[Update Jan 2010 - Pirate Dog is no longer at SW 5th and Morrison. Unsure if they are still open]
Location: SW 5th and Morrison and SW 10th and Yamhill
Spring is here and with spring comes baseball. With baseball comes dogs. Not little pooches, but hotdogs and sausages. A few weeks ago, a new dog cart appeared on SW 5th and Morrison across from the remodeled Meier and Frank building and the entrance to the shishi Nines Hotel. I can only imagine what the manager thought the first time he saw a food cart out his door. This area, the brick sidewalk surrounding the venerable old Pioneer Courthouse is home to some great fountains, a burrito cart and a soup cart. Now, dogs.
Pirate Dog is a father and son business with, well, a pirate theme. Their motto is “Eat ad Pirate Dog or DIE!!!” I don’t think they will really run out and cut you with a cutlass if you walk by, but… They offer numerous dogs ranging from an all beef hot dog to specialty sausages like brats and Louisiana hots. Instead of offering just a dog and some condiments, they have a full menu with different options already put together. I had the “Fire in the Hole” – a Louisiana Red-Hot. I added some mustard (which you always should do with sausages) and sauerkraut for a pretty good tasting dog. Even the beaver in the fountain liked it.
Most of the dogs range from $3-5 with extras running around 50c. The cart is pretty nice with a great umbrella, so if it is sprinkling, you can hunker inside while they prepare your lunch. Head on down some day and try a Pirate Dog.
Sample Menu:
- Pirate Dog – all beef frank – $2.50
- Grog Dog – bier sausage – $3.50
- Shanghai Smokey – double smoked sausage – $3.50
- The Land “Lover” – Vegetarian dog – $4
- East Coast Pirate – all beef frank topped with cole slaw and deli mustard – $4
- Long John Silver – 1/2 lb beef and pork frank with chili and cheese – $7
- Condiments include Sauerkraut, tomatoes, pickles, jalapenos, chili, cheese, and cole slaw and range from 25c to $1.
Hours: Weekdays at lunchtime (though they hope to also be open evenings in the bar districts.)
Phone: SW 5th and Morrison Cart – 503 313 2498; SW 10th and Yamhill cart – 503 312 8560
Email: eatordie@piratedogpdx.com
Website: www.piratedogpdx.com
I’ve seen this cart up on 10th and Yamhill as well.
The only things missing are brats and Polish dogs. I love me a good Polish with brown mustard and loads of kraut.
Actually, they do have Brats and Polish dogs. I only listed out a few items from the menu. They have 10 different options for dogs.
I’m still awaiting someone to have Leberkase.
I am so walking with the dog this afternoon and getting a Polish. Thanks for the info (and nice writeup).
Arrr, matey!
These dogs ROCK. I had something called the “Zach special”- I think it was a brat. Cream cheese and grilled onions. SO GOOD that I went back an hour later and got another one.
My daughters and wife also had their fill and loved ‘em.
Don’t miss this cart. 10th and Alder.
AARRRR Matey- I love their dogs- they are the best around. The Shanghai Smokey is one of my favorites. I highly recommend getting one!
Jenny, Jeff and ZacK:
I knew the Pirate Dog would be a great success! Everybody loves hot dogs. It is a wholesome All American Food for Fun Loving
All American People!
The Very Best Wishes to you All!
Jenny, Jeff and Zack:
wow, gorgeous food cart!
nikki
These guys would be perfect for an event we are trying to organize around the Pepperdine vs. University of Portland baseball game on 5/9.
We’re a bunch of Portland-based Pepperdine grads trying to show some love for our baseball team, welcome back our Portland-based students, and express our connection to the Portland community.
Looking for 2-3 PDX Food Carts to participate!
Hello all,
I just wanted to give a HUGE thank yo to Pirate Dog for coming out to our Pepperdine alumni event this past Saturday!
Everyone, and I mean everyone who attended said that those dogs and sausages were easily the best they had ever tasted.
Keep up the great work, and i will see you on 10th and Yamhill!
Sherman
I love pirate dog.
i don’t go to the one on 5th and morrison though, there is another one on 10th(??) near the max, and i happened to stop by there one day.
these are the best dogs in portland.
the person that works there is great too, her name is jenny, and she is really awesome. she wasn’t wearing any pirate garb when i met her, so i gave her a wristband with a skull and crossbones on it.
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Have anyone seen the cart lately? I tried to look for it last Wed. (9/9/09) but no luck. Thx!
Yeah, I heard that their truck broke down and they can’t vend without it. I think that they are supposed to be back soon though. And, I think they do events and such too.
Any recent updates? I miss this cart a lot – definitely my favorite hot dogs in town. I hope they come back soon!