We visited for my partner' birthday. We've been once before and had the lobster fondue, so we're excited to visit again. We called ahead to find out if there was a wait, as it was a Saturday evening. There wasn't, so we headed over, and we're seated immediately adjacent to the bar. Now, I loved the huge windows and watching the bar hustle and bustle, but we were seated right next to the door that exits to the deck and everytime a server brought food out, it would slam shut and was heavily distracting from conversation. We asked the manager if we could prop it open, but he mentioned that there was too many black flies as it's on the water. He didn't say anything about the other door that was fully open 3 tables away. Our server was *brand new,* and not only was it her first day on the floor, I got the distinct feeling it was her first day ever serving. She was fine, friendly, and overattentive, but incredibly flustered. We didn't mind, but I felt a bit bad for her. The food was AMAZING. Very few times do we repeat visit where allll of the food is as good as we remember. That lobster fondue is delicious. Also, the mac & cheese had huge flakes of lobster and crab, which were heavenly. I'd highly recommend visiting for a fun date. It's quaint with a yacht-casual vibe. Perfect for summer in Michigan. Pro: + Service ++ Food + Vibe Cons: - Door slamming - Random servers and bartenders forgetting guests were seated in the area speaking very loudly to each other from the door to behind the bar, etc. read more

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Our whole group loved Dockers! We came in around 1pm to sit on their beautiful expansive patio. They had a great band that day, playing acoustic music at the perfect volume, and the food, drinks, and service were all great! We really enjoyed the frozen drinks and sangria, and their crabcakes were SO delicious with a large helping of seasoned corn and a little spice. The servings were all large, great value for being right out on the water, and we really liked the vibes. We'll definitely be back next summer! read more

Dockers Fish House - AMAZINGly delicious crabcakes! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Great atmosphere and water /Marina views , updated menu for 2023 with items like lobster roll and tuna nachos . The Mussels are always a hit ... busy on the weekend but a great no stress easy in easy out by car or boat on a weekday to get a true summer vibe . Make sure you order the Bloody Mary with Polish rose and shrimp YUM . Live music usually Thursday through Sunday read more

Dockers Fish House - Bloody Mary - Sushi Bars Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I am a big fan of the outdoor tiki area of Dockers. It is my favorite spot to relax for drinks and food. Water view, a band, and great vibes. As Muskegon locals, Dockers is a staple at least once a summer. The lobster roll is my absolute favorite. I also enjoy really like the ahi tuna nachos. Can't forget the frozen sangria as well! Super good! Staff are kind and getting drinks/food doesn't take long at all. read more

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Great food, great service, great location and great vibe! We went on a Sunday afternoon and they had a fun live band. We asked for shade if possible and the hostess was nice enough to walk us around to try to find a seat that would work for us. The bang bang shrimp was delicious and a great portion. My husband had a fish sandwich - very tasty and generous portion! I have the Greek salad with blackened chicken which was also great. The kids had standard kids fare of chicken fingers, Mac n cheese and no complaints. read more

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Arrived by boat with a group of gals (and my wife) having a great time on the water. The dock hands were great getting the group safely on and off the boat. The food was good-service was a little slow but they were busy and the place was rockin so no big deal. Everyone was good with their meal-outside seating and live entertainment, and friendly wait staff and waterside with boat access-what else could you ask for! read more

Ordered the white fish and had old green beans that had gone bad in my dish. The dish was supposed to come with roasted red pepper coulis and didn't come with any. Beyond disappointing for a $28 dish. read more

What a disappointing visit to Dockers. When we originally moved to the area 9-10 years ago, our lone visit was unimpressive - food and service were just ok. Then we tried again a few years ago. Something changed - new owner, new menu, new chef, not sure what it is. It was amazing. Food was top notch!! Our trip there last week was horrible. Crab cakes: poor consistency, not cooked proper, poor taste quality; Mussels: the sauce was awful, incredibly over cooked; Bang bang shrimp: Im used to big large gulf shrimp but these were tiny pop corn or rock shrimp, I'm not exactly sure; Salads: we're fine but served on mini dishes making it impossible to eat without food falling off the plate; Smash burger: ugh! What a gross soggy mess! The flies were the worst. I get that eating outside on the water sometimes means having to deal with bugs but these black flies were overwhelming. It was as if the area hadn't been properly cleaned though out the summer. The server wasn't great but I'm not going to bash someone on the wait staff. Overall it was a very disappointing visit from start to finish. read more

