Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ in Venice Gardens - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Please update this …. It is closed….. no longer in business

Unfortunately, it appears this establishment is OUT OF BUSINESS. As of today, 7-22-24, sign on door says FOR LEASE and restaurant is gone!

Went by the Venice location today (7/5/2024) only to find out they have closed. It looks like it is closed for good. Too bad. Usually enjoyed it. If they are going to be back open, I will update my review.

Ordered two dogs via DoorDash. Both the same. Both with mustard, ketchup, sauerkraut and onions. Dog #1, sauerkraut and onion but no mustard or ketchup. Dog #2, mustard and ketchup, but no sauerkraut or onions. Is it that difficult? I don't know how to place my order any more clearly. Very disappointed. I'll just go to Jersey Mike's in the future.

First time there. Walked in and it smelled very burnt and not like bbq burnt. Ordered from friendly staff. Food took a long time to come out even though we were the only ones in the restaurant at lunchtime on a Saturday. I ordered the Southwest Bowl and Mac n’ cheese. It is served on a cold skillet, cold black beans, cold corn, diced tomatoes and pulled pork on top. No other flavors and right out of the can. My family of four didn’t like anything they got (chili cheese dog -cold, nachos and kids slider). Very disappointed-will not be back. Prices were super high too.

Went to restaurant at 7:30 and already closed and I wasted my time going there very dissatisfied and disappointed.

The very best BQ pulled pork sandwich . My husband had chili cheese dog and said it was a very high-quality hotdogs and delicious tarter tots. Will definitely go back to this restaurant!!

My daughter and I come here all the time for lunch. We love the food and atmosphere. The food is great and the serve yourself beer wall is such a great idea. We will definitely continue to come back.

The food was very tasty, people were polite and friendly. Tater tots were cooked properly, not a soggy mess. I only seen baked fries on the menu. Prices were on expensive side. Very clean. They offer many varieties of beer. Husband had the brat duo, I had the nacho dog. Buns were fresh and soft.

Very $$$ overpriced for bland and mediocre food...place was dead at 1pm on a Saturday??? All 3 of us did not feel well immediately after and for the rest of the day???

Really good chili hotdogs. I have not had the BBQ yet but it looks and smells good. They make the chili the correct way and the price is about average for what you get. I had the two chili dogs and fries, I was full when I finished.

Stop in, have your choice. It's all good!

We did take out and placed order in person. No onions (1 meal we asked for onions)on our food $72 including tip. What we rec'd was the mother load of raw onions. Maybe a teaspoon of tomatoes on our nachos..2 orders. Chilli cheese dog was loaded with raw onions. I really doubt we will be back. The order taker was higher than a kite....hmm Pulled chicken was delicious.

If you want a really great hot dog, bratwurst, or barbecue, come here!! Their dogs are out of this world great. They taste fantastic, they are always juicy, and they have snap when you bite them. The various styles of dogs are wonderful. The bratwurst with sauerkraut and mustard is simple, yet complex enough to tantalize your taste buds! Their menu is very loaded with the Memphis dog, the Chicago dog, the mac and cheese dog, and too many others to list. They also have barbecue. Very good barbecue. I tried the brisket bowl with my choice of sauce. The brisket was sliced thinly and was very juicy. The brisket and the rest of the bowl were quickly consumed. The sides are awesome too! I can recommend the tots,the coleslaw, the red skinned potato salad, the baked beans, the cornbread. Everything I have tried here has been awesome. The next item is for the adults only. They have a beer wall! They give you a card that unlocks the beer and you can sample to your hearts delight!! The staff are excellent and they are happy to serve you and are very responsive to your needs.

What a find....a reasonably priced, great quality place for hot dogs, burgers, BBQ, beverages and lots of pour your own craft beers & wine creations! It all looked good-and can customise your order. Outside & inside seating... TVs for sports, clean restrooms and great service. Honestly do not know why anyone would not like this family friendly place!

Service was friendly I had 2 Chicago dogs toppings and presentation was knock out but I've had better hot dogs and buns

serve yourself beer and wine taps... it's fun. they give you a card to swipe and you can try different ones. Food was great too. Went for a trivia night, family atmosphere, kid friendly

I didn't see a smoker at all. How do you "make" your BBQ then? Is it just pre-packaged and microwaved? Just curious. ***In response to your reply where you avoided the rather simple question: "proprietary"?? I'll take that as a NO you don't have an actual smoker and have actual fresh made on site BBQ. Holy skirting the question! If I wanted pre-packaged warmed/microwaved BBQ I can get that at the supermarket. And I actually took a start off for you comical answer.

Finally tried this place, and was very impressed. Great tasting hot dogs. Friendly staff, fast service, and a spotless environment. Will definitely return and try more food options. Highly recommend!

