Had a lovely lunch at The Dockside Grill on September 21st. First, the location in the John Wayne Marina in Sequim, is ideal. The food was top notch. I had a delicious Northwest Cioppino with clams, mussels, prawns, and scallops, and my husband had an ale-battered halibut. Both were cooked to perfection. The service was attentive without being overbearing. We would most definitely return. Note: Reservations are a must! read more

Stopped by on a long drive from the coast back to Seattle. One of the best meals we have ever had, truly! The appetizer (stuffed mushrooms), crab melt, and pasta with clams, plus dessert, somehow wasn't all too heavy for 2 people because of the amazing ingredients. The staff was so sweet and helpful, which is harder to find nowadays. Definitely worth the trek back! read more

Tired weary travelers we were as we found this place on a Saturday night but we found a great place. We didn't have reservations & they were full luckily there was a table outside. We ate off of the specials list & regular appetizer menu. The crab & shrimp stuffed mushrooms, baked oysters, house salad & seafood bisque soup were all very good. Even though it was a bit chilly outside for us we really enjoyed that meal. read more

Started calling about 11:30 am to make a reservation for that night. Left a message and still kept calling. Finally at about 4:15 someone picked up the phone. Next available table was 8:30 pm. Not a good feeling about this place. The gal I spoke to on the phone used the same canned response (we are short staffed and haven't listened to phone messages". Sorry there is nothing I can do. Not a way to run a restaurant!!! I guess if you want a reservation send over a carrier pigeon and maybe they will see it!! read more

tried to go for lunch but no prices posted on the on-line menu. I called and they offer to give me prices on anything I wanted but since I was lunching with two other people I didn't want to be their "secretary". They claim that the prices get copied and pasted by outsiders and used nefariously. (not sure why other establishments don't seem to have that issue.) We opted out of Dockside Grill because none of us on fixed incomes want to be surprised or embarrassed by pricing once we are seated at the table and we sure don't want to wash dishes! Are they trying to hide their prices??? I'm very disappointed with this policy and leaves a very bad taste in my mouth. read more

Delightful! Right at the Marina doc with lovely view! Had the seafood salad. Never had fresher or better scallops, crab or shrimp; cooked to perfection. We'll be back for dinner next time. Can't wait. Love these small local places with great service, food and history. Make reservations for lunch or dinner-you won't be sorry! read more

I guess you have to be a local to be seated here. A lady and her 2 teenage kids tried to get a table before us and were told it would be a 30-40 minute wait. We, a party of 2, were told a 30 minute wait. We decided to get some clam chowder to go instead and were told we would need to wait for a server to come take the order for us. 5 minutes went by and still no server was available to take our order. Just then, a woman and her two teenage kids came in and asked for a table for three. They were immediately seated. We were still standing right there waiting to do a to-go order due to the wait for a table. Needless to say after watching this happen we decided to take our money some place else. Service was very poor to say the least and I can't imagine the food would make up for that. read more

Food was great. Service was subpar. Waiter did not offer us specials...one which we certainly would have ordered. It was early dinner and the restaurant was not very busy yet. Not a smile or kind word from this young man. He stood around and did nothing while the other waitstaff was cleaning tables and prepping for the rush. When the tables started filling in the other waitstaff offered about 6 specials of the day to their tables. I reached out to the management and never got a response back. Nice view, clean. Too bad the management does not train their staff to do more than throw a menu and specials list on the table and walk away. The desert wait staff did a better job than our main server. Too bad. Won't be returning due to inadequate service, and lack of response from management. read more

Flavorless linguini and clams, weird chemical taste with bouillabaisse. Scrap fish bloodline salmon and undercooked scallops. Clams seemed overcooked. Very disappointing to say the least after such rave reviews. The bread was good. read more

We went f or the first time and I really can't say enough about the quality of the food. it was very memorable. the service was great. We got to watch some of the crab boats come in which was a bonus. I could only give it 5 stars, but it surely deserved 10. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

