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Local Dogs

4.6 (107 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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LOCAL DOGS ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Heather M.

Cute place! Between 3 of us we tried the Coney Island, Chicago, and Philly dogs (veggie). All were very tasty! Super soft buns too. Don't skip out on the fries (devoured them) or the frosé... it tastes like they muddle strawberries and mix them into it. Yum! There is plenty of room indoors and a nice area outside, but I will say they could definitely be more dog-friendly. With their name and all the dogs with their logo, it'd be extra cute if they had a little dog menu. There's an area that looks like a place where dogs could play but it is for children. That's a brilliant idea if it kept all the kids in there away from other diners but that's sadly not the case. Less kids - more dogs! All in all, worth stopping in.

Local Dog
Mike C.

First time trying this local spot out. Very clean and inviting on the outside and the inside. Large community style seating was great. Our server was very friendly and explained the menu. He even gave us suggestions as first timers. The food came out quick and was hot and fresh. The fries are fresh cut skin on. They were delicious. The Local Dog comes covered is queso. The Philly Dog is smothered in Peppers, Onions and Cheese. If you're on Galveston this is a must for a quick meal at a good price. Lots of other options on the menu. Don't pass them up!

Chicago
Brett N.

Why 5 stars? Because these dogs were delicious and not overly filling. --- --- --- My in-laws have made it an annual tradition to get a beach house in Galveston around Thanksgiving every year and Local Dogs was our first stop after we arrived into town. We have a great hot dog place near us in Conroe, but the negative is that after we eat there, we leave with bricks in our stomach. Here, I had a couple of hot dogs and some sides and left feeling like a million bucks. I think the key is that they are not too big, which also gives the benefit of being able to try more, because the menu is full of awesome variety. I went with the Chicago Dog (plus ketchup, minus mustard obviously), and the french dip. I'd give the Chicago 5-stars and the french dip 4. I also appreciated that they had cheese curds as a side, something I'll always opt for when it's on a menu. The fries were really solid too. I also walked next door and grabbed a snow cone, which was super basic, but did the job of allowing me to end the meal with something sweet.

Pork slider
Stephanie W.

Heck yes I recommend! NYC dog was stellar. The sauerkraut & mustard was perfect. Pork sliders have apple in the slaw so if that's your jam, you'll love it! If not, get one of the other amazing options. Service is top notch and you can't beat the laid back, family vibes. Super light & bright w family style seating and immaculately clean.

Philly cheesesteak dog
Emily J.

Super fun and casual atmosphere here. The service is great - we were actually waited on by the owner himself. I've been hearing it's been crowded here since opening, but today there was almost no wait and we were able to get a table for our whole group (10 people). It's nice how they have the long communal tables. Philly cheesesteak dog was very good but next time I want to try the local dog. Fried very fresh but could have been crispier. Cheese curds were amazing. I want to give a demerit for having Pepsi instead of Coke but I enjoyed my visit so much, I won't complain. Nice merch too. I walked out with a good quality new hat.

Pizza dog
Brady R.

We have gone back twice since my first review...they are the same quality and value as before. In fact, we liked it so much we went for lunch two weekends in a row when we came to Galveston (from houston to go to the beach). -- Pup in tow .. thanks local dogs !

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Dave F.

New to Galveston - Local Dogs! This place has a nice variety of gourmet dogs and sliders. Today was actually the first day open for regular business. We ordered a few different types of dog combos. The hot dogs were great - gourmet quality without a long wait. I enjoyed all of the dogs. We also ordered cheese curds which my son demolished. The place is cool - you can watch Ashley and Mike on TV here. Can't wait to come back!!

Danielle P.

I love a good hot dog! Local Dogs is super modern and a classic atmosphere. I was debating on how many dogs to get but I knew I wanted cheese curds. I opted for one dog. I also ordered a dirty soda. The food is good. I will say the bun was a lot of bread for me. The curds were really good as well as the dirty soda. I did feel like the prices were a bit high for what you get. I would definitely come back though. I love the community table vibe for dining indoors.

Current menu
Courtney M.

Hot dogs were amazing here!! The owners are always welcome doing hard to make sure everyone is well taken care of. Big space with family style seating in and out and even bar seating. The snocone place next store is a huge plus. My only complaint is the sink in the bathroom has a short funnel and water squirts everywhere/all over you. I thought this was odd considering their reputation. I'm sure it's something they're working on.

