Cute little diner on Long Beach Island. If you like a hometown ambiance feel, great service and good food, check out Dockside Diner. Located on the Long Beach Blvd, coming into LBI, the outside is colorful with their flowers and parking right out front along the curb. Large food portions. Ordered the Moonstruck Omelette with added turkey bacon, had leftovers the next day. Hubbie ordered the BLT sandwich and he was happy with the generous amount of bacon in his sandwich. Also ordered the milkshake Flo's Diner Retro which was pure joy. read more

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What a cute and sweet spot, and piece of retro LBI overlooking the bay that we almost missed! We went to a nearby restaurant that said they had a table for two -- and when we got there, it was packed and the table that they put us in was in a deep, dark corner that had all the sound seem to funnel to our table, so we left and drove a little bit further south and happened upon this beautiful quaint diner. Old school in the very best way and once we were inside, all the staff were so friendly. We knew we had the right place for our night! There are also tables out front on the sidewalk, but we chose to sit inside in a comfortable booth with a window and view! We brought our own wine, which they had a bucket to cool in, and had delicious lobster bisque which was so good! Meatballs for appetizer and they also were sizable and wonderfully seasoned. Husband also ordered buffalo wings which were surprisingly over-battered & not greatly seasoned but we had a few and took back the rest for our kids. The ambiance and service are top notch - not hurried but highly helpful in menu selection guiding. Will be back! read more

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Nice little cozy spot right on Long Beach Blvd. Parking right in front on the street. Good food and friendly staff. Prices are not cheap, but not overly expensive like some shore spots. We had the meatloaf (very tasty), pancakes (also very tasty), & grilled cheese with bacon (wife asked for it extra crispy and they delivered perfectly). Would definitely go back! read more

Thus local favorite hotspot was 5 stats. We sat at the counter and the waitress service was spectacular. The food options and final plates were fresh wholesome good. The NJ Pork Roll, eggs snd cheddar on a brioche delicious. The NJ Diner ambiance overlooking the water added a nice touch. read more

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This local hotspot is a favorite. We sat at the counter and the waitress service was spectacular. We had the pork roll, eggs and cheddar cheese on a brioche roll. It was fresh and delicious. This diner ambiance is overlooking the water which adds a nice touch! read more

Dockside Diner - Pork Roll, Eggs and Cheddar Cheese on a brioche roll - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

The things that keep me coming back to this place are the convenience (just pull over on Long beach Blvd), the friendly staff, the comfortable booth seating, the fast service, the cozy little happy diner vibes, the menu has a pretty good amount of choices, and yea the food is fresh and pretty good. There is usually a lot of butter on my egg orders, but I'm sure some people love that. read more

My favorite breakfast spot! Can get way crowded, but management is always communicative and makes sure to spend time getting you seated where and when you need. Food is insanely good. Farmers Omelette was crispy and flavorful. Hash browns weren't plain and tasted flavorful and crispy. Cinnamon bun pancakes are to die for. Crispy on the bottom. Fluffy as can be. And not too much icing stuff on the top. As always, coffee cup is never empty. Service is quick kind and attentive even at peak hours. Ambiance is wonderful. Water front. True diner feel. Crowded in the best way. read more

We Love the Dockside Diner. Had a great lunch with great service from Kelly this week. The Pasta Fagioli soup and penne vodka were great. Love the outdoor seating which welcomed my Pug with a pup cup! Staff was super attentive from start to finish! read more

Friendly and kind servers, cute diner atmosphere and really good food. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries - delicious! Will definitely return. read more

Dockside Diner - Lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries - fluffy and delicious - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Dockside is a small roadside diner set alongside the main boulevard. We came here twice in one weekend. Once for lunch and then the next morning for breakfast. Both times we were seated promptly and attended to very well by the servers. For lunch I had the Crab Salad which was flavorful. It is advertised to be with avocado and mango. I was envisioning slices of mango but instead it is like a mango and pepper salsa (see photo). Regardless it was good. For breakfast I had the Dockside Combo which is the 2 eggs, hash browns, choice of meat and toast. It arrived as expected with no complaints on my end. Everyone else was content with their orders. read more

Dockside Diner - Crab Salad - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Been a solid breakfast choice for many years. Long menu and everything is very good. I stick to omelettes and they have some very good ones. Highly recommended. Always friendly servers and fun beachy vibes. read more

I recently went back to the dockside diner with my family and had a great experience. We all were hungry in between lunch and dinner after a day at the beach and the dockside had something on the menu for everyone. I was really impressed with the proportions of the food and how quickly everything was served. The restaurant was really clean and I think they've redecorated since I was last here. It was nice to have the choice of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Dockside Diner - huevos rancheros - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

we always make a point to have breakfast here when we're on the island. Being dog friendly on their patio is a bonus. Staff is very friendly and the food portions are large. Looking forward to next summer when we can try it again. read more

Everything was delish service was good potatoes were great all our food omelets pancakes corn beef

Great food, great service. True diner ambience . There is a view of the bay if you stand up. Menu is varied!

