This is the spot Southern Connecticut! Returned to my old stomping grounds in Milford recently on business and saw this spot from I-95. Then a coworker recommended going here. So glad we did. Amazing beer and really solid pub grub. Let's start with the Chowder in a bread bowl. Very thick, plenty of clams and bowl was very tasty. As good as any in San Fran. We also had wings, pretzel bites and pizza. Everything was tasty. Brews are fantastic too. We tried about 4 different drafts and no complaints. My favorite was Usual Suspects, a not too bitter IPA. Secret Handshake was my friend from LA's favorite. Service was great, in fact I credit our server (who looked like she could be AOC's younger sister) for helping us select the right beers for each person. Atmosphere is also amazing, great views of the river and a marina. Can't wait to stop here again when in Milford, CT read more

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Love this place always dependable with good customer service it's always crowded for a reason

My wife and I had some unexpected free baby sitting so wanted to do something more than a dinner for date night. I googled looking for trivia that night and found this place on the Best Trivia Ever website. Surprised I hadn't heard of it before since it's near where I work. Beers were decent. Food was standard bar/beach fare and most of it sounded better than it was, but we didn't leave hungry and really you're not going here for the food. It was too cold for them to have everything opened up, but I'd love to come back and better weather. read more

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My daughter and I came here after a beach day. I have been here a couple times with friends and the vibe is great. The brewery has three levels with and a bar on all levels. My daughter and I sat on the second level which overlooks the bottom level and the Housatonic River. There are a variety of games to play, a beach area which is situated on the bottom level, and different seating areas for parties or for big groups. The beach area is served by a food truck at the bottom level and not by the restaurant itself. The menu from the food truck is a little different from the restaurant menu. I have dined at the beach area before and the food was good. I actually liked the food better from the food truck than the restaurant itself. You get to enjoy the sand and the beautiful Housatonic River while eating. It's nothing like enjoying your meal and rubbing your feet in the sand. My daughter and I ordered a pizza and chicken wings. The wings were half Korean Barbecue and the other half was Garlic Parmesan. The wings could of been fried a little longer and needed more seasoning but other than that, the wings we're good. The pizza was good to but the sauce was lacking flavor. The customer service was good and are waiter was nice and very pleasant. It can become very busy so food might come out at a slower rate but you have the beautiful view and atmosphere to enjoy. Last but least, it's a great place to have a birthday dinner, hang out with friends or family, and enjoy the night playing games. read more

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Dockside Brewery is located right on the water, with laid back vibes and delicious food. We enjoyed the motha clucka nashville hot chicken sandwich with fries, drinks, and dessert (brownie with ice cream and whipped cream). They also have loaded nachos, wings, salads, pizzas, burgers, and more! Plentiful parking in the lot or nearby streets. Service was great. We went on Wednesday for trivia night! It's a very competitive/fun game with friends to test your knowledge in music, food, sports, movies, celebrities, etc. Will definitely be back! read more

Can't say enough about this amazing place. We always overstay bc we love it so much. The menu has everything you could want and every dish and presentation is flawless. But truthfully it's the layout, the views and ambiance of the entire restaurant that makes it the place you never want to leave. And most of all- THE SERVICE is exceptional! Everyone is so helpful and attentive. Courtney & Morgan 10/10- thank you so much! And thank you Ava and Harley for always looking out for us! What a great team;) read more

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It's my birthday and my son brought me there want to get in igloo but not sure bough people so next time food was delish and we will be back #foodie #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth read more

Surprised my gf for her bday ! She had never been to my favorite spot and she and our other gf LOVED EVERYTHING! Great service, DJ was , food was outstanding, the decor was top notch a must see, gold was tasty and drinks were OMG so yummy ! I'll be back next week for another bday party and bringing new guests ! I will be their favorite customer ! This prize will definitely help me bring others even more frequent #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth read more

This place was nice they had plenty of parking. This place is right on the water and the view is nice. It was a warm day and the breeze was much needed. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have 3 levels of outside seating and a bar outside. They have tvs outside as well. We went here on a Friday afternoon for some drinks and appetizers the staff was friendly. We had the Philly egg rolls buffalo winging, Parmesan boneless wings, and fried pickles the food was good. read more

