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Name: Bulldog Barbecue
Address: 15400 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL, 33160
Telephone: (305) 940-9655
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.62

Bulldog Barbecue

15400 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL, 33160

(305) 940-9655
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Bulldog Barbecue Menu

Beverages

Soda

6 Pack Soda

Bottled Water

Soda

6 Pack Soda

Bottled Water
Snacks

White Chili

Smoke House Wings

BBQ Lettuce Wraps

Chili Cheese Fries

Crispy Pigs in Blankets

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

White Chili

Smoke House Wings

BBQ Lettuce Wraps

Chili Cheese Fries

Crispy Pigs in Blankets

Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Grass

The Wedge Salad

The Chopped Salad

Crispy Chicken Salad

The Wedge Salad

The Chopped Salad

Crispy Chicken Salad
Biscuits and Sandwiches

Flying Bulldog Sandwich

BBQ Sandwich

Smoked Turkey Club

Flying Bulldog Sandwich

BBQ Sandwich

Smoked Turkey Club
Burgers

Black Angus Cheese Burger

Morning Glory Burger

A Hot Mess Burger

The Heat Burger

Luther Burger

Honkey Tonk Woman Burger

Hawaii 5-0 Burger

Burger Lettuce Wraps Burger

Do Your Own Thing Burger

Black Angus Cheese Burger

Morning Glory Burger

A Hot Mess Burger

The Heat Burger

Luther Burger

Honkey Tonk Woman Burger

Hawaii 5-0 Burger

Burger Lettuce Wraps Burger

Do Your Own Thing Burger
Platter

Bulldog BBQ Platter

Bulldog BBQ Platter
Meat

St. Louis Style Ribs

BBQ Chicken

Pulled Pork

Beef Brisket

Smoked Turkey

St. Louis Style Ribs

BBQ Chicken

Pulled Pork

Beef Brisket

Smoked Turkey
Dogs

Big Daddy Dog

Sonoran Dog

Bull Dog Dog

Big Daddy Dog

Sonoran Dog

Bull Dog Dog
Fixin's

Side Salad

Carolina Slaw

Cornbread

Burnt End Beans

Cheddar Grits

Mac and Cheese

Sweet Potato Fries

Chipotle Fries

Roasted Corn

Plain Fries

Side of BBQ Sauce

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Plain Grilled Chicken Breast

Pickles

Side Salad

Carolina Slaw

Cornbread

Burnt End Beans

Cheddar Grits

Mac and Cheese

Sweet Potato Fries

Chipotle Fries

Roasted Corn

Plain Fries

Side of BBQ Sauce

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Plain Grilled Chicken Breast

Pickles
Puppy Chow

Hot Dog Puppy Chow

Chicken Tenders Puppy Chow

Pulled Pork Sliders Puppy Chow

Pulled Brisket Sliders Puppy Chow

Pulled Chicken Sliders Puppy Chow

Hot Dog Puppy Chow

Chicken Tenders Puppy Chow

Pulled Pork Sliders Puppy Chow

Pulled Brisket Sliders Puppy Chow

Pulled Chicken Sliders Puppy Chow
Dessert

Fried Apple Turnover

Milk and Cookies

S'mores Pie

Fried Apple Turnover

Milk and Cookies

S'mores Pie

Healthy Meal suggestions for Bulldog Barbecue

Beverages

Soda [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

6 Pack Soda [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottled Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soda [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

6 Pack Soda [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottled Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Snacks

White Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoke House Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Lettuce Wraps [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili Cheese Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Pigs in Blankets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken Tenders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoke House Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Lettuce Wraps [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili Cheese Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Pigs in Blankets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Chicken Tenders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Grass

The Wedge Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Chopped Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Wedge Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Chopped Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Biscuits and Sandwiches

Flying Bulldog Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flying Bulldog Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burgers

Black Angus Cheese Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Morning Glory Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

A Hot Mess Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Heat Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Luther Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honkey Tonk Woman Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hawaii 5-0 Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger Lettuce Wraps Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Do Your Own Thing Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Angus Cheese Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Morning Glory Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

A Hot Mess Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Heat Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Luther Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honkey Tonk Woman Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hawaii 5-0 Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger Lettuce Wraps Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Do Your Own Thing Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Platter

Bulldog BBQ Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bulldog BBQ Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Meat

St. Louis Style Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Brisket [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

St. Louis Style Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

BBQ Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Brisket [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dogs

Big Daddy Dog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sonoran Dog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bull Dog Dog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Daddy Dog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sonoran Dog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bull Dog Dog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Fixin's

Side Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carolina Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cornbread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burnt End Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheddar Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Potato Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chipotle Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Corn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plain Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side of BBQ Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plain Grilled Chicken Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pickles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carolina Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cornbread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burnt End Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheddar Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mac and Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Potato Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chipotle Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Corn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plain Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side of BBQ Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plain Grilled Chicken Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pickles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Puppy Chow

Hot Dog Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tenders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork Sliders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Brisket Sliders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Chicken Sliders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Dog Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tenders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork Sliders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Brisket Sliders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Chicken Sliders Puppy Chow [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dessert

Fried Apple Turnover [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Milk and Cookies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

S'mores Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Apple Turnover [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Milk and Cookies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

S'mores Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Martin J.

Been anxious to try this place for some time since hearing it was owned by the fella that was on Top Chef... , I was in the area so decided to try it out today. From the outside, looks somewhat hidden with the frosted windows. Inside its a small restaurant with a nice size bar. Very casual place where you choose your own table. Menu is pretty typical for a BBQ place, tried the pulled chicken lettuce wraps and the BBQ Platter. Food was tasty and well presented. My particular favorite was the Brisket. The only negative points about this place was the service. Our waiter was not very attentive nor friendly. Made an error when taking our order but offered no apology (it was only a small error - sweet potato fries vs the chipotle fries), he corrected the error but charged us for both fries even though it was his error. Overall enjoyed the experience, but probably wouldn't choose to go back, purely due to the below expectations with regards to the service levels.
(3)
Jeff S.

Absolutely horrendous. This is a famous chef and we're not sure if he was having an off night or if it was just really this terrible normally. Corn bread that sucked the moisture right out of your mouth. Turkey, brisket and ribs that had zero flavor. BBQ sauce that tasted like vinegar. UGH.
(1)
Chris T.

Great family restaurant. They have the best chicken wings around. Excellent service, good food. Will definitely go back.
(5)
Emily V.

This is a great place! Food is high quality and very tasty. My partner and I always share one if the meat platters and it's plenty of food. The homemade lemonade and sweet potato fries are excellent. The food is a little pricey but if you share it's manageable. A must try for all barbecue fans!
(5)
Sunny N.

I'm only giving this place 3 stars because I'm including the best burger I ever had!!! Other than that this place was a great disappointment. I was Soooo excited to eat at this place. I had the Luther "OMFG:)" the Mac and cheese (terrible crap) sooo disappointed I love Mac and cheese even from the box, the beans were just wrong!!! :( the service was Uugghhhh. It was slow why were the employees so unhappy?!? The wait for the food was LONG :( But the best thing about this place is the LUTHER!!!! Praise the heavens above!!!! That burger is THE BEST burger I've ever had in my life!!!! And the lemonade was oooohhhh so good :) If I was to rate this place on the burger alone it would be 5 happy stars If it was on anything else no stars :( sorry to be mean
(3)
Alissa W.

Hit or miss depending on the night. When this place opened you could hardly get a table. The food was amazing I love their bbq 1/2 chicken in a dry rub. I also loved the shrimp and grits. They put chunks of hominy in their rich, creamy grits and they are simply the best grits I have EVER had. The mac-and-cheese is ok they keep changing the recipe. Find one everyone seems to agree on and stick with it ! The corn is also a great side they use fresh corn and grill it. I been many times, the last time I went it was just ok. I think they may have had a new chef, or it was an off night. I was a bit disappointed but not enough to not go back !
(4)
Lavi M.

Went here Friday night for my friend's birthday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, though that may be because I had the burger and not BBQ (yup... I read the other reviews... lol). But listen... the Honky Tonk Woman burger was awesome. It had cheddar, pulled pork, fried pickles, and slaw - kind of a kitchen sink of a sandwich, which is not my usual, but I decided to give it a whorl. The pigs in a blanket were good, but nothing to write home about. They tasted like run of the mill pigs in a blanket. The baked beans with burnt ends were delish, but I'm not a big baked bean aficionada, so don't live ur life by my opinion of them. I was able to snag a bite of my amiga's mac n cheese. It was cheesy, creamy and delish. You can tell that they definitely didn't use Velveeta; however, my mom makes better. This is good for non-homemade mac, though. I think I'm gonna try it again, and if necessary, revise my review. Overall, it was tasty, but I wasn't exactly blown away with yummy food lust!
(3)
Mishelle T.

This place is amazing, great decor with southern touches and a friendly atmosphere. The Cornmeal Crusted Oysters are delicious. The pulled pork and chipotle fries, with the home made corn bread and the carolina slaw, makes you feel right in South Carolina. Portions are big, go when you're really hungry. Highly recommend it!
(5)
Yuliya S.

This is a fun neighborhood joint, with good barbecue, inventive burgers, and delicious root beer floats, so really, what's not to like? The service has always been good for me and my friends and I make it a habit to come here every few weeks. NMB isn't a food haven, but for us, this is probably as good as it gets.
(4)
Rei R.

Really liked this place... Good tasty food. Try the burger with the glazed doughnut bun! Yea, you heard right! Mmm :)
(5)
Darcy P.

My boyfriend and I were driving by and decided to stop and have lunch at Bulldog BBQ. We ordered 2 sweet teas ($2.50 each), and the tea was overbrewed, bitter and not really that sweet. Then we decided to share the nachos as an appetizer and the bbq platter. The nachos were terrible. The pulled pork on it was flavorless. It cost $9 The BBQ platter was nearly inedible also - 3 meats and 2 sides for $23. The ribs were okay, except that the sauce that they put on it was not great. The brisket tasted like garbage and was mushy. The mac and cheese was edible, but Kraft does a better job. The "roasted corn" was boiled, not roasted and was soggy. The cornbread was pretty decent. The two sauces that were offered was a mustard type sauce and a sweet vinegary sauce. Both were gross. Our bill came to about $50 with tax and tip - for a lunch we shared and was not good. I wouldn't waste your time at Bulldog BBQ, I would go to Sonny's.
(1)
Vanessa M.

This place is AMAZING!!! We ordered the wings as an appetizer they were better than any other wings I have ever had! My boyfriend had the Luther burger the bun is deep fried with doughnut glaze on it. It was delicious! I am getting that next time and the next time. I had the Hot Mess it was great, bleu cheese and horseradish how could you ever go wrong! They don't come with sides but we shared a side of chipotle fries and they were Great! Big enough for 3 people. The wait staff was outstanding, my drink was never empty for more than 3 seconds, very friendly. I am not sure but I think the sauces are made in house and they were delicious. The Bleu cheese dip with the wings wow, just wow. I am bringing every friend that visits town to this place. Also they are very baby friendly, the high chair was very clean, they have cups with lids, and a great kids menu.
(5)
Steven T.

I had the 3 Meat Choice BBQ dish. The Brisket was pretty good but the rest was ughh. Pull pork was way too dry and so were the ribs. The chillie fries was not bad. Def recommend it. Girts was good but the sweet potatoes fires soggy.
(3)
Pierre K.

Went there a while back. ordered the brisket and the pulled pork and they were both good. This ain't your amazing south carolina or texas bbq so lower your expectations! with that said, it does the job if you look for a decent bbq place in that area. I think the best part was the cornbread and the sweet tea. If you do not mind driving, then there are tons of better places to go to (e.g. smoke)
(3)
Gregg F.

BullDog Barbecue is great. I loved my BBQ chicken and the sauce was perfect. The food and service were both wonderful. They are located 2 miles south of Golden Beach. I give BullDog BBQ a 5 Star Excellent rating. By Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Hallandale Beach, FL
(5)
FRANCO P.

BBQ is mostly a miss in South Florida, but Bulldog definitely hits the spot. After a two year love affair with this place, I was finally disappointed. The beef brisket JUST WASN'T what it used to be. When we asked the waiter he mentioned that they may have gotten a different cut from the distributor and that they can't control that. I find it very hard to believe that a restaurant cannot control the food it puts out on the plate. STILL this is the best BBQ in South Florida I THINK. I'll give it another visit soon to see how it goes, but I'm hoping it's better than the last time. Lots of joints in this genre tend to rely on a gritty, down home feel as if your taste buds would be tricked into enjoying themselves. It may not look like what you thought a BBQ joint should, but the food is better than most.
(3)
Maria T.

So I finally nagged my husband enough to take me here last night and sure am content he finally caved in. I've heard noting but great things about this former Top Chef's restaurant and I went in with high expectations. I wasn't disappointed. The food was amazing. My personal fave? The pulled pork sliders, beef brisket, ribs and don't forget the fried apple turnover with vanilla ice cream. Also worth noting were the fresh cornbread croutons on the chopped salad --totally bananas for the taste buds. The service was really good, too -- a rare commodity these days in Miami. The waiter was constantly refilling our drinks, keeping tabs on us and lacked the affinity for getting lost in the kitchen (like most Miami wait staff). I have to say I'm pretty confused with all the bad reviews by fellow Yelpers -- I feel this joint is way better than Jonathan Eisman's Q. Where is the BBQ love?
(4)
Frank T.

Excellent Restaurant!! the Shrimps and Grits are awesome and if you into salads I highly recommend the barbecue chicken salad.. and the beer is cold!!!! One of my favorite places in N. Miami
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Adeline S.

No bueno. Both the service and food left much to be desired.
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Alan R.

My parents go to Florida for two months every year. They had been to Bulldog a few times and took us their on our bonus night in town. We had to stay one more night because our flight back home to Chicago was cancelled with a foot of snow slowing flights at O'Hare. I went with the BBQ Staple, pulled pork. I was less than impressed. I wish I had gone with my favorite, brisket. The cornbread and pinto beans were my favorite part of the meal. A good place for a nice meal, but I have had better BBQ.
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Melissa G.

I'm convinced this place puts crack in thier BBQ sauce because it is that good. What's interesting is that their food gets even better if you take it home than when you eat it there... but I think that's because I fully bathe my pulled pork in a combination of thier sauces mixed together so that by the time I get home the sauce has fully permated into the pork. AMAZING! The bad part is that they are in Aventura (I live in Miami), they don't make thier fries from scratch (they use pre-made frozen bagged fries) and the cornbread is really dry and they don't automatically serve it with butter.
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Carlos P.

I finally gave into my friends request to try this place out, since she loves it so much, and she wasn't kidding. It was delicious! I ordered the Flying Bulldog, which is the grilled chicken sandwich and it was mouthwateringly delicious. I'm not a fan of food with barbeque seasoning. At all. But what I ordered really wasn't barbeque heavy. And if it was, I didn't taste it. Other people in my table had the ribs, burnt-end beans, cobb salad and the white chili (which was amazing) and everyone was happy with their meal. Our waiter was super nice and even exchanged our ribs because they were too spicy for our friend and was nice about the whole thing, apologizing the entire time. It's details like this, from the friendly staff to the super clean atmosphere, that was always leaves a good taste in my mouth. Definetly will come back for seconds!
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Denise J.

It was America's birthday. The hype leading up to this outing, from my friends who spoke to us about this for a week before we all agreed to go try this Barbeque haven, far outweighed the final verdict, sadly to say. So I hear Howie was a Top Chef contestant, my friends tell me. If that's the case, I am heading to that show! I got a strong chance of winning! The place, located in a nondescript strip center, is Southern Redneck chic, with a cute Bulldog theme - and logo. One wall is all brick, and one is painted a nice BBQ red. The kraft paper on the tables and your own roll of paper towels, is clever, and a trip of sauces awaits attention. Let me start by saying I would have given it three stars if it weren't for the service. The service absolutely stunk. Most of the wait staff is very young, untrained, apathetic, and lacking in any skill set necessary for this job. The table wait was a while on Independence Day, so we sat at the bar and ordered drinks which took too long to arrive; they serve beer and wine only. The wine pour was the official 1/2 glass of the short type. The food overall is bland. We started with a BBQ chicken flatbread. It has "special sauce", and it was the only item I would say tasted like something with zip; a tortilla is topped with pulled chicken, green onions, cheese and sauce. It is simple and tasty, easily replicated at home. The paper towels comes in handy, especially when the waitstaff forgets to give you your setups with an appetizer delivery. A chopped salad with balsamic dressing for $8 was standard fare. Our cornbread finally arrived. They are cooked in individual tins so they have a nice golden glow, and crunchy edges, simple and satisfying. My man and I ordered the half and half plate- your choice of meats, for $21. The 1/2 of grilled chicken was almost pale, and nothing special; so we added the sauces. The watery red sauce had a little tang, but I did not like the consistency. The yellow sauce was an oniony mustard sauce, which was unexpected- neither too appetizing. The brisket was dry and I thought the portion for the cash was not so great. Mac -n- cheese was touted, creamy, but frankly, not in the big restaurant league. It needed pizazz. The coleslaw was fresh, and tangy as it has a nice dressing. Friends were ok with the chicken sandwich, and really enjoyed the sweet fries, which are super skinny and fried crispy, what's not to like? The grilled shrimp and grits were enjoyed. But the grits were too starchy. And the plate was very unappealing. We had to ask continuously for our silver set ups, our drinks, the check, etc. Everything was a huge wait. The hostess who was right next to our table did almost nothing for quite some time, and could have chipped in, but she was too busy speaking with other wait staff, holding the door open so the air conditioning could go out, and let the hot air in. Most annoying when you are sitting close to the door on a hot summer day! We asked her to close it more than once. We skipped desserts, as it was getting late; we were all happy to depart to get on with the festivities at hand, namely fireworks! That was the big bang we all needed.
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Gil B.

Had the lettuce wrap with a turkey burger. Great food and nice atomosphere.
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Bryan D.

could have been tastier and the brisket could have been less dry
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Vanessa C.

All I have to say is: "White Turkey Chili" But apart from the deliciousness that is the white bean turkey chili, this is the best place for barbeque in town. Everything on the menu sounds delicious and I haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried thus far. The burnt end beans (baked beans with fried onions and some other tasty stuff) are another favorite. I even really love the barbeque chicken lettuce wraps. The standard barbeque stuff, like the chicken has enough of the smoky barbeque flavor that it's tasty, but not overpowering, so you can taste the juicy meat too. The servers are all really nice and the (small) place gets pretty full, so I guess I'm not the only fan! The prices, I think, are very reasonable for the portions. They're quite substantial. Wash your dinner down with a beer and you'll be good to go!
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Dez S.

I'm an avid Bbq joint stalker... I'm always looking for the best of the best... and I'm extremely picky & suspicious when someone says, "I know the BEST place for Q!" I'm not a fan of North Miami (Aventura area) but I had to give this place a chance... reluctantly I visited Bulldog BBQ. I was PLEASANTLY surprised! I loved the simple yet slightly mod-rugged decor. They had paper towels & condiments hanging on the wall at every table...chic! I had the Sack O Sliders.. Pulled Pork! Amazing flavor... sauce is Great! I had their sweet potato fries... they were a nice accompaniment. Another great thing about this place... They have Brooklyn Lager & Ale beer... Tremendous! It's affordable too. It hasn't beat my Top BBQ joint as of yet... but it will come to mind when I'm hankerin for some Q. If you stop in... Say hi to Jen the manager... she's a sweety! :)
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Martin O.

An upscale BBQ joint for a night of Ribs and Pulled Pork. Bulldog Barbeque has been on our list for sometime. The W started with an ice tea that was served in a canning jar like glass and their chopped salad. It was a generous portion that could be shared with finely chopped iceberg lettuce, onions and corn. I would have liked a piece of hot cornbread with the salad and my lemonade but the corn bread is served with your entree. I had the 1/2 Pulled Pork and the 1/2 Brisket with Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw and Corn Bread. I asked if they would substitute the Cole Slaw but that request was rejected, "sorry, we don't do that here". The W ordered the Ribs and Chipotle Fries. In regard to the Pulled Pork, I will admit that I haven't had it very many times and each time I have was disappointed. The Pulled Pork at Bulldog was not very spicy so I poured on the red and yelllow barbeque sauce. I thought quality of the pork was good (not very fatty). The Mac&Cheese was very good as well as the Chipotle Fries on the W's plate. After that, the meal went downhill -- the brisket was very fatty, the cornbread horrible! Ugh, how can you mess up corn bread? And the Cold Slaw which I didn't eat was served in Fast Food like plastic containers - what's up with that for a Upscale Barbeque Joint? The only item I wish I would have tried is the corn, which looked very delicious on the table next to us. There is indoor, outdoor and a small bar. It's located in a strip mall on Biscayne so there's plenty of parking. Overall, it's worth a try but for me it's not a repeat.
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Andrea W.

BBQ meets NMB meets FIU I really love the concept that Bulldog BBQ is aiming for. It's a cool, modern BBQ joint with character. They serve "Snacks" (appetizers), "Grass" (salads), Fixins, Gulps... I think you get the picture here. I came here with co-yelper MF, and we both really enjoyed the food. We had the BBQ chicken flatbread (a must), BBQ ribs fell right off the bone. I'm a huge fan of their corn on the cob, but I can do without the mac and cheese. I was very impressed that the concept was also applied to the desserts. They keep it simple and old-school with their "Milk n Cookies," "Ice Cream Soda" and "S'more Pie." Need I say more? I had to drop 2 starts here: It's located in North Miami Beach which means a 20 minute wait - EVERY TIME. Their service has not been fine-tuned yet, but I'm sure they'll get that down in no time. It's also located across the street from FIU's North Campus... What's that smell?? (ewww) You'll probably enjoy the BBQ more if you're sitting inside. If you can get over the above, I highly recommend this place.
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Jason O.

I sit on the middle on this one. Overall I like the place. I did expect a little more from a previous TopCheftestant, but the food is quite good and will probably improve. I actually crave his chicken wings some times, as they're tender, juicy and typically very well flavored. Also I could bathe in the dipping sauce. Apps are great (flatbread, chili, wings) Sides are great (grits, mac&cheese, and if you don't take my recommendation and bathe in the dressing, you can use it for the fries) and almost of the desserts are very good (how could you do that to a smore ::sniffle::) but I do agree the main proteins need to beef (wow, no pun intended) up their flavor. The chicken is moist and juicy but the best overall for me was shrimp and grits (a big plate) or the burger. Yes he should have been careful about putting the word barbecue in the restaurant's name, but at least he delivered a nice looking "southern" place that has good food and you don't think you'll catch syphilis from the booths or the waitstaff, and he did it without charging you twice as much on the beach.
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Ana K.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bulldog BBQ! The wings are so moist and tender they soak in the bbq flavor beautifully, and almost melt in your mouth. The french fries here are THE BEST ever, no questions about it! I would go here just for the fries, that's how amazing they are.
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Jason M.

Good stuff! I had this burger with Pulled Pork and Fried Pickles. The meat was cooked perfect and the portion was right on. The fries were supposed to be Chipoltle flavor, but there was no spice beside salt. I even asked if they were right and the waiter assured me it was. We had 2 kids hot dog meals, Shrip Po Boy and the Burger. $46 with a tip.
(4)
Mike P.

Amazing burgers with a wide variety of flavors for everyone.
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Mariya N.

The best goddamn burger I had! What a great combination of a crispy creme bun and a meat patty. I've been there a couple of times and each time was great and tasty food and good service. Will definitely be back for more!
(5)
Zack B.

The good: fast, great service, decent beer (Shiner on tap), cheese grits (stellar). The bad: What exactly is in the smoker in the parking lot? Not the ribs, brisket, turkey or pork based on 3 visits. ZERO smoke flavor. Mushy brisket with no bark, tastes like pot roast from a crock pot. Sloppy Joe texture pulled pork. Bland, flavorless turkey, reminded me of high school cafeteria fare. Ribs were okay, nothing special, again, no smoke. The two sauces flat out suck. The red sauce tastes like flat out ketchup and chinese sweet and sour sauce. The cornbread is an abortion. Wretched. Three tries, always soapy aftertaste. So disappointing.
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Kristen T.

Went here about a week ago. I had a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, my friend had a BBQ chicken sandwich. Pulled pork was very good, but not the best I have ever had. The chicken was delicious. I was not a huge fan of the BBQ sauces they give you to choose from, they all tasted a little off from normal BBQ sauce I enjoy. We also had mac n' cheese, sweet potato fries and corn bread- all really great, only complaint was that the corn bread, as a side, was only two 1x1 inch cubes of bread, and we were expecting a little bit more. Coleslaw was really good too. Service was friendly. Overall, I would go back but the prices are a little on the expensive for BBQ in North Miami.
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Jenna M.

Unfortunately, my last visit has forced me to downgrade my rating. :( I'll have to say that this was my favorite BBQ place in Miami until last weekend. I realized that visiting this place at night may not be the best idea. Everything is slow cooked during the day so the brisket, ribs, pulled pork were all pretty dry by the time we ate at about 8pm. The wings are DRENCHED in butter... super weird. The blue cheese that comes with the wings is delicious however, they no longer have hot sauce!! All they have is Siracha. The macaroni was also dry and the burnt-end beans were most fried onions. We left disappointed because the taste was not worth the calories consumed. I believe I would give Bulldog another try, only because it was so great the first couple times we were there. I think the trick is either to go earlier in the day or order a burger since it is made to order. The 2 other times we have been there during the day were Ah-Maaaz-ing! Worth a try... during the day.
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Ann H.

Burgers are aaaamazing! Best burgers in town. Love all the sides too. Beer selection is good as well.
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sameer p.

let me preface this by saying, this is no Dinosaur BBQ, or fette sau, or texas hill country, if you are from NY you will know what I mean. AND when i asked the server to try a piece of brisket I was told the brisket is good and that I most likely would not get to taste a little piece since the portions are already divided up in the kitchen(if you cant give a sample you are not a BBQ place) very disappointed that this is called a BBQ joint. The pulled pork although drenched in a sweetness was good, the ribs were dry and not fall off the bone. and the brisket seem to be boiled and lacking any BBQ type features, no smoke ring, no great flavor. The cornbread which is literally a 1 inch square was very dry, which seems to be how its made here, I still enjoyed it. Maybe try a burger?
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Steven W.

I have been eating Bulldog BBQ for years now and every few months they seem to cheap out on something else. First it was the original red bbq sauce when you place an order for pick up. Then they no longer included coleslaw and corn bread. Then they included corn bread again. They mine as well take the corn bread away again because all they give you now is half of a bite size that doesn't even satisfy my cavity. Then the food itself started going down hill. I use to eat here specifically for the brisket. Not anymore. At one point they excluded sides with certain meals. That didn't last long because of to many complaints. The owner has become so cheap that he can't even afford to burn the wood anymore in the large bbq barrel out front. He never cooked anything in there anyways only burned wood. The portions and service use to be a 5 star place. Its a shame as it was once a great place to eat.
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Tracey C.

OK, so maybe I should have had a Hamburger, because as a BBQ spot, this place just doesn't cut it! Took a customer for lunch today to Howie Kleinman's BBQ joint in North Miami Beach . . . had read great reviews, so I figured I was close, so kill two birds with one stone. Had the BBQ platter . . . Brisket, Pulled Pork, Ribs, as well as two sides, Cheese Grits & BBQ'd Ends Beans. Now I've had BBQ in just about every state I travel to, and that is a lot of them. I'll go through each item here to give my synopsis. Brisket - Not bad, moist, a bit fatty, and no smoke rings . . . Was kind of like the Brisket I make at Passover, with a little more BBQ taste. Pulled Pork - He must have missed the memo on this one . . . it didn't even really taste like Pulled Pork . . . where was that smokey Pork taste? Ribs - Dry rub wasn't bad, but the ribs were not what I would expect from a chef of this magnitude. Cheese Grits - Consistency of Oatmeal made with too little water. BBQ's Ends Beans - WAY too sweet, where was the hint of BBQ'd ends? Now, our waitress was very nice, but for a mixed meat platter, I was left wondering, "Where's the Beef (Pork, Ribs)." You can get 2x as much for half the price at most other BBQ places . . . So, maybe its the Burgers people rave about, because this certainly isn't what I would call a great BBQ place! Be forewarned!
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Eric J.

My little BBQ spot in North Miami!! I enjoy the food every time! Are they the best ribs I have every tasted? No, but they are consistently good!! love the Mac and Cheese and Stella on tap!
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Gabriel P.

Please please don't ever order the hot mess burger. Just one word "WOW". How much blue cheese do you need to put on a burger to ruin it? Ask bulk dog burger because they have definitely found the key and recipe for this. Jesus my burger was so disgusting to incredible proportions. My brother order the honk tonk so I decided to eat half his burger to see if it was good. HOLD AND BEHOLD it was completely devoid of flavor. Never coming here again all the burgers sucked.
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Maggie N.

I'm always driving past this place & an acquaintance mentioned that the food here was delicious so I decided to check it out. We started off with a beer & the deviled eggs for appetizers. We loved the eggs, maybe a little on the salty side (especially since they were covered in bacon.) We decided to split the barbecue platter (3 meats & 2 sides). We chose the ribs, the brisket, & the pulled pork with the mac and cheese & the onion rings. The ribs were just okay. The brisket was flavorless but the pulled pork was outstanding. The mac & cheese was mediocre but the onion rings were to die for. It was a little pricey for the quality of the food. I don't mind paying more for great food but if it's just okay, then I want a cheap price to balance it out. On another note, we've heard that the burgers are excellent, so I think we'll visit again to check those out.
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Howard C.

Bulldog is an excellent addition to the area. The burgers are pretty righteous and the sides are very tasty. The cheese grits are really impressive. I think they'd be even better with some fresh bacon mixed in, but doesn't change the fact that they are awesome. I had "The Heat" and it was pretty freaking tasty. My wife had the "Hunk of Burnin Love" and it was fantastic. It's an acquired taste with peanut butter and banana, but it was soooooo good. Both burgers cooked to a perfect medium rare. We didn't try the BBQ and next time we're in town we most definitely will. We got our little guy the Mac and cheese and he hammered it down with a swiftness. Then started yelling when he finished it, so I guess he enjoyed it. Howard has done a great job here.
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Pirooz P.

One of very few places where every single item on the menu I could recommend with utmost confidence. I have not yet found anything there I would rate less than 4 or 5 stars. If I had to recommend one single item, then I would select the ANGUS burger (see image). This is a burger that will leave you incredibly satisfied not just because of its size, but because its taste will reach every single taste bud and send a sensory high up and down their pathway. On the flip side be prepared to not ever like another hamburger served elsewhere. One bit and the hook is in! A close runner up the pulled Pork sandwich is another scrumptious meal. The condiments used are truly a hall mark of a great chef who could, in my opinion beat out any pit master for the grand prize. The location and the clean friendly atmosphere are the icing on the cake so to speak. I find that I am never at a loss for a motive to be at Bulldog almost every weekend. Definitely should be on your list as well if you like outstanding hamburgers & BBQ !
(5)
Lamont G.

A Top Chef winner owns this and everything on the menu is delicious. You cannot go wrong ordering burgers or barbecue. I wish they opened earlier but that's just because I like to eat early.
(4)
Amber F.

My boyfriend and I have been here twice! We love it. The first time we went in we both got burgers. I got the one with the egg on it and he got the angus burger. We both ordered our burgers medium rare and they came out perfect! So fantastic we were raving about it for days after. We also got a order of mac and cheese that my boyfriend loved. I also got the seasonal lager they have on tap. Very tasty and perfectly cold. Second time we had to try the BBQ. The smell coming from the kitchen last time was so enticing we went back tonight (a week later). This time I got the brisket sack o' sliders, he got the pulled pork sack o' sliders, cornbread and I got the micro brew organic Amber ale called "Monk in the Trunk". Everything was so fantastic! The cornbread was the right consistency and the flavor of the meats was to die for. We came to Miami a month ago from South Carolina, so we have had our share of BBQ. This was a great experience and we will continue to go back again and again!
(5)
Natasha C.

We ordered lunch to go today: I had the flying bulldog (chicken sandwich) with a side of Carolina slaw. Though the chicken was cooked well and the bread was great, the sandwich overall was pretty disappointing. The avocado wasn't so great on the sandwich, and the whole thing was pretty messy-- however, it was improved greatly by the Carolina style barbecue sauce. The Carolina slaw was very bland-- almost as if it weren't seasoned beyond tossing it in a bit of mayonnaise and lemon juice. This was totally not worth the $15 I paid for lunch.
(2)
Ed A.

Best Chili Do you like brisket...you will love this place. Don't miss the baked beans...wow This is one off my favorite places...
(4)
Eve C.

After following Howie on Top Chef, I'd been eagerly awaiting Bulldog BBQ's opening. But since I don't find myself in the North Miami Beach area all that often, I only recently got a chance to check it out for myself. After an exhausting day of running errands, I was in the neighborhood and decided to pop in for a bite. The place is rather small, and there were families streaming in snagging the tables, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. I don't often make a habit out of sitting at the bar at restaurants, but now I think I should - it's a totally different perspective! I opted for the pulled pork platter, which came with cornbread, some coleslaw, and a side of my choosing. I chose the chipotle fries, which were decidedly missing any hint of chipotle. They had a good crunch to them though, so that was forgiven. The pulled pork came straight from the steamer though, where it'd been sitting in its own juices. It was yummy, but I was expecting more. Bulldog offers your choice of 2 BBQ sauces for your 'cue - red or yellow. The red is a little sweet, but with a good tang to it. The yellow is mustard-based and was my favorite of the 2. I was disappointed there wasn't a spicy bbq sauce to choose from, but oh well... The desserts looked amazing, but, of course, I was too stuff on 'cue to sample anything. My bartender/waitress told me it was a must next time, and the root beer floats she kept fixing up made me believe her. Dessert is on the bill next time for sure!
(4)
Guillermo F.

Probably the best burgers and bbq that you can get in Miami. Aside from the whole Top Chef hype, chef Howie delivers some deliciously inspired burgers and barbecue. If you're feeling like having some great loaded burgers, their specialty burgers happen to be not just filling but are also darned interesting., definitely not for the faint of heart! "The hunk of burning love" burger features spicy peanut butter and caramelized bananas, not only a great conversation piece but also a mighty tasty dish that'll have you howling like a hound dog (pun intended). "The Heat" mixes the delicious meat with hot and spicy goodness of jalapeÃ±o jelly and jalapeÃ±o chips. It's not as spicy as it may sound! Aside from the burgers, the salads and traditional barbecue dishes are up to par, I'm partial to the beef brisket (I swear to you I often dream about it at night) All in all, Bulldog's is definitely one of my favorite barbecue places, specially if accompanied by their delicious sweet tea, chipotle fries and good friends.
(5)
Manrique A.

OH-MY-FRIGGIN-DOG! This place ROCKS! Baby back ribs meat fell right off the bone and into my mouth... Don't even bother with the sauce; the rub they use is OUTSTANDING! Had the peanut butter and banana burger... I know, I know, it sounds weird, right? BUT OMG YUMMMMMMY! The peanut butter works great with the perfectly char-grilled burger and buns. I wasn't crazy about the mushy texture of the bananas (I will probably try it sans banana next time), but it really didn't detract from the crazy flavor party in my mouth! Best of all, leave room for the s'more pie dessert! It has home-made fluff! NUFF SAID! The atmosphere is a little trendy but very relaxed. You can feel comfortable in jeans, shorts, or even business casual attire. Prices are reasonable from the $9 burgers to very consumer friendly rib splits that range from (3 ribs), to 1/2 (6 ribs), to the full 12 rib slab. Bone-Apetit!
(5)
JoAnna L.

When they first opened, they were amazing. I loved the pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, fries. YUM. However, I've noticed smaller portions, lower quality food, and higher prices. The food is still ok, just not the same :( Come on Top Chef!!!!!!
(3)
Monica C.

The Yelp app on my Iphone has become my best friend. The hubby, baby and I went kayaking on Sunday. We left Oleta River starving. No knowing any good places in the area, I pulled precious (my iphone's name) and pulled out the yelp app. Bulldog did not have the best of reviews but it was the place closest to us with food. The restaurant decor is adorable. I love that there is a paper towel holder in each table. I did not like the plates where the food is served. I can't really explain it but if you ever go, you will know what I mean. The waitress was nice, helpful and the food was served quickly. The barbeque sauce on the table was "eeh" not so great. We ordered the bbq lettuce wraps. Although, they were delish. They served too much lettuce and not enough chicken. We orderd the chicken wings. Those were hands down one of the best chicken wings I have EVER had. Loved them. I ordered the chicken Sandwich. It was actually good. I am not a mayo fan and forgot to opt out of it when I orderd the sandwich. However, the garlic mayo on this sandwich was actually good. The total for my bill $65.00!!! For BBQ food that was alright!! No me gusta. Although, I probably will not visit this place again, I recommend that if you are a bbq lover you try it at least once.
(3)
Anna M.

Walked in and was greated immediately, sat down and the waitress also came to our table quickly to go over the menu and take our drink orders. The menu is simple easy to follow without an overwhelming amount of options. The made to order burgers all sounded amazing me and my boyfriend ordered two different entrees and split the burgers to get a try. We ordered the Black Angus Burger and the hot mess burger. Both meals were delivered to the table in a timely manner. Both burgers had amazing flavor, they were both equally tasty not overcooked. If there's anything that I could have changed was the amount of blue cheese on the hot mess burger, it overwhelmed the flavor just a tad. Over all food quality and service was amazing. I highly reccomend this place to anyone who is looking for a filling meal and a flavorful burger.
(5)
Brent M.

The convenience of Bulldog being close to my house may bias my opinion, but I love this place. It's just a good, no-frills (by Miami standards, anyway) barbecue joint. The beef brisket is fantastic, the fries are always perfect, and the white chili alone is worth making the trip. And the wings. The wings! So tender and delicious. It's never over-crowded, and service is always both prompt and friendly. It's arguably a little bit over-priced, and the beer selection is limited, but for burgers and barbecue, there's no better place around.
(5)
Priscilla S.

My husband and I recently returned and are so glad we did. The place is now double the size with updated tables/chairs. the food is as good as we remembered it. We shared the sampler platter (3 meats and two sides). The brisket was outstanding, as were the ribs. The fries, crazy good and the beer, ice cold. So happy to have a chill, yummy BBQ spot near us.
(5)
Brad C.

Pork sandwich was ok but the chipotle fries were good. I would give it a 6 out of 10.
(3)
Martin P.

Great Barbecue and Burgers! Great selection, very tasty and priced OK. I love the sweet potato fries! Where I head when i want an awesome burger.
(4)
Mark W.

My son & I tried to attend the Food Truck event in Ft. Lauderdale, but it was completely overrun by people. So we jumped in the car & headed south to Howie Kleinberg's Bulldog BBQ. Large portions of BBQ. Excellent service. Incredible sauces - Great pulled pork & smokey ribs. Howie gave us a dessert on the house of Apple Crostada - ala mode that was out of this world.
(4)
Michelle C.

I started looking up resturants through my yelp and saw this place had good reviews and it was barbecue food which I havent found much of. We stopped in and shared the chicken Flatbread it was good but a bit too dry for me. Then we ordered pick 3 from the dinner portion and my favorite was the ribs! They were so juicy! Also the Mac and Cheese is really good but the best thing were the sweet potatoe fries with their signature barbecue sauce! That day we went in they had a cattering event and for dessert they had these apple flying saucer deserts. We ordered to taste although I am not a fan of hot apples or apple pies. It was SOOOO GOOD!!! It had more of the apple sauces than the chunks of apples in them! Def worth recommending to keep as a regulary dessert! A few days later we visited again! Awsome place to return to!
(4)
Lacey M.

more like bullshit BBQ Yeah, $40 got us 2 sliders/with a tiny side of mac n cheese a hot dog/ fries 2 beers and cornbread that was stale, cold and not even served with butter. not to mention their baked beans i have had better out of a can. I heard about this place in newtimes, my boyfriend had been here before about a year ago and said it was banging bbq. YEAH RIGHT. flanigans has better bbq sauce and bbq in general.. shit sweet baby rays has better bbq sauce and you can buy that shit at publix. needless to say we should have just gone to flanigans... I wont be going here again.
(2)
Joni M.

Terrible, flavorless, and dry. It's as if they don't smoke the meat at all. Save your money and go elsewhere.
(1)
Kathia D.

I stopped in today with a hankering for a yummy burger. Mission accomplished! We ordered the Hot Mess burger (caramelized and fried onions, horseradish mayo and so many other things, I don't remember!). We also ordered a small order of Mac-n-cheese, sweet (potato) fries and a small order of cheddar grits. The burgers were DELICIOUS. It was stacked high with toppings. I was intimidated at first but I just squished it down with my hand and cut it in half. Let me tell you how I knew this burger was perfect... I have to confess, I am a KETCHUP FIEND (like in an abnormal way). I did not have to put a DROP of ketchup on my burger. The flavors stood out on their own... Juicy goodness. The mac-n-cheese was good but not great. The grits were amazing. Also, the $3 small portions of these sides are quite small for the price but the quality was high. The SWEET fries were perfect and enough to share. I don't give them the fifth star because my husband ordered beer and the very nice waitress informed us that they had run out of most beers, had just received their new stock and there were only a few beers that were cold. It really wasn't a big deal, as my hubby is a beer whore and will drink whatever. :) The service was IMPECCABLE. Sodas were refilled without asking. The waitress was attentive without being overbearing. Bravo Bulldog!
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Katie W.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I've loved this place for years and it's taken me this long to review it. Guess I forgot. This is a great place for some simple BBQ. It's not made in the traditional way. It's steamed, so if you're expecting smokey BBQ cooked over different kinds of wood, you may be let down. I personally hate smokey tasting BBQ. I prefer sweet and tangy and this place delivers exactly that. I always get the pulled pork. It's so juicy and tender. I just can't get enough! I recommended this place to a co-worker and she loved it and recommended it to her friends. Now they all go and love it. If you go, make sure you go before the dinner rush. This is a very small place and it has very few tables, so you'll want to get there early to snag a table. I gotta go back again soon.
(5)
Jessica P.

Oh mama, we hit the BBQ jackpot. I went here a few weeks ago and am STILL thinking about it. I went with three other people and we had a feast. Moist pulled pork sliders with seasoned crispy fries, fall off the bone rack of ribs, brisket you couldn't lift with a fork without it falling apart, the most amazing mac n cheese, delicious beans and onions, and a white chili that was to die for. I admit I can't go back until I work off the ten pounds I gained. But when I do go back, I hope the Bulldog Burger place is opened next store. If they can do BBQ that good I'm excited to see how they get down and dirty at a Burger Bar.
(5)
Kevin Z.

I have found myself here many times for my fix of BBQ. This is one of those restaurants that you should go out of your way for. I didn't know the guy that started this place was on Top Chef, and honestly don't care much. He makes damn good BBQ regardless of his resume. I have found the best way to go about eating here is order one of every meat. Then you don't feel bad about missing out on something. Grab a mug of sweet tea and gain some weight. To start out you have to get the lettuce wraps. Pork or chicken does not matter. Both are equally good and will get your taste buds prepared for the main course to be served. My favorite is either the brisket or the ribs. Both dishes require no work to enjoy as they just fall apart. I douse mine in their red sauce, and hope I'm wearing an old shirt. The only problem I had, seating, has be solved. Now they are probably two thirds more seating in a new eating room. They have good parking, good prices, and friendly servers. There are a couple TVs and a beer/wine bar. There isn't much more I can say about this spot, except hit the gym so you can eat your fill.
(5)
Nathan D.

For no reason other than the convenience of the restaurant's location to my workplace, and the fact that my boss and I both wanted a burger, we decided to drive over and get some ground beef deliciousness. To read the rest of my review visit my blog. educatedfoodie.net/2012/â€¦
(4)
Joel L.

