Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Reviews
68% would recommend to a friend
(476 total reviews)
Chris Simms
87% approve of CEO
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- "great tippers due to high prices on food items great culture doesn't feel as corporate as other restaurants ive worked at" (in 18 reviews)
- "A lot of the changes around the building are money saving moves like no longer offering free uniforms, pushing for labor cuts, and utilizing more shift leads instead of having a 4th or 5th manager in every store." (in 21 reviews)
- "Some of the management plays favoritism amongst the servers and will always give them the same sections every single day." (in 13 reviews)
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Updated 21 Nov 2023
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- 1.016 Oct 2023ServerFormer EmployeeFresno, CA
Pros
The staff goes above and beyond. They made the job bearable during the roughest of times. They are truly amazing.
Cons
Upper management. The things I’ve witnessed you do are unacceptable. From shouting in employees faces for asking “can I help with anything?” To not taking a sexual harassment complaint seriously and victim blaming. Saying that it’s not harassment it’s an annoyance. The mental state you’ve put employees in should make you ashamed. You’re supposed to display leadership, empathy, and above all human decency! You’ve created such a hostile work environment, that the open door policy lazy dog is supposed to have is nonexistent in this building. We shouldn’t fear our GM and our assistant GM shouldn’t gossip behind everyone’s back. I’ve heard both of you on multiple occasions talk down about employees. You even asked an expo “when was the last time you got your teeth kicked in?” I ask the regional managers and higher ups this one question, what will it take for you to finally step in and do something? Because we all know this isn’t the first time someone has complained. So instead of coming in once every few months to talk to management and the “golden” staff that they hand select to serve you. Actually come in unannounced and talk to those who actually sweat for this company. The ones who never get recognized or get employee of the month. The ones who actually keep this place going because they remind everyone that it’s going to be ok and they are doing great.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response2mo
Thank you for providing feedback. In order for us to investigate this, please email us at HR@LDeat.com.
- 2.07 Oct 2023Server/WaiterFormer Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
There used to be a lot of pros about this restaurant and I used to want to recommend this place to work but I no longer feel that way at all, especially in the past 6 months. The corporate values seem not to do much but make our lives harder as employees. The higher up people in corporate are very inflexible and don’t care about the day to day struggles of their employees.
Cons
Managers will not give more than 3 shifts a week now that the tablets have been implemented into the restaurant. Less money, more stress. I can’t even pay rent with 3 shifts a week. -The competitive vibe for shifts used to be alright but now it’s very negative due to the implementation of the tablets at table ordering. -Managers are often never on the same page, they play favorites with specific employees. -Often forced to wear flannel shirts in 90 degree weather because our “summer uniform” policies don’t follow regional weather patterns. Even if you’re in 100 degree AZ, you still have to wear the same shirt as someone in 50 degree Colorado. Plus, the flannels are ugly in the first place and we get many concerned questions from customers asking why we’re wearing them in such hot weather. Time to pick a new uniform!
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response2mo
Thank you for providing feedback, we truly appreciate your input regarding your work experience here at Lazy Dog. In order for us to learn more, please email us directly at HR@ldeat.com.
- 4.021 Nov 2023ServerCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearIrvine, CA
Pros
a situation happend at work, i spoke with hr and management and they quickly helped me. I felt supported and heard
Cons
i can't think of any right now
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response5d
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review, we truly appreciate your input regarding your experience working at Lazy Dog. If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at HR@ldeat.com. Have a wonderful day!
- 2.015 Oct 2023Server/BartenderCurrent Employee
Pros
Cool coworkers, good food, good discount, ONE SINGULAR good manager
Cons
All the other managers suck and are rude and inconsiderate, too many comps, the “lazy dog way” is literally just let’s make this as difficult as possible, no auto grat in a place with primarily international tourists and have gotten screwed on big parties but still have to tip out all the money I made on the one table
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response2mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review. We appreciate your input and would like to hear more about your experience. Please email us at HR@ldeat.com.
- 3.020 Nov 2023HostFormer EmployeePrescott, AZ
Pros
Hardly ever boring and friendly coworkers
Cons
You don't get tipped out by the servers regardless of how much you help them
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response5d
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review, we truly appreciate your input regarding your experience working at Lazy Dog. If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at HR@ldeat.com. Have a wonderful day!
- 5.021 Nov 2023ServerFormer Employee, more than 1 yearIrvine, CA
Pros
Good tips and good management
Cons
Nothing to note for cons
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response5d
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review! We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at Lazy Dog. If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at HR@ldeat.com. Have a wonderful day!
- 5.018 Nov 2023BartenderCurrent EmployeeAurora, CO
Pros
Great food, coworkers, managers. Best restaurant I’ve ever worked at, hands down.
Cons
Typical restaurant stuff… nothing horrible. No PTO, health insurance, etc.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response7d
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review! We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience at Lazy Dog. If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at HR@ldeat.com. Have a wonderful day!
- 5.016 Nov 2023ServerFormer Employee, more than 1 yearDowney, CA
Pros
nice people , great place to work
Cons
no holidays off, on your feet alot
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response7d
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review! We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at Lazy Dog. If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at HR@ldeat.com. Have a wonderful day!
- 2.015 Nov 2023HostessCurrent Employee
Pros
Flexible schedule and really good food
Cons
Poorly managed, they really do not care about you
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response7d
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Lazy Dog has management teams all over the country and all are trained to lead with empathy, decisiveness and a “never settle” attitude. We realize each team has its own unique challenges, but we make a conscious effort to train our leaders with the same core values. Help us learn more about your experience by emailing us at HR@ldeat.com.
- 5.06 Nov 2023Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearCosta Mesa, CA
Pros
Genuinely cares about their people, good pay and benefits, hybrid work schedule
Cons
Nothing that I can think of
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Response4w
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review, we truly appreciate your input regarding your experience working at Lazy Dog! If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at HR@ldeat.com. Have a wonderful day!
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 483 reviews left anonymously by employees. 68% of employees would recommend working at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -3% over the last 12 months.
68% of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.