The casual vibe and scenic view make the place. It was REALLY windy out (no indoor seating), but fortunately we found a spot tucked away that blocked the wind. Servers were friendly and the service was good, although the kitchen was rather slow. Took forever to get our meal and it was not high season. But the portions were generous and my omelette was very good, where the additional mushrooms I requested were plentiful. It's a nice relaxing atmosphere to get together with friends. You certainly can't beat the view. Just make sure to fill up your wallet first. Breakfast for 3 before tip was $79. read more

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I was invited to check out Dockside Kitchen. It is right on the bay so it has a great view. There is an obstacle course for kids right in front, so you can get breakfast or lunch and a show haha. We ordered French toast, the breakfast burrito, short rib toast and a grilled chicken wrap. The fresh squeezed orange juice is a must, I would go everyday just for that alone. My waitress recommended the short rib and I loved it. The breakfast burrito was also really good though I wish it had bacon instead of chorizo but that just personal preference. My sister isn't a breakfast person and she liked her grilled chicken wrap. And we all shared the French toast which was good as well. As a girl from Pittsburgh, I also loved that they had Heinz ketchup. The staff was great. It was busy the whole time we were there. We will definitely be going back. read more

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My friend and I have been wanting to try Dockside Kitchen for months and finally had the opportunity a few days ago. We came right as they opened at 8 am on a Friday morning and were seated right away. We got to sit outside with a view of the bay, which was one of the main reasons we wanted to come. It was a little chilly with the wind in the morning, but our hot coffee and tea helped. Our server was attentive, friendly, and gave suggestions when it was time to order the food. We decided to split the Lobster Benedict. The food came out shortly and was appealing, though I did feel the presentation needed some work, as the dish was lacking color. We agreed chives or green onion would be a nice addition to both the appeal and the taste. Despite this, the benedict was delicious and we both enjoyed every bite. Our morning at Dockside Kitchen was very enjoyable and we both would love to come back again to try their dinner! read more

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Excellent service , large portions , food was very good....highly recommend!! Views of bay are very nice while eating read more

Dockside is a new family favorite. Not only is the food delicious, the service is incredible, the staff is thoughtful, and the facilities are clean. My partner and I love Dockside so much, we tried the dinner club, and it was very much worth it for the sunset dinner. I dream about the rosemary potatoes in the off season. The iced coffee is delicious (though they don't have mochas, which is a bit disappointing for me), and they have a full espresso bar for all the caffeine needs. The staff is truly a highlight, they take the time to answer questions and just interact with diners - always with a smile. I could go on & on. Just go!! read more

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Are you kidding, Yelp? This place sounded wonderful so I went to get some brunch on a beautiful Sunday morning. Unfortunately, neither Yelp nor the restaurant's OWN WEBSITE mentions that they are not open at the beginning of Spring. Yelp shows their hours as open but says NOTHING about the fact that it's only open in the summer. Does anyone even maintain the Yelp website? Come on, such a well-known review website really needs to get their act together. Driving 10 miles for nothing gets Dockside Cafe and Yelp zero stars. read more

Delicious breakfast! First time here and I got the farmers omelette. It was amazing with all fresh ingredients. The potatoes were seasoned with rosemary too so that was a nice touch to the meal. The wait was really long. So don't expect to just get right in. Maybe if you get there first thing you will not be waiting. The dock is pretty large and there is also counter seating along the water if you are by yourself or just you and one other person. The coffee was also very good. My husband got the eggs Benedict that I tried and it was delicious. I think next time I will get that or a lunch meal. I'll be back but when the season slows down a bit! read more

Dockside Kitchen - Farm Fresh Veggie Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

The service was excellent. The hostess and the waitress did a fine job. They recommended the lobster roll. I would not recommend it. The roll on a true lobster roll