Took an hour road trip in the rain today to go to the Bulldog BBQ. I have to say that the brisket was the absolute bar none best I have ever eaten in my 65 years on earth. It was delicious. Melted in my mouth. It had a beautiful crust, nice smoke and beef flavor. The corn bread was also the best I have ever eaten and I used to live in Mississippi. I did not care for any of the sauces though. I tried to mix the 2 they had with a hot that they offered and I could not pull it off. It had some type of strange taste to me that hit your palette 1st. They would not tell me what was in it but I didn't care for it. The beans were just so so, but the bacon chiffonade on top was nice. I hope it was bacon or crispy pork strips. Others had the wings and said they were the best they have ever had also. Same for the French fries. My friends said they were the best they ever had also. Everybody liked what they ordered a lot. Nobody really like the sauce too much though. Definitely going back and probably smuggle my own in. It was well worth the ride and price which was not cheap. I thought a little pricey for lunch. Although she was very nice too bad it was our servers 1st day I think as a server too. They only have one menu does not have lunch or dinner but they have extensive hamburger choices. Nobody had burger though. Seriously if you love BBQ please try this place. The only thing that comes even close is the PIt way out on the Tamiami trail in Miami.
(5)
Paula M.

Delicious burguers , nice sweet pot fries , cool place, good service! I loved it !!! :)
(5)
Wendy V.

Amazing burgers!!!
(4)
H C.

Very very good barbeque. Not one dish on the menu is not amazing. In the mood for something different...try the portobella mushroom burger. Super yummie
(5)
John C.

Tried the place one more time, when we pulled up, there was a strong smell of raw sewage....apparently from a transfer station close by....... The food is still the pitts, the cole slaw is not home-made, the ribs are tough, the sauce is BORING, BORING BORING! The only thing decent was the iced tea and corn bread.
(1)
Latoya S.

I as well had high hopes for this place... what a let down. I ordered almost $40 worth of food and didn't enjoy none of it.... The ribs though tender were seriously lacking in flavor.... negative. The brisket was dry but yet greasy :/ and also lacked in flavor... The mac and cheese was OK, it was very cheesy but had a box macaroni look... almost like the Kraft but with extra cheese.... The burnt ends baked beans were pretty decent but could have been a little sweeter and the coleslaw was the only thing I can honestly say I enjoyed.... but when I drop $40 on a meal I expect to enjoy my entire meal. Unfortunately I will not be returning or recommending this establishment. Too too pricey for what you get.
(2)
Andy T.

This place is excellent and reigns king of custom burgers in Miami..a seat previously held by 8oz burger. Everything on the menu is fantastic and creatively put together. Highly recommended!
(5)
Eloisa S.

I went to Bulldog Barbeque for the second time last Saturday. It confirmed the feeling I had the on the first one. Lack of experience! The first time I went there I had the last order of ribs, which was pretty good. But saw the waiter telling people they were out of ribs, among other entrees. Last Saturday I ordered the Shrimp Po'Boy. What I got was, a lot of bread and arugula with four shrimps inside - yes, you read it right, 4! And it cost 13 bucks. Maybe it was the last one they could put together that night because they ran out of shrimps. The corn bread, as some other people said, is good. The place has a terrible acoustic problem, so it doesn't need a lot of people to be very noisy. I wouldn't mind that if the food was outstanding. I will give them some time, and will try again. But I will stick to the ribs... If they don't run out of it.
(3)
Orlando R.

Tasty. Nice and cozy. Great variety of burgers.
(4)
Marc F.

Last minute decision led us into Howie's, Bulldog Barbeque. The wait was too intense that we asked to be sat outside, surprisingly no wait for the tables outside. We sat and began looking over the menu. Fascinated with the cups the serve they drinks in, we began ordering our drinks x 2. With the restaurant so jammed, we expected long wait periods in between ordering and receiving food, so we scanned the entire menu as fast we could and had our order ready when the waitress arrived with our drinks. My friend, AW ordered the baby-back ribs, while I went with the 1/2 and 1/2; baby-back ribs and chicken. For sides I ordered sweet potato fries, and the Mac n cheese. The food was filling to say the least, the half portion of chicken was literally half a chicken, filling enough on its own, while the baby-back ribs where amazing; the meet came right off the bone, however they lacked flavor, or more sauce. The food reminded me of camping trips I took when I was younger, and the desserts did everything they could to compliment that feeling; a smore dessert, or the cookies and milk?!? All I kept reciting was the routine from Kings of comedy, "I just want some milk n cookies" ha-ha.
(3)
Sherry R.

One of the better burgers we have ever had and the best fries ever. Other food there is pretty good but we go there for the burgers.
(5)
Christine P.

This place opened near me a few weeks ago, and I finally decided to check it out after seeing it featured on a TV station's "Cheap Eats" report. Not as cheap as I expected it to be, but fun nonetheless ($14 for pulled pork). Tables are covered in brown paper, fun mason jars as cups, and cute place. Thursday night dinner, service was great and good came out quickly. I ordered pulled pork with mac & cheese as a side. My date ordered 1/2 baby back ribs and sweet potato fries. Pulled pork was nothing spectacular, and I wasn't very impressed by the sauces they offered. Cornbread was dry, and cole slaw was teeny but tasty (even though I don't usually like those). Sweet potato fries were delicious, and I heard the ribs were good too. Dessert was Hot Chocolate Cake... DELICIOUS. Very hot, gooey goodness inside, served with a scoop of ice cream on the side (so it wouldn't melt). Overall, I liked the ambiance, very cool decor and idea. But I'll take Sonny's Sweet Sauce any day ... for cheaper. Not totally writing it off just yet, want to go back and give one of the sandwiches ("biscuits"), or a different entree a shot.
(3)
Noah K.

Full disclosure: I went to high school with the chef's sister and knew here briefly back then. I live in Texas and am surrounded by some of the best BBQ in the world, so when I went to Bulldog, which is Carolina BBQ (not Texas), I was happy for a bit of a change of pace. If you're looking for a place that's a hole-in-the-wall with picnic tables and a screen door, this is not the place. That said, what I found to be interesting about Bulldog is that they went "upscale" and combined BBQ with touches from high-end restaurants and really fused them into a great concept. They make it work. Things like sweet potato french fries, and brisket sliders are interesting variations and the meat (and sauces) were all quite good. The attention to detail on even small things like cole slaw was quite impressive. Overall, it's a good spot for lunch (or dinner) and when I'm back in South Florida I'll probably stop back in.
(4)
Rick D.

I've only been here once but this has to be my favorite burger place in South Florida. Laid back atmosphere, awesome beer selection and so many burger options it can be a little overwhelming! I had the Honky Tonk Woman, which according to the menu has "Pulled Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Fried Pickles, Cole Slaw, House Sauce." Surprisingly, it totally works! The cole slaw and pork balance each other out and don't overpower the burger, and the fried pickles are truly an inspired touch. You can even choose between Regular, Chipotle, and Sweet Potato Fries! I naturally had to go for the sweet potato fries, which did not disappoint. When they served me, Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" started playing and I really almost cried at how beautiful it was. I must add that the music was consistently good for the entirety of my visit, I believe they had it on a classic rock satellite radio station, none of that b.s. ClearChannel garbage. I need to go back, I simply must.
(5)
bruce s.

Really fun place w/very good food. Inspired BBQ indeed. Burgers were terrific. The type place you'd expect to see on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
(4)
Michael B.

There is a burger here with a Krispy Kreme-style bun. Holy crap, just order it; you will not be disappointed. I have had about 8 things from the menu, and not one has been bland. This restaurant could get VERY popular.
(5)
spwal ..

I rarely write reviews but I found this place to be so mediocre and overpriced that it was worth mentioning. $10 hot dogs $9 for lifeless nachos $12 for a BBQ sandwich that had no personality at all. No special sauces. No hot sauces besides Asian sriracha?! And $2 for a small portion if pickles?! Beer was expensive as well. Scrubbys is a million times better and half the price. The music was good however... I would like to know why this place is so popular.
(2)
Jim O.

In my experience, there are only two types of barbecue. Meh, and Yay. Though I usually prefer dry Memphis style ribs, these Carolina ribs were definitively in they "yay" category, even though my girlfriend's pulled pork was even better. The midlands Mustard sauce was okay but not great, while the tomato based red sauce was an excellent balance of spice and flavor.
(4)
SUE c.

This restaurant has everything! The best barbecue and the best desserts. Last night we were treated to a plethora of food. Everything was incredibly good. We started with chicken wings and a pizza. The pizza was one of the best we have ever had, thin crust and delicious cheese and vegetables. The main meal, the burgers and hot dog were delicious but the topping on the cake was the dessert. I reveled in the smores. This is definitely a no miss dessert! Be ready to leave full and very well satisfied.
(5)
Rhiannon R.

Yummy. I eat here at least twice per week. I really like that I get free refills on FRESH squeezed lemonade. It really makes me feel like I am getting a bargain.
(5)
Bernard S.

Outstanding ribs, chicken and wings...the best!!! The burnt beans (with toasted onions on top) are outstanding, everything is great quality, the place has its own industrial charm, very clean. Highly recommended.
(5)
Leslie H.

went there for my jobs yearly work review today...5 star service!! chicken flatbread app big enough for a meal and super delicious chipotle fries outta this world can't wait to eat my leftovers for dinner! next i will try the ribs...
(5)
Moises S.

Best Chicken wings you will eat in your whole life!
(5)
sharry g.

Miami loves its celebrities, so much so that we allow people like the cast of the Real World or American Idol rejects waaaaaaay more than their traditional 15 minutes of fame. As such, Top Chef villain Howie is packin' the people into his new barbeque joint, in spite of the fact that he perspired his way to a slightly better than last-place finish, and showed neither exceptional cooking flair or personality. It sounds like a full house has been the norm since he opened a week ago, and tonight was no exception. The tables were full, the counter was full, people were waiting outside on the sidewalk, and the hostess was juggling phone reservations in between seating guests. Rather than nitpick my way through my meal, I want to stress that I left the restaurant pleasantly surprised and uncomfortably full. In true Miami/South Beach style, I stumbled out of the restaurant past the crowd of unfortunates waiting in line to get in, but instead of a weaving past the velvet roped-in queue on my way home sporting a buzz and powder on the rim of my nose, I was rocking heartburn and sauce on my face. Howie put together a helluva team to run this place. You expect train wrecks and nightmare service when a place first opens, but the staff is pleasant, hard-working, and very capable. Add in Howie's celebreality status, and you get a "soft-opening" mob of customers that robs the staff of a gradual, casual getting-to-know-you warm up. The servers were friendly, the management was working alongside the staff with rolled up shirt sleeves, and the open kitchen ran acceptably well. Demerits... Salad in a Bag. Frozen Ore-Ida french fries. Booooooooooo. Booooooooo. No excuse for pre-cut, pre-mixed salad. And if a kiosk in the mall can crank out fresh cut fries, so can a Top Chef. I had the brisket, pork, salad, sweet potato fries, chili, and cornbread. Brisket was tender, with just the right amounts of crispy, salty edges scattered througout. Pork was respectably done, tasty enough to pass on the sauce, but it played nicely with both the red and the yellow mustard if you wanted. Salad, booooooo, if for no other reason that it was out of a bag. Other ingredients were fine, but the bag was impossible to ignore. Sweet potato fries and cornbread were good, too. Deserts looked good, but I was too full to even try, which shows my amateur restaurant yelper status. The food and service here is good. The fries and bagged salad are two huge strikes against the place, but both are easily fixable if Howie chooses to do so. Is the meat truly barbeque? There's no wood in sight, and you don't smell like a campfire when you leave, so not in the purest sense, but it is good. Howie hasn't done anything here short of the salads and fries to chase away customers, and I think his future is bright if he continues to improve his menu and maintains his front of the house quality.
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Bonnie O.

Not sure I can review a place that i did'nt actually eat at. My food was prepared wrong(asked for my burger with no mayo and they loaded it with Chipolte mayo) and i sent it back. Then they brought me out a raw burger( my partner was almost done with his dinner) and i sent it back. They never appeared again until thet brought a check for my dining partner. When i asked what happened to my food, they thought it looked fine and they would not serve or cook it again. and they never offered me anything else. Worst service although the place was empty.
(1)
Brian S.

We enjoyed the food but our server acted like she didn't want to be there. Maybe it's because 18% gratuity is included in the bill regardless of the service experience.
(3)
Beth L.

There are few restaurants I've been to that I'd give a 5 star rating to, but this one definitely deserves it. I love hamburgers, and have tried most of the new trendy hamburger establishments -- Burgers and Beer, 8 oz burger, 5 napkin burger. This place easily blows those places away. The burger was grilled to perfection, and it was so delicious, that after going with my daughter for lunch on Thursday, I returned the very next day with my husband. Easily the best burger I've eaten in Miami. The fries were also incredibly good, crisp and with just enough salt. My daughter had the chicken tenders off of the children's menu, which were also very good and a generous portion-- it looked like an entire chicken breast had been stuffed inside. I had the berry cobbler for dessert, also good, although it could have had more cobbler on top. Overall an excellent dining experience. If you're hungry for some meat that melts in your mouth, try Bulldog BBQ,. We will be back often!
(5)
Yami D.

I had been here before and I remember it being so good. I went in there with such high expectations and I was let down. We ordered hamburgers and they didn't have much taste to them. My husband can do a much better job on the grill at home. Some how my daughters food was lost and by the time it came to the table everyone else had finished eating. The waitress came by our table once and the one time she did come she gave us attitude. I was very disappointed and so was my family.
(2)
Alice C.

This place is over rated. Not good BBQ. The pork was dry, the corn bread was super dry and it is over priced for the quality. The ribs were mediocre at best..... very disappointing.
(2)
Kristyn S.

Super tasty BBQ! I had the pulled pork sliders. The pork was juicy and delicious and served in it's own cup. You made your own little sandwiches yourself, which was a nice touch. I hate soggy bread and the pork was super juicy so it would have been a big mess. Problem solved when I can make my own! I upgraded my side of fries to Mac and cheese which was soooo good. Creamy and not too sticky. My friend had a burger and fries which was good too. Place loses a star because I ordered something (cheese grits) and our server forgot. No excuse because he wasn't busy and wrote our order down. Doh. Overall, the BBQ was good and I would definitely go back.
(4)
Jim P.

First time at BullDog BBQ......... Staff pleasant . Place was clean, went during lunch on Sunday not to busy. Asked for the Morning glory burger med. As i started to devour this burger hungry that i was, it was cooked well done. So it lacked the juicyness i hoped for in a bbq joint. The hash brown aswell too cooked lacked crispy textured. The best part for me was the egg topped on the burger. For a $9 plus 10% take-out chrge which did not include a drink or fries! For my pocket its was a dissapointment. Maybe the BBQ ribs are better
(2)
Diego B.

Was in the mood for a Burger yesterday so me and my Gfriend decided to try Bulldog Burger which is the same restauarant as BBQ. Feeling hungover I sent her to grab some takeout, she orders two burgers medium with Jalepinos (Not fried) and no Mayo. She gets home and we have fried Jalepinos and Mayo on ot, not the end of the world but a little dissapointed. I bite into my burger and it is cooked properly and has decent flavor. My girlfirend bites into hers and says it is burnt, thinking she was being picky I decided to try it and not only was it well done but it was totally brunt and was like eating and ash tray. If I wasn't so hungover I would have driven back with the burger, I was shocked that the cook would let a bruger like that out of kitchen because you could see it was tottaly burnt on one side. To top it off while my girlfriend waited for the order she sees one of the guys come in with Publix buns and mizxed salad. So they are charging for a top end burger and placing it on a Publix burger bun. The place it garbage and I would never walk back into that place.
(1)
Kristin K.

now this is bbq at it's best. Love everything i've tried so far. the sliders are a must, fun to share. the fries are amazing & the burger - well what can i say. Mac & cheese, grits, it's all just the ultimate in comfort food.
(5)
Greg A.

Now that some time has passed and the place has been open for a while, I decided to give Bulldog another try...after my girlfriend bought a Groupon to this place without my knowledge. I'd have to say I got much better service than last time I was there. The cornbread was, at least, fresh this time - but it's still not very good. The same with the ribs - no improvement, still bland. The one outstanding thing this place does is the baked beans. They were incredibly good, and even better that they were topped off with friend onions. All in all, I can say I'm just not a fan of this place and will direct you up the street to the nearest Tony Roma's where you can get a lot more food (and better tasting BBQ) for less money.
(2)
Karina G.

Words cannot describe how much I love this place. When I had to go to FIU's Biscayne Bay campus, I would make sure I had time to have lunch here. Everything is great here! Mac and cheese, fries, pork, chicken. But my absolute fav has to be the burnt ends beans!! You have to have this. It's an explosion of yumminess in my mouth. It's so good you will start getting random cravings. Only downside is that there is only 1 in Aventura/North Miami Beach. They recently opened up a smaller one but it doesn't offer the same food as the original. Always stick to the original.
(5)
jose M.

Great buffalo wings the rest same as all the bbq places and very expensive
(2)
Amy And Nancy S.

Like others have said, this place started out great and has gone downhill; just not consistent. Went there last night, and the food was bland (BBQ chicken, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, mac & cheese, beans). It was super disappointing because they were worth a drive when they opened.
(2)
Gina P.

Everyone at the table ordered the pulled pork and there were no regrets. The simple, no bull menu was a relief. Loved the kids menu but would've like to have had a rib opt for them but the pull pork sliders portion was almost as big as ours so the price at $6 was reasonable. The waiter brought us cornbread for the baby and it was a real treat, truly delicious! They gave me no qualms about changing the side dish of fries to a small side salad which was quite good. Tried some of a fellow diner's Burnt End Beans (I typically hate beans. I'm Cuban and won't even eat black beans) and loved them! Might just have become a bean eater thanks to the Bulldog. Service was good and the shirts the staff wears are hilarious! The kids ordered the S'more which was good but definitely over the top! Nice to share with a big group but two much for say two people. Top it all off with a selection of American Micro Brews (like the organic Monk in the Trunk which was So good) at a decent price and you have a real winner!
(5)
J H.

We discovered this place because the owner was on Top Chef (a TiVo staple). He has created some amazing products. It is not your regular BBQ type eatery. The wings & white chili are the best I have ever had. The pulled pork lettuce wraps is a great change of place. Bulldog recently opened Bulldog Burger next door. We had to drop by and split wings and the "Hot-Mess" which included blue cheese, bacon & fried onions...DELICIOUS! The also have some micro brew beers, try the Monk Ale. Also the lemonade is homemade. This is a must go.
(5)
Chris M.

I read great reviews so I decided to check it out. I had a full rack of ribs and baked beans. The food came fast and the service was ok. As per the food I honestly don't know where all the hype comes from. The food is ok not delicious. It's acceptable but nothing I would rave over. Maybe it was the ribs, who knows.. I'd go back again but def not be pumped.
(3)
Megan L.

This is one of the worst places I've ever had the displeasure to eat. I built my own burger (was upcharged a $1 for turkey) and what I received was a bland, colorless, tastless hoax of burger on bun with lifeless iceberg lettuce and tomato. This was not ground turkey. It was some sort of pressed turkey disaster. The clueless waitress had the nerve to ask if I wanted a box for the 'burger' minus one bite. I declined. It was one of those joints that you know if you asked for something else they would spit in your food. I suffered in silence as I was charged for the uneaten 'burger.' I saw that the owner was once on Top Chef based on the article posted on the wall by my table and the Top Chef coat mounted on another wall. If this is the case I'm rethinking the validity of that show and channel. For shame Bulldog Barbecue. I WANT MY MONEY BACK!
(1)
Ernesto R.

I went on the fourth of July . I went inside and saw that there were at least 5 open tables, but they had a 30 min wait. I believe that they were either under staffed in the kitchen and/or the the waitstaff. Either way a lot of people left including myself after the wait got too long. On a holiday the place should have been ready.
(1)
Emmanuelle S.

the place has been open for a couple years, now, I think and has expanded greatly. However, on my attempt to have a bbq dinner there on the 4th of July, the place seemed busy, and the staff overwhelmed. Being on my own, I sat at the bar instead of waiting in line. there was a couple there having very big and appetizing burgers. But I was here for the bbq. It took the cashier/bartender at the bar at least 10min to inquire about me and I had to ask for the menu. she never asked if I wanted something to drink. Then I was sitting there with my menu in front of me, for another 15 min before she inquired again about my order. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of chipotle fries, and added a beer on tap. I started to sip and watch around. One waitress was apparently taking her shift and headed off to the people waiting out front to be seated. however, without a list, she picked the wrong ones and had to turn them around upon the bartender telling her there were others in front of her. And on and on and on. When my food finally showed, it was packed to go. I had nver mentioned that's what I wanted and it was never asked. But i was already fed up with the ambiance and decided to leave. I still had 2/3 of my beer which I proceeded to finish a bit faster than I intended while I was processing the payment. I didn't eat my food that night. I went straight to Flanigans where I had the complete opposite experience and more delicious food (ribs, fries, salad, and beer) for a lower total price. I had my Bulldog sandwich the following day and it was delicious, mind you. But such ambiance just killed it that day and I will never come in with company. I will order out rather. Maybe that's what they are seeking, indeed, with such poor service...
(3)
Elise O.

Was very excited to hear that I could get authentic southern shrimp and grits within a 45 minute drive from my house. What a disappointment. First of all, there were only four shrimp in the order for $18 - but plenty of grits. A bit pricey for a bowl of grits. It wouldn't have been too bad had the dish been as good as those I've had in Charleston. All I could taste was the scallions. As an appetizer I had the cornmeal crusted oysters. The oysters were cooked just right but the bacon on top was cold and evidently cooked earlier in the day. Although the green garlic mayo had a good flavor, a little "zip" to the sauce might have just been what the dish needed to be "great". Have to admit that that the chipotle fries, the cornbread and the outstanding cole slaw were the best part of the meal. Very nice atmosphere - very clean - and the servers are exceptional. They even lowered the loud obnoxious music to an acceptable volume. Wanted to try the barbecue - but not so sure I'll be back after I tasted the "red" version of their sauce - a little too much like ketchup, although I'm sure once mixed with the "yellow" version, it might make a significant difference. I'm sure they'll do OK, as long as they cater to those who don't really care what their food tastes like.
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Monique H.

Came to the restaurant for the first time and it was pretty good!!!! Our server was nice and attentive and the food was pretty darn good!! My mom had the Chili Fries and she enjoyed every little bit of it!!! My burger was nice and juicy and really enjoyable. I would definitely come back to this restaurant...
(5)
Seth J.

Becore I became vegan I ate here a few times. It was good, not the best BBQ in Miami but good enough for the area to go back occasionally. The sauce is good too but not a top 10 that I've experienced but everyone has their own tastes. For this review I'm judging the loss of the concept of small local business keeping their customers happy. I had a take out order of a bunch of sides, again, no meat. All the sides are very tasty. Fried pickles, etc. so when I asked a BBQ place for two small containers (1/2 oz.) of their BBQ sauce to go with my fries they wanted to charge me $0.50 each. Now that's not going to break my bank, even though I just spent $23 on a few small side dishes. But come on, this is a BBQ place and it's the sauce that sells it. It should go on everything. Huge containers are all over the place and I bet tey trow a bunch out over time to clean the containers, or at least I would hope so. Then I thought to myself, I should have just walked over to an empty table, there were many, and squeezed as much sauce as I wanted onto my fries. Isn't that obvious? I'm paying the same prices as though I were eating in, why is this 1/2oz of sauce extra. What if I changed my mind and decided to stay and eat in. Would I still have to pay? I was told there are cameras watching, as though I would get caught squeezing my own. No kidding, like a threat. Call it my own personal experience (insight) and possibly few negative things, but that leads me to believe other poor ownership and management issues that could ruin your dining experience. Using cheaper meats or food supply, mistreating employees, serving expired foods. All these are typical cost cutting we hear about. Let's hope this was just a singular experience and the owners/managers do care and they will change this silly policy. I should mention I offered back the two ketchup containers I didn't want (preferring the BBQ sauce), wasn't offered a credit... I supplied my own bag and refused utensils and napkins, cause that's how I roll.
(2)
Rebecca K.

Here's the thing. I have been a longtime supporter of this restaurant. I think, we may have been one of the first few patrons. I have consistently returned to this spot, if only for the bbq chicken wings and wedge salad. That said, the last two times i have returned, I have had to flag down a waiter for service. When I did, I was met with "we're busy." Yeah, I get it. You're also in the business of selling and serving food, correct? The last time, last Saturday night, I think may have been our last time. Service was challenging - with the owner there - and the food was meh, at best. Not sure what's going on, but maybe takeout is the way to go? The food is traditional barbecue and burgers with a modern twist. I would say there is some inventive fun with their burger creations and the world would be a better place with more of that. I hope they get it together.
(3)
Shannon R.

Listen to me people because I am the AUTHORITY on BBQ. What are my credentials? I grew up in Texas & Georgia. I tasted the best BBQ put there. I LOVE It. I always get the 1/2 BBQ chicken, which is divine but so is the brisquit, mac & cheese, cornbread...everything. Completely mouthwatering!
(5)
Giselle K.

If you want good food dont go here !!!!We came on a Saturday night at 8 pm it was empty. We asked order to go so the server gave us one menu even so we where 2 people had to ask for a second menu. We wanted to order wings which where highly recomendet by News Times. Only one kind of wings on the menu when ask she said hey they are the best. After ordering we deceidedto get the ribs to. We are out.... On a Saturday at 8 pm really???? The wings 7 pices a small container blue cheese dip and 4 stickes of cellery for $ 16.00 where not only swimming in oil but where burned on the side . No sauce over them or spices. They tasted horrible.....and where expensiv Very disapointed the first and last visit.
(1)
Katy P.

It's not secret to you that I love BBQ. Ever since I can remember I have had a serious love affair for BBQ. I am that girl who not only goes out of her way to find the best brisket or pulled pork in town, but I am also the one at the dinner table to who asks for a side of BBQ sauce. Last weekend I finally made it over to Bulldog Barbecue and Burger over in North Miami, where I met celebrity chef and owner Howie "Bulldog" Kleinberg. You may ask, how did he get that nickname? In 2007 he stared in Top Chef Miami, and it was there where he acquired this nickname for his take no prisoners competitive streak. Since the restaurant first opened in 2009, Howie prides himself in taking the BBQ items that you love to the next level. My personal favorite is his brisket. I don't know about you, but I love when there is still a charred finish on the edges of the brisket leaving that smoky taste in your mouth. Howie is known for his brisket so you must try it. When you are pairing your pulled pork and brisket make sure to get a side of cornbread and the burnt end beans. And for those of you who are looking for something a bit different then you have to check out Howie's burger menu. Some of the famous items are the Luther, Hawaii Five-O and Honky-Tonky Woman. Last but not least, you have to save room for dessert. My personal favorites are the milk and cookies (this comes with heath bar cookies!), the fried apple turnover and their take on a s'mores dessert. You will not regret this decision.
(4)
Ashley P.

My boyfriend has been talking about wanting to try this place out for a while now so we finally finally went! Boy this place did not disappoint. From the moment you walk through the door the sweet aroma of meats smoking begins to tempt your tummy. The burger I ordered was the hot mess...sooooooo delicious. The burger was moist, had a good meat to fat ratio so it wasn't overly greasy. The toppings included blu cheese,bacon, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms&horseradish mayo-I think that's all of them...was a very cohesive burger. This place has set the bar really really high. I'm excited I finally found a place that serves outstanding food and provides excellent customer service. Instead of going to south beach and paying an arm & a leg for mediocre food that's like eating out of a garbage can, scoot on over to bulldog bbq you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Bobby W.

I've been coming here for about a year now. Every time the service and food has been excellent. One of the best burgers and bbq restaurants in south Florida.
(5)
Dione M.

Excellent wings. Completely unique flavor. Tried the pulled pork sandwich and was pleased. The burnt end beans were very good too. Definitely coming back here.
(5)
Floyd D.

The service used to be so much better BEFORE the owner was a Top Chef contestant. Not that the food is bad, it's actually pretty good but why SHOULD customers return to pay your prices for bad service when there are plenty of competitors who care about your return business (and DELIVER too?) Perhaps the owner would do to take note of the area surrounding Bulldog Barbecue and notice how many other restaurants are rapidly going (or gone) out of business and readjust accordingly. Consumers are no longer willing to put up with substandard service and high prices /small portions no matter how "fantastic" they hear the food is and most hoi polloi ($$$ folks) wouldn't be caught dead in that neighborhood anyway.
(1)
Dewey C.

They have really good BarBQ for the money. The help goes overboard to be nice and courteous. It's so rare in small joints like this. And, the quality of the food is very good and I suspect fresh as well. The chairs are comfortable and the noise level low. I love the tin ceiling and lighting and it's spotless. Now when I have my car waxed I have an alternative to the usual.
(4)
Michael S.

Came here with my wife and daughter on a Friday night around 6 pm. It was empty except for 2-3 other tables. We got the BBQ platter for two, which comes with three meats, slaw and two sides. We got it with the ribs, brisket and chicken for the meats and the fried pickles, burnt end beans and an extra side of mac n cheese for my daughter. Everything was good with the exception of the chicken. It was just okay. The price is $45, which is a bit high. There was plenty of meat, but the sides are pathetically small. We had leftovers of the meat. The service was excellent.
(4)
Nicole C.

There is a reason this place has 3 stars. I made reservations for 8:30pm on a Thursday night and did not get seated until 9pm. The bartender/waitress did sincerely apologize for the long wait and explained they had 3 huge tables come in at the same exact time. That caused our food to also take a long time to come out after placing my order, about 45 minutes for a burger & wings. Now for the food, the Luther Burger was delicious. I could only eat half as it's really fulling. I tried the onion rings and really like that too. The wings were decent; better when you try it drenched with either of their made from scratch BBQ sauces. One BBQ sauce is a mustard base and the other is a sweet tomato base. I liked both sauces. Overall, I may give this place a second chance and try one of there other burgers next time.
(3)
Tiffany N.

This place was awesome!!!!! So glad I stopped driving by and came inside. The service was great as well. The wings were fab! The chili fries were out of this world. I can't wait to go back. YUMMY!
(5)
Megan K.

We came here for the burgers, beers & desert. The Hot Mess burger was to die for. Amazing combination of flavors! I took half home for the lunch the next day, and I have never been so excited for leftovers. I had an angry orchard beers which was an excellent complement to the meal! For dessert I shared an apple turnover which I would recommend! Can't wait for my next visit! Also the service was casual and relaxed so the atmosphere is very comfortable!
(5)
Memphis G.

decent bbq for Florida, good beer selection
(4)
Davina K.

This place is DELICIOUS! I am always looking for a good burger and they definitely surpass my expectations every time. Its like eating there for the first time every time I take a bite!!!! Their food is hot and fresh and the waiters are quick and polite.
(5)
Erin C.

Thank goodness we found this place to cure my barbecue cravings. We recently moved from the Atlanta (2 words- Fox Brothers. Go now!) so we have been searching for some really good barbecue to take its place. Bulldog has definitely filled that niche. I ordered the sliced beef brisket with the slaw and burnt end beans and my hubby got the St. Louis ribs with the sale and Mac and cheese. The meat was tender and smoky (the ribs pulled right off the bone) and the barbecue sauces were great. The burnt end beans were good but lacked a bit of flavor for me (either need to add a little sweetness or heat IMHO) but hubby said the mac and cheese was on point. They also had a decent selection of craft beers which helped wash down the barbecue.
(4)
Carlos P.

A total ripoff with a top cheff signature. 45$ for a platter of two that fit in one big plate, really? 14$ burgers..not wonder the place was empty on a Sunday afternoon. Don't be fooled by a fancy BBQ mustard..it's just honey mustard..Not coming back
(1)
Curtis R.

Been here 2 times and was wowed both times! The food is so amazingly good and the service was excellent! Try the Luther Burger if you like to be adventurous it will take you to flavor town!
(5)
Alexis G.

So I ate here a little while back and I just got on yelp. There burgers left such a big impression on my that I have to reminisce about the experience and write a review. I ordered the Hawaii 5-0. It was amazing! Pineapple and ham in a burger with a fried egg. As weird as that combination sounds, your taste buds will think it genius! The food was a little pricey but I personally felt the quality of food met the price. This is definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had! A must try!
(5)
Andrew M.

Katie our server, not only had a nice "rack" of ribs .... But the bbq here is smokin' Great flavors on the brisket... All the sides were delicious too... Get the cheesy grits! We will return. Service was great and with a smile
(4)
Robin R.

Best Wings in Miami! Must try if you live here, or even just passing by. The owner was a contestant on Top chef, his food is phenomenal! Kudos!!!
(5)
Ashley M.

There was no wait. We walked right in and sat down. The service was great and so was the food. I ordered the Hawaiian five-oh and our friends ordered the platter with various meats, Mac and cheese and cole slaw. All the food was delicious
(5)
Marvin A.

Loving this place, walked over from Tire Plus while the Z was getting a balance and aligment. Ordered the 1/2 Brisket with Coleslaw and Mac & Cheese, the Brisket was amazing. The quality of the food is in there, even a bigger plus is that there was very little wait time. From the moment I sat down to the moment I got served uhm....8 minutes. The mac and cheese has a rich flavor extremely well down specially for a side dish. The coleslaw I would say needed a little more umph but the star of the show...that brisket was sooooo delish! If your in the area drop, the only catch is that its pricey. So for 1/2 lbs brisket which is about 3 slices the two sides with WATER came to $16.20 without tip. I plan on coming back, good job!
(5)
Daniel R.

Came in here for the first time with my buddy, we were in the mood for barbecue. Here's my break down: The Goods: It's in a quiet, and safe location not far at all from aventura mall The atmosphere was very relaxing, friendly and also family oriented too. Has a nice decent bar, that only serves beers. The decor was good. Our server and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing I posted pictures to this post. The waiting time for the food wasn't long. The Bads: - it was a little bit warm inside maybe cause we were next to the kitchen Over all I give this place an "A" I definitely recommend you guys come and try it out!
(4)
Ashley P.

The food was awesome!!! If you're looking for a good burger or barbeque........... Bulldog bbq is where it's at! It is pricey but totally worth it. The service was great and it smelled like a wonderful fireplace. JUST EXXXXCELLENT!!!!
(5)
Kimberly A.

We used to go here all the time when we lived in Miami . Moved from this area almost 5 years ago. My daughter and I were in the area today and thought we go have lunch here since its been so long. Still good as last time we were here. We like the pulled pork and sweet potato fries . Definitely very good. Would recommend!!!
(4)
Leonel R.

Good beer selection. The burgers are good but not great. Way too pricey in my opinion. I've had better burgers at other places for half the price.
(3)
Lillian P.

Delicious! I had the flying bulldog (sandwich) and wow, yum! Full of flavor. The wings were very good too. The cornbread was just ok. Our waitress, Anna, was great too. Definitely going back.
(4)
Alexandre H.

Me and my daughter were looking for a BBQ place, and a friend recommended Bulldog. Although we live in Miami we decided to take the 30 minute trip to Aventura. Yeah, we are fans of good BBQ, we had to try it. Overall it was very good. The place has a nice decoration, and staff was very friendly and attentive... good job everyone! We had the ribs and the brisket, both very good (specially for So. Florida standards). Coleslaw was Ok, and portion was way too small... please double it in size guys! Sides of grilled corn and Mc&Cheese were both ok. Great beers, I tried one that was locally made and it was excellent. Recommended!
(4)
Andy K.

Came here with my cousin last night, he is a regular when in town. First of all possibly the " best" brisket I have ever tasted , smoked to perfection tender and delicious. I tried the Chili topped with Fritos Burnt end beans Onion rings Cold beer. Perfect cant wait to return I forgot to mention i don't recall her name our server. a cuban/ Korean young lady she was awesome
(4)
Brian D.

Third time to bulldogs and gets better everytime. this time I had the pulled pork and it rocked. topped it with the bbq sausce they have. ally took care of us this day. shes 2 for 3 taking care of us and shes a sweetheart. very professional, fast to help you get started and knowledgable about the beer and food. I tried the winnwood ale and it was right on. definitely will be going back. the service really makes the visit great and the food speaks for itself. enjoy folks!!!!
(4)
Eric B.

I have not tried all of the hamburgers in Miami so, I can't say that this was the worst in Miami. I can say that it is the least impressive burger I have had in 10 years in Miami. The bacon was the best thing about the 2 burgers and the chicken sandwich that we ordered. Why bother putting a fried egg on your burger if you're going to overcook the egg? Shouldn't the burger patty at least have flavor? Before you think I'm just being unfair, there were 2 other tables that complained while we were there. One couple was so disappointed they waited for the manager to voice their complaints. I recommend you try one of the other burger options in the area.
(2)
Bonnie L.

Came here for a quick bite for lunch on a Saturday, the restaurant was half full and it took a good 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. We order 2 morning glory burgers and the quality seem to have declined tremendously since my last visit. I ordered my burger medium rare and it came out dry, patty was not juicy at all. Sorry but if i am going to indulge in over 1000 calories it needs to be well worth it!
(2)
Jan S.

The brisket was GOOD the ribs was GOOD The pork was GOOD the Mac and cheese was GOOD the corn bread was GOOD too Errrthing was GOOD!!!!
(5)
Liza M.

Just awful..All of it. From service to food to prices to depressing ambiance. Food came out before my glass of warm white wine, which I had to ask 3 different wait staff for..BTW, they only have 2 choices, both from California the cheap nasty stuff, I ordered anyway because I cannot eat without wine but wish I hadn't. FOOD -Mac & cheese (tiny portion): better at Boston Chicken for third of price -Slaw (tiny portion): better at cosco or publix for 10th of the price -Fries: Taste like any other fries but triple the price ....$6 seriously? -Side salad (tiny, boring): they should not even charge for that -Chicken lettuce wrap ????? Where was the chicken???should rename to lettuce plate..the 1 oz of chicken was too sweet ...$11 bucks ???? -RIBS : burnt, dry, meatless, expensive with nasty after taste..tasted OLD...$16 ?? -Wait staff: zombie like with no passion or desire to be there. Not that I blame them -Owner: please smile or stay home, your sad energy is contagious -Ambiance: cold, impersonal, bright lights. Felt like getting out of there ASAP Bottom Line: Spent $52 in 30 min for food that should not have been more than 10 bucks from any fast food outlet..Prices for quality & quantity are unjustified. Low quality, no love.. Can't believe it's chef owned and operated. Howie please show some passion & higher your standards or throw in the towel!!! We Miami diners deserve better!!
(1)
Randy S.

Great, high quality barbecue with very nice service. All the food tasted great here and very filling. The place can just be a little pricey but it is definitely worth it if you want high quality barbecue. Try the "messy burger" and the special iced tea that is freshly made.
(5)
Julie H.

The barbecue was really good. I was pleasantly surprised. We had the pulled pork which has a delicate flavor and good texture. The brisket was good but a tad firm. Flavored quite well though. Also had the Burger with the crispy onions, mushrooms and blue cheese. That was outstanding. Loved it. The burger was perfectly cooked and flavored. The right combo of toppings too. Not overwhelming. Sides: the burnt ends beans were delicious! The sweet potato fries are crispy and fluffy. Love them too. The potato fries were just okay. Would have preferred fresh cut. Warning: Don't order the cole slaw or the coke! Ewwwww. The cole slaw is like milk-flavored cabbage. Bland. And the coke was watery and flat. Maybe it's water with cola essence. :( Bad bad. It's the reason for one less star. Both were stupid bad. But the rest was quite tasty!
(4)
Gary Z.

Some of the best burgers in town. Ribs r good too. Burgers are Creative, juicy and well cooked.
(5)
Desiree D.

This place is beyond amazing!!!! Great service & great prices! Mac n cheese is phenomenal! & sweet potatoe is to die for very crispy not soggy! House sauce is great a tad spicy, but def has a good kick to it!
(5)
Maureen A.

Ribs were good but we didn't like the BBQ sauces. Cornbread was good but a TINY 1 inch square of it?! Small portions, big prices. Have had better Mac n cheese too. But the ribs were good, Over priced and over rated though.
(2)
David S.

You can't judge a restaurant by the strip pall it resides in! My cousin suggested this joint. Daniel, the waiter suggested the Brisket. My grandma, long since past, must haunt the kitchen, because only she could make anything like this! WOW! WOW! WOW! The ribs are dry rubbed greatness! The angus burger, cheddar and caramelized onions... This ranks among the top anywhere in the US. As for the service, our glasses never ran dry! Apparently, Howie the proprietor is ALL THAT! Great dining experience.
(5)
Shikira H.

I would LOVE to give Bulldog 5 stars, but the only and I mean ONLY reason it won't happen is because of their lack of service. We've been Bulldog patrons ever since they first opened, as we were fans of the season of Top Chef that Mr. Kleinberg was a contestant on. His burgers and brisket are absolutely delicious and keeps us coming back for more. The only pet peeve...Service. The wait staff aren't always friendly and don't regularly come back to check on you. Also, they used to serve their cornbread as their complimentary starch, like bread rolls. That's no longer the case. You have to pay extra for cornbread. Which takes away from providing comething to munch on before we received our food. Other than that, it's their burgers that are simply fantastic! FAMILY FAVORITES: Hawaii Five O Burger - You gotta try it to believe that a burger with a friend egg and thick slice of pineaplle and ham could taste so good. Hott Mess - Just what it says. It's spicy and packed with flavor and leaves a mess. The way a Burger is suppose to leave your hands...messy :) Luther Burger - Our kids almost ALWAYS share this monster burger served on a glazed donut type of bun. SIDE DISHES: Cheese grits - A....MAZE.....ING Burnt End Beans Mac & Cheese Howie Kleinburg practically lives in his restaurant. He's proud and will gladly help anyone who doesn't feel they are satisfied. Just ask for him, he'll be happy to come chat with you :)
(4)
Joanne C.

Amazing burger! We ordered the Luther and the Morning Glory. Sweet potato fries w chipotle mayo on the side. Was certainly worth not having a burger all summer And waiting for one if these. Our waitress was Ally and she was courteous and personable. The environment is clean and even the food prep staff were friendly. I will def come back here.
(5)
Orgasmic L.

The bbq was great, the beer selection was decent. I really have no complaints about the food. The lighting and the chairs I do. I'm not into the fast food decor.
(3)
John D.

Super-solid ribs place. I always go for the half-rack St. Louis style with the burnt end beans for $15. DC usually goes for the $15 brisket. Great service and a fine selection of beers. Can't beat it for price and quality.
(5)
Layla E.

They have some of the best baked beans I have ever had. They have fried onions in them. And their white chili is great. The chicken and ribs are okay. Not great, but definitely not bad. The red BBQ sauce is what I really don't like. It tastes more like ketchup than barbecue sauce. The yellow sauce is good.
(3)
Rebecca C.

Big love for the brisket biscuit, burnt end beans and friendly wait staff. Generous portions. Everything cooked perfectly. Prices commensurate. The hot mess burger too heavy with blue cheese perhaps but we left a happy, well fed pair.
(5)
Jessica A.

Not only does this place have great fast service, the burgers are great! The burger was an excellent choice and satisfied my craving! Brought along my buddy and he was blown away by how big and flavorful his Hawaiian burger was! Would totally come back for more if I'm ever in the area again!
(4)
Arthur G.

I love their slow cooked food. The taste is fantastic and the types of BBQ sauces are great. This is definitely a lunch place. Unless you want food coma before bed. The environment isn't much of a bar or sports place.
(4)
Paul M.

Hey Howie, If you read my prior review then you know that I am definitely a fan. However you really need to check up on your staff as they are costing you money big time. I showed up for lunch at 2PM on a Saturday and about a quarter of the seats were empty. However, I was told that there was going to be a 10 minute wait. No biggie, but it was kind of strange considering so many tables were open. After 10 minutes one of the waiters mentioned that it wasn't a matter of seats, but that the kitchen was backed up. At this time at least 3 other couples who were waiting decided to get up and go elsewhere as they had been waiting to be seated for quite some time. After another 10 minutes or so after that my name still wasn't called so we decided to go elsewhere too. 2PM on a Saturday should be peak lunch time, so really no reason for the kitchen not to be able to handle the flow considering 1/4 or the seats in the place were empty. The dude expediting looked like he was in the weeds big time, and the bartenders/hostesses were intentionally ignoring the line of people gathering in the front as they knew people were leaving for not being seated. Willing to give it another try, hopefully things will be straightened out by then...
(2)
Tam P.