Delicious omelets. One of the best I've ever had. Great service and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

A classic diner with great food, atmosphere and service. You will not be disappointed.

We recently had a great experience at the Dockside Diner. We ordered our favorite breakfast choices Pancakes and a BLT and were not disappointed. Service was friendly, and we appreciated that they opened early, 7:00am, so we could enjoy a beach sunrise then pop over there for a bite! read more

We have passed this place many times and always wanted to stop. We took a walk there for some late breakfast. The Location is great because you can have outdoor, covered dining or inside dining with a view of the docks and bay. It was windy. So, we sat inside. The Place was clean and we sat in a booth on the dockside . Staff was very friendly and attentive and you immediately got the sense that it was family run. We also noted that they have their own garden around the building. Coffee was good and in a nice diner like mug. My wife ordered the French toast and I had the "man overboard "combo; Two scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, pancakes and white toast. Overall, this is one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in a diner. The hashbrowns were done to perfection and I heard one or two other tables comment on them also. Everything else on my plate was fresh and very good. Overall, the service was great and friendly, the setting was a cozy, clean diner by the bay and we will definitely go back. read more

Very nice breakfast with a friend. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food and coffee. Would return again. Very good and friendly service.

Delicious tuna melt (a week later - still dreaming bout that tuna!!) and my grilled chicken sandwich on a fresh roll with lettuce, tomato and onion, side of mayo. Pickles were awesome! Loved the Cajun fries. Adorable server - she was smart and knowledgeable about the menu even though she was new. She was amazing! Be back for dinner. BYOB! Yeah! read more

Dockside is a must stop for breakfast. I mean a small little quality diner with a bay view. Does it get any better than that? My boyfriend and I went on a Wednesday morning. We got seated right away and the staff is quick but super friendly. I was torn between a breakfast option and a lunch option, when I asked the server for her opinion she automatically told me go for the lunch option. I'm so glad she did. I got a beer battered fried haddock wrap. Yumm! The fish was battered so perfectly and fried to amazement. It was perfectly crunchy in the wrap and carrots so well with the coleslaw and fresh veggies. It also came with a side of old Bay seasoned fries which were absolutely delicious. My boyfriend went for the breakfast club sandwich and it did not disappoint either. The seven grain bread that it was served on was really good. We also got a small fresh fruit cup. It had a great variety of different fruits and everything was super ripe and tasty. Dockside has a fantastic menu with tons of options. They are also open now for dinner which I cannot wait to try. In between the crabs Benedict, the crab omelette, and their fresh fish selection you can't go wrong here. Perfect small diner with a small flair on their menu. Give them a shot for breakfast or lunch when you're in LBI. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner there with my husband last week. The only thing we didnt like was that we were not given an actual bill to look at. The customer should be able to view the bill, not take the word of the staff . read more

Breakfast was great, we got there early so there was no wait but I can see it filling up fast. Cozy little diner. read more

Dockside Diner - Highly recommend the eggs in the pancake! So delicious - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

We have been to dockside diner multiple times for breakfast and went here for the first time for lunch yesterday. The pancakes here are amazing! They are the fluffiest pancakes I've had in Lbi. The fruit was also very fresh as well. Yesterday for lunch I ordered the Boat Slip wrap which had ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. It also came with bacon, but I asked for that to be removed. The wrap was very tasty and the French fries were great as well! We decided to sit outside since it was so nice outside and it was a great atmosphere. Our waitress was extremely friendly and the food came out about 5 minutes after ordering! We will be back in the future for more meals here! read more

Dockside Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

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Food was fantastic. One member of our party fell outside coming up the curb and the staff was very helpful. The view is lovely. Prices are reasonable. The seating is comfortable. The service was just right. There's only good things to say. read more

Worth the 25 minute drive to grab lunch at a diner we've never tried before. Nicest people work here and our meals came out fresh n quick. Coffee was so smooth !!! Judge a diner by its Monte Cristo and this one was perfect. Stacked high and beat with ham , turkey and Swiss on some fluffy French toast bread. Last weekend before the the island turns into a crowded nightmare so I'd like to say we'll be back but it might be a bit. read more

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This is a cool little diner with a chill vibe. The people working were real friendly and kept the table clear. We got 2 cups of Lobster Bisque. While not as good as the Lobster House in Cape May it was way better than Mikes in Sea Isle Only $5.99 a cup. I got a BLT. Just a classic sammie and was really good. The wife got the Long Beach Wrap and it was thick and she said it was very good. $48 w/tip. Im coming back here when I want soup and a sammie. Oh yeah...fries were real good. read more

Dockside Diner - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

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My wife and I have been coming here for years. It's exactly what you want from a Jersey Shore diner. Humble, kitschy, friendly service, basic but honest food options. Everything is clean, and tidy. This place is a sleeper, and rarely has a long wait. If you're coming to the Jersey shore for something authentic, this needs to be one of your stops. read more

Small portions, service was awful. Didn't enjoy eating on paper plates and sitting at a picnic table.