Dockside Brewery - Philly Egg Rolls - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

We had the best time at the flannel party! Even got a few bracelets #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth

I came here for lunch with two past co-workers and had a lovely time. Our waiter was super patient and very available. Nice waters to the table good timing on the food and drinks. I had a Cobb salad that was absolutely divine I added avocado and I always hesitate on bacon but this one had super crispy perfect bacon on it. My friends got a mushroom burger and the other a fig prosciutto pizza. I would definitely return again! read more

Very nice atmosphere Staff very accommodating towards our large group Food tasted nice and fresh read more

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Love the ambience of Dockside - right by the water and plenty of boats nearby. Perfect for a sunset dinner or to grab some drinks during the day. I recently visited for the first time and I loved my experience! Our service was good. I highly suggest making reservations on the weekends because now in the summertime it gets super busy. Expect to wait a bit for your food. For an appetizer, we got the loaded nachos (added pulled pork) and they were incredible! Such a large portion as well. I got the lobster roll and it was good but I was expecting more lobster for the price ($32). See my picture for reference - the left side of the roll is bare. The fries were seasoned well and delicious. My boyfriend got the Mutha Clucka chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it. The meal wouldn't be complete without a drink - I got the strawberry margarita which was great! read more

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Had a few beers and the chicken sandwich with a colleague of mine. The beer was great but the chicken was a bit dry. I really like the location. The dock side establishment was well kept and provided a very nice vibe for a post work meal. Now to the service: considering the only thing our server did was take our order then sit and chat with her friends - pretty sad given there was only 4 other tables being used in the place. We even had to get the attention of the bartender to check out. The kitchen staff and the busser did more than our server. We were never even asked if we wanted another beer or water refill. read more

Been here several times now, never had a bad meal. Food is always delicious and the portions are big. Beer selection is outstanding and the view from the patio is beautiful. read more

Beautiful outdoor seating spaces with pretty views. Tasty beer, great food, and friendly for larger parties. The frozen drinks and mudslides are delish! read more

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First time here we sat by the water and it was beautiful. Our waitress America was very nice and checked on us often. We ordered nachos and added guacamole and pulled pork very disappointed. Barely no cheese or pulled pork on the nachos. For $21 if I wanted chips and guacamole I would've gotten that instead I told the waitress but nothing was done. I also got the cali flatbread that was good and my friend got the pesto chicken sandwich she felt there was too much pesto that made the bread soggy. We got frozen drinks u can taste the alcohol. I will probably give this place another try and ask for more cheese on my nachos read more

Excellent food, ambience, and service! My husband and I were looking to try a new restaurant near the water because it was a perfect spring day. I'm so happy we decided to try Dockside! Everything was tasty from my Just Peachy Mule, to the fried calamari, to the oh so delicious hot buttered lobster roll with fries. The menu has something for everyone whether it be food or drink. There is plenty of pretty outdoor seating to hang out and enjoy a beautiful day or night by the water. Our server was also very attentive. We will be back for sure! read more

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We love bringing our family to Dockside! So family friendly! My kids love going! #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth

Food was good. Sadly, this was my first time and the service really stuck. We waited over 20 minutes for a server and when the hostess that sat us came over, she did apologize but said they were very busy - however, there was a lot of open seats. I sure would hate to see if that place was packed how long we would have waited. Our waiter was servicing tables inside, on the deck right outside the bar and on the lower part. We saw people come in, get waited on and served before a waiter even came to our table and that is because my husband went and said something to the hostess. Then my husband got his beer, the food came out and my husband had to go and ask for my ice tea that I never received. Certainly, not a good first-time experience. If it was for the fact the food was good, I wouldn't even consider coming again but will give it one more try at another time. A suggestion would be to have assisted waitress/waiters to each area instead of having them covering the inside, upper deck and lower deck. It would also be helpful if they had name tags. read more

Great selection of beers, be sure to check the rotating selections. Prettymellow vibe on Halloween, but bumping on Friday night. Festively decorated. Food looked good, but we were there for the beer. Great bartender. Try the vanilla chocolate straw pastry stout or the Maine Fall for a clean finish. read more

