Food was fine. Service was very good. I don't understand the 15 per cent service charge added automatically to be able to pay help. Tip means to improve service not pay the cashier. They charge a premium for the view 12$ bacon egg on a roll plus 15 percent at the counter. I always tip 25 percent but don't start a go fund me page for the dishwasher read more

Wow, another solid seafood joint with a tremendous view of the harbor! Easy walk from town, we parked by the Episcopal Church and walked up a mile. Great view. Easy in, and no waiting in the peak of Summer. Probably because it is down the road. They do have a good sized parking lot. Full bar, plenty of tables with that classic New England - Cape Cod flavor to it. Stained pine paneling, nautical themed. Great staff. Friendly, and she made some great recommendations. Fast service, I think they do high volume. Open year round, and that is a huge bonus! Nice winter-time trip to break up the winter blues. We had raw bar, lobster bisque, and lobster rolls. I'd go again, we know it is there. Always reachable. Reliable and priced very good. read more

Good food, beautiful views and dog friendly seating outside (with umbrellas). Breakfast is served 8am - 11am and lunch is after 11am. The menu features avocado toast and egg breakfast options. The lunch has lobster rolls, tacos, sandwiches, salads, etc. I had the shrimp platter which came with big shrimp pieces and fries for $22. My friend got the fish tacos and they came with huge pieces of fish, I was impressed! The food was good, the views were amazing of the boats in the harbor, and it wasn't super busy around lunch time during the 4th of July. Easy parking. Bathrooms available. read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

We just went to Dockside Café in Harwichport. I will not return. They refused to give me a glass of tapwater because they said they didn't have a filter. People drink the water in Harwich. This is just a way of forcing you into buying a drink .We placed our order anyway and before we paid we noticed an up charge of almost 9 dollars. It said delivery fee. We were eating right there . When I asked about it she said we charge a 15% delivery fee on every order over $20. Not only do I find this unacceptable, but when I mentioned that no one told us about this, her response was that she was telling me now. This was not meant to be a tip as there was also a tip jar. I wonder how many people don't actually look at their bill. It's a lovely location and if this doesn't bother you, then you can enjoy the spot . i just post this as information read more

Great food and perfect setting sitting on the dock and watching all the boats coming. I personally love the fish tacos along with the chips and guacamole. read more

Amazing fish tacos and shark bite sandwich today. Very fresh fish with light crunchy breading and aioli. Friendly service and stunning view of harbor. Loved it! read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - Fish tacos and big shark bite (cod) sandwich. Yum - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

Great casual spot to eat on the water - so rare in Harwich! They have breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as beer & wine. You can order on mobile from your table or at a window. The night we visited, it was busy but we were able to find a table quickly and the line at the window moved quickly as well, and I was pleasantly surprised at how fast we got our food despite the crowd. The portions were a bit on the small side for the price, but everything we ordered was delicious and the view and vibe was unbeatable! Also appreciated a guy who appeared to be the owner or manager walking around to check on how everyone's meal was throughout our time there - not typical for a small seafood shack! Aside from portion sizes my only other suggestion would be to upgrade from clam strips to whole belly clams - we're at the Cape after all. Definitely check it out!! read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - Tables on deck overlooking marina - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

Food was okay. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Kind of what you might expect in a marina. There was a group of us that had tacos, burgers, quesadillas, and more. We won't come back- just not worth it. read more

Clam strip platter had very few clams, fries were not fresh, fish was greasy and for 2 platters $70 with tip included for counter service! Not worth it read more

Dockside has the best fish tacos. Delicious! On the water, the view is fantastic. There are plenty of tables and chairs to sit at. Their employees are very efficient and pleasant. Plan on going there through the summer.. They serve Beer and Wine.. read more

Cod filets and fries dried out and must have been reheated a half dozen time. Tossed most of it in the trash. Will never visit again.

All the right moves! Under new ownership, this joint overlooking the marina in Harwich Port is classic ocean side eats with postcard views. The owners are so nice and accommodating, the food is solid, well priced and comes out to your table super fast (even on a busy 4th of July weekend night!). No reservations needed, but a great experience will be had. Not sure I understand the other review on Yelp complaining about a ~$10 beer - where are you going anywhere and buying an alcoholic drink for cheaper than that? read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - Fish tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

we chose to eat here since we are vacationing with a large dog. Go up to the window and order from a big selection and then grab a picnic table with a gorgeous view of the marina-umbrellas available. Had great cold beers at reasonable prices. Ordered a cheeseburger and the Fish tacos. Disappointed that they both came with a bag of Cape Cod chips instead of the expected fries. (expected by me, not mentioned on the menu). Food was delish. Young people worked behind the counter filled with energy and enthusiasm. Would have given it 5 stars but really....a burger and fish tacos really need fries! Don't even know if they were on the menu read more

I had the shrimp platter. Came with 3 shrimps sliced in half to make it look like 6 shrimps. Served over fries for $22 and was forced to pay a 15% tip even though you stand in line to order. The spot is beautiful and the food tasted good but it was a horrible value. read more

Nice view of harbor. Great service. Good fried food! Great selection of beer and other drinks!

