No one likes being in the doghouse, but being in a Dog Haus is a different story. The restaurant continues to expand beyond its original Southern California location based on the popularity of its gourmet sausages, which fuse German culinary tradition with Southern Californian flavors and ingredients. For instance, there's the bratwurst with mustard aioli and sauerkraut, or the cajun andouille with kung pao sauce.

The hot dogs are no slouches, either. As a rule, they come topped with high-quality ingredients, including wild arugula, roasted bell peppers, and haus chili. Craft brews flow from taps in sudsy cascades as rock music provides a soundtrack during meals.