Went for lunch with a large party (12 people). Keep in mind this is a BREWERY. Everyone orders a drink and my husband orders a beer. Drinks come out, except his beer. Okay, that happens so we wait. And wait. And wait. I ask the waitress..."oh right! We ran out of that. I forgot to tell you" Gee thanks. So we order him another beer. And we wait. And wait. And wait. And wait. Until he finally goes to the bar to get his own drink. My father in law tells her (while she is just chit chatting away with the table next to us) that she can cancel his sons beer as he is going to the bar to get his own. She passes my husband as hes coming back and said "I will cancel the one you ordered and won't charge you for it.". No apology. No acknowledgement. Nothing. Food comes out and an order of cheese quesadilla that no one ordered comes out she is confused and says to my brother In law (at the other end of the table) "I forgot the guy with the hats beer twice so just keep this." Never checked on us. Brother in law had to hunt her down to order more drinks. Had to hunt her down for the bill. Her excuse was it was her first day back. Not. Our. Problem. Food we decent. Really pretty location. Absolutely HORRIFIC service. Would never recommend. read more

We love dockside, it's a great place to go with a child and the staff is always so nice. We love all of the apps! Great views in the summer and beautiful lights for Christmas. #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth read more

Best place in the world, so glad i came here for my buddy, Brian Bier's, birthday. Had the best time and ate an absolutely ridiculous amount of great food read more

So much fun!!! So festive and beautiful !! Drinks and food were delicious!!! Thank you for a wonder night with friends!!! #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth read more

Came on two different occasions. One to drink and one to eat. First off the service is unbeatable around this time. These waitresses and waiters are prepped for mass crowds. Great music playing, little cooler on the patio but the view is great. Each and every bite of food was great. Typical bar food but make sure to grab those Big Mac egg rolls! read more

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Saw on social media that they had martini flights and had to make our way over! Their flights featured a regular espresso martini, a black cherry martini and the Pom Pom which was like a cosmo but with pomegranate juice! We also indulged in the Philly egg rolls and the wood fired Italian wings that had olive oil Parmesan and rosemary! If you've ever been to dockside, you know how spacious they are with outside igloos for the winter season and two different inside rooms! We were seated near the fireplace which made our experience nice and cozy! There weren't too many people there so our food came out pretty fast which was awesome cause we were starving! The menu has A LOT to it so we'll definitely need to come back to try more! Highly recommend going with a group so you can try a little bit of everything! read more

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great service and fun decor! Will definitely go back soon, can't wait to get back there for a drink

Delicious food & fun drinks and a great spot for bringing kids. We always enjoy ourselves!

We had the Santa Igloo for dinner. So much fun and was great for conversation and privacy. The food was delicious. Ordered apps and wings. Shout out to our server Christian. Even had a visit from the Grinch read more

Such a cool spot for lunch, drinks, or dinner! My friends booked one of their igloos here for dinner with girl friends, and it was so fun to sit in our own little secluded area with a fun theme inside. Our server was great as was the food and drinks! I got the jalapeño Margarita which was very tasty. We also got the Buffalo chicken dip (which comes in a bread bowl - yum) and nachos. Both were great. They have an eclectic menu with a vast variety of unique pizzas, salads, small places, sandwiches, and so much more. I got the pierogis from the small plates since I'm a big pierogi fan. They were quite tasty! Overall - great food, ambiance, and something for everyone. I'm sure this is a super fun place in the summer! read more

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This place was packed on a Thursday, and for good reason. They have an extensive food menu and lots of beer offerings. Because we didn't have a reservation we had to sit in the bar area, which was fine. It was a rainy evening so the outdoor areas were closed but I hear the multiple levels that overlook the water are a lot of fun on sunny days. Let's start with the beer list. Being that I'm from out of town I had to go with the Dockside beers. I had the MacAttack, Tomorrow's Dream and Feelin' Juicy. All were IPA's but the last was my favorite, being that it was a hazy juicy. They also do lagers, ales and sours. If these don't tickle your fancy, they have plenty of guest beer offerings. The TV screen displaying the options was 4 screens long. We went a little crazy with the food because so many things sounded good. My favorite item were the Philly Egg Rolls. Such a fun way to eat it and they were delectably crisp. The General Tso's Cauliflower was packed with flavor and made us feel a little healthier haha. The Arthur Avenue Flatbread was essentially just 2 slices of pizza stacked on top of each other so ordering an actual pizza might be a better call but we enjoyed the meatballs and melty provolone inside nonetheless. I could see myself being a regular here if I lived in the area. read more

