We have been here three or four times over the last year and the food and service as been spot on every time. We were there just a week ago and with reservations got in without a hiccup and the food was delicious. I recommend the fish and chips, the halibut and crab and their chowder are all top tier. Service was also very friendly. One thing to realize about the restaurant is that it is small so having reservations is key. read more

Outstanding food and service!! Visiting from California and enjoyed everything about this charming restaurant. The views, the casual ambiance, the Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong era music, but most of all the food was fresh and flavorful from appetizers all the way to dessert. read more

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Came to the restaurant on a whim as we were driving through to Forks and ended up eating the most delicious meal we had on our nearly two-week trip. We didn't have a reservation, but the staff was kind and worked around to see what table would be available before a reservation came in. There was one available with a reservation in two hours that we could be at as long as we were able to be finished before that reservation came in so we took it. The waitress was very kind and knowledgeable of the menu and helped us decide between a few items. The salmon was the most incredible fish item I'd ever tasted, and I don't even like salmon. The seafood was amazing, the service was quick and kind, and the ambiance was calming. The dessert options were great, and we each indulged on something and were very happy with what we got and the time it took to receive it. We were able to leave before that reservation came in, as well, due to the diligence of the staff and the quick service. read more

I have to say I wasn't expecting a lot from this place but the food was amazing! We had the fried halibut and french fries that were absolutely amazing. The fish was tender and delicious and the batter was so light and crispy. We also had a couple of appetizers that were totally amazing! The view is lovely and the staff is all super friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Dockside Grill - John Wayne Marina - Seafood Near Me - Sequim, Washington

Called at 7:32 tonight to order takeout; the restaurant is open until 8 pm. The guy that answered the phone said "let me go check the kitchen" and put me on a 3 minute hold. I called back and got sent to voicemail. Not even the courtesy of a response :-( read more

First, the menu and food are amazing, and they accommodate gluten allergy and vegetarian needs too! Then the amazing views and outstanding service top it off for a high end yet coastal casual dining experience. Thank you! read more

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Would give 0 stars if possible. Came with a hungry group of 12. They wouldn't even seat us. Offered to split our party in two - no dice. Well, fine. If you don't want our business, we'll go elsewhere. read more

We went to the dockside to celebrate a birthday. They were busy so we made a reservation in their pelican lounge. It sits apart from their main restaurant and while nice it does not have the same vibe As always the food was very good. Once again I was disappointed by the waitress to the point of tainting the meal Disappointed read more

Extremely Disappointing Customer Service My husband and I have been coming to the John Wayne Marina restaurant for several years, which makes writing this review especially disappointing. We made our reservation over a week in advance to celebrate a much anticipated vacation with one of our "normally" favorite Sequim restaurants. We specifically requested a particular table. In fact, we originally wanted Saturday, but we were told that table was unavailable that evening. Because that table was important to us, we changed our plans and requested Friday at 4:30 PM instead. We were told they already had a 3:30 reservation and 5:00 was the earliest time they could offer. When we arrived, the table was already recently occupied. I politely explained to the hostess why we had changed our reservation. She acknowledged there were no notes on the reservation and said she would check on the table and get the manager. Manager "Melody" came out, and after I calmly explained the situation again, the first thing she said was, "We instruct our staff that we can't guarantee any table, but we try to do our best." That response completely missed the point. Had someone simply said, "I'm so sorry. We made a mistake. Let me see what I can do to make this right," the evening there could have been salvaged. Even if the requested table wasn't available, offering an appetizer, a dessert, or simply showing genuine concern would have demonstrated that customer service still matters. Instead, the conversation immediately shifted to explaining the restaurant's policy rather than acknowledging the restaurant's mistake. Ironically, if tables truly aren't guaranteed, then we should have been able to reserve that same table on Saturday--the very night we were originally told it wasn't available. The explanation simply didn't match what we had been told when making the reservation. Rather than let the experience ruin our evening, we politely thanked Melody, left, and had a wonderful dinner at local Italian restaurant, Tedesco's, where Sarah offered terrific customer service. In the end, our vacation evening turned out great--but not because of the service we received from the Dockside. Mistakes happen. Good customer service is measured by how those mistakes are handled. Unfortunately, this experience demonstrated a lack of ownership, empathy, and hospitality, from management, specifically Melody. After several years of dining here with a great view and exceptional food, unfortunately, the service was incredibly disappointing. read more

