Love this place and my little nephew calls it the doggy restaurant (he's 3) but the food and service has always been good.

I'm finally dusting off my old 2017 review for Boondoggles to provide an update. ​I returned here last night for a pre-birthday outing. While randomly Googling, I remembered Boondoggles and decided to give the 'old place' another try. My first visit was for a dinner with classmates from UHCL; my second was with my brother. ​The eatery looked practically the same as it did nearly eight years ago. Its dive bar meets German beer hall vibe is still very much alive, and the place was still bustling with people. I came in with fish and chips on my mind, but a lengthy scan of the menu led me to the Florentini Chicken, while my brother ordered the shrimp po-boy. ​The Florentini Chicken was really good, and I think it's a solid choice for the health-conscious. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were perfectly crisp. My only wish was that the entire dish had been a bit larger, as the mashed potatoes were gone in just a few spoonfuls. On reflection, while the Florentini Chicken deserves a try, I'll probably stick with pizza next time. ​I asked my brother how he liked his shrimp po-boy, and he had no complaints, so I'll take that as a sign he enjoyed it. Price-wise, while the costs may have risen over the years, they were not unreasonable. read more

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Great neighborhood spot when I'm visiting my dad. Sometimes we drive and sometimes we'll dock the boat and head up. Whatever I order: pizza, chicken tenders, pizza chips, chicken sandwich, burger, this place never disappoints. If you go, make sure to order their french fries and a side of ranch. Both are delicious! Their fries are my absolute favorite! read more

Boondoggles Pub - Pizza - Bars Near Me - El Lago, Texas

The food was amazing! It got here fast and they were super kind to us. We had brought our dog here, and they gave us some dog treats that she loved! Boondoggles is such a pretty, nice place for Sunday brunch. read more

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The pizza is amazing!! I ordered the Quattro Formaggio. Delicious We enjoyed sitting on the patio with Penny, and the wait staff was so kind. They even brought a pup cup for our fur baby. read more

Boondoggles Pub - Pizza in front- John Dough (pepperoni and sausage) and pizza in back- Quattro Formaggio (4 cheese, Canadian bacon & mushroom) - Bars Near Me - El Lago, Texas

Been coming to Boondoggles Pub since the day it was established in 1998. It's been a while & received the same great service from day one. Good food/Pizza, family & pet friendly patio. read more

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Great local pub!! Consistent with their food and service. Try their pizzas or even better the fish and chips. Their cocktails are well balanced and they have a great selection of beer. It is just a fun British pub feel. read more

We wanted a Rueben like Ziggy's Downtown. We googled Best Rubens in our area and Boondoggles came up. Great we love Boondoggles. Used to go there all the time when we had our boat and now kayaks. We sat inside for the first time. Dark, a little loud for 2 o'clock in the afternoon. That's OK we've been bartenders before, we adapt. We asked the bartender about the claim of being the best Rueben in the area, "It was the best sandwich on the menu in her opinion." Great we ordered 2. Disappointment. Skimpy corn beef. No more than 2 tablespoons of sauerkraut tops, no sauce apparent until we found tiny cups, buried under the homemade and yummy chips. The biggest part of this sandwich was the VERY DRY toasted rye bread. Boondoggles is a great place to go and party pulling up your boat to park right there. We're five stars on their pup friendly patio but we can't recommend the Rueben. ‍ read more

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I found out about this place through a TikTok account when someone did a post. I am always looking for local restaurants to support. Boondoggles did not disappoint! The staff was amazing and the food was delicious. The manager even visited the table and was phenomenal. We had to get the wings, we love wings. We appreciate wings that are not frozen. They have delicious wood fired pizza. Get the pizza! They have an amazing menu of craft beers as well. Boondoggles is laid back and great for date night or even for the fam! I am looking forward to going back soon! read more

The food, service and ambiance are unequaled by any other place in clear lake. It's Awesome.

