Lobster roll was very expensive for the little that was served in slim hot dog roll and French fries were warm to cold would NOT return read more

I visited Dockside with 10 coworkers on a beautiful Monday evening. It was easy to find after veering onto route 88 in Falmouth, but the parking situation is confusing. Fortunately they had an attendant pointing the way. Located steps from the ocean with a panoramic view, the setting is breathtaking. The Old Port is great, but the ocean view from the restaurants disappoint. Dockside's view is far better and would be a great choice for out of town guests. There's a downstairs bar and seating, outdoor seating, and an upstairs dining room. We sat outside downstairs. The fried calamari was good, but normal. It was similar to any other seafood restaurant. The mussels were the big disappointment of the night. They were tiny, maybe the size of a nickel, with minimal flavor. After the appetizers I didn't know what to expect. But the scallop dish was fantastic. 3 giant scallops (maybe too few for the nearly $30 price) were seared to perfection. As a fan of spicy foods, the giant poblano pepper holding a bed of rice was smoking hot. Too spicy for my co worker, but perfect for me. I'd order it again in a second. Everyones' entree looked great. Huge portions of salmon, tilapia, tuna, all served with creative and fun sides. For very solid seafood with a better view than Portland can provide, Dockside is a top pick. read more

Food flavor was good. Portions were tiny. Service was completely disappointing. They need a Gordon Ramsey visit. Recommend Cook's Lobster House. We arrived before opening and were told, as a table of six, that it would be a while to take our order as they already had a table of six. I understand as you can't expect the kitchen to have everything out at once. Was an hour before they took our orders. Then 30 minutes after they took our orders, they seated a table of three next to us (same waitress). Fifteen minutes later, that table got their food. Our food was another 15 minutes after that. Makes no sense to me at all. How can their meals cook in 15 minutes and ours took an hour for the same entrees? read more

My wife and I drove around the area looking for a simple lobster roll and French fries. We were just in the mood. Being from New England we are quite familiar with the price range for this simple meal. Even their lobster roll was good and the French fries were decent and their Diet Coke was cold - it wasn't as good as their price reflected. For 2 lobster rolls, FF and diet cokes - we rang out at $48.60. That's the most money I've ever paid for lobster roll and FF....I get it we paid for the view. I really made a choice to attempt to REALLY REALLY enjoy the lobster for the price I paid. FYI - it wasn't on their menu - we had to ask for it. read more

I was so un impressed that I'm still sitting in the restaurant waiting to pay. I just couldn't let the clear thoughts of dissatisfaction dissipate through the sands of time. Upon arrival, my friend and I seemed hopeful for the quality of food based on its menu and physical appearance of the location. We were severely disappointed when we got our food. Nothing tasted fresh and seemed to have been thawed and thrown on a plate. The quality of food does match the set price points. Over it. Just now as we're leaving my friend says: "let's go, I wanna go home to eat!" After eating here. read more

The dockside can be a vibrant and fun place to go in the summer. Downstairs. The meal and service last night was abysmal! Nice setting, but service is so poor. Waitress had 4-5 tables at different points in their meals. Incredible long waits for food, no rechecks at table to fill waters. Food looked great, but cold! No apology. Also, diners should consider fillet mignon $50, sirloin $43 without much in sides. read more

I came here for a family gathering and did not realize how beautiful the view is at this location. For anyone looking for a peaceful atmosphere, there are outdoor fireplaces overlooking the water. I absolutely cannot wait to go back here. The food was lovely, well prepared and worth the money. I ordered the haddock (perfectly cooked) with grilled vegetables and a Caesar salad...which was part of the menu where you could pick your own sides (highly recommended). The service was attentive but seemed a bit annoyed with our questions and adding an extra person to our (big enough) table. In addition to this, the drinks from their cocktail menu tasted like juice and very sugary which is why I'm giving this establishment four stars. The food and atmosphere is my reason for returning. read more

Dockside Grill - Perfectly prepared haddock. . You can also observe I ordered a martini after ordering a drink from their specialty cocktails. - New American Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

Got 3 hours to kill and don't care what you eat or how much it costs? Then Dockside is for you! The 2 stars are to be distributed as follows: the bartenders and wait staff get one--they are superb and long-suffering. The pumpkin beer served with a cinnamon-sugar rim was quite enjoyable. The other star is for the view, which is great until the sun goes down. Then it is dark. I didn't order the salmon because I was assured it was previously frozen. I didn't ask about the haddock and probably should have because it was tasteless and slightly dry. The risotto on which it sat was not too bad, and the asparagus was good too. Sitting around for 3 hours with a brief period of scarfing fish would have been reasonably pleasant except that it was surprisingly noisy--I had to really lean in to hear the person across from me. I can only assume the kitchen is too small or short-handed to deal with a full restaurant. One more remark: they don't take reservations, and the hostess was struggling to keep a good attitude about finding room for a large party. A top restaurant does not make the diners feel like they are asking too much to sit and eat their food. read more

Dockside Grill - Those are sailboats. - New American Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

Outdoor summer dining by the water! This is a great place to enjoy relaxed patio dining by the sea.