I love this restaurant whenever I get to visit. My grandmother, who is a Sequim resident, takes our family here when we come to visit. I love the starter salad with pistachio dressing, and the five cheese ravioli pasta which comes with a generous amount of seafood. Can't forget the desserts, either... so many delicious options presented on a tray. I usually opt for the Affogato. Definitely make a reservation in advance. read more

We love coming here when it's cold and grey, just the two of us, for a quiet bowl of some of the greatest chowder on the planet, some sourdough bread and wine. We also really enjoy a big family dinner here; the last time they put us in the John Wayne room around the side, which is splendid. There is a nice harbor view and we get the direct attention of our hilarious and fabulous bartender. The Bouillabaisse is incredible, so fresh. The cedar plank salmon is excellent, it has a delicate little crust and opens into a rich perfectly done salmon surrounded by beautiful roasted vegetables. The cedar plank ribeye is also excellent. The only bummer is that hours are limited but that is par for the course for most restaurants up in Sequim. The history of this place is pretty neat too. read more

Dockside Grill - We've been to the Pelican Room to dine and no one at the time could tell us who these OGs are. Anyone? This looks like a good story. - Seafood Near Me - Sequim, Washington

Great food, service and atmosphere! This is our go to for showing off Sequim to others when they visit.

This little dockside (reserve table in advance) restaurant cranks out beautifully prepared beef & seafood dinners with a touch of elegance in a casual and unique atmosphere. If the main dining room is full, you'll be in an equally unique upstairs bar-like room (no dockside view). Consistently great service and exceptional food. Dress up or rock your tidy casuals. Both work in this super -special Sequim gem. read more

Lovely dinner with our neighbors at Dockside Grill! I am rather surprised at how high the prices are! Duck: $60. Halibut: $80. Steak: $110. Ouch. I felt a bit bad since our neighbors were treating us! We started with coconut shrimp and fried green beans for appetizers. The coconut shrimp were ok. They were a bit overfried. The fried green beans were excellent. All four of us shared both appetizers. I ordered the duck and despite asking for medium to medium rate, the duck was well done. Nonetheless it was tasty, just cooked more than what I requested. My table mates all enjoyed their mains and we ordered two desserts: crème brûlée and a semifredo that wasn't in the dessert display. Both were yummy. read more

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We have eaten here 4 or 5 times and love it. The service and food are always amazing. read more

Fabulous setting in the marina. Love the selection of food! Have been several times and enjoyed it all Especially like the stuffed mushrooms, seafood dishes, and lemon curd panna cota for dessert Peach old fashions are awesome read more

I do not say this lightly: this is the best seafood restaurant I've ever been to. The location is cozy and picturesque. The service is professional and 5 star. But all of these things don't matter if the food isn't amazing. I tried three items here and for one of the few times in my life, I could find absolutely nothing to criticize. The portions are very large for the price. I got used to fancy restaurants in the city they charge 30 bucks for an appetizer the size of a small snack. Nothing they serve here gives any impression of cutting corners or shaving costs. It is respectful of your wallet and experience as a diner in a way I rarely see in restaurants of this style. One of my previous favorites (Ray's in Seattle) serves a similar dish to the crab gratinee: however, it is more expensive, half the size, and comes with a few shavings of Dungeness. Here the gratinee comes with a stack of perfectly toasted bread complete with butter, parsley, and cheese, and has chunks of crab the size of shrimp tails in it. The oysters Rockefeller layered more flavors and textures than I thought possible. The oysters were big and juicy (because of course this kitchen would not serve tiny oysters even in a bake) and covered in cheese, bacon, and spinach. It was savory and rich but somehow also did not obscure the natural flavor and texture of the oyster. Everything was coherent and delicious. The cioppino had a rich soup base that was hearty and spicy and, of course, was packed with scallops, clams, mussel, and crab. I would get everything I had this visit again, but I also need to try more of their expansive menu. This is a must visit location and a surprising gem on the outskirts of a small town. read more

Over priced and poor service. Loud and rude patrons. Could be a great restaurant. Sad.

