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Dockside Dave’s Seafood Market

4.4 (26 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Food Trucks
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Lorena R.

A business worth supporting! Ryan and the rest of the staff were so friendly and accommodating, even though we came in about half an hour before closing. They never made us feel rushed or like we were inconveniencing them. Great service! Standouts were the dock fries and the clam chowder. The fries were better than we expected and I would go back even just for that. There are a few stools outside at a counter if you want to eat in. Small parking lot so you don't have to worry about where to park. Great place to have/pick up a quick meal or other market items. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area.

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Bob D.

Picked up takeout here 3 times during our week long stay. Tons of options, fresh seafood, quick friendly service. Highlights were the cheesesteak, shrimp and steak sandwich .

Crab cake - AMAZING
Marcia K.

Was looking for something quick, not a traditional sit down. The name of restaurant caught my attention, as we list our Dave back in October after a short battle with cancer. Our last family vacation down here was our last time of "normal" so I thought this would be a fitting tribute to him. We ordered clam strips and crab cakes sandwiches. Clam strips were tender and delicious the best I have ever had. And the crab cakes were filled with crab meat, not filler. We ate right in their porch and enjoyed every bite the young man at the counter was so nice. We can't wait to back next year!

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Retna S.

I'm surprised that there was no reviews about this place. It's definitely a hidden gem in Cape May. It's basically a seafood market, but it sells produce, chips, and other grocery products. They have lunch menu. Not expansive but the star of the menu is definitely the lobster roll. My husband said it was better than the one in the main eatery in Cape May. The brioche was soft and nicely toasted, good amount of lobster. You can also buy just the lobster salad by the pound. Fried calamari is highly recommended. Great breading, so crunchy and the breading didn't fall apart. It's a family business. Everyone there were so friendly and welcoming. They had huge scallops and big uncooked crab cakes with no filler. Also salmon, shrimps, tuna, and other fish. The gentleman explained the best way to cook it. In the freezer on the right you can find frozen king crab and dungenese crabs. They were very accommodating to my request for putting the scallops in a plastic container instead of plastic bag. You can follow their instagram for the food truck schedule. I recommend this place for seafood, also to support local business. It closes on Mondays

Kien L.

Stopped by on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The place had a nice vibe and everything was well put together. My order came out pretty fast, and it tasted great. Not sure it's a go-to spot for me yet, but I'd definitely come back and try more from the menu.

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Great seafood and service. Lobster roll and jumbo lump crab sandwich are well worth the money! Fresh!

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Great family seafood market. Fresh seafood. Platters. Best scallops & crabcakes. Friendly helpful staff. Good location

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The crab cakes here are amazing! Great spot to grab some fresh fish or crab cakes to prepare at home.

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Super friendly people, very good food. Best crabcake this Maryland boy has found in Cape May.

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