Had lunch at the Dockside Grill today.The view is phenomenal! Ok where is this going when you begin with talking about the view and not the food? (And it really is a fabulous vista) I had the fish tacos which were in need of a major flavor infusion and way more fish!!! My friend had the strawberry salad which our server graciously substituted a cheese other than what was on the menu. My friend included shrimp and she said it was tasty. The servers were friendly, attentive and happy the weather was clearing early this afternoon! read more

Excellent experience. I'm really surprised only 3.5 stars. The location is beautiful with incredible views out to the islands. Restaurant itself is beautiful and located in an upscale suburban neighborhood. Service was good. The food was absolutely incredible. Split a 32 Oz. Wagyu steak that was one of the best I've ever had. Wife had salmon with miso glaze and mango salsa. Daughter had seared halibut. All were top notch. Carmelized Brussels, garlic mashed, asparagus on side equally as good. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great atmosphere. Good drinks. Food not as good as the prices would suggest. In fact, on more recent visits the food has been disappointing. We live close by and would go often, but it is priced more for expense report or special occasion meals. read more

Dockside Grill - Photo is from the deck on a full moon summer evening. - New American Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

I love this place. I've been for brunch, happy hour and dinner on several occasions. The food is good, drinks are good, and you really just can't beat the view and overall ambiance. Also has two floors so can accommodate a lot of people. Heads up: as of June 2021, they're seating by reservation only! read more

This restaurant is located in a beautiful scenic location. The restaurant itself has fine ambiance - we went for lunch and it was bright and airy. Other reviews mention excessive noise but I didn't notice any issue with noise. In terms of food, I had the tuna Niçoise salad and it was delicious. The tuna was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seared. The portion was generous but not excessive, and I felt comfortably full thanks to the tuna, egg, olives, etc. I appreciated the hearty salad that gave me an opportunity to eat something healthy but wasn't overly light. The waitress responded knowledgeably to my questions about dietary restrictions. The menu designates which options are gluten free. Others in my party had sandwiches, fish and chips, and other dishes and everyone enjoyed them. The service was a little bit slow but not egregiously so. We were in a pretty big party so it was understandable. read more

Stopped by on a trip to Cape Elizabeth. The previous reviews we disconcerting and almost swayed our decision not to come here. SO GLAD we made the trip! The ambiance and view were lovely. Our server Matthew was excellent and so attentive. The happy hour specials were affordable and the dinner specials were amazing! Scallops melted in your mouth and Brussel sprout slaw was delicious. Lobster entree was so well done and came out piping hot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

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Nice location with lovely views of the Casco Bay. Food is a bit on the pricy side, but I guess that anyplace with a view costs a bit more. Lunch selection has a good assortment of seafood and traditional dishes. Waitress was prompt and courteous. Food was hot, right out of the oven. The food was tasty and appetizing of moderate quantity. read more

Had friends visiting in town and was looking for something away from the insanity of Portland restaurants in summer. This place is great. Beautiful location and the food was fantastic. In spite of some recent bad reviews due to post Covid slowness that was definitely not the case last night. The servers last night did a great job, service was wonderful, attentive, and friendly. The food was great - I had the a la carte haddock, friends had steak frites. All was done perfectly and was delicious. Would have loved to stick around for the delicious sounding desserts, but was full. Wonderful spot and will definitely be back! read more

Do not believe the web site. They do not cater to large groups or children. Our dinner took 3 hours. The service was terrible. The manager and servers were rude. Tables that came in after us were finished eating before we were served. When I inquired about this I was told because we were a large group they held our order for last. This was not communicated to us. Meanwhile we were at 4 separate tables with separate checks. When I mentioned that the website says they cater to large groups I was told that they aren't responsible for what the website says. When we finally received they check they added 20% gratuity We we're not told about this in advance and the service did not warrant this tip. I could continue about the rude and terrible service. Just avoid at all costs. read more

We made a reservation at this restaurant over the phone at a specific time for my wife and 91-year-old mother. When we arrived the next day after a 45-minute drive, were told by the young woman at the front there was no reservation in our name and they were full. When I asked to speak to the manager to try and sort something out in a completely normal tone, he came out and said he didn't appreciate my abusive and loud behavior with his staff. Wow. Perhaps the young lady at the front screwed up our reservation and decided to convince the manager behind the scenes we were somehow at fault. At this point, I lost all interest in giving this arrogant staff our business and we decided to leave. Needless to say we'll never be back and will make sure everyone gets the message about the Dockside Grill's unwelcome attitude to its (potential) customers. The whole experience was bizarre. read more

Stopped here for brunch. Had the seafood soup (very good) and a lobster roll (it was ok). Other food ordered at the table were the brioche donuts (lemon, maple bacon, matcha) and eggs benedict. When we went, the coffee machine was broken which was a bummer, but they were very apologetic. The views are incredible. I'd go back to try dinner. read more

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Great food and location. Will definitely be back after this whole Covid thing has passed!

