Destination Dogs – American
This high-energy eatery transforms the humble hot dog into a passport for a cross-country culinary expedition, serving up bold, globally-inspired sausages in a vibrant and communal setting. Each bite captures the distinct spirit of a different American city, from the snap of a classic bratwurst to the rich, savory depth of wild boar and andouille piled high with inventive regional toppings. It is a playful destination where adventurous flavors and nostalgic comfort collide, offering a flavorful journey that spans from the streets of Chicago to the heart of New Orleans.
101 Paterson Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901 https://destinationdogs.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the mouth-watering menu where standout dishes include the exceptionally flavorful burger and a variety of delicious appetizers. Reviewers highlight the intimate setting as perfect for a planned evening out, noting that the friendly and professional staff provide a welcoming experience from start to finish. Praised for its consistent quality across all courses, the experience is defined by its cozy atmosphere and attentive service.
Menu
Domestic Dogs
- Paul Bunyan (Minneapolis) - $11: Sausage patties, bacon, hash brown, egg, powdered sugar, syrup, round brioche bun Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cyclone (Detroit) - $8: All beef hot dog, chili, raw onions, spicy brown mustard, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocky Bal-Boar-A (Philadelphia) - $13: Italian sausage, cheese steak, onions, peppers, cheese sauce, cherry pepper relish, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Oscar (Los Angeles) - $9: Chicken sausage, smashed avocado, tomato slice, red onion, chipotle mayo, microgreens Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cleo McDowell (Queens) - $9: All beef hot dog, cheese sauce, secret sauce, cabbage, onions, pickle, sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gandolfini (New Brunswick) - $12: Italian sausage, pepperoni, marinara, fresh mozzarella, calabrian chili, basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicago Bull (Chicago) - $7: All beef hot dog, yellow mustard, relish, tomato, onions, pickle, sport peppers, celery salt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kansas City Beefs (Kansas City) - $10.5: All beef hot dog, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andouille Armstrong (New Orleans) - $13: Alligator & Shrimp andouille sausage, fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeño remoulade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brat Starr (Green Bay) - $12.5: Bratwurst, beer braised onions & sauerkraut, cheese sauce, yellow mustard, pickle, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surfer Rosa (San Diego) - $12: Deep fried all beef bacon wrapped hot dog, black beans, shredded jack cheese, smashed avocado, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Waco Kid (Waco) - $10: All beef hot dog, chili, cheese sauce, Fritos, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nicky Newarker (Newark) - $7: All beef hot dog, fried potatoes, fried onions & peppers, yellow mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Studdard (Birmingham) - $13: All beef hot dog, corned beef, 1000 island dressing, sauerkraut, melted swiss, cornichon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trenton Thunder (Trenton) - $11: Sausage patties, cheese sauce, pork roll, egg, chipotle ketchup, round brioche Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
International Dogs
- Bun Mi (Vietnam) - $10: Cantonese sausage, pickled carrots & daikon, cucumber, fresh jalapenos, mayo, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Achilles Meal (Greece) - $14: Lamb Sausage, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki, mint Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conquistadog (Spain) - $9: Chorizo, fried potatoes, brava sauce, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripan (Argentina) - $9.5: Chorizo, chimichurri, red onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Le Magnifique (Canada) - $13: Duck sausage, brown gravy, fried cheese curds, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hidden Dragon (China) - $10: Cantonese sausage, hoisin, cucumbers in chili crisp, sesame seed, shredded scallion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charles Dog Gaulle (France) - $13: Duck sausage, duck confit, cornichons, red onions, Dijon mustard, scallions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guten Dog (Germany) - $12: Bratwurst, beer braised onions and sauerkraut, spicy mustard, sour cream, dill, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Gladiator (Italy) - $12.5: Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, provolone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Si Si Guey (Mexico) - $10: Chorizo, tomato, lettuce, pickled jalapeños, red onions, mayo, queso fresco, cliantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wayfinder (Motunui) - $10: Deep fried bacon wrapped hot dog, teriyaki, grilled pineapple, honey mustard, sesame, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Deviled Eggs - $6: Hard boiled eggs, whipped yolks, paprika Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Wings - $12.5: Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, Korean BBQ, with Blue cheese & celery Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel - $5.5: Pretzel, spicy mustard, cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patatas Ridiculas - $13: Fried potatoes, duck confit, bacon, cheese sauce, melted jack cheese, brown gravy, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $10: Served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14: Corn tortilla chips, cheese sauce, black beans, pickled jalapeños, jack cheese, crema, queso fresco, pico de gallo, smashed avocado, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scotch Egg - $12: Boiled egg, wrapped in sausage, breaded & fried, honey mustard, cornichons Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curds - $12: Served with Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Flight - $30: Chorizo, Italian, bratwurst, shrimp & alligator, duck sausages, dipping sauces, toast, pickles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Field Greens - $13: Field greens, red onion, cucumber, citrus vinaigrette, tomato, herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iceberg Wedge - $12: Bacon, breadcrumbs, parsley, cherry tomato, choice of blue cheese or ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $13: Romaine, Caesar dressing, crouton, sharp provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers and Sandwiches
- Classic Cheese Burger (Anaheim) - $12: Burger, cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayo, ketchup Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Chicken (Atlanta) - $12.75: Pickles, coleslaw, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Fried Chicken (Buffalo) - $12.75: Lettuce, red onion, celery, blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Mahomes (Lubbock) - $14: Burger, jack cheese, bacon, onion rings, BBQ, lettuce, pickled jalapeños, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Omaha Beef (Omaha) - $14: Burger, cheese sauce, grilled onions, pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken (Little Rock) - $12.5: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, pickles Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taylor Swiss (Reading) - $14: Fried chicken, taylor ham, swiss, pickles, honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Dutton Ranch (Yellowstone) - $14: Fried chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dicky Mo (Nantucket) - $12: Choice of battered fried cod or fried shrimp, lettuce, pickles, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Onion Rings - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Gravy Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gravy & Cheese Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Fries - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili & Cheese Fries - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Aviation - $11.75: Gin, Maraschino liqueur, Crème de Violette, Lemon juice
- Old Fashioned - $12.5: Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Sugar, Orange zest
- Negroni - $12.5: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
- Salty Dog - $10: Vodka, Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit juice, Salted rim
- Bloody Mary - $10: House made Bloody Mary mix with Vodka
- Cantarito - $11.5: Reposado Tequila, Grapefruit juice, fresh OJ, fresh lime, splash soda, Tajin rim Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Zombie - $12.5: Dark rum, Gold Rum, Apricot Brandy, Orange liqueur, fresh lemon, fresh lime, pineapple juice, pomegranate syrup, bitters, splash anise liqueur
- Red Sangria (Glass) - $9.5: House made Red Sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Toasted Stimulation - $12.75: Fresh Espresso, Espresso Vodka, Kahlua, Averna, Toasted Marshmellow Garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sex Panther - $11.75: Bacardi Limon, Chamboard, Cocu Cream, Fresh lemon, Pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Abita Purple Haze - $7: Canned Beer (LA)
- Twenty Acres Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $9.5: Lodi, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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