If you've been with me so far, I've been covering some moderate to fairly expensive restaurants around town. The Angry Dog, on the other hand, is really more bar than restaurant, but with one key difference that separates it from countless other establishments that have what one might call "sports bar" cuisine: the food is actually very good.

The Angry Dog is a very popular lunchtime spot in the Deep Ellum entertainment district near downtown. If you head to the Dog for a weekday lunch and you're not there by noon, I can almost guarantee you that you'll be waiting at the end of a long line that regularly spills out onto the sidewalk.

Again, there's nothing flashy about the menu. Burgers, nachos, chicken wings, club sandwiches, and salads are the order of the day here. Their signature item is, of course, the Angry Dog, a massive hot dog smothered in a bath of chili, onions, cheddar cheese, and mustard. But for me, the burgers are king of the hill: in my opinion this is simply the best burger to be had in Dallas, without question. They are big, flavorful, and always cooked the way you ordered them (it's one of the few places that will still serve you a burger medium rare if that's the way you ordered it). If you're so inclined, there is a full bar, and they have a selection of beers eclipsing the century mark.

A quick tip, you can eat at the bar. The service is just as speedy, and for a party of two you can usually walk in, move past the long line and find a barstool to your liking.

Although parking is generally a nightmare in Deep Ellum at night, for a lunchtime visit you can almost always find a parking spot on the street in one of the metered spaces.

Their hours are:
Kitchen:
Sun 12pm-10pm
Mon-Sat 11am-12am
Bar:
Sun 12pm-12am
Mon-Sat 11am-2am

The Angry Dog accepts all the major credit cards. You can check out their web site here.

My 1-10 ratings:
Food - 7; Service - 7; Atmosphere - 6