Local dogs in Galveston.
Griff G.

Ok, they stock coke in a bottle, but not Diet Coke, they have batches made of the pulled pork and chicken salad, but don't offer one of each when you want a sampling of all three (beef) on one order of sliders...!!!! I wanted to try them all to see which one or ones i liked. Seems customer request are not allowed. Business 101...says do it if it adds value at a reasonable cost ($0) to the customers experience ... so????

Waiting for our dogs at the shared space tables.
Marianne M.

We stopped by for lunch while in Galveston visiting the Bryan Museum. We've been wanting to try it since we watched the episode on Restoring Galveston. It was a Thursday afternoon. We had no trouble finding a parking spot. Walked right up to the window to order and were surprised to see Michael working. Ordered and took our seats in their large dining area. Soon after our hot dogs arrived. Fast and friendly service. Michael walked around the dining area greeting guests and thanking them for stopping by. He even made a balloon animal for the little boy sitting at the other side of our shared space table. Hot dogs were great and fries were fresh. We'll definitely be back.

Coney Islander w/ free stickers
David V.

Local Dogs - A Great Galveston Stop! Just got back from Galveston after getting some awesome drone footage of the Carnival Dream leaving port and needed a bite before hitting the road back to Houston. Checked Yelp and Local Dogs was high on the list, so I stopped in around 5 PM. I can see why it's so well-rated--it's a solid spot! The Good Stuff (The "Pros") * The staff was incredibly friendly, making for a very welcoming experience. * The entire restaurant was spotlessly clean, and I appreciated the open kitchen concept--you can tell they take pride in their space. * My food came out super fast! I'm not sure if that's standard, but it wasn't busy when I was there. * The main event, the hot dog, was genuinely tasty. I got the Coney Islander (chili, onions, cheese, and mustard). It hit the spot! * A small but important detail: the fountain drink ice is fantastic! It's like a smaller, chewable nugget/pebble ice. A+ for that. * They even have free stickers (grabbed a couple for my drone case) --- Room for Improvement (The "Cons") * The biggest letdown was the fries. They were a bit limp and definitely needed to be double-fried for some much-needed crispiness. * The sugar-free drink options are very limited--only Pepsi Zero and iced tea. Would love to see a few more zero-sugar choices. Overall Despite the fries, I really enjoyed my stop at Local Dogs. The friendly service, clean environment, and tasty dog make it a great spot for a quick and satisfying meal in Galveston. I'd recommend checking it out.

The foods. Deviled eggs, Chicago dog, and local dog
Sandra K.

Quality of the hotdog is still delicious so are the deviled eggs per usual. We got the Cajun Corn this time and it was spot on. Of course the dirty drinks are the best here and the hotdog are delicious. The customer service is on point. If they aren't too busy, people will walk around clean up your table and bring you anything you need which is really a bonus when you think of a hot dog place because you think casual, but the service is top-notch. Parking is never an issue and we came on opening day last time.

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Ask the Community - Local Dogs

Do they have wine?

Yes although it's pretty limited wine and beer selection since they just opened

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Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill

4.5(1.2k reviews)
1.3 mi
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Cutting across Texas to New Orleans, I knew we would be skimming the shore of the Gulf of Mexico…read more Shut up. My review, I can call it what I want. That being said, it had been some time since I've gotten some proper fish-n-chips. I had to remedy that. Especially since the BBQ fiasco the other day, I was going to go on a hunger strike, but once I made the sign, I got potato chip fingers on it and started to eat it. So, I decided to fight fire with fire, and figured I would eat myself happy again. Which I'm never mad about. Sometimes I make myself angry just so I can eat myself happy. And now, the rest of the story. I have learned that I enjoy Cod fish for my fish-n-chips. And I think also Haddock. I am not a fisher nor a fish. So it's hard for me to say. But I know Cod is one for sure. I also sometimes have baby mouth and am afraid of new things. I do know I love my fish battered and deep fried. I also know that Shark Shack had good reviews for their fish, so, that was all I needed to hear. Plus, it was a perfect little eatery with bar seating, table seating, and gifts! So you can bet your bottom dollar tomorrow I ordered the English fish-n-chips. Boy oh boy. Just like how Britain colonized all those countries back when it was the cool thing to do, these fish and chips colonized my taste buds. Respectfully. This plate came with FIVE logs of fish. FIVE! Maybe they were tubes of fish? Honestly, I don't care what shape they came in, they looked perfectly crunchy and perfectly brown and perfectly fish. The super cool extra bonus? These fish came with CRISPIES! I've only ever seen crisps with fish from Long John Silvers, whose fish is probably as far from Cod or Haddock as legally possible. I actually think one of my pieces of fish from there had shoelaces. Didn't matter. Still ate it. Respectfully. (If you aren't privileged enough to know what fish crispies are, there little batter pieces that fry or fall off the fish as they cook. Basically little crumblies. If you make a wish over a fork of them and get the forkful in your mouth without dropping any, your wish will come true). Homemade tartar sauce was good, but there was a certain flavor profile that I wasn't a fan of. It was still good to use on the fish rods, it just tasted a little too much out of the tartar sauce field for me. The meal was wrapped up nice and tight with lovely square-cut fries. Perfect doneness. Perfect Ketchup vessel. I could just stare at a pile of them all night. Mostly because I'm weird. Perfect Fish Capsules: 12/10 Ideal Fry Sticks: 12/10 Times I Would Re-visit: Infinite

