Brown Dog Cafe

Name: Brown Dog Cafe
Address: 1000 Summit Place Suite A, Blue Ash, OH, United States, 45242
Telephone: (513) 794-1610
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2707 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Join us for Cincinnati Restaurant Week from September 20-26! We will be serving a three course dinner menu designed for everyone to enjoy. You can make reservations under OpenTable's "Experiences" section. See you soon!

Good food that is not pretentious, this is the motto of Brown Dog Cafe owner and executive chef, Shawn McCoy. McCoy and his culinary team offer spirited, playful dishes that reflect the diverse influences on American food today. The Brown Dog Cafe continues to specialize in wild game preparation.

The Brown Dog Cafe provides casual fine dining for personal as well as business dinners. Our bar is a fun, personable place for drinks.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 794-1610

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(513) 794-1610
Website
http://www.browndogcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Shawn McCoy
Catering
Executive Chef Shawn McCoy will be pleased to personalize a catering menu for your wedding, anniversary, or corporate event.
Private party facilities
Private events are available for the patio and our back room.

Location
1000 Summit Place Suite A Blue Ash, OH 45242
Neighborhood
Blue Ash
Cross street
Glendale-Milford Rd and Reed Hartman
Parking details
PARKING LOT AT PARK
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Crab Cakes$17.00
twin East coast blue crab cakes + remoulade + basil blue slaw + malt fries
Charcuterie$24.00
3 cured meats + 3 artisanal cheeses + seasonal preserves + house variety pickles + crostini; gluten free sans crostini
Sprouts$10.00
roast brussels sprouts + smoked garlic + shallot + brown butter + fried farm fresh egg + sherry + balsamic reduction
Brown Dog Poutine$12.00
fries + beef barbacoa + white cheddar cheese curd + demi + farm fresh egg
Basil Blue Slaw$6.00
red cabbage + carrot + basil + cilantro + gorgonzola crumbles + house made blue cheese vinaigrette
House Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00
One pound of Ohio Amish wings + basil blue slaw + Kaiser pickle. Choice of: Nashville hot sauce — buffalo — bbq
Hummus Plate$12.00
House made hummus + minted cucumber relish + toy box tomatoes + goat cheese + olive tapenade + artichoke tapenade + grilled pita. Gluten free - sub veggies for pita
Brown Dog Fries$6.00
chili garlic + ketchup + honey curry aioli + sea salt
16 Bricks Bakery
medley of locally baked bread + butter + garlic oil
Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00

Side Dishes

Broccoli$5.00
citrus balsamic + basil oil
Burnt Carrots$5.00
smoked honey butter
Roast Garden Vegetables$5.00
squash + green beans + red onion charred peppers + mushroom + red potato
Aspargus$7.00
truffle oil + parmesan
Smashed Yukon Potatoes$5.00
Basil Bleu Slaw$6.00
shaved Napa & red cabbage + carrot + basil + cilantro + gorgonzola crumbles + bleu cheese vinaigrette

Salads

House$7.00
Ohio greens + dried cherry + gorgonzola + spiced pecans + toy box tomatoes + balsamic vinaigrette
- Large$12.00
Grilled Caesar$10.00
romaine + farm fresh egg + prosciutto + parmesan cheese + Caesar dressing
Spinach Bleu$7.00
spinach + gorgonzola + smoked bacon + local egg + marinated tomato + avocado + blue cheese vinaigrette
- Large$12.00

Add-on's for Salads

Chilean Salmon*$12.00
Curried Tofu$6.00
Ohio Amish Chicken Breast$8.00

Dinner Entree's

Filet Mignon$34.00
6 oz Ohio Angus beef tenderloin + wild mushrooms + marsala demi glace + vegetable risotto + smoked provolone
Diver Scallops$36.00
pan seared + roast butternut squash + brussel sprouts + wild mushroom + pearl + onion + beurre blanc + balsamic reduction
My Mom's Beef Stew$25.00
slow roast Ohio Angus Chuck + root vegetables + rich tomato beef stock + smashed Yukon's + grilled bread
Jerk Roast Salmon*$27.00
spice rubbed Chilean salmon + rum + bonnet guava coulis + pineapple salsa + sweet potato mashers + crispy kale
Nashville Airline$25.00
Southern fried Ohio Amish winged breast + Nashville sauce + smashed Yukon's + green beans + goetta gravy
Vegan Bowl$22.00
quinoa + brown + Napa cabbage + pine + nuts + raisin + stewed beans + roast + kale + vegetables + herb salad
Pig & Fig*$28.00
Texas free range wild boar + bourbon + braised figs + roasted vegetables + Ohio apple slaw