Everything was great! We've been here several times and ordered about half the menu. Every time, the people are so kind! Also, the atmosphere is fantastic, with live music, fun drinks, and outdoor seating (sun and shade). The food is really good too! I have complicated allergies, and every time they have been extremely accommodating, running back to the kitchen several times to work with chefs and find something I can enjoy. It's really hard to eat out, and this is one of my few repeat restaurants that has never "poisoned me." Absolute must read more

Dockers Fish House - Sushi Bars Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

This place has been in business for a number of years and is still a wonderful place to eat. It's right on the water and the menu is extensive and varied so there's a little something for everyone. The summer bruschetta was absolutely wonderful. Fresh vegetables drizzled with balsamic glaze and goat cheese. Super tasty. The nachos arrive on a cookie sheet it's much more than one person could eat. If you add the pulled pork to it it's very scrumptious. The lobster macaroni and cheese left a little to be desired. It didn't have chunks of lobster like one would expect. More like shredded lobster mixed in very well. Oh server was very nice and accommodating. She was missing for long periods of time, but I understand that in this day and time staffing is an issue. So, do you want a nice experience at a fair price check out Dockers. read more

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This is the fifth time coming in on the boat the food order to go has been wrong and Luke warm I've been coming to this restaurant for years , never had a complaint, not shure if there under different ownership or why the quality of the food has changed but there creeping down to low quality from my experiences over this summer There are not many restaurants in this area to come into on the boat just very disappointed I have to give a negative review it's just been to many times now read more

Lunch here was great! Well season and generous portion of clam chowder and a huge spicy fish sandwich. Our server was excellent and very friendly too. Not five stars because the $10 cocktail was very weak. It was like most of the alcohol was in the few black berries lol. I'd opt for a beer or whiskey nest next time. read more

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Excellent. Have been here a couple times in our travels. The staff was good. Our server Olivia was great. We had Crab Cakes which were awesome. Too bad you don't get more than two. My fish n chips was good but my wife's lobster roll was great. Will be going back. read more

Love this place! Try the hot honey Brussels sprouts! Great music on the deck. Beautiful view overlooking the marina. I particularly like that we can boat to the front door read more

This is the coolest outdoor restaurant in west Michigan. The patio is great. The food was fun and pretty tasty. And the service was awesome! Super fun vibes for outdoor with a great band to top it off. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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For a place that bills itself as a "fish house," Dockers is extraordinarily bad at seafood. I ordered the snow crab, and I've never seen such tiny crab legs. Some were so small, the cracker was too wide to open them up. Not only that, but they did not have any seafood forks, so I struggled to get anything out of the crab with the massive dinner fork provided. Not sure how it was prepared, but the shell was rather soggy, making it even more of a challenge to crack open. For $80, I expected much higher quality product and preparation. My husband's meal wasn't much better. He got the fish and chips, which wasn't fried - tasted baked at best or microwaved at worst. Soggy and disappointing. The only thing I can recommend is the lobster fondue, which was...fine. If you are a seafood fan and looking to have a nice meal...this isn't the place. Maybe try the burger? read more

The lobster roll was amazing, the drinks are also good. My son had a burger and it was char broiled.... Tasted amazing. The milkshakes are definitely something to get if your a sweet eater. One came with a brownie on top and the other had a cupcake. My kids loved them! read more

Great service fabulous crabcakes and the best slushy sangria. i would go there again

Great fish choices. Haddock fish and chips are delicious. Two can share the large order and have a great meal. Great live entertainment on Thursday through Sunday during the summer. Views of Lake Michigan and lovely Harbour Towne condos. read more