I love this place. As a FIU student, who lives in North Miami, this is my to go place for gourmet burgers. It's never too crowded, just enough noise that you can still carry a conversation with you friends. It looks small from the outside, but very spacious inside. Decoration is nothing special but at least it's very clean and refreshing. Food wise, you cannot go wrong with their burgers. All of my friends and I have our favorites when we go here. I always order the Hot Mess with Sweet Potato Fries. It is the best I've had so far. But don't let the name fool you, they also carry a good variety of dishes other than burgers like wraps, salads, appetizers, etc. In term of service, I've been here multiple times, and I always have different servers so I can say all of them are great, no complain whatsoever. All in all, it's a great place for casual hang out, eating some great burgers and drinking good beers. Oh did I mention they have a bar too?
(5)
Cass R.

My boyfriend and I found ourselves in North Miami and I had always wanted to try this place so we gave it a shot. At 3 pm the place was half empty yet we were told we had to wait as the kitchen was backed up. After 15 minutes we were seated . We decided to split the BBQ platter as we thought this would give us the best chance to try numerous items. We ordered the brisket, turkey and ribs. We had read another review on Yelp that stated it was a ton of food and enough to share. We got 3 ribs, 2 pieces of brisket and 2 pieces of turkey. The best thing was the ribs which were ok. Nothing to get excited about . Both the brisket and turkey were dry. A generous slathering of sauce couldn't even help the brisket. We were so disappointed considering all the great reviews . The cornbread was tasty but very dry. On top of the mediocre food the service was poor . The server had to be asked for setups, butter, salt and refills of drinks. The only thing we didn't have to ask for is the check. Considering the fact that the pwner has been on tv you would assume he would use his semi celebrity and be a bit more warm and welcoming. Sat three feet from him and he didn't even crack a smile the whole time we were there. As they say in TV land .. I think it was time for me to pack my knives and go.
(2)
Carlos E.

I love Bulldog BBQ. I like their burgers and pulled pork plate. They actually have a burger with pulled pork on top that is awesome. you can also also order sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. However, I had a friend with me that asked for the ribs and he did not like them because they were dry. I can not make judgement on the ribs because I didn't taste them, however, just be aware of that possibility. They have good service and every time I have gone there, I liked both my food and service. The restaurant is very neat and modern looking and at the times I go in I have no problems with finding good seating.
(4)
Will S.

Brisket was good! The baked beans topped with onion strings was amazing! Really great flavor! Plenty of seating inside and even outside. A bar and plenty of meat choices. I just wish the cornbread was more of a thing there. It was a dry small block.
(4)
Adam R.

I'm from Kendall, FL but my friend kept telling me that her boss has been raving about this place for the past few months, so a couple of friends and I decided to make the 40-minute drive up to Bulldog BBQ and give it a shot. I usually don't trust other people's opinions when it comes to BBQ because many people from South Florida in particular have only had local BBQ which usually pales in comparison to BBQ from places in Northern Florida and places in what people would call the true South. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It's located in a small shopping area across from FIU's Biscayne Campus, and I actually passed it the first time around because it doesn't really have good signage. When you walk inside you realize it's a pretty spacious place with a bar area, and a separate more laidback/family appropriate area. The place actually looked too clean which kind of worried me because it seems the grimier the place the better the BBQ. Between myself and two other friends we ordered onion rings, hot dog, 2 brisket platters, a pulled pork platter, a smokehouse for two meal with brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, chipotle fries, and mac and cheese. We did this BECAUSE WE'RE YOUNG AND WE'RE GONNA LIVE FOREVER. The hot dog, the onion rings, and the pulled pork were all good but nothing special and definitely not worth a 40-minute drive. My favorite protein by far was the brisket. It was tender and flavorful, and I'm having a really hard time writing about it without getting hungry all over again, but I'll power through for you Yelpers. PRO TIP: Use a combination of both sauces on the brisket and have your taste palate explode, but totally in the good way though. The chipotle fries and the mac and cheese were also excellent. I'm usually a big weenie when it comes to spicy things, but the chipotle fries had a nice kick without being too unbearable, and the mac and cheese was just perfect. I wish I had ordered a tub of it. The cornbread was also surprisingly great, and I ate it all (even though I usually don't eat it at all), and the coleslaw was just straight up garbage. So, you know, avoid that. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to try the ribs, but I was told they were quite excellent. Why is it getting four stars (short version)? It was way too expensive for what it was. We obviously ordered a lot of food, but the bill was $140 by the time we left which is way more than what I would ever expect to spend on a meal at a BBQ place. Also, a lot of the dishes were hit or miss. My review would probably have been a lot lower if I had not chosen brisket as one of my plates, as the brisket was so good it made me forget about how everything else was just okay. All in all, the service was good, my friends and I enjoyed our meal as a whole, we were allowed to have our food coma in the restaurant without being rushed out, and although one of my friends will probably never escape from her food coma, I think a 66% survival rate should be applauded and we would probably come back again if we were already in the area to eat that brisket because this is AMERICA.
(4)
IK I.

Yelp led us to this spot. Place had a cool vibe and edgy staff. we tried the mixed meat platter for two. Everything was prepared nice and was quite tasty. My wife opted for the chicken which she said was excellent. Mac and cheese and cole slaw all well above average. It was nice that the meats were not smothered in sauce. I hate when they drown the bar b que with sauce. I agree with those who have eaten there before and would highly recommend this place. Service was average, decor was average but I will surely retun to try out some other favorites.
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russell k.

Love bulldog. Not your typical BBQ place- more of a gourmet menu than a down home southern BBQ. Burgers are sick- morning glory is one of my favorite of 3 burgers in the country (one of the others is also in miami at beer and burger joint) Morning glory is a think hash brown cake, fried egg, bacon, cheese and bustelo mayo on a burger - sick! Fries are ok - other sides are better in my mind. St. Louis style ribs usually aren't my favorite- I'm a baby back guy- but these are the best St. Louis I think I have ever had. Cole slaw is very good- Mac and cheese is also awesome - burnt end beans are amazing if you like them sweet- I do. Great place for kids as well- and they have a nice beer selection so u can deal with your kids. Down the shopping center from Cheen Huaye which is another awesome restaurant!
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Parris P.

Bulldog BBQ has a decent atmosphere when you first walk-in but proves to be a let down once you get to eating. The BBQ is mediocre at best. The beef brisket was bland and had no taste. I only gave it 2 stars because I came during happy hour and had some beers.
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Nick J.

So there's been a lot of scuttlebutt, about this BBQ joint...from the fact that the executive chef/owner was a contestant on Top Chef, to how good the brisket is. Well, I'm here to tell you. It may be one of the few occasions where the actuality lives up to the hype. bulldog BBQ is tucked away in a strip mall, across from one of my favorite places to make money (North Dade Justice Center-gotta love court OT!). The first thing you notice about the place, is how clean it is. I have a bit of OCD, when it comes to cleanliness. I ordered the smokehouse wings, chili, and the "Luther" burger. The smokehouse wings, with the blue cheese dipping sauce was awesome. Had a great smoky flavor, and was super tasty. The chili was also pretty good. It wasn't watery, and came with fritos on top!! Yum.. Now, the burger..it had a glazed bun, with carmelized onions, cheddar cheese and BACON. It didn't need any ketchup, or any other condiments. It was magical! The only thing I would change, is I'd order it medium well, instead of medium..but that's a personal thing. Next time I go back, I'll see what desserts they have, and I'll try some of the BBQ...
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Ana M.

Really tasty. I lived in Kansas City, Barbecue capital, and this place is just as good. Recommended.
(5)
Carlo V.

I went on a Monday night with my daughter. We sat down and looked around. There was only about four parties sitting in the place. We both ordered the rib meal. It came in pretty fast. The ribs were over smoked and dry. The portions are small for the price they charge. Two half racks, one corn, and one apple turnover was $43.20 I must say, the apple turnover was outstanding! It really made the night. Oh, and the coleslaw was also very good. The place is clean and well lit. I especially like the mason jar drink glasses. Cute touch
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Sarah R.

First the waitstaff was really nice, there was no wait at all. We went around 1 or 2. Ordered the meal for 2 it was amazing! The pulled pork was so good and juicy and flavorful! The brisket was the same, you could cut it with a fork! The ribs where really good, the meat jusy delicious. The onion rings, some of the best i have had in a long time, would go back jusy to snack on them! Sweet fries yum! Corn bread really good and so moist! The fact that 4 of them equal one normal size piece sucks! The sweet tea definitely something u have to order. The Cole slaw however, definitely pass on that one, next time we go I'll ask if i can substitute it for something else. The prices are definitely up there. I've gotten more to eat and drinks as well ordering a 2 person platter.for less money at famous daves. Would go back again thou. The food was so good my husband adds that he didn't want to stop eating.
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eglys h.

Wanting to eat some Barbecue we remembered seeing this establishment when visiting another restaurant down the street (of which we should of gone to instead) It did not start that good at all. As we walked in there was a group of people standing around and there was no defined "hostess" area where to go to in order to get on the waiting list. Then a very relaxed young girl asked us for our name and placed us on list. And then we waited.... As we sat there we noticed 2 empty tables right across from us and wondered with a nice size group of people waiting why were these not being utilized? Then to our surprise after a nice wait, we were advised to sit at one of these "empty" tables. Our waitress was polite and informative due to we did let her know it was our first time there. She did give some suggestions, of which we did follow some of them. We started with an order of the Smokehouse Chicken Wings. These were ok in size but not much in flavor. They were not all that good and for its price $10, it was kinda disappointing. Hubby went with the 1/2 lb beef brisket -which is served with a "small" corn muffin only - all other sides (except if you go with the bigger 3 meal platter which comes with 2 sides) are extra cost. The meat flavor was ok. Not too smoky and no Barbecue sauce on it at all..... Hubby could of eaten more. It was kinda of small... I went for the ribs - med portion which consist of 7 pieces (should of been 8) - these also came with a small corn muffin. These were kinda dry. Not too much flavor and nothing "off the bone". We did order 1 side of "chipolte fries" - only 1 cause when we asked waitress if it was plenty to share she said yes it was a basket. Well this was not served in a basket and not a basket size serving! It was a "handful" served on plate as a side, not really a sharing portion. There was nothing "Chipolte" about it. They were actually kinda bland... even needed to add salt & pepper for some flavor.. We skipped dessert cause besides not having too many available, those offered were not to our liking. Place was overall ok - really not to much of a BBQ flavor. Still searching for a good place. Any suggestions?
(3)
Pj C.

We got our Thanksgiving meal here as a takeout. The sweet potato casserole was delicious, smoked turkey yummy, everything was great and I didnt have to cook - so good day for me. The meal ended with a tasty pumpkin bread pudding with eggnog sauce. We will definitely go back for an eat in dinner!
(5)
Kevin W.

Location is not that great, but once you are there it is worth it. I did take out so I could enjoy Mint Julips and BBQ at home watching the Derby. Great pulled pork and baby back ribs. The sides were awesome. Beans with fried onions, etc. and cheese grits. The cornbread muffins were just ok and the sauce is not that great for BBQ sause. The red is a little spicy and liquidy and the yellow mustardy (are those really adjectives?). Good beer selection and the service (for take out) was good. Place was slow when I was there but it was early (around 5:00 p.m.).
(4)
Victoria B.

If I were to review this place in just one word it would be "avoid", if you give me three more I'd add, "at all costs". Where to start on this journey of "how not to cook barbecue"? Well, with the corn bread. Usually a hard to mess-up item unless you serve it ice-cold and without butter, which is what Bulldog's did... why didn't I leave at this point? I would continue with the appetizer, had it arrived before the entree, so I'll talk about the meats. I do not mind paying $23 (or double that) for a plate that will let me sample the variety of a restaurant, even if the portions are small (all true of Bulldogs) if the quality is acceptable. Bulldog's food is so abysmally terrible that I'm sure it takes real effort to make, since actually grilling unseasoned meats would yield a better result. My toddler son is at the stage where he'll eat, if unsupervised, everything from pennies, dog food, toilet paper, to mud, refused to chew anything on the sampler plate. At least now I can protect my items from him, by just liberally applying Bulldog's ketch...err "barbecue" sauce. The two sides that come are tiny, and thankfully so. The bland grits, like everything else, are serve chilly and the 4 onion rings that came with the meal were oily, but a welcome distraction from the horrid brisket and ribs. By this point, I just wanted the agony to end, but lo and behold, the nachos arrived. Our late appetizer made a grand entrance topped with sour cream, which was the only edible food item on the whole meal (since Bulldog's probably didn't fuss with it). Everything else on the nachos plate was carelessly tossed in, from the suspiciously cold cheese, to the soggy tortillas, to the possibly worst pulled pork this side of the Milky way. So to reiterate: Avoid! WORST BBQ EVER! (TM)
(1)
Lyle C.

Great BBQ but location does not match the food. Not really into the strip mall feeling but the food makes up for it. Staff is very friendly and the new dinning room expansion is a great addition.
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Luke S.

Been here several times. Quality fluctuates widely. Fries were sometimes crisp and fresh (including sweet potato fries), and sometimes old, mushy and stale. The BBQ portion has not impressed; the ribs very dry, the pulled pork not fresh. Burgers - from what I can remember, the 'hot mess' was a soggy pile of condiments, not recommended, and medium rare was absolutely rare, aka raw and cold inside. Otherwise, (also) good burgers. No complaints about service. The 'addition' to the original shop looks and feels like an afterthought.
(3)
Chris B.

Try the ribs at Bulldog Barbecue. They are some of the best in Miami.
(4)
Jennifer T.

The people were friendly and the server was very attentive. The food filled me up and I couldn't move after that. The location I feel like is covered from the bushes lol. But good place for a quick bite.
(4)
David M.

It was a Saturday night about 7:30 pm and I was in the Aventura area going to a pizza joint recommended by a fellow blogger. I was disappointed when I drove by to see that the place was closed. Saturday night? 7:30 pm? I needed a new place to go to and remembered hearing that "top chef" Howie Kleinberg's new Bulldog Burger in North Miami was open and just a couple of miles down US 1 to 154th Street. I was in the mood for a good burger anyway. The sweet aroma of bbq hit me as soon as I opened the door and I knew I was going to have a gastronomically good time. The burger joint is in the next bay of the strip center attached to Howie's other restaurant, Bulldog BBQ. In fact, you enter through the bbq restaurant into an adjoining room where there are several tables with chairs. The place is clean and not over decorated; with framed chef paraphernalia touting the owner's tv persona. We were pleasantly greeted and served our drinks while we checked out the menu which consisted of a single sheet attached to the front of the bbq menu. It contained about eight different signature burgers. I was practically drooling as I looked over the list and chose the $9 Black Angus Burger. Michelle isn't really big on burgers so she chose a $20 8oz skirt steak but we were shocked when our server explained that both items came with no sides. I added fries for $4 and Michelle got an ear of corn for an additional $2. Michelle's did come with cornbread. The burger was better than average and worth the $9 but a little pricey when you add an order of fries and it comes to $13. Michelle stated that she never heard of a skirt steak coming without sides. When we got home we checked out the menu online and found that the skirt steak does indeed come with sides: (Served with Carolina Slaw, Cornbread, and Choice of Side) If the menu has changed Chef Kleinberg needs to get on the ball and update his website with the new pricing. The bottom line: Good food, good service. Some outside eating on an overcrowded walkway. Some people might not like having to walk closely to large dogs lounging in the walkway where they have to step over them to get to and from the front door.
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Nicol S.

The heat my friends, the heat is the burger to eat.
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Michael H.

I don't want to knee-jerk and say that the Hawaii Five-O burger was the best burger I've ever had. However, I will say that I only remember one burger in my life that might have tasted as good. Tasted delicious with a Magic Hat No. 9. Service was perfect.
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Dan M.

I've been dying to find a great bbq place down here since moving.. I miss dinosaur bbq.. If you're ever in NYC.. go! The Venue The venue is pretty typical for a bbq joint although I must say it is in a bit of a weird location. It's kind of in no man's land. The Food I got the sampler (brisket, pulled pork, chicken)... The brisket was great I loved it as was the pulled pork. The chicken was ... well... chicken :) For sides give the bbq beans a try .. they were great. The only negative was my cornbread was so dry that I thought it was a science experiment or something.. Definitely not fresh. I must have had bad timing as I saw the table behind me get a fresh batch as I was leaving. The Service Good enough Definitely worth going if you're in the neighborhood and are a bbq fan
(3)
Luis M.

"I'd rather have food that tastes good and looks like crap than have it look great and taste like nothing."- Howie Kleinberg Dear Howie, I call BULLSHIT. The place looks super nice, super clean, and definitely chic in a "I'm clean cut, but enjoy dressing up like a redneck" sort of way. The prices on the menu are pretty much boutique style too. It's all there. And I'll be happy to say that the service was impecable. But ay, here's the rub (unfortunately not on the meat). Most everything that was ordered at the table lacked any sort of pizzaz. Things were served beautifully. But when push comes to shove, the taste just wasnt there. I ordered the White Chilli to start off with. Be forwarned. It. Isn't. White. It's a tomato based chilli, but thats not a bad thing. It did taste good. Not super great. But yeah, pretty good. The cheese covering the top was filling and along with the sour cream, it added some pizzaz. Not an 8 dollar bowl though. Then we went on to the brisket sliders ($10). In a word, bland. Make that very bland. As in, there was NO taste to the meat. It was definitely tender, but there was no flavor at all to speak of. They were on regular potato rolls, untoasted, and the juices soaked right through it. I would not order these again. My friend said that the pulled pork sliders were tasty so i can't discredit them. And another didn't really have much to say about the black angus burger. Although it did look great. The coleslaw was ok, and the sweet potato fries were pretty decent too. Chipotle fries are crispy... but not exactly chipotle. Don't expect spice. Red sauce- tasty, tangy, but thin and runny. Just not what I'm used to. Yellow sauce- very very yellow mustard-y. Not a whole lot more there to round it off. I feel almost as if it's more about being able to say "I ate a top chef contestants food" In reality the only thing keeping me from giving this place a 2 star rating was the phenomenal service from our waitress.
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Christian R.

Great ribs and even better beans. Sat at the bar so don't know how the service is but the food spoke for itself. Tea was very sweet but that's what comes with good BBQ.
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Dannie M.

My expierence at bulldog was great! The BBQ was to die for, just what I wanted! Lots of options and great side dishes. It did take a little while to get the food but it was busy and the food came out HOT and delicious. I don't like the outdoor seating- there is some type of water treatment plant nearby and it smells, but inside you just smell delicious food cooking. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Sam H.

Great place, simple menu full of interesting takes on some classic favorites. Hand breaded buffalo strips are amazing, and their burgers are the best on biscayne!!! Beer menu is a little limited, but full of delicious choices.
(4)
Jennie J.

Pretty weak. This guy won Top Chef but can't even make his own fries... they use frozen Ore Ida. Seasoning and sauce are great but I can't forgive his choice in smokers. Electric smoker.... enough said. Great beer.
(3)
Sal G.

I should have known there was something wrong when this Barbeque place was located in a newer strip center. We were a group of 12 that knew what we wanted as soon as we looked at the menu. The servers were always on point with bringing us our drinks and appetizers and they were always nice. I just cannot get past the taste of the food; on my plate: Coke smokehouse wings BBQ chicken flatbread Cornbread and butter 1/2 brisket and 1/2 pulled pork with sweet fries The very first thing I noticed was that the Coke was weak, but didn't think too much of it. When the flatbread arrived, I was not very happy to see corn on it. Not a problem, I let the others eat and ordered a second one along with another order of wings since they are small. The chicken wings definitely had a smoked flavor about them, but it was faint and the overall flavor was nothing spectacular. As we were devouring the food in front of us, the server brought out cornbread muffins and butter that didn't taste too bad -- I ate several of them. Our second round of appetizers arrived and I dug in. The flatbread wasn't bad. I had half of the appetizer and then waited for my entree to arrive. After chatting for a bit, our entrees arrived and I was ready to eat. I took a bite and found a rather lackluster flavor in both the brisket and the pulled pork. Not a lot of smoky flavor and not a lot of flavor altogether. I asked for some BBQ sauce was brought a mild and mustard sauce -- all they carried. Mixed together, they helped the flavor of the meats but not to the point where my dinner was A-Ok. The sweet potato fries, while fresh, were just too salty for me. I couldn't finish them. In the end, the caliber of the food in relationship to the price just wasn't worth it -- and I wasn't the only one that thought that. Oh well, I will live.
(1)
Jordan N.

NOT the best BBQ, but definitely a fun BBQ place to go to for groups, family get-together, etc. PROS: + TASTY chipotle fries + good sliders (with tender brisket which went well with the red BBQ sauce; given bread separate from the brisket so you make your sliders the way you want it) + decent cole slaw + good corn bread (People's BBQ still makes better ones) + good atmosphere and cooperative employees that treat each other like family
(4)
Nick A.

Pulled pork was really good but the chicken was lacking flavor and moisture and any type of a bbq taste. Mac n cheese & fries were good, cornbread almost as dry as the chicken, overpriced
(2)
David C.

I went in on a late Friday afternoon, 6pm-ish. There were a few people but it was not crowded. I was greated promptly, seated immediately, and my drink order was taken within a couple of minutes. I ordered the BBQ Platter (Your choice of three BBQ meats & two sides; $24) selecting brisket, pulled pork, and white meat chicken with cole slaw and cheddar grits. The food arrived quickly. The brisket and pork were tasty and juicy. The chicken was good but dry. All the meats were enhanced by the DELICIOUS BBQ sauce on the table. (Which, when I asked, they claimed was made in house. Yay.) The cole slaw was good, if unremarkable. The cheddar grits were phenomenal!! The portions are not big and somewhat out of line with the price.
(3)
Denni J.

I never ate here so I cannot comment on the food but can tell you that after the poor customer service my business partner and I received about a month ago, I will never return here Agni. First impressions say a lot and this place totally blew it in my opinion. My business partner and I were in the area for a few other appointments so we decided to try this place out. We had to wait for my business partner's car which was being washed next door and thought we would have lunch while waiting. We walked into this place and the lady at the bar told us we could sit anywhere we wanted. I thought it was odd nobody gave us menus and walked us to a table but we went into the dining room to find a table. The first table we went to was dirty so we moved to another table. There were two waitresses in the dining room and also a bus person removing dished from tables. The place was not that busy at all. There was a large table with a number of people and a few other tables, but many of the tables were sitting empty. Waitresses kept walking by us, but never gave us a menu or asked what we would like to drink. We started looking around trying to make it obvious, but it seemed like they were deliberately ignoring us. After a little more than 15 minutes, we got up and decided to take our business elsewhere. I was extremely annoyed and no matter how good the food was, it would not have made up for the poor customer service. As we were walking out we told the same lady at the bar why we were leaving but she appeared to have cared less. I read a lot of the reviews and some people say the Barbecue is very good. That may be so, but after my experience, I will never go back unless I hear this place is under new management. It is obvious to me customer service is not in high regard here.
(1)
Megan C.

My husband and I shared the BBQ platter, totally amazing and more than enough for two! Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, fries, burnt end beans, coleslaw, and cornbread!!
(5)
Noah Van H.

The Food is excellent and the chef was a contestant on "Top Chef". It did seem a bit pricey but it seemed worth it.
(4)
Tony R.

We went on July 4 for quick meal before fireworks.. This was our third visit to this restaurant, the last being approx 6 months ago. This time the experience was "ok." The ribs were a bit chewy and tough. The floor on the dining room not the cleanest. The owner, who is at the front near the entrance, sees patrons arrive without an acknowledgment. The waitress was friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable. The food quality is not as on other visits. Perhaps the chef had a bad day.....nevertheless, overall it was ok.
(2)
Altricia W.

Don't get me wrong... Bulldog BBQ is great. It's a nice place and the people are accommodating. I'm only giving them 3 stars because I had a so-so experience. On one hand, the chili cheese fries were the best I've ever tasted, and the vanilla milkshake was delicious, but on the other, my "Hot Mess" burger was indeed a hot mess. The blue cheese ruined the burger for me, and the caramelized onions were a bit too much for me to handle. The sweet potato fries were fine, and I'm sure their other burgers are really good. Next time I'll order another burger and update this review if it turns out to be great.
(3)
Jorge D.

This will be my second time here in the past year. I went there last Friday night with the wife and kids. I notice that the have expanded and there are able service more people. On this particular night (around 9p) there the place was full and we waited about ten minutes, which it was fine with us. We did not get any appetizers, but we got he kids the pigs on the blankets and the corn on the cob, which they loved and eat most of it. Last time we had the deviled eggs and they were delicious. The wife had The homestead tomatoes salad with shrimps, which she kept on a talking about how good it was, she wanted me to tried, but I never gotta around to it, now i which i had. I instead had the St. Louis style Ribs with cornbread and sweet fries. The ribs were really meaty and tasty. I almost forgot about the sweet tea, it was right on point, it was so good that my song drank most of it. These place it's really good, it's family oriented and I would rally recommended if you had a large group an we're looking or craving some BBQ .
(4)
Allison S.

Good BBQ is hard to come by, so I definitely take advantage of Bulldogs! At least twice a month my boyfriend and I make sure to go here and eat some good food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The staff is always so friendly as well! I love the pulled BBQ chicken sandwich and the heat burger (with extra jalapeÃ±o marmalade of course). Definitely build up an appetite and then go to eat though - their portions are plentiful!
(5)
Melissa M.

I cant even find the words to write the phenomenal review this place deserves. JUST GO!!! Bring an appetite and a friend(s) to share and sample all the foods! I cannot wait to return, and I'm a vegetarian! Its that good!
(5)
Edward K.

I have only eaten the burgers here but that's what makes this place great. These aren't your traditional burgers (though you could create your own) but that's what makes the food here phenomenal. I will concede that there may be better 'traditional' burgers out there like Jack's Burgers but if you want a unique burger with the perfect blend of flavors and textures with a side of delicious and crispy fries then there is no place better in South Florida. The only downside I have experienced is that out of my numerous visits here the soda has always been watery and flavorless. This is easily solved by ordering their sweet tea which is perfect and delicious.
(5)
Jeff G.

I came, I tasted, I was not impressed. A friend of mine once told me that his rule of thumb for finding good BBQ was if the place was run down and dirty looking then the food will be good. I think he was right, this place is too clean. No clichÃ© faux western decorations, just mordern clean decor.. I should have taken the "Voted best BBQ in Miami" as another sign.. Who voted? Probably New Times, which seems to get it wrong more than it gets right.. Maybe it's because I didn't get the ribs. No, instead I opted for the pulled pork. It's pulled alright, right out of the container labled Sysco Pulled Pork. It was that generic. The sides weren't that much better. The cornbread was just... lame! The sweet potato fries were probably the only good part but nothing out of this world and not worth the $14 I spent on the meal. Was it truly terrible? No, just blah. Maybe I should have just tried the ribs.. Or maybe I should make the more prudent choice and find better BBQ elsewhere!
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Laura M.

This is one of my favorite places to go in Miami! There is rarely a wait, the staff is always great and super helpful. They also recently expanded their menu and have more burger and hot dog selections. Though the BBQ (amazing pulled chicken) is the star, there are lots of other great options on the menu for non-BBQ lovers. I have been here are least 20 times and never had a bad experience!
(5)
Adriana C.

Used to go here on my lunch breaks when I was having a bad day, and boy this place definitely made my day better. Burgers and fries were the deal, chicken strips too and they have an awesome selection of beers on tap! Love!
(5)
Daisy S.

Where do I even begin? I feel so terrible leaving a bad review because I was truly expecting such good thing from the chef and the place. I went because I saw Howie on top chef. I went on a sunday and it was packed, people did not stop coming through that door. Prices were reasonable. I had the sliders and I was shocked to see they brought me bread... pulled pork, and fries. NOTHING else. It lacked flavor. But I must say the chipolte fries where great. Nice and crispy.. I added the dry rub to my fries. :) The lettuce wraps were OK. The Mac & Cheese was good. If you decide to go there..... JUST STICK TO THE RIBS. Be advised go at your own risk. Sorry Howie
(2)
Chas R.

Best BBQ ribs and brisket I ever had. The burnt end beans are delicious. The ice tea is orgasmic - with lime and available S-N-L in a mason jar that the excellent staff keep topped off. Bull Dog BBQ will un-vegan a meatless zealot. Even the fruit cobbler with ice cream is to die for. Screw Bariatric surgery - i would rather eat at Bulldog and die fat,satiated and happy then be a sad SOBE anorexic with a fake botox smile and tummy tuck. My only regret - I might have just blown my training diet regimen for the 2012 ING Half Marathon - What Me Worry - there's always ipicac :)
(5)
Julie L.

If you want an awesome burger then this is THE place to go. I have had the Morning Glory and the Hawaii-Five-O and they both were the best burgers I have ever had. The chipotle fries are the way to go for the side. If I had to pick one thing that wasn't so fantastic was the soda...it's watered down and not yummy. Anyways, this is the place to go for burgers, hands down.
(5)
Dana D.

Angus Burger caused asphyxiation-forgot to breathe while eating. Cajun fries were so salty they made my Cuban tongue cry with joy. Oh, had the sweet potato fries too! Can't give that extra star because I didn't actually try any BBQ dishes. Sorry, I'm just not that into sugared catsup, or catsup for that matter.
(4)
Esteban Z.

A previous review stated "So I hear Howie was a Top Chef contestant, my friends tell me. If that's the case, I am heading to that show! I got a strong chance of winning!" I thought the exact same thing (although I loved Howie on the show). The lettuce wraps were good and the chicken flat bread was pretty tasty. The entrees, however, were just ok. BBQ this is not. The brisket was bland, the pulled pork was ok and the chipotle fries had no chipotle taste (I suspect cook forgot to season). I'll probably go back to give another shot since I loved the restaurant itself. It has a good vibe and a good beer selection. For now, 3 stars for me.
(3)
Naty K.

Wow, I am starting to feel bad about giving Smokey Bones a 4-star rating after trying this place. Everything here was delicious! Let me warn you that this place is easy to miss, as it is in a strip mall and I was expecting the sign to be bigger and brightly lit (I thought one of the reviewers had mentioned it was neon pink?). It's in the same strip mall as Cheen Huaye, but I missed it once and had to do a U-turn. My friend and I decided to just share the Barbeque Platter since it'd be a better value than ordering 2 separate entrees. This allowed us to try different sides and different meats. Unfortunately, I was stuck not being allowed to order smoked turkey or chicken, which I wanted to try. But, what can you do, other than compromise. We chose the beef brisket and pulled pork (based on the recommendations from fellow Yelpers), and the ribs. The ribs were on the small side, but we got plenty of meat from the brisket and pork. The two options for sauces, a mustard and tomato-based sauce, were delicious. I kept alternating between the 2, as I could not make up my mind as to my favorite. As sides, we chose the coleslaw, mac and cheese, and burnt tip beans. I would have preferred some other sides but again, I had to compromise. My friend was not fond of the beans due to the crispy onions on top, which meant it was all for me (yay!), the coleslaw was great and although he wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese, I liked it. We both liked the cornbread and the meat though. Although we weren't 100% full, it was filling enough to do this, so anyone going with a companion would probably be satisfied with choosing this option. To top it off, we got an apple turnover a la mode, which was stuffed with a decent amount of apple. Although my friend doesn't have a sweet tooth, I must note we were fighting over the dessert. To drink, I had a lemonade, which was delicious and seemed homemade, so I recommend giving it a try. As I mentioned in my tip, the music is awesome: Led Zeppelin, CCR and other classic rock tunes. Love it! I plan to come back and try one of the much-raved burgers and see what the hype is all about. I will also have to try Sparky's Roadside Barbeque and compare between the 2. It may be a tough choice!
(5)
Iraima P.

In my opinion, One of the best hamburger in Miami. I always take family and friends who come and visit me and they all are agree :) if you want to eat a real, rich and good hamburger you must go to Bulldog!
(4)
La R.

It's not easy to find a good barbecue place around here, but I love this place!
(4)
Joel B.

Had lunch there last Friday and if the guy is a Top Chef, it should be called a Not Chef. Not only did it take over an hour to have 2 hot dogs and a hamburger, the hot dogs were terrible (sold as grilled but tasted like boiled), there was no service. The place just completed an expansion but was not prepared for it. We were completely ignored by the wait staff which was trying to save their tip. They tried to bribe us with a corn muffin and dessert but we just wanted to pay our bill and leave. Next time I am Biscayne Blvd. looking for a place to eat, McDonalds would be a better choice.
(1)
Stephen S.

Bulldog BBQ is a solid option in an otherwise fair-to-poor 'cue scene in southeastern Florida. Bulldog's done a good job at working in modern techniques and trends into the fare, which gives it a sense of authenticity, homemade-ness and quality. A little disappointed that we didn't try the pulled pork. My guess is that it's the highlight. From 1 to 5... Ribs: 4 - moderately flavorful, good moisture, good fall-off-the-bone-ness - could've used a little more punch Chicken: 4.25 - the best of what we had; solid flavor, moisture and tenderness. Brisket: 3 - poorly executed; no discernible smoke ring; it fell apart well and it was properly cut, but it lacked flavor and authenticity; it looked like it had been smoked, chilled and reheated on a flat top or kept stewed. Either way... no good. Lemonade: 5 - FANTASTIC... Mac & Cheese: 4 - good; could have used a bit more cheesiness - portion size with the 3&2 for 2 was tiny. Burnt-end beans: 4 - can't complain... didn't see any burnt ends though. Coleslaw: 3 - standard fare Cornbread: 4 - held together well; full flavored; no complaints, although I would have traded a couple pieces of cornbread for more mac & cheese. They need a wider variety of sauces. Especially something hot that isn't Sriracha...
(4)
Jennifer T.

My favorite burger place ever! Bulldog Burger. We are regulars here and the staff remembers us every time and they are all very polite. This is't a loud sports bar they have TVs and great beer. I love the spiked sake lemonade . The Hawaii Five O is my favorite burger, I have also tried the Luther which is pretty good as well (but not my favorite) The BBQ is pretty good, not the best I have ever had but pretty good. Their brunch options are interesting as we'll. I have had their pulled pork eggs Benedict (very good) and my boyfriend had the shrimp and grits which he loved. This is a great place to eat, without the screaming sports bar vibe but still is very fun and chill.
(5)
Dan C.

I felt compelled to write a review after reading a number of negative responses to Bulldog. For the price, I think this is an excellent North Miami option. My wife usually gets the sack o' sliders (pork is better than chicken) and I've had the brisket and the shrimp and grits. Both were delicious. Expectations seem to be high for this restaurant, and indeed, it's not start to finish perfect--the corn bread does tend to be dry. But the sides are consistently good, particularly the mac and cheese.
(4)
Danielle S.

One of my favorite, must-go places when I'm in the Miami area. Everything I've ordered I've loved. Those delish wings and ribs are always crowd-pleasers in my family. Even the picky eaters have found salads and sandwiches that they love. The turkey chili is heaven. And the warm chocolate cake might be my new best friend. The Howie sightings make it even more fun. I just wish it wasn't so crowded at dinner! I'd love to try and catch a sporting event on their TVs sometime.
(5)
Len M.

My wife and I were there for the first time this past weekend ad the food & service were great? Awesome BBQ and the roasted corn was killa! I had the Angus burger and my wife loved the sweet potato fries, we will be going back there soon...
(5)
Anna W.

We've come here once before for the BBQ, which we found to be just ok. We had a sampler platter and decided that it really wasn't anything to get excited about. I prefer tender ribs that fall off the bone, and these, while being meaty, were very tough and chewy. Since they've expanded and added a whole Bulldog Burger menu, we figured we'd try it for the burgers. My husband and I ordered 2 different kinds of burgers, both cooked medium rare. My husband's came out perfect, and mine came out medium well. Not sure how that happens when the order was placed at the same time, same done-ness. What really annoyed me was that while my burger was supposed to come with bacon/cheddar/hash/sunny side up egg and flavored mayo, they brought it out and said "the guy is making a new batch of hash now, should be out in a few minutes". Okay... it was supposed to be layered, but whatever. Next I noticed that they left off the sauce. After I notified the waiter and told him to just bring me a side of it, he responded with "Are you sure? Did you check inside?" MAJOR pet peeve. Yes, of course I checked prior to bothering you. He came back from the kitchen saying "oh yeah, they're making it now, should be a few minutes". I thought he was confusing the sauce with the hash and asked him which he was talking about. His response? "Umm both. They didn't have both and are making them now. Should be a few more minutes". So they sent me an overcooked burger with half of the ingredients missing. Since the burger was already overcooked and I didn't want to let it cook further while waiting for the missing ingredients, I asked the waiter to please have the kitchen re-make it to my preferred done-ness once all of the ingredients were available. I was very polite, he was very apologetic (once he realized the kitchen actually did screw up) but it was still annoying to have to wait an additional 15 minutes for my food to arrive. Once it did, I realized that they RE-USED the original egg from the screwed up burger. It was room temperature, the whites had turned to plastic and the yolk solidified and wouldn't break over the burger. I understand that screw-ups happen, a kitchen can run out of ingredients and a cook can leave a burger on for a few seconds too long. But re-using a 15 minute old egg that would have cost them 10 cents to re-do also cost them any future business from me.
(2)
Adam R.

High prices, small portions and mediocre food. It started out strong when it opened but has deteriorated.
(2)
A B.

Located in a stripmall on Biscayne, this place is extremely good. We went at 5:30pm and it wasn't too busy. Great service, I ordered the beef brisket with a side of cheesy grits. I haven't had grits very often but these tasted like really great mashed potatoes. The beef was so tender, it fell apart. My friend got the pulled pork sliders with chipotle fries and she really liked both. I would definitely go back and try the ribs, chicken and pork (not at the same time, ha). Service was great, food was great-not a long wait at all. I definitely recommend this restaurant!
(5)
Lory A.

I had lunch with a client at Bulldog BBQ after seeing a review on Deco Drive a couple of months ago. It was great...knowledegable wait staff, attentive service great food! It was a nice change from the usual Houstons or PF Changs. After bragging to my husband on how great it was we decided to have an early dinner this past Sunday (8/16/2009 @ 5:00 pm) . A HUGE mistake....ever heard the saying *&%$^%^ rolls own hill. Upon arriving the manager didnt greet us but, said "it'll be 5 min. to get a table cleaned"...mind you the place was empty. She looked as if she hadnt bothered to bathe or put herself together that day. Finally, we sit and our server must have forgetton to take her happy pill that day...no smile with a horrible attitude. I asked for a glass of the gnarly Zinfandel and my hubs a Root Beer. Came back to tell me they dont have "ZInfandel". After standing up and checking the bar I pointed it out to her...she thought I wanted white zinfandel. She obviously lacked wine knowledge and training....as well as a personality. The root beer my husband ordered was flat. The cornbread SO stale. The meal was TERRIBLE. The "Greeter" was rediculous as well. My husband tried to get the attention of our server and the greeter saw him and immediately looked the opposite directionid pretending she didn't see us. I do not recommend this place AT ALL. I was "in the biz" in my early twenties and understand the restaurant industry. This place is a mess.....don't bother.
(2)
Sascha B.

This place is less than average. The owner or supposed celebrity chef was there which the waitress made a point of mentioning, and he never greeted our table when we were disappointed with the food. None of the food had flavor, from the pulled pork to the mac n cheese and the onion rings. The sweet potato fries were over cooked and the frozen ones I make at home taste better. The brisket was not fresh because anyone who is familiar with smoked meat of any kind knows that the meat will have some pinkish hue from the smoke. There was none, and it took about 15-20 minutes for our food to arrive which makes me think they microwaved the brisket. Seriously it is not worth the money for low quality leftovers. Oh yeah and please someone help me figure out why this North Carolina style bbq place is serving up St Louis style ribs????? These people should really figure out their one style of bbq and master it and stick to it, this is how you don't screw something so simple like bbq brisket or pulled pork. I would assume that the people who gave this place 3 or more stars have never had bbq in Memphis, Tupelo or Houston- you don't know what you are missing and once you try real BBQ you will too feel just as disappointed as I was.
(1)
Israel L.

this is my new favorite BBQ spot now, the food is solid and consistent, i have yet to taste anything disappointing, too often BBQ places feel like it has to be all casual and a hint of sloppiness, but everyone does that, it's nice to see something a bit more refine and polished my only complaint is the that i wish the place was bigger but they make good use of the space they have and the manager, he did greet me,when i was there not the warmest of guys but you can tell he ran a tight shift, the crew seem focus from the wait staff to the kitchen, this is a place i will keep going back to without a doubt.
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Ryan O.

My fiance and I visited this place on Sunday evening as we heard the hype and saw the lines out the door over the weekend. Overall, the food was good, about an 8.5 out of 10, but the service needed help. I was excited to go for a bbq place to get bbq food -- only to learn after we got there that they had run out of ribs and corn bread -- aren't those the hallmark of BBQ? That was dissappointing. The hostess was pleasant and friendly. We arrived at about 8:30 and waited nearly 40 minutes to sit down, which could have been expedited if the waitstaff was on their game. The owner was off for the night and it was evident -- the crew was slow slow slow and did not immediately get us our drinks. Then when we ordered, it took another 20 minutes for the food -- no corn bread on arrival and we asked and that's when we found out they ran out. The fries were tasty but cold and over done. The burger was hot, but salty. The chicken was juicy and the mac n cheese was the best. Great food, but really needs a lesson in customer service. Not sure if we will go back.
(3)
G G.

Everything we got was AWESOME +huge portions and, to top it off, the service was like that of a five star restaurant. We will definitely be coming back here.
(4)
Princess C.

The best brisket in ALL South Florida! The brisket is the bomb here, my dreams just come true. It so juicy and the bark! my god! the bark is the icing on the cake! This is the kind of place that really makes you & your hubby too happy!
(5)
Nadia L.

If I am ever in the area, I make sure that I make time to go to Bulldog BBQ. If you're a fan of authentic BBQ you will love this place. Their mac n' cheese is great. Any one of the burgers is safe to order - especially the one with doughnuts as buns. Yes, it's bliss in your mouth. Lots of beers to choose from. Awesome selection of BBQ sauces.
(5)
Claire S.

I'm surprised I haven't reviews this place yet because these are my favorite burgers in the world EVER. Seriously, everything is good here but the burgers ate amazing. My first time I had the hot mess burger which I feel like was made for me. It is the best burger of ny life. The second time I had their burger I forget it's name but in place of buns there are two krispy kreme donuts. Also amazing and just as intense as it sounds. Have had their turkey sandwich which was very delish as a lighter option, and an amazing Cobb salad with the crispy chicken....so good. The French fries are just fries, but everything else I have had here has been great if not amazing. LOVE IT! !
(5)
D S.

I have visited about 20 BBQ places from South Carolina to Miami to find out that the best is less than a mile way from home! Relax atmosphere, great service, and, most important of all great BBQ! They have a lot of other goodies like the Cajun fries or the sweet potato fries but so far the BBQ is the best. When I try their burgers I will update my review but if everything else was terrible I would still give them 5 stars just for their BBQ!
(5)
Rachelle L.

This is one of the best BBQ places in Miami. The beef brisket is out of hand. The pulled pork is also very good. They also have different salads and a good variety of sides. I've never been disappointed. I have introduced this place to family and friends and they all love it too.
(5)
Jorge M.

I can honestly say that bulldog ruined burgers for me. Whenever I go anywhere else, all I can think of is how I wish I was back in north Miami eating "a hot mess". Service could be faster and beers could be more varied, but these are faults that I can forgive .
(5)
Jface F.

I give this one star, not because I think the food is bad, I am sure it is great, but I went there with my boyfriend, who was craving BBQ, and there is virtually NOTHING on the menu for a vegetarian. I GET IT. It is a BBQ place, and probably the last place a vegetarian is welcome, however, restaurant owners should have at least ONE meager option for the non-meat eater who wants to accompany her boyfriend for (what is, I am sure), a DELICIOUS meal.
(1)
Josh H.

When I am in Miami, this is one of my favorite places to go to. Burgers are amazing and well priced! Can't go wrong with anything on this menu.
(5)
Brian A.

Burgers are Awesome !!!
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Nicole P.