House Specialty Burgers

Served as listed. Our 6 oz burgers are ground from Ohio raised angus beef chuck, served on brioche bun + tomato + lettuce + smoked garlic aioli + house fries. Sliced or grilled onion at your request. No Bun No Problem: green salad + sliced tomatoes + red onion + Kaiser pickles + aioli +$2. Substitute Burger: grilled chicken / fried chicken / Beyond Beef Patty

All American$14.00
American cheese + Ohio lettuce + sliced tomato + smoked garlic aioli
French Mud Bath$16.00
wild mushroom + veal demi glace + brie + Ohio lettuce + sliced tomato + smoked garlic aioli
Tex Mex$17.00
beef barbacoa + pico de gallo + Ohio lettuce + ghost pepper jack + guacamole + smoked + garlic aioli
Flying Pig$17.00
house smoked pork + house BBQ + cheddar + Ohio lettuce + tomato + smoked garlic aioli

Pizza Menu

Brick in the oven—From scratch. Gluten free cauliflower crust available $3

Flyin' Hawaiian$18.00
house smoked pork + pineapple + red onion + house BBQ sauce + local cheddar cheese curd + bacon
Mediterranean$17.00
herbed ricotta + feta cheese + spinach + artichoke + grape tomato + banana peppers + olive tapenade + onion
Sweet Dreams$17.00
truffle oil + baby arugula + taleggio cheese + red onion + wild Ohio mushroom + apple slaw + smoked honey
Margherita$14.00
marinara + provolone + basil + fresh mozzarella
Build Your Own
Must indicate sauce & cheese. Toppings/sauces: - $1/each item: marinara — basil olive oil — artichoke — spinach — banana peppers — local wild mushroom — olive tapenade — onion — roast garlic + oil — fresh basil; $2/each item: pepperoni — sausage — salami — capicola — bacon — house smoked pork — cheddar — provolone — fresh mozzarella — herbed ricotta — white cheddar cheese curds — vegan cheese
- Starting at$10.00

