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Docks Off 5th

3.5 (31 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Brenna B.

Ehhh, it's new and it's got some kinks that need to be worked out... Made a reservation for my birthday and was super excited to give them a try. The decor...BEAUTIFUL! Loved it so much. Definitely picturesque. However, like many others have mentioned...it's HOT! An uncomfortable type of hot. I was sweating almost immediately after sitting down. I really hope they can get the air situation fixed quickly, because it has the potential to be a really nice spot. Our server, Dee, did a pretty good job. She was timely and made sure we had what we needed. The food was pretty good overall. I do think it's a bit overpriced, but given the area and ambiance...I can understand it. They were out of a few items I wanted to try, so we settled with the seafood paradise and the shrimp and grits. Good portions. The seafood paradise was my fav of the night. Good flavors and a little spicy. The shrimp and grits were good as well, but nothing over the top spectacular. I ordered a watermelon lemon drop. It's was cutesy, but not very strong. I did have to get them to remake it, because there was a gnat in my first drink. Overall, it was okay, but I think they need a little work. Maybe once the newness wears off and they fix the air, I'll consider giving them another go. Oh yeah, gratuity is automatically included...FYI :)

Breanna T.

I got the chance to visit here and I'm so glad I did. As of right now this place is reservation only for tables and bar is first come first serve. If you are a local memphian you know that this was the old Jerry Lee Lewis spot and Docks on 5th gave this place a complete makeover! Very well decorated and and a much needed refresh! The service was great. I had reservations got there a little late and they still seated us. I will say that the place was hot as hell but the manager did explain that the air did go out but was going to be fixed the next day. Our server David was great. He was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. I got the chance to try a little bit of everything. Which I was so happy about. We started with the sliders , sticky ribs , wings and crab soup. All was very tasty. My favorite was the sticky ribs. They were literally fall off the bone. The entrees we got the seafood paradise, seafood pasta , the steak and frites and the chicken sandwich. Yes I know a lot of food haha. The chicken sandwich was underwhelming. I think it had to much sauce on it. But the steak was top tier! For dessert we go the merry go round platter! It comes out with sparklers which was a fun touch. We got the watermelon lemon drop , the margarita to drink and it was really good! This is a perfect place for a girls night, date night or night out with the fam! This is a great addition to downtown Memphis Beale street!

SEAFOOD LINGUINI shrimp, mussels, lobster meat + lobster cream sauce
Margaret J.

Date Night! The food was great 10/10!! NYC in the M-Town!! The vibe was electric!! The food was amazing and seasoned to perfection! We will definitely be back!! Cocktails: NOT SO OLD FASHIONED Buffalo Trace bourbon, angostura bitters, brown sugar, vanilla FRIENDS W/ BENEFITS cucumber vodka, st. Germaine elderflower, fresh pineapple juice, lime SMOOTH SAILING cognac, muddled strawberries, strawberry puree, lemonade Dirty Martini Tito's Appetizer: STICKY RIBS hoison, sweet chili glaze Entrées: SEAFOOD PARADISE jerk salmon & shrimp, lobster meat, peppers & onions, pineapple fried rice, open-faced pineapple SEAFOOD LINGUINI shrimp, mussels, lobster meat + lobster cream sauce We didn't order dessert, but it came out like bottle service with the lights and hype! Check them out!

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Lori D.

We were here for a moderate sized birthday party (8 people). The service was warm, accommodating, and competent. They gave great suggestions. The music was nice but conversation level. The food was also great! Everyone enjoyed their food & drinks. There is paid parking right behind the restaurant.

Island Salmon
DJuan L.

They are doing some really good cooking here. We had the fish and chips and the island salmon. The salmon was amazing and the rice felt like the star. A really great dish. The fish and chips were good but the portion size was less than expected. It came with 2 thin pieces and 2 square cubes of batter. The service could have been a bit better as well. I had to call my waitress to get a water refill and to pay. I would've appreciated if she checked on us more frequent. The service wasn't bad at all, but it could have been better.

