I just don't understand how Barking Dog has gotten so many bad reviews. I have been going there since it opened, and I think 9/10 times I order the same thing. It's always consistently GOOD, too. I go with friends who are more daring than I, and they consistently love the food, too. The fries are fantastic, and the fish and chips are the best around. If you are in the market for greasy pub food, this is the place to go. If you want lighter fare, or gourmet food, then go somewhere else. Maybe I'm missing the attempt to get something out of Barking Dog that it isn't. It is a neighborhood pub, where you can go and drink with even the smallest of kids. It's a place to get a great plate of fish and chips (that you probably shouldn't finish all by yourself becuase it comes with a TON of fries), and a very unique beer. It's also a place to just hang out. Why does anyone really care if the waiter isn't the fastest or most efficient person in the world? Yes, I understand that they are supposed to provide you with service, and they will, at their own pace. ENJOY YOUR COMPANY and the fact that you are going out to eat. If you are really just too lazy to cook and want a burger for dinner, swing by McD's on the way home and don't take up the table space. If you are willing to cut the servers a little slack, enjoy the people you came with, and want to enjoy some greasy organic pub fare, then I'd recommend the Barking Dog.
Pros: Fantastic Fish and Chips
Cons: Can be crowded on weekend evenings
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