What 2,707 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cincinnati / Dayton
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Karp
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Nashville chicken. It was excellent. Their wood-fired pizzas are always good too.
E
Eat2live
Cincinnati
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! The last time I was there I wasn’t impressed, but this time the service and food were perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very pricey. Would like to frequent more often because the location is amazing.
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faithfulcustomer
Cincinnati
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere. Great service. Very pricey for what you get.
KJ
KatieJ
Cincinnati
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
We picked the cafe for two reasons -- an early father's day celebration and also because we have a celiac diner in our party. As most celiac families do, we scoped out the menu on the website to make sure there was something that everyone could safely eat before going. Upon arrival, the waitress let us know that the website is "really outdated" and they have a different menu. The steak my husband hoped to get was not available. The celiac diner's options were less than we thought. We made due but that definitely needs to change. The other comment is on value. We ordered a kids meal and it was $12 plus they charge $3 for every refill. Ok for a celebration dinner but know before you go!
MA
MikeA
Cincinnati
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
There was a ‘closed’ sign on the door when got there. I saw some people inside so I went in and told them about it. They were apologetic and fixed the sign. My coffee had a hair on the side of the cup and the coffee was not hot. Upon request the server replaced it. We ordered omelettes for our breakfast that came with potatoes. The potatoes were not hot and didn’t look like fresh. The prices were a bit higher than other restaurants with similar quality and services. We didn’t enjoy our breakfast. We will not go there anymore
M
Marshall
Cincinnati
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Salads and entrees were creative and delicious, service was very good
BZ
BarbaraZ
Cincinnati
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and service great!
GC
GeorgeC
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Special lunch risotto entre disappointing. Bread board also disappointing. Desserts ordered were excellent.
SC
SuzanneC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Power went out due to big storm and our service was not interrupted because they had a generator. Good food and service.
ED
EliseD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great as well as the service. The atmosphere was pleasant, we enjoyed seeing all the dogs. Food and beverage choices were great.
JW
JoanieW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I thought the food was good but too expensive for us seniors on a fixed income. Key lime pie just ok, not exceptional. Waitress was tired, had worked a double shift and let us know. It lessen the mood of our rare dinner out.
G
Gigi
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Long time patrons—ever since it opened. Keeps getting better and better. Love the bread basket with roasted garlic. Salmon was superb.
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ellenS
Cincinnati
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Was a little disappointed. The Brown Dog used to have a really nice menu but now it’s mostly burgers and pizzas with a few other options. Maybe now they are in a park setting they are trying to appeal more to family dining. A couple of the appetizers were not available and the service was just ok.
SF
SamF
Cincinnati
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We booked a reservation for 7:45pm with our two kids after playing at summit park. We got there at 7:38 and were seated at 7:50pm in the corner of the restaurant after the hostess greeted and took two other couples that walked in after us before even acknowledging us. Once we were sat in the corner, we waited until 8:05 and at that time decided that since we had not even yet had a server stop by and tried to get the managers attention twice for help that we were going to leave. We let the manager know when we were leaving at 8:08 of why we decided to leave and he simply said okay have a nice night. Highly disappointed in the service and response from management regarding our visit. We frequent Summit park often and will not attempt to visit this establishment again.
JR
JayR
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place Great food Great selection of bourbons, drinks and beer Love their house salad with dried cherries and candied pecans and the creamy balsamic dressing
GL
GabrielL
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Food was great. Burger was one of the best I've ever had. Service instead was slow. Table wasn't ready. The host left us at the table with no indication that that was our table. I asked if there was a better table and he literally left without acknowledging my question. Took a long time to be served. Maybe I got there the wrong night. It has a lot of potential
SJ
SueJanet
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greeted warmly by hostess. Given a choice of seating. Our waitress was helpful, efficient and fun! The food was so good and we were able to share a couple of the items. A lovely lunch experience! We will be back.
AA
AnneA
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
The food is good here. We had burgers that were delicious. I ordered no bun and the extra lettuce and tomato made for a good side salad. Fries are always tasty. There is miscommunication about reserving a table outside. When I made my reservation online, I noted that we wanted that but when we arrived, we were told that can't be done online. There was also a group that had reserved the outside area but there were still several empty tables available. Please be clear on the site.
J
Julie
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Brown Dog’s decor and ambiance is wonderful! Our server was delightful. Our food took over an hour to be served which was fine with me, but my friend was very unhappy. There was no reason given. I thought the drinks were pricy… an old fashion was 12.00. I didn’t enjoy the Brussels sprout appetizer. I felt it needed more sauce and the sprouts needed to be cooked longer. My burger was ok. I thought the Brie burger would be yummy, but it wasn’t my favorite. This is my second time dining here. I won’t be coming back again. I didn’t enjoy my meal that evening either.
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ewg1
Naples
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great server, great food, great timing with our drinks and food!! We’ll be back!!
S
Shelly
Cincinnati
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. Tried dishes we had not tried previously and were not disappointed. Server was wonderful. Let us talk and visit with our guests while being attentive. Never disappointed!
JH
JeffreyH
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Olivia made it one of the most enjoyable evening I’ve had in a long time. The food was excellent service was outstanding and the ambience, we ate outside, was perfect.
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Armby
Cincinnati
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always our "neighborhood" favorite. Menu always has at least one new foodie item. Service was very good .... but sometimes is "spotty". Even the burgers are some of the best. We try to go once a month. Call ahead to be sure that it is "open" and that they have a table for you.
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Zebramel
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. Many items on the menu I would like to try.
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montchick
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
The menu didn't have the variety I remember. The patio was nice as well as the cocktails. Crabcakes were ok and my BFs meal was so so, Nashville chicken.
MP
MrsP
San Francisco
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
Slow service and wouldn’t seat our party with 1 person not there, but the restaurant was empty. Not going back.
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Annie
Cincinnati
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great patio
LC
LindaC
Cincinnati
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience4
Checking on my beet/goat salad was a little dry, again. If you could remedy this problem, it would be a much much much better salad
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Baddbj
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time visiting this restaurant. It's a very nice place to eat. The atmosphere is outstanding and the customer service was great!!!
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Satisfied
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the option of sitting outside. Umbrellas blocked the sun. Service was great, server friendly and when we ask, recommended foods. Manager worked right along side the servers and busters.
PD
PaulD
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Overall a nice place in a great location. A few minor things which are easy to improve would make this a great place for a dinner & drinks. (1) I ordered an old fashioned - a pretty straight forward beverage, however it was an over sugared glass of ice with what amounts to a fruit salad. Bartender is using a full orange slice vs. an orange rind, excessive volume of Ice & simple syrup with crushed cherries made it overly sweet watered down beverage masking the bourbon. (Should use 1 large ice cube vs. cup of ice). (2) I ordered the parmesan truffle fries with my burger ($4) up charge. My meal came out with regular fries, I mentioned I had ordered the parm/truffle fries - and the waiter brought back a cup of truffle oil & a ketchup cup full of parmesan. At $21 for a burger + fries, it was pretty disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Brown Dog Cafe and we will be back. Everything from the cocktails to dessert was amazing.
SL
ScottL
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
everything was great, the hostess was not the most friendly person...
JH
JanetH
Cincinnati
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and wanted to substitute a small side of slaw for the fries… I was disappointed to see a $5.00 up charge to my bill‼️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were in town for work, and picked this place based on reviews. The building, staff and food were amazing. Loved the place, very cool decor. The staff was amazing, so polite and helpful. The food, wow, so great. Highly recommend this place.
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Foodlover
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
The biggest issue I had is they would not accommodate my party of 2 with a bigger table even though there were other tables available and they sat 2 ladies next to us in a booth. Those small tables in the middle are way too small for a business lunch and VERY uncomfortable to eat.
JB
JellyBoom
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
A Beautiful Nightmare. So Nope, Nope, Nope, and Nope. Hotel flavorless fare. Prices too high. Looks good and feels good but the staff is plastic and pretentious. They don't express sincere apologies very well when they mess up, so I'm convinced the wait staff are trained to upsell you in a "dumb blonde" way by excusing themselves for not communicating well or mentioning the upcharges or mistakes. I would not recommend.
LS
LaurenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! The goetta gravy was amazing and the chicken and waffles is my new favorite!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Holly was great and we enjoyed everything. The GM, Maxim, came over to see us. Classy move Max…5 star review for you and your team.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brown Dog Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 794-1610.

