Community Spotlight: Water Dog Smoke House

About the Restaurant

At Water Dog Smoke House, your tastebuds will find a range of delicious choices offered by their menu. Their name and logo were inspired by the legacy of the Portuguese Water Dog, “Betty”, who was a faithful companion to the founder, Steve Marchel. Portuguese Water Dogs are known for being a loyal, intelligent, and resourceful breed of dogs, and it’s the companionship between Betty and Marchel that inspired the menu and atmosphere at this tasty establishment.

After co-founder Dan Greenberg developed a friendship and partnership with Marchel, the two of them began crafting what would eventually become the hallmark food at Water Dog Smoke House. Deciding to put all their hard work of smoking fresh fish into action, they opened up their business, which quickly became a local favorite that would even receive an outstanding review by a high-class food critic in Philadelphia. Galvanized by their newfound success, the pair continue to grow their business into a craft-casual restaurant with the mission of providing unique and fresh ingredients that speak to both a modern and traditional tongue.

The Menu

The menu boasts a wide variety of selections, featuring both selections for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. Whether you’re looking to grab a bagel in the morning, wanting something heartier like an organic egg sandwich, platter, or omelette, or needing to silence your appetite with one of their many specialty sandwiches or smoked fish, Water Dog Smoke House has a wide variety of choices. Some menu items include:

• Organic Egg Omelettes: These omelettes let you choose meat such as house-smoked bacon, corned beef, pastrami, and veggies like bell peppers, caramelized onions, and spinach.

• Water Dog Plates: These plates come with a choice of brown or white rice, or a side salad, and boast many options like grilled salmon, seared-sushi grade tuna, and Kona chicken.

• “The Loafer” B.B.Q Meatloaf: This savory sandwich comes with smoked meatloaf, cheddar, and caramelized onions on a Russian brioche bun.
• Poke Bowl: A delicious poke bowl that in addition to coming with fresh fish, also has rice, cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, mango, green onion, and crispy shallot.

The Fish

Of course, the main attraction is their signature smoked fish! Using the highest quality of Atlantic salmon available, the fish is curated from responsible and sustainable sources. With attention to detail, the smoking process of the fish uses strict guidelines set by the USDA and only uses fresh ingredients and no added preservatives! In addition to being great for your tastebuds, the fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that can help improve arterial health and even lower blood pressure.

Paddle on Down Today

Dog is man’s best friend and with Water Dog Smoke House’s delectable selection curated from sustainable sources, your tastebuds will be swimming in flavor without drowning in preservatives or artificial flavors. Dine there today and be sure to follow along with their latest updates by following them on Facebook!