Barking Dog
“We were also no where near the only people with a furry friend as the patio was crawling with fidos.”
“At 94th st and 3rd Ave, it's a really convenient place to grab a great brunch and stay in the Upper East side, and it is even reasonably priced for NYC!”
“Btw, this place accepts credit card, contrary to what another review said”
Barking Dog
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Solid 3-star almost-diner for this swath of the UES, where the number of strollers is almost higher than the number of dog-poo piles lying around. The Barking Dog Cobb salad, with its tuft of alfalfa sprouts and generous handfuls of bacon, avocado, and bleu cheese, was unexpectedly delicious. Maybe I've just had one too many disappointing chopped salads or maybe I should resign myself to the fact that the tastiest salads are the ones loaded with cheeses and meats, but the salad was the unanimous winner at the table.
The smoked salmon eggs Benedict, on the other hand – well, points to Barking Dog for keeping the dish simple, instead of adding pureed tomato or candied salmon roe, and for the two perfectly poached eggs (which I still have yet to master). But the English muffin base lost any initial crispiness and reverted into chewy, tasteless pucks. The best thing on that plate was the potato hash and, I mean, I'll never say no to fried potatoes. To be honest, I'm not even sure why I ordered an eggs Benedict sauce, because hollandaise sauce reminds me of those crazy Betty Crocker creations of gelatin and mayo.
Service wasn't especially warm, though we did go at the tail end of crazy brunch rush, and I would have liked having utensils when we sat down.
NEXT TIME: this seems like a comfortable, reliable, well-worn (and I say that in the most complimentary sense) weekend brunch spot for dog owners and dog lovers, but in the meantime, I think I'll try to perfect the poached egg at home.
Barking Dog was always my favorite lunch spot on the Upper East Side. I always had the Cobb Salad and Peanut Butter Mousse Pie for desert. Over the years I've enjoyed their special ice cream deserts and other dishes. The atmosphere is fun. Staff friendly. My order is always accurate. I leave full and with an empty wallet!
I've been going elsewhere if I can't get there early for lunch. The place gets too crowded and the noise level is not conducive to socializing. By the time you talk loud enough to be heard everyone in the surrounding area hears your conversation. I've learned to socialize elsewhere and just go to Barking Dog to eat and hit the road.
I'd love to try take out or delivery. This Winter I may try to see how they do. The prices are high compared to other establishments of this nature. I've been trying others lately and found I can get the same quality for less without the noise and crowds.
I think the fact that it is a neighborhood staple, and Sex and the City shows are their claim to fame, they can do very well in the future. Some places like"Fetch" across the street did not make it! Rents keep going up.
If you want a good meal, and don't mind eating while rubbing elbows with the next table, this is a good spot!
This spot is so, so cute. We got a table outside on what felt like the first sunny day in YEARS and I was so pleasantly surprised. I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and a coffee – both were divine. Our server was really nice. Would definitely return!
Such a cute establishment – there are so many doggies and dog lovers, we don't think anyone had an actual conversation with another, just smiled and oogled at the other doggies. I got the eggs florentine and the other half got the shrimp, salmon and corn frittata. The frittata was tastier. I would not order the eggs florentine again, it was a bit bland. Service was friendly. Probably a 3 for food, but bumped up to 4 stars cos I love dogs.
Typical neighborhood haunt. The food is just fine, not too fancy just good for a quick bite. If I were visiting my friend who lives in a building nearby, not sure I would return. The food didn't wow me.
This place is great for a hangover cure, a boozy brunch, cute date, or anything else 🙂 My friend and I tried this place for brunch after a long night out and we were delightfully surprised!
Decor: sophisticated & friendly. The dog theme is clearly implemented throughout in a non stuffy, clean and inviting space. I wouldn't call this place is not a diner, but it gives you the easy breezy, carefree feel. Very relaxing for a morning feast. There is outside seating and great natural light fills the space. It somehow made me feel like it had a Mediterranean feel- probably because of the colors used.
Service- GREAT! Our waitress, Briana, was a joy! She was knowledgable of the menu, which is always important, smiled every time she came to the table, and extremely attentive. We never had to ask for a refill and she let us sit and chat– never did we feel rushed, even though it was very busy! There was a young man, who I assume was the manager, walking around and keeping the place running smoothly. I imagine he runs a tight ship because the service just sailed along … Calm waters all around.
FOOD: Being southern, this is the closest place I've found to give me the home cooked breakfast feel! Eggs, bacon, hash browns and endless coffee.. Simple but GOOD. Their portions were also huge so come hungry.
Overall this is a great breakfast brunch staple in the UES. I've never had their lunch or dinner but it did look appetizing.
This place is good for a standard brunch that's good for your wallet but not amazing for your stomach. The pancakes were flat-out BAD but everything else so far was…okay. Nothing at the menu jumps out as really good yet I've come back here a few times. Nice to come and sit in a booth and talk but…you can probably cook something tastier at home. I think dinner or lunch might be better…
Really nice place for brunch. Five of us came here on a relatively busy Sunday early afternoon brunch. They don't take reservations so we all hung by the bar and entrance area. The bar was pretty packed, so a few of us stood by the entrance.
Now, their entrance/foyer/lobby area is a bit weird. It's super tight, not unusual for restaurants in the city, but they have a fake door set up. There's a mini room where the hostess stands (with a counter and cashier) but it's freezing. The wind and cold come straight through the main door and into this small room, which then comes into the restaurant because the door that leads into it doesn't have a wall, really. It's hard to explain, but it just makes no sense.
Anyway, after about a 20min wait, we were seated. Our waitress came by with water and she was very energetic, upbeat, and friendly. The food here was fantastic and I'd recommend to the restaurant to revamp and refine their menu to make things look and sound more satisfying, especially because it really is!
I got a coffee and ordered the mushroom pepper frittata, which was delicious! The biscuit it came with was also tasty and overall, a solid meal. The portions are a good size where you can eat the entire meal without feeling gluttonous.
Overall a solid place with good service.