The Smiling Dog — Restaurant in Baton Rouge

A Disastrous Dining Experience I recently had the misfortune of dining at [Restaurant Name], and I must say, it was one of the most disappointing meals I’ve ever had. From the moment I stepped in, the entire experience was riddled with issues that left me frustrated and regretting my decision to visit.

Terrible Service The staff were inattentive and unprofessional. I waited nearly 30 minutes before anyone acknowledged my presence, and even then, the server seemed disinterested. Every request was met with an eye-roll or sigh, making the meal feel like an inconvenience to them.

Unappetizing Food The food was far from the quality I expected. My dish arrived cold, the flavors were bland, and the ingredients didn’t seem fresh. To make matters worse, the portion sizes were shockingly small, leaving me unsatisfied.

Overpriced for What It Offers For the ridiculous price I paid, I expected a meal that reflected some level of care. Instead, I felt cheated, paying premium prices for subpar food and service. A meal at this restaurant is simply not worth the cost.

Poor Cleanliness The restaurant itself was in a sorry state—sticky tables, dirty utensils, and a bathroom that made me wish I had stayed home. Cleanliness should be a top priority in any establishment that serves food, and this place completely failed in that regard.

Long Wait Times Despite the restaurant not being particularly crowded, the wait times were absurd. My meal took nearly an hour to arrive, and by the time it did, I had lost my appetite from sheer frustration.

Lack of Atmosphere Instead of a welcoming ambiance, the restaurant had a dreary and uninviting feel. The decor was outdated, and the music selection didn’t fit the setting at all. It felt more like a rundown cafeteria than a place where people come to enjoy a meal.

Rude Management After expressing my dissatisfaction, the manager did nothing to remedy the situation. Rather than offering apologies or solutions, they were dismissive and defensive, making it clear that customer satisfaction was not a priority.

Conclusion If you're looking for a great dining experience, I highly advise skipping this place. There are countless better options where you can enjoy great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Save yourself the frustration and...

The good: Food is way better than an average sports bar. Waitresses are always nice, fun and willing to help.- While they might not know much about beer, you can still select you beer on beerMenus App!! Great right? Prices are very reasonable. Free reliable wifi. The British Double Decker Bus. The bad: Not the best atmosphere for a sports bar, feels more like a family restaurant. Maybe they should put the volume up. They don't have beIN sports full subscription, they only have beIN english and espanol, so If your game is broadcasting on beIN 4, you better bring your own device. The beer selection is average. Not any porters on tap. Conclusion: I think this place has the potential to be a hard 4.5 but need some improvement on channels and beers. I mean, come on, how can you call yourself a soccer bar, have a British Bus by the entrance(which is pretty cool) and not have a decent variety of porter and stout beer on tap and not have all the possibly invented soccer channels. I recommend gnarly barley porter, abita turbo dog, chafunkta old 504. Still, this is the only soccer bar in town and all the effort is appreciated. I will come back! And, If they have more beers and channels I will update my review and give...

Took them 40 minutes to bring my party's food. Once the items got to our table they had forgotten condiments that had been requested and took the server 2 trips coming back to finally get the items requested. Upon examining my food toppings I had ordered and paid extra for were burnt and ended up having to send the item back. As one of my party was able to enjoy their food I as well as another member were unable to enjoy ours as mine had been sent back and the other member of my party was still awaiting the extras they had ordered. Once my food was finally brought back I had them bring me a go plate since my lunch hour had already been wasted. I left with a plate of cold fries and Luke warm burger and an empty stomach until I was able to eat it after work. And if you enjoy mushrooms get ready to pay $1 for 2 small slices of sauteed mushroom. I've been to the londoner many times in the past with no issues, but this experience was enough for me to say that I will never eat here or order food from this restaurant every again. The only reason I'm even giving it 2 stars is because past experiences were enjoyable. All it takes is one bad experience for an...