly staff. Perfect review all around. Danielle our server was top notch. Super nice girl, gave us a free beer sample. They set the bar high today, hope they don't disappoint in the future!
(5)Ashley A.
I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, after a 2nd attempt, I am just not that impressed. So both times I went to Bulldog my servers were great. They have a halfway decent selection of beer (nowhere near as good as Tribes though!). Now the first time I went I had a burger and it was great, the next time I had boneless wings and they were pretty good but they were not very warm! My boyfriend seemed to like his food both times as well. I really feel like I need to talk about their appetizers! We tried mac n cheese bites, which were incredibly bland and they bring them to you with ketchup! What is that about? I think they could be a little more creative. The next time we tried parmesan truffle tots which were just frozen tator tots and I really did not taste any parmesan. And the truffle aioli dipping sauce that arrived with them was not at all appealing visually and it did not taste very good. So....Bulldog work on those appetizers please. Also...stop upcharging 1.99 if I want some damn waffle fries instead of regular fries! That is just silly. This place does have an alright outdoor area and my servers each time were pretty attentive ladies! I should also mention the inside is VERY LOUD. I don't know why but it is really loud. Do not expect a quiet evening. Oh, I'd also like to add that I did not receive an orange in my orange flavored beer. Either time. Maybe you're supposed to ask?
(3)Robin L.
I have now been here several times. I have enjoyed the majority of the food. Wasn't impressed with the Mac-n-cheese bites at all but the French dip was great. The service can be slow at times and the noise level in the bar area is high. I will definite go back again and have added it to the permanent rotation.
(4)Greg C.
Had dinner and a few beers this weekend. The service has really improved since my last visit. Great wings and dipping sauces.
(4)Ryan C.
Great food and drink specials. Can't beat $2 craft beers! Service is very friendly and we didn't wait more than 10 minutes for a table. We will definitely be back again.
(5)Trina L.
I have been to Bulldog 3 times. The food is really good, but they have been out of something I wanted 2 of the times. The person that does the ordering needs to get it together. It was 5 o'clock on a Friday! They should not continuously be out of things! Also, service was progressively worse as we went there. It took 10 minutes just to bring out a bottle of beer.
(3)James R.
While the wait staff is obviously young and a bit green, the service was pretty good and food was very good. Our table ordered a couple of wraps, a burger and the ultimate grilled cheese panani, all were very good. The pretzel appetizer was great and my wife was impressed with the bloody Mary. We will definitely be back.
(4)Tammy S.
Went there on a Saturday late afternoon. We were seated right away at the bar(as requested) we had to wait for service even though the only thing the bartender was busy doing was flirting with 2 guys a few seats down from us. Finally another bartender came over and took our drink order. The mixed drink was terrible it tasted like flavored water. I sent it back for a margarita which was not any better. We ordered the fajitas for 2 people. Our order came with 3 tortillas for 2 people a very small plate of scraps-sourcream less than a teaspoon,a few pinches of shredded lettuce and a teaspoon of salsa. The fajitas were bland tasting and we couldn't get refills from the waitress and she was back being busy flirting and pulling her boob out at the bar in front if the 2 guys she was flirting with. Will not go back here. Service sucked
(1)Mk O.
Paid a visit to this spot on a Saturday at 4pm during March Madness. House was not full, and the hostess was responsive and willing to seat us right away. Sports bar USA, I counted at least 10 televisions blasting away the basketball games. We were seated in a less noisy area, which was fine for conversation. 2 TVs conveniently located overhead to catch the score. We came here for wings, and what a selection. They had about a dozen different sauces to try and a variety of options. Anywhere from 5 to 50 pieces of bone in or boneless wings. We ended up with three sauces, extra hot, atomic and thai. The wings were good, service was good, will visit again. Price of the meal for two of us, including drinks and a total of 30 wings was just under $50, not including tip.
(4)Mike L.
I have been here three times as of yesterday, this time for their fish Friday. All meals were great, the fish was excellent; light, flakey and not overly-breaded. Pretty decent brews, especially the Creamy Dark. You can't beat build a burger on Saturday with a beer for ten bucks either. The place was packed Friday but with lent and a Hawks game, it's understandable. Despite that, service was prompt. Some may give 4 stars because of the place being loud, or having a wait, but that's gotta be expected for a bar atmosphere in prime time. Go on a Saturday around 430 pm to avoid it. All in all definitely worth a look.
(5)Julie M.
The reason I am giving such a low rating is the service...Food was great. But the server made our group feel completley uncomfortable. She was very negative.. complaining about the ordering system, other staff members, and her boss. When I ordered my Carribean Jerk Flatbread which was great... she asked what I thought of it. I said it's super good, her response was Ew I think its discusting. It is a shame that this beautiful spot with great food and beer has such a bad server representing them. I know it is knew and I am hoping they will get rid of the negative nancies and do a bit more training. Good luck.
