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    By The Docks Restaurant

    3.7 (570 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    NY steak
    Cheryll V.

    If we want to eat out but don't want to think about what to order or what's on the menu, we always head to By the Docks because we know we'll never go wrong. We were immediately seated and as always, the food did not disappoint though this is my first time writing a review. The crab cake is always a must for us -- absolutely delicious every time. My daughter had the NY steak, which she said was incredibly tender and flavorful. My other daughter devoured her Double Smash Burger so quickly that we didn't even get a chance to take a picture! The Greek salad and Natty Boh Beer Mussels were fresh, flavorful, and so comforting. The staff were pleasant and attentive, and the whole atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. By the Docks continues to be one of our favorite spots for a relaxing, satisfying meal. Highly recommend!

    Crab Imperial
    Garid G.

    A great experience with excellent customer service and delicious food. It could have been because we had a larger party and needed the additional attention but service was excellent for our party of 10. We had a great time. The waitress always had the drinks filled and was never too far for long. The ambiance is mostly casual and family friendly. Don't feel the need to dress up. The crab imperial was excellent. The special sauce they use was amazing and food was all seasoned very well. We highly recommend. The bread before dinner was also warm. No complaints. We would love to come back and try something different.

    Seafood Club
    Joshina B.

    Stopped in for lunch during restaurant week. And I was thoroughly pleased from start to finish. Greeted and seated immediately upon entering. The restaurant is clean and with classy beach like aesthetics. The bathroom well maintained. Our server was very attentive to the table. The food was sooo good in every bite. Chef Kiss. I heard they have a great brunch, so I can't wait to come and experience the brunch. Definitely check this place out.

    Orange creamsicle crush
    Aurisha S.

    The drinks and service was the best thing at this restaurant! I heard so many good reviews about the crab cakes, but they are not good at all. Save yourself the time. I would only go back for the drinks and the service of our amazing waiter.

    Restaurant decor

    Great place great atmosphere great service if you're looking for crab cakes or seafood this is the place.

    Halibut with crab, fried potato balls, spinach
    Jenna H.

    Perfectly cooked fresh seafood, great cocktails, excellent service, great finish with dessert and coffee!

    Gnocchi & Crab
    Mary W.

    This restaurant is a bit deceiving from the outside -- the parking lot has plenty of space but the lines are really faded. Once you walk in, though, it's surprisingly huge and beautifully designed. It's two stories with some great semi-private dining areas. The food was outstanding. I ordered the Gnocchi and Crab, and it was fantastic! The picture honestly doesn't do it justice. The dish comes with gnocchi, wild mushrooms, lump crab, a bacon cream sauce, and truffle oil, topped with even more bacon and crispy wild mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious. I also tried some of my fiancé's crab cake, which was very good as well -- flavorful with little to no filler. I would come back just for this pasta dish and this place is an hour away from me!

    Maryland half and half soup  Colossal jumbo lump crab cake  Lamb chops  House salad  Stuffed mushroom caps
    Michael-Alan G.

    Fantastic Energy and Top-Tier Service Despite the Crowds! I visited By the Docks this past Friday to celebrate my friend's birthday and catch the tail end of Restaurant Week. Even though it was an incredibly hectic Friday night, the experience was a win. We were 10 minutes late due to traffic, but we called ahead and the staff was very accommodating. When we arrived, the lobby was packed. Since I'm in a wheelchair, the other patrons were kind enough to usher me to the front to check in. Despite the crowd, we were seated in under 5 minutes. Our server, Abner, was honest from the start, giving us a heads-up that it was a "crazy" night. We did have a kitchen mix-up where our entrees arrived before our soup and salad. Abner was clearly frustrated on our behalf, but we told him to just bring it all out--and the food did not disappoint! The lamb chops were tender and flavorful, and the crab cake really "brought it" in terms of quality. My peanut butter and jelly bread pudding was the perfect finish. I also want to mention that the manager made it his business to stop by our table at least twice to check on us. I apologize that I didn't catch his name, but I thought that was a great touch considering how busy they were. The space is a bit tight for a wheelchair when it's that crowded, and the bathroom is smaller than expected for a place this size, but I was still able to maneuver fine. Big thanks to Abner and the team--I'll definitely be back!

    MiMi K.

    Let me start by saying, I love By the docks. I have been here several times but this time I was extremely disappointed. I got the crab cake and shrimp as my dinner and the Oyster Rockefeller and I have had before, yesterday they were absolutely terrible. They were covered in spinach and it was completely overwhelming. The crab cake was ok and the shrimp were overcooked. I will give them another try but the other day was not the best experience.

    Broiled rockfish $27 from May 2024
    Lisa L.

    We came for dinner on Saturday, 1/25/25 with reservations at 7 pm, but the lobby area was very crowded. We didn't get seated until 45 minutes later. The restaurant shouldn't take more reservations than necessary. Our waitress Kimberly was very nice and attentive, but the broiled rockfish was overcooked and smaller than what we had in a previous visit. The best food item was the fried calamari appetizer, which was large and tender. Our table was close to other tables that you can hear their conversations so don't discuss anything personal. Finally, the women's bathroom stall floors were wet, but it was not raining or snowing that day. The men's bathroom paper dispenser was not working. Overall, I would not recommend coming here on a Saturday unless you're not hungry.

    Kimberly A.

    By the docks was so good that I literally made a TikTok review right after leaving lol. They have beyond amazing service, delicious , reasonably priced drinks, and the restaurant is so aesthetically pleasing, especially with the boats hanging from the ceiling. I absolutely love the $25.99 Tuesday night special where you can get a salad, crab cake dinner with two sides, and a crème brûlée for dessert! you also get free bread!

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