YAY finally I have tried the Bulldog and Im so totally glad, although I most definitely could have stopped half way through my delicious burger I didnt because it was so juicy and satisfying that I ate the entire thing. NO REGRETS! I have to say no one at my tables ordered BBQ, we all had burgers and not one was disappointing in the least. I did however happen to see a gentleman who ordered the whole bbq chicken and i yearn for the day I return to do the same because the smell that came from that plate was mesmerizing! Totally a place to go, especially if you live around there area there is no need to travel down to Brickell or Wynwood for some semi good BBQ when the Bulldog is so close and by far a better meal!
(4)
Manuel G.

Finally came to Bulldog after being told by a few friends that the BBQ was great. Can't lie it's OK. The corn bread size is funny and small , think about this , when u have great BBQ u want a nice slice of cornbread , u wont get that here. The Brisket was ok, i was expecting moist , fatty.... i got Dry , burned end that was sitting some where and heated up for me. Maybe thrown on something to heat it up some. The doughnut burger is not everything its cracked out to be. Its a Glazed piece of bread that many of my friends became mad about. LOL The brisket was a disappointment but with a little sauce its able to go down, i felt like i just came on a Bad day because alot of the food execution was on point, presentation was great... i might of just gotten a bad batch. I will go back with less people and try the brisket again. Ribs where great. Burger and the Angus label needs help. I seriously dislike frozen cylinders... If your giving the BBQ with great flavor don't half step on the burgers please.
(3)
Jennifer D.

I love browsing around on Yelp to find the next awesome food spot. I'm glad my bf ran into this one. The area is upper class and I was dreading the bill but it was a pleasant surprise. The waiters are so attentive!! The food is marvelous. I had the flying bulldog and my bf had the St Louis ribs. The food and lemonade tasted so wholesome! Everything has so much flavor and not greasy as most places are. I loved it! Can't wait to go back to try more things. I heard their burgers are fireeee, can't wait to check them out!
(4)
Gabriel P.

Drove 30 minutes from brickell, 40 minutes waiting for my food. I have no idea how but my Honk Tonk burger had simply no flavor whats so ever horrible but even worse then that was my brothers hot mess sounded amazing on paper but i dont even understand if they know the word "restraint" basically eating blue cheese nothing else Place is horribleeee please dont go stay away and run not worth the money i feel horrible i wasted my hard earned cash on this place wish i had a time machine and could avoid this catastrophe
(1)
Susan G.

Ate here for the first time this evening. No complaints! Food was yummy, great service and the place is immaculate! Recommend highly!
(5)
Krys L.

Best burgers I have ever had! Hands down! I've been there a few times and have tried multiple burgers... "The heat" burger is outstanding. I have yet to try anything different but it all looks so amazing. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Claudia S.

I live in Aventura, every time when I have a mood for burger , Bulldog it my no 1 choice ! You smell smoky , BBQ sauce ...as soon as drive into their parking spaces !! Well done !
(4)
LJ W.

DECENT BBQ, TERRIBLE SERVICE EXPERIENCE! We had a terrible first experience dining at Bulldog the other night. The person I was with eats gluten free (because she's allergic). She asked our server, Gina, about gluten free beers and Gina wasn't sure if any were, but that she WAS sure of what menu items were/weren't. I ordered a beer ... the chili-spiced pale lager. She said they were out. I ordered a Magic Hat #9. She said they were out. I settled on a Stella. When she returned, we ordered the cornmeal oysters. She said they were out because they're seasonal (it didn't say this on the menu). We then decided to share the 3-item combo and ordered, ribs, chicken and brisket. She said they were out of ribs and brisket because they had gotten a lot of catering orders for NYE. We asked for a few minutes to decide since our plan had been derailed. She returned about 10 minutes later. We decided to just share a pound of pulled pork with beans/grits and asked for the meal to be split (we weren't crazy hungry), and planned on getting more sides as needed/wanted. She said the kitchen wouldn't split it and would get upset if she asked. The meal arrived (with the meat split onto two plates, but not the sides) and our beans were topped with fried onions that looked floured. We asked if they were gluten free, and Gina said she would ask the kitchen. She came back and said "they're gluten free, no worries, they're just made with flour." Um... wait, what? Almond flour? Coconut flour? When we asked for clarification and to make sure that the sauces on the table were actually gluten free (and didn't, for example, contain soy sauce) as she had told us (it was pretty obvious she didn't know what gluten was at this point), she offered to get the chef. We said "that'd be awesome," and she approached the kitchen, stood in the doorway (very close to our table) and loudly asked, "Chef can you please stop cooking for the ENTIRE RESTAURANT to come talk to this table?" We were downright blown away. We have never had anyone pull anything like that in all of the places we've dined with concerns/questions about gluten. The chef (not sure if it was Howard himself, or someone else) never came to our table. We asked for a manager immediately and Danny was happy to help. He brought out new beans without the "floured" onions. He said he'd take care of our check and we got a new server. At the conclusion of our meal, the check was brought to our table ... but for the full amount (awkward). He had also originally offered dessert and there was no mention of it. When we asked for him again to sort out the check, he asked "Are you sure you don't want dessert?" The dessert options he offered were: Apple turnover (gluten), s'mores pie (gluten) and cookies (gluten) & milk. Um, no thanks? When we laughingly pointed it out, he apologized. Overall, at least he was helpful and tried to smooth over what was a pretty terrible dining experience from start to finish. It's quite a shame that they were out of everything and that the server, Gina, has no class (and no concept of good service), because the pulled pork and the sides were actually pretty darn delicious, and this place is close by. I am big into BBQ, and it's hard to find a decent BBQ joint in Miami. With a simple apology for being out of damn-near-everything, and some polite sensitivity around allergy concerns, we might've even become regulars.
(1)
Nick O.

One of our favorite BBQ places in the lacking South Florida scene. Every burger on the menu is delicious. White chili and chili cheese fries are amazing. Brisket and pulled pork is quality. Service is usually good. It would be 5 stars but the cornbread is mediocre at best...and I love cornbread.
(4)
J. S.

I'm a passive observer of colorful logo signs --- I think we need more logo signs like Bulldog Barbecue --- that Purple/Pink logo with a bulldog on it -- that just makes you hungry (makes me hungry). I drove by this place so many times, but it never occurred to me to try it out. After not remembering the name, I convinced a friend to opt out on Giraffas for another day. We were aiming for a burger, and for some reason, I assumed Bulldog's was a burger joint, so we decided to take the risky drive. We arrived at Bulldog's with a vivacious greeting by the friendly hosts and were told to sit where we pleased. The service was prompt (our server was like 16-years old, literally), and we glanced away at the menu. The menu, I should say, is quite deceiving. For example, they have a part where it says "GRASS" -- I spent a minute or two observing salads, whereas I thought it was the burger section. No, no, I'm not gonna' self-deprecate myself, lol. Anyway, the burgers at Bulldog are expensive, there's nothing less than $11 on their burger section. The burgers' ground beef is 'certified-Angus' and there's an option of plain or sweet potato fries. I went with the 'A Hot Mess' which is burger stuff with caramelized onions, feta cheese, and bacon. It was good; not great, but the disappointment were the fries --- they weren't prepared well. I don't mind paying $12 for a burger, but your side better complete the meal. The burger ain't going to do it alone, in my opinion. I took a picture of the massacre, Instagramed it, called for my check and was out the door. There's too many burgers to try out there, I don't think I'll return. As far as returning for the Barbeque, well, the reviews speak for itself.
(3)
Ily G.

I've only been here once so far, but I plan on visiting again very soon. The brisket is phenom. Subtle smoked flavor, tender, and juicy. Burgers are delish (especially the Miami New Times Tall Order Brisky Burger!) and the fries are yumyums. Plan on going back next week for the full on barbecue experience and will update my review.
(4)
Julie A.

So far the best burger place around north Miami and wynwood. The meat is excellent quality and the diff. burger flavors worth the calories. My favorite is the Hot Mess and the chicken wings amazing, I would honestly love to see better dessert selection. and more comfortable chairs....
(5)
Carolynn R.

Best bbq in Miami ... Heck... best bbq i have had maybe ever... My husband went there once for a lunch meeting and came home raving about it. I thought to myself... Self do I really want to go to a bbq place in a strip mall? Well husband won out and we went with both of our kids for lunch today.... OMG I had the platter with all 3 meats and two sides... AMMMAZING.. the brisqet is out of this world.. the ribs fall off the bone and the pulled pork has a unexpected zing... i have a migraine and am in bed today.. I just over heard my husband talking to my daugter that they should go get me some for dinner to make me feel better... YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)
Lanette C.

Not so good. Service not good. Macaroni and cheese cold. Ribs meaty but not so good. The odd thing is we ordered wings and they came out right away we ordered ribs they came out right away. The corn everything came out way to soon which is kind of odd, no? Anyway not so good. I see potential but not coming back, maybe it was a bad day.
(2)
Shandi B.

This review is particularly painful to write, because if this was two years ago, this place would have received five stars. I brought all my friends here, I brought my family here for my birthday - I even have a picture with Chef Howie in my room. Lunch a couple of days ago, however, was a big disappointment. Since the last time I came, they have expanded into the space next door, and added Bulldog Burger to the storefront. Instead of two separate restaurants, there are two distinct seating spaces, and you can order from either menu. The expansion is nice - the former space was way too claustrophobic. I went with my usual sweet tea, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese and cornbread. The only part I really enjoyed was the sweet tea =[ The pulled pork and macaroni and cheese both suffered from a heavy hand of black pepper, to the point where I was coughing. The most disappointing thing was the cornbread - it came out hard, dry and overcooked. Assuming it was just a bad egg, I asked the waiter to please bring me another, and he was kind enough to bring me two... but they were both exactly the same as the first. So it wasn't just a fluke? Why was this sub par food being allowed out of the kitchen? I was just so... disappointed. It stinks raving to your friends about this amazing restaurant they HAVE to eat at - and then having a mediocre meal.
(2)
MICHELLE C.

Hubby really likes BBQ and has been wanting to come here. We were in the area so decided to try them. Very small inside with maybe eight tables, cute bar in the front with about six bar stools. The place was clean and well presented for a BBQ joint. I was not to excited because I have never been a huge fan of BBQ. Appetizer: BBQ Lettuce Wraps- pulled pork, roasted corn, jack cheese, scallion cream. Holy cow, these things were great. Lettuce was crisp, the pulled pork was perfectly shredded with such a moist tender flavor to it. Add the corn and cheese, not the sauce did not care for it but pour on their BBQ sauce, oh man this stuff was good. Thank goodness I ordered the Sack O'Sliders-pulled pork, it consisted of two slider buns, with a cup of pulled pork and fries. The fries were crisp and oh so good, the pulled pork was simply amazing. Hubby ordered the Flying Bulldog- Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Field Greens, Roasted Garlic Mayo, heavenly, chicken was moist and all the flavors added such perfect flavoring. Highly recommend. He had the Chipotle fries-sweet potato fries, he loved them, not for me....I prefer my regular delish fries. This place made me love pork and BBQ sauce. Really, it was that good, abundant amounts of just awesome food. Pork= when I left I felt like a PIG!! Actually still do....aaghh They serve beer and wine, I did notice the wine prices are reasonable like $24 a bottle for say 337 Cab, not bad. We only had water and lemonade tonight. oh they have root beer floats also..... Next time we get in the mood for BBQ, this is where we will come.... Service was good, refills came and checked on us frequently....cool Prices are reasonable, dinner with tip $40.... Check them out, good, good food......delish BBQ sauce, wish they sold it, shoot maybe they do, did not ask, next time.... Carolina Slaw, Cornbread was very good, Roasted Corn, Burnt End Beans, gotta try next visit, Cheddar grits, Mac and Cheese.
(4)
Ethan H.

Okay, I'm not really a BBQ aficionado, just a true admirer. But I've admired some of the best. And Bulldog Barbecue wasn't up to my not-so-discriminating standards. The real problem is that, despite the name, there's really nothing barbecue about it! The pulled pork had a texture that made it seem more boiled than smoked. Really, it wasn't dry -- the standard critique for lackluster pulled pork -- it was soggy! Soggy enough that the near-complete lack of flavor was only a secondary concern. Same too with the ribs. Sure, they were tender and fell off the bone. But they were a soft kind of tender, boiled to a colorless, texture-less mass of something that resembled (bland) pulled pork that hadn't yet been pulled. If it was dry rubbed, I can't begin to imagine what it was rubbed with -- certainly nothing with perceptible flavor and certainly nothing that would give it that satisfying, caramelized crust that barbecue ribs are supposed to have. Does anyone know: Does this place actually have a barbecue grill? Do they actually smoke things? In short, do they actually have or do anything that makes barbecue barbecue, I mean, other than the name itself and a menu that promises things like "ribs" and "pulled pork"? Interesting enough, the sauce wasn't bad ... but it wasn't really a barbecue sauce either. It was vaguely reminiscent of that sticky Sweet-n-Sour sauce you get in an Americanized Chinese restaurant -- you know, that clear-orangy-honey-colored stuff that comes in the little plastic packet? That's why it's funny -- and really a bit mysterious -- that when I asked for hot sauce -- really, I was desperate for flavor of any kind -- they brought me a squeeze-bottle of Sriracha! Turns out that, mixed in with a little of their own unintentionally-Asian contraption, my table-side mix was actually pretty good. Oh yes, and then there's the beer. And then there's the bartender who served it. Other than a small and standard array of uninteresting lagers and wheats, they had a couple beers I'd never hear of -- "Monk in the Trunk" and "Blue Point Lager". Neither was anything to write home about. But what really irked me was the bartender -- the one for whom the restaurant's uniform (a tee-shirt emblazoned with the slogan "Nice rack") was but bitter irony. I asked her where the beer was from. She didn't know. I asked her if "Blue Point" was the name of the beer or the name of the brewery. She didn't know that either. She told me, unhelpfully, that "if she had a computer and the internet, she could tell me." And she told me, incredibly, that she was the most beer-knowledgeable person there -- and thus, that there'd be no point in asking around. And of course, in a way, she was right: There was no point in asking around. And that's because I don't plan to come back anyway.
(2)
Denise D.

They have a good selection of beer. I was surprised to see options from Wynwood Brewery on draft. That's pretty neat. The service was fast and the server was attentive. Prices seem to have increased a bit though.
(3)
Elizabeth R.

EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY. Among the running arguments between Mr. Wonderful and me is the following: Me: Let's go out. Him: No way. I'm watching the XYZ game tonight. Me: whine, whine, whine! Him: Bark, Bark, Bark! etc... We try to compromise and go to a place that's playing the game--there are only about 57 thousand of them in our part of town--but the options all seem to suck. There's crowded and grubby, ala, Flannigans, Ale House, or Duffy's; or crowded and overpriced--Mortons and Houstons. Finally, at long last, we've found a compromise--Bulldog Barbeque. It's clean and reasonably priced. The menu may not be precisely my style, but the food is prepared with healthy doses of love and pride, if not by the chef-owner himself, at least under his watchful eye. Howie K of TOP CHEF fame is the big dog around the place and he's always there when we go. Nothing, it seems, is served until he's sure it's correct, resulting in a high level of consistency. The food is big flavors and big portions. What it lacks in subtlety it makes up for in generosity. They have a nice enough cab by the glass, and Mr. Wonderful enjoys their Stella on tap. They also have some other tasty brews. Next time the XYZ team is on TV, we'll see you at the Bulldog!
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Justin D.

Really disappointed. The ribs were rubbery. The server had no idea what I was talking about when I ordered an IPA. I have a feeling ghis place was good once. But now it to put it frankly ducks when it comes to bbq. Others with me said the burgers were okay. Men. So not worth the 65 we spent on ribs tinny sides horrible side salad and nothing special corn bread. Hope you guys read this to know how sub part your business is. The pulled pork was okay but nothing better then that. Sorry for the honesty.
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Victoria C.

This place was a great find in North Miami slightly north of the Lexus of North Miami dealership & the Biscayne Bay Campus of FIU. The food was tasty and the service was very attentive. They also have flat screen televisions to catch whatever sports you are into. I did not order the brisket but I did taste it & the meat was so tender it melts in your mouth. I was not disappointed with my pork lettuce wraps from the appetizer menu.
(4)
Tara T.

If you want tender fall-off-the-bone ribs, this is NOT the place for you. The ribs were so tough I couldn't even tear them apart. The ribs and meat were dry, and all portions were tiny. We won't be coming back to Bulldog.
(1)
Brian P.

Me and my girlfriend go here all of the time. We order the same thing (Burger, Half Chicken with burnt end beans, Chilli cheese fries) all of the time. It never fails. Great service, excellent food and always a good beer menu. A must try for burger and BBQ lovers!
(5)
Allison N.

This is not really an average BBQ place as they have a ton of other stuff on the menu that is not BBQ, namely the many many varieties of burgers. I used to come here pretty frequently and have tried a few burgers. The Hawaii Five-O had some pineapple on it and ham too. That was an interesting flavor for a burger, but it worked. I also had the heart attack burger which was insanely good. Bulldog BBQ puts together a mean burger. The regular fries are good, but they've also got sweet potato fries too.
(4)
Jordan M.

If you are pulled pork fan they are legit! Great smokey flavor quite tender and the vinegar based BBQ sauce to add topped it off but couldn't stop there the brisket was delicious with just enough fat on it and great seasoning. I gave 4 stars could of been 4 1/2 but cornbread was cold. I was very happy to see they carry and support miami breweries from Floridian and wynwood. Not as friendly as I would have liked but over all the food was great. Loved the smokey scent right when I walked in. No need to dress up come as u are kind of place just how BBQ was intended! I'll be back for sure.
(4)
Judy G.

I was totally taken back this bbq is amazing. I had the platter for two which is worth getting for two people. The brisket is seasoned perfectly and it has such a tender taste that melts in your mouth. The ribs, do not even need any additional sauce! This was was the first time I ever ate ribs that did not need any sauce, yeah that good! The pulled pork was good but was overshadow by the brisket and ribs. The corn bread is sweet and goes perfectly with the meat platter. If you order the red potatoe fries you won't be able to stop eating, just order one for two. Again will highly recommend this as great bbq. The service was good I had no issues and the waiter came to us several times to ask if all was good. I would defintiley say go and bring your appetite.
(5)
Adam S.

We showed up right as they were opening and I was surprised to be greeted by a face that seemed somehow familiar to me. It took me a few minutes to place, but then I remembered... it was Howie from season 3 of Top Chef. I had no idea this was his spot going in, but that just made me happier that we decided to grab a lunch here. This is BBQ and burgers. There are a good selection of both. Let me start by saying that I can not heap on enough praise for how great the hot mess burger is. It was, simply put, one of the best burgers I can remember eating. Fantastic...A+... you name it. That was my wife's meal though. I had the brisket plate with the burnt ends baked beans. I thought the brisket was very nice and you get a lot of it. The beans were a really nice dish with burnt ends and bacon and topped with fried onions. Also, big kudos for having a nice mustard sauce for the brisket. I was not a huge fan of their tomato based bbq sauce, but that's fine. You are going to pay prices that are on the high side of average, but so worth it in my mind. We will definitely be back!!
(5)
Jacqueline V.

This place is Awesome. Great variety of Burgers and local beers .Love to go the with friends and family.
(5)
Ana L.

Pretty amazing BBQ! Cute shirts!!
(3)
Cyncia R.

I've been to Bulldog 6 times in the last month with my boyfriend and friends with good reason... the food is just yummy. The burgers are good and juicy, the Shrimp Po Boy tastey, was thrilled with the Turkey Chilli, but what blew me away was the AMAZING WINGS!!!!! There is also an apple pie that is mindblowing. There is a nice choice of exotic beers and the servers are friendly. Its a nice alternative to all the chain restaurants in the area. The owner pops by often and checks on the diners, making sure your experience is a good one. Don't listen to the nay sayers. Give this place a try, its worth it.
(4)
Maraleen B.

I have to honestly tell you, I have been in search of a great burger in North Miami / Aventura for a while and the burger there was phenomenal! Seriously! I like to try local places and there are several great burger places in Miami and the beach, but nothing that impressed me in North Miami. I had the Hot Mess, which was a combination of blue cheese, horseradish, crispy onions and crunchy bacon and it was amazing! So juicy and flavorful!! Have been back two other times and it has been great all three times. I haven't tried anything else yet except their fries, which were good, but the burger is why I wrote this review. Plan to try some other things, but I know I'll still get the burger every time...it was that good!! Servers were very nice and helpful. Seemed to have a good working knowledge of the menu. The place caught my eye because it said "Bulldog Burger". I realized later that it's part of the same restaurant with "Bulldog Barbeque" and I'm glad they added the new sign about the burger as I wouldn't have stopped otherwise. I was really in search of a good burger and the best part is the consistency. Each of the three times I've gone, the burger has been just as good!! Really really impressed! I now don't have to drive to Miami or Miami Beach just to get a great burger!!
(5)
A S.

I don't like BBQ. But my friend insisted on trying this place out. I ordered the flying bulldog and he got the pulled pork. My sandwich was cold. His food was blah. Just ok. Not impressed with it. Fries were not that great, col slaw was ok and service was just fine. Not a very memorable experience. I really wanted to like this place, Howie. I might give it another try. I still think everyone can have a bad day.
(3)
Miguel F.

I came here the other night with a friend, and I was excited about it because im a big Top Chef fan. I'm not a huge fan of BBQ food.. but this was quite the treat. We shared the white chili -- which was along with the dessert (more on that in a bit) the best part of the meal. It was so good!! Its made with turkey and has these cornbread crumbles on it, which crunch in your mouth, quite the surprise! For my main meal i got the Sack of Sliders. Its basically two small buns with your choice of meat. I picked the chicken and pulled pork. You can also get brisket. The meat comes in two little tins, so you can put as much as you want in the buns to make your small sandwich. It comes with your choice of chipotle fries, sweet potato fries or cole slaw. I picked the sweet potato fries -- the serving was huge and they were also very good. My friend by the way got a burger and said it was good. I was full but my friend insisted on getting dessert -- so we picked the Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake. WOW! Two small tins of heaven -- one with vanilla ice cream and another tin with the chocolate pudding cake. It was to die for! Only problem is it took a very long time to arrive. Overall the service was good, as was the food...
(4)
Michael L.

This restaurant is located on US1 in a small shopping plaza. The place is pretty small, probably only seats like 40. The wait staff is friendly and the decor is nicer then your average bbq restaurant. They have a 42-46" plasma at the bar area, here you can see the cooking as well. The "sweet tea" they have is just tea with some honey, not true southern sweet tea. Also at every table there are 2 bottles of bbq sauces that are different, one thats sweet and more traditional bbqish, the other is a yellowish mustardy sauce which i prefer. I usually just order the beef brisket, its very tender, falls apart with your fork and the layer of fat it comes with is divine. However, the brisket as well as their ribs just doesnt have that hardcore smokey/bbq-ey flavor that bbq is supposed to have. The fact that they dont have a smoker is paramount. They probably knew this, therefore provided every table plenty of sauce to drench their meat in to overcome the bland flavor. I dont know about you but i'd rather taste the meat with a hint of bbq sauce..not the other way around. The sweet potato fries are good, always a safe choice. I would return only because its so darn close to where i live, I'd much rather go to tom jenkins, but the added 30 minutes of commute has forced me to settle for places like this.
(3)
Chuck M.

Love the ribs, service was slow and uniterested but the ribs were still good enough to overcome this. BBQ Chicken was moist and tasty, the mac and cheese very decent.
(4)
Jeanette H.

I decided to go eat @ Bulldog BBQ cause it was recommended by a fellow coworker. Since i was in the area i decided to give it a try with a friend and his army of children!!! The food was great (I had the baby back ribs), the only thing i wasn't crazy about was the waiting time for the food & the fact that we had 2 sit outside, the dining area is VERY small. I would definitely eat here again & do the take out service. And the corn bread is DELICIOUS!!!
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Eddy A.

went there with the guys just before the wedding for some lunch. had burgers this time. very tasty! father-in-law had the hot dog and he said this is the closest to the best hot dog he's ever had as a kid in NYC.
(4)
Audrey L.

Been dying to go here for months and finally made it last night with a couple of friends. We are huge fans of Top Chef and it just so happens the the chef/owner Howie Kleinberg showed up, that was a treat. Now onto the food, the meat was awesome!! The chicken wings were too die for!!! The pulled pork, yum! The brisket, wow!!The ribs were really great! The side dishes were nothing to write home about, none of us at the table were too crazy about them but the meat definitely made up for it!
(4)
Rob C.

still packed from Howie notoriety i'm not a bbq purist, but the pulled pork i ordered tasted like nothing. where's the flavor? from a top chef, i expected it to taste good. quite disappointing! small coleslaw + cornbread = pedestrian, and some chipotle fries (really? couldn't tell) $14, they ran out of sweet fries
(2)
Greg C.

I actually didn't know that this was Howie from top chef's restaurant before I came. The chili is excellent, but the pulled pork and brisket is not. As other reviewers mentioned it was bland. The salads looked good and I will try them next time. I think this restaurant has some really good ideas, but needs to work on execution. Also on my second trip we brought our 2 year olds, and they were very accommodating so thats always a plus.
(3)
Alex G.

I've been twice (just left 5 minutes ago) and both times I've loved the flavor of the BBQ ribs. Absolutely done perfectly - tender, moist, and slightly crispy on the outside - yum! The sweet potato fries are great, but the regular fries aren't anything special. The cornbread is tasty, but they need to give you a full basket (2 pet person at least). The service is polite and quick, and both times they've made me feel right at home. The grilled shrimp were super tasty, and my son polished them off (he ordered them plain). Overall a great place for upscale BBQ!
(4)
Picky E.

Being a big fan of BBQ I was recommended to go there. I showed up around 8pm. More than half the restaurant was empty and looked dirty at the time. After standing by the bar I asked for a menu after a few minutes I was given one. Minutes went by and no one came to see if I was ready to order. Seemed like the staff had other things on their mind than their customer waiting to order food. Needless to say I just got up and left.
(1)
Nancy F.

We made a 7:45 reservation on Saturday night for 6 people and were not seated till 8:30. Our waiter appeared to take our order and assured us we would get our drinks right away. Well that was another 15 minutes, and he didn't bring glasses for the beer. We had to ask a few times and he also didn't bring sweetner for the teas. We got it ourselves. When the food came we received our ribs, hamburgers etc before the wedge salads. We were also left with our food for about 5 minutes with no silverware or napkins. My husband did not receive his brisket order until about 20 minutes after the other dishes arrived after repeatedly asking for it. The food was ok but not hot. My friend's burger had a bone in it.....I guess they use real meat. Luckily he didn't choke . The waiter was full of apologies but didn't improve the service. The restaurant comped us desserts but we were not overly impressed with the numerous excuses instead of good service. I told the owner that his service is lacking and his staff are not trained. He didn't seem overly concerned. We won't be back!!!!!!!
(2)
Ericka S.

Live in the area and owner is a neighbor. He and his dog look exactly alike. Only visited restaurant for take out. Place has always been full of people dining-in. Unusually upscale looking for a rib place.The food is okay considering there's not much competition for ribs in our neck of the woods. I've had a rack of the baby-backs 3 times. They're good but small. With an fee for takeout they were $22.00. I found the sides to be blah and not generous. If you're hungry for ribs in this area Bulldog will do. As another reviewer mentioned Tom Jenkins in Ft. Lauderdale is best Also another reviewer said the owner is a jerk. Don't know him well enough to concur but he could use some personality improvement help.
(3)
Michael C.

This restaurant has a LOT of hype surrounding it, but I'm surprised at the 3 1/2 star average. I thought the food was pretty good! This is more of a "fancy" BBQ joint a' la Smok'd (which I haven't tried), not really "traditional" a la Shortys or Tom Jenkins (which I have tried), so it might not be the best choice for purists, but it still didn't seem pretentious in the least bit. I ordered a burger topped with "spicy" peanut butter, bacon, cheese and a "banana jam" and it was excellent and cooked medium well as asked, although my friend didn't like the flavors as much. It came on a nice, sweet bun that really complimented it. We also had the pulled pork ( moist, juicy and flavorful, actually better then some of the pulled pork I ate on a recent trip to NC), Mac and Cheese (good), ribs (falling off the bone, flavorful dry rub) and chipotle fries (very good but didn't taste the "chipotle" flavor). The sauces were pretty good; the yellow sauce went great with the pulled pork, and the red sauce was versatile. The cornbread was also very good but could use some (honey?) butter on the side. It would be better served hot, though. A bit expensive, but not really more so then other BBQ restaurants I have been to in South Florida like Tom Jenkins (crappy) and Harvey's Smokehouse way down south (delicious but strictly for takeout). Our server was obviously new but did ok, and the atmosphere was kind of cool for a strip mall in North Miami. I'll be back!
(4)
Scott H.

By far and away THE BEST briskette EVER !!!! (Sorry Mom!). Ive seen some of the less positive reviews below but they are absolutely wrong -- this place is an incredible find... Ribs are off fall off the bone delicious, corn-bread served fresh and warm... but if you have to try the briskette... it is absolutely the best I ever had... And nice touch with warm cookies and milk for dessert. Definitely will return...
(5)
Kirin L.

it is what it is overpriced food you can make urself over priced beer all made by howie the top chef guy -_-
(3)
judi b.

My wife and I went to Bulldog for dinner last night. She ordered a half order of chicken and I ordered a half pound of pulled pork. The pulled pork was dry, warmed over and lacking in any bbq taste. My wife's chicken was average at best. Her house bbq sauce was totally uninspiring and the sauces on the table were also quite tasteless. Howie is too good of a chef to turn out that quality of bbq!!
(1)
Andi C.

This is my first review on yelp and I felt as though this place was worth signing up ! The Luther burger and the ribs are a must ! The beans were great also . Service was incredible ask for Daniel As a waiter being in the service industry I have high expectations of service and I was completely impressed definitely will be back and Next time we will bring friends ! Best new BBQ joint in miami . I would've given it five stars if they would've had the chili and the fat tire In stock . 4 stars in my book .
(4)
Chris M.

Ate here for the first time today the baked beans were out of hand and the brisket was the best I've ever had. If you like BBQ I highly recommend Bulldog BBQ.
(5)
Gloria H.

Boo
(2)
Mason D.

Okay BBQ. No spice though. I asked for spicy BBQ sauce and they told me to mix Siracha with their house sauce. LOL Beer is crazy expensive for what this place is. Like $6 each. Should be $2.50 or $3.
(3)
Luis G.

This place has fallen off...the Luther used to be delicious, now it's just edible, the fried egg on top was good though. Both of my friends didn't like their burgers either.. one apparently tasted like nothing (honky tonk) the other, like blue cheese (hot mess).. won't be back.
(2)
Sean B.

The Luther burger was made amazingly. With a rich burger taste and the crispy cream glaze.
(5)
Arelys C.

Been a few times and the place is tasty. Portions aren't outrageously large that you feel gross after, always seem right on point for me. Last time I went I shared the ribs and I ended up eating most of them. I like their sauce, but wish it was a bit spicier for my taste. Cornbread, at first glance seems like a small portion, but it's cut just to the right amount. It's a bit hidden in a strip mall, not ideal location, but def worth taking the drive to check it out. The chef/owner is usually there.
(4)
Joey D.

Love this place! The food was amazing. The juiciest beef brisket I've had in years. The service was great, friendly, and helpful.
(5)
Brian L.

This barbecue joint in North Miami has aged nicely, with the food, I think, getting better as time passes. The place recently expanded (taking the space next door) and now how a full slate of burgers. I think the brisket is good (although you can, on occasion, get a piece that may be a little dry). The brisket comes as a full (1 pound) or half (1/2 pound) order. I generally opt for the brisket sack 'o sliders. It is not for the bun, but really because I think you get the right amount of brisket and at a good value. The corn bread muffins served with the brisket are hit or miss. This is likely because the muffins are cooked before and sit under a warming lamp. The result is you sometimes get a dry muffin. The french fries are good here, and I never let the kids' fries go uneaten. But I prefer to sub that for the burnt end beans. I am a big fan of the beans and really appreciate the nice touch of crispy onions placed on top. If you sub the fries for beans, they will bring you the big size (with a bigger price), but you can ask for a small size and are probably better off given you will not leave here hungry. In terms of the burgers, I split the Luther with the wife and we loved it. The burger was cooked expertly. While my wife did not care for the sweet glazed bun, I believe3 that is because she did not put the house sauce on the burger (basically a Russian dressing made with sriracha). Chef Howie Klein thought about this burger, and you need to trust the chef. You need the sauce as it provides the necessary heat to balance out the sweet. I think it is a great burger. Overall, I really enjoy this place. It is low key, casual, it has TVs for watching sports, has a good kids menu, and you get a pretty good meal for a pretty good price.
(4)
Miguel A.

Man I really wanted to like this place. Happen to be in the area from West Palm Beach and always in the mood for BBQ. Also being a fan of Top Chef I figured this stop was a no brainer with my wife and kids. Showed up on a Sunday a few minutes after 12 and we were the 2nd or 3rd group seated for the day. I started off taking a look at a small but pretty good beer list of which I was happy to see Victory Golden Monkey. We ordered hot dogs for the kids ($6) small order of wings and the pigs in a blanket....both recommended by our waiter Tim. Both showed up and the pigs in the blanket looked dry but tasted much better than they looked with the sauerkraut and stone ground mustard. For the price and what you get it was a little small however. The wings weren't much better. They may have spent a minute too long in the fryer and lacked any seasoning of red pepper sauce as the menu claimed whatsoever. Covering them in the house honey mustard BBQ sauce made them pretty decent and should probably come out of the kitchen sauced if they are not going to season or marinate the chicken. My wife and I decided to share the BBQ platter of which you get to choose 3 of 5 meats available. Unfortunately, 2 of the 5 weren't available and we would have to wait 30 minutes if we wanted Ribs or Turkey. I guess someone was late in the morning to get the smoker going. Either way, we decided to go with just brisket and pulled pork. I asked our waiter for even portions of both (1-1/2). He came back in a few minutes saying that was not possible and I would have to pick 2 portions of 1 and 1 of the other. Whatever, some bull about measuring, sounded like laziness to me, whats the difference, its their fault anyways for being open without everything ready...but I kept my mouth shut. Then, I asked our waiter Tim if I can get some pork with plenty of bark. He said yes but that the pork was already sauced, which is always a concern for me at BBQ places. I went with it anyway but never got what I had asked for and the pulled pork we received had hardly any bark. As for the brisket it could've used a bit more trimming as a good 1/2" of fat cap was served with the brisket. Very rarely have i been served that much of a fat cap with my brisket. Finally, nothing served on the BBQ platter really was up to temp. Maybe it was the fans in the dining room (10' ceilings) on medium, but even the first bites were lukewarm at best. All in all everything was just decent, which isn't saying much because of the reputation of the place and a fair amount of the reviews on here. I'm wondering how many people in N. Miami Beach actually know anything about good BBQ or have eaten in BBQ joints throughout the South which may be the reason for above average reviews. I'm guessing though that most of the reviews are right, I have the feeling when 'ole Howie is in the kitchen things are a little more tight and spot on. Too bad I'm not sure if I'd want to go back to find out!
(2)
Calvin s.

I'm still in awe at how rude the server was to me! Here's my short horrible experience. I sit at the bar alone and order a water. Russian female server with black hair wearing a shirt that says "RUSSIA" takes 5 mins to bring me water. I ask "what do you Reccomend?" She says "I like everything" yeah... Big help to me a first timer. Anyways they have a section labeled biscuits, so I ask the server "are these biscuits?" She says yes they are sandwiches." So I order the chicken biscuit. 12 minutes later I get a chicken sandwich on a burger bun not on a biscuit like I specifically asked with a side of Mac & Cheese. The Mac and cheese was delicious but the chicken sandwich was lacking and it was not on a traditional southern biscuit like I asked and like it's listed on the menu. Anyways I eat all my Mac and tell the server it's not what I wanted and I would like a hotdog. She tells me "hold on I have to ask my manager." 1 minute later she comes back and asks me "what do you want?" I reply "I would like to speak to the manager." She replies "he's busy" what kind of manager is too busy to speak to an upset guest? Isn't that what they get paid for? Anyways she then points to the menu and points to a section labeled grass and tells me "it's not really grass." Finally the manager comes out and hears my story. He was really nice and offered to get me something else on the house. He was very professional and accommodating but the server pissed me off so much that I declined and offered to pay for my Mac & cheese and wanted to leave. Spending 1 more minute in her presence would make me want to cook at home for the rest of my existence for fearing to meet another server as pathetic as her. Eating out is suppose to be a fun experience, not one where young hospitality staff try to insult you because they can't explain the menu to guests. Good luck BULLDOG never see me again & I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about your great customer service.
(1)
Adrienne C.

Update: It's been a while since my last visit to Bulldog BarB'que and I've been meaning to go back, often wishing it was closer to my home.Last week, on Saturday, after having totallly WASTED my time and gas attending a Buckler's Craft Show at War Memorial..never again...but that's a subject for another review..anyway, I decided, so that the day shouldn't be a total loss, I would take out dinner for two from Bulldog. Walked in and went straight ahead to the bar seating...and sat...and sat...and...sat..waiting for the very lethargic girl working behind that area to stop flirting with the two cowboy types to my left and AT LEAST give me a menu!.. Finally got one and ordered the 3 meat plate with two Brisket portions 1 rib portion and two sides, beans and coleslaw. Got home and un bagged everything and was very disappointed to see that the 'portions' were at best child sized. Two skinny chunks of brisket and 4 ribs (little ones) The beans and coleslaw filled maaaaybe 1/2 of the 4 inch container..maybe 1/2 cup each. and the 2 cornbread chunks resembling 2 large dice were as dismal as I remembered them from my first review. I did notice, while I waited an inordinately loooong time for my take-out that the cup of coleslaw served one of the cowboys was briming over... a much more appropriate portion for a $24 dollar plate , me thinks. Yes, the beans were delicious but it seemed to me , the brisket,(which I've been mentally tasting since my last visit) was not the same, not as good, burnt, hardened around the edges. The coleslaw, meh. The ribs were almost non -existent and very dry to boot. PS the bar area where I sat and waited was sooo hot that I was sweating just sitting there and when I asked Ms. Lethargy why it was so hot, she told me I should have sat in the Burger room. Live and learn. Me thinks, what I ordered should have been a $9.99 plate. Truth is I'm very disappointed. Really liked that place..
(2)
Scarlett W.

Had a late lunch today. The brisket was pretty durn fine. Very lean, which is important to me, can't stand the fat. It had a nice flavor and was tender, juicy on a scale of 1 to 10, was an 8. The mac and cheese was fantastic, I could have eaten much more than they provided. The corn bread was pitifully small, a tad dry but it had nice flavor, not too sweet. The two sauces, one mustard based and one ketchup based were excellent, sweet, not too tangy, not too spicy. I guess I am a bit of a bland eater, I don't do super hot, so I liked my meal a lot. I can see where some folks, like my ex, would ask for hot sauce. The half pound was more than enough and there is some in the fridge waiting for a midnight snack, or a really decadent breakfast. Good service, but really the place was practically empty. I only eat meat once in a blue, but it satisfied the craving and I will be back when it hits again. I would like to work my way through the sides too.
(4)
Chloe E.

I think their burgers could use seasoning or salt and pepper...The lemonade is good.
(2)
Michael H.

Very good hamburgers. If you want a different burger this is the place togo. I had a regualr hamburger with cheese, bacon, and onions EXCELLENT. I also had chipotle fires very taste. I have been to this place several occasions and like the food every time. This is a good restaurant if you are going to and from Aventura Mall its only about 5minutes down the road. And worth the ride.
(5)
Gregory N.

My original review below seemed a bit snarky and I wanted to give this place another chance. I mean, who cares if they call their salads "GRASS" on the menu? I popped in for lunch the other day, ordered the most basic sandwich a BBQ place should excel in, the Brisket Sandwich. I mean, you can't call yourself a BBQ joint if you can't deliver a nice brisket sandwich. Mine came out with plenty of burnt edges and other small overcooked pieces. No tender juicy brisket slices on this sandwich! Thankfully the two sauces on the table were delicious because I wouldn't have been able to eat this sandwich without dousing with sauce. I am not kidding. I was very dissapointed. As mentioned in my original review, the prices are high. A simple sandwich and softdrink will run you about $18 after tax and tip. Paying a premium for an inferior product has never been one of my favorite things to do. I'm not giving up on Bulldog, but I am giving up on their barbecue. If I'm up there again, I'll stop by for a burger and hopefully have a better experience.
(2)
Tawanna-Patrice M.

This was by far the worst BBQ and worst meal Ive had in my entire adult life! In short... the menu was fine.. the service kind... but not enough to compensate for the nearly hour wait for food; which arrived cold, bland, overcooked, and nasty. Cobb Salad: tomatoes were mealy and mushy; grilled chicken breast tough as leather - inedible!; eggs boiled to a green nasty color on yolks; gloppy mashed avocado, cold planks of bacon.... and so much heavy gloppy ranch dressing smothering what once was tender spring greens. BBQ Platter: small sides for a three meat combo platter; they only had the dark-meat chicken, ribs, and brisket available...all of which were nasty!!!!!; the four beer battered onion rings were crispy but bland; the burnt ends beans had more fried onions on them and not much beans; the fried pickles, i swear were fried thinly cut cucumbers.... the ribs were so overcooked that we didn't even eat them. BBQ Sauce: syrupy ketchup and vinegary mustard.... this is not BBQ sauce as all. The server tried to pacify us with cookies...but there was no comeback for this experience. It really wasn't the server's fault. I blame the chef, owners, and whoever is responsible for training the staff and, unless they revamp, I predict that Bulldog BBQ will close soon. NEVER AGAIN!
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Sean S.

I like this place and with 203 reviews in the book, do they need another? the folks that have not liked this place have written some lengthy reviews but I am gonna do a blow by blow with some ins and outs of the menu. The restaurant sits in a strip mall of sorts and while that might not seem great, it's pretty convenient off Biscayne and once you get inside you forget about the location. The bar sits up front and when I was there last they had Dead Guy Rogue on tap, Shipyard Pumpkin, there were others but those got my attention. Most of the beers run $5-$6 which for craft beers is actually quite reasonable. They have 2-4-1 on drafts M-F 5-7PM, need to try and make it in for that to take advantage. The main dining room is on the other side and I think this is one of the cleanest restaurants I have seen. The atmosphere invites you to want to sit down and chow. Let's roll thru the menu but the beer selection with the additional bottles available should not be over looked. This is not a drinking bar or the kind of place you want to get drunk, I agree with others that this is more of a family place. $9 for the best bowl of white chili I have tried in some time. Turkey tastes like beef but cleaner, the white beans are delicious, lot of fritos and cheese, perhaps a little too much but my wife and I had 2 spoons and did not stop until we ate our way to the bottom. Not a huge bowl but filling and a great way to start. $7/$14 for the wings, 1/2lb or a whole lb, your choice. I thought the wings were delicious and very meaty. He got a 1/2 and there were 5 wings in the basket. I would have enjoyed a little more sauce, the heat was mild but that is easy to cure with hot sauce. I have worked int he food industry and the folks who have to eat everything plain and mild ruin it for the rest of us that want some heat. Next 2 items are main dishes and I think they have some of the best BBQ I have had in South Florida/North Miami. The BBQ Chix which run $7/$11/$17, let me break 'er down. 1/4, 1/2, whole. We like to order the whole chix for $17, add $2 if you want all white which is a bargain for 4 chix breasts, you get one side and I'll review those in a minute. The chix is moist and delicious, some of the best I have had. Next is the Beef Brisket and it absolutely is delicious. The cuts I had the other night were thick and yes there is a layer of fat but nothing absurd and all brisket needs that on order to cook, they trim it the way I like it. The brisket melted in my mouth, didn't want to share. $14 1/2 lb, $22 for a full pound, get a full pound and share. The sides...Mac n Cheese, Onion Rings, Corn on the cob, all 3 of those are winners, I don't care for the fries but there are a million places to order potatoes deep fried, this place doesn't need to apologize, just nothing thru the roof for me. The Mac n Cheese is scrumptious, the Onion Rings close to the best I have had, corn almost needs no butter. I think if you are trying to make your dollars stretch, order a whole chix, get a solid side like mac n cheese, get an additional side like the onion rings, order that and don't drink beer, you are gonna spend $30 plus tip, not bad for eating BBQ out, most of our checks minus the beer has run less than $40 and we're stuffed when we leave. Good solid BBQ, best in North Miami form what I have had, and it seems like a lot of people feel the same.
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Marc M.

