Black Dog Bar & Grille

4.8

1396 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

At the Black Dog Bar and Grille, we try our absolute best of accommodate seating requests, though we cannot always guarantee them. If your interested reservation time is not available please feel free to give the restaurant a call at anytime at 860.928.0501 & we will try our hardest to fit you in!

Welcome to The Black Dog Bar & Grille! We pride ourselves on amazing food, good drinks & exceptional service.
Start off with with one of our signature appetizers and don’t forget to pair it with one of our tasty specialty cocktails, 16 draft beers or canned craft beers. Follow it with one of our juicy hamburgers, gourmet salads, sizzling steaks, seafood, chicken dinners or indulge in something from our 12 hour slow cooked BBQ pit. Don't forget to try out our new Wood-Fired Pizzas, Breads & Tuscani Sandwiches, at Marley's Pub! Located inside Black Dog Bar & Grille! Same food both places just a different Atmosphere!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 928-0501
Website
http://www.blackdogbarandgrille.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Black Dog Bar and Grille restaurant brings the catering to all events near and far! Black Dog Bar & Grille also has an off-site liquor license so that its bartenders can serve alcohol no matter where your event may be! This BBQ catering company & restaurant serves up hearty and savory entrees, plated or buffet style! Inquire online!
Private party facilities
Book your private events with us! We have 4 different event rooms! These rooms can hold as little as 25 and as many as 120! We are the perfect spot for your baby shower, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, celebration of life, Jack & Jill, Weddings, Engagement party! You name it we can accommodate it!

Location
146 Park Rd, Putnam, CT 06260
Neighbourhood
Putnam
Cross Street
Exit 45 off Interstate I-395
Parking details
Free ample parking
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Friday night from 9pm - 1am.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Colossal Shrimp CocktailUS$11.99
Four large shrimp with cocktail sauce & lemon
Clothes Line Bacon- Thick Cut House Smoked BaconUS$13.99
Choose from: House smoked, Candied, Cracked Peppercorn, NEW Chipotle or our Pick 3 sampler
Burnt BitesUS$12.99
Our smoked brisket burnt ends, served in a casserole with spicy melted pepper jack cheese

Salads

Dressings: House Garlic Dill, Ranch, Italian, Bleu Cheese, Oil & Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette, Jalapeño Ranch

House SaladUS$9.99
Our custom blend of artisan greens & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers & red onions
House Side SaladUS$5.99
Enjoy our Entrée Salad in Smaller Size
Loaded WedgeUS$10.99
Iceberg Lettuce, with Tomato, Bacon & Served with Classic Blue Cheese Crumble & Dressing
Classic Caesar SaladUS$9.99
Romaine Lettuce & Fresh Parmesan, Tossed in Caesar Dressing
Caesar Side SaladUS$5.99
Enjoy our Entrée Salad in smaller size
Southwestern SaladUS$15.99
Romaine Lettuce, Corn Salsa, Peppers, Red Onions, Avocado & Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Salad Add Ons

Shrimp Cocktail (4)US$10.99
Pulled PorkUS$6.99
Beef BrisketUS$7.99
Grilled ChickenUS$5.99
8oz Filet MignonUS$17.99
1/2 SalmonUS$7.99
Full SalmonUS$14.99

Entrees

Broiled SalmonUS$22.99
Plain broiled salmon served with a baked potato and steamed vegetables
Broiled Boneless Chicken BreastUS$16.99
Plain broiled boneless chicken breast with a baked potato and steamed vegetables
Beef BrisketUS$21.99
The most flavorful cut for BBQ, patience, low fire & a touch of smoke make this perfect. Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables
Burnt EndsUS$26.99
A house favorite. These flavor packed cuts from the brisket take savory to all new heights. Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables

Meat Combo:

(Choose your Meats) Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables 1/3 Rack of ribs, 1/2 Chicken, Pulled pork, Brisket, Burnt ends, Smoked kielbasa

Two MeatsUS$28.99
Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables
Three MeatsUS$34.99
Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables
1/2 Smokehouse ChickenUS$17.99
Hearty, juicy, tender & a touch of wood flavor. Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables

Steaks

All Gluten Friendly Steaks are Served with Baked Potato & Steamed Vegetables

Rib Eye SteakUS$32.99
Juicy Marbling, 16 OZ. Perfectly Seasoned & Fire Grilled to Your Liking
Zach's Filet MignonUS$33.99
8 oz. Grilled to Your Liking
Prime Rib
(No au Jus) Cooked to Your Liking - Available on Fridays & Saturdays
- Market Price

Burgers

All gluten friendly burgers are served with side of: Baked Potato or Mixed Vegetable

The BD BurgerUS$19.90
Two 8 oz Pattys of our Fantastic Black Angus Burger, American Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Served on a Gluten Free Bun
CheeseburgerUS$15.99
8 ounces of Black Angus Beef with American Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Served on a Gluten Free Bun
HamburgerUS$14.99
8 ounces of Black Angus Beef with Lettuce & Tomato, served on a gluten free bun

Wood-Fired Pizza

Wood-Fired Pizza
Our 12" Wood Fired Pizzas are Thin Crust and Cooked to Perfection; Make Any Pizza Gluten Friendly for Additional $5

What 1,396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black Dog Bar & Grille offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service" and a "large and impressive menu." Guests love the "excellent" service, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, most visits are enjoyable, with standout dishes like the filet mignon and mac & cheese.

