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| - Between all the hype in online reviews and the lines which are consistently out the door, I really had high hopes for this place. Their food was very good, but it did not live up to the hype and all the ravings from the locals. I feel like briskets are supposed to be the flag ship of any smoke house or barbeque restaurant. Unfortunately, their brisket was about on par with what you would find at just about any barbeque joint. Although it was tasty, it didn't seem to be above average. Now that I'm done ranting about how the product does not match the hype, there are some really good aspects to this restaurant.
All of their food was flavorful and their pit beans are outstanding. I'm conflicted about whether their burnt ends or ribs are better. I think it really comes down to personal preference, but I would have to say the ribs probably win out just a little.
I love the wide variety of sauces on their menu. If you like spicy, the Ghost Habanero BBQ sauce is probably one of the best on the menu; it is listed under "extra spicy." If you prefer something with less spicy and a ton of flavor, I would recommend the Carolina Vinegar and you also can't really go wrong with the Texas sauce.
They have a very good selection of beer on tap and whoever chose their selection has great taste. I have to admit, Black Dog sold me on dark beer. I've never really been a fan of dark beer until I tried their Galena Mad Monk. It is a very flavorful beer and has a very nice aftertaste which amplifies the deliciousness of the food. I think the Galena Brewing Company also decided to go "full Belgian" on the beer by making it 12% alcohol. I definitely had a nice buzz going by the time I finished my meal and I think the Galena Mad Monk has moved to my list of favorite beers now.
The customer service was great. Our waitress was extremely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The staff make the restaurant feel very comfortable and relaxing.
One last little thing that I liked about the restaurant was the bowl which was mounted on a column near the bar; it was painted and had "El perro negro está aquí" written along the edges and translates to "the black dog is (located) here." I don't really know why I liked the bowl so much, but it added a certain charm to the restaurant and made it feel more personable.
Black Dog is definitely one of the better restaurants in the CU area.
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