It has been over 6 months since I wrote a one star review. For the most part when ever I venture out to eat, the service and the food are somewhere in the middle, and as my name states I only leave 1 or 5 stars reviews... Well, today we had business up in North Miami and also decided to get my car washed. After finding out that it would be 40 minutes for my car to be ready we decided to have lunch and walked over to Bulldog Barbecue. As soon as we walked in some lady at the bar told us to sit anywhere, so we chose the table closest to the window, but soon realized that the table was dirty so we moved to one that was clean. The place was not busy at all with a large group of people on one end an another 2 tables with 2 people at the other end. There were 2 waitresses walking around and we sat and waited ... and waited ... and waited! My business partner was getting anxious, since we only had 40 minutes for lunch. At first I told her to relax... and we waited... and waited. After a whopping 17 minutes with no one even acknowledging us, we got up and left. As we approached the door, the lady that had told us to sit anywhere, said "Thank you and have a nice day!" This took us by surprise, because it was obvious that she had not even looked up to see who was leaving, or maybe she had not looked up when we came in, either way she had no clue that we were leaving due to lack of service. My business partner is a little more reserved than I am, so she just kept walking, but I stopped and told her that we had been there for over 15 minutes and that no one even had even said hello. Her response and demeanor were like "oh well, sorry about that". At this point I felt to no point in continuing the conversation and just reminded her that I am very big on Yelping on Yelp. Not all was lost we walked down a few steps to a Mexican Restaurant called Cheen Huaye. Weird name but great food and even better service. In fact I think I will end this review here and go to their page and leave a 5 star review!
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Joanna P.

I'm actually ashamed that I've lived in the neighborhood so long and only recently checked this place out. It is fantastic! Started out with the fried oysters... yum... topped with guacamole and bacon. Delish. Had the BBQ platter for 2 with a combo of pulled pork, BBQ chicken and brisket. The meat was so tender, we didn't need knives. Juicy and tender. Tried the smores dessert and only minor complaint with that dish is that it's too much marshmallow on top to dig through. Next time had the apple caramel something and it was amazing. It's definitely on our list of rotating neighborhood restaurants we will frequent and highly recommend.
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Carl P.

The BBQ was horribly dry nearly cremated, sauces were bland. The half chicken was rather small and pretty burnt. Not sure if it was chicken or pidgeon? corn on the cob was mushy and over cooked. The only item I really enjoyed were the fries
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Gervasio G.

Awesome and huge burgers !
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Shikira H.

I would LOVE to give Bulldog 5 stars, but the only and I mean ONLY reason it won't happen is because of their lack of service. We've been Bulldog patrons ever since they first opened, as we were fans of the season of Top Chef that Mr. Kleinberg was a contestant on. His burgers and brisket are absolutely delicious and keeps us coming back for more. The only pet peeve...Service. The wait staff aren't always friendly and don't regularly come back to check on you. Also, they used to serve their cornbread as their complimentary starch, like bread rolls. That's no longer the case. You have to pay extra for cornbread. Which takes away from providing comething to munch on before we received our food. Other than that, it's their burgers that are simply fantastic! FAMILY FAVORITES: Hawaii Five O Burger - You gotta try it to believe that a burger with a friend egg and thick slice of pineaplle and ham could taste so good. Hott Mess - Just what it says. It's spicy and packed with flavor and leaves a mess. The way a Burger is suppose to leave your hands...messy :) Luther Burger - Our kids almost ALWAYS share this monster burger served on a glazed donut type of bun. SIDE DISHES: Cheese grits - A....MAZE.....ING Burnt End Beans Mac & Cheese Howie Kleinburg practically lives in his restaurant. He's proud and will gladly help anyone who doesn't feel they are satisfied. Just ask for him, he'll be happy to come chat with you :)
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Joanne C.

Amazing burger! We ordered the Luther and the Morning Glory. Sweet potato fries w chipotle mayo on the side. Was certainly worth not having a burger all summer And waiting for one if these. Our waitress was Ally and she was courteous and personable. The environment is clean and even the food prep staff were friendly. I will def come back here.
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Desiree D.

This place is beyond amazing!!!! Great service & great prices! Mac n cheese is phenomenal! & sweet potatoe is to die for very crispy not soggy! House sauce is great a tad spicy, but def has a good kick to it!
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Maureen A.

Ribs were good but we didn't like the BBQ sauces. Cornbread was good but a TINY 1 inch square of it?! Small portions, big prices. Have had better Mac n cheese too. But the ribs were good, Over priced and over rated though.
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David S.

You can't judge a restaurant by the strip pall it resides in! My cousin suggested this joint. Daniel, the waiter suggested the Brisket. My grandma, long since past, must haunt the kitchen, because only she could make anything like this! WOW! WOW! WOW! The ribs are dry rubbed greatness! The angus burger, cheddar and caramelized onions... This ranks among the top anywhere in the US. As for the service, our glasses never ran dry! Apparently, Howie the proprietor is ALL THAT! Great dining experience.
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Orgasmic L.

The bbq was great, the beer selection was decent. I really have no complaints about the food. The lighting and the chairs I do. I'm not into the fast food decor.
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John D.

Super-solid ribs place. I always go for the half-rack St. Louis style with the burnt end beans for $15. DC usually goes for the $15 brisket. Great service and a fine selection of beers. Can't beat it for price and quality.
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Layla E.

They have some of the best baked beans I have ever had. They have fried onions in them. And their white chili is great. The chicken and ribs are okay. Not great, but definitely not bad. The red BBQ sauce is what I really don't like. It tastes more like ketchup than barbecue sauce. The yellow sauce is good.
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Rebecca C.

Big love for the brisket biscuit, burnt end beans and friendly wait staff. Generous portions. Everything cooked perfectly. Prices commensurate. The hot mess burger too heavy with blue cheese perhaps but we left a happy, well fed pair.
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Jessica A.

Not only does this place have great fast service, the burgers are great! The burger was an excellent choice and satisfied my craving! Brought along my buddy and he was blown away by how big and flavorful his Hawaiian burger was! Would totally come back for more if I'm ever in the area again!
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Arthur G.

I love their slow cooked food. The taste is fantastic and the types of BBQ sauces are great. This is definitely a lunch place. Unless you want food coma before bed. The environment isn't much of a bar or sports place.
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Lanette C.

Not so good. Service not good. Macaroni and cheese cold. Ribs meaty but not so good. The odd thing is we ordered wings and they came out right away we ordered ribs they came out right away. The corn everything came out way to soon which is kind of odd, no? Anyway not so good. I see potential but not coming back, maybe it was a bad day.
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Paul M.

Hey Howie, If you read my prior review then you know that I am definitely a fan. However you really need to check up on your staff as they are costing you money big time. I showed up for lunch at 2PM on a Saturday and about a quarter of the seats were empty. However, I was told that there was going to be a 10 minute wait. No biggie, but it was kind of strange considering so many tables were open. After 10 minutes one of the waiters mentioned that it wasn't a matter of seats, but that the kitchen was backed up. At this time at least 3 other couples who were waiting decided to get up and go elsewhere as they had been waiting to be seated for quite some time. After another 10 minutes or so after that my name still wasn't called so we decided to go elsewhere too. 2PM on a Saturday should be peak lunch time, so really no reason for the kitchen not to be able to handle the flow considering 1/4 or the seats in the place were empty. The dude expediting looked like he was in the weeds big time, and the bartenders/hostesses were intentionally ignoring the line of people gathering in the front as they knew people were leaving for not being seated. Willing to give it another try, hopefully things will be straightened out by then...
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Tam P.

I love this place. As a FIU student, who lives in North Miami, this is my to go place for gourmet burgers. It's never too crowded, just enough noise that you can still carry a conversation with you friends. It looks small from the outside, but very spacious inside. Decoration is nothing special but at least it's very clean and refreshing. Food wise, you cannot go wrong with their burgers. All of my friends and I have our favorites when we go here. I always order the Hot Mess with Sweet Potato Fries. It is the best I've had so far. But don't let the name fool you, they also carry a good variety of dishes other than burgers like wraps, salads, appetizers, etc. In term of service, I've been here multiple times, and I always have different servers so I can say all of them are great, no complain whatsoever. All in all, it's a great place for casual hang out, eating some great burgers and drinking good beers. Oh did I mention they have a bar too?
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La R.

It's not easy to find a good barbecue place around here, but I love this place!
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Claudia S.

I live in Aventura, every time when I have a mood for burger , Bulldog it my no 1 choice ! You smell smoky , BBQ sauce ...as soon as drive into their parking spaces !! Well done !
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Carolynn R.

Best bbq in Miami ... Heck... best bbq i have had maybe ever... My husband went there once for a lunch meeting and came home raving about it. I thought to myself... Self do I really want to go to a bbq place in a strip mall? Well husband won out and we went with both of our kids for lunch today.... OMG I had the platter with all 3 meats and two sides... AMMMAZING.. the brisqet is out of this world.. the ribs fall off the bone and the pulled pork has a unexpected zing... i have a migraine and am in bed today.. I just over heard my husband talking to my daugter that they should go get me some for dinner to make me feel better... YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Adam R.

I'm from Kendall, FL but my friend kept telling me that her boss has been raving about this place for the past few months, so a couple of friends and I decided to make the 40-minute drive up to Bulldog BBQ and give it a shot. I usually don't trust other people's opinions when it comes to BBQ because many people from South Florida in particular have only had local BBQ which usually pales in comparison to BBQ from places in Northern Florida and places in what people would call the true South. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It's located in a small shopping area across from FIU's Biscayne Campus, and I actually passed it the first time around because it doesn't really have good signage. When you walk inside you realize it's a pretty spacious place with a bar area, and a separate more laidback/family appropriate area. The place actually looked too clean which kind of worried me because it seems the grimier the place the better the BBQ. Between myself and two other friends we ordered onion rings, hot dog, 2 brisket platters, a pulled pork platter, a smokehouse for two meal with brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, chipotle fries, and mac and cheese. We did this BECAUSE WE'RE YOUNG AND WE'RE GONNA LIVE FOREVER. The hot dog, the onion rings, and the pulled pork were all good but nothing special and definitely not worth a 40-minute drive. My favorite protein by far was the brisket. It was tender and flavorful, and I'm having a really hard time writing about it without getting hungry all over again, but I'll power through for you Yelpers. PRO TIP: Use a combination of both sauces on the brisket and have your taste palate explode, but totally in the good way though. The chipotle fries and the mac and cheese were also excellent. I'm usually a big weenie when it comes to spicy things, but the chipotle fries had a nice kick without being too unbearable, and the mac and cheese was just perfect. I wish I had ordered a tub of it. The cornbread was also surprisingly great, and I ate it all (even though I usually don't eat it at all), and the coleslaw was just straight up garbage. So, you know, avoid that. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to try the ribs, but I was told they were quite excellent. Why is it getting four stars (short version)? It was way too expensive for what it was. We obviously ordered a lot of food, but the bill was $140 by the time we left which is way more than what I would ever expect to spend on a meal at a BBQ place. Also, a lot of the dishes were hit or miss. My review would probably have been a lot lower if I had not chosen brisket as one of my plates, as the brisket was so good it made me forget about how everything else was just okay. All in all, the service was good, my friends and I enjoyed our meal as a whole, we were allowed to have our food coma in the restaurant without being rushed out, and although one of my friends will probably never escape from her food coma, I think a 66% survival rate should be applauded and we would probably come back again if we were already in the area to eat that brisket because this is AMERICA.
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Cass R.

My boyfriend and I found ourselves in North Miami and I had always wanted to try this place so we gave it a shot. At 3 pm the place was half empty yet we were told we had to wait as the kitchen was backed up. After 15 minutes we were seated . We decided to split the BBQ platter as we thought this would give us the best chance to try numerous items. We ordered the brisket, turkey and ribs. We had read another review on Yelp that stated it was a ton of food and enough to share. We got 3 ribs, 2 pieces of brisket and 2 pieces of turkey. The best thing was the ribs which were ok. Nothing to get excited about . Both the brisket and turkey were dry. A generous slathering of sauce couldn't even help the brisket. We were so disappointed considering all the great reviews . The cornbread was tasty but very dry. On top of the mediocre food the service was poor . The server had to be asked for setups, butter, salt and refills of drinks. The only thing we didn't have to ask for is the check. Considering the fact that the pwner has been on tv you would assume he would use his semi celebrity and be a bit more warm and welcoming. Sat three feet from him and he didn't even crack a smile the whole time we were there. As they say in TV land .. I think it was time for me to pack my knives and go.
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Nicole P.

YAY finally I have tried the Bulldog and Im so totally glad, although I most definitely could have stopped half way through my delicious burger I didnt because it was so juicy and satisfying that I ate the entire thing. NO REGRETS! I have to say no one at my tables ordered BBQ, we all had burgers and not one was disappointing in the least. I did however happen to see a gentleman who ordered the whole bbq chicken and i yearn for the day I return to do the same because the smell that came from that plate was mesmerizing! Totally a place to go, especially if you live around there area there is no need to travel down to Brickell or Wynwood for some semi good BBQ when the Bulldog is so close and by far a better meal!
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Manuel G.

Finally came to Bulldog after being told by a few friends that the BBQ was great. Can't lie it's OK. The corn bread size is funny and small , think about this , when u have great BBQ u want a nice slice of cornbread , u wont get that here. The Brisket was ok, i was expecting moist , fatty.... i got Dry , burned end that was sitting some where and heated up for me. Maybe thrown on something to heat it up some. The doughnut burger is not everything its cracked out to be. Its a Glazed piece of bread that many of my friends became mad about. LOL The brisket was a disappointment but with a little sauce its able to go down, i felt like i just came on a Bad day because alot of the food execution was on point, presentation was great... i might of just gotten a bad batch. I will go back with less people and try the brisket again. Ribs where great. Burger and the Angus label needs help. I seriously dislike frozen cylinders... If your giving the BBQ with great flavor don't half step on the burgers please.
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Jennifer D.

I love browsing around on Yelp to find the next awesome food spot. I'm glad my bf ran into this one. The area is upper class and I was dreading the bill but it was a pleasant surprise. The waiters are so attentive!! The food is marvelous. I had the flying bulldog and my bf had the St Louis ribs. The food and lemonade tasted so wholesome! Everything has so much flavor and not greasy as most places are. I loved it! Can't wait to go back to try more things. I heard their burgers are fireeee, can't wait to check them out!
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Gabriel P.

Drove 30 minutes from brickell, 40 minutes waiting for my food. I have no idea how but my Honk Tonk burger had simply no flavor whats so ever horrible but even worse then that was my brothers hot mess sounded amazing on paper but i dont even understand if they know the word "restraint" basically eating blue cheese nothing else Place is horribleeee please dont go stay away and run not worth the money i feel horrible i wasted my hard earned cash on this place wish i had a time machine and could avoid this catastrophe
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Susan G.

Ate here for the first time this evening. No complaints! Food was yummy, great service and the place is immaculate! Recommend highly!
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Krys L.

Best burgers I have ever had! Hands down! I've been there a few times and have tried multiple burgers... "The heat" burger is outstanding. I have yet to try anything different but it all looks so amazing. You will not be disappointed.
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LJ W.

DECENT BBQ, TERRIBLE SERVICE EXPERIENCE! We had a terrible first experience dining at Bulldog the other night. The person I was with eats gluten free (because she's allergic). She asked our server, Gina, about gluten free beers and Gina wasn't sure if any were, but that she WAS sure of what menu items were/weren't. I ordered a beer ... the chili-spiced pale lager. She said they were out. I ordered a Magic Hat #9. She said they were out. I settled on a Stella. When she returned, we ordered the cornmeal oysters. She said they were out because they're seasonal (it didn't say this on the menu). We then decided to share the 3-item combo and ordered, ribs, chicken and brisket. She said they were out of ribs and brisket because they had gotten a lot of catering orders for NYE. We asked for a few minutes to decide since our plan had been derailed. She returned about 10 minutes later. We decided to just share a pound of pulled pork with beans/grits and asked for the meal to be split (we weren't crazy hungry), and planned on getting more sides as needed/wanted. She said the kitchen wouldn't split it and would get upset if she asked. The meal arrived (with the meat split onto two plates, but not the sides) and our beans were topped with fried onions that looked floured. We asked if they were gluten free, and Gina said she would ask the kitchen. She came back and said "they're gluten free, no worries, they're just made with flour." Um... wait, what? Almond flour? Coconut flour? When we asked for clarification and to make sure that the sauces on the table were actually gluten free (and didn't, for example, contain soy sauce) as she had told us (it was pretty obvious she didn't know what gluten was at this point), she offered to get the chef. We said "that'd be awesome," and she approached the kitchen, stood in the doorway (very close to our table) and loudly asked, "Chef can you please stop cooking for the ENTIRE RESTAURANT to come talk to this table?" We were downright blown away. We have never had anyone pull anything like that in all of the places we've dined with concerns/questions about gluten. The chef (not sure if it was Howard himself, or someone else) never came to our table. We asked for a manager immediately and Danny was happy to help. He brought out new beans without the "floured" onions. He said he'd take care of our check and we got a new server. At the conclusion of our meal, the check was brought to our table ... but for the full amount (awkward). He had also originally offered dessert and there was no mention of it. When we asked for him again to sort out the check, he asked "Are you sure you don't want dessert?" The dessert options he offered were: Apple turnover (gluten), s'mores pie (gluten) and cookies (gluten) & milk. Um, no thanks? When we laughingly pointed it out, he apologized. Overall, at least he was helpful and tried to smooth over what was a pretty terrible dining experience from start to finish. It's quite a shame that they were out of everything and that the server, Gina, has no class (and no concept of good service), because the pulled pork and the sides were actually pretty darn delicious, and this place is close by. I am big into BBQ, and it's hard to find a decent BBQ joint in Miami. With a simple apology for being out of damn-near-everything, and some polite sensitivity around allergy concerns, we might've even become regulars.
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Nick O.

One of our favorite BBQ places in the lacking South Florida scene. Every burger on the menu is delicious. White chili and chili cheese fries are amazing. Brisket and pulled pork is quality. Service is usually good. It would be 5 stars but the cornbread is mediocre at best...and I love cornbread.
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J. S.

I'm a passive observer of colorful logo signs --- I think we need more logo signs like Bulldog Barbecue --- that Purple/Pink logo with a bulldog on it -- that just makes you hungry (makes me hungry). I drove by this place so many times, but it never occurred to me to try it out. After not remembering the name, I convinced a friend to opt out on Giraffas for another day. We were aiming for a burger, and for some reason, I assumed Bulldog's was a burger joint, so we decided to take the risky drive. We arrived at Bulldog's with a vivacious greeting by the friendly hosts and were told to sit where we pleased. The service was prompt (our server was like 16-years old, literally), and we glanced away at the menu. The menu, I should say, is quite deceiving. For example, they have a part where it says "GRASS" -- I spent a minute or two observing salads, whereas I thought it was the burger section. No, no, I'm not gonna' self-deprecate myself, lol. Anyway, the burgers at Bulldog are expensive, there's nothing less than $11 on their burger section. The burgers' ground beef is 'certified-Angus' and there's an option of plain or sweet potato fries. I went with the 'A Hot Mess' which is burger stuff with caramelized onions, feta cheese, and bacon. It was good; not great, but the disappointment were the fries --- they weren't prepared well. I don't mind paying $12 for a burger, but your side better complete the meal. The burger ain't going to do it alone, in my opinion. I took a picture of the massacre, Instagramed it, called for my check and was out the door. There's too many burgers to try out there, I don't think I'll return. As far as returning for the Barbeque, well, the reviews speak for itself.
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Ily G.

I've only been here once so far, but I plan on visiting again very soon. The brisket is phenom. Subtle smoked flavor, tender, and juicy. Burgers are delish (especially the Miami New Times Tall Order Brisky Burger!) and the fries are yumyums. Plan on going back next week for the full on barbecue experience and will update my review.
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Julie A.

So far the best burger place around north Miami and wynwood. The meat is excellent quality and the diff. burger flavors worth the calories. My favorite is the Hot Mess and the chicken wings amazing, I would honestly love to see better dessert selection. and more comfortable chairs....
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Mason D.

Okay BBQ. No spice though. I asked for spicy BBQ sauce and they told me to mix Siracha with their house sauce. LOL Beer is crazy expensive for what this place is. Like $6 each. Should be $2.50 or $3.
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Luis G.

This place has fallen off...the Luther used to be delicious, now it's just edible, the fried egg on top was good though. Both of my friends didn't like their burgers either.. one apparently tasted like nothing (honky tonk) the other, like blue cheese (hot mess).. won't be back.
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Sean B.

The Luther burger was made amazingly. With a rich burger taste and the crispy cream glaze.
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Shandi B.

This review is particularly painful to write, because if this was two years ago, this place would have received five stars. I brought all my friends here, I brought my family here for my birthday - I even have a picture with Chef Howie in my room. Lunch a couple of days ago, however, was a big disappointment. Since the last time I came, they have expanded into the space next door, and added Bulldog Burger to the storefront. Instead of two separate restaurants, there are two distinct seating spaces, and you can order from either menu. The expansion is nice - the former space was way too claustrophobic. I went with my usual sweet tea, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese and cornbread. The only part I really enjoyed was the sweet tea =[ The pulled pork and macaroni and cheese both suffered from a heavy hand of black pepper, to the point where I was coughing. The most disappointing thing was the cornbread - it came out hard, dry and overcooked. Assuming it was just a bad egg, I asked the waiter to please bring me another, and he was kind enough to bring me two... but they were both exactly the same as the first. So it wasn't just a fluke? Why was this sub par food being allowed out of the kitchen? I was just so... disappointed. It stinks raving to your friends about this amazing restaurant they HAVE to eat at - and then having a mediocre meal.
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MICHELLE C.

Hubby really likes BBQ and has been wanting to come here. We were in the area so decided to try them. Very small inside with maybe eight tables, cute bar in the front with about six bar stools. The place was clean and well presented for a BBQ joint. I was not to excited because I have never been a huge fan of BBQ. Appetizer: BBQ Lettuce Wraps- pulled pork, roasted corn, jack cheese, scallion cream. Holy cow, these things were great. Lettuce was crisp, the pulled pork was perfectly shredded with such a moist tender flavor to it. Add the corn and cheese, not the sauce did not care for it but pour on their BBQ sauce, oh man this stuff was good. Thank goodness I ordered the Sack O'Sliders-pulled pork, it consisted of two slider buns, with a cup of pulled pork and fries. The fries were crisp and oh so good, the pulled pork was simply amazing. Hubby ordered the Flying Bulldog- Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Field Greens, Roasted Garlic Mayo, heavenly, chicken was moist and all the flavors added such perfect flavoring. Highly recommend. He had the Chipotle fries-sweet potato fries, he loved them, not for me....I prefer my regular delish fries. This place made me love pork and BBQ sauce. Really, it was that good, abundant amounts of just awesome food. Pork= when I left I felt like a PIG!! Actually still do....aaghh They serve beer and wine, I did notice the wine prices are reasonable like $24 a bottle for say 337 Cab, not bad. We only had water and lemonade tonight. oh they have root beer floats also..... Next time we get in the mood for BBQ, this is where we will come.... Service was good, refills came and checked on us frequently....cool Prices are reasonable, dinner with tip $40.... Check them out, good, good food......delish BBQ sauce, wish they sold it, shoot maybe they do, did not ask, next time.... Carolina Slaw, Cornbread was very good, Roasted Corn, Burnt End Beans, gotta try next visit, Cheddar grits, Mac and Cheese.
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Ethan H.

Okay, I'm not really a BBQ aficionado, just a true admirer. But I've admired some of the best. And Bulldog Barbecue wasn't up to my not-so-discriminating standards. The real problem is that, despite the name, there's really nothing barbecue about it! The pulled pork had a texture that made it seem more boiled than smoked. Really, it wasn't dry -- the standard critique for lackluster pulled pork -- it was soggy! Soggy enough that the near-complete lack of flavor was only a secondary concern. Same too with the ribs. Sure, they were tender and fell off the bone. But they were a soft kind of tender, boiled to a colorless, texture-less mass of something that resembled (bland) pulled pork that hadn't yet been pulled. If it was dry rubbed, I can't begin to imagine what it was rubbed with -- certainly nothing with perceptible flavor and certainly nothing that would give it that satisfying, caramelized crust that barbecue ribs are supposed to have. Does anyone know: Does this place actually have a barbecue grill? Do they actually smoke things? In short, do they actually have or do anything that makes barbecue barbecue, I mean, other than the name itself and a menu that promises things like "ribs" and "pulled pork"? Interesting enough, the sauce wasn't bad ... but it wasn't really a barbecue sauce either. It was vaguely reminiscent of that sticky Sweet-n-Sour sauce you get in an Americanized Chinese restaurant -- you know, that clear-orangy-honey-colored stuff that comes in the little plastic packet? That's why it's funny -- and really a bit mysterious -- that when I asked for hot sauce -- really, I was desperate for flavor of any kind -- they brought me a squeeze-bottle of Sriracha! Turns out that, mixed in with a little of their own unintentionally-Asian contraption, my table-side mix was actually pretty good. Oh yes, and then there's the beer. And then there's the bartender who served it. Other than a small and standard array of uninteresting lagers and wheats, they had a couple beers I'd never hear of -- "Monk in the Trunk" and "Blue Point Lager". Neither was anything to write home about. But what really irked me was the bartender -- the one for whom the restaurant's uniform (a tee-shirt emblazoned with the slogan "Nice rack") was but bitter irony. I asked her where the beer was from. She didn't know. I asked her if "Blue Point" was the name of the beer or the name of the brewery. She didn't know that either. She told me, unhelpfully, that "if she had a computer and the internet, she could tell me." And she told me, incredibly, that she was the most beer-knowledgeable person there -- and thus, that there'd be no point in asking around. And of course, in a way, she was right: There was no point in asking around. And that's because I don't plan to come back anyway.
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Andi C.

This is my first review on yelp and I felt as though this place was worth signing up ! The Luther burger and the ribs are a must ! The beans were great also . Service was incredible ask for Daniel As a waiter being in the service industry I have high expectations of service and I was completely impressed definitely will be back and Next time we will bring friends ! Best new BBQ joint in miami . I would've given it five stars if they would've had the chili and the fat tire In stock . 4 stars in my book .
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Chris M.

Ate here for the first time today the baked beans were out of hand and the brisket was the best I've ever had. If you like BBQ I highly recommend Bulldog BBQ.
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Gloria H.

Boo
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Joey D.

Love this place! The food was amazing. The juiciest beef brisket I've had in years. The service was great, friendly, and helpful.
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Miguel A.

Man I really wanted to like this place. Happen to be in the area from West Palm Beach and always in the mood for BBQ. Also being a fan of Top Chef I figured this stop was a no brainer with my wife and kids. Showed up on a Sunday a few minutes after 12 and we were the 2nd or 3rd group seated for the day. I started off taking a look at a small but pretty good beer list of which I was happy to see Victory Golden Monkey. We ordered hot dogs for the kids ($6) small order of wings and the pigs in a blanket....both recommended by our waiter Tim. Both showed up and the pigs in the blanket looked dry but tasted much better than they looked with the sauerkraut and stone ground mustard. For the price and what you get it was a little small however. The wings weren't much better. They may have spent a minute too long in the fryer and lacked any seasoning of red pepper sauce as the menu claimed whatsoever. Covering them in the house honey mustard BBQ sauce made them pretty decent and should probably come out of the kitchen sauced if they are not going to season or marinate the chicken. My wife and I decided to share the BBQ platter of which you get to choose 3 of 5 meats available. Unfortunately, 2 of the 5 weren't available and we would have to wait 30 minutes if we wanted Ribs or Turkey. I guess someone was late in the morning to get the smoker going. Either way, we decided to go with just brisket and pulled pork. I asked our waiter for even portions of both (1-1/2). He came back in a few minutes saying that was not possible and I would have to pick 2 portions of 1 and 1 of the other. Whatever, some bull about measuring, sounded like laziness to me, whats the difference, its their fault anyways for being open without everything ready...but I kept my mouth shut. Then, I asked our waiter Tim if I can get some pork with plenty of bark. He said yes but that the pork was already sauced, which is always a concern for me at BBQ places. I went with it anyway but never got what I had asked for and the pulled pork we received had hardly any bark. As for the brisket it could've used a bit more trimming as a good 1/2" of fat cap was served with the brisket. Very rarely have i been served that much of a fat cap with my brisket. Finally, nothing served on the BBQ platter really was up to temp. Maybe it was the fans in the dining room (10' ceilings) on medium, but even the first bites were lukewarm at best. All in all everything was just decent, which isn't saying much because of the reputation of the place and a fair amount of the reviews on here. I'm wondering how many people in N. Miami Beach actually know anything about good BBQ or have eaten in BBQ joints throughout the South which may be the reason for above average reviews. I'm guessing though that most of the reviews are right, I have the feeling when 'ole Howie is in the kitchen things are a little more tight and spot on. Too bad I'm not sure if I'd want to go back to find out!
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Calvin s.

I'm still in awe at how rude the server was to me! Here's my short horrible experience. I sit at the bar alone and order a water. Russian female server with black hair wearing a shirt that says "RUSSIA" takes 5 mins to bring me water. I ask "what do you Reccomend?" She says "I like everything" yeah... Big help to me a first timer. Anyways they have a section labeled biscuits, so I ask the server "are these biscuits?" She says yes they are sandwiches." So I order the chicken biscuit. 12 minutes later I get a chicken sandwich on a burger bun not on a biscuit like I specifically asked with a side of Mac & Cheese. The Mac and cheese was delicious but the chicken sandwich was lacking and it was not on a traditional southern biscuit like I asked and like it's listed on the menu. Anyways I eat all my Mac and tell the server it's not what I wanted and I would like a hotdog. She tells me "hold on I have to ask my manager." 1 minute later she comes back and asks me "what do you want?" I reply "I would like to speak to the manager." She replies "he's busy" what kind of manager is too busy to speak to an upset guest? Isn't that what they get paid for? Anyways she then points to the menu and points to a section labeled grass and tells me "it's not really grass." Finally the manager comes out and hears my story. He was really nice and offered to get me something else on the house. He was very professional and accommodating but the server pissed me off so much that I declined and offered to pay for my Mac & cheese and wanted to leave. Spending 1 more minute in her presence would make me want to cook at home for the rest of my existence for fearing to meet another server as pathetic as her. Eating out is suppose to be a fun experience, not one where young hospitality staff try to insult you because they can't explain the menu to guests. Good luck BULLDOG never see me again & I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about your great customer service.
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Adrienne C.

Update: It's been a while since my last visit to Bulldog BarB'que and I've been meaning to go back, often wishing it was closer to my home.Last week, on Saturday, after having totallly WASTED my time and gas attending a Buckler's Craft Show at War Memorial..never again...but that's a subject for another review..anyway, I decided, so that the day shouldn't be a total loss, I would take out dinner for two from Bulldog. Walked in and went straight ahead to the bar seating...and sat...and sat...and...sat..waiting for the very lethargic girl working behind that area to stop flirting with the two cowboy types to my left and AT LEAST give me a menu!.. Finally got one and ordered the 3 meat plate with two Brisket portions 1 rib portion and two sides, beans and coleslaw. Got home and un bagged everything and was very disappointed to see that the 'portions' were at best child sized. Two skinny chunks of brisket and 4 ribs (little ones) The beans and coleslaw filled maaaaybe 1/2 of the 4 inch container..maybe 1/2 cup each. and the 2 cornbread chunks resembling 2 large dice were as dismal as I remembered them from my first review. I did notice, while I waited an inordinately loooong time for my take-out that the cup of coleslaw served one of the cowboys was briming over... a much more appropriate portion for a $24 dollar plate , me thinks. Yes, the beans were delicious but it seemed to me , the brisket,(which I've been mentally tasting since my last visit) was not the same, not as good, burnt, hardened around the edges. The coleslaw, meh. The ribs were almost non -existent and very dry to boot. PS the bar area where I sat and waited was sooo hot that I was sweating just sitting there and when I asked Ms. Lethargy why it was so hot, she told me I should have sat in the Burger room. Live and learn. Me thinks, what I ordered should have been a $9.99 plate. Truth is I'm very disappointed. Really liked that place..
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Monique H.

Came to the restaurant for the first time and it was pretty good!!!! Our server was nice and attentive and the food was pretty darn good!! My mom had the Chili Fries and she enjoyed every little bit of it!!! My burger was nice and juicy and really enjoyable. I would definitely come back to this restaurant...
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Giselle K.

If you want good food dont go here !!!!We came on a Saturday night at 8 pm it was empty. We asked order to go so the server gave us one menu even so we where 2 people had to ask for a second menu. We wanted to order wings which where highly recomendet by News Times. Only one kind of wings on the menu when ask she said hey they are the best. After ordering we deceidedto get the ribs to. We are out.... On a Saturday at 8 pm really???? The wings 7 pices a small container blue cheese dip and 4 stickes of cellery for $ 16.00 where not only swimming in oil but where burned on the side . No sauce over them or spices. They tasted horrible.....and where expensiv Very disapointed the first and last visit.
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Davina K.

This place is DELICIOUS! I am always looking for a good burger and they definitely surpass my expectations every time. Its like eating there for the first time every time I take a bite!!!! Their food is hot and fresh and the waiters are quick and polite.
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Andy K.

Came here with my cousin last night, he is a regular when in town. First of all possibly the " best" brisket I have ever tasted , smoked to perfection tender and delicious. I tried the Chili topped with Fritos Burnt end beans Onion rings Cold beer. Perfect cant wait to return I forgot to mention i don't recall her name our server. a cuban/ Korean young lady she was awesome
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Seth J.

Becore I became vegan I ate here a few times. It was good, not the best BBQ in Miami but good enough for the area to go back occasionally. The sauce is good too but not a top 10 that I've experienced but everyone has their own tastes. For this review I'm judging the loss of the concept of small local business keeping their customers happy. I had a take out order of a bunch of sides, again, no meat. All the sides are very tasty. Fried pickles, etc. so when I asked a BBQ place for two small containers (1/2 oz.) of their BBQ sauce to go with my fries they wanted to charge me $0.50 each. Now that's not going to break my bank, even though I just spent $23 on a few small side dishes. But come on, this is a BBQ place and it's the sauce that sells it. It should go on everything. Huge containers are all over the place and I bet tey trow a bunch out over time to clean the containers, or at least I would hope so. Then I thought to myself, I should have just walked over to an empty table, there were many, and squeezed as much sauce as I wanted onto my fries. Isn't that obvious? I'm paying the same prices as though I were eating in, why is this 1/2oz of sauce extra. What if I changed my mind and decided to stay and eat in. Would I still have to pay? I was told there are cameras watching, as though I would get caught squeezing my own. No kidding, like a threat. Call it my own personal experience (insight) and possibly few negative things, but that leads me to believe other poor ownership and management issues that could ruin your dining experience. Using cheaper meats or food supply, mistreating employees, serving expired foods. All these are typical cost cutting we hear about. Let's hope this was just a singular experience and the owners/managers do care and they will change this silly policy. I should mention I offered back the two ketchup containers I didn't want (preferring the BBQ sauce), wasn't offered a credit... I supplied my own bag and refused utensils and napkins, cause that's how I roll.
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Rebecca K.

Here's the thing. I have been a longtime supporter of this restaurant. I think, we may have been one of the first few patrons. I have consistently returned to this spot, if only for the bbq chicken wings and wedge salad. That said, the last two times i have returned, I have had to flag down a waiter for service. When I did, I was met with "we're busy." Yeah, I get it. You're also in the business of selling and serving food, correct? The last time, last Saturday night, I think may have been our last time. Service was challenging - with the owner there - and the food was meh, at best. Not sure what's going on, but maybe takeout is the way to go? The food is traditional barbecue and burgers with a modern twist. I would say there is some inventive fun with their burger creations and the world would be a better place with more of that. I hope they get it together.
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Shannon R.

Listen to me people because I am the AUTHORITY on BBQ. What are my credentials? I grew up in Texas & Georgia. I tasted the best BBQ put there. I LOVE It. I always get the 1/2 BBQ chicken, which is divine but so is the brisquit, mac & cheese, cornbread...everything. Completely mouthwatering!
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Katy P.

It's not secret to you that I love BBQ. Ever since I can remember I have had a serious love affair for BBQ. I am that girl who not only goes out of her way to find the best brisket or pulled pork in town, but I am also the one at the dinner table to who asks for a side of BBQ sauce. Last weekend I finally made it over to Bulldog Barbecue and Burger over in North Miami, where I met celebrity chef and owner Howie "Bulldog" Kleinberg. You may ask, how did he get that nickname? In 2007 he stared in Top Chef Miami, and it was there where he acquired this nickname for his take no prisoners competitive streak. Since the restaurant first opened in 2009, Howie prides himself in taking the BBQ items that you love to the next level. My personal favorite is his brisket. I don't know about you, but I love when there is still a charred finish on the edges of the brisket leaving that smoky taste in your mouth. Howie is known for his brisket so you must try it. When you are pairing your pulled pork and brisket make sure to get a side of cornbread and the burnt end beans. And for those of you who are looking for something a bit different then you have to check out Howie's burger menu. Some of the famous items are the Luther, Hawaii Five-O and Honky-Tonky Woman. Last but not least, you have to save room for dessert. My personal favorites are the milk and cookies (this comes with heath bar cookies!), the fried apple turnover and their take on a s'mores dessert. You will not regret this decision.
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Ashley P.

My boyfriend has been talking about wanting to try this place out for a while now so we finally finally went! Boy this place did not disappoint. From the moment you walk through the door the sweet aroma of meats smoking begins to tempt your tummy. The burger I ordered was the hot mess...sooooooo delicious. The burger was moist, had a good meat to fat ratio so it wasn't overly greasy. The toppings included blu cheese,bacon, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms&horseradish mayo-I think that's all of them...was a very cohesive burger. This place has set the bar really really high. I'm excited I finally found a place that serves outstanding food and provides excellent customer service. Instead of going to south beach and paying an arm & a leg for mediocre food that's like eating out of a garbage can, scoot on over to bulldog bbq you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Bobby W.

I've been coming here for about a year now. Every time the service and food has been excellent. One of the best burgers and bbq restaurants in south Florida.
(5)
Dione M.

Excellent wings. Completely unique flavor. Tried the pulled pork sandwich and was pleased. The burnt end beans were very good too. Definitely coming back here.
(5)
Floyd D.

The service used to be so much better BEFORE the owner was a Top Chef contestant. Not that the food is bad, it's actually pretty good but why SHOULD customers return to pay your prices for bad service when there are plenty of competitors who care about your return business (and DELIVER too?) Perhaps the owner would do to take note of the area surrounding Bulldog Barbecue and notice how many other restaurants are rapidly going (or gone) out of business and readjust accordingly. Consumers are no longer willing to put up with substandard service and high prices /small portions no matter how "fantastic" they hear the food is and most hoi polloi ($$$ folks) wouldn't be caught dead in that neighborhood anyway.
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Dewey C.

They have really good BarBQ for the money. The help goes overboard to be nice and courteous. It's so rare in small joints like this. And, the quality of the food is very good and I suspect fresh as well. The chairs are comfortable and the noise level low. I love the tin ceiling and lighting and it's spotless. Now when I have my car waxed I have an alternative to the usual.
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Michael S.

Came here with my wife and daughter on a Friday night around 6 pm. It was empty except for 2-3 other tables. We got the BBQ platter for two, which comes with three meats, slaw and two sides. We got it with the ribs, brisket and chicken for the meats and the fried pickles, burnt end beans and an extra side of mac n cheese for my daughter. Everything was good with the exception of the chicken. It was just okay. The price is $45, which is a bit high. There was plenty of meat, but the sides are pathetically small. We had leftovers of the meat. The service was excellent.
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Nicole C.

There is a reason this place has 3 stars. I made reservations for 8:30pm on a Thursday night and did not get seated until 9pm. The bartender/waitress did sincerely apologize for the long wait and explained they had 3 huge tables come in at the same exact time. That caused our food to also take a long time to come out after placing my order, about 45 minutes for a burger & wings. Now for the food, the Luther Burger was delicious. I could only eat half as it's really fulling. I tried the onion rings and really like that too. The wings were decent; better when you try it drenched with either of their made from scratch BBQ sauces. One BBQ sauce is a mustard base and the other is a sweet tomato base. I liked both sauces. Overall, I may give this place a second chance and try one of there other burgers next time.
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Tiffany N.

This place was awesome!!!!! So glad I stopped driving by and came inside. The service was great as well. The wings were fab! The chili fries were out of this world. I can't wait to go back. YUMMY!
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Megan K.

We came here for the burgers, beers & desert. The Hot Mess burger was to die for. Amazing combination of flavors! I took half home for the lunch the next day, and I have never been so excited for leftovers. I had an angry orchard beers which was an excellent complement to the meal! For dessert I shared an apple turnover which I would recommend! Can't wait for my next visit! Also the service was casual and relaxed so the atmosphere is very comfortable!
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Erin C.

Thank goodness we found this place to cure my barbecue cravings. We recently moved from the Atlanta (2 words- Fox Brothers. Go now!) so we have been searching for some really good barbecue to take its place. Bulldog has definitely filled that niche. I ordered the sliced beef brisket with the slaw and burnt end beans and my hubby got the St. Louis ribs with the sale and Mac and cheese. The meat was tender and smoky (the ribs pulled right off the bone) and the barbecue sauces were great. The burnt end beans were good but lacked a bit of flavor for me (either need to add a little sweetness or heat IMHO) but hubby said the mac and cheese was on point. They also had a decent selection of craft beers which helped wash down the barbecue.
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Carlos P.

A total ripoff with a top cheff signature. 45$ for a platter of two that fit in one big plate, really? 14$ burgers..not wonder the place was empty on a Sunday afternoon. Don't be fooled by a fancy BBQ mustard..it's just honey mustard..Not coming back
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Curtis R.

Been here 2 times and was wowed both times! The food is so amazingly good and the service was excellent! Try the Luther Burger if you like to be adventurous it will take you to flavor town!
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Alexis G.

So I ate here a little while back and I just got on yelp. There burgers left such a big impression on my that I have to reminisce about the experience and write a review. I ordered the Hawaii 5-0. It was amazing! Pineapple and ham in a burger with a fried egg. As weird as that combination sounds, your taste buds will think it genius! The food was a little pricey but I personally felt the quality of food met the price. This is definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had! A must try!
(5)
Andrew M.

Katie our server, not only had a nice "rack" of ribs .... But the bbq here is smokin' Great flavors on the brisket... All the sides were delicious too... Get the cheesy grits! We will return. Service was great and with a smile
(4)
Robin R.

Best Wings in Miami! Must try if you live here, or even just passing by. The owner was a contestant on Top chef, his food is phenomenal! Kudos!!!
(5)
Ashley M.

There was no wait. We walked right in and sat down. The service was great and so was the food. I ordered the Hawaiian five-oh and our friends ordered the platter with various meats, Mac and cheese and cole slaw. All the food was delicious
(5)
Marvin A.

Loving this place, walked over from Tire Plus while the Z was getting a balance and aligment. Ordered the 1/2 Brisket with Coleslaw and Mac & Cheese, the Brisket was amazing. The quality of the food is in there, even a bigger plus is that there was very little wait time. From the moment I sat down to the moment I got served uhm....8 minutes. The mac and cheese has a rich flavor extremely well down specially for a side dish. The coleslaw I would say needed a little more umph but the star of the show...that brisket was sooooo delish! If your in the area drop, the only catch is that its pricey. So for 1/2 lbs brisket which is about 3 slices the two sides with WATER came to $16.20 without tip. I plan on coming back, good job!
(5)
Daniel R.