Was looking for a dog friendly restaurant that offered more than just burgers and wings, and we got that and more. This very unique spot offers lots of shaded patio seating and plenty of parking. We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon and was able to self seat immediately. They offered our Pepper a cold bowl of water, which we loved. Our server was very nice and quick. We ordered everything from brick oven pizza, pesto pasta, grilled chicken and even a Pup a patty! Everything was super yummy and Pepper was happy! The Hawaii Pizza with shrimp was a first and a you must try! Great food, great service overall great experience! If your looking for a pup friendly spot that does more than wings and burgers look no further! Happy Eating read more

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This was an amazing experience and great food and better than average service. First and foremost I need to address how generous they are with the portions. Great quality and good location on the water. I will definitely come here again as this was my 3 rd visit and have had quality and consistently good service all 3 visits. Thank you Boondoggles, you fish n chips was superior in quality, portion and delicious!!! read more

My dog Luna's favorite place to get some great pizza and meet a very friendly staff. A great ambiance to just hang out. We love their meatballs too. See you soon :) read more

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The food here is not good like the cheese for the pizza is weird and has a Vomit smell to it and definitely burnt a lot on all the slices . All the menu items are just taste like there deer meat not cooked . The staff here just are very shady and sorta rude. The inside of this place is just dirty old and rotten . This place does get busy for some reason . The prices here wayyy overpriced for a dirty vibe ya get here . Overall it' need to go out or business . read more

My husband and I had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day lunch at Boondoggles! The service, Irish atmosphere, decor and corn beef & cabbage completed our day. read more

Went for a few bites, we tried the pizza chips, amazing!! The buffalo wings, were saucey and crispy! The fried ravioli were probably my favorite though, the filling was so good and had a little spice to them! Very tasty! We wanted to get a pizza, but were too full from our appetizers! Next time! We had great service all around! The atmosphere is total a pub, but a nice one! This is a great place to visit and have a fun time with your family and friends! read more

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Great for lunch or dinner. Good service and food. I go weekly. Bring friends or doggie on porch. A great Sunday brunch. read more

We took a boat ride and stopped by this restaurant, the food was delicious and the place was clean. Loved the atmosphere off the water as well. Service was excellent. Honestly you never no what to expect on the boat but I was shocked because the food was so good. read more

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Great service. Pizza is great! Fries are very exceptional! Had the same waiter 2 twice he checked on us whenever we needed anything. Very good read more

Been coming to boondoggles for over a decade, it's a staple for my friends in seabrook. I love their spinach strawberry salad, they also have yummy pizza chips, bruschetta, and sandwhichs read more

The menu is pretty diverse and the service was excellent! Perfect t place to walk in with a party of 14 with 5 kids. Lots of beers on tap! read more

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Awful service. The hostess took us to a table (party of 4), which was the only table without a QR code for the menu. We sat for 15 minutes & were not brought menus, drinks, or even acknowledged. I went up to the hostess & asked for menus so we could at least figure out what to order, in hopes that we would be served. Another 15 minutes went by & no one bothered to ever come up to us. We walked out & the hostess offered us an apology: "I have no idea where your server is." We never had one to begin with. Also notable, it was not busy. There was another party of 4 who came in after us & had drinks + put in their food order by the time we left. 0/10 recommend. All 4 of us have served in nicer restaurants before & recognize this as wrong. Overall, my best advice is to not bother even considering this place. Save your time & don't waste money on a place that falls short in every way possible. read more

A big shout out to Elizabeth (Lizze) our waitress from Tom & Rhonda; and John & Cindy. We took our friends here for their first time and it was our second time. We raved about our last meal here; mine was buttermilk fried chicken with sides of Yams and green beans; and Rhonda had Fish & Chips which were to die for. John and Cindy ordered a pizza. We did as well. After discussing our last meal with them, they decided to order Fish & Chips to take home what was left. After finishing our pizza we decided to order Fish and Chips to take home too. We then couldn't pass up a delectable cheesecake for dessert. John & Cindy took home a chocolate cake for their dessert. All-in-all it was a fantastic lunch date with friends. Our little redheaded waitress with a million dollar smile was the best. Thank you Elizabeth for your great service. We will be back . Tom & Rhonda and John & Cindy read more

it was amazing the food the atmosphere the people but i did hear this weird whistling sound from time to time.