This place was great! The view was very peaceful, our server was incredible and the food delicious!

I Thought I loved it here but turns out there's no basis for loving it. I called twice to make sure of my reservation for brunch was all set. it was for 12vof us which in the end dwindled to 9 people. I arrived there when it opened. they did not have a reservation under my name, and they were rude about even trying to seat us! No one was there eating yet plenty of seating seemed to be available, just not for a group of seniors.but I wouldnt give up ,8 of us showed. We settled for sitting at the bar but at the last minute a waitress found us seating, not the best spot as were pretty crammed together. The food was just ok. We will not go back to Dockside EVER. ugh... read more

The most apparent strength of this restaurant is the view- the harbor looks incredible at any time of day. My options were limited, as I was at an event, but the scallops, which came with couscous and broccoli, were excellent. My friends ordered the lobster which was equally delicious. Our server, Annabelle, was super attentive both during the dinner and the reception that followed. I definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Dockside Grill - Scallops with couscous and broccoli. Smoky and delicious scallops, lightly seasoned couscous. - New American Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

We had our sisters bridal shower in the upstairs room. I emailed a bunch with Charlie who was very informative. Day of was so smooth. We had Whitney and Sydney in charge of our event. They set the room anyway we wanted and were continually asking if there was anything we needed. Whitney brought out drinks when everyone arrived. The food was delicious... everyone was raving about it. There was not a charge for the room... just a food/beverage minimum, which was not hard to meet with 40 people there. Id do it again in heartbeat! Thanks to dockside and especially whitney and sydney. read more

Dockside Grill - Bridal Shower food set up - New American Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

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Great on most fronts BUT, 1) Don't waste your money on the lobster bisque - tiny amount of lobster, NO sherry in this milk and flour broth? 2) Very noisy as 4 people could speak. 3) The fried calamari was the best we have ever eaten, delicate and tender with great sauce. 4) Other orders were fine. read more

A restaurant should have the courtesy to answer their phones and not merely have a recording. If a restaurant doesn't allow room for walk ins they should especially answer their phones. Don't waste your time on this establishment as there are plenty of much better options 15 min south in Portland. read more

Beautiful setting, but food is way too salty and saucy. Be careful what you order. The fries are too salty to be considered fries. It seems like they don't taste test their food. Maybe just get a drink and dessert. 5 broiled shrimp for $18 - way too pricey for 5 shrimp and nothing else. (The bread is good) read more

Great ambiance and mouthwatering food, near the dock with amazing views of the water. Perfect for brunch/lunch read more

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My wife and I haven't been to the Dockside Grill since it opened (it was formerly the Falmouth Sea Grill); the restaurant is newly renovated, the service was outstanding, and the food was excellent. We had steaks, salads and a couple sides, and it was all perfectly-cooked and well-presented. Much less noisy and crowded than steakhouses in downtown Portland, we had a wonderful dinner. I HIGHLY recommend dining at this restaurant if you want a delicious meal and a refined dining experience. read more

This has been the summer of trying new things for me and I'm so happy that my friend suggested trying Dockside Grill. As all the other reviewers have the said, the views of the harbor and ocean are spectacular. My friend and I sat at the apex of the large horseshoe-shaped bar that juts out onto the deck and it was the perfect spot for happy hour drinks and a light dinner. Drinks & Food: we both started with a glass of the happy hour special cava and then my friend moved to a lovely blueberry lemonade cocktail that was light and refreshing. i had a salad with a very generous portion of salmon on top (not on the menu during dinner but my server/bartender made an exception) and my friend had tuna over risotto (I think) that was also delicious. Ambience: Incredible. I spied a fire pit with seating all around on the deck and I'm hoping to come back on a chilly evening and test it out. Service: our server/bartender was solid and the hostesses were lovely. I loved my experience at Dockside and I was thrilled at the proximity to Portland and the charming drive through Falmouth. Cheers to trying new places and having great experiences! read more

The restaurant itself is very cool. The inside has been updated to be modern and there are even open fire pits to keep you warm while you wait- not to mention the views of the ocean. It is definitely very visually appealing. However, I was not very impressed with the food. Everything that we were served came out cold. Also the portions were very small for the price. Overall, I would recommend it if you are going out for drinks or dessert but it didn't seem worth the price tag for any of the entrees. read more