I'm giving this place a three star review because I think the food-to-money value here is low. We got clam chowder, one appetizer, and a clam strip platter for $67. I expect to pay higher prices for seafood, but for a walk-up clam shack, I don't anticipate the 15% automatic gratuity on orders of $20 or more (so essentially every order). Also, don't expect your traditional dishes - they have all the staples but with a modern twist. The twists were delicious, but not what I was expecting from a clam shack. The breading on the clams were overbearing, and made them not worth the price at all. Service was good, as we were showing up 15 minutes before closing. Not a bad stop if you're in a pinch, but certainly not the quintessential New England clam shack. read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - Clam Strip Platter - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

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Had the shark bite sandwich and a quesadilla with fries and the quality was good. Very nice little café right on the water. Everyone there was friendly and even checked upon us after we had received our food. You can't beat the view of the harbor. they also serve beer, seltzer and wines. read more

Yummy! Great selection and view. Fried foods were lightly fried and not greasy. The Mac & cheese balls were great for kids. Not bargain food, but great quality. We'll be back! read more

Friends told us about it earlier in the day and as it turns out we hadn't had lunch so we thought now is the time. Glad we did. Great location on the water and some decent seating available for a nice lunch. The food was very tasty, burgers with great fries. Some tasty brews to boot. The owner apparently had a restaurant in NYC and moved to the Cape. He the owner excellent chef. Take a ride over. You'll be glad you did read more

came here on a monday afternoon for drinks and a bite to eat with a fairly large group and had a great time! seated immediately right outside on the water, view is beautiful. they had a full bar and nice draft menu. Food wasn't anything to rave about but it was good, everybody enjoyed. Staff was super kind and attentive. Definitely stop by if you're in the area but i wouldn't go out of my way to go again read more

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This is a gem in Harwich not to be overlooked! Location, service and food make for a 5-star experience when you are looking for any meal! Outside seating overlooking the marina excellent seafood and a sunset backdrop was a perfect end to our day! read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

arguably the worst meal I have ever had, clam strips were over fried turds and the chicken tacos resemble Purdue shortcuts. too bad really amazing view and cool atmosphere. read more

Nice and quick food. Love the location- beautiful. We weren't a fan of the clam chowder, a nice lady noticed we hadn't eaten it and asked if we liked it. We told her it wasn't our favorite and she instantly went back to the kitchen and grabbed our refund (we didn't ask) and some gummy lobsters and sharks. Very amazing service and we had a great time playing rummikub while eating. Thanks! read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - Deck - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

The good: The views and atmosphere are the best. Beautiful and chill, respectively. The service was quick and efficient. The tortilla chips were good and tasted homemade. The fish tacos were very tasty! (So why only 3 stars??) The bad: Upwards of $10 for a can of beer feels like a price gouge, though most of the places I visited so far on The Cape are gouging similarly, it's still a rip. Fish tacos for $14 sounds like a decent price until they are served and you see the 2 three-bite tacos with no sides that get served. I'm not a huge eater but I was left wanting more. Speaking of skimpy, the serving of chips and salsa ($6) was quite literally to laugh at. A handful of chips and a very small cup of salsa (sized so that you could never dip a chip) into it is lame at any price, honestly. I hope the new Dockside owners see this because the bad does not make up for the good, here and I won't be back. read more

The owner and staff were awesome! Kid friendly will definitely come again! We even played music Trivia!!! Awesome playlist!

Food was well prepared and packed for take out except kind of smashed up in the containers, and very lean on napkins! They left out a drink that was ordered and it was charged to the tab. I wrote via the website same day via order feedback, and heard nothing. Odd, no? Curiously, I assumed it got lost in the shuffle, I wrote again via website giving them the date and order #; nothing. It was decidedly NOT crowded or busy at the time of pick up. Check your order before you leave read more

This place is such a hidden gem! I had one of the best lobster rolls EVER You cannot even imagine the view EPIC!Lobster Roll read more

In addition to the perfect Cape Cod harbor view, The food and service were wonderful!

Visited with some friends yesterday. Beautiful view and delicious pulled chicken tacos. Will definitely be back!

A lovely spot to take in the spectacular water view and enjoy a bite and beverage. The fish tacos were so yummy, some of the best on Cape Cod. The friendly staff were so welcoming. An absolute must when visiting Harwich Port! read more

Wow this a gem in Harwichport! We sat at an outdoor table and enjoyed the best fish tacos in town!! Can't wait to go back!

Absolut rip-off and stay away! Way overpriced and 15% gratuity automatically added to basically a seafood shack! No service for the 15% and prices are overinflated for low quality food! read more

Our group loved it! Food was amazing. Staff were super friendly. Music play list was an added bonus! We will definitely be back every season. read more

This is a great spot for seafood. The fish bites and fish taco were very good; the breading is light and gluten-free, not like the heavy batter you get elsewhere. The lobster rolls were delicious; fresh lobster and big claws with warm butter, but their rolls aren't toasted and get very soggy. The biggest complaint, as others here have stated, is their outrageous %15 tip. We paid $120 for the food and WERE FORCED to include a $18 tip just to have a teenager walk 5 feet and place it on our table. This tipping nonsense has gotten out of control. And for that reason I would not come here again. read more

Overall great service and food!! We had a large party (15), the owner was accommodating and even offered table service to make it easier for the group!! Food was delish! Everyone had plenty to eat. Fish was cooked just right (not too too fried) and cole slaw was amazing!! Thanks you to the great staff!! We will be back again! read more

Dockside Seafood Shack - a can of beer - Seafood Near Me - Harwichport, Massachusetts

Breakfast tacos. Easily one of the best breakfast places in the area... the classic and patatas were sublime

New owners and menu. Ignore the reviews from last year. This place is fantastic. A new spin on tired classics. We had the smoked turkey leek chowder which was so flavorful, and the shrimp "paella" croquettes which were juicy and crispy - the chorizo in them made the fried balls so delicious. Good standard French fries. Right on the picturesque Harwichport harbor. Great view. read more

Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I paid $100 for 3 meals served in plastic baskets that I ordered from a window.

Great food, great service, great view. If you want a casual restaurant with all the dishes you'd expect eating dockside--and a few unique gems--this is the place. Paella croquettes, shark bites, and grilled shrimp are favorites. read more

Good food fish was excellent Great views of the harbor Great service very prompt and friendly read more