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The Dog House - Reviews

39 Pier 39, 94133 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
68

Reviews

42.6%

Satisfaction

30

negative

9

neutral

29

positive

What people say about The Dog House

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Steven M. C.
Review date: 09/27/2025
3
Disappointing Food, Friendly Service
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The staff were very friendly, but the food was of very poor taste and expensive. I was completely disappointed with the Clam Chowder.
  • staff8
  • food taste2
  • price3
  • Clam Chowder1
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Kay
Review date: 04/26/2025
1
Terrible food, avoid this place
As often to be expected in such touristy places, the food was absolute garbage. You'd better go somewhere else.
  • food1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Josef A.
Review date: 04/26/2025
1
Rude Service, Terrible Hot Dogs
My experience at this restaurant was very negative. The lady serving was rude, and the hot dogs were trash. I would advise others to walk a few meters down the street towards Pier 31, where there are loads of people selling much fresher, high quality dogs.
  • fresher dogs9
  • high quality dogs9
  • lady1
  • hot dogs1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Brooke N.
Review date: 11/18/2024
8
Quick and Friendly Clam Chowder Stop
This stand is conveniently located just outside of Pier 39, near the street. We ordered a bread bowl clam chowder. The ladies working were very friendly and served up a hot bowl of chowder very quickly. My husband, a big fan of clam chowder, enjoyed the chowder itself, though he wasn't as keen on the bread bowl, which might have been due to it being a lot of food right before our big lunch. It was a fun little stop with no wait and fair prices. We spent about $12.
  • bread bowl clam chowder6
  • hot bowl of chowder8
  • ladies working9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Vanessa K.
Review date: 09/02/2024
2
Overpriced, Bland Hotdogs
The women selling the hotdogs were nice enough, but it's absurd to call them "the best" or "gourmet" 🤣. They are simply cheap, bland, flavorless boiled hotdogs with no extra toppings or choices. The "cheese" is liquid fake cheese that also lacks any flavor. For an expensive $8 hotdog (!), they could grill them, offer real toppings beyond packets of ketchup and relish, and perhaps a vegan option given the high price. It felt like a real waste of money.
  • women selling7
  • hotdogs2
  • toppings1
  • cheese1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Stacey J.
Review date: 08/11/2024
9
Great food and nice people near SFO
After checking out, I had some time before my flight and found this place on Google. It was advertised as being close to SFO with good food. My experience was great; I met some very nice people, and it was someone's birthday that night (the 26th). I hope they had a good time. Tysm!
  • good food8
  • nice people9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Red N.
Review date: 07/16/2023
2
Disappointing Hotdog Experience
My experience at the restaurant was quite disappointing. The hotdog itself was described as 'liebloser' (lifeless), and it was served dry with a rubbery bun. To make matters worse, the sauces had to be squeezed out of packets themselves, and there were no additional ingredients offered. It was just a dry sausage and a rubbery bread.
  • hotdog2
  • sauces2
  • additional ingredients1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Craig P.
Review date: 06/30/2023
2
Overpriced Garbage, Street Vendors Better
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. I found the food to be overpriced garbage. For the price, I would have preferred to buy a sausage wrapped in bacon with onions and peppers from street vendors, which costs significantly less. The overall value was poor, and I cannot recommend this establishment based on my visit.
  • food1
  • price1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
La C. D. S.
Review date: 10/31/2022
6
Average Price, Good for Snacks
The average price is okay, but if you want to eat properly, the price becomes expensive because you have to order a lot. I recommend it as something to snack on. It's located right at the entrance of the pier, so it's easy to find.
  • average price5
  • something to snack on7
  • location8
  • price3
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Eddie
Review date: 06/10/2022
2
Rude Service and Overcharged
My experience was negative due to the service and price. I was charged $4 for a soda that should have cost $3. 50. When receiving my change, the staff member bypassed my open hand and put the money directly into the tip box without asking. This was very rude. I regret not saying anything at the time and will ensure I only accept correct change next time. I do not recommend expecting change from this establishment, especially given the staff's behavior.
  • soda2
  • change1
  • staff member1

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