Three of us came at 8 and were asked to sit at the bar even with many empty tables. Before we even placed our order most staff were scurrying around to cleanup before closing. 8:45 two meals were served which didn't do much good as one diner was missing a fork. Getting a fork was a chore in itself as those behind the bar were picking up and washing the days containers. We were the only ones sitting there so the delay wasn't because they were busy with customers. I patiently waited for my meal as the restaurant clean up continued ruining any dining atmosphere. When my meal came I was told the kitchen got the order wrong, mistakes happen which I understand. My haddock was so undercooked it was still cool and wet, but the plate was hot. Not one of the three meals had any seasoning at all...no butter, no salt, no pepper! We knew they closed at 9 and tried shoveling the bland poorly cooked meals down all while they began stacking chairs. A pricey menu for poor food and being pushed out the door is totally unacceptable. Being on the water was so serene but the dining experience was a tidal wave! Suggestion: do not seat customers after 7pm!! read more

This place was amazing!!!!!! We were visiting Maine for the first time and a local told us about this place so we decided to go there for dinner. This place was pretty busy but we were lucky to snag two spots at the bar. We ordered the mussels, oysters and some ceaser salads. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the ceaser salad was so...... tasty. A couple of people we met that night told us we should come back for there Sunday brunch, so we did. It was our last day in Maine so we came back to this restaurant for brunch and we were very happy we did. I ordered the lobster Benedict and it was probably the best thing I ate all weekend. There mimosas were a great size and we ordered the donuts which are made to order. This place was so chill ... and they have live entertainment. I definitely recommend you check this place out if your in the area. read more

This place looked beautiful and seemed only somewhat busy when we arrived. Despite empty tables, we were turned away with the nowhere posted excuse that they were only taking people with reservations, no more "walk-ins" as of literally five minutes before our arrival at 1:45 pm when lunch hours posted here said end time was 3 pm. Both the hostess and her manager were rude and unpleasant. The manager said in explanation that her kitchen "was in a bad place," and she "had to be sure she had food for the reservations that still planned to arrive." Doesn't exactly give you confidence that those folks, who had reserved, were going to have a good meal, does it? She also criticized me for not going to her website to check whether reservations were required or not-this after we said how far we had driven out of our way based on the Yelp listing. Said nothing on Yelp or Google could be trusted to be up to date. I don't write negative reviews--or really any reviews--but posting this to warn the unwary. read more

Went here on a wednesday evening for happy hour. This was a fun happy hour spot. The service was good and the staff were friendly. We sat downstairs inside the patioThe dinner prices are bit expensive but apps and drinks for happy hour are reasonable. We tried the pulled pork nachos, which were suprisingly large portions with well seasoned pork. The fried calamari was good, not too greasy or too chewy. It was served with a nice creamy sauce with a bit of spice. The chicken flatbread was ok. The toppings weren't something I would normally pick and the crust was a tad overcooked. There are beers for $3, wine for $5 and cocktails for $6. I tried the rose on special. It was a nice dry finish but lacked any depth in flavor. I tried the lavendar lemonade, which is made only in the summer by the maine mead company. It was sweet yet citrusy and I just wanted to drink a whole bottle. read more

Dockside Grill - Lavender lemonade. From Maine mead. Oh my god good - New American Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

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We waited almost 90 minutes for our food. A party of 7 was seated next to us 20-30 minutes after we were seated and got their food before we did. I ordered an 8 oz filet medium and received (2) 4 oz? Filets. One was medium rare and 1 was well done! Sorry- 8 oz filet medium should not be served as 2 smaller pieces especially with both temperatures wrong and no explanation! My husband also asked to sub mashed potatoes for red potatoes and they said no problem but then proceeded to charge for the mashed potatoes! This place had the potential to be great but definitely missed the mark tonight. read more

Stunning location and good food. Haddock was excellent (though the halibut looked better!), ice burg salad was very good, halibut ceviche was fresh and cleansing . Good selection of drinks. Highly recommended if you're passing this way. read more

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Never disappoints us! Tonight was no different. The sesame encrusted salmon was so flavorful and delicious. The chicken Marsala was the best I've ever tasted! It was so full of mushroom flavor. The waitstaff is always so professional and friendly. Thank you from Cathie and Vinnie. We are fans. read more

This was our second time here. I honestly would give this place 5 stars for food and atmosphere, but unfortunately the service was terrible. We are very easy going and I rarely write bad reviews about service as I know everyone is entitled to have a bad night, but our waitress didn't introduce herself, never checked up on us. Drinks were empty half the time and for a long time. Handed us the bill and just said thanks. She wasnt rude, but could care less about us. Wouldn't mind at a busy pub or tavern. When you are spending 1-2 hundred on dinner, you should get exceptional service. On the other hand, the yellowfin tuna was delicious and perfectly cooked, and my wife loved her scallops. We had a wonderful evening, but the service and lack of attention turned us off. read more