I have a very serious discrimination incident that occurred on Friday August 13 at 430pm dinner service in the Dockside Cafe John Wayne Marina I am reporting this as a white woman who experienced first hand what discrimination African Americans experience. I will try to make this brief but it is a long story First I need to say my family and I had been at this restaurant several times in the past. The service has always been fine not outstanding but decent. On this occasion my family and I invite our dear African American friends to dinner as the food is good. We used to drive to distance just to dine there. This time the reception at the restaurant was completely different especially by who we found out later to be the owner. While we were standing waiting outside for our table I noticed her glaring at us but I thought must be not the case We arrived early at 415 were the first to sit down as the restaurant does not serve dinner to 430. waitress came over at 430 and although we were the only party in the room(there are two rooms there) she barely greeted us. When she took our order she was very curt and quite impatient with one of our elderly friends She left in the middle of our order to greet another table that had arrived 10 minutes after us. 2 other tables arrived after us and they both received their drinks and bread before us. Also her manner was much softer and Kinder towards them the all white tables.she treated them as we are usually treated there when we are also an all white party. There was some confusion about the bottle of wine I had purchased from the restaurant as the server stated that this wine would have an additional fee. I said the front desk had assured me there would be no additional fee and Furthermore I had purchased bottles from the front several times in the past with no fee. She said that was not the case and the owner would come over The owner the same glaring woman came over looking very mad she said who told u this I said the front desk gal and she yelled she will be fired. We were very upset to hear and I said we don't feel comfortable here and she said fine I will bring you your check. I could not believe her attitude or tone.The most concerning were her looks of disgust towards our African American friends At this point we were starving so I said I would speak to her later and she marched off. I was so upset my appetite was ruined so I canceled my order but my family and friends ate theirs DURING our meal one of the staff came over and informed me again in a very hostile manner that I would be charged for my order. I stated I canceled the order before it was served He marched off after glaring at our black friends. When the bill came sure enough my canceled order was on it. I took my bill to the front cashier and said I will not pay for my canceled order. I paid for my husband's order with a tip My friends paid several hundred dollars for their meals Upon leaving the manager came up to me and stayed very harshly again staring at our black friends stating to me you and your friends are never permitted on our establishment again We are very upset and feel degraded after this. It is obvious the Dockside prefers white customers only read more

We had high expectations based on the reviews. While most of the meal was fairly satisfying, some elements precluded a full 5 stars. We started with the crab and shrimp stuffed mushrooms. They had an excellent creamy sauce that you definitely want to soak up with the bread they served. The filling was mushy in texture which didn't do justice to the lovely crab and shrimp inside. I ordered cedar planked salmon. It was served on the plank and had just the right touch of smoke. However, the salmon was overcooked. That was disappointing. The veggies on the side were delicious. One reason I ordered it was it came with polenta (which I LOVE). I should have checked, as I was assuming it was creamy (or at least those lovely fried triangles with a sprinkle of Parmesan). It was actually some type of casserole. It was over-baked, dry and the seasoning, though somewhat tasty, didn't seem to fit with the rest of the meal (tasted almost Mexican/Spanish inspired - would have been great with some type of spicy dish). Mr. Adorable ordered the special which was coconut prawns. The prawns were huge and the portion was large - so no complaints there. The prawns whoever were greasy and even though coated in coconut lacked flavor (no sparkiness!). He also received the side veggie mix which he also loved and the polenta which he also didn't care for. Service was nicely attentive. Seeing the beautiful water from our table was also a big plus. I'd recommend visiting, they did a nice job. Just a few minor misses. read more

Great spot to take visitors. Limited hours now , great place for any occasion. Never had a bad meal,been going for many years! About the only place to go in Sequim for lovely meals and views. read more

Probably the best place to dine in the area. So be sure to get a reservation. Service attentive but not speedy. This is the place for a leisurely dinner overlooking the water. Delicious meal. read more

Delicious food and great views ...they do need to update dining room it's a little old and outdated..maybe a nice deep cleaning as well.