We liked the sound of the dinner special for two. However we were served a tiny serving at on each plate at over $70 each. They sat us in a tiny room away from the main dining room with a small bar and packed with us overflow guests. Drinks were weak and we had to ask for extra shots at extra charge to taste the alcohol. If you value your money, stay away from this place. Bottom line: the food and drink did not leave us happy or satisfied. read more

I have to stay. I was very disappointed with this place. I waited over an hour for the door to open, and when I walked in, it was almost like I was invisible. They tried to in the back corner of a back room, and I be seated near the window and it was like I wasn't even there. I've owned several restaurants and I've never treated a person like that. I would not recommend this place regardless of how good the food is because they don't seem to really care very much about the people. read more

Such amazing food! Really enjoyed the meals I've eaten here and the service is great. I never leave disappointed. Just wishing I would have licked the plate... read more

We came to Dockside for my husband's birthday and requested a table in the Pelican Room since it's his favorite. The food was fabulous, as always. However, we arrived 20 minutes early at 5:10 for a 5:30 reservation and were made to wait outside on the dock--even though there were only two tables seated in the Pelican section. Thank goodness it wasn't raining. Service was adequate but not warm and welcoming like in the past, which was disappointing for a special occasion. Our bill for two came to $275 (with tip, $348). Overall, while the food was excellent, the handling of our arrival and the lack of warmth from the staff put a damper on the evening. Sadly, we probably won't risk another special celebration here. read more

What we ordered was fantastic. Fiona took excellent care of us as well as other support staff. Sorry we didn't know your name. Calamari appetizer was a perfect starter. The Bouillabaisse was flavorful with lots of seafood. Salmon salad with the pistachio dressing was also very good. Dungeness burger tasty also filled with lots of crab meat. The restaurant overlooks the marina which made for a pleasant view during our meal. read more

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Would absolutely come back. Service was excellent and great food. I bet there is a great view too, but we came when it was dark. Dockside grill if very much out of our way (we live in the south sound) but I'd come back anytime read more

If you're looking for seafood in an old school by the bay Fish restaurant, then come here. Dockside has been going strong for decades for a good reason.(s) We had terrific service from I think it was Nate/Matt. He takes care of my mom and her companion for Sunday brunch often. top shelf service The views are lovely. We even had a couple of seals swim nearby as we enjoyed our visit I love mushrooms, especially chanterelles, but I would encourage them to offer it with just a simple, garlic, olive oil, and Rosemary. You don't get to enjoy them when it's full of this cream sauce. It's just basically creamy mush with Parmesan butter toast. So it's just too many flavors. Very rich We added some balsamic vinegar on top which was a great way to contrast the richness Not much for a vegan except maybe simple salad. I love how they take care of my mom and her friend every Sunday. I appreciate the warm, welcoming and the great service. The views and the old school charm of the place are additional pluses Hopefully they will offer some of the vegetable specials with an option of olive oil and garlic instead of cream / butter read more

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I placed the order online over the phone to go for an order of calamari about a half hour before they closed and I told him I would be there in 20 minutes to get it when I arrived. They made me wait. The lady collected my $30 didn't give me my change handled other people didn't acknowledge this year. Give me my change when I finally got my food. Upon opening up, the condiments, plastic lid was completely melted yet cold so it melted and then solidified I won't go back. I got my change back. I still tipped her two dollars for just boxing it up and that's what I got. read more

I'm so glad we returned here after many years. The food is really good. We had mushroom ravioli with a great cream sauce and tasty grilled chicken, salmon salad with no hint of fishyness, and a bowl of clam chowder that was right up there with the best. The servings are generous. Our server, Patty, was very pleasant and helpful. Our bill came to $69 plus tax and tip. Note that we had no liquor or dessert which can really run up a bill. read more

Best restaurant in Washington state. The chef is a magician. Beautiful, non-pretentious atmosphere.