Order the Feast with a group of people! Get a loaf of bread with it for dipping. The nachos were outstanding! If you like a Bloody Mary, this one comes with a Coronita! The Lobster Man N Cheese was a good one too (skillet style). I've been here 5 times in 7 years, food is always good! The Feast was tastier with the corn than the green beans years back! read more

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Our party stopped here for Fun Sunday. Oh what a fun time we had, a band and $3.00 off their Bloody Mary topped with two shrimp, a polish rose with a Miller Side Car. Packed with happiness everywhere. We tried the Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Bang Bang Shrimp with a cream sauce and Grilled Jalapeño Peppers. The weather was sunny and beautiful, which helped the party spirit. Definitely a crowd pleaser for a afternoon. Their hours are 12-7 on Sunday. They expanded their outside area so many more can enjoy their ambiance. read more

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I'm not one to leave bad reviews because I give people the benefit of the doubt but... I'm sorry but we were not very satisfied after dinner. Walking in, the place had a funny smell. Server was very nice but a little slow. Food was very slow. Our loaded bread appetizer was probably the best part but it took 25 min to get it. Usually I would just think it's bc they are busy but they weren't, not at all. There were 10 tables, max. Lobster/crab mac and cheese tasted fishy and pasta was over cooked. Popcorn shrimp was the same thing we get from the frozen section at the store and cold. My son had the BLT and loved it. I had the bang bang tacos and they were "okay". Again, I'm sorry to leave this review but felt I probably should. read more

We had a nice meal here tonight. Bailey took great care of of us! She was Johnny on the Spot and really fun! The mahi poke nachos were really great! My son had the BLTG and he said it was average. I had the roasted summer salad. I really liked it but asparagus is in season and the sprays were really tough. But I loved the dressing. Such a great salad. Ask for Bailey!! read more

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This was my first visit to Dockers. The only reason my review is a 2 star instead of 1, is because the ambiance, live music and service was stellar. That said....the food is NOT good. Well, the fried food items were great (shrimp, fries and chicken tenders), so it's a safe bet, but this restaurant markets itself for finer food. Do not bother! I got mahi-mahi tuna on greens (it was supposed to be a burger), and all I can say is yuck! I'm attaching a picture of the the mushy, fishy dish. Just yuck. Here's my advice, go and enjoy yourself, but stick with fried! read more

Dockers Fish House - Mahi-mahi mush. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Food was not good. Got a $28 lobster roll that was pretty average at best. The sweet potato fries were cold and greasy.

WATCH FOR SERVICE FEE!!! Good service. Good food. However they now charge a "SERVICE FEE" in all bills. So disappointing. I hate that it's sneaky on your bill. Can't give them a five star review anymore. Sadly. read more

We went here for dinner with our young grandchildren, we ate at the tiki bar it was so relaxing the band was playing, there were games for the kids! The food was tasty and our server Anthony was the best ! He was so friendly, informative on the food and very attentive! We felt like were on vacation on the keys! Oh and did I mention the fabulous milkshakes and key lime pie! We will be back! read more

Dockers Fish House - Vanilla milkshake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

We have been going to Dockers for several years. I always bet the "House Fish and Chips", which was a reasonable $18, and you got 2 fairly decent sized fish fillets and Fries/slaw. Went there on June 7, 2024, ordered the same, and they have reduced the size of the entree to ONE fillet, again with fries/slaw....for the same $18! If I wanted one fish fillet, I would have ordered from the kids menu....and they did not have an option to add another fillet for additional $$. If you wanted more, you have to buy another $18 entree. I understand that inflation is affecting all of us, but this is simply not the way to do it.....even the staff was very apologetic about it. The staff was great, but I spent nearly $700 for a group of 15 adults and 4 kids, and one might think that the kitchen could be a little more accommodating. My 30% tip was 150, as I always overtip if the service warrants it. I left dissapointed..... read more

Pricey, but well worth it. Staff was wonderful, friendly and hard working. Bloody Marys are fabulous! Best freakin' lobster roll I've ever had! Go for the live music on the deck, it's awesome! Can't wait to go back! read more

