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    Dock House Restaurant

    3.9 (121 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Beautiful Bayside dining
    Rizma W.

    I was driving back from a business trip in New Jersey and I saw this place as I was coming over the bridge. I took the first exit off of the bridge and was delighted that this place was easy to find. It is situated right on the Bay and there is both indoor and outdoor seating available. After such a long drive, naturally I had to start with a cocktail. The peach Aperol Spritz was DIVINE!! This is only way I ever want to enjoy an Aperol Spritz. I got lucky to catch them on a Wednesday when they had a 3 course dinner for $32. I got the berry salad as a starter, the crab cake as my main and chocolate cake for dessert. The berry salad was everything I wanted it to be and more. Big ole chunks of candied walnuts (The only way that I'll eat walnuts), lots of fresh salad greens and a slightly peppery vinaigrette. A refreshing start to the meal. I thought my entree was only going to be a single crab cake. Instead it was a crab cake that was slightly smaller than a tennis ball, a portion of sauteed yellow and green zucchini, and skin-on mashed potatoes. The zucchini was cooked well and lightly seasoned. However they skipped the seasoning on the mashed potatoes which was really disappointing. It tasted like they literally just boiled and rough-smashed them.... but with a little salt they were salvageable. The crab cake reminded me of why I only eat crab cakes in the state of Maryland... Chock full of sweet lump crab meat, seasoned perfectly and with minimal filler and breading. Superb. I got the chocolate cake to go. It was ok. The frosting was the best part. The cake itself tasted mass produced instead of like it came from an actual bakery so after a bite or two I decided to toss it. Bobby was the consummate host: polite, friendly, and welcoming. Service was quick too... My cocktails and food came out in no time. Coincidentally, he's also the person who created the peach Aperol Spritz cocktail. This was a fantastic dinner, and a beautifully tranquil dining experience. I'll absolutely be back.

    Tuna Wrap
    Andy C.

    Service was good, however it took the server a while to check on us, when I needed something, after the food was delivered. Chipotle shrimp tacos were very good. Blackened Tuna wrap was ok. Dry needed lots of wasab mayo. Would get shrimp tacos on next vist. Cole slaw was very good. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating as well as bar.

    Dock House Main Dining Area
    Lawrence G.

    Absolutely ...Out on the Eastern Shore globetrotting and fishing with family. After an enjoyable day of rock fishing we stopped to eat and drink. The food and service was without question off the chart. Our server was pleasant and offered a variety of menu options and the ambiance sitting on the patio offered a breathtaking view. Definitely a place to eat, relax and enjoy the company of family.

    Cobb salad with salmon which
    Rachel S.

    Had a lovely dinner here with my daughter. It was beautiful night so we sat outside. I had the Cobb salad with salmon which was delicious- j ate the whole thing! My daughter had the Margaret's pizza and she said the crust was soggy. She had a few bites but took it home to put in air fryer and finish the rest later. We also had the crab Pretzel for an appetizer it was delicious, there was chunks of crab meat on top of the cheese as well- great touch!

    Tabletop happy-hour and game-day specials (Jan 2026)
    Rich S.

    We were crossing the Bay Bridge outside of Annapolis, and wanted a not-too-expensive peaceful waterside lunch. Just west of the Kent Narrows bridge, we came across Dock House, off US-50, with lots of parking and some free docking to the right (east) of a large enclosed boat-storage building. Dock House a bright restaurant with a light modern nautical theme. There's window seating for around 100 with a lovely view the narrows, also visible from the 25-seat bar. There's further indoor seating for another 80, and seasonal outdoor seating with water views for at least a hundred more! The bar area is self-seating, and it was pretty quiet on a Sunday early-afternoon (Jan 2026). Their friendly efficient staff took our drink orders immediately from their creative cocktail menu. We had a $12 Pomegranate Manhattan from their Classics: Louisville Old Forrester bourbon and bitters, gently sweet from tinted pomegranate juice and lightly flavored with a mild rosemary simple syrup. This was a delight! Our designated driver liked the quiet sophistication of the $8 spirit-free Cranberry Rosemary Spritz from their Mocktail list. They offer a wide range of seafood and American fare, with mains and sandwiches from $15-$40, plus soups, salads, and a kids menu. We had a bright fresh $15 Harvest Salad, a generous patch of light tender baby kale, bright cubes of soft roasted butternut squash and fresh walnuts, sprinkled with creamy goat cheese crumbles and sweet pomegranate seeds. We got their tangy maple vinaigrette on the side. A tasty fresh refreshing salad. And we went for their $19 "new" Fried Flounder Sandwich, crispy lightly-fried sweet tender flounder on white bread which they toasted for us. It had fresh lettuce and plenty of tomato slices, and a light layer of tartar sauce. A delicious crunchy handful, which we got with a generous side of piping hot lightly crispy fries. We loved the quiet cool of the place and the delicious food, the amazing water view, the attentive staff, and the chance to catch the afternoon football games on two TVs over the enclosed bar. A perfectly pleasant Sunday afternoon. It's easier than it sounds below to get to Dock House at exit 41 off US-50, just west of Kent Narrows, just off the public boat ramp under the bridge. There's plenty of parking east of that huge boat-storage building for several shops. Dock House is in a separate building at the north end of that parking. Or you can dock your boat there for free. TLDR, well, maybe read once: If you are westbound, Exit 41 just after of the Kent Narrows bridge puts you on Piney Narrows Rd, and you keep straight until you are nearly under US-50, then turn left to the boat ramp. If you are eastbound, from Exit 41 take a left on MD18 Main St and take the next left under US50 onto Piney Narrows Rd, just west of the Kent Narrows bridge, then an immediate right to the public boat ramp. Either way, in the ramp's parking lot you turn left, away from US-50, and keep to the right around the huge boat-storage building. Really, the first time you do it, you'll find that the only trick is to see that turn off Piney Narrows Rd towards the boat ramp.