Came in here for the first time with my buddy, we were in the mood for barbecue. Here's my break down: The Goods: It's in a quiet, and safe location not far at all from aventura mall The atmosphere was very relaxing, friendly and also family oriented too. Has a nice decent bar, that only serves beers. The decor was good. Our server and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing I posted pictures to this post. The waiting time for the food wasn't long. The Bads: - it was a little bit warm inside maybe cause we were next to the kitchen Over all I give this place an "A" I definitely recommend you guys come and try it out!
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Ashley P.

The food was awesome!!! If you're looking for a good burger or barbeque........... Bulldog bbq is where it's at! It is pricey but totally worth it. The service was great and it smelled like a wonderful fireplace. JUST EXXXXCELLENT!!!!
(5)
Kimberly A.

We used to go here all the time when we lived in Miami . Moved from this area almost 5 years ago. My daughter and I were in the area today and thought we go have lunch here since its been so long. Still good as last time we were here. We like the pulled pork and sweet potato fries . Definitely very good. Would recommend!!!
(4)
Leonel R.

Good beer selection. The burgers are good but not great. Way too pricey in my opinion. I've had better burgers at other places for half the price.
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Lillian P.

Delicious! I had the flying bulldog (sandwich) and wow, yum! Full of flavor. The wings were very good too. The cornbread was just ok. Our waitress, Anna, was great too. Definitely going back.
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Alexandre H.

Me and my daughter were looking for a BBQ place, and a friend recommended Bulldog. Although we live in Miami we decided to take the 30 minute trip to Aventura. Yeah, we are fans of good BBQ, we had to try it. Overall it was very good. The place has a nice decoration, and staff was very friendly and attentive... good job everyone! We had the ribs and the brisket, both very good (specially for So. Florida standards). Coleslaw was Ok, and portion was way too small... please double it in size guys! Sides of grilled corn and Mc&Cheese were both ok. Great beers, I tried one that was locally made and it was excellent. Recommended!
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Brian D.

Third time to bulldogs and gets better everytime. this time I had the pulled pork and it rocked. topped it with the bbq sausce they have. ally took care of us this day. shes 2 for 3 taking care of us and shes a sweetheart. very professional, fast to help you get started and knowledgable about the beer and food. I tried the winnwood ale and it was right on. definitely will be going back. the service really makes the visit great and the food speaks for itself. enjoy folks!!!!
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Eric B.

I have not tried all of the hamburgers in Miami so, I can't say that this was the worst in Miami. I can say that it is the least impressive burger I have had in 10 years in Miami. The bacon was the best thing about the 2 burgers and the chicken sandwich that we ordered. Why bother putting a fried egg on your burger if you're going to overcook the egg? Shouldn't the burger patty at least have flavor? Before you think I'm just being unfair, there were 2 other tables that complained while we were there. One couple was so disappointed they waited for the manager to voice their complaints. I recommend you try one of the other burger options in the area.
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Bonnie L.

Came here for a quick bite for lunch on a Saturday, the restaurant was half full and it took a good 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. We order 2 morning glory burgers and the quality seem to have declined tremendously since my last visit. I ordered my burger medium rare and it came out dry, patty was not juicy at all. Sorry but if i am going to indulge in over 1000 calories it needs to be well worth it!
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Jan S.

The brisket was GOOD the ribs was GOOD The pork was GOOD the Mac and cheese was GOOD the corn bread was GOOD too Errrthing was GOOD!!!!
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Liza M.

Just awful..All of it. From service to food to prices to depressing ambiance. Food came out before my glass of warm white wine, which I had to ask 3 different wait staff for..BTW, they only have 2 choices, both from California the cheap nasty stuff, I ordered anyway because I cannot eat without wine but wish I hadn't. FOOD -Mac & cheese (tiny portion): better at Boston Chicken for third of price -Slaw (tiny portion): better at cosco or publix for 10th of the price -Fries: Taste like any other fries but triple the price ....$6 seriously? -Side salad (tiny, boring): they should not even charge for that -Chicken lettuce wrap ????? Where was the chicken???should rename to lettuce plate..the 1 oz of chicken was too sweet ...$11 bucks ???? -RIBS : burnt, dry, meatless, expensive with nasty after taste..tasted OLD...$16 ?? -Wait staff: zombie like with no passion or desire to be there. Not that I blame them -Owner: please smile or stay home, your sad energy is contagious -Ambiance: cold, impersonal, bright lights. Felt like getting out of there ASAP Bottom Line: Spent $52 in 30 min for food that should not have been more than 10 bucks from any fast food outlet..Prices for quality & quantity are unjustified. Low quality, no love.. Can't believe it's chef owned and operated. Howie please show some passion & higher your standards or throw in the towel!!! We Miami diners deserve better!!
(1)
Randy S.

Great, high quality barbecue with very nice service. All the food tasted great here and very filling. The place can just be a little pricey but it is definitely worth it if you want high quality barbecue. Try the "messy burger" and the special iced tea that is freshly made.
(5)
Julie H.

The barbecue was really good. I was pleasantly surprised. We had the pulled pork which has a delicate flavor and good texture. The brisket was good but a tad firm. Flavored quite well though. Also had the Burger with the crispy onions, mushrooms and blue cheese. That was outstanding. Loved it. The burger was perfectly cooked and flavored. The right combo of toppings too. Not overwhelming. Sides: the burnt ends beans were delicious! The sweet potato fries are crispy and fluffy. Love them too. The potato fries were just okay. Would have preferred fresh cut. Warning: Don't order the cole slaw or the coke! Ewwwww. The cole slaw is like milk-flavored cabbage. Bland. And the coke was watery and flat. Maybe it's water with cola essence. :( Bad bad. It's the reason for one less star. Both were stupid bad. But the rest was quite tasty!
(4)
Gary Z.

Some of the best burgers in town. Ribs r good too. Burgers are Creative, juicy and well cooked.
(5)
Elizabeth R.

EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY. Among the running arguments between Mr. Wonderful and me is the following: Me: Let's go out. Him: No way. I'm watching the XYZ game tonight. Me: whine, whine, whine! Him: Bark, Bark, Bark! etc... We try to compromise and go to a place that's playing the game--there are only about 57 thousand of them in our part of town--but the options all seem to suck. There's crowded and grubby, ala, Flannigans, Ale House, or Duffy's; or crowded and overpriced--Mortons and Houstons. Finally, at long last, we've found a compromise--Bulldog Barbeque. It's clean and reasonably priced. The menu may not be precisely my style, but the food is prepared with healthy doses of love and pride, if not by the chef-owner himself, at least under his watchful eye. Howie K of TOP CHEF fame is the big dog around the place and he's always there when we go. Nothing, it seems, is served until he's sure it's correct, resulting in a high level of consistency. The food is big flavors and big portions. What it lacks in subtlety it makes up for in generosity. They have a nice enough cab by the glass, and Mr. Wonderful enjoys their Stella on tap. They also have some other tasty brews. Next time the XYZ team is on TV, we'll see you at the Bulldog!
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Justin D.

Really disappointed. The ribs were rubbery. The server had no idea what I was talking about when I ordered an IPA. I have a feeling ghis place was good once. But now it to put it frankly ducks when it comes to bbq. Others with me said the burgers were okay. Men. So not worth the 65 we spent on ribs tinny sides horrible side salad and nothing special corn bread. Hope you guys read this to know how sub part your business is. The pulled pork was okay but nothing better then that. Sorry for the honesty.
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Victoria C.

This place was a great find in North Miami slightly north of the Lexus of North Miami dealership & the Biscayne Bay Campus of FIU. The food was tasty and the service was very attentive. They also have flat screen televisions to catch whatever sports you are into. I did not order the brisket but I did taste it & the meat was so tender it melts in your mouth. I was not disappointed with my pork lettuce wraps from the appetizer menu.
(4)
Tara T.

If you want tender fall-off-the-bone ribs, this is NOT the place for you. The ribs were so tough I couldn't even tear them apart. The ribs and meat were dry, and all portions were tiny. We won't be coming back to Bulldog.
(1)
Brian P.

Me and my girlfriend go here all of the time. We order the same thing (Burger, Half Chicken with burnt end beans, Chilli cheese fries) all of the time. It never fails. Great service, excellent food and always a good beer menu. A must try for burger and BBQ lovers!
(5)
Allison N.

This is not really an average BBQ place as they have a ton of other stuff on the menu that is not BBQ, namely the many many varieties of burgers. I used to come here pretty frequently and have tried a few burgers. The Hawaii Five-O had some pineapple on it and ham too. That was an interesting flavor for a burger, but it worked. I also had the heart attack burger which was insanely good. Bulldog BBQ puts together a mean burger. The regular fries are good, but they've also got sweet potato fries too.
(4)
Denise D.

They have a good selection of beer. I was surprised to see options from Wynwood Brewery on draft. That's pretty neat. The service was fast and the server was attentive. Prices seem to have increased a bit though.
(3)
Jordan M.

If you are pulled pork fan they are legit! Great smokey flavor quite tender and the vinegar based BBQ sauce to add topped it off but couldn't stop there the brisket was delicious with just enough fat on it and great seasoning. I gave 4 stars could of been 4 1/2 but cornbread was cold. I was very happy to see they carry and support miami breweries from Floridian and wynwood. Not as friendly as I would have liked but over all the food was great. Loved the smokey scent right when I walked in. No need to dress up come as u are kind of place just how BBQ was intended! I'll be back for sure.
(4)
Judy G.

I was totally taken back this bbq is amazing. I had the platter for two which is worth getting for two people. The brisket is seasoned perfectly and it has such a tender taste that melts in your mouth. The ribs, do not even need any additional sauce! This was was the first time I ever ate ribs that did not need any sauce, yeah that good! The pulled pork was good but was overshadow by the brisket and ribs. The corn bread is sweet and goes perfectly with the meat platter. If you order the red potatoe fries you won't be able to stop eating, just order one for two. Again will highly recommend this as great bbq. The service was good I had no issues and the waiter came to us several times to ask if all was good. I would defintiley say go and bring your appetite.
(5)
Adam S.

We showed up right as they were opening and I was surprised to be greeted by a face that seemed somehow familiar to me. It took me a few minutes to place, but then I remembered... it was Howie from season 3 of Top Chef. I had no idea this was his spot going in, but that just made me happier that we decided to grab a lunch here. This is BBQ and burgers. There are a good selection of both. Let me start by saying that I can not heap on enough praise for how great the hot mess burger is. It was, simply put, one of the best burgers I can remember eating. Fantastic...A+... you name it. That was my wife's meal though. I had the brisket plate with the burnt ends baked beans. I thought the brisket was very nice and you get a lot of it. The beans were a really nice dish with burnt ends and bacon and topped with fried onions. Also, big kudos for having a nice mustard sauce for the brisket. I was not a huge fan of their tomato based bbq sauce, but that's fine. You are going to pay prices that are on the high side of average, but so worth it in my mind. We will definitely be back!!
(5)
Carlos E.

I love Bulldog BBQ. I like their burgers and pulled pork plate. They actually have a burger with pulled pork on top that is awesome. you can also also order sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. However, I had a friend with me that asked for the ribs and he did not like them because they were dry. I can not make judgement on the ribs because I didn't taste them, however, just be aware of that possibility. They have good service and every time I have gone there, I liked both my food and service. The restaurant is very neat and modern looking and at the times I go in I have no problems with finding good seating.
(4)
Will S.

Brisket was good! The baked beans topped with onion strings was amazing! Really great flavor! Plenty of seating inside and even outside. A bar and plenty of meat choices. I just wish the cornbread was more of a thing there. It was a dry small block.
(4)
IK I.

Yelp led us to this spot. Place had a cool vibe and edgy staff. we tried the mixed meat platter for two. Everything was prepared nice and was quite tasty. My wife opted for the chicken which she said was excellent. Mac and cheese and cole slaw all well above average. It was nice that the meats were not smothered in sauce. I hate when they drown the bar b que with sauce. I agree with those who have eaten there before and would highly recommend this place. Service was average, decor was average but I will surely retun to try out some other favorites.
(4)
russell k.

Love bulldog. Not your typical BBQ place- more of a gourmet menu than a down home southern BBQ. Burgers are sick- morning glory is one of my favorite of 3 burgers in the country (one of the others is also in miami at beer and burger joint) Morning glory is a think hash brown cake, fried egg, bacon, cheese and bustelo mayo on a burger - sick! Fries are ok - other sides are better in my mind. St. Louis style ribs usually aren't my favorite- I'm a baby back guy- but these are the best St. Louis I think I have ever had. Cole slaw is very good- Mac and cheese is also awesome - burnt end beans are amazing if you like them sweet- I do. Great place for kids as well- and they have a nice beer selection so u can deal with your kids. Down the shopping center from Cheen Huaye which is another awesome restaurant!
(5)
Parris P.

Bulldog BBQ has a decent atmosphere when you first walk-in but proves to be a let down once you get to eating. The BBQ is mediocre at best. The beef brisket was bland and had no taste. I only gave it 2 stars because I came during happy hour and had some beers.
(2)
Nick J.

So there's been a lot of scuttlebutt, about this BBQ joint...from the fact that the executive chef/owner was a contestant on Top Chef, to how good the brisket is. Well, I'm here to tell you. It may be one of the few occasions where the actuality lives up to the hype. bulldog BBQ is tucked away in a strip mall, across from one of my favorite places to make money (North Dade Justice Center-gotta love court OT!). The first thing you notice about the place, is how clean it is. I have a bit of OCD, when it comes to cleanliness. I ordered the smokehouse wings, chili, and the "Luther" burger. The smokehouse wings, with the blue cheese dipping sauce was awesome. Had a great smoky flavor, and was super tasty. The chili was also pretty good. It wasn't watery, and came with fritos on top!! Yum.. Now, the burger..it had a glazed bun, with carmelized onions, cheddar cheese and BACON. It didn't need any ketchup, or any other condiments. It was magical! The only thing I would change, is I'd order it medium well, instead of medium..but that's a personal thing. Next time I go back, I'll see what desserts they have, and I'll try some of the BBQ...
(4)
Ana M.

Really tasty. I lived in Kansas City, Barbecue capital, and this place is just as good. Recommended.
(5)
Carlo V.

I went on a Monday night with my daughter. We sat down and looked around. There was only about four parties sitting in the place. We both ordered the rib meal. It came in pretty fast. The ribs were over smoked and dry. The portions are small for the price they charge. Two half racks, one corn, and one apple turnover was $43.20 I must say, the apple turnover was outstanding! It really made the night. Oh, and the coleslaw was also very good. The place is clean and well lit. I especially like the mason jar drink glasses. Cute touch
(1)
Sarah R.

First the waitstaff was really nice, there was no wait at all. We went around 1 or 2. Ordered the meal for 2 it was amazing! The pulled pork was so good and juicy and flavorful! The brisket was the same, you could cut it with a fork! The ribs where really good, the meat jusy delicious. The onion rings, some of the best i have had in a long time, would go back jusy to snack on them! Sweet fries yum! Corn bread really good and so moist! The fact that 4 of them equal one normal size piece sucks! The sweet tea definitely something u have to order. The Cole slaw however, definitely pass on that one, next time we go I'll ask if i can substitute it for something else. The prices are definitely up there. I've gotten more to eat and drinks as well ordering a 2 person platter.for less money at famous daves. Would go back again thou. The food was so good my husband adds that he didn't want to stop eating.
(4)
Jacqueline V.

This place is Awesome. Great variety of Burgers and local beers .Love to go the with friends and family.
(5)
Naty K.

Wow, I am starting to feel bad about giving Smokey Bones a 4-star rating after trying this place. Everything here was delicious! Let me warn you that this place is easy to miss, as it is in a strip mall and I was expecting the sign to be bigger and brightly lit (I thought one of the reviewers had mentioned it was neon pink?). It's in the same strip mall as Cheen Huaye, but I missed it once and had to do a U-turn. My friend and I decided to just share the Barbeque Platter since it'd be a better value than ordering 2 separate entrees. This allowed us to try different sides and different meats. Unfortunately, I was stuck not being allowed to order smoked turkey or chicken, which I wanted to try. But, what can you do, other than compromise. We chose the beef brisket and pulled pork (based on the recommendations from fellow Yelpers), and the ribs. The ribs were on the small side, but we got plenty of meat from the brisket and pork. The two options for sauces, a mustard and tomato-based sauce, were delicious. I kept alternating between the 2, as I could not make up my mind as to my favorite. As sides, we chose the coleslaw, mac and cheese, and burnt tip beans. I would have preferred some other sides but again, I had to compromise. My friend was not fond of the beans due to the crispy onions on top, which meant it was all for me (yay!), the coleslaw was great and although he wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese, I liked it. We both liked the cornbread and the meat though. Although we weren't 100% full, it was filling enough to do this, so anyone going with a companion would probably be satisfied with choosing this option. To top it off, we got an apple turnover a la mode, which was stuffed with a decent amount of apple. Although my friend doesn't have a sweet tooth, I must note we were fighting over the dessert. To drink, I had a lemonade, which was delicious and seemed homemade, so I recommend giving it a try. As I mentioned in my tip, the music is awesome: Led Zeppelin, CCR and other classic rock tunes. Love it! I plan to come back and try one of the much-raved burgers and see what the hype is all about. I will also have to try Sparky's Roadside Barbeque and compare between the 2. It may be a tough choice!
(5)
Iraima P.

In my opinion, One of the best hamburger in Miami. I always take family and friends who come and visit me and they all are agree :) if you want to eat a real, rich and good hamburger you must go to Bulldog!
(4)
Stephen S.

Bulldog BBQ is a solid option in an otherwise fair-to-poor 'cue scene in southeastern Florida. Bulldog's done a good job at working in modern techniques and trends into the fare, which gives it a sense of authenticity, homemade-ness and quality. A little disappointed that we didn't try the pulled pork. My guess is that it's the highlight. From 1 to 5... Ribs: 4 - moderately flavorful, good moisture, good fall-off-the-bone-ness - could've used a little more punch Chicken: 4.25 - the best of what we had; solid flavor, moisture and tenderness. Brisket: 3 - poorly executed; no discernible smoke ring; it fell apart well and it was properly cut, but it lacked flavor and authenticity; it looked like it had been smoked, chilled and reheated on a flat top or kept stewed. Either way... no good. Lemonade: 5 - FANTASTIC... Mac & Cheese: 4 - good; could have used a bit more cheesiness - portion size with the 3&2 for 2 was tiny. Burnt-end beans: 4 - can't complain... didn't see any burnt ends though. Coleslaw: 3 - standard fare Cornbread: 4 - held together well; full flavored; no complaints, although I would have traded a couple pieces of cornbread for more mac & cheese. They need a wider variety of sauces. Especially something hot that isn't Sriracha...
(4)
Jennifer T.

My favorite burger place ever! Bulldog Burger. We are regulars here and the staff remembers us every time and they are all very polite. This is't a loud sports bar they have TVs and great beer. I love the spiked sake lemonade . The Hawaii Five O is my favorite burger, I have also tried the Luther which is pretty good as well (but not my favorite) The BBQ is pretty good, not the best I have ever had but pretty good. Their brunch options are interesting as we'll. I have had their pulled pork eggs Benedict (very good) and my boyfriend had the shrimp and grits which he loved. This is a great place to eat, without the screaming sports bar vibe but still is very fun and chill.
(5)
G G.

Everything we got was AWESOME +huge portions and, to top it off, the service was like that of a five star restaurant. We will definitely be coming back here.
(4)
Princess C.

The best brisket in ALL South Florida! The brisket is the bomb here, my dreams just come true. It so juicy and the bark! my god! the bark is the icing on the cake! This is the kind of place that really makes you & your hubby too happy!
(5)
Nadia L.

If I am ever in the area, I make sure that I make time to go to Bulldog BBQ. If you're a fan of authentic BBQ you will love this place. Their mac n' cheese is great. Any one of the burgers is safe to order - especially the one with doughnuts as buns. Yes, it's bliss in your mouth. Lots of beers to choose from. Awesome selection of BBQ sauces.
(5)
Claire S.

I'm surprised I haven't reviews this place yet because these are my favorite burgers in the world EVER. Seriously, everything is good here but the burgers ate amazing. My first time I had the hot mess burger which I feel like was made for me. It is the best burger of ny life. The second time I had their burger I forget it's name but in place of buns there are two krispy kreme donuts. Also amazing and just as intense as it sounds. Have had their turkey sandwich which was very delish as a lighter option, and an amazing Cobb salad with the crispy chicken....so good. The French fries are just fries, but everything else I have had here has been great if not amazing. LOVE IT! !
(5)
D S.

I have visited about 20 BBQ places from South Carolina to Miami to find out that the best is less than a mile way from home! Relax atmosphere, great service, and, most important of all great BBQ! They have a lot of other goodies like the Cajun fries or the sweet potato fries but so far the BBQ is the best. When I try their burgers I will update my review but if everything else was terrible I would still give them 5 stars just for their BBQ!
(5)
Rachelle L.

This is one of the best BBQ places in Miami. The beef brisket is out of hand. The pulled pork is also very good. They also have different salads and a good variety of sides. I've never been disappointed. I have introduced this place to family and friends and they all love it too.
(5)
Jorge M.

I can honestly say that bulldog ruined burgers for me. Whenever I go anywhere else, all I can think of is how I wish I was back in north Miami eating "a hot mess". Service could be faster and beers could be more varied, but these are faults that I can forgive .
(5)
Jface F.

I give this one star, not because I think the food is bad, I am sure it is great, but I went there with my boyfriend, who was craving BBQ, and there is virtually NOTHING on the menu for a vegetarian. I GET IT. It is a BBQ place, and probably the last place a vegetarian is welcome, however, restaurant owners should have at least ONE meager option for the non-meat eater who wants to accompany her boyfriend for (what is, I am sure), a DELICIOUS meal.
(1)
Josh H.

When I am in Miami, this is one of my favorite places to go to. Burgers are amazing and well priced! Can't go wrong with anything on this menu.
(5)
Brian A.

Burgers are Awesome !!!
(5)
Arelys C.

Been a few times and the place is tasty. Portions aren't outrageously large that you feel gross after, always seem right on point for me. Last time I went I shared the ribs and I ended up eating most of them. I like their sauce, but wish it was a bit spicier for my taste. Cornbread, at first glance seems like a small portion, but it's cut just to the right amount. It's a bit hidden in a strip mall, not ideal location, but def worth taking the drive to check it out. The chef/owner is usually there.
(4)
Scarlett W.

Had a late lunch today. The brisket was pretty durn fine. Very lean, which is important to me, can't stand the fat. It had a nice flavor and was tender, juicy on a scale of 1 to 10, was an 8. The mac and cheese was fantastic, I could have eaten much more than they provided. The corn bread was pitifully small, a tad dry but it had nice flavor, not too sweet. The two sauces, one mustard based and one ketchup based were excellent, sweet, not too tangy, not too spicy. I guess I am a bit of a bland eater, I don't do super hot, so I liked my meal a lot. I can see where some folks, like my ex, would ask for hot sauce. The half pound was more than enough and there is some in the fridge waiting for a midnight snack, or a really decadent breakfast. Good service, but really the place was practically empty. I only eat meat once in a blue, but it satisfied the craving and I will be back when it hits again. I would like to work my way through the sides too.
(4)
Brian L.

This barbecue joint in North Miami has aged nicely, with the food, I think, getting better as time passes. The place recently expanded (taking the space next door) and now how a full slate of burgers. I think the brisket is good (although you can, on occasion, get a piece that may be a little dry). The brisket comes as a full (1 pound) or half (1/2 pound) order. I generally opt for the brisket sack 'o sliders. It is not for the bun, but really because I think you get the right amount of brisket and at a good value. The corn bread muffins served with the brisket are hit or miss. This is likely because the muffins are cooked before and sit under a warming lamp. The result is you sometimes get a dry muffin. The french fries are good here, and I never let the kids' fries go uneaten. But I prefer to sub that for the burnt end beans. I am a big fan of the beans and really appreciate the nice touch of crispy onions placed on top. If you sub the fries for beans, they will bring you the big size (with a bigger price), but you can ask for a small size and are probably better off given you will not leave here hungry. In terms of the burgers, I split the Luther with the wife and we loved it. The burger was cooked expertly. While my wife did not care for the sweet glazed bun, I believe3 that is because she did not put the house sauce on the burger (basically a Russian dressing made with sriracha). Chef Howie Klein thought about this burger, and you need to trust the chef. You need the sauce as it provides the necessary heat to balance out the sweet. I think it is a great burger. Overall, I really enjoy this place. It is low key, casual, it has TVs for watching sports, has a good kids menu, and you get a pretty good meal for a pretty good price.
(4)
Chloe E.

I think their burgers could use seasoning or salt and pepper...The lemonade is good.
(2)
Michael H.

Very good hamburgers. If you want a different burger this is the place togo. I had a regualr hamburger with cheese, bacon, and onions EXCELLENT. I also had chipotle fires very taste. I have been to this place several occasions and like the food every time. This is a good restaurant if you are going to and from Aventura Mall its only about 5minutes down the road. And worth the ride.
(5)
Gregory N.

My original review below seemed a bit snarky and I wanted to give this place another chance. I mean, who cares if they call their salads "GRASS" on the menu? I popped in for lunch the other day, ordered the most basic sandwich a BBQ place should excel in, the Brisket Sandwich. I mean, you can't call yourself a BBQ joint if you can't deliver a nice brisket sandwich. Mine came out with plenty of burnt edges and other small overcooked pieces. No tender juicy brisket slices on this sandwich! Thankfully the two sauces on the table were delicious because I wouldn't have been able to eat this sandwich without dousing with sauce. I am not kidding. I was very dissapointed. As mentioned in my original review, the prices are high. A simple sandwich and softdrink will run you about $18 after tax and tip. Paying a premium for an inferior product has never been one of my favorite things to do. I'm not giving up on Bulldog, but I am giving up on their barbecue. If I'm up there again, I'll stop by for a burger and hopefully have a better experience.
(2)
Tawanna-Patrice M.

This was by far the worst BBQ and worst meal Ive had in my entire adult life! In short... the menu was fine.. the service kind... but not enough to compensate for the nearly hour wait for food; which arrived cold, bland, overcooked, and nasty. Cobb Salad: tomatoes were mealy and mushy; grilled chicken breast tough as leather - inedible!; eggs boiled to a green nasty color on yolks; gloppy mashed avocado, cold planks of bacon.... and so much heavy gloppy ranch dressing smothering what once was tender spring greens. BBQ Platter: small sides for a three meat combo platter; they only had the dark-meat chicken, ribs, and brisket available...all of which were nasty!!!!!; the four beer battered onion rings were crispy but bland; the burnt ends beans had more fried onions on them and not much beans; the fried pickles, i swear were fried thinly cut cucumbers.... the ribs were so overcooked that we didn't even eat them. BBQ Sauce: syrupy ketchup and vinegary mustard.... this is not BBQ sauce as all. The server tried to pacify us with cookies...but there was no comeback for this experience. It really wasn't the server's fault. I blame the chef, owners, and whoever is responsible for training the staff and, unless they revamp, I predict that Bulldog BBQ will close soon. NEVER AGAIN!
(1)
Sean S.

I like this place and with 203 reviews in the book, do they need another? the folks that have not liked this place have written some lengthy reviews but I am gonna do a blow by blow with some ins and outs of the menu. The restaurant sits in a strip mall of sorts and while that might not seem great, it's pretty convenient off Biscayne and once you get inside you forget about the location. The bar sits up front and when I was there last they had Dead Guy Rogue on tap, Shipyard Pumpkin, there were others but those got my attention. Most of the beers run $5-$6 which for craft beers is actually quite reasonable. They have 2-4-1 on drafts M-F 5-7PM, need to try and make it in for that to take advantage. The main dining room is on the other side and I think this is one of the cleanest restaurants I have seen. The atmosphere invites you to want to sit down and chow. Let's roll thru the menu but the beer selection with the additional bottles available should not be over looked. This is not a drinking bar or the kind of place you want to get drunk, I agree with others that this is more of a family place. $9 for the best bowl of white chili I have tried in some time. Turkey tastes like beef but cleaner, the white beans are delicious, lot of fritos and cheese, perhaps a little too much but my wife and I had 2 spoons and did not stop until we ate our way to the bottom. Not a huge bowl but filling and a great way to start. $7/$14 for the wings, 1/2lb or a whole lb, your choice. I thought the wings were delicious and very meaty. He got a 1/2 and there were 5 wings in the basket. I would have enjoyed a little more sauce, the heat was mild but that is easy to cure with hot sauce. I have worked int he food industry and the folks who have to eat everything plain and mild ruin it for the rest of us that want some heat. Next 2 items are main dishes and I think they have some of the best BBQ I have had in South Florida/North Miami. The BBQ Chix which run $7/$11/$17, let me break 'er down. 1/4, 1/2, whole. We like to order the whole chix for $17, add $2 if you want all white which is a bargain for 4 chix breasts, you get one side and I'll review those in a minute. The chix is moist and delicious, some of the best I have had. Next is the Beef Brisket and it absolutely is delicious. The cuts I had the other night were thick and yes there is a layer of fat but nothing absurd and all brisket needs that on order to cook, they trim it the way I like it. The brisket melted in my mouth, didn't want to share. $14 1/2 lb, $22 for a full pound, get a full pound and share. The sides...Mac n Cheese, Onion Rings, Corn on the cob, all 3 of those are winners, I don't care for the fries but there are a million places to order potatoes deep fried, this place doesn't need to apologize, just nothing thru the roof for me. The Mac n Cheese is scrumptious, the Onion Rings close to the best I have had, corn almost needs no butter. I think if you are trying to make your dollars stretch, order a whole chix, get a solid side like mac n cheese, get an additional side like the onion rings, order that and don't drink beer, you are gonna spend $30 plus tip, not bad for eating BBQ out, most of our checks minus the beer has run less than $40 and we're stuffed when we leave. Good solid BBQ, best in North Miami form what I have had, and it seems like a lot of people feel the same.
(4)
Marc M.

It has been over 6 months since I wrote a one star review. For the most part when ever I venture out to eat, the service and the food are somewhere in the middle, and as my name states I only leave 1 or 5 stars reviews... Well, today we had business up in North Miami and also decided to get my car washed. After finding out that it would be 40 minutes for my car to be ready we decided to have lunch and walked over to Bulldog Barbecue. As soon as we walked in some lady at the bar told us to sit anywhere, so we chose the table closest to the window, but soon realized that the table was dirty so we moved to one that was clean. The place was not busy at all with a large group of people on one end an another 2 tables with 2 people at the other end. There were 2 waitresses walking around and we sat and waited ... and waited ... and waited! My business partner was getting anxious, since we only had 40 minutes for lunch. At first I told her to relax... and we waited... and waited. After a whopping 17 minutes with no one even acknowledging us, we got up and left. As we approached the door, the lady that had told us to sit anywhere, said "Thank you and have a nice day!" This took us by surprise, because it was obvious that she had not even looked up to see who was leaving, or maybe she had not looked up when we came in, either way she had no clue that we were leaving due to lack of service. My business partner is a little more reserved than I am, so she just kept walking, but I stopped and told her that we had been there for over 15 minutes and that no one even had even said hello. Her response and demeanor were like "oh well, sorry about that". At this point I felt to no point in continuing the conversation and just reminded her that I am very big on Yelping on Yelp. Not all was lost we walked down a few steps to a Mexican Restaurant called Cheen Huaye. Weird name but great food and even better service. In fact I think I will end this review here and go to their page and leave a 5 star review!
(1)
Joanna P.

I'm actually ashamed that I've lived in the neighborhood so long and only recently checked this place out. It is fantastic! Started out with the fried oysters... yum... topped with guacamole and bacon. Delish. Had the BBQ platter for 2 with a combo of pulled pork, BBQ chicken and brisket. The meat was so tender, we didn't need knives. Juicy and tender. Tried the smores dessert and only minor complaint with that dish is that it's too much marshmallow on top to dig through. Next time had the apple caramel something and it was amazing. It's definitely on our list of rotating neighborhood restaurants we will frequent and highly recommend.
(5)
Carl P.

The BBQ was horribly dry nearly cremated, sauces were bland. The half chicken was rather small and pretty burnt. Not sure if it was chicken or pidgeon? corn on the cob was mushy and over cooked. The only item I really enjoyed were the fries
(1)
Gervasio G.

Awesome and huge burgers !
(4)
eglys h.

Wanting to eat some Barbecue we remembered seeing this establishment when visiting another restaurant down the street (of which we should of gone to instead) It did not start that good at all. As we walked in there was a group of people standing around and there was no defined "hostess" area where to go to in order to get on the waiting list. Then a very relaxed young girl asked us for our name and placed us on list. And then we waited.... As we sat there we noticed 2 empty tables right across from us and wondered with a nice size group of people waiting why were these not being utilized? Then to our surprise after a nice wait, we were advised to sit at one of these "empty" tables. Our waitress was polite and informative due to we did let her know it was our first time there. She did give some suggestions, of which we did follow some of them. We started with an order of the Smokehouse Chicken Wings. These were ok in size but not much in flavor. They were not all that good and for its price $10, it was kinda disappointing. Hubby went with the 1/2 lb beef brisket -which is served with a "small" corn muffin only - all other sides (except if you go with the bigger 3 meal platter which comes with 2 sides) are extra cost. The meat flavor was ok. Not too smoky and no Barbecue sauce on it at all..... Hubby could of eaten more. It was kinda of small... I went for the ribs - med portion which consist of 7 pieces (should of been 8) - these also came with a small corn muffin. These were kinda dry. Not too much flavor and nothing "off the bone". We did order 1 side of "chipolte fries" - only 1 cause when we asked waitress if it was plenty to share she said yes it was a basket. Well this was not served in a basket and not a basket size serving! It was a "handful" served on plate as a side, not really a sharing portion. There was nothing "Chipolte" about it. They were actually kinda bland... even needed to add salt & pepper for some flavor.. We skipped dessert cause besides not having too many available, those offered were not to our liking. Place was overall ok - really not to much of a BBQ flavor. Still searching for a good place. Any suggestions?
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Pj C.

We got our Thanksgiving meal here as a takeout. The sweet potato casserole was delicious, smoked turkey yummy, everything was great and I didnt have to cook - so good day for me. The meal ended with a tasty pumpkin bread pudding with eggnog sauce. We will definitely go back for an eat in dinner!
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Kevin W.

Location is not that great, but once you are there it is worth it. I did take out so I could enjoy Mint Julips and BBQ at home watching the Derby. Great pulled pork and baby back ribs. The sides were awesome. Beans with fried onions, etc. and cheese grits. The cornbread muffins were just ok and the sauce is not that great for BBQ sause. The red is a little spicy and liquidy and the yellow mustardy (are those really adjectives?). Good beer selection and the service (for take out) was good. Place was slow when I was there but it was early (around 5:00 p.m.).
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Victoria B.

If I were to review this place in just one word it would be "avoid", if you give me three more I'd add, "at all costs". Where to start on this journey of "how not to cook barbecue"? Well, with the corn bread. Usually a hard to mess-up item unless you serve it ice-cold and without butter, which is what Bulldog's did... why didn't I leave at this point? I would continue with the appetizer, had it arrived before the entree, so I'll talk about the meats. I do not mind paying $23 (or double that) for a plate that will let me sample the variety of a restaurant, even if the portions are small (all true of Bulldogs) if the quality is acceptable. Bulldog's food is so abysmally terrible that I'm sure it takes real effort to make, since actually grilling unseasoned meats would yield a better result. My toddler son is at the stage where he'll eat, if unsupervised, everything from pennies, dog food, toilet paper, to mud, refused to chew anything on the sampler plate. At least now I can protect my items from him, by just liberally applying Bulldog's ketch...err "barbecue" sauce. The two sides that come are tiny, and thankfully so. The bland grits, like everything else, are serve chilly and the 4 onion rings that came with the meal were oily, but a welcome distraction from the horrid brisket and ribs. By this point, I just wanted the agony to end, but lo and behold, the nachos arrived. Our late appetizer made a grand entrance topped with sour cream, which was the only edible food item on the whole meal (since Bulldog's probably didn't fuss with it). Everything else on the nachos plate was carelessly tossed in, from the suspiciously cold cheese, to the soggy tortillas, to the possibly worst pulled pork this side of the Milky way. So to reiterate: Avoid! WORST BBQ EVER! (TM)
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Lyle C.

Great BBQ but location does not match the food. Not really into the strip mall feeling but the food makes up for it. Staff is very friendly and the new dinning room expansion is a great addition.
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Luke S.

Been here several times. Quality fluctuates widely. Fries were sometimes crisp and fresh (including sweet potato fries), and sometimes old, mushy and stale. The BBQ portion has not impressed; the ribs very dry, the pulled pork not fresh. Burgers - from what I can remember, the 'hot mess' was a soggy pile of condiments, not recommended, and medium rare was absolutely rare, aka raw and cold inside. Otherwise, (also) good burgers. No complaints about service. The 'addition' to the original shop looks and feels like an afterthought.
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Chris B.

Try the ribs at Bulldog Barbecue. They are some of the best in Miami.
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Jennifer T.

The people were friendly and the server was very attentive. The food filled me up and I couldn't move after that. The location I feel like is covered from the bushes lol. But good place for a quick bite.
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David M.

It was a Saturday night about 7:30 pm and I was in the Aventura area going to a pizza joint recommended by a fellow blogger. I was disappointed when I drove by to see that the place was closed. Saturday night? 7:30 pm? I needed a new place to go to and remembered hearing that "top chef" Howie Kleinberg's new Bulldog Burger in North Miami was open and just a couple of miles down US 1 to 154th Street. I was in the mood for a good burger anyway. The sweet aroma of bbq hit me as soon as I opened the door and I knew I was going to have a gastronomically good time. The burger joint is in the next bay of the strip center attached to Howie's other restaurant, Bulldog BBQ. In fact, you enter through the bbq restaurant into an adjoining room where there are several tables with chairs. The place is clean and not over decorated; with framed chef paraphernalia touting the owner's tv persona. We were pleasantly greeted and served our drinks while we checked out the menu which consisted of a single sheet attached to the front of the bbq menu. It contained about eight different signature burgers. I was practically drooling as I looked over the list and chose the $9 Black Angus Burger. Michelle isn't really big on burgers so she chose a $20 8oz skirt steak but we were shocked when our server explained that both items came with no sides. I added fries for $4 and Michelle got an ear of corn for an additional $2. Michelle's did come with cornbread. The burger was better than average and worth the $9 but a little pricey when you add an order of fries and it comes to $13. Michelle stated that she never heard of a skirt steak coming without sides. When we got home we checked out the menu online and found that the skirt steak does indeed come with sides: (Served with Carolina Slaw, Cornbread, and Choice of Side) If the menu has changed Chef Kleinberg needs to get on the ball and update his website with the new pricing. The bottom line: Good food, good service. Some outside eating on an overcrowded walkway. Some people might not like having to walk closely to large dogs lounging in the walkway where they have to step over them to get to and from the front door.
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Nicol S.

The heat my friends, the heat is the burger to eat.
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Michael H.

I don't want to knee-jerk and say that the Hawaii Five-O burger was the best burger I've ever had. However, I will say that I only remember one burger in my life that might have tasted as good. Tasted delicious with a Magic Hat No. 9. Service was perfect.
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Dan M.

I've been dying to find a great bbq place down here since moving.. I miss dinosaur bbq.. If you're ever in NYC.. go! The Venue The venue is pretty typical for a bbq joint although I must say it is in a bit of a weird location. It's kind of in no man's land. The Food I got the sampler (brisket, pulled pork, chicken)... The brisket was great I loved it as was the pulled pork. The chicken was ... well... chicken :) For sides give the bbq beans a try .. they were great. The only negative was my cornbread was so dry that I thought it was a science experiment or something.. Definitely not fresh. I must have had bad timing as I saw the table behind me get a fresh batch as I was leaving. The Service Good enough Definitely worth going if you're in the neighborhood and are a bbq fan
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Luis M.

"I'd rather have food that tastes good and looks like crap than have it look great and taste like nothing."- Howie Kleinberg Dear Howie, I call BULLSHIT. The place looks super nice, super clean, and definitely chic in a "I'm clean cut, but enjoy dressing up like a redneck" sort of way. The prices on the menu are pretty much boutique style too. It's all there. And I'll be happy to say that the service was impecable. But ay, here's the rub (unfortunately not on the meat). Most everything that was ordered at the table lacked any sort of pizzaz. Things were served beautifully. But when push comes to shove, the taste just wasnt there. I ordered the White Chilli to start off with. Be forwarned. It. Isn't. White. It's a tomato based chilli, but thats not a bad thing. It did taste good. Not super great. But yeah, pretty good. The cheese covering the top was filling and along with the sour cream, it added some pizzaz. Not an 8 dollar bowl though. Then we went on to the brisket sliders ($10). In a word, bland. Make that very bland. As in, there was NO taste to the meat. It was definitely tender, but there was no flavor at all to speak of. They were on regular potato rolls, untoasted, and the juices soaked right through it. I would not order these again. My friend said that the pulled pork sliders were tasty so i can't discredit them. And another didn't really have much to say about the black angus burger. Although it did look great. The coleslaw was ok, and the sweet potato fries were pretty decent too. Chipotle fries are crispy... but not exactly chipotle. Don't expect spice. Red sauce- tasty, tangy, but thin and runny. Just not what I'm used to. Yellow sauce- very very yellow mustard-y. Not a whole lot more there to round it off. I feel almost as if it's more about being able to say "I ate a top chef contestants food" In reality the only thing keeping me from giving this place a 2 star rating was the phenomenal service from our waitress.
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Christian R.

Great ribs and even better beans. Sat at the bar so don't know how the service is but the food spoke for itself. Tea was very sweet but that's what comes with good BBQ.
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Dannie M.

My expierence at bulldog was great! The BBQ was to die for, just what I wanted! Lots of options and great side dishes. It did take a little while to get the food but it was busy and the food came out HOT and delicious. I don't like the outdoor seating- there is some type of water treatment plant nearby and it smells, but inside you just smell delicious food cooking. I can't wait to go back.
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Sam H.

Great place, simple menu full of interesting takes on some classic favorites. Hand breaded buffalo strips are amazing, and their burgers are the best on biscayne!!! Beer menu is a little limited, but full of delicious choices.
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Jennie J.

Pretty weak. This guy won Top Chef but can't even make his own fries... they use frozen Ore Ida. Seasoning and sauce are great but I can't forgive his choice in smokers. Electric smoker.... enough said. Great beer.
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Sal G.

I should have known there was something wrong when this Barbeque place was located in a newer strip center. We were a group of 12 that knew what we wanted as soon as we looked at the menu. The servers were always on point with bringing us our drinks and appetizers and they were always nice. I just cannot get past the taste of the food; on my plate: Coke smokehouse wings BBQ chicken flatbread Cornbread and butter 1/2 brisket and 1/2 pulled pork with sweet fries The very first thing I noticed was that the Coke was weak, but didn't think too much of it. When the flatbread arrived, I was not very happy to see corn on it. Not a problem, I let the others eat and ordered a second one along with another order of wings since they are small. The chicken wings definitely had a smoked flavor about them, but it was faint and the overall flavor was nothing spectacular. As we were devouring the food in front of us, the server brought out cornbread muffins and butter that didn't taste too bad -- I ate several of them. Our second round of appetizers arrived and I dug in. The flatbread wasn't bad. I had half of the appetizer and then waited for my entree to arrive. After chatting for a bit, our entrees arrived and I was ready to eat. I took a bite and found a rather lackluster flavor in both the brisket and the pulled pork. Not a lot of smoky flavor and not a lot of flavor altogether. I asked for some BBQ sauce was brought a mild and mustard sauce -- all they carried. Mixed together, they helped the flavor of the meats but not to the point where my dinner was A-Ok. The sweet potato fries, while fresh, were just too salty for me. I couldn't finish them. In the end, the caliber of the food in relationship to the price just wasn't worth it -- and I wasn't the only one that thought that. Oh well, I will live.
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Jordan N.

NOT the best BBQ, but definitely a fun BBQ place to go to for groups, family get-together, etc. PROS: + TASTY chipotle fries + good sliders (with tender brisket which went well with the red BBQ sauce; given bread separate from the brisket so you make your sliders the way you want it) + decent cole slaw + good corn bread (People's BBQ still makes better ones) + good atmosphere and cooperative employees that treat each other like family
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Nick A.