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This place looks like a nice atmosphere and our hopes were high when we went to have a nice dinner. The drinks were fantastic, we ordered appetizers and they were tasty. We got the crab cakes and the bang shrimp. We were anticipating great dinner, we ordered chicken dinner, and Lobster Mac and Cheese. The food come and the lobster Mac at 22.00 you expect it to be cooked right. The noodles were way over cooked and the water wasn't even salted and the noodles were bland! No flavor at all! The cheese was cold and just tasted nasty! My boyfriend got roasted 1/2 chicken that was cooked to death and dry as sand paper. The potatoes with it were cooked so much they were dry and rubbery! We sent both back and were disappointed. Service was ok and we probably wouldn't go back for food but drinks and appetizers possibly. read more

The server was awesome, food was wonderful but the drinks seemed a little watered down. Very little flavor, couldn't really even taste the alcohol. read more

After seeing the reviews snd photos, I thought I would get the lobster roll. My friend who had ordered this last year said the lobster roll was terrific. She ordered one this time too. This was lobster spread on a roll. No big chunks of lobster at all. It didn't even taste like lobster. Neither of us will order that again. Definitely not worth $25. My husband had the blackened salmon and loved it. read more

Frozen fish fried to mush. Waited 20+ minutes for a drink they didn't know how to make. Won't go back! read more

2 for 2 this summer. Both times disappointed. Very sub par even with COVID considerations. Waiting for over 2 hours for our meal was over the top. Asking for help several times and the wait staff continuing to be unresponsive. If you are going to add tables and expand your restaurant you need the staff and equipment to support it. While there are clear menu staples that people come back for during this difficult time think about reducing menu items and having a limited menu. While people may be disappointed with their limited choices. That is much better than upsetting customers with very poor service. Inside barter was awesome and help me with my order, since I could never get my waitress to help us. Even for more water. read more

Great outside patio, covered and uncovered you can see the water. Many choices on the menu along with some great drinks. I had the blackberry lemonade, I would recommend it. We also had the fish and chips and the lobster roll. Fish and chips were huge and we only got the half order. They have really good tartar sauce. The lobster roll was stuffed and fresh tasting. I also got the sweet potato fries and they were also very good. Service was as expected and friendly. They have a shark outside to takes pics with which my daughter loved. read more

Great place to sit outside and enjoy a meal! The clam chowder was delicious with plenty of clams and potatoes. I enjoyed the cherry mule and Old Bay Salmon. I recommend this place. It's a hidden gem in Muskegon. read more

I was driving back from Ludington and found this place in a Google search. Reviews were good so decided to stop in. So glad I did! The place is huge, doesn't look big from outside but it is. You can sit out on the deck which overlooks a marina. I went with the CAPTAIN'S FISH & CHIPS. You can get full or half size, I went with the full and it was HUGE. 2 huge fillets of fish cooked perfectly. Also came with a roll and this cinnamon butter that was amazing, coleslaw, a piece of corn and homemade potato chips. You also get tater sauce and homemade chip dip. It was a great meal and I would stop in again when in the area. Staff was friendly and helpful, wait staff on point. If there was anything to complain on it would be there is no sugar/sweet n low/equal on tables so I had to ask. I was brought literally 2 packets of sugar. The corn was not the best, it seemed like frozen corn which I am not a fan of. Minor little things in no way would keep me from coming back. read more

Dockers Fish House - CAPTAIN'S FISH & CHIPS - Sushi Bars Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Do not order the shrimp po'boy! They fill half a sub bun with lettuce, a dab of sauce and about 10 tiny shrimp for $17!!

Good food and good atmosphere, right in the water. Nice staff too. The drinks were delicious.

Dockers offers 'baby bake' potatoes as a side dish. It is the only place I've been to that offers them they are delicious. The last time I ordered them, they were supposed to come with butter & sour cream. The dish arrived without either. I asked for the butter (I didn't care for sour cream) and the waitress took over 5 minutes to bring the condiments. Because the potatoes are so small, they cool quickly and the butter the waitress brought was cold and rock hard. They should have some servings of butter set at room temperature for people who order baked potatoes. This was their third day of operation for the season so they are hopefully working out the bugs. read more