Just don't go on your wedding night. They won't let you in. They turned my sister & her husband, 2 of their regulars the night of their wedding.... shameful... so if you love dockside just don't plan it for life moments bc they will ruin it. Truly disgusted since they were committed regulars to yall! read more

Location is the main thing about Dockside Brewery. The view along the shores of the great Housatonic is a total killer. The various decks and dining rooms at the Brewery are filled with happy people. The same goes for the outdoor shoreline tables. There are fine brews, including an excellent selection of IPAs. For wine drinkers, I found a couple of more-than-acceptable selections. The food? Not so great. I went for the lobster cobb salad and was served a really mediocre salad with some chunks of lobster on top. According to reports from table-mates, the "southwest caesar" was just sort of meh. It's clear that the best option here is to order a simple appetizer, or nothing at all, and to dine elsewhere. Still, for its location Dockside Brewery is definitely worth a detour. read more

Dockside Brewery - What's not to like? - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Great waterfront atmosphere and great service. Good food and good beer selection. The "blackened" chicken bowl was very good but it was really just seasoned chicken - not really like any blackened chicken I've ever had. read more

The food here is amazing and the beers are catching up! The menu is deep and varied but i keep coming back for their pizza. read more

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This place has so many seating sections -- they're ready to partay! A friend and I went for hot Lobster Rolls (ie Connecticut style). We first shared the artichoke dip in bread bowl which was yummy! We weren't taken in by the lobster flavor nor temperature but the bread it was served in along with our selected sides were very good. The server was very friendly and helpful. Would make the trek there again (not close to home at all and will try another item instead. read more

Dockside Brewery - Lobster roll in toasted brioche New England style bun with warm butter and a crock of cole slaw - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I came here before about two years ago? I just came back again since then and still had a good experience like the last. I love how this brewery sits right by the water with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. This time I sat inside which I was satisfied with because of the extreme heat today. I love that this menu option has just about anything that you may be craving. I ended up sharing a pizza the sweet and spicy one which had sausage peppers and hot honey oil -so good! I went with the beer flight option as well and chose 4 random beers which were all pretty decent even though I'm not a huge beer person. Fast service and good food. read more

Dockside Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

What a place! I recently came here with my girlfriend and her family, and we were not disappointed. The location is absolutely incredible, and the name Dockside is not a misnomer. Located right on the water, the harbor views from the lower level tables at sunset were awe-inspiring. The weather was beautiful as well, which made dinner here one of the most pleasant meals I can remember. The ambience was also perfect. It was just the right combination of lively but not outlandish. The atmosphere was fun and full of energy but not obnoxiously loud and precluding conversation. There are multiple bars, but in my opinion the outdoor bar on the second tier is the one to be at! The food was unbelievable. For apps, we did the Philly Egg Rolls, Fried Pickles, and Tuna Nachos. Everyone was raving about all of it. For dinner, I opted for the lobster roll, which was incredible. They packed a TON of lobster into the roll, which was absolutely delicious. The drinks were great, too. I did a couple extra spicy margs, which were perfect: not over-the-top sweet, but not too dry either. Given that this is a brewery, we had to try the beer as well. On the lighter side, we did the El Capitan, which was uncharacteristically flavorful given it's a lager. On the heartier side, we did the Feelin' Juicy IPA, which really packs a punch and pleases the taste buds. Definitely recommend all of it. Lastly, I was very pleased with both the wait staff and the bartenders. They were very nice and helpful, and they were frequently coming around to check in with us to see if we needed anything. We never felt like we were waiting to refill on drinks or food. Overall, I don't have a bad thing to say about this place. The views are stunning, the food and drinks are great, the ambience is energizing, and the staff is polite, knowledgeable, and speedy. Definitely a must-visit if you're in the area! Cordially, Clayton Cohn read more

Dockside Brewery - My girlfriend and I on the pier at Dockside. Such an amazing time! - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Great food, excellent service. Smiles all around. General Tao cauliflower was outstanding. Large menu with plenty to choose from. Will definitely return. read more