    Burnt crab cake!
    Darlene L.

    Ordered takeout and was really disappointed. The food overall was bland. The steak was overcooked and lacked flavor, and the crab cake was burnt. The biggest issue, though, was the order being wrong. I ordered a chicken Caesar salad and even called ahead to confirm it, including requesting extra dressing. I was told everything was correct. When I got home, it was just a plain Caesar salad -- no chicken and no extra dressing. The only bright spot is I wasn't charged for the chicken I didn't receive. For the price, I expected much better quality and attention to detail. Not sure I'd return after this experience.

    Not an exciting pic
    Brian B.

    Brunch anyone? I checked out Dock House for the first time. And here is how it went down: The restaurant was mostly empty when we showed up, and it still took forever to get us seated. Strike one. We were seated and provided menus, but they didn't give us a kids menu and we have a kid with us, so we requested it. It came fast but strike two. Am I being too picky...maybe...NOT! Put waitress was nice enough, but wasn't 100% accurate about the menu as we would soon find out. However her kindness outweighed her mistakes. Not strike but a ball. As for the food....it was good, very good. Not great but very good and definitely worth visiting again and trying other items on the menu. As for the atmosphere, you can't beat water front and views. Enough said. Base hit. Yes I would go back.

    Dee M.

    Great views. Great service. Pretty interior. The seafood is fabulous. They have live music later in the day I stopped here on my way home from Ocean City to Anne Arundel County and it's always a great part of my day

    The view from our seats.
    D M.

    We stopped by for lunch after trying a couple other local places that had 1-hour wait times. There was no wait for a covered table outside with a great view, and the mood was much more relaxed than the other places we stopped at even though it looked a bit dressier. The servers were both competent and very nice, not always expected but really appreciated. We have an allergy issue with canola oil (used primarily because it is cheap) which they addressed by asking questions for clarity, making a note on the electronic ordering thingy (sorry for the technical terms) and then talking with the chef to make sure none of the components contained canola and then cooked the crabcake with butter instead. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the crab cake grilled cheese is one of the best sandwiches I can remember eating. We were eating late lunch time and there was a guitarist/singer doing live music. He did a nice job with the songs and was not overly loud. Overall there is not one bad thing I can say about the meal or the people. We had a great meal and a nice time. This one was added to our list of places to go back to.

    Popcorn calamari rock fish and shrimp
    Karlee H.

    The view is beautiful and there isn't a bad seat in the place. Service was good. I wasn't impressed with the crushes like I was in OC, this was really soda heavy. They did offer mocktail ones that my son loved to be able to try with me! The popcorn app was my meal and it was plenty. Loved the presentation and getting the Maryland feel with the old bay seasoning on the popcorn.

    Soft Shell Crab samich This was by far the best Soft Shell I have ever had and trust me I've had many.
    Bill T.

    Wifey and I decided to spend a gorgeous day on eastern shore, so off we went across the Bay Bridge. My roots are from Denton Maryland, so every time I can get across the bridge, I'm down. So, we decided on the Dock House after contemplating all of the obvious options on Kent Island. The location of the Dock House is a little weird, being tucked off on the other side of a dry stack, however plenty of parking and the place is huge with bar, indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for the indoor with the water view which was awesome. Our server was excellent, and the food was served perfectly in sync. We opted for lunch, the soft shell samich with truffle tots and Wifey had the shrimp po boy with fries. As an appetizer, we had the Dock House popcorn and boy was that a treat! This was a great experience, and we'll definitely put it on the the return list.

    Big menu
    Elaine F.

    This was my first visit to The Dock House with a bunch of my retired women friends. It was a gorgeous sunny day and they gave us a table in the room way in the back, with nice views of the water. The sangria was terrific. And the coconut shrimp was delish. Our server was Meghan, and she was awesome. Highly recommend.

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    Food was good, service excellent. Will def go back in summer so we can sit outside. A couple celebrations around us so that is good as well

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    Great lobster night. Excellent quality food and terrific service. Beautiful waterfront experience.

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