Normally don't like tater tots but these are the best in Venice. Hot dogs are decent size for the cost. Excellent customer friendly service from staff. Will be back.

Great food, great beer selection

In all honesty I would have never tried this place if they didn't host a Harry Potter trivia night, which was great. The quality of the food surprised me as everything I had was great. Their beer wall was great, and the food was reasonably priced for the portions, as well as very tasty. Will be back.

What a great concept. The food and drinks were excellent.

Great laid back atmosphere and the slaw dog was delicious.

The beer wall is great! Watch your game and get your own beer! The food is great quality and I enjoy their selection of BBQ sauces!

Good service Mediocre food Kind of boring

The baked potato hot dog was awesome, the sweet potato tater tots wonderful and we cannot wait to go back. We drove 15 miles to eat there and will do it again & again! The hot dog was great quality, the employees were very nice. We rate this a 20 on a scale of 1-10!!

Place is slept on. Really good food reasonably priced as well. L

Hot dogs were room temp. Tater tots were bland. Buns were hard. Management was notified.

Good stuff. I like the concept pouring my own beer.

ordered 2 hot dogs the dog and toppings where good but the bun was hard ? this place is not cheap so they should keep the quality up its easy to now the bus is hard

Great place with great food and service

Good was good, service was pleasant, Country music was playing so that could have been better, but the football game was on so life balances out. Would recommend.

My first and last time esting at this restaurant. I went with 2 chili dogs and their baked French fries. I asked my server how the frys are. She recommended them. They were horrible. They were cold. I don't think they ever saw an oven. The buns of the hot dogs felt and tasted stale. The chili sauce was too soupy and it made an incredible mess trying to eat them. The quality of the hot dogs was high and the flavor of the chili was very good.

My mother was craving hot dogs, so I goggle searched. Craves was EXCELLENT!!! Best hot dogs in a long time!!

I ordered the pulled pork platter. It was super moist and tasty. the variety of BBQ sauces is nice, and the coleslaw is some of the best around. The place is clean and tidy with friendly staff, it's worth a stop.

This place delivers consistently on exactly what it promises. I've dined in, had both carryout and delivery several times. Not once has it been below the good standard initially presented. A fine quality not fast but quick BBQ restaurant. As it should be.

WAY too long to wait for food ..get a better system would not return even though Hot Dog was good

The employees were super nice and the atmosphere was super fun. Very, very clean! The beer tap wall was tons of fun! And all the sides were amazing! Would recommend for fast-casual and a good time!

The service was friendly and attentive. The food was well portioned and good! Tater tots and fries were crispy and good! The atmosphere was quiet when we went but likely because it was between lunch and dinner time. They have a wall of assorted beer you can self pour. We look forward to return again

Nice place, great variety, and service is quick. I've been here a few times and always enjoy it.

Great hotdogs and mac and cheese

What drew me in was the Mac n brisket sandwich! And it was everything I had hoped it would be! The staff were super friendly the place is clean and the food was the bomb diggity!!

Love the baked fries!! Staff is great and food is consistent

Fantastic food! Pulled pork, mac n cheese, potato salad, cole slaw, and the chocolate chip cookie were phenomenal! The people running the show we also really wonderful people.

So my friend and I have stopped in a few times for their beer flights and last time we had the chicken nachos! They were really tasty! The only thing we wish they had was some live music or something to make the place a little more lively! Just saying! Other than that, definitely worth checking out!

Overall everything was good. I ordered the Memphis dog, sweet potato tots and a side order of smoked brisket so I could try the different sauces they had on the table. My wife ordered the loaded tots and macaroni and cheese. Free drink refills also. Would definitely come back when in town again.

Picked up some food to go. Everything was really good!we had the loaded tots, garlic parm wings, and tried some different hot dogs. Really enjoyed everything! Inside,

Have only eaten there once and had a chili dog. It was good, but if they steamed the bun it would be just like my old favorite @ A&W. We go back.

Was there for a painting class and disappointed with the mediocrity of the tacos tbh 🤷🏽‍♀️ and the fries were just not good

Great hot dogs and the best tater tots! The back of the restaurant is the place to sit...tvs to watch, spacious. Love this place. Try the chili cheese dog. Yum 😋

Every was great! Our dogs were cooked perfectly, the Buffalo sliders were delicious and my chili cheese fries were yummy. The staff was friendly and quick and the atmosphere was clean and open. Definitely recommend!

Friendly establishment. Food was good.

The pulled chicken nachos are delicious!👌

BEST HOT DOGS EVER!!! Amazing fries! This was such a good experience. One of the owners, Jacob, and close friend, Charle, prepared and served our food and exuded pride and care about their product, the restaraunt, and customer feedback! Great music, a wide selection of beer, and GREAT looking BBQ (another customer ordered) and a wide assortment of sauces! I will definitely be coming back to try everything!