Cozy spot with delicious breakfast and friendly service--perfect way to start to the day!

A quick seating, excellent service by the way, she staff there and cleanup crew. Also breakfast is fairly priced waitress. Staff is always accessible great place to eat for breakfast with family two days in a row and I could be more happier. read more

Go here for huevos rancheros and it's probably best to sit inside or if outside to the left facing the entrance. We sat on the right outside facing the building and the smell and black flies killed me. Food came out quick but my food was not really that hot but it tasted decent when I added in sour cream. I just wish it was piping hot and fresh. Despite them having fresh basil and fresh veggies grown in planters in front, perhaps if we sat inside the experience would have been better? We were outside by the garbage and kept getting whiffs of the stench and surrounded by black flies. The floor, tables, menus and cushions weren't that clean either. The kids liked their Chocolate chip pancakes. Hub said his food was avg. and had 2 eggs O/E and his hashbrowns tasted burnt and his bacon was over cooked. I also asked if we could get the Cinnabon and the waitress was really nice and said she went to check but never came back with an answer. read more

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We have been coming to LBI for many years and just found this place. We had one of the best meals ever on the island! We were initially worried with the location and the length of the menu, but the 3 different dishes (Thai mango salad, Bella Sara salad and chicken kebabs with chimichurri) were all delicious and at least as good as their descriptions sounded. The location & ambiance was also much better than we expected for somewhere right on Long Beach Blvd. The server was very friendly and attentive, though I have to admit the diner was slow when we were there. We will definitely be back every year! read more

Service is excellent. Atmosphere is friendly and makes you feel like family. The food is excellent and and gives many choices. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. You have to check it out. read more

Dockside diner was a great stop on a beautiful morning! While there was a wait, they have menus readily available to look over which is very convenient. Our waitress, Cassandra, was friendly and great with any accommodations our group needed. The man overboard will leave you stuffed- if you can even finish. I would highly recommend this place for a quick breakfast on the island. I need to go back to try dinner. read more

Dockside Diner - Man Overboard - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

Nice cute diner to stop in if you're on the strip. We went for breakfast one morning and it seemed packed but we were seated right away. That was the only thing that happened quickly. I think our waiter had a few issues remembering we were part of his section. Someone who I'm assuming is the (manager/owner) had to tell him to start our order. We got our drinks and immediately ordered. We chatted for a bit and then started to wonder where our order was. Another couple sat next to us and ordered and within a few minutes their food came out. We were waiting so long the other couple started to worry about us. Finally our waiter came back to check on us and saw that we didn't have food so I'm assuming he went to the kitchen to check. Within a few minutes we had our food. My wife had the chipped beef on French toast and she said she enjoyed it but she wished there was a bit more chipped beef. I had the corned beef breakfast sandwich on white toast, and it was less than impressive. There was not much corned beef, and excessive cheese. It was basically and egg and cheese sandwich. This place is BYOB so we know next time. Also make sure to check-in when you go for a 15% discount. read more

Dockside Diner - Entrance - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey

This place rules. Not sure why there is never a long wait to be seated considering it is delicious with diverse options for breakfast & lunch foods. The cinnamon roll French toast was life changing. Flavorful omelets. The fruit served on the side is always fresh and very sweet. Friendly service. read more

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I was so disappointed. I have been here before, and the food and overall place have taken a turn for the worse. We ordered pancakes with chocolate chips (Suzy Q) and it was horrible. How do you mess up on pancakes? I ordered the Long Beach wrap- I took two bites and that was it. I ate my fries (they were good). Last item ordered was Taylor Ham Benny. It was ok. The biggest gripe was the place was dirty-we sat in crumbs, table had straw wrappers and lemon pits on it, and utensils not clean. Hopefully this was just an off day but I'm not rushing back there. read more

Dockside never disappoints! We are so happy it's open year round, gives us time to try every item on the menu which we always struggle to choose from...because everything is so terrific! The staff is attentive and friendly, the food is consistently great, and the diverse menu gives plenty of items to choose from! Make sure to grab a jar of their pasta sauce on your way out! read more

Dockside Diner - Counter seating - Diners Near Me - Long Beach Township, New Jersey