Fat Dog Kitchen — Restaurant in Dover

Let me start with saying that we've eaten at FDK numerous times over the years for breakfast and have loved it each time. Today was the first time we went in for lunch and it was a completely different experience.

Upon just walking in and hearing the wait staff speak with the kitchen staff there was clearly a substantial breakdown in communication. Orders just sitting waiting to be picked up, orders being returned because they didn't have "xy or z". That should have been enough for us to realize they were having an off day, but we stayed. I ordered a beer and didn't receive it for about 20min. Which is the same time our food arrived. I got the meddi-dilla and that was supposed to come with their coleslaw, pickles and a side of sour cream. I asked our server about the aforementioned and she told me it didn't come with any of that, but she would put the order in. I watched the sour cream get out into a dish and sit on the counter for about 15min. She came over to check on us and bring the ketchup we had asked for when the food was delivered. She asked about the sour cream and if I had gotten it, I explained that I hadn't. There was then an excuse as to why it was not brought over. FDK has been much much busier than today and they functioned flawlessly. The quality of the burger was good, the meddi-dilla was okay. Pork was very dry.

This definitely is not their norm, however I'll probably give it a couple months...

What a gem! So delighted to find this happening little space. It’s always a huge plus when the owner is busting it in the kitchen, and this guy was rocking it solo with just a dishwasher. Great vibes from the staff and you can tell by the decor that these people just know how to have a good time. Corned beef hash seemed to be started out boiled dinner style, as the potatoes were soft and delicious with flavors of beef! It’s always a real treat when you order hash and you’re not presented with a pile of dog food. The Captain’s French Toast was a fun, tasty rendition of a classic. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect. The Perro Gordo was a very well done version of huevos rancheros. Homemade salsa was on point and you can never go wrong adding chorizo to this breakfast classic. You can tell the owner cares about his craft, as you can taste it in every bite. The server was mobbed, but did an outstanding job of checking on us and making sure our coffees stayed full. Food or service didn’t suffer one bit on a busy Saturday. Overall an outstanding first experience and I can’t wait to...

12/28/2024. I took my bride to FDK to fill-up on the most important meal of the day: Breakfast! Ally served our morning with her charm, service and pleasantries.

Oh, btw, nice Grateful Dead dining music.

Here we go. Coffee. Nice!

Large Orange Juice, yes it is Filled To The Rim!!!

A Jumbo Wild Blueberry Muffin, toasted. WoW!!

The entrees added up to Miss Maple skillet and the Shakshuka skillet. ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️ Thank You Fat Dog!! ----++++---- Fat Dog Kitchen is hitting on all cylinders with their new location!! Yes, day #1 demand surpassed the supply, that is great!! Today, FDK dug in to their goodness of all staff to serve our crew the best flavor, freshest ingredients and FDK love in all of our lunch menu items. FDK 2024, who could have thought we are now in Prime Time!!! ♥️ ---- snip ---- Noontime Lunch at their new location, it is heaven!!! ( 📸 #11, 12, 13 & 14) ---- snip ---- Oak Street Dover, NH!! Plenty of free parking. Here we come, see you Friday May 17th, 2024 ♥️. ---- snip ---- Sunday breakfast. Grilled Blueberry Muffin, Cash's Favorite, Black Coffee & a large...