Pulled pork was really good but the chicken was lacking flavor and moisture and any type of a bbq taste. Mac n cheese & fries were good, cornbread almost as dry as the chicken, overpriced
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David C.

I went in on a late Friday afternoon, 6pm-ish. There were a few people but it was not crowded. I was greated promptly, seated immediately, and my drink order was taken within a couple of minutes. I ordered the BBQ Platter (Your choice of three BBQ meats & two sides; $24) selecting brisket, pulled pork, and white meat chicken with cole slaw and cheddar grits. The food arrived quickly. The brisket and pork were tasty and juicy. The chicken was good but dry. All the meats were enhanced by the DELICIOUS BBQ sauce on the table. (Which, when I asked, they claimed was made in house. Yay.) The cole slaw was good, if unremarkable. The cheddar grits were phenomenal!! The portions are not big and somewhat out of line with the price.
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Denni J.

I never ate here so I cannot comment on the food but can tell you that after the poor customer service my business partner and I received about a month ago, I will never return here Agni. First impressions say a lot and this place totally blew it in my opinion. My business partner and I were in the area for a few other appointments so we decided to try this place out. We had to wait for my business partner's car which was being washed next door and thought we would have lunch while waiting. We walked into this place and the lady at the bar told us we could sit anywhere we wanted. I thought it was odd nobody gave us menus and walked us to a table but we went into the dining room to find a table. The first table we went to was dirty so we moved to another table. There were two waitresses in the dining room and also a bus person removing dished from tables. The place was not that busy at all. There was a large table with a number of people and a few other tables, but many of the tables were sitting empty. Waitresses kept walking by us, but never gave us a menu or asked what we would like to drink. We started looking around trying to make it obvious, but it seemed like they were deliberately ignoring us. After a little more than 15 minutes, we got up and decided to take our business elsewhere. I was extremely annoyed and no matter how good the food was, it would not have made up for the poor customer service. As we were walking out we told the same lady at the bar why we were leaving but she appeared to have cared less. I read a lot of the reviews and some people say the Barbecue is very good. That may be so, but after my experience, I will never go back unless I hear this place is under new management. It is obvious to me customer service is not in high regard here.
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Megan C.

My husband and I shared the BBQ platter, totally amazing and more than enough for two! Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, fries, burnt end beans, coleslaw, and cornbread!!
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Noah Van H.

The Food is excellent and the chef was a contestant on "Top Chef". It did seem a bit pricey but it seemed worth it.
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Tony R.

We went on July 4 for quick meal before fireworks.. This was our third visit to this restaurant, the last being approx 6 months ago. This time the experience was "ok." The ribs were a bit chewy and tough. The floor on the dining room not the cleanest. The owner, who is at the front near the entrance, sees patrons arrive without an acknowledgment. The waitress was friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable. The food quality is not as on other visits. Perhaps the chef had a bad day.....nevertheless, overall it was ok.
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Altricia W.

Don't get me wrong... Bulldog BBQ is great. It's a nice place and the people are accommodating. I'm only giving them 3 stars because I had a so-so experience. On one hand, the chili cheese fries were the best I've ever tasted, and the vanilla milkshake was delicious, but on the other, my "Hot Mess" burger was indeed a hot mess. The blue cheese ruined the burger for me, and the caramelized onions were a bit too much for me to handle. The sweet potato fries were fine, and I'm sure their other burgers are really good. Next time I'll order another burger and update this review if it turns out to be great.
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Jorge D.

This will be my second time here in the past year. I went there last Friday night with the wife and kids. I notice that the have expanded and there are able service more people. On this particular night (around 9p) there the place was full and we waited about ten minutes, which it was fine with us. We did not get any appetizers, but we got he kids the pigs on the blankets and the corn on the cob, which they loved and eat most of it. Last time we had the deviled eggs and they were delicious. The wife had The homestead tomatoes salad with shrimps, which she kept on a talking about how good it was, she wanted me to tried, but I never gotta around to it, now i which i had. I instead had the St. Louis style Ribs with cornbread and sweet fries. The ribs were really meaty and tasty. I almost forgot about the sweet tea, it was right on point, it was so good that my song drank most of it. These place it's really good, it's family oriented and I would rally recommended if you had a large group an we're looking or craving some BBQ .
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Allison S.

Good BBQ is hard to come by, so I definitely take advantage of Bulldogs! At least twice a month my boyfriend and I make sure to go here and eat some good food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The staff is always so friendly as well! I love the pulled BBQ chicken sandwich and the heat burger (with extra jalapeÃ±o marmalade of course). Definitely build up an appetite and then go to eat though - their portions are plentiful!
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Melissa M.

I cant even find the words to write the phenomenal review this place deserves. JUST GO!!! Bring an appetite and a friend(s) to share and sample all the foods! I cannot wait to return, and I'm a vegetarian! Its that good!
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Edward K.

I have only eaten the burgers here but that's what makes this place great. These aren't your traditional burgers (though you could create your own) but that's what makes the food here phenomenal. I will concede that there may be better 'traditional' burgers out there like Jack's Burgers but if you want a unique burger with the perfect blend of flavors and textures with a side of delicious and crispy fries then there is no place better in South Florida. The only downside I have experienced is that out of my numerous visits here the soda has always been watery and flavorless. This is easily solved by ordering their sweet tea which is perfect and delicious.
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Jeff G.

I came, I tasted, I was not impressed. A friend of mine once told me that his rule of thumb for finding good BBQ was if the place was run down and dirty looking then the food will be good. I think he was right, this place is too clean. No clichÃ© faux western decorations, just mordern clean decor.. I should have taken the "Voted best BBQ in Miami" as another sign.. Who voted? Probably New Times, which seems to get it wrong more than it gets right.. Maybe it's because I didn't get the ribs. No, instead I opted for the pulled pork. It's pulled alright, right out of the container labled Sysco Pulled Pork. It was that generic. The sides weren't that much better. The cornbread was just... lame! The sweet potato fries were probably the only good part but nothing out of this world and not worth the $14 I spent on the meal. Was it truly terrible? No, just blah. Maybe I should have just tried the ribs.. Or maybe I should make the more prudent choice and find better BBQ elsewhere!
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Jenna M.

Unfortunately, my last visit has forced me to downgrade my rating. :( I'll have to say that this was my favorite BBQ place in Miami until last weekend. I realized that visiting this place at night may not be the best idea. Everything is slow cooked during the day so the brisket, ribs, pulled pork were all pretty dry by the time we ate at about 8pm. The wings are DRENCHED in butter... super weird. The blue cheese that comes with the wings is delicious however, they no longer have hot sauce!! All they have is Siracha. The macaroni was also dry and the burnt-end beans were most fried onions. We left disappointed because the taste was not worth the calories consumed. I believe I would give Bulldog another try, only because it was so great the first couple times we were there. I think the trick is either to go earlier in the day or order a burger since it is made to order. The 2 other times we have been there during the day were Ah-Maaaz-ing! Worth a try... during the day.
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Ann H.

Burgers are aaaamazing! Best burgers in town. Love all the sides too. Beer selection is good as well.
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sameer p.

let me preface this by saying, this is no Dinosaur BBQ, or fette sau, or texas hill country, if you are from NY you will know what I mean. AND when i asked the server to try a piece of brisket I was told the brisket is good and that I most likely would not get to taste a little piece since the portions are already divided up in the kitchen(if you cant give a sample you are not a BBQ place) very disappointed that this is called a BBQ joint. The pulled pork although drenched in a sweetness was good, the ribs were dry and not fall off the bone. and the brisket seem to be boiled and lacking any BBQ type features, no smoke ring, no great flavor. The cornbread which is literally a 1 inch square was very dry, which seems to be how its made here, I still enjoyed it. Maybe try a burger?
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Steven W.

I have been eating Bulldog BBQ for years now and every few months they seem to cheap out on something else. First it was the original red bbq sauce when you place an order for pick up. Then they no longer included coleslaw and corn bread. Then they included corn bread again. They mine as well take the corn bread away again because all they give you now is half of a bite size that doesn't even satisfy my cavity. Then the food itself started going down hill. I use to eat here specifically for the brisket. Not anymore. At one point they excluded sides with certain meals. That didn't last long because of to many complaints. The owner has become so cheap that he can't even afford to burn the wood anymore in the large bbq barrel out front. He never cooked anything in there anyways only burned wood. The portions and service use to be a 5 star place. Its a shame as it was once a great place to eat.
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Tracey C.

OK, so maybe I should have had a Hamburger, because as a BBQ spot, this place just doesn't cut it! Took a customer for lunch today to Howie Kleinman's BBQ joint in North Miami Beach . . . had read great reviews, so I figured I was close, so kill two birds with one stone. Had the BBQ platter . . . Brisket, Pulled Pork, Ribs, as well as two sides, Cheese Grits & BBQ'd Ends Beans. Now I've had BBQ in just about every state I travel to, and that is a lot of them. I'll go through each item here to give my synopsis. Brisket - Not bad, moist, a bit fatty, and no smoke rings . . . Was kind of like the Brisket I make at Passover, with a little more BBQ taste. Pulled Pork - He must have missed the memo on this one . . . it didn't even really taste like Pulled Pork . . . where was that smokey Pork taste? Ribs - Dry rub wasn't bad, but the ribs were not what I would expect from a chef of this magnitude. Cheese Grits - Consistency of Oatmeal made with too little water. BBQ's Ends Beans - WAY too sweet, where was the hint of BBQ'd ends? Now, our waitress was very nice, but for a mixed meat platter, I was left wondering, "Where's the Beef (Pork, Ribs)." You can get 2x as much for half the price at most other BBQ places . . . So, maybe its the Burgers people rave about, because this certainly isn't what I would call a great BBQ place! Be forewarned!
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Eric J.

My little BBQ spot in North Miami!! I enjoy the food every time! Are they the best ribs I have every tasted? No, but they are consistently good!! love the Mac and Cheese and Stella on tap!
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Gabriel P.

Please please don't ever order the hot mess burger. Just one word "WOW". How much blue cheese do you need to put on a burger to ruin it? Ask bulk dog burger because they have definitely found the key and recipe for this. Jesus my burger was so disgusting to incredible proportions. My brother order the honk tonk so I decided to eat half his burger to see if it was good. HOLD AND BEHOLD it was completely devoid of flavor. Never coming here again all the burgers sucked.
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Maggie N.

I'm always driving past this place & an acquaintance mentioned that the food here was delicious so I decided to check it out. We started off with a beer & the deviled eggs for appetizers. We loved the eggs, maybe a little on the salty side (especially since they were covered in bacon.) We decided to split the barbecue platter (3 meats & 2 sides). We chose the ribs, the brisket, & the pulled pork with the mac and cheese & the onion rings. The ribs were just okay. The brisket was flavorless but the pulled pork was outstanding. The mac & cheese was mediocre but the onion rings were to die for. It was a little pricey for the quality of the food. I don't mind paying more for great food but if it's just okay, then I want a cheap price to balance it out. On another note, we've heard that the burgers are excellent, so I think we'll visit again to check those out.
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Howard C.

Bulldog is an excellent addition to the area. The burgers are pretty righteous and the sides are very tasty. The cheese grits are really impressive. I think they'd be even better with some fresh bacon mixed in, but doesn't change the fact that they are awesome. I had "The Heat" and it was pretty freaking tasty. My wife had the "Hunk of Burnin Love" and it was fantastic. It's an acquired taste with peanut butter and banana, but it was soooooo good. Both burgers cooked to a perfect medium rare. We didn't try the BBQ and next time we're in town we most definitely will. We got our little guy the Mac and cheese and he hammered it down with a swiftness. Then started yelling when he finished it, so I guess he enjoyed it. Howard has done a great job here.
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Pirooz P.

One of very few places where every single item on the menu I could recommend with utmost confidence. I have not yet found anything there I would rate less than 4 or 5 stars. If I had to recommend one single item, then I would select the ANGUS burger (see image). This is a burger that will leave you incredibly satisfied not just because of its size, but because its taste will reach every single taste bud and send a sensory high up and down their pathway. On the flip side be prepared to not ever like another hamburger served elsewhere. One bit and the hook is in! A close runner up the pulled Pork sandwich is another scrumptious meal. The condiments used are truly a hall mark of a great chef who could, in my opinion beat out any pit master for the grand prize. The location and the clean friendly atmosphere are the icing on the cake so to speak. I find that I am never at a loss for a motive to be at Bulldog almost every weekend. Definitely should be on your list as well if you like outstanding hamburgers & BBQ !
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Lamont G.

A Top Chef winner owns this and everything on the menu is delicious. You cannot go wrong ordering burgers or barbecue. I wish they opened earlier but that's just because I like to eat early.
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Amber F.

My boyfriend and I have been here twice! We love it. The first time we went in we both got burgers. I got the one with the egg on it and he got the angus burger. We both ordered our burgers medium rare and they came out perfect! So fantastic we were raving about it for days after. We also got a order of mac and cheese that my boyfriend loved. I also got the seasonal lager they have on tap. Very tasty and perfectly cold. Second time we had to try the BBQ. The smell coming from the kitchen last time was so enticing we went back tonight (a week later). This time I got the brisket sack o' sliders, he got the pulled pork sack o' sliders, cornbread and I got the micro brew organic Amber ale called "Monk in the Trunk". Everything was so fantastic! The cornbread was the right consistency and the flavor of the meats was to die for. We came to Miami a month ago from South Carolina, so we have had our share of BBQ. This was a great experience and we will continue to go back again and again!
(5)
Natasha C.

We ordered lunch to go today: I had the flying bulldog (chicken sandwich) with a side of Carolina slaw. Though the chicken was cooked well and the bread was great, the sandwich overall was pretty disappointing. The avocado wasn't so great on the sandwich, and the whole thing was pretty messy-- however, it was improved greatly by the Carolina style barbecue sauce. The Carolina slaw was very bland-- almost as if it weren't seasoned beyond tossing it in a bit of mayonnaise and lemon juice. This was totally not worth the $15 I paid for lunch.
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Ed A.

Best Chili Do you like brisket...you will love this place. Don't miss the baked beans...wow This is one off my favorite places...
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Eve C.

After following Howie on Top Chef, I'd been eagerly awaiting Bulldog BBQ's opening. But since I don't find myself in the North Miami Beach area all that often, I only recently got a chance to check it out for myself. After an exhausting day of running errands, I was in the neighborhood and decided to pop in for a bite. The place is rather small, and there were families streaming in snagging the tables, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. I don't often make a habit out of sitting at the bar at restaurants, but now I think I should - it's a totally different perspective! I opted for the pulled pork platter, which came with cornbread, some coleslaw, and a side of my choosing. I chose the chipotle fries, which were decidedly missing any hint of chipotle. They had a good crunch to them though, so that was forgiven. The pulled pork came straight from the steamer though, where it'd been sitting in its own juices. It was yummy, but I was expecting more. Bulldog offers your choice of 2 BBQ sauces for your 'cue - red or yellow. The red is a little sweet, but with a good tang to it. The yellow is mustard-based and was my favorite of the 2. I was disappointed there wasn't a spicy bbq sauce to choose from, but oh well... The desserts looked amazing, but, of course, I was too stuff on 'cue to sample anything. My bartender/waitress told me it was a must next time, and the root beer floats she kept fixing up made me believe her. Dessert is on the bill next time for sure!
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Guillermo F.

Probably the best burgers and bbq that you can get in Miami. Aside from the whole Top Chef hype, chef Howie delivers some deliciously inspired burgers and barbecue. If you're feeling like having some great loaded burgers, their specialty burgers happen to be not just filling but are also darned interesting., definitely not for the faint of heart! "The hunk of burning love" burger features spicy peanut butter and caramelized bananas, not only a great conversation piece but also a mighty tasty dish that'll have you howling like a hound dog (pun intended). "The Heat" mixes the delicious meat with hot and spicy goodness of jalapeÃ±o jelly and jalapeÃ±o chips. It's not as spicy as it may sound! Aside from the burgers, the salads and traditional barbecue dishes are up to par, I'm partial to the beef brisket (I swear to you I often dream about it at night) All in all, Bulldog's is definitely one of my favorite barbecue places, specially if accompanied by their delicious sweet tea, chipotle fries and good friends.
(5)
Manrique A.

OH-MY-FRIGGIN-DOG! This place ROCKS! Baby back ribs meat fell right off the bone and into my mouth... Don't even bother with the sauce; the rub they use is OUTSTANDING! Had the peanut butter and banana burger... I know, I know, it sounds weird, right? BUT OMG YUMMMMMMY! The peanut butter works great with the perfectly char-grilled burger and buns. I wasn't crazy about the mushy texture of the bananas (I will probably try it sans banana next time), but it really didn't detract from the crazy flavor party in my mouth! Best of all, leave room for the s'more pie dessert! It has home-made fluff! NUFF SAID! The atmosphere is a little trendy but very relaxed. You can feel comfortable in jeans, shorts, or even business casual attire. Prices are reasonable from the $9 burgers to very consumer friendly rib splits that range from (3 ribs), to 1/2 (6 ribs), to the full 12 rib slab. Bone-Apetit!
(5)
JoAnna L.

When they first opened, they were amazing. I loved the pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, fries. YUM. However, I've noticed smaller portions, lower quality food, and higher prices. The food is still ok, just not the same :( Come on Top Chef!!!!!!
(3)
Monica C.

The Yelp app on my Iphone has become my best friend. The hubby, baby and I went kayaking on Sunday. We left Oleta River starving. No knowing any good places in the area, I pulled precious (my iphone's name) and pulled out the yelp app. Bulldog did not have the best of reviews but it was the place closest to us with food. The restaurant decor is adorable. I love that there is a paper towel holder in each table. I did not like the plates where the food is served. I can't really explain it but if you ever go, you will know what I mean. The waitress was nice, helpful and the food was served quickly. The barbeque sauce on the table was "eeh" not so great. We ordered the bbq lettuce wraps. Although, they were delish. They served too much lettuce and not enough chicken. We orderd the chicken wings. Those were hands down one of the best chicken wings I have EVER had. Loved them. I ordered the chicken Sandwich. It was actually good. I am not a mayo fan and forgot to opt out of it when I orderd the sandwich. However, the garlic mayo on this sandwich was actually good. The total for my bill $65.00!!! For BBQ food that was alright!! No me gusta. Although, I probably will not visit this place again, I recommend that if you are a bbq lover you try it at least once.
(3)
Anna M.

Walked in and was greated immediately, sat down and the waitress also came to our table quickly to go over the menu and take our drink orders. The menu is simple easy to follow without an overwhelming amount of options. The made to order burgers all sounded amazing me and my boyfriend ordered two different entrees and split the burgers to get a try. We ordered the Black Angus Burger and the hot mess burger. Both meals were delivered to the table in a timely manner. Both burgers had amazing flavor, they were both equally tasty not overcooked. If there's anything that I could have changed was the amount of blue cheese on the hot mess burger, it overwhelmed the flavor just a tad. Over all food quality and service was amazing. I highly reccomend this place to anyone who is looking for a filling meal and a flavorful burger.
(5)
Brent M.

The convenience of Bulldog being close to my house may bias my opinion, but I love this place. It's just a good, no-frills (by Miami standards, anyway) barbecue joint. The beef brisket is fantastic, the fries are always perfect, and the white chili alone is worth making the trip. And the wings. The wings! So tender and delicious. It's never over-crowded, and service is always both prompt and friendly. It's arguably a little bit over-priced, and the beer selection is limited, but for burgers and barbecue, there's no better place around.
(5)
Priscilla S.

My husband and I recently returned and are so glad we did. The place is now double the size with updated tables/chairs. the food is as good as we remembered it. We shared the sampler platter (3 meats and two sides). The brisket was outstanding, as were the ribs. The fries, crazy good and the beer, ice cold. So happy to have a chill, yummy BBQ spot near us.
(5)
Brad C.

Pork sandwich was ok but the chipotle fries were good. I would give it a 6 out of 10.
(3)
Martin P.

Great Barbecue and Burgers! Great selection, very tasty and priced OK. I love the sweet potato fries! Where I head when i want an awesome burger.
(4)
Mark W.

My son & I tried to attend the Food Truck event in Ft. Lauderdale, but it was completely overrun by people. So we jumped in the car & headed south to Howie Kleinberg's Bulldog BBQ. Large portions of BBQ. Excellent service. Incredible sauces - Great pulled pork & smokey ribs. Howie gave us a dessert on the house of Apple Crostada - ala mode that was out of this world.
(4)
Kristen T.

Went here about a week ago. I had a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, my friend had a BBQ chicken sandwich. Pulled pork was very good, but not the best I have ever had. The chicken was delicious. I was not a huge fan of the BBQ sauces they give you to choose from, they all tasted a little off from normal BBQ sauce I enjoy. We also had mac n' cheese, sweet potato fries and corn bread- all really great, only complaint was that the corn bread, as a side, was only two 1x1 inch cubes of bread, and we were expecting a little bit more. Coleslaw was really good too. Service was friendly. Overall, I would go back but the prices are a little on the expensive for BBQ in North Miami.
(3)
Michelle C.

I started looking up resturants through my yelp and saw this place had good reviews and it was barbecue food which I havent found much of. We stopped in and shared the chicken Flatbread it was good but a bit too dry for me. Then we ordered pick 3 from the dinner portion and my favorite was the ribs! They were so juicy! Also the Mac and Cheese is really good but the best thing were the sweet potatoe fries with their signature barbecue sauce! That day we went in they had a cattering event and for dessert they had these apple flying saucer deserts. We ordered to taste although I am not a fan of hot apples or apple pies. It was SOOOO GOOD!!! It had more of the apple sauces than the chunks of apples in them! Def worth recommending to keep as a regulary dessert! A few days later we visited again! Awsome place to return to!
(4)
Lacey M.

more like bullshit BBQ Yeah, $40 got us 2 sliders/with a tiny side of mac n cheese a hot dog/ fries 2 beers and cornbread that was stale, cold and not even served with butter. not to mention their baked beans i have had better out of a can. I heard about this place in newtimes, my boyfriend had been here before about a year ago and said it was banging bbq. YEAH RIGHT. flanigans has better bbq sauce and bbq in general.. shit sweet baby rays has better bbq sauce and you can buy that shit at publix. needless to say we should have just gone to flanigans... I wont be going here again.
(2)
Joni M.

Terrible, flavorless, and dry. It's as if they don't smoke the meat at all. Save your money and go elsewhere.
(1)
Kathia D.

I stopped in today with a hankering for a yummy burger. Mission accomplished! We ordered the Hot Mess burger (caramelized and fried onions, horseradish mayo and so many other things, I don't remember!). We also ordered a small order of Mac-n-cheese, sweet (potato) fries and a small order of cheddar grits. The burgers were DELICIOUS. It was stacked high with toppings. I was intimidated at first but I just squished it down with my hand and cut it in half. Let me tell you how I knew this burger was perfect... I have to confess, I am a KETCHUP FIEND (like in an abnormal way). I did not have to put a DROP of ketchup on my burger. The flavors stood out on their own... Juicy goodness. The mac-n-cheese was good but not great. The grits were amazing. Also, the $3 small portions of these sides are quite small for the price but the quality was high. The SWEET fries were perfect and enough to share. I don't give them the fifth star because my husband ordered beer and the very nice waitress informed us that they had run out of most beers, had just received their new stock and there were only a few beers that were cold. It really wasn't a big deal, as my hubby is a beer whore and will drink whatever. :) The service was IMPECCABLE. Sodas were refilled without asking. The waitress was attentive without being overbearing. Bravo Bulldog!
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Zack B.

The good: fast, great service, decent beer (Shiner on tap), cheese grits (stellar). The bad: What exactly is in the smoker in the parking lot? Not the ribs, brisket, turkey or pork based on 3 visits. ZERO smoke flavor. Mushy brisket with no bark, tastes like pot roast from a crock pot. Sloppy Joe texture pulled pork. Bland, flavorless turkey, reminded me of high school cafeteria fare. Ribs were okay, nothing special, again, no smoke. The two sauces flat out suck. The red sauce tastes like flat out ketchup and chinese sweet and sour sauce. The cornbread is an abortion. Wretched. Three tries, always soapy aftertaste. So disappointing.
(2)
Katie W.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I've loved this place for years and it's taken me this long to review it. Guess I forgot. This is a great place for some simple BBQ. It's not made in the traditional way. It's steamed, so if you're expecting smokey BBQ cooked over different kinds of wood, you may be let down. I personally hate smokey tasting BBQ. I prefer sweet and tangy and this place delivers exactly that. I always get the pulled pork. It's so juicy and tender. I just can't get enough! I recommended this place to a co-worker and she loved it and recommended it to her friends. Now they all go and love it. If you go, make sure you go before the dinner rush. This is a very small place and it has very few tables, so you'll want to get there early to snag a table. I gotta go back again soon.
(5)
Jessica P.

Oh mama, we hit the BBQ jackpot. I went here a few weeks ago and am STILL thinking about it. I went with three other people and we had a feast. Moist pulled pork sliders with seasoned crispy fries, fall off the bone rack of ribs, brisket you couldn't lift with a fork without it falling apart, the most amazing mac n cheese, delicious beans and onions, and a white chili that was to die for. I admit I can't go back until I work off the ten pounds I gained. But when I do go back, I hope the Bulldog Burger place is opened next store. If they can do BBQ that good I'm excited to see how they get down and dirty at a Burger Bar.
(5)
Kevin Z.

I have found myself here many times for my fix of BBQ. This is one of those restaurants that you should go out of your way for. I didn't know the guy that started this place was on Top Chef, and honestly don't care much. He makes damn good BBQ regardless of his resume. I have found the best way to go about eating here is order one of every meat. Then you don't feel bad about missing out on something. Grab a mug of sweet tea and gain some weight. To start out you have to get the lettuce wraps. Pork or chicken does not matter. Both are equally good and will get your taste buds prepared for the main course to be served. My favorite is either the brisket or the ribs. Both dishes require no work to enjoy as they just fall apart. I douse mine in their red sauce, and hope I'm wearing an old shirt. The only problem I had, seating, has be solved. Now they are probably two thirds more seating in a new eating room. They have good parking, good prices, and friendly servers. There are a couple TVs and a beer/wine bar. There isn't much more I can say about this spot, except hit the gym so you can eat your fill.
(5)
Nathan D.

For no reason other than the convenience of the restaurant's location to my workplace, and the fact that my boss and I both wanted a burger, we decided to drive over and get some ground beef deliciousness. To read the rest of my review visit my blog. educatedfoodie.net/2012/â€¦
(4)
Joel L.

Took an hour road trip in the rain today to go to the Bulldog BBQ. I have to say that the brisket was the absolute bar none best I have ever eaten in my 65 years on earth. It was delicious. Melted in my mouth. It had a beautiful crust, nice smoke and beef flavor. The corn bread was also the best I have ever eaten and I used to live in Mississippi. I did not care for any of the sauces though. I tried to mix the 2 they had with a hot that they offered and I could not pull it off. It had some type of strange taste to me that hit your palette 1st. They would not tell me what was in it but I didn't care for it. The beans were just so so, but the bacon chiffonade on top was nice. I hope it was bacon or crispy pork strips. Others had the wings and said they were the best they have ever had also. Same for the French fries. My friends said they were the best they ever had also. Everybody liked what they ordered a lot. Nobody really like the sauce too much though. Definitely going back and probably smuggle my own in. It was well worth the ride and price which was not cheap. I thought a little pricey for lunch. Although she was very nice too bad it was our servers 1st day I think as a server too. They only have one menu does not have lunch or dinner but they have extensive hamburger choices. Nobody had burger though. Seriously if you love BBQ please try this place. The only thing that comes even close is the PIt way out on the Tamiami trail in Miami.
(5)
Paula M.

Delicious burguers , nice sweet pot fries , cool place, good service! I loved it !!! :)
(5)
Wendy V.

Amazing burgers!!!
(4)
H C.

Very very good barbeque. Not one dish on the menu is not amazing. In the mood for something different...try the portobella mushroom burger. Super yummie
(5)
John C.

Tried the place one more time, when we pulled up, there was a strong smell of raw sewage....apparently from a transfer station close by....... The food is still the pitts, the cole slaw is not home-made, the ribs are tough, the sauce is BORING, BORING BORING! The only thing decent was the iced tea and corn bread.
(1)
Bernard S.

Outstanding ribs, chicken and wings...the best!!! The burnt beans (with toasted onions on top) are outstanding, everything is great quality, the place has its own industrial charm, very clean. Highly recommended.
(5)
Leslie H.

went there for my jobs yearly work review today...5 star service!! chicken flatbread app big enough for a meal and super delicious chipotle fries outta this world can't wait to eat my leftovers for dinner! next i will try the ribs...
(5)
Moises S.

Best Chicken wings you will eat in your whole life!
(5)
Jim P.

First time at BullDog BBQ......... Staff pleasant . Place was clean, went during lunch on Sunday not to busy. Asked for the Morning glory burger med. As i started to devour this burger hungry that i was, it was cooked well done. So it lacked the juicyness i hoped for in a bbq joint. The hash brown aswell too cooked lacked crispy textured. The best part for me was the egg topped on the burger. For a $9 plus 10% take-out chrge which did not include a drink or fries! For my pocket its was a dissapointment. Maybe the BBQ ribs are better
(2)
Bonnie O.

Not sure I can review a place that i did'nt actually eat at. My food was prepared wrong(asked for my burger with no mayo and they loaded it with Chipolte mayo) and i sent it back. Then they brought me out a raw burger( my partner was almost done with his dinner) and i sent it back. They never appeared again until thet brought a check for my dining partner. When i asked what happened to my food, they thought it looked fine and they would not serve or cook it again. and they never offered me anything else. Worst service although the place was empty.
(1)
Brian S.

We enjoyed the food but our server acted like she didn't want to be there. Maybe it's because 18% gratuity is included in the bill regardless of the service experience.
(3)
Yami D.

I had been here before and I remember it being so good. I went in there with such high expectations and I was let down. We ordered hamburgers and they didn't have much taste to them. My husband can do a much better job on the grill at home. Some how my daughters food was lost and by the time it came to the table everyone else had finished eating. The waitress came by our table once and the one time she did come she gave us attitude. I was very disappointed and so was my family.
(2)
Alice C.

This place is over rated. Not good BBQ. The pork was dry, the corn bread was super dry and it is over priced for the quality. The ribs were mediocre at best..... very disappointing.
(2)
Kristyn S.

Super tasty BBQ! I had the pulled pork sliders. The pork was juicy and delicious and served in it's own cup. You made your own little sandwiches yourself, which was a nice touch. I hate soggy bread and the pork was super juicy so it would have been a big mess. Problem solved when I can make my own! I upgraded my side of fries to Mac and cheese which was soooo good. Creamy and not too sticky. My friend had a burger and fries which was good too. Place loses a star because I ordered something (cheese grits) and our server forgot. No excuse because he wasn't busy and wrote our order down. Doh. Overall, the BBQ was good and I would definitely go back.
(4)
Diego B.

Was in the mood for a Burger yesterday so me and my Gfriend decided to try Bulldog Burger which is the same restauarant as BBQ. Feeling hungover I sent her to grab some takeout, she orders two burgers medium with Jalepinos (Not fried) and no Mayo. She gets home and we have fried Jalepinos and Mayo on ot, not the end of the world but a little dissapointed. I bite into my burger and it is cooked properly and has decent flavor. My girlfirend bites into hers and says it is burnt, thinking she was being picky I decided to try it and not only was it well done but it was totally brunt and was like eating and ash tray. If I wasn't so hungover I would have driven back with the burger, I was shocked that the cook would let a bruger like that out of kitchen because you could see it was tottaly burnt on one side. To top it off while my girlfriend waited for the order she sees one of the guys come in with Publix buns and mizxed salad. So they are charging for a top end burger and placing it on a Publix burger bun. The place it garbage and I would never walk back into that place.
(1)
Kristin K.

now this is bbq at it's best. Love everything i've tried so far. the sliders are a must, fun to share. the fries are amazing & the burger - well what can i say. Mac & cheese, grits, it's all just the ultimate in comfort food.
(5)
Greg A.

Now that some time has passed and the place has been open for a while, I decided to give Bulldog another try...after my girlfriend bought a Groupon to this place without my knowledge. I'd have to say I got much better service than last time I was there. The cornbread was, at least, fresh this time - but it's still not very good. The same with the ribs - no improvement, still bland. The one outstanding thing this place does is the baked beans. They were incredibly good, and even better that they were topped off with friend onions. All in all, I can say I'm just not a fan of this place and will direct you up the street to the nearest Tony Roma's where you can get a lot more food (and better tasting BBQ) for less money.
(2)
Karina G.

Words cannot describe how much I love this place. When I had to go to FIU's Biscayne Bay campus, I would make sure I had time to have lunch here. Everything is great here! Mac and cheese, fries, pork, chicken. But my absolute fav has to be the burnt ends beans!! You have to have this. It's an explosion of yumminess in my mouth. It's so good you will start getting random cravings. Only downside is that there is only 1 in Aventura/North Miami Beach. They recently opened up a smaller one but it doesn't offer the same food as the original. Always stick to the original.
(5)
jose M.

Great buffalo wings the rest same as all the bbq places and very expensive
(2)
Amy And Nancy S.

Like others have said, this place started out great and has gone downhill; just not consistent. Went there last night, and the food was bland (BBQ chicken, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, mac & cheese, beans). It was super disappointing because they were worth a drive when they opened.
(2)
Gina P.

Everyone at the table ordered the pulled pork and there were no regrets. The simple, no bull menu was a relief. Loved the kids menu but would've like to have had a rib opt for them but the pull pork sliders portion was almost as big as ours so the price at $6 was reasonable. The waiter brought us cornbread for the baby and it was a real treat, truly delicious! They gave me no qualms about changing the side dish of fries to a small side salad which was quite good. Tried some of a fellow diner's Burnt End Beans (I typically hate beans. I'm Cuban and won't even eat black beans) and loved them! Might just have become a bean eater thanks to the Bulldog. Service was good and the shirts the staff wears are hilarious! The kids ordered the S'more which was good but definitely over the top! Nice to share with a big group but two much for say two people. Top it all off with a selection of American Micro Brews (like the organic Monk in the Trunk which was So good) at a decent price and you have a real winner!
(5)
J H.

We discovered this place because the owner was on Top Chef (a TiVo staple). He has created some amazing products. It is not your regular BBQ type eatery. The wings & white chili are the best I have ever had. The pulled pork lettuce wraps is a great change of place. Bulldog recently opened Bulldog Burger next door. We had to drop by and split wings and the "Hot-Mess" which included blue cheese, bacon & fried onions...DELICIOUS! The also have some micro brew beers, try the Monk Ale. Also the lemonade is homemade. This is a must go.
(5)
Chris M.

I read great reviews so I decided to check it out. I had a full rack of ribs and baked beans. The food came fast and the service was ok. As per the food I honestly don't know where all the hype comes from. The food is ok not delicious. It's acceptable but nothing I would rave over. Maybe it was the ribs, who knows.. I'd go back again but def not be pumped.
(3)
Megan L.

This is one of the worst places I've ever had the displeasure to eat. I built my own burger (was upcharged a $1 for turkey) and what I received was a bland, colorless, tastless hoax of burger on bun with lifeless iceberg lettuce and tomato. This was not ground turkey. It was some sort of pressed turkey disaster. The clueless waitress had the nerve to ask if I wanted a box for the 'burger' minus one bite. I declined. It was one of those joints that you know if you asked for something else they would spit in your food. I suffered in silence as I was charged for the uneaten 'burger.' I saw that the owner was once on Top Chef based on the article posted on the wall by my table and the Top Chef coat mounted on another wall. If this is the case I'm rethinking the validity of that show and channel. For shame Bulldog Barbecue. I WANT MY MONEY BACK!
(1)
Ernesto R.

I went on the fourth of July . I went inside and saw that there were at least 5 open tables, but they had a 30 min wait. I believe that they were either under staffed in the kitchen and/or the the waitstaff. Either way a lot of people left including myself after the wait got too long. On a holiday the place should have been ready.
(1)
Emmanuelle S.

the place has been open for a couple years, now, I think and has expanded greatly. However, on my attempt to have a bbq dinner there on the 4th of July, the place seemed busy, and the staff overwhelmed. Being on my own, I sat at the bar instead of waiting in line. there was a couple there having very big and appetizing burgers. But I was here for the bbq. It took the cashier/bartender at the bar at least 10min to inquire about me and I had to ask for the menu. she never asked if I wanted something to drink. Then I was sitting there with my menu in front of me, for another 15 min before she inquired again about my order. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of chipotle fries, and added a beer on tap. I started to sip and watch around. One waitress was apparently taking her shift and headed off to the people waiting out front to be seated. however, without a list, she picked the wrong ones and had to turn them around upon the bartender telling her there were others in front of her. And on and on and on. When my food finally showed, it was packed to go. I had nver mentioned that's what I wanted and it was never asked. But i was already fed up with the ambiance and decided to leave. I still had 2/3 of my beer which I proceeded to finish a bit faster than I intended while I was processing the payment. I didn't eat my food that night. I went straight to Flanigans where I had the complete opposite experience and more delicious food (ribs, fries, salad, and beer) for a lower total price. I had my Bulldog sandwich the following day and it was delicious, mind you. But such ambiance just killed it that day and I will never come in with company. I will order out rather. Maybe that's what they are seeking, indeed, with such poor service...
(3)
Elise O.

Was very excited to hear that I could get authentic southern shrimp and grits within a 45 minute drive from my house. What a disappointment. First of all, there were only four shrimp in the order for $18 - but plenty of grits. A bit pricey for a bowl of grits. It wouldn't have been too bad had the dish been as good as those I've had in Charleston. All I could taste was the scallions. As an appetizer I had the cornmeal crusted oysters. The oysters were cooked just right but the bacon on top was cold and evidently cooked earlier in the day. Although the green garlic mayo had a good flavor, a little "zip" to the sauce might have just been what the dish needed to be "great". Have to admit that that the chipotle fries, the cornbread and the outstanding cole slaw were the best part of the meal. Very nice atmosphere - very clean - and the servers are exceptional. They even lowered the loud obnoxious music to an acceptable volume. Wanted to try the barbecue - but not so sure I'll be back after I tasted the "red" version of their sauce - a little too much like ketchup, although I'm sure once mixed with the "yellow" version, it might make a significant difference. I'm sure they'll do OK, as long as they cater to those who don't really care what their food tastes like.
(2)
Ana L.

Pretty amazing BBQ! Cute shirts!!
(3)
Maraleen B.

I have to honestly tell you, I have been in search of a great burger in North Miami / Aventura for a while and the burger there was phenomenal! Seriously! I like to try local places and there are several great burger places in Miami and the beach, but nothing that impressed me in North Miami. I had the Hot Mess, which was a combination of blue cheese, horseradish, crispy onions and crunchy bacon and it was amazing! So juicy and flavorful!! Have been back two other times and it has been great all three times. I haven't tried anything else yet except their fries, which were good, but the burger is why I wrote this review. Plan to try some other things, but I know I'll still get the burger every time...it was that good!! Servers were very nice and helpful. Seemed to have a good working knowledge of the menu. The place caught my eye because it said "Bulldog Burger". I realized later that it's part of the same restaurant with "Bulldog Barbeque" and I'm glad they added the new sign about the burger as I wouldn't have stopped otherwise. I was really in search of a good burger and the best part is the consistency. Each of the three times I've gone, the burger has been just as good!! Really really impressed! I now don't have to drive to Miami or Miami Beach just to get a great burger!!
(5)
A S.

I don't like BBQ. But my friend insisted on trying this place out. I ordered the flying bulldog and he got the pulled pork. My sandwich was cold. His food was blah. Just ok. Not impressed with it. Fries were not that great, col slaw was ok and service was just fine. Not a very memorable experience. I really wanted to like this place, Howie. I might give it another try. I still think everyone can have a bad day.
(3)
Miguel F.

I came here the other night with a friend, and I was excited about it because im a big Top Chef fan. I'm not a huge fan of BBQ food.. but this was quite the treat. We shared the white chili -- which was along with the dessert (more on that in a bit) the best part of the meal. It was so good!! Its made with turkey and has these cornbread crumbles on it, which crunch in your mouth, quite the surprise! For my main meal i got the Sack of Sliders. Its basically two small buns with your choice of meat. I picked the chicken and pulled pork. You can also get brisket. The meat comes in two little tins, so you can put as much as you want in the buns to make your small sandwich. It comes with your choice of chipotle fries, sweet potato fries or cole slaw. I picked the sweet potato fries -- the serving was huge and they were also very good. My friend by the way got a burger and said it was good. I was full but my friend insisted on getting dessert -- so we picked the Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake. WOW! Two small tins of heaven -- one with vanilla ice cream and another tin with the chocolate pudding cake. It was to die for! Only problem is it took a very long time to arrive. Overall the service was good, as was the food...
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Michael L.

This restaurant is located on US1 in a small shopping plaza. The place is pretty small, probably only seats like 40. The wait staff is friendly and the decor is nicer then your average bbq restaurant. They have a 42-46" plasma at the bar area, here you can see the cooking as well. The "sweet tea" they have is just tea with some honey, not true southern sweet tea. Also at every table there are 2 bottles of bbq sauces that are different, one thats sweet and more traditional bbqish, the other is a yellowish mustardy sauce which i prefer. I usually just order the beef brisket, its very tender, falls apart with your fork and the layer of fat it comes with is divine. However, the brisket as well as their ribs just doesnt have that hardcore smokey/bbq-ey flavor that bbq is supposed to have. The fact that they dont have a smoker is paramount. They probably knew this, therefore provided every table plenty of sauce to drench their meat in to overcome the bland flavor. I dont know about you but i'd rather taste the meat with a hint of bbq sauce..not the other way around. The sweet potato fries are good, always a safe choice. I would return only because its so darn close to where i live, I'd much rather go to tom jenkins, but the added 30 minutes of commute has forced me to settle for places like this.
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Chuck M.

Love the ribs, service was slow and uniterested but the ribs were still good enough to overcome this. BBQ Chicken was moist and tasty, the mac and cheese very decent.
(4)
Jeanette H.

I decided to go eat @ Bulldog BBQ cause it was recommended by a fellow coworker. Since i was in the area i decided to give it a try with a friend and his army of children!!! The food was great (I had the baby back ribs), the only thing i wasn't crazy about was the waiting time for the food & the fact that we had 2 sit outside, the dining area is VERY small. I would definitely eat here again & do the take out service. And the corn bread is DELICIOUS!!!
(4)
Eddy A.

went there with the guys just before the wedding for some lunch. had burgers this time. very tasty! father-in-law had the hot dog and he said this is the closest to the best hot dog he's ever had as a kid in NYC.
(4)
Audrey L.

Been dying to go here for months and finally made it last night with a couple of friends. We are huge fans of Top Chef and it just so happens the the chef/owner Howie Kleinberg showed up, that was a treat. Now onto the food, the meat was awesome!! The chicken wings were too die for!!! The pulled pork, yum! The brisket, wow!!The ribs were really great! The side dishes were nothing to write home about, none of us at the table were too crazy about them but the meat definitely made up for it!
(4)
Cyncia R.

I've been to Bulldog 6 times in the last month with my boyfriend and friends with good reason... the food is just yummy. The burgers are good and juicy, the Shrimp Po Boy tastey, was thrilled with the Turkey Chilli, but what blew me away was the AMAZING WINGS!!!!! There is also an apple pie that is mindblowing. There is a nice choice of exotic beers and the servers are friendly. Its a nice alternative to all the chain restaurants in the area. The owner pops by often and checks on the diners, making sure your experience is a good one. Don't listen to the nay sayers. Give this place a try, its worth it.
(4)
Rob C.

still packed from Howie notoriety i'm not a bbq purist, but the pulled pork i ordered tasted like nothing. where's the flavor? from a top chef, i expected it to taste good. quite disappointing! small coleslaw + cornbread = pedestrian, and some chipotle fries (really? couldn't tell) $14, they ran out of sweet fries
(2)
Greg C.