Great pizza! Definitely recommend! Hidden gem for sure! We will definitely be back! Try the average joe or the bbq chicken pizza!

Wasn't busy when I got there. Waited 15 minutes for someone to come up to the table before I got tired of waiting and left. Terrible service. read more

Update....."the chicken and dumplings" is legit, wow - best in the USA! I then ordered the potato chicken pizza and dipped my pizza crust in the chicken and dumplings and it was out of this world yummy!!! read more

Boondoggle's is always good and consistent. Pizza is delicious and perfectly cooked in that oven. Service was on point at the Bar area. Ambiance is always nice too. read more

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Very cool, chill place where you can enjoy tasty Brick Oven pizza, with your dog, on the patio and watch the beautiful sunset over Clear Lake. They have some tasty appetizers too and delicious salmon. read more

My friends and I came here around noon to celebrate 2/22/22. LOL. Very nice place to go and grab drinks. We sat outside and it was so nice! The staff was very nice, friendly, and attentive. The food was so so good! 10/10 recommend trying this place out! read more

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Service, ambiance, friendliness. From my brief stop, I'd come back for sure to taste their food. Been here a while ago and had apps and those were good. read more

Boondoggles Pub - Pub - Bars Near Me - El Lago, Texas

Excellent service and a fun lively atmosphere in a unique setting. Definitely a pub or NOLA feeling. Our fried ravioli appetizer was delicious! Veggie pizza was good. They have a good drink selection with good prices. We really enjoyed our attentive waiter. This place is beloved for a reason. read more

Great beer selection and friendly down to earth bar staff. I had already eaten dinner but I watched those wood fired pizzas coming in and out of the brick oven. If I had room I would have tried one. I'll be back to sample that at some point for sure. read more

Drove in from Galveston. Sunday Funday. Sat at bar inside because it was a bit chilly/windy for the outside patio today. Seems like this location would be great for outdoor entertainment (they have the space outside but, what do I know?) No Covid masks required but staff wore them. Brook was our bartender; she was friendly and attentive. We had beer from Austin (amber) and a "tropical thunder" cocktail...tasty! We shared a fried shrimp basket...huge shrimp that were slightly overcooked...a tad too rubbery for me which is weird because the food came out quick...5 minutes after we ordered. We ate it all though...no worries! It's an all wood interior, not much decor...or ambiance to it. A few TV's...that's it. (No TV outside) Pet friendly and next door to Chelsea Wine Bar. read more

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WOW, the pizza here... just WOW View of the water with a pizza and a beer hit the spot read more

A HIDDEN GEM!! 2nd best pizza I've had in all of Houston, the Tejas Pizza. 10/10 would recommend and even travel for. I've tried almost every pizza place in Houston and when on a quest to find the best: so far it's the BackPacker from Gypsy Poet. 2nd Place is the Tejas Pizza here at Boondoggles I have been coming here for YEARS. The service, food, and ambience have remained at the same outstanding level since day one. This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time, and the people who work there also make the experience. read more

The only place around that was serving corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day! The Long Island iced tea was great and tasted like a dessert. It was really crowded that day but we sat at the bar and skipped the 10 parties ahead of us. It was a great experience. read more

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BEST fish and chips in seabrook tx. Pizza is delish too here. Love this place. cant wait to go back for some more badass food. Yes Yes yes

Bartender was rude when I picked up takeout order. Threw my change on the counter and walked away. Food had little flavor. Would not recommend read more

A Clear Lake staple Hearty food, great pizzas, and craft beers, good service. Not really showstopping, but definitely worth a stop by if you're good and hungry. Bonus half star rating because you can actually get to their restaurant by boat from Galveston Bay, Clear Lake. Slips available. read more