Nina G.

Our First -- and Likely Last -- Visit We visited this new spot to celebrate our girlfriend's birthday, and whew... it was an experience. Starting with the positives: our server was kind and had a great sense of humor, and the decor was cutesy and inviting. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The food was mediocre at best -- heavily drenched in chili sauce and lacking seasoning. We ordered the salmon and the "Island Paradise" (served in a pineapple), but both dishes tasted precooked and reheated. The rice, especially, felt stale. I tried to substitute my vegetables and was told I couldn't, which was disappointing. Even the crispy Brussels sprouts I ordered came out lukewarm. The cocktails? Overly sweet. You could literally see the syrup settled in the glass. Now, the environment: unbearable. The restaurant was extremely hot inside, with no functioning A/C. I walked in happy and left irritated. The staff were visibly struggling -- one gentleman serving food had sweat dripping down his face. It was difficult to ignore the thought that it could've ended up in our food. The restroom smelled strongly of urine -- like a neglected public hallway -- and the door was hard to open. Our entire group took just a few bites and pushed our plates away. We dine out regularly, and this was hands down the worst dining experience we've had in Memphis. I understand the restaurant is new, but charging 20% gratuity after paying $200+ for such a subpar experience feels wrong. While I genuinely feel for the staff who tried their best in those miserable conditions, this is not a place I see myself returning to.

The cake
AGoddess G.

Docks Off 5th has good food and is definitely worth trying if you're in Memphis, but expect New York prices without the luxury-level service. The manager has a 'little Napoleon' attitude, which can make the experience frustrating. The atmosphere and menu are great, but management could use a reality check this is Memphis, not New York where the other restaurant is located. FYI, they charge a $20 cake fee just to refrigerate and cut your birthday cake.

Corn bread Caesar salad
Gloriane H.

The food is very good and service is ok. Only one person covering the large service area and the fact that they pre charged the tip made somethings nonnegotiable. This place is expensive and worth every penny but there is no way I would pay $24 for the delayed service received. It's a special place where people dress well for the ambiance and picture taking with celebrations all over.

Salmon BLT sliders & sticky ribs
Alyssa M.

Server was a little too pushy on us ordering but other than that the vibe and food was a 10/10.

The seafood linguine was very good.
Nancy V.

After waiting in the rain I was surprised no one opened the door to welcome us at 5:00. We did not realize they did not open until 5:00 so, we took a walk and waited, they knew we were waiting as they opened the doors for a delivery while we were standing there. I, would have invited us in as it was only seven minutes early. Unfortunately our first contact was with the rude hostess who chose to argue with us as we entered about not having a reservation. We were literally the only ones there! Thankfully everyone else was wonderful, our waitress Ty was exceptional, the lobster bisque was literally the best I have ever had, amazing! The two gentlemen that brought our entrees were professional and helpful. We did not catch the name of the young man that took the time to walk us out to tell us places we might enjoy on our stay knowing we love architecture, (he had multi colored hair). That was above and beyond and so appreciated!

Brunch!

Celebrated a birthday with my girlfriends at Docks for a Saturday brunch. Cannot beat the bottomless mimosas! We were treated like royalty and the entire staff was wonderful, especially our waiter Scott. Thanks Docks for making it a great birthday!

Amazing staff. My phone was charging in the back lol

I had a great time for my bday brunch. Staff was very accommodating they even charged my phone and gave my group shots as a bday gift. Thank yall!

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Amazing food, amazing drinks and amazing service from Todd. The atmosphere is incredible. Will definitely be back

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Place is bomb. Coyote was super helpful with drinks and shots recommendations. Definitely a go-to spot in Memphis.

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10 months ago

Scott is awesome. The food was okay--great ambiance .not budget friendly but i'd go again

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Dillion was the best bartender/server! I enjoyed my service when you go ask for Dillion

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7 months ago

Everything was Great. Food, drinks, music and Vibe. 10/10. We had the crab cake stuffed salmon and seafood paradise.

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