We always stop here when we are in Sequim. They are very courteous and professional and the food is excellent.

Perhaps the best Restaurant in Sequim. Hands down. Hard to get in, check their hours, totally worth it. The location is excellent, easy parking, the ambiance was wonderful (count the pelicans) but overall the food is why we keep returning. Everything is good. read more

Food was good, service not so much. We were even called as we were parking because we were 9 minutes late. Only reason we were late is because of the highway construction that we were unaware of, as well as new to the area. After our arrival the front desk host seated us, against a back wall, without view, where there were clearly other tables with window views. Grrrr. Our mistake for not mentioning that we would prefer a view at a seaside place early dinner. We brought our own wine which was a saving grace, however our waiter was not attentive in stopping by our table, therefore we continued to pour our own wine... not the worst issue, but with the prices? He only stopped by once to see if we needed anything, never offering to repour our empty glasses. Grrr. Short of never recommending Dockside in Sequim, the dinner was very good, however our waiter and host needs a bit of training to provide services expected in a well established resturant. read more

We eat here often as locals and it is always a fresh exquisite menu with friendly waitstaff and superb cooks. Anything you order is sure to please! read more

My friend and I asked for a recommendation from a local for seafood and she directed us here. I checked the website and it said nothing about reservations. We arrived on a Tuesday evening and were told there were no tables for 2 hours since we had no reservations. We noticed two open bar seats and they said bluntly that they didn't want to overtax the kitchen. While we waited for food to go, a party of 7 came in without a reservation and were seated within 5 minutes. Was part of the reason that one of us is a person of color? We received two bowls of clam chowder to go. No crackers so we had to go back to ask for some. The chowder was delicious but the service left a bad taste in our mouths. read more

We found this little gem when we stayed a night in Sequim. Since we didn't have reservations, we sat at their little bar to wait for our table. The drinks were very good and they made them to our specifications. At the table we asked for a large salad to share and we each got something different for the entree. I got the Northwest cioppino, another got the halibut with crab meat and I think the third person in our party got fettuccine and shrimp. My cioppino was very generous with the seafood. We were all very content with our meal and the service was very friendly. We all remarked what a great find this was! read more

Exquisite! Real food. Fresh. Great atmosphere. We are visiting from out of town but will definitely keep this restraint on the list when we visit in the future. read more

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Sequim's best place for seafood and fantastic service! So happy we have such Ana amazing place in this little town!

I've been here three or four times before. Very fresh, and well prepared seafood. I had crab stuffed mushrooms, and crab stuffed halibut. Both were amazing. I had a dessert with frozen white chocolate mousse that was really good also. The views are great, service was spot on. Definitely pricey, but it's worth it.. make sure you call for a reservation! read more

Service excellent and food delicious. We had the Cioppino which was chock full of seafood and tasted wonderful. We also had the fried fish and chips, salmon, and a burger which were all very tasty. The members of our party were impressed by the lovely view and the wonderful food! read more

Worth every penny and you need to have Alison tell you about the desserts. Great place. The service was wonderful. All of the wines and martinis were perfect. read more

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Glad we decided to visit this place for our lunch. We called ahead and inquired if they would be able to accommodate a few vegetarians in our group and they gladly agreed. Our table for 9 was ready when we arrived. For drinks they had a pretty elaborate selection including seasonal ones. Fleur Goblins was a favorite on our table. For appetizers we went with the two mushroom appetizers they had on the seasonal menu and the green string beans. We loved the green string beans. For entrees we got a couple of mushroom raviolis (they gladly served it with roasted seasonal veggies instead of chicken), fettuccine alfredos and chefs tacos. The cream sauce of the raviolis was so flavorful. They also served us freshly baked bread upon request. They had quite an exquisite selection for desserts. We opted for mud pie and crème brûlée. Ambiance is cozy and the view is great. Service was extremely patient, attentive and friendly. read more

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