1,396 Reviews

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Patrick
Greater Boston
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter just bought a house in Pomfret. This was our first time at this restaurant. Everything was great!! The food service and vibe! I will be back soon with the family!
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john
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Black Dog continues to expand to accommodate more diners. The restaurant was very crowded but they have a great system of teamwork to handle the delivery of food. You’d think they’d be overwhelmed but they aren’t. Food was great. Two of our party got the filet—have to get the sizzler version.
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Lisa
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been there a few times every time is good. It’s the type of restaurant that’s busy and at times noisy. But that’s to be expected in this environment. A lot of good energy and our waitress was amazing. Good time had by all we will be returning soon.
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Kevin
Las Vegas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food and drinks never disappoint. Service was great. Our server Lily S went up and beyond great service for our party of 7.
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Laura
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Seated in room with no ambiance. Lacked expectationfor Valentines Day celebration. Real disappointment. Waitress rushed us through meal. Poor overall experience. Do not recommend.
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Stephanie J
Connecticut
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff here is absolutely awesome! Very friendly & accommodating. I asked to move my seat and they did so without question. Our Server MK was GREAT! Now the food-we ordered burnt ends appetizer. It was DELICIOUS as was my BF's Filet Mignon. My Prime Rib was another story. Meat was was so cold, the garlic butter on top didnt even melt and had to return to kitchen. Came back not much better. The au jus [which is a KEY part of Prime Rib] was Terrible! Was cold and tasteless. They gave me another from kitchen. It's came out warmer but tasted like every meat they cook there, including the BBQ, watered down. I will definitely be returning but won't be ordering Prime Rib.
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Carmine
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has been our go to place to go out to eat. The food and service is always excellent. Staff is pleasant and quick to tend to diners needs or wants. The managers routinely check on us when eating to make sure everything is to our satisfaction. Well worth the extra money going out to eat.
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BethM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very busy night ! But out Waitress McKenna was on point ! Food came out pipping hot.
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oscar
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always amazing at the black dog never disappoints make sure you get a reservation. They can get busy even though they don’t seem like they’re looking like that.
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Andrew
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. The service was excellent!
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FAQs

Black Dog Bar & Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 928-0501.

Black Dog Bar & Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 1396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

146 Park Rd, Putnam, CT 06260

Additional information

Cross Street
Exit 45 off Interstate I-395
Neighbourhood
Putnam
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free ample parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Friday night from 9pm - 1am.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blackdogbarandgrille.com/
Phone number
(860) 928-0501
Catering
Black Dog Bar and Grille restaurant brings the catering to all events near and far! Black Dog Bar & Grille also has an off-site liquor license so that its bartenders can serve alcohol no matter where your event may be! This BBQ catering company & restaurant serves up hearty and savory entrees, plated or buffet style! Inquire online!
Private party facilities
Book your private events with us! We have 4 different event rooms! These rooms can hold as little as 25 and as many as 120! We are the perfect spot for your baby shower, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, celebration of life, Jack & Jill, Weddings, Engagement party! You name it we can accommodate it!

Black Dog Bar & Grille

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Colossal Shrimp CocktailUS$11.99

Clothes Line Bacon- Thick Cut House Smoked BaconUS$13.99

Burnt BitesUS$12.99

Salads

House SaladUS$9.99

House Side SaladUS$5.99

Loaded WedgeUS$10.99

Classic Caesar SaladUS$9.99

Caesar Side SaladUS$5.99

Southwestern SaladUS$15.99

Salad Add Ons

Shrimp Cocktail (4)US$10.99

Pulled PorkUS$6.99

Beef BrisketUS$7.99

Grilled ChickenUS$5.99

8oz Filet MignonUS$17.99

1/2 SalmonUS$7.99

Full SalmonUS$14.99

Entrees

Broiled SalmonUS$22.99

Broiled Boneless Chicken BreastUS$16.99

Beef BrisketUS$21.99

Burnt EndsUS$26.99

Meat Combo:

Two MeatsUS$28.99

Three MeatsUS$34.99

1/2 Smokehouse ChickenUS$17.99

Steaks

Rib Eye SteakUS$32.99

Zach's Filet MignonUS$33.99

Prime Rib

Burgers

The BD BurgerUS$19.90

CheeseburgerUS$15.99

HamburgerUS$14.99

Wood-Fired Pizza

Wood-Fired Pizza

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Black Dog Bar & Grille offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black Dog Bar & Grille restaurant rated?

Is Black Dog Bar & Grille currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information