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Black Dog Bar & Grille, Putnam, CT

Black Dog Bar & Grille

4.8
4.8
1391 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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!

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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
  • 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! <br />Black Dog Bar &amp; 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 &amp; restaurant serves up hearty and savory entrees, plated or buffet style! Inquire online! <br /><br />
  • 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!
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,391 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Dog Bar & Grille offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," varied menu, and cozy ambiance. Regulars rave about the "exceptional" dishes and drinks. Although some reviews mention noise and occasional menu changes, the restaurant remains a favorite for many.

1,391 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. BethM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 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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  3. oscar

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 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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  4. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 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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  5. Patty

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great here enjoyed our meals and atmosphere

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  6. Michaela

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite new place! Love everything about it, the menu, the atmosphere, the people!

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  7. Gary

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Dog was great as usual. The trip from Johnston, RI is worth the while.

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  8. kjclc

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Dog has the best staff, and Nate took great care of us. Everything was excellent. The highlight was the new cappuccino and the fresh espresso martini!

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  9. Michelle

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food!! One of our favorite local places.

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  10. Peggy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was NO appitizer of DEEP FRIED STRING BEANS WITH GARLIC DIP ON MENU.?????? was told they no longer offer them.. this was a STAPLE of Black DOG very unhappy to not have that option any longer... My Concern was the Thursday 'special' Chicken Pot Pie... The top of the pie was a circular DISK pastry that was baked 'separate' from the pot of chicken in a cream sause that was filled with potatoes mostly very small amount of meat .. maybe 6 small pieces at most .. The seasoning was lacking.. and worst of all it was "WARM" not even 'oven hot' .. the top pastry 'disk' could be lifted and put to the side if you wanted.. It was not how a POT PIE should be. The serving sizes of the Kelbasi, pulled pork and Brisket .. were very skimpy for the price increase.. not happy about that at all.. The rolls were served COLD with the regular honey butter. The Pepperoni pizza was looking good.. but all the hype of a PIZZA oven.. left that look deceiving as the crust on the bottom was not fully cooked soggy.. Pizza oven from Italy should of cooked that pie !! The savior of the night was the CHICKEN WINGS appitizer as they were very tasty and full of flavor.... When asked for Celery and bluecheese to eat with them was told they don't have Celery ... ??? Baffled at that. The server was great .. she was very attentive and sweet... HIGHLIGHT of night . So to say that it was great would not be true.. it seems that the Black Dog has changed. or is it the CHEF ??

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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 1391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Black Dog Bar & Grille

146 Park Rd, Putnam, CT 06260

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Exit 45 off Interstate I-395
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 928-0501
  • Catering
    Black Dog Bar and Grille restaurant brings the catering to all events near and far! <br />Black Dog Bar &amp; 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 &amp; restaurant serves up hearty and savory entrees, plated or buffet style! Inquire online! <br /><br />
  • 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!
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