(2)Amanda R.
Went for lunch with a friend and my two kids (14, and 5) I ordered the mozzarella tomato basil flatbread (which I thought was a sandwich) turns out it's a huge pizza thing. Completely smothered in basalmic dressing...so much so it stings your nostrils. My friend had the French dip she said was good. My daughter got a cheeseburger (plain) came on a pretzel bun and fries and ordered the Mac and cheese bites appetizers.those were meh. Just noodles that were deep fried...and my son got mini corn dogs with a side salad. Not that impressed. But I would go back and try other things like the beer (without my kids).
(3)Kim J.
Been here 3 times already. Really enjoyed this place so happy it's in New Lenox. Nachos were great. I love it when they put every ingredient on each nacho. The wings were also awesome and cooked perfect. The garlic wrap was decent too and loved the curly fries. Unimpressed by their burgers (tastes like burger king on a pretzel bun) and their pizza (super cheap ingredients). Overall, will go back for wings, nachos, beer, and I want to try another wrap.
(4)Brenda W.
Love this place! You can't go wrong with 72 beers on draft. We had Danielle as our server both nights we were there (just in one week). She's a great server/waitress with wonderful suggestions on beers to try. They have drink specials every day of the week. Looking forward to our next visit.
(5)Megan J.
This place is great! It gets very very crowded though! But after all, that must mean something right!? Their specials are great and it is a very nice, clean place. If you're looking for somewhere to throw back a few beers with some friends for a game, this is the place to go in New Lenox!
(4)Vin D.
Last week we tried Bull Dogs on dollar burger night. we were seated quickly and we're greated by our server. I asked for a beer we saw on their website and was told is w as no longer available. asked for another and was told it's out. Was able to get my 3rd selection. my girlfriend ordered a Shiner Redbird but did not receive Redbird, but we did not know it yet - more on this later. we ordered food and got a Flatbread first - not bad. server dropped off a container and said our entrees should be up soon. then she disappeared for 40 minutes without checking on us or apologizing for the delay in food. once we got our food we were underwhelmed I ordered BBQ chicken and got two tiny dried out beasts and garlic mashed potatoes with no garlic. the girlfriends pasta w as suposed to have grated cheese, but there was none to be seen. the manager popped by and asked if everything was good and even asked if food came out quickly. We told him not really and that her beer did not taste as we read it should. he went to check and sure enough she got Shiner Bock not redbird. neither of us had tried it so we didn't know it was wrong, just that it w as not right. we do know beer, but not those 2. the manager took her beer off the bill but nothing else. our server was tipped more than she should have received for ignoring us -20% btw. We won't be like Ahnold - we won't be back.
(2)Ed B.
This place is probably closer to 3 1/2 stars than 3. This is your average bar menu but with better than average quality. They have the usual apps like many deep fried selections , wings and such. There is the usual wraps , burgers, sandwiches and a few entrees. The fish and chips are quite good and an all you can eat Friday option. The biggest attraction is the 72 tap beers available. Many great selections and one day during the week they are 2 bucks each. A great deal. The service can be hit or miss. Two out of 3 times it is very good. A decent casuals place to go especially if you like beer. It can be fairly loud in the bar area when the place is full.
(3)Mike W.
Went there with my wife for our first time, we got seated immediately. We then sat for 15 mins with a room full of servers, which passed by at least 10 times without acknowledging our presence. My wife made a complaint at the front desk and the staff couldn't have cared less. Spend your money somewhere else
(1)Dawn S.
The food is excellent. The beer selection and specials are excellent. Hands down its the best place in New Lenox. It never disappoints. Whether you come for a weekday lunch or a Saturday night build your own burger for 5.99 (what ?) you just cannot beat Bulldog.
(5)Jilll J.
Great food!! French Dip was amazing!! A little stingy on the fries!! Service was great!! Will definitely be back..
(4)Jason M.
I thought it was great place to get a high end beer at a low end price. They have great specials. Looking for a local bar with great specials. I will definitely be back. I had the wings they were good. They have all you can eat wings on tuesday. This place is a great local place with 72 beers on tap.
(5)Laura O.
Friendly place - great service; tons of craft beer selection ; great prices;good food~
(5)J T.
I am from the area and was excited to see this vacant location get a new restaurant. We went on a Tuesday night and were immediately impressed with the decor. The owners did a nice job changing the inside and outside. My husband and I both ordered beers. Unfortunately, the were out of my first choice and they were out of his first two choices. My husband ordered a wrap and I had a burger (Memphis I think) and both were great. Overall, we enjoyed it and look forward to going back. The specials were great and can be viewed online. We felt it was a very affordable place to bring a family. Kids eat free on Tuesday nights.