I actually didn't know that this was Howie from top chef's restaurant before I came. The chili is excellent, but the pulled pork and brisket is not. As other reviewers mentioned it was bland. The salads looked good and I will try them next time. I think this restaurant has some really good ideas, but needs to work on execution. Also on my second trip we brought our 2 year olds, and they were very accommodating so thats always a plus.
(3)
Alex G.

I've been twice (just left 5 minutes ago) and both times I've loved the flavor of the BBQ ribs. Absolutely done perfectly - tender, moist, and slightly crispy on the outside - yum! The sweet potato fries are great, but the regular fries aren't anything special. The cornbread is tasty, but they need to give you a full basket (2 pet person at least). The service is polite and quick, and both times they've made me feel right at home. The grilled shrimp were super tasty, and my son polished them off (he ordered them plain). Overall a great place for upscale BBQ!
(4)
Picky E.

Being a big fan of BBQ I was recommended to go there. I showed up around 8pm. More than half the restaurant was empty and looked dirty at the time. After standing by the bar I asked for a menu after a few minutes I was given one. Minutes went by and no one came to see if I was ready to order. Seemed like the staff had other things on their mind than their customer waiting to order food. Needless to say I just got up and left.
(1)
Scott H.

By far and away THE BEST briskette EVER !!!! (Sorry Mom!). Ive seen some of the less positive reviews below but they are absolutely wrong -- this place is an incredible find... Ribs are off fall off the bone delicious, corn-bread served fresh and warm... but if you have to try the briskette... it is absolutely the best I ever had... And nice touch with warm cookies and milk for dessert. Definitely will return...
(5)
Kirin L.

it is what it is overpriced food you can make urself over priced beer all made by howie the top chef guy -_-
(3)
Nancy F.

We made a 7:45 reservation on Saturday night for 6 people and were not seated till 8:30. Our waiter appeared to take our order and assured us we would get our drinks right away. Well that was another 15 minutes, and he didn't bring glasses for the beer. We had to ask a few times and he also didn't bring sweetner for the teas. We got it ourselves. When the food came we received our ribs, hamburgers etc before the wedge salads. We were also left with our food for about 5 minutes with no silverware or napkins. My husband did not receive his brisket order until about 20 minutes after the other dishes arrived after repeatedly asking for it. The food was ok but not hot. My friend's burger had a bone in it.....I guess they use real meat. Luckily he didn't choke . The waiter was full of apologies but didn't improve the service. The restaurant comped us desserts but we were not overly impressed with the numerous excuses instead of good service. I told the owner that his service is lacking and his staff are not trained. He didn't seem overly concerned. We won't be back!!!!!!!
(2)
Ericka S.

Live in the area and owner is a neighbor. He and his dog look exactly alike. Only visited restaurant for take out. Place has always been full of people dining-in. Unusually upscale looking for a rib place.The food is okay considering there's not much competition for ribs in our neck of the woods. I've had a rack of the baby-backs 3 times. They're good but small. With an fee for takeout they were $22.00. I found the sides to be blah and not generous. If you're hungry for ribs in this area Bulldog will do. As another reviewer mentioned Tom Jenkins in Ft. Lauderdale is best Also another reviewer said the owner is a jerk. Don't know him well enough to concur but he could use some personality improvement help.
(3)
Michael C.

This restaurant has a LOT of hype surrounding it, but I'm surprised at the 3 1/2 star average. I thought the food was pretty good! This is more of a "fancy" BBQ joint a' la Smok'd (which I haven't tried), not really "traditional" a la Shortys or Tom Jenkins (which I have tried), so it might not be the best choice for purists, but it still didn't seem pretentious in the least bit. I ordered a burger topped with "spicy" peanut butter, bacon, cheese and a "banana jam" and it was excellent and cooked medium well as asked, although my friend didn't like the flavors as much. It came on a nice, sweet bun that really complimented it. We also had the pulled pork ( moist, juicy and flavorful, actually better then some of the pulled pork I ate on a recent trip to NC), Mac and Cheese (good), ribs (falling off the bone, flavorful dry rub) and chipotle fries (very good but didn't taste the "chipotle" flavor). The sauces were pretty good; the yellow sauce went great with the pulled pork, and the red sauce was versatile. The cornbread was also very good but could use some (honey?) butter on the side. It would be better served hot, though. A bit expensive, but not really more so then other BBQ restaurants I have been to in South Florida like Tom Jenkins (crappy) and Harvey's Smokehouse way down south (delicious but strictly for takeout). Our server was obviously new but did ok, and the atmosphere was kind of cool for a strip mall in North Miami. I'll be back!
(4)
judi b.

My wife and I went to Bulldog for dinner last night. She ordered a half order of chicken and I ordered a half pound of pulled pork. The pulled pork was dry, warmed over and lacking in any bbq taste. My wife's chicken was average at best. Her house bbq sauce was totally uninspiring and the sauces on the table were also quite tasteless. Howie is too good of a chef to turn out that quality of bbq!!
(1)
Dan C.

I felt compelled to write a review after reading a number of negative responses to Bulldog. For the price, I think this is an excellent North Miami option. My wife usually gets the sack o' sliders (pork is better than chicken) and I've had the brisket and the shrimp and grits. Both were delicious. Expectations seem to be high for this restaurant, and indeed, it's not start to finish perfect--the corn bread does tend to be dry. But the sides are consistently good, particularly the mac and cheese.
(4)
Anna W.

We've come here once before for the BBQ, which we found to be just ok. We had a sampler platter and decided that it really wasn't anything to get excited about. I prefer tender ribs that fall off the bone, and these, while being meaty, were very tough and chewy. Since they've expanded and added a whole Bulldog Burger menu, we figured we'd try it for the burgers. My husband and I ordered 2 different kinds of burgers, both cooked medium rare. My husband's came out perfect, and mine came out medium well. Not sure how that happens when the order was placed at the same time, same done-ness. What really annoyed me was that while my burger was supposed to come with bacon/cheddar/hash/sunny side up egg and flavored mayo, they brought it out and said "the guy is making a new batch of hash now, should be out in a few minutes". Okay... it was supposed to be layered, but whatever. Next I noticed that they left off the sauce. After I notified the waiter and told him to just bring me a side of it, he responded with "Are you sure? Did you check inside?" MAJOR pet peeve. Yes, of course I checked prior to bothering you. He came back from the kitchen saying "oh yeah, they're making it now, should be a few minutes". I thought he was confusing the sauce with the hash and asked him which he was talking about. His response? "Umm both. They didn't have both and are making them now. Should be a few more minutes". So they sent me an overcooked burger with half of the ingredients missing. Since the burger was already overcooked and I didn't want to let it cook further while waiting for the missing ingredients, I asked the waiter to please have the kitchen re-make it to my preferred done-ness once all of the ingredients were available. I was very polite, he was very apologetic (once he realized the kitchen actually did screw up) but it was still annoying to have to wait an additional 15 minutes for my food to arrive. Once it did, I realized that they RE-USED the original egg from the screwed up burger. It was room temperature, the whites had turned to plastic and the yolk solidified and wouldn't break over the burger. I understand that screw-ups happen, a kitchen can run out of ingredients and a cook can leave a burger on for a few seconds too long. But re-using a 15 minute old egg that would have cost them 10 cents to re-do also cost them any future business from me.
(2)
Adam R.

High prices, small portions and mediocre food. It started out strong when it opened but has deteriorated.
(2)
A B.

Located in a stripmall on Biscayne, this place is extremely good. We went at 5:30pm and it wasn't too busy. Great service, I ordered the beef brisket with a side of cheesy grits. I haven't had grits very often but these tasted like really great mashed potatoes. The beef was so tender, it fell apart. My friend got the pulled pork sliders with chipotle fries and she really liked both. I would definitely go back and try the ribs, chicken and pork (not at the same time, ha). Service was great, food was great-not a long wait at all. I definitely recommend this restaurant!
(5)
Joel B.

Had lunch there last Friday and if the guy is a Top Chef, it should be called a Not Chef. Not only did it take over an hour to have 2 hot dogs and a hamburger, the hot dogs were terrible (sold as grilled but tasted like boiled), there was no service. The place just completed an expansion but was not prepared for it. We were completely ignored by the wait staff which was trying to save their tip. They tried to bribe us with a corn muffin and dessert but we just wanted to pay our bill and leave. Next time I am Biscayne Blvd. looking for a place to eat, McDonalds would be a better choice.
(1)
Danielle S.

One of my favorite, must-go places when I'm in the Miami area. Everything I've ordered I've loved. Those delish wings and ribs are always crowd-pleasers in my family. Even the picky eaters have found salads and sandwiches that they love. The turkey chili is heaven. And the warm chocolate cake might be my new best friend. The Howie sightings make it even more fun. I just wish it wasn't so crowded at dinner! I'd love to try and catch a sporting event on their TVs sometime.
(5)
Len M.

My wife and I were there for the first time this past weekend ad the food & service were great? Awesome BBQ and the roasted corn was killa! I had the Angus burger and my wife loved the sweet potato fries, we will be going back there soon...
(5)
Lory A.

I had lunch with a client at Bulldog BBQ after seeing a review on Deco Drive a couple of months ago. It was great...knowledegable wait staff, attentive service great food! It was a nice change from the usual Houstons or PF Changs. After bragging to my husband on how great it was we decided to have an early dinner this past Sunday (8/16/2009 @ 5:00 pm) . A HUGE mistake....ever heard the saying *&%$^%^ rolls own hill. Upon arriving the manager didnt greet us but, said "it'll be 5 min. to get a table cleaned"...mind you the place was empty. She looked as if she hadnt bothered to bathe or put herself together that day. Finally, we sit and our server must have forgetton to take her happy pill that day...no smile with a horrible attitude. I asked for a glass of the gnarly Zinfandel and my hubs a Root Beer. Came back to tell me they dont have "ZInfandel". After standing up and checking the bar I pointed it out to her...she thought I wanted white zinfandel. She obviously lacked wine knowledge and training....as well as a personality. The root beer my husband ordered was flat. The cornbread SO stale. The meal was TERRIBLE. The "Greeter" was rediculous as well. My husband tried to get the attention of our server and the greeter saw him and immediately looked the opposite directionid pretending she didn't see us. I do not recommend this place AT ALL. I was "in the biz" in my early twenties and understand the restaurant industry. This place is a mess.....don't bother.
(2)
Sascha B.

This place is less than average. The owner or supposed celebrity chef was there which the waitress made a point of mentioning, and he never greeted our table when we were disappointed with the food. None of the food had flavor, from the pulled pork to the mac n cheese and the onion rings. The sweet potato fries were over cooked and the frozen ones I make at home taste better. The brisket was not fresh because anyone who is familiar with smoked meat of any kind knows that the meat will have some pinkish hue from the smoke. There was none, and it took about 15-20 minutes for our food to arrive which makes me think they microwaved the brisket. Seriously it is not worth the money for low quality leftovers. Oh yeah and please someone help me figure out why this North Carolina style bbq place is serving up St Louis style ribs????? These people should really figure out their one style of bbq and master it and stick to it, this is how you don't screw something so simple like bbq brisket or pulled pork. I would assume that the people who gave this place 3 or more stars have never had bbq in Memphis, Tupelo or Houston- you don't know what you are missing and once you try real BBQ you will too feel just as disappointed as I was.
(1)
Israel L.

this is my new favorite BBQ spot now, the food is solid and consistent, i have yet to taste anything disappointing, too often BBQ places feel like it has to be all casual and a hint of sloppiness, but everyone does that, it's nice to see something a bit more refine and polished my only complaint is the that i wish the place was bigger but they make good use of the space they have and the manager, he did greet me,when i was there not the warmest of guys but you can tell he ran a tight shift, the crew seem focus from the wait staff to the kitchen, this is a place i will keep going back to without a doubt.
(4)
Ryan O.

My fiance and I visited this place on Sunday evening as we heard the hype and saw the lines out the door over the weekend. Overall, the food was good, about an 8.5 out of 10, but the service needed help. I was excited to go for a bbq place to get bbq food -- only to learn after we got there that they had run out of ribs and corn bread -- aren't those the hallmark of BBQ? That was dissappointing. The hostess was pleasant and friendly. We arrived at about 8:30 and waited nearly 40 minutes to sit down, which could have been expedited if the waitstaff was on their game. The owner was off for the night and it was evident -- the crew was slow slow slow and did not immediately get us our drinks. Then when we ordered, it took another 20 minutes for the food -- no corn bread on arrival and we asked and that's when we found out they ran out. The fries were tasty but cold and over done. The burger was hot, but salty. The chicken was juicy and the mac n cheese was the best. Great food, but really needs a lesson in customer service. Not sure if we will go back.
(3)
Julie L.

If you want an awesome burger then this is THE place to go. I have had the Morning Glory and the Hawaii-Five-O and they both were the best burgers I have ever had. The chipotle fries are the way to go for the side. If I had to pick one thing that wasn't so fantastic was the soda...it's watered down and not yummy. Anyways, this is the place to go for burgers, hands down.
(5)
Dana D.

Angus Burger caused asphyxiation-forgot to breathe while eating. Cajun fries were so salty they made my Cuban tongue cry with joy. Oh, had the sweet potato fries too! Can't give that extra star because I didn't actually try any BBQ dishes. Sorry, I'm just not that into sugared catsup, or catsup for that matter.
(4)
Esteban Z.

A previous review stated "So I hear Howie was a Top Chef contestant, my friends tell me. If that's the case, I am heading to that show! I got a strong chance of winning!" I thought the exact same thing (although I loved Howie on the show). The lettuce wraps were good and the chicken flat bread was pretty tasty. The entrees, however, were just ok. BBQ this is not. The brisket was bland, the pulled pork was ok and the chipotle fries had no chipotle taste (I suspect cook forgot to season). I'll probably go back to give another shot since I loved the restaurant itself. It has a good vibe and a good beer selection. For now, 3 stars for me.
(3)
Laura M.

This is one of my favorite places to go in Miami! There is rarely a wait, the staff is always great and super helpful. They also recently expanded their menu and have more burger and hot dog selections. Though the BBQ (amazing pulled chicken) is the star, there are lots of other great options on the menu for non-BBQ lovers. I have been here are least 20 times and never had a bad experience!
(5)
Adriana C.

Used to go here on my lunch breaks when I was having a bad day, and boy this place definitely made my day better. Burgers and fries were the deal, chicken strips too and they have an awesome selection of beers on tap! Love!
(5)
Martin J.

Been anxious to try this place for some time since hearing it was owned by the fella that was on Top Chef... , I was in the area so decided to try it out today. From the outside, looks somewhat hidden with the frosted windows. Inside its a small restaurant with a nice size bar. Very casual place where you choose your own table. Menu is pretty typical for a BBQ place, tried the pulled chicken lettuce wraps and the BBQ Platter. Food was tasty and well presented. My particular favorite was the Brisket. The only negative points about this place was the service. Our waiter was not very attentive nor friendly. Made an error when taking our order but offered no apology (it was only a small error - sweet potato fries vs the chipotle fries), he corrected the error but charged us for both fries even though it was his error. Overall enjoyed the experience, but probably wouldn't choose to go back, purely due to the below expectations with regards to the service levels.
(3)
Jeff S.

Absolutely horrendous. This is a famous chef and we're not sure if he was having an off night or if it was just really this terrible normally. Corn bread that sucked the moisture right out of your mouth. Turkey, brisket and ribs that had zero flavor. BBQ sauce that tasted like vinegar. UGH.
(1)
Chris T.

Great family restaurant. They have the best chicken wings around. Excellent service, good food. Will definitely go back.
(5)
Emily V.

This is a great place! Food is high quality and very tasty. My partner and I always share one if the meat platters and it's plenty of food. The homemade lemonade and sweet potato fries are excellent. The food is a little pricey but if you share it's manageable. A must try for all barbecue fans!
(5)
Sunny N.

I'm only giving this place 3 stars because I'm including the best burger I ever had!!! Other than that this place was a great disappointment. I was Soooo excited to eat at this place. I had the Luther "OMFG:)" the Mac and cheese (terrible crap) sooo disappointed I love Mac and cheese even from the box, the beans were just wrong!!! :( the service was Uugghhhh. It was slow why were the employees so unhappy?!? The wait for the food was LONG :( But the best thing about this place is the LUTHER!!!! Praise the heavens above!!!! That burger is THE BEST burger I've ever had in my life!!!! And the lemonade was oooohhhh so good :) If I was to rate this place on the burger alone it would be 5 happy stars If it was on anything else no stars :( sorry to be mean
(3)
Alissa W.

Hit or miss depending on the night. When this place opened you could hardly get a table. The food was amazing I love their bbq 1/2 chicken in a dry rub. I also loved the shrimp and grits. They put chunks of hominy in their rich, creamy grits and they are simply the best grits I have EVER had. The mac-and-cheese is ok they keep changing the recipe. Find one everyone seems to agree on and stick with it ! The corn is also a great side they use fresh corn and grill it. I been many times, the last time I went it was just ok. I think they may have had a new chef, or it was an off night. I was a bit disappointed but not enough to not go back !
(4)
Lavi M.

Went here Friday night for my friend's birthday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, though that may be because I had the burger and not BBQ (yup... I read the other reviews... lol). But listen... the Honky Tonk Woman burger was awesome. It had cheddar, pulled pork, fried pickles, and slaw - kind of a kitchen sink of a sandwich, which is not my usual, but I decided to give it a whorl. The pigs in a blanket were good, but nothing to write home about. They tasted like run of the mill pigs in a blanket. The baked beans with burnt ends were delish, but I'm not a big baked bean aficionada, so don't live ur life by my opinion of them. I was able to snag a bite of my amiga's mac n cheese. It was cheesy, creamy and delish. You can tell that they definitely didn't use Velveeta; however, my mom makes better. This is good for non-homemade mac, though. I think I'm gonna try it again, and if necessary, revise my review. Overall, it was tasty, but I wasn't exactly blown away with yummy food lust!
(3)
Mishelle T.

This place is amazing, great decor with southern touches and a friendly atmosphere. The Cornmeal Crusted Oysters are delicious. The pulled pork and chipotle fries, with the home made corn bread and the carolina slaw, makes you feel right in South Carolina. Portions are big, go when you're really hungry. Highly recommend it!
(5)
Yuliya S.

This is a fun neighborhood joint, with good barbecue, inventive burgers, and delicious root beer floats, so really, what's not to like? The service has always been good for me and my friends and I make it a habit to come here every few weeks. NMB isn't a food haven, but for us, this is probably as good as it gets.
(4)
Rei R.

Really liked this place... Good tasty food. Try the burger with the glazed doughnut bun! Yea, you heard right! Mmm :)
(5)
Darcy P.

My boyfriend and I were driving by and decided to stop and have lunch at Bulldog BBQ. We ordered 2 sweet teas ($2.50 each), and the tea was overbrewed, bitter and not really that sweet. Then we decided to share the nachos as an appetizer and the bbq platter. The nachos were terrible. The pulled pork on it was flavorless. It cost $9 The BBQ platter was nearly inedible also - 3 meats and 2 sides for $23. The ribs were okay, except that the sauce that they put on it was not great. The brisket tasted like garbage and was mushy. The mac and cheese was edible, but Kraft does a better job. The "roasted corn" was boiled, not roasted and was soggy. The cornbread was pretty decent. The two sauces that were offered was a mustard type sauce and a sweet vinegary sauce. Both were gross. Our bill came to about $50 with tax and tip - for a lunch we shared and was not good. I wouldn't waste your time at Bulldog BBQ, I would go to Sonny's.
(1)
Daisy S.

Where do I even begin? I feel so terrible leaving a bad review because I was truly expecting such good thing from the chef and the place. I went because I saw Howie on top chef. I went on a sunday and it was packed, people did not stop coming through that door. Prices were reasonable. I had the sliders and I was shocked to see they brought me bread... pulled pork, and fries. NOTHING else. It lacked flavor. But I must say the chipolte fries where great. Nice and crispy.. I added the dry rub to my fries. :) The lettuce wraps were OK. The Mac & Cheese was good. If you decide to go there..... JUST STICK TO THE RIBS. Be advised go at your own risk. Sorry Howie
(2)
Vanessa M.

This place is AMAZING!!! We ordered the wings as an appetizer they were better than any other wings I have ever had! My boyfriend had the Luther burger the bun is deep fried with doughnut glaze on it. It was delicious! I am getting that next time and the next time. I had the Hot Mess it was great, bleu cheese and horseradish how could you ever go wrong! They don't come with sides but we shared a side of chipotle fries and they were Great! Big enough for 3 people. The wait staff was outstanding, my drink was never empty for more than 3 seconds, very friendly. I am not sure but I think the sauces are made in house and they were delicious. The Bleu cheese dip with the wings wow, just wow. I am bringing every friend that visits town to this place. Also they are very baby friendly, the high chair was very clean, they have cups with lids, and a great kids menu.
(5)
Steven T.

I had the 3 Meat Choice BBQ dish. The Brisket was pretty good but the rest was ughh. Pull pork was way too dry and so were the ribs. The chillie fries was not bad. Def recommend it. Girts was good but the sweet potatoes fires soggy.
(3)
Pierre K.

Went there a while back. ordered the brisket and the pulled pork and they were both good. This ain't your amazing south carolina or texas bbq so lower your expectations! with that said, it does the job if you look for a decent bbq place in that area. I think the best part was the cornbread and the sweet tea. If you do not mind driving, then there are tons of better places to go to (e.g. smoke)
(3)
Gregg F.

BullDog Barbecue is great. I loved my BBQ chicken and the sauce was perfect. The food and service were both wonderful. They are located 2 miles south of Golden Beach. I give BullDog BBQ a 5 Star Excellent rating. By Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Hallandale Beach, FL
(5)
FRANCO P.

BBQ is mostly a miss in South Florida, but Bulldog definitely hits the spot. After a two year love affair with this place, I was finally disappointed. The beef brisket JUST WASN'T what it used to be. When we asked the waiter he mentioned that they may have gotten a different cut from the distributor and that they can't control that. I find it very hard to believe that a restaurant cannot control the food it puts out on the plate. STILL this is the best BBQ in South Florida I THINK. I'll give it another visit soon to see how it goes, but I'm hoping it's better than the last time. Lots of joints in this genre tend to rely on a gritty, down home feel as if your taste buds would be tricked into enjoying themselves. It may not look like what you thought a BBQ joint should, but the food is better than most.
(3)
Maria T.

So I finally nagged my husband enough to take me here last night and sure am content he finally caved in. I've heard noting but great things about this former Top Chef's restaurant and I went in with high expectations. I wasn't disappointed. The food was amazing. My personal fave? The pulled pork sliders, beef brisket, ribs and don't forget the fried apple turnover with vanilla ice cream. Also worth noting were the fresh cornbread croutons on the chopped salad --totally bananas for the taste buds. The service was really good, too -- a rare commodity these days in Miami. The waiter was constantly refilling our drinks, keeping tabs on us and lacked the affinity for getting lost in the kitchen (like most Miami wait staff). I have to say I'm pretty confused with all the bad reviews by fellow Yelpers -- I feel this joint is way better than Jonathan Eisman's Q. Where is the BBQ love?
(4)
Frank T.

Excellent Restaurant!! the Shrimps and Grits are awesome and if you into salads I highly recommend the barbecue chicken salad.. and the beer is cold!!!! One of my favorite places in N. Miami
(4)
Adeline S.

No bueno. Both the service and food left much to be desired.
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Alan R.

My parents go to Florida for two months every year. They had been to Bulldog a few times and took us their on our bonus night in town. We had to stay one more night because our flight back home to Chicago was cancelled with a foot of snow slowing flights at O'Hare. I went with the BBQ Staple, pulled pork. I was less than impressed. I wish I had gone with my favorite, brisket. The cornbread and pinto beans were my favorite part of the meal. A good place for a nice meal, but I have had better BBQ.
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Denise J.

It was America's birthday. The hype leading up to this outing, from my friends who spoke to us about this for a week before we all agreed to go try this Barbeque haven, far outweighed the final verdict, sadly to say. So I hear Howie was a Top Chef contestant, my friends tell me. If that's the case, I am heading to that show! I got a strong chance of winning! The place, located in a nondescript strip center, is Southern Redneck chic, with a cute Bulldog theme - and logo. One wall is all brick, and one is painted a nice BBQ red. The kraft paper on the tables and your own roll of paper towels, is clever, and a trip of sauces awaits attention. Let me start by saying I would have given it three stars if it weren't for the service. The service absolutely stunk. Most of the wait staff is very young, untrained, apathetic, and lacking in any skill set necessary for this job. The table wait was a while on Independence Day, so we sat at the bar and ordered drinks which took too long to arrive; they serve beer and wine only. The wine pour was the official 1/2 glass of the short type. The food overall is bland. We started with a BBQ chicken flatbread. It has "special sauce", and it was the only item I would say tasted like something with zip; a tortilla is topped with pulled chicken, green onions, cheese and sauce. It is simple and tasty, easily replicated at home. The paper towels comes in handy, especially when the waitstaff forgets to give you your setups with an appetizer delivery. A chopped salad with balsamic dressing for $8 was standard fare. Our cornbread finally arrived. They are cooked in individual tins so they have a nice golden glow, and crunchy edges, simple and satisfying. My man and I ordered the half and half plate- your choice of meats, for $21. The 1/2 of grilled chicken was almost pale, and nothing special; so we added the sauces. The watery red sauce had a little tang, but I did not like the consistency. The yellow sauce was an oniony mustard sauce, which was unexpected- neither too appetizing. The brisket was dry and I thought the portion for the cash was not so great. Mac -n- cheese was touted, creamy, but frankly, not in the big restaurant league. It needed pizazz. The coleslaw was fresh, and tangy as it has a nice dressing. Friends were ok with the chicken sandwich, and really enjoyed the sweet fries, which are super skinny and fried crispy, what's not to like? The grilled shrimp and grits were enjoyed. But the grits were too starchy. And the plate was very unappealing. We had to ask continuously for our silver set ups, our drinks, the check, etc. Everything was a huge wait. The hostess who was right next to our table did almost nothing for quite some time, and could have chipped in, but she was too busy speaking with other wait staff, holding the door open so the air conditioning could go out, and let the hot air in. Most annoying when you are sitting close to the door on a hot summer day! We asked her to close it more than once. We skipped desserts, as it was getting late; we were all happy to depart to get on with the festivities at hand, namely fireworks! That was the big bang we all needed.
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Gil B.

Had the lettuce wrap with a turkey burger. Great food and nice atomosphere.
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Bryan D.

could have been tastier and the brisket could have been less dry
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Melissa G.

I'm convinced this place puts crack in thier BBQ sauce because it is that good. What's interesting is that their food gets even better if you take it home than when you eat it there... but I think that's because I fully bathe my pulled pork in a combination of thier sauces mixed together so that by the time I get home the sauce has fully permated into the pork. AMAZING! The bad part is that they are in Aventura (I live in Miami), they don't make thier fries from scratch (they use pre-made frozen bagged fries) and the cornbread is really dry and they don't automatically serve it with butter.
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Carlos P.

I finally gave into my friends request to try this place out, since she loves it so much, and she wasn't kidding. It was delicious! I ordered the Flying Bulldog, which is the grilled chicken sandwich and it was mouthwateringly delicious. I'm not a fan of food with barbeque seasoning. At all. But what I ordered really wasn't barbeque heavy. And if it was, I didn't taste it. Other people in my table had the ribs, burnt-end beans, cobb salad and the white chili (which was amazing) and everyone was happy with their meal. Our waiter was super nice and even exchanged our ribs because they were too spicy for our friend and was nice about the whole thing, apologizing the entire time. It's details like this, from the friendly staff to the super clean atmosphere, that was always leaves a good taste in my mouth. Definetly will come back for seconds!
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Vanessa C.

All I have to say is: "White Turkey Chili" But apart from the deliciousness that is the white bean turkey chili, this is the best place for barbeque in town. Everything on the menu sounds delicious and I haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried thus far. The burnt end beans (baked beans with fried onions and some other tasty stuff) are another favorite. I even really love the barbeque chicken lettuce wraps. The standard barbeque stuff, like the chicken has enough of the smoky barbeque flavor that it's tasty, but not overpowering, so you can taste the juicy meat too. The servers are all really nice and the (small) place gets pretty full, so I guess I'm not the only fan! The prices, I think, are very reasonable for the portions. They're quite substantial. Wash your dinner down with a beer and you'll be good to go!
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Dez S.

I'm an avid Bbq joint stalker... I'm always looking for the best of the best... and I'm extremely picky & suspicious when someone says, "I know the BEST place for Q!" I'm not a fan of North Miami (Aventura area) but I had to give this place a chance... reluctantly I visited Bulldog BBQ. I was PLEASANTLY surprised! I loved the simple yet slightly mod-rugged decor. They had paper towels & condiments hanging on the wall at every table...chic! I had the Sack O Sliders.. Pulled Pork! Amazing flavor... sauce is Great! I had their sweet potato fries... they were a nice accompaniment. Another great thing about this place... They have Brooklyn Lager & Ale beer... Tremendous! It's affordable too. It hasn't beat my Top BBQ joint as of yet... but it will come to mind when I'm hankerin for some Q. If you stop in... Say hi to Jen the manager... she's a sweety! :)
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Martin O.

An upscale BBQ joint for a night of Ribs and Pulled Pork. Bulldog Barbeque has been on our list for sometime. The W started with an ice tea that was served in a canning jar like glass and their chopped salad. It was a generous portion that could be shared with finely chopped iceberg lettuce, onions and corn. I would have liked a piece of hot cornbread with the salad and my lemonade but the corn bread is served with your entree. I had the 1/2 Pulled Pork and the 1/2 Brisket with Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw and Corn Bread. I asked if they would substitute the Cole Slaw but that request was rejected, "sorry, we don't do that here". The W ordered the Ribs and Chipotle Fries. In regard to the Pulled Pork, I will admit that I haven't had it very many times and each time I have was disappointed. The Pulled Pork at Bulldog was not very spicy so I poured on the red and yelllow barbeque sauce. I thought quality of the pork was good (not very fatty). The Mac&Cheese was very good as well as the Chipotle Fries on the W's plate. After that, the meal went downhill -- the brisket was very fatty, the cornbread horrible! Ugh, how can you mess up corn bread? And the Cold Slaw which I didn't eat was served in Fast Food like plastic containers - what's up with that for a Upscale Barbeque Joint? The only item I wish I would have tried is the corn, which looked very delicious on the table next to us. There is indoor, outdoor and a small bar. It's located in a strip mall on Biscayne so there's plenty of parking. Overall, it's worth a try but for me it's not a repeat.
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Chas R.

Best BBQ ribs and brisket I ever had. The burnt end beans are delicious. The ice tea is orgasmic - with lime and available S-N-L in a mason jar that the excellent staff keep topped off. Bull Dog BBQ will un-vegan a meatless zealot. Even the fruit cobbler with ice cream is to die for. Screw Bariatric surgery - i would rather eat at Bulldog and die fat,satiated and happy then be a sad SOBE anorexic with a fake botox smile and tummy tuck. My only regret - I might have just blown my training diet regimen for the 2012 ING Half Marathon - What Me Worry - there's always ipicac :)
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Andrea W.

BBQ meets NMB meets FIU I really love the concept that Bulldog BBQ is aiming for. It's a cool, modern BBQ joint with character. They serve "Snacks" (appetizers), "Grass" (salads), Fixins, Gulps... I think you get the picture here. I came here with co-yelper MF, and we both really enjoyed the food. We had the BBQ chicken flatbread (a must), BBQ ribs fell right off the bone. I'm a huge fan of their corn on the cob, but I can do without the mac and cheese. I was very impressed that the concept was also applied to the desserts. They keep it simple and old-school with their "Milk n Cookies," "Ice Cream Soda" and "S'more Pie." Need I say more? I had to drop 2 starts here: It's located in North Miami Beach which means a 20 minute wait - EVERY TIME. Their service has not been fine-tuned yet, but I'm sure they'll get that down in no time. It's also located across the street from FIU's North Campus... What's that smell?? (ewww) You'll probably enjoy the BBQ more if you're sitting inside. If you can get over the above, I highly recommend this place.
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Jason O.

I sit on the middle on this one. Overall I like the place. I did expect a little more from a previous TopCheftestant, but the food is quite good and will probably improve. I actually crave his chicken wings some times, as they're tender, juicy and typically very well flavored. Also I could bathe in the dipping sauce. Apps are great (flatbread, chili, wings) Sides are great (grits, mac&cheese, and if you don't take my recommendation and bathe in the dressing, you can use it for the fries) and almost of the desserts are very good (how could you do that to a smore ::sniffle::) but I do agree the main proteins need to beef (wow, no pun intended) up their flavor. The chicken is moist and juicy but the best overall for me was shrimp and grits (a big plate) or the burger. Yes he should have been careful about putting the word barbecue in the restaurant's name, but at least he delivered a nice looking "southern" place that has good food and you don't think you'll catch syphilis from the booths or the waitstaff, and he did it without charging you twice as much on the beach.
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Ana K.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bulldog BBQ! The wings are so moist and tender they soak in the bbq flavor beautifully, and almost melt in your mouth. The french fries here are THE BEST ever, no questions about it! I would go here just for the fries, that's how amazing they are.
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Jason M.

Good stuff! I had this burger with Pulled Pork and Fried Pickles. The meat was cooked perfect and the portion was right on. The fries were supposed to be Chipoltle flavor, but there was no spice beside salt. I even asked if they were right and the waiter assured me it was. We had 2 kids hot dog meals, Shrip Po Boy and the Burger. $46 with a tip.
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Mike P.

Amazing burgers with a wide variety of flavors for everyone.
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Mariya N.

The best goddamn burger I had! What a great combination of a crispy creme bun and a meat patty. I've been there a couple of times and each time was great and tasty food and good service. Will definitely be back for more!
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Michael B.

There is a burger here with a Krispy Kreme-style bun. Holy crap, just order it; you will not be disappointed. I have had about 8 things from the menu, and not one has been bland. This restaurant could get VERY popular.
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spwal ..

I rarely write reviews but I found this place to be so mediocre and overpriced that it was worth mentioning. $10 hot dogs $9 for lifeless nachos $12 for a BBQ sandwich that had no personality at all. No special sauces. No hot sauces besides Asian sriracha?! And $2 for a small portion if pickles?! Beer was expensive as well. Scrubbys is a million times better and half the price. The music was good however... I would like to know why this place is so popular.
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Latoya S.

I as well had high hopes for this place... what a let down. I ordered almost $40 worth of food and didn't enjoy none of it.... The ribs though tender were seriously lacking in flavor.... negative. The brisket was dry but yet greasy :/ and also lacked in flavor... The mac and cheese was OK, it was very cheesy but had a box macaroni look... almost like the Kraft but with extra cheese.... The burnt ends baked beans were pretty decent but could have been a little sweeter and the coleslaw was the only thing I can honestly say I enjoyed.... but when I drop $40 on a meal I expect to enjoy my entire meal. Unfortunately I will not be returning or recommending this establishment. Too too pricey for what you get.
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Andy T.

This place is excellent and reigns king of custom burgers in Miami..a seat previously held by 8oz burger. Everything on the menu is fantastic and creatively put together. Highly recommended!
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Eloisa S.

I went to Bulldog Barbeque for the second time last Saturday. It confirmed the feeling I had the on the first one. Lack of experience! The first time I went there I had the last order of ribs, which was pretty good. But saw the waiter telling people they were out of ribs, among other entrees. Last Saturday I ordered the Shrimp Po'Boy. What I got was, a lot of bread and arugula with four shrimps inside - yes, you read it right, 4! And it cost 13 bucks. Maybe it was the last one they could put together that night because they ran out of shrimps. The corn bread, as some other people said, is good. The place has a terrible acoustic problem, so it doesn't need a lot of people to be very noisy. I wouldn't mind that if the food was outstanding. I will give them some time, and will try again. But I will stick to the ribs... If they don't run out of it.
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Orlando R.

Tasty. Nice and cozy. Great variety of burgers.
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Marc F.

Last minute decision led us into Howie's, Bulldog Barbeque. The wait was too intense that we asked to be sat outside, surprisingly no wait for the tables outside. We sat and began looking over the menu. Fascinated with the cups the serve they drinks in, we began ordering our drinks x 2. With the restaurant so jammed, we expected long wait periods in between ordering and receiving food, so we scanned the entire menu as fast we could and had our order ready when the waitress arrived with our drinks. My friend, AW ordered the baby-back ribs, while I went with the 1/2 and 1/2; baby-back ribs and chicken. For sides I ordered sweet potato fries, and the Mac n cheese. The food was filling to say the least, the half portion of chicken was literally half a chicken, filling enough on its own, while the baby-back ribs where amazing; the meet came right off the bone, however they lacked flavor, or more sauce. The food reminded me of camping trips I took when I was younger, and the desserts did everything they could to compliment that feeling; a smore dessert, or the cookies and milk?!? All I kept reciting was the routine from Kings of comedy, "I just want some milk n cookies" ha-ha.
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Sherry R.

One of the better burgers we have ever had and the best fries ever. Other food there is pretty good but we go there for the burgers.
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Christine P.

This place opened near me a few weeks ago, and I finally decided to check it out after seeing it featured on a TV station's "Cheap Eats" report. Not as cheap as I expected it to be, but fun nonetheless ($14 for pulled pork). Tables are covered in brown paper, fun mason jars as cups, and cute place. Thursday night dinner, service was great and good came out quickly. I ordered pulled pork with mac & cheese as a side. My date ordered 1/2 baby back ribs and sweet potato fries. Pulled pork was nothing spectacular, and I wasn't very impressed by the sauces they offered. Cornbread was dry, and cole slaw was teeny but tasty (even though I don't usually like those). Sweet potato fries were delicious, and I heard the ribs were good too. Dessert was Hot Chocolate Cake... DELICIOUS. Very hot, gooey goodness inside, served with a scoop of ice cream on the side (so it wouldn't melt). Overall, I liked the ambiance, very cool decor and idea. But I'll take Sonny's Sweet Sauce any day ... for cheaper. Not totally writing it off just yet, want to go back and give one of the sandwiches ("biscuits"), or a different entree a shot.
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Noah K.

Full disclosure: I went to high school with the chef's sister and knew here briefly back then. I live in Texas and am surrounded by some of the best BBQ in the world, so when I went to Bulldog, which is Carolina BBQ (not Texas), I was happy for a bit of a change of pace. If you're looking for a place that's a hole-in-the-wall with picnic tables and a screen door, this is not the place. That said, what I found to be interesting about Bulldog is that they went "upscale" and combined BBQ with touches from high-end restaurants and really fused them into a great concept. They make it work. Things like sweet potato french fries, and brisket sliders are interesting variations and the meat (and sauces) were all quite good. The attention to detail on even small things like cole slaw was quite impressive. Overall, it's a good spot for lunch (or dinner) and when I'm back in South Florida I'll probably stop back in.
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Rick D.

I've only been here once but this has to be my favorite burger place in South Florida. Laid back atmosphere, awesome beer selection and so many burger options it can be a little overwhelming! I had the Honky Tonk Woman, which according to the menu has "Pulled Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Fried Pickles, Cole Slaw, House Sauce." Surprisingly, it totally works! The cole slaw and pork balance each other out and don't overpower the burger, and the fried pickles are truly an inspired touch. You can even choose between Regular, Chipotle, and Sweet Potato Fries! I naturally had to go for the sweet potato fries, which did not disappoint. When they served me, Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" started playing and I really almost cried at how beautiful it was. I must add that the music was consistently good for the entirety of my visit, I believe they had it on a classic rock satellite radio station, none of that b.s. ClearChannel garbage. I need to go back, I simply must.
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bruce s.

Really fun place w/very good food. Inspired BBQ indeed. Burgers were terrific. The type place you'd expect to see on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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Jim O.

In my experience, there are only two types of barbecue. Meh, and Yay. Though I usually prefer dry Memphis style ribs, these Carolina ribs were definitively in they "yay" category, even though my girlfriend's pulled pork was even better. The midlands Mustard sauce was okay but not great, while the tomato based red sauce was an excellent balance of spice and flavor.
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SUE c.

This restaurant has everything! The best barbecue and the best desserts. Last night we were treated to a plethora of food. Everything was incredibly good. We started with chicken wings and a pizza. The pizza was one of the best we have ever had, thin crust and delicious cheese and vegetables. The main meal, the burgers and hot dog were delicious but the topping on the cake was the dessert. I reveled in the smores. This is definitely a no miss dessert! Be ready to leave full and very well satisfied.
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Rhiannon R.

Yummy. I eat here at least twice per week. I really like that I get free refills on FRESH squeezed lemonade. It really makes me feel like I am getting a bargain.
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Beth L.

There are few restaurants I've been to that I'd give a 5 star rating to, but this one definitely deserves it. I love hamburgers, and have tried most of the new trendy hamburger establishments -- Burgers and Beer, 8 oz burger, 5 napkin burger. This place easily blows those places away. The burger was grilled to perfection, and it was so delicious, that after going with my daughter for lunch on Thursday, I returned the very next day with my husband. Easily the best burger I've eaten in Miami. The fries were also incredibly good, crisp and with just enough salt. My daughter had the chicken tenders off of the children's menu, which were also very good and a generous portion-- it looked like an entire chicken breast had been stuffed inside. I had the berry cobbler for dessert, also good, although it could have had more cobbler on top. Overall an excellent dining experience. If you're hungry for some meat that melts in your mouth, try Bulldog BBQ,. We will be back often!
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sharry g.

Miami loves its celebrities, so much so that we allow people like the cast of the Real World or American Idol rejects waaaaaaay more than their traditional 15 minutes of fame. As such, Top Chef villain Howie is packin' the people into his new barbeque joint, in spite of the fact that he perspired his way to a slightly better than last-place finish, and showed neither exceptional cooking flair or personality. It sounds like a full house has been the norm since he opened a week ago, and tonight was no exception. The tables were full, the counter was full, people were waiting outside on the sidewalk, and the hostess was juggling phone reservations in between seating guests. Rather than nitpick my way through my meal, I want to stress that I left the restaurant pleasantly surprised and uncomfortably full. In true Miami/South Beach style, I stumbled out of the restaurant past the crowd of unfortunates waiting in line to get in, but instead of a weaving past the velvet roped-in queue on my way home sporting a buzz and powder on the rim of my nose, I was rocking heartburn and sauce on my face. Howie put together a helluva team to run this place. You expect train wrecks and nightmare service when a place first opens, but the staff is pleasant, hard-working, and very capable. Add in Howie's celebreality status, and you get a "soft-opening" mob of customers that robs the staff of a gradual, casual getting-to-know-you warm up. The servers were friendly, the management was working alongside the staff with rolled up shirt sleeves, and the open kitchen ran acceptably well. Demerits... Salad in a Bag. Frozen Ore-Ida french fries. Booooooooooo. Booooooooo. No excuse for pre-cut, pre-mixed salad. And if a kiosk in the mall can crank out fresh cut fries, so can a Top Chef. I had the brisket, pork, salad, sweet potato fries, chili, and cornbread. Brisket was tender, with just the right amounts of crispy, salty edges scattered througout. Pork was respectably done, tasty enough to pass on the sauce, but it played nicely with both the red and the yellow mustard if you wanted. Salad, booooooo, if for no other reason that it was out of a bag. Other ingredients were fine, but the bag was impossible to ignore. Sweet potato fries and cornbread were good, too. Deserts looked good, but I was too full to even try, which shows my amateur restaurant yelper status. The food and service here is good. The fries and bagged salad are two huge strikes against the place, but both are easily fixable if Howie chooses to do so. Is the meat truly barbeque? There's no wood in sight, and you don't smell like a campfire when you leave, so not in the purest sense, but it is good. Howie hasn't done anything here short of the salads and fries to chase away customers, and I think his future is bright if he continues to improve his menu and maintains his front of the house quality.
(4)
Memphis G.

decent bbq for Florida, good beer selection
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Address : 15400 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami, FL, 33160
Phone (305) 940-9655
Website https://www.bulldog-bbq.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : Yes

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Bulldog Barbecue

15400 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL, 33160

Bulldog Barbecue Menu

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Dogs

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