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Rocket Dog Brats and Brew- Fresno

Restaurant American restaurant Hot dog restaurant

Low-key, simple outlet serving counter-serve salads & sausages plus on-tap beers & happy hour. People often mention good, dogs, fries, time, staff, great, hotdog, hour, beer, menu,


Address

88 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710, United States

Contact

+1 559-283-8096

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) dogs (11) fries (10) time (8) staff (7) great (7) hotdog (7) hour (7) beer (6) menu (6)
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  • 5/5 Allison B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoy the food here! We've tried most of there dogs, a couple of burgers and recent, my new favorite, the Alison chicken sandwich. Have not been disappointed by anything we've had. The staff has always been very friendly and welcoming. It's worth it. Trust me.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanya B. 6 months ago on Google
    Friendly, The guy at the register was very helpful, even recommended a craft beer that they have on tap, and let me sample it. I ordered the lucky seven and my husband the #2. Both were delicious!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben Z. 1 year ago on Google
    First time in and loved everything. The brat was well cooked and on a tasty pretzel bun. Definitely get the sweet potato fries! With a good selection of beers to pair, you can't go wrong. Oh, the staff are all super nice as well!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carly in C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place in Fresno for gourmet brats! Their sandwiches/salads are also pretty killer! Friendly staff and one of the best dog-friendly patio areas ever, dogs always welcome!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abigail R. 2 years ago on Google
    For someone who's not a big fan of hot dogs, I have to say it was a great. I had the heavenly hot dog with mac n cheese and it was very tasty.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 michael l. 5 months ago on Google
    Not your “normal” hotdog. The bun and the meat is amazing. Will try them all on the menu
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason O. 5 months ago on Google
    It is simply a great hotdog. The Mrs. And I stopped in to try it and the hotdogs and chili were amazing. If you like bacon wrapped hotdogs and excellent chili this place is a must. The staff were really nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David K. 6 months ago on Google
    The food is pretty good, and I really haven't had a better dog. That said, the price feels a bit much for a hotdog. We had the Napa dog, and I had a spicy dog. The Napa dog was an interesting tasty take on a hotdog. The spicy one is certainly a joy, not really spicy, but it was tasty with lots of cheese. The fries were OK. I am also a bit disappointed in a real lack of options for actual dogs. We came because they are dog friendly, but that really just means being with your dog in the patio with no menu options for your dog. I mean, the pup menu is not bad for my dog, but it's for kids and not actual pups. It's a bit pricey, though, like close to 15 bucks a dog, so ymmv if you think a dog is worth that price. Food was served fast and warm, but it isn't really a waiter service. They just give you your order, and that is about it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angelica C. 9 months ago on Google
    First time going a couple of weeks ago. We went in on a Thursday night about an hour before closing and it was quiet. That didn’t deter us since we were eager to eat and just concentrate on just that! Give this place a shot. The flavors were pretty tasty but the pricing is a little up there. Just keep that in mind when ordering :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 nate 1 year ago on Google
    Here's an ingenious (and guaranteed) way to lose customers: 1. Advertise happy hour along with happy hour prices. 2. Welcome long time returning customers. 3. Charge them regular price beer during happy hour. 4. When confronted, have one of the employees tell customers that happy hour prices must have not kicked in yet, while the other employee says the price charged is the happy hour price. 5. When confronted about advertised prices on the board, tell customers your happy hour prices are for bottled beer and not draught beer. 5. When confronted again about advertised prices on the board, tell customers you just haven't had time to update the prices yet. 6. When confronted again that this is about principle and not about money, and that customer should be paying the advertised price regardless of store owner's excuse, tell the customer that he/she is too cheap.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike O. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and great beers on tap. Had the spicy Danger Dog with garlic fries and a Modern Times Black House on nitro. Nice staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen S. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the food and laid back atmosphere here! I got the Limited time only "Janet Marie" dog, and it was absolutely perfect. Bacon wrapped beef dog, with grilled bell peppers and onions, house made pico de Gallo, and avocado. It was *chef's kiss* delicious!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ismelda 6 months ago on Google
    Been driving this area for years and never noticed this place until my son took me. We were craving a good old fashioned chili dog. They had so many priorities of hot dogs including local beers. You must try this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rebecca B. 8 months ago on Google
    Was hoping that the chili was going to taste really good, but it was average. The next time I come here, I'll have the toppings on the side. The toppings covered up the flavor of the hot dog, which was good, but there was TOO much toppings. I thought this place made their own brew. The House of Pendragon beer was good though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little hot dog place with a cool vibe. The hot dog was very good, top quality, with good chili and fresh onions. I ordered the Firehouse Dog with the garlic fries, the fries were well cooked and actually included fresh garlic (careful on your first date, it was pretty potent 🙃). The inside seating is relatively small with a lot of seating outside. Only problem with the outdoor seating is it's right on the load road. Recommend for sure! Firehouse, garlic fries
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mark Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I was torn between the brat and the Chicago dog and I should have gotten the brat. B-minus on the Chicago dog. Bun was not seeded (or steamed). The dog was too big. The condiments were good, although the tomatoes were a little off. The fresh potato chips were superb. I also like that they have craft beer. I'll come back and give them another try....and get the brat.

  • 5/5 jeanie t. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly great staff! Love that they always ask me if I want any sauces. Ranch is really good! I got the Alison replace grilled chicken with crispy chicken patty & sweet potato fries were a 10/10. One of my favorite place to kick back & grub!

  • 4/5 Jeffrey A. 4 years ago on Google
    The only reason I gave this restaurant four stars, and not five, is that I didn’t get a chance to taste the fries. Why (you might ask??). It’s because I didn’t know they had them. Didn’t see them on the overhead menu, which was a no-brainer on my part (if I only had a brain). Anyway, I would have thought a well-trained staff might have suggested them. They did provide over-cooked home made potato chips which I totally did not like. No down-grade for the chips though because they were free. The dogs were quite good, better than most, although not quite as good as the best I have had in Fresno. They also had sausages which I think I would have appreciated more and will try next time. Along with the fries.

  • 5/5 Weston & Olivia Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Great customer service and delicious food! We had the grilled chicken pesto sandwich and Hansel’s heaven brat with Mac and cheese on a pretzel bun. Nice atmosphere and clean.

  • 4/5 Jeanette M. 5 years ago on Google
    As soon we walked in a member greeted us and asked us if it was our first time. Handed us a menu said look through it as we cooled down from the heat. From what we saw restaurant was clean small but nice environment. We ordered and when we recieved food we were immediately impressed by the size of fries and our dogs. Their customer service was great. The Garlic Fries were amazing! My husband loved their hot dogs. Only reason I gave them 4 stars is I wish there dogs had a little bit more of the LA street dogs but overall great experience.

  • 5/5 David C. 2 years ago on Google
    There are not many places where you can get a hotdog.This place makes a delicious tasting meal out of a hotdog. They have an extensive menu for just dogs but also have burgers and sandwiches. I had the Chicago Dog and it's a killer tasting classic style hotdog. Also, the fresh potato chips were the best I've had. They have a great selection of craft brews on tap along with a large bottled selection. I wish I had a place to go to like Rocket Dog in my local town. Good brews and food here. Try it!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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