Food was great, staff was efficient. We all had a great time, call ahead first time we went we were turned away for no reservation. read more

This Place never ceases to amaze us!!! From the owners to the staff. Top notch. Being "FOODIES" It takes a lot to impress us. Blew us away!!! Steve, is an AMAZING chef and owner. Josh is an amazing chef as well. Ruth is so caring and gifted in owning a restaurant and customer service. We watched as she made sure all the patrons were cared for and happy. The customer is always heard. The food is fresh and incorporated into homemade goodness. Can't wait to go back again and again. The service was on point! So Pleased. Very Thankful for this gold mine, Dan and Liz N ( Hard to please foodies) read more

Absolutely the worst service and attitude. Comes from the owner Ruth down. would not recommend the restaurant at all. At 1pm the only couple in the restaurant. Place our order, another couple arrived, ordered and were served a hamburger before our soup arrived. Another larger party arrived all were served then an hour later we received our entre. Called owner Ruth the next day, who stated she would get back to me, she was busy stating she had to return lettuce to Costco which had spoiled??? Never heard another word. Attitude from the top down. Do your self a favor dine elsewhere. read more

Love the food and the service. Every time we go in the food is wonderful each time from a simple salad to the best ever seafood we have ate in a real long time. read more

Oh boy. Not sure where to begin. Small old school PNW upper end rural restaurant. The variety near a resort. People hopefully will know of the restaurant type. We didn't have reservations but a 20 minute wait by the nice dock on a very pleasant evening was nice. We were seated right near the front door. Service started out fine. We ordered the Ancho prawns to start. Please note this was the only defective food item in our meal. Don't order this. Gross way overcooked shrimp - 6 hard rubbery shrimp absolutely drowning in a broken gritty flour sauce. A little ancho flavor I suppose but otherwise a failure for $20. Next came our disaster. While pouring my wife's cider the waiter dropped the bottle and the glass on to her water glass or some combination of the above. Glass, cider and water everywhere. Mostly on my wife. Thank goodness no one hurt. The waiter was in training. But was so nervous. They apologized profusely which was fine. No manager or assistant manager but maybe the person training was manager. She was really good. Next was Ceasar salad. Good salad! Our Boullibaise and Cioppino arrived but the waiter mixed them up. Called them the wrong names and served to wrong person. Oh well. They were pretty tasty. Awkward part. My wife who was still wet and smelling of pear cider asked for a comp. I am a bit different on this. I wait am never forward about asking. I was going to see if they offered. So she asks. They gave us her entree and gave us both complementary desserts. $44. The tab was still over $100. I tipped $15. The panncotta was tight but good once again mixed up who ordered which. read more

Only thing that would have made it better is if we had been seated near a window upstairs. We were in the bar area. read more

Awesome food, the kitchen was creating masterpieces in record time. Waitress was so slow, with 3 tables. Sure hope she can improve on her skills. Everyone else seemed to be helping Fiona. Sorry but she was a downer to such an incredible location and food. read more

Wow!! We read the reviews but still weren't sure they were all true. Turns out, they are true. Food was delicious and service was great, too. The setting is also quite nice as you overlook the marina. I took some photos of the desserts and the crab cakes, but devoured our other entrees without photographing them. So delicious. We will add this spot to our favs list for future visits. read more

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My husband and I had an amazing dinner at Dockside Grill. We stated with steamed clams, great broth! Mixed greens salad with buttermilk pistachio vinaigrette, so very fresh! And we both had the copper river salmon entrée special. Everything was perfect, much more then I was expecting. Great service too! read more

Nice little eating establishment by the bay. Good tasting food. Oysters Rockefeller out of this world. Get a bread basket to soak up the juices. The Cioppino only rates a5 because it only had 1 Scallop and 2 prawns. Otherwise the broth was delicious. Took a long time to get our order. About an hour after sitting down. Would I eat there again. Maybe. read more

The page should say reservations are required for lunch. Dont make me drive an hour and arrive before noon only to tell me that. There were empty tables yet an hour and a half wait stated. I could have called before I left to reserve a table had it said to do so. Looked good otherwise. read more

Six of us were on a little family getaway and after reading reviews, decided to check out Dockside for dinner. We love fresh seafood and it sounds like that's just what these folks are known for. Our server was nice and friendly, but the service was pretty slow throughout our whole dinner and check out. We were there mid-week and early (5:00) and there were no big crowds, so something was amiss. The seafood bisque and salads were spot on, all fresh ingredients. I ordered the cedar plank salmon. The dish was well prepared, very flavorful, but cold. And this was for their $50 signature dish? Not to nitpick, but the broccoli that came with it spent a bit too much time on the steam table: soft and a bit mushy. Had it been just my wife and me, I would have sent the order back, but I'm not going to inconvenience the rest of my family. Would we give these folks another shot? Probably not. read more

Surprisingly great seafood restaurant in a marina in Sequim on the Olympic peninsula, WA.