It has taken me a little while to write this review purely because I am so torn on the rating. Some…read moreareas of our visit warrant a 3-star rating, and some a 4-star. I decided to lean more toward the 4-star side, so here we are. While in Galveston for a quick weekend getaway, we wanted to go out for dinner. Katie's was my first choice, but the wait was too long, so I pulled up Yelp to see what else was recommended. Shark Shack had great reviews, and when we arrived there was zero wait, so we went for it. The one area where I docked a star was the service. We were seated immediately but waited quite a while for our server to appear, and then even longer to get our drinks. I was so excited for a margarita, but when it arrived in a plastic cup, I was immediately disappointed. Plastic cups are for the beach and nightclubs, not a restaurant with a bar. And that's not where the awful drink experience ended -- it was so weak and just not good at all. Our server seemed so disinterested in everything: taking our order, answering questions, and when it came time to pay, we had to wait ages to see him and wave him down. The food was decent with no major complaints. It wasn't "blow your mind" amazing, but it was good. The owner -- well, I assume he was the owner -- came and spoke to us when he found out my husband was military, and he was really nice, friendly, and very supportive of the military community, offering a very generous military discount. That definitely raises the rating and is much appreciated, so thank you. Overall, the big fixes for me would be the service and the drink situation. I can't say we would rush to come back just because we love Katie's for the service, food, and drinks..

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Seahorse Grill

4.5(367 reviews)
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Located in a strip center between a convenience store and a coffee shop, at the west end of Seawall…read moreBlvd. It's just across from where we're staying, so we went there for lunch. Had the shrimp baskets. I believe they hand-batter the shrimp--they were very good! Our server was super-friendly, and the place is clean. For dinner, we decided to go pick up something. We both had a patty melt, and they were fantastic! Double Swiss on it, a large patty, and grilled onions. We got chips and guacamole too, and it was fresh and delicious! They had the to-go order ready quickly.

10/10 - Highly Recommend!…read more This place is truly a one-stop shop for delicious seafood. Let me start by saying everything we ordered was fresh, piping hot, and definitely hit the spot. For appetizers, we had a cup of gumbo and fried okra. The okra was perfectly breaded and came with a side of ranch. The gumbo was served with a slice of buttery, delicious bread, such a nice touch. The flavor was good overall, though it could've used just a bit more seasoning. Still, we cleaned the bowl completely! For entrées, we ordered the catfish po' boy with a side of onion rings and the shrimp tacos. The po' boy was light but still very filling. My only suggestion would be to add a little more tartar sauce, but otherwise it was great. The onion rings were perfect, huge, crispy, and they give you plenty! The shrimp tacos were also light and well-balanced, with just the right amount of toppings and sauce. Every bite was so good... as you can probably tell from the picture...my boyfriend couldn't even wait to dig in Now for the service: the two ladies working were friendly and helpful. We came in right before closing, and they still treated us like we were their first customers of the day, which we really appreciated. As for the atmosphere, it's cute, simple, and very on-theme with seahorse decor throughout. The tables were clean and well-kept. Honestly, it looks even better on the inside than the outside. Don't underestimate this little hole-in-the-wall, it might just surprise you!

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