Brown Dog Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 2707 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(513) 794-1610

1000 Summit Place Suite A Blue Ash, OH 45242

Additional information

Cross street
Glendale-Milford Rd and Reed Hartman
Neighborhood
Blue Ash
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
PARKING LOT AT PARK
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Shawn McCoy
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.browndogcafe.com/
Phone number
(513) 794-1610
Catering
Executive Chef Shawn McCoy will be pleased to personalize a catering menu for your wedding, anniversary, or corporate event.
Private party facilities
Private events are available for the patio and our back room.

Brown Dog Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Brokers

Salmon Burger

Brown Dog Fries

Appetizers & Share-Ables

Crab Cakes$17.00

Charcuterie$24.00

Sprouts$10.00

Brown Dog Poutine$12.00

Basil Blue Slaw$6.00

House Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00

Hummus Plate$12.00

Brown Dog Fries$6.00

16 Bricks Bakery

Soup of the Day

Side Dishes

Broccoli$5.00

Burnt Carrots$5.00

Roast Garden Vegetables$5.00

Aspargus$7.00

Smashed Yukon Potatoes$5.00

Basil Bleu Slaw$6.00

Salads

House$7.00

Grilled Caesar$10.00

Spinach Bleu$7.00

Add-on's for Salads

Chilean Salmon*$12.00

Curried Tofu$6.00

Ohio Amish Chicken Breast$8.00

Dinner Entree's

Filet Mignon$34.00

Diver Scallops$36.00

My Mom's Beef Stew$25.00

Jerk Roast Salmon*$27.00

Nashville Airline$25.00

Vegan Bowl$22.00

Pig & Fig*$28.00

House Specialty Burgers

All American$14.00

French Mud Bath$16.00

Tex Mex$17.00

Flying Pig$17.00

Pizza Menu

Flyin' Hawaiian$18.00

Mediterranean$17.00

Sweet Dreams$17.00

Margherita$14.00

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