Houndog Bar & Grill

It makes my heart sad that I put 6 years into building this business and yet only to receive an AMF! Never have I been so degraded and humiliated by any Employer in my life. Am I bitter, yes it leaves a foul taste in my mouth everyday… to think that someone’s authority could be so much more important than the success of their establishment. There will never be another Houndogs as you knew it… it is dead and buried. On the head stone it should read «GREAT A/​C DOWN HERE#»

I give one star with great reluctance. They get it for wifi. Maybe they’re anti-​gay. Service is fucking terrible, and I tip too. I highly recommend drinking alone at home over coming here. One bartender to the next charges differently for a simple glass of wine. So sorry I have issues with wheat. Guess that makes me the villain. Trying to order food on Sunday is a joke. Sorry I’ve no interest in eating your-​self serve tacos in winter. Not interested in everyone’s snotty hands touching the same utensils. This place is a festering shithole, and that’s the nicest thing I can say about it

The cheap little weenie (Tim) who owns this place finally realized his mistake. He fired one of the best bartenders in Portland (Jack) and after losing at least half his customers, tucked his tail between his legs and hired Jack back.
Don’t respect the owner, but stop in and meet Jack and you will know I am a truth talker.

I moved into the area recently and popped into Houndogs for a small bite to eat. I ordered a dram of Glenfiddich 12 year, a Small Chicken Strips (served with fries) and a HUB brewery red ale for after the meal. Understand that I can’t speak for their whole menu.
The outside looks like a dive bar but the inside is like a cozy tavern or pub. The Glenfiddich was priced quite low (compared to other restaurants I’ve frequented) and the dram was poured generously. Have no illusions, it is bar food, but the chicken strips were excellent, cheap, and huge (more like deep fried entire chicken breast). The fries seemed like they were actually cut from potatoes (thicker cut and not unnaturally crispy like McDonald’s). The red ale was a HUB standard, so quite good.
The bar has a fenced patio so you can enjoy a drink outside and smoke (if that’s your thing) which cannot be said of a lot of bars nowadays.
Very Interesting happy hour program: It starts at 8am and every 2 hours or so a different kind of drink is put on special.
All in all a nice neighborhood tavern with really, really friendly regulars and staff.

This place is awesome. We came here on a whim. The drinks were good. Cheap too which doesn’t hurt the pocketbook at all. We also met a couple of the regulars and one in particular was such a sweetheart. It’s a little chihuahua mix I think and so darn cute. He’s like the official greeter when he’s there with his human mama who was also pretty nice. He even sits on the stool and waits patiently for treats and petting.
Haven’t tried the food but will give it a whirl next time should we happen upon this place again.

I’ve been here a few times, the staff and customers are the best! I didn’t eat today, but the burgers and fries are the best in the Brooklyn neighborhood! Casey the bartender knows what everyone wants and provides a great atmosphere with her jokes and witty comebacks. The drinks are cheap, there is a rotating happy hour throughout the day and there are tasty daily food specials. I always feel comfortable here and look forward to returning. The staff, especially Casey remember birthdays and celebrate important occasions. Sunday taco night is a great way to fill the belly without breaking the bank. You should definitely check out Houndogs!

Horrible establishment! Went there yesterday and when we walked in the instant vibe was kind of «ugh» but my boyfriend and I were so hungry that we decided to give the menu a shot despite the smokey haze, lack of food options and general dismal vibe. We ordered two Guiness and I decided to order try the crispy chicken sandwich. The kitchen consists of a fryer behind the bar which after I ordered I noticed was smoking; hence the haze. While watching the bartender move about the area and start preparing my food, I notice she’s eating and handling my food. I watched it continue for several minutes before I just couldn’t take it anymore and told her to forget about the sandwich. She looked at me like I was crazy, argued she had washed her hands (despite eating and handling food before and after said hand washing) and tried to justify her actions that it was only lettuce she had been eating… I have never seen such blatant disregard for health codes and proper food preparation/​handling. We will NEVER go back to this dump!!! Gross!

Based on the good reviews (and my need for a cheap/​good burger and beer), tried the Houndog tonight. I’ve driven by a million times and it has always looked interesting, like an old Portland friend. Now, I know it will be. Cheeseburger was great, on a big toasty bun. I have to admit it tasted like burgers I used to get at Portland taverns 20+ years ago. My husband had a fabulous dog with an incredible array of toppings (New Orleans style). I actually got a buzz from an ordinary well drink and he had two good beers. All for a reasonable price, served by a friendly, efficient bartendress, Casey. So, A+ for service, price and quality. So, glad to find you, Houndog, and not too far away.

ED ED ED! Ed is my favorite person in Portland. Sorry Ben.
This bar is just about the most legitimate thing ever. Awesome drinks, awesome prices, and seriously if I have only been there 4 or 5 times and Ed is already my favorite person in town then that tells you what you need to know about the service.
Love love love Ed Ed Ed

I have been going to «Hound dogs» ever since they first opened and have had fun every time I went. It is basically a neighborhood place where an older clientele hang out during the day and early evenings then turns more to the Reed Collage style late night. I know all the employees on a first name bases and find them all very hard working and courteous people trying to make everyone feel welcome.
The menu is limited but what they serve has never been disappointing. My personal favorite is the hamburger with fresh cut fries. Usually my wife and I split an entrée because the portions are so large. They have great prices on both food and drinks. Speaking of drinks, you will never be disappointed in the measuring.
I may not be a spring chicken anymore but I don’t consider myself old ether, but who does? Anyway just because someone is a little older than you does not mean that they are not fun. I like to sit at the bar and talk to people and believe me some of the folks that patronize «Hound dog «are interesting, funny, and and a pleasure to converse with.
All in all it’s a great neighborhood place and all newcomers are always welcome. Give it a try I think you will like it.
Dallas

Burgers are great, cheap, and made in front of you (providing you are sitting at bar). ED ED ED seems nice. French fries are best around. Perfect neighborhood bar. Seems like a bit of an ‘older’ crowd here.

1. Food = good quality, good prices.
2. Beer = great prices
3. Service = since it just opened you’d think they’d be a little friendlier? Maybe we just went on an off day? Saw the owner walking around but neither he or the bartender much cared about us over there.
4. Ambiance = everyone there was about 60 years old, lol. Not that that’s a bad thing I guess. Definitely not a young hot spot like we’d hoped.
1+2+3+4 = May go back, considering it is only a few blocks from house. But the unfriendliness of staff and owner kinda leaves you feeling like you’re not really wanted anyhow. Is it that hard to say hello when you arrive and goodbye/​thanks when you leave? Anyhoo, the food was good and prices were great. But better step up the «ambiance» if you wanna get the 25 — 45 demographic that populates inner SE

We love you ED ED ED!
Newly transplanted to the hood and this place is great. Cheap drink specials, friendly bartender, Blazers games, yummy food (hot dogs and burgers are excellent)…
What more do you need in your neighborhood bar?