(3)Dana G.
Bulldog has some really great food and drinks at good prices! I like this place a lot and I really hope this place lasts!
(4)Blotnick H.
Went here for the first time today. Like how they changed the look & got rid of those old school TVs! Haley, the bartender was sweet & on top of things even when bar started getting busy. Only had the flatbread caprese, let me tell you it was not flatbread more of a dough thick pizza. Great selection of draft beers. Will come back here again.
(4)Allen D.
Love this place. Great food, great prices. They always have specials on drinks and food . Never had a bad meal yet. Place is always packed and it has a great atmosphere.
(5)Phillip U.
Good food and some great specials. We plan to go back many times. Even when it's busy 'cuz the free beer samples while you wait sure don't hurt.
(4)John K.
Showed up around 7:00 on a Thursday ($2 beer night). Patio was closed too early, they kicked customers out of that area very rudely. The outdoor fireplace produced very little warmth anyway. After around an hour, we ordered some wings. Unsatisfactory. They would be better if you let them warm up in a car overnight and ate them the next day. The music was way too loud and also sucked. Poor experience overall, although eating day-old marinated wings in my car was a silver lining.
(1)Collette S.
Beware if you currently think you have a reservation to dine at this restaurant. You do not! I had made a reservation on the Bulldog Alehouse website through Open Table for this Saturday night at 7 pm for a party of 8. I had heard from a friend who was at the restaurant yesterday that this restaurant is not honoring reservations. This concerned me so I called the restaurant myself. The last thing I want to do is show up at this restaurant on Saturday night with 8 hungry people in tow and not get seated. The restaurant confirmed that they are not taking reservations and that it is first come, first serve and they are not even sure why you are able to make reservations on Open Table. I have never heard of such a thing. Now I have to scramble to try and find another place to eat for this Saturday night for 8. Very upsetting situation and confusing for all involved. I wanted to give others a heads up so that it does not happen to them. I know this restaurant is quite busy and wait times are extremely long. That is why I had made a reservation 2 weeks in advance. Well at least I thought I did...
(1)Mari K.
Go for the specials and for the beer. Monday night is $1 burger night - it is a 1/4 pd vs the regular 1/2 pounder. The service is "ok" - the food is good, but the prices are a bit high. New Lenox needs restaurants - so I am continuing to patronize this place - I hope they learn from the yelpers about what to focus on or change.
(2)Rob J.
Wow you have got to be kidding me. I really wanted to like this place. It's a nice establishment and love the selection of beers but the service was absolutely horrible and if you look at my reviews they are overwhelmingly positive except for a small number of places. I had to send smoke signals and shoot off flares to get the attention of one of the 3 bartenders working behind the bar. One bartender gave me a beer menu and then disappeared and another one got my drink. The one that gave me my drink was apparently busy when I asked to order food cause she had the other bartender take my order after she got done flirting with a group of guys (waited 6 minutes to order and I'm not lying I kept track of the time, I ordered the boneless wings (39 cents on Sundays) I had to order them in increments of 5 (I wanted 6, 3 BBQ and 3 buffalo but you can't mix and match but they will give you the wings plain with the sauces separate really?!?! Maybe it's me but I find that just goofy) I ordered 5 BBQ boneless wings along with the Mac and cheese burger. The fries weren't anything special, the burger was cold and bland, the boneless wings were colder then the burger and were naked with the sauce poured on the side (really!?!?) There was a very diverse crowd of families, couples and young adults. I really liked the group of 3 gentleman that were over served on the 32oz $4 domestic beer special that were loud and obnoxious (manager had to talk to them because they didn't get the memo that yelling "mom where's the f-ing meatloaf" isn't appropriate). Bartenders and waitresses are all young and I believe they have little to no experience based on what I observed. I will not be coming back and it's unfortunate cause I wanted to like this place.
(1)Julie S.
We were a group of 10 and went in at 9pm for dinner. The restaurant was pretty empty. The service was beyond slow, drinks ordered and some never brought. It took over 1 hour to get our food. The food was cold and the burgers were burnt beyond recognition. When we complained, they did take some things off if our bill. The waitress, Shannon M. Came to clean off our table, and muttered that she could take whatever customers could dish out. In the least, she does not belong in food service as she was horrible, slow and rude. None of us will be back, and will spread the word.
(1)andrea l.
So excited this finally opened. Interior looks great. The staff was helpful and nice. I was worried there would be issues due to having just opened but it seems as though they have everything under control. Large menu with a lot of food options. Everything we ate was very good. Lots of specials you can read about on their website. Excellent beer options as well. I will definitely be back.
