The Dog House — Restaurant in Pensacola

I'm going to preface this with saying this was a mixed experience. This took course over an hour with waiting. This is probably not normal for the establishment, but I wanted to give a detailed review of our experience. Food: The food is okay if satisfactory. For the price, I feel it is lackluster. The fries were basically McDonald's fries except less oily and salty. The pork belly would have probably been good if we didn't have to sit for over an hour waiting for our other friend to receive their food. We ended up having to go and reheat it, but by then the bread was soggy. The meat could have also been more plentiful for the $10 price point. The veggie dog was interesting, but again having to try to reheat it later made it taste probably not as intended. The chilli dog was the only one that wasn't absolutely cold and didn't need to be reheated, but that was due to being the last food we were waiting on due to a mix up in the ticketing system. Service: Chris is great. He was very accommodating and nice. When told one of the party members still hadn't received their food after an hour and us coming to the counter two times to inquire about this, he took over and made sure we got the food and a little extra. However, when the food was given to us, it was given in a to-go bag when the other members at the table still had their sit down meals untouched and were not given a to-go bag of our own. We had to carry out our open food at this point because it felt like we were being rushed out. In that hour though, not once did any other worker in the establishment notice the other two members of the group hadn't touched their food because we were waiting on the final order. When asked about the order previously, one of the workers said, "But I made it twice." Sure, you could have made it twice, but we never got it. It seems that the process is you order and they put it in a system to be ticketed, it gets printed and sent to the cooks, and then a waiter comes out later to hand you your order. None of the waiters that passed by us bothered to check on us or noticed that there were two meals totally untouched. We were in the front in plain view of...

Upon walking in - the color scheme, lighting, and design gave me a sense of peace (which was much needed for the day I was having)!  The amosphere is fantastic,  decorated with authentic art and the open design delivered an appreciated cathedral type of listening experience.   Sitting near the kitchen, it's not too loud and the temperature is comfortable. The employees are navigating around eachother with confidence and joy.  Pleasant music softly plays in the back ground as you hear the echo of fish sizzling in the fryer.  It smells like cooked seasoned fish but with a hint of lemon.  That drew my attention to the cleanliness of the restaurant.  The counters were spotless, (if you are particular about cleanliness and restrooms you wont be disappointed here). There were a few pieces of garbage like a staw wrapper, a napkin, and a chip left on the ground along with empty trays on the table after a group left.  Within minutes a team member had cleaned the area.   I wondered if I should leave my tray on the table or find a trash can.  I figured since it's self seating it's self cleaning too; however, an employee asked if he could take it for me while returning to the kitchen from delivering another customers meal. I had a chicken salad sandwich with whole grain toasted bread and fries.  (I normally don't eat out because I have conditions, but I had no troubles here). I will definitely be back for their almost famous banana pudding!

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Date of visit: June 13, 2025 - 8:00 AM

My wife and I visited for the first time this morning right when they opened, and we’re so glad we did! We were greeted and seated immediately by our friendly waiter, and the service from start to finish was absolutely awesome.

We were excited to try the $13 bottomless mimosas — such a great deal! They have a smart policy where mimosas are served while you’re dining, plus one last glass after you finish. It’s a great way to keep things fair and the tables turning.

For food, I ordered the Southern Plate with eggs, home fries, Conecuh sausage, and a biscuit — plus a side of pork belly. This meal was top-tier. The biscuit was fresh, soft, flaky, and perfect with a little honey. The pork belly? Cooked to perfection. 10/10 for me!

My wife had the Classic Burrito but substituted it for a bowl instead. She loved it and even shared a few bites with me — the picante sauce tasted super fresh, and her dish also earned a solid 10/10.

The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and for dog lovers — they’ve thought of everything. There’s outdoor seating in the shade, water bowls out front, and even dog treats on the tables.

From food to service to pricing, this place absolutely nailed it. We’ll definitely be back to try the lunch and dinner menu. Highly recommend....