New to Sequim, made a reservation for lunch today, and made the 1.5 mile walk down the hill to check it out for the first time. We were totally surprised at how excellent the restaurant was. Excellent food, excellent service. We loved everything we tried, and can't wait to go back. A beautiful walk, and a beautiful lunch. read more

Wonderful meal next to the Marina. We went here for lunch and were extremely happy with our first experience at the Dockside. Great competent service and food made from scratch. The seafood was top notch and even the salad dressing was home made. Some of the best balsamic vinegarette I have ever had. I ate all of it! It's a little outside of Sequim but worth the find. We will be back and hopefully they will open for dinner again. They are struggling a bit with finding manpower to help them open later. read more

This is an excellent choice for a relaxing lunch or dinner. We came for lunch today and enjoyed the marina views with our fish tacos and oyster sandwich. The service here is always great, as is the food. Never disappoints. read more

All I can say, if you are in Sequim, don't miss this gem! Even if you are not in Sequim, take an evening drive for an outstanding meal! Literally everything is outstanding -- the appetizers (crab stuffed mushrooms), the entrees, the deserts, even the bread!! Service is a little slow, but the quality of the meal makes it worth the wait. read more

Dockside Grill is decidedly retro in its culinary stylings. That's not a bad thing per-se. Far from it. The food is solid, even if you get the late 1990's inspired "cylinder of rice." There are things served on cedar planks, it's a time machine. Then you remember it's at a place called without any shred of irony "the John Wayne Marina." It's solid food, it's not amazing food by any means - but by Peninsula standards, it's clearly the best. Reservations are strongly recommended, and one should make them a few days before, lest they end up with a table buried deep in a dark corner. Merely dreaming of the gorgeous marina views booked by those who came before. read more

We left there in total confusion. Let me first state that the Dockside is one of our top five favorite restaurants in Sequim, however our last visit left us scratching our scalps trying to comprehend on what just happened. The evening started out great. A round of cocktails, then appetizers. Salads arrived and my wife found a small metal band in hers, and I invited the waitress over, handed it to her. We did not complain whatsoever... things like that happen... no big deal however, we never saw the waitress again and the bus-girl finished serving us and bringing the check. No one from the kitchen or management came to our table to apologize... but we were not remotely looking for one, or a discount. We left a 20% tip, but once we got outside, it finally sunk in. OUR SERVICE WAS TERMINATED. We'll probably go back, but the management needs to pay attention to employee attitude. BTW- This restaurant has some of the best seafood in town, and when seated at a window seat, you can watch the commercial fishing boats unload their catch of the day. read more

Never again. We showed up at 1:30pm on a weekday for lunch. No reservations. No problem. Hostess said 45 minute wait. No problem. We waited. Then we waited some more. Each time we checked on the status, we were told 'we are working on getting your table ready' (there were several tables waiting to be bussed). After a 1 1/2 hour wait, we were finally seated. This was our 4th and last visit. The food is good, but not good enough to repeat this experience. Poor management ultimately results in failure, and Dockside is on that path. Such a shame. read more

We come here every year. Beautiful view. Unbelievable food. Service top notch. The wait staff are the best I've experienced .

Best salmon I ever had in my life. Don't listen to what they say about the halibut. Get the salmon. You won't regret it.

This place is amazing! The food and service was absolutely fantastic! When I travel back to Sequim I will certainly come back here to eat.

We made reservations for an anniversary dinner a few days in advance. When we arrived, we were given a lunch menu. I assumed they made a mistake and asked the waitress if there were dinner menus. She said that they were changing the menu and the hours, starting the day we were there. Why the gentleman that took our reservations didn't inform us of the upcoming change is poor business. We wanted a romantic anniversary dinner and not a hamburger and chicken sandwich. Granted, they were good and the service was nice, but we were very disappointed that we weren't informed in advance....... read more

My first visit with a group . I have never tasted a seafood dish that was this good ! All meals , wine and sweets rocked ! Beautiful locati