Located in the heart of Bethesda at 4723 Elm Street, The Barking Dog serves up classic bar food built for late nights, group hangs, and everything in between. From burgers, wings, and loaded appetizers to sandwiches, salads, and crowd favorites like fish and chips, our menu keeps it simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want with a drink in hand. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner or grabbing a bite after a night out, this is the go-to spot for bar food in Bethesda, Maryland.
Tenders and Fries
4 breaded chicken breast with fries. Choice of: honey mustard sauce, BBQ, or Ranch
$14
Mac & Cheese Bites
Served with ancho chipotle sauce
$9
Maryland Crab Dip
Served hot with tortilla and carrots
$16
Mozzarella Styx
Served with homemade marinara
$12
Nachos
Covered in shredded cheese & queso, red onions, jalapenos, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Add chili +$4, grilled chicken +$4, or chopped Ribeye +$5
$12
Pub Pretzels
3 soft pretzels served hot with a side of spicy brown mustard
$12
Quesadilla Rolls
3 rolls stuffed with Mesquite flavored chicken and cheese with side of guacamole and pico de Gallo
$14
Wings
Buffalo, Old Bay (dry),Old Bay (wet), Cajun Dry, Bourbon BBQ, Sweet BBQ, Ancho Chipotle, Korean Pepper Sauce
$13 for 8; $17 for 12; $22 for 16
Tater Tots
Add cheese +$2, Bacon +$2, Chili +$4, or Crab dip +$8
$7
Bay Chips
Homemade, topped with Old Bay seasoning and a side of ranch dressing
$7
Fried Pickle Spears
Served with creamy horseradish mayo
$9
French Fries
Add cheese +$2, Bacon +$2, Chili +$4, or Crab dip +$8
$7
Onion Rings
$9
Sweet Potato Fries
$8
Served with fries or homemade Bay Chips. Sub fries or tots for $1.50
Grilled Cheese
Melted American cheese on multigrain bread, served with French fries. Add tomato +$1 or bacon +$2
$13
Black Jack Chicken
Grilled chicken breast, Cajun spices, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and guacamole on a brioche bun
$17
Jess's Cheesesteak
Chopped ribeye, grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a sub roll
$17
Grilled Turkey Reuben
Thinly sliced smoked turkey breast, provolone cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on toasted multigrain bread
$16
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crispy Buffalo chicken tenders, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, and red onion in a flour tortilla
$16
Supreme Cheesesteak
Chopped ribeye, grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a sub roll
$18
Turkey Avocado Wrap
Thinly sliced smoked turkey breast, pepper jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato in a flour tortilla
$16
Club Sandwich
Choice of thinly sliced smoked turkey breast or grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on multigrain bread. Add avocado +$2
$18
Funky Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast tossed in honey buffalo sauce with pickle chips and cole slaw served on a brioche bun with side of ranch
$17
B.L.T.A.
Cripsy bacon, lettuce, tomato, fresh avocado, mayo and balsamic drizzle
$14
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, croutons and Caesar dressing in a flour tortilla. Add avocado +$2
$17
Served with lettuce, tomato, pickle spear. Add a side of fries.
Bacon Blue Burger
Topped with bacon and blue cheese.
$18
Chesapeake Burger
Served on a Kaiser roll and topped with our crab dip.
$19
Doghouse Burger
Served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and pickle spear. Add additional toppings for .75 each.
$17
Hickory Burger
Topped with BBQ sauce, bacon and cheddar
$18
Veggie Burger
Homemade and topped with grilled mushrooms, guacomole and pepper jack cheese
$16
Barb's Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, tomato, bleu cheese, peppers cucumbers, and balsamic vinaigrette
$18
Quesadillas
Jack and cheddar cheese with steak or chicken with sides of guacamole and pico de gallo
$13
Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod served with fries, tartar suace and coleslaw
$18
Soup of the Day
$8
Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken tenders, house greens, avocado, Parmesan cheese, pickled red onions, ranch dressing
$17
Homemade Chili
Ground beef with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips
$11
Chicken Caesar
Chicken over cripsy romaine, parmesan cheese and garlin croutons
$17
Small House or Caesar Salad - $7
Sweet Potato Fries - $6
Homemade Bay Chips - $5
Small Tater Tots - $6
Small Fries - $6
Coleslaw - $5
Celery and Carrots - $4