(4)C 4.
Best waitress ever!! not gunna say her name but my daughter loved the hell out of her and so did me n my husband. she was super friendly, attentive and relatable. Defiantly requesting that girl again next time we come. also the chicken tenders are really good too and the beer selection is something to admire especially for a place in WILL county. (fyi request the asian with glasses & super pretty eyes) and even tho the kitchen messed up our order, our waitress handled it all very quick. thanx to this girl we are coming back!!
(5)Brandon B.
Good food and a great draft beer selection but poor service. We felt like we were an annoyance to the bartender rather than paying customers. On top of that the bartender nickel-and-dimed us. We had a coupon for buy a menu item and two drinks and get a second menu item for free up to $7. We got a $10 sandwich, 5 boneless wings, and an a-la cart side of fries. I should note the wings came with ranch dressing which I did NOT ask for. When we cashed out I gave the bartender the coupon and she adjusted the bill by taking the french fries off. Wow. I then noticed the ranch was on our bill for an additional 50 cents. It's not the money, it's the principal. They give me something without me asking for it and then bill me. It's a shame because it has a lot of potential. I should also note this is the second time we went here and the 1st time the service wasn't really any better. Again we felt like we were unwelcome or an annoyance.
(2)Joe S.
Stopped in the other day around 3pm and waited for the hostess. The female bartender looked right at us and turning around ignoring us. There was another female girl standing by the bar texting on her phone. After about 2 minutes the texting girl turned around looked at us and went back to texting. When she finished her message she walked over to me and my wife and like a smart ass says "2". I looked at her like a smart ass and said "ya". She seated us in a booth by the bar and left. After another 4-5 minutes and nobody even acknowledging us I said to my wife there's 35 other places to eat so lets give our business to someone else. On the way out I asked to speak to a manager (bald headed guy with a ear piece in) and told him the whole story and all he could say is "sorry and I will light a fire under there butts"...I also told him that word out on the street about the place already is that Bulldog has bad service and with us it lived up to what people are saying....Keep up the shitty service and attitudes and that space will be vacant again...
(1)Kyle H.
Tried Bulldog out for the first time today. The place looks good overall. Reminds me of the clubhouse at my college apartment complex. Anyway the server was very nice and attentive. Being Thursday they had all drafts for $2.00 which was pretty fantastic. The beer list was ok. A lot of IPA's but nothing really extreme or super interesting. That they had miller lite and Budweiser listed right along with the craft brews including tasting notes amused me somewhat but also made me question who is running the show and how much do they really care about bring taken seriously as an "ale house" vs just executing a marketing plan. Anyway, the menu was quite large consisting mostly of normal pub grub. Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers etc. First I ordered the shrimp po' boy but was told they were out of shrimp. I ordered the Bulldog burger as a second choice. It was supposed to be a bacon cheese burger with mushrooms and a blue cheese sauce on the side. When the order arrived another in my party ordered a Reuben which they forgot to put the thousand island on. The server apologized profusely and brought out a side of it right away. By the time she got back I discovered there was no bacon on my burger and the blue cheese sauce was nowhere to be found. I told her about the bacon which she quickly went and added to the burger but I forgot to mention the sauce to her. I could tell she was embarrassed and a bit perturbed at the kitchen staff. I ordered the Burger medium rare and it was more medium well. BTW the burger cost near $10 at normal price. Luckily we had a 20% off coupon and the $2 brews made up for a lot of it. I sincerely hope this place is just running through some teething problems that will get sorted out quickly. Overall the server was great, the beer list was marginal but the food left a lot to be desired. The prices are also steep for what you get IMO so grab coupon or go on a day with a good special. I will try back in a few months to see how the place is doing.
(3)Jessica R.
We have been here 5 or 6 times and maybe had decent service once. Today was standard poor service at the bar, which blows my mind because there were 5+ bartenders circling around and only talking to/flirting with a few select customers. The only reason we have continued to come here is the food deals and beer selection, but after today we won't be back. We ordered boneless wings and a side of fries and the bartender forgot to put in the fries (third time they have forgotten to put in food for really simple orders). A food runner brought out the wings and none of the bartenders even checked with us until we were completely finished to see how everything was at which point I stated that we were missing the fries we ordered and wanted them removed from the tab. 5 minutes later the fries appeared and I sent them back stating we no longer wanted them since we had finished eating 10 minutes ago. At this point our original bartender finally came over and asked what was going on. They are honestly just clueless and continue to mess up the simplest things. Leaving the establishment sealed the deal when we walked past two hostesses that were too busy gossiping with one another to even acknowledge or thank us for coming in.
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