This place though just radiates old hauntings of Ken.
Perhaps George, you should do a remodel and clean the place up and make it new. The food is great! Yet, the atmosphere is lacking.
I was there last week again for a pint and it does look tired and a tad "weather-beaten". A little spruce up would do wonders.
This is a great neighborhood hang out we found after moving to West Rouge 3 weeks ago. My husband and I love the fact that this pub is walking distance, serves ice cold beer, staff are friendly and serves decent food.
I'm not sure how many people walk into a pub and expect Marc Thuet quality food (and Chef Thuet DOES NOT craft all his food himself. His sous chefs and line cooks do. He simply oversees production) but Black Dog lives up to standards set for most gastropubs if not exceed them.
Not sure what all the complaints are about but good luck finding a better place to hang out in the area.
I recently took a trip down to the blackdog with my girlfriend on valentines. The only word that really comes to mind is fantastic. I ordered a special off of the valentines menu, while my girlfriend ordered the chicken penne. To say the least the valentines day special was probably one of the better pastas I have ever had with the shrimp and scallops cooked perfectly. My girlfriend also enjoyed her meal, and we both left perfectly content as the meal portions are massive. To cap off this great night the owner himself bought us a slice of cheesecake. The service was spectacular and the food was mouth-watering, and I'm sure we will be eating at the black dog for years to come.
We couldn't agree more and love this place now more than ever. The food is fabulous and the service is top notch. More than it ever was. The previous owner needs to 'keep busy' in his own life and leave this place alone. "Childs" play is a very funny anecdote.
We have never been so welcomed and treated so respectfully and warmly.
(It's blatantly obvious that everyone else has moved on to a better life than him I guess.)
Good job George!! George is a class act.
BTW, no one listens to the bad reviews. The 4 of us love this place even more than we did over the last 16 years.
