This restaurant is part of the Dresslers Group (see my other reviews on their restaurants). I met my friend there on a weeknight and they tried to sit us along the banquette between 2 large parties and one of the parties had a baby. I don't think so. I asked to be moved to a quiet corner. We were then placed against the wall the farthest away from the hostess stand and could see the kitchen a little so it was much better. I ordered a cocktail called the 'pardon my french martini' for $13 (see pic). I give them an A+ for the taste and filling it to the tippy top of the glass. We both ordered french fries as sides and a main course each. However, the server brought out the french fries first so we started to eat them. Then the main course arrived 25 minutes later! (I know this exact timing because I took a phone picture of both as soon as they came to the table and can see the timestamp.) Why would Dogwood do this? Is that something you have to ask specifically that you want your side WITH your meal? Wouldn't you think that if you were ordering a side it would arrive when your main course arrives too? Is that too much to assume? Who has french fries as an appetizer? I had to ask the server where our main course was and if it was coming out of the kitchen soon. THAT IS NEVER GOOD to have a wait on a meal. Anyway, I got the pork chop and she go the fish special of the day (see pic). Both were good- with good food quality, but you definitely need to order and a la carte side because what is on the entree plate around the pork chop is really just a garnish and I didn't touch it.
Their website- I always look on a restaurant's website before the first time I ever visit so I am not fumbling around wasting time looking at the menu on the day and I can pay attention to the person I am with instead. I was confused by their website. At the top of the page, I clicked on 'menus'. Then on that page you see all these pictures of community suppers with pairings from local breweries. What is that about? Where is the regular menu? I am not part of your community and don't want to come to your supper.Well, if you look at the top of that page in tiny letters you see 'download current entrees' to see what they are serving on a nightly basis. Why wouldn't that be all over the page? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Definitely a head scratcher.
Overall, I give this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 due to the potentially bad seating situation, the a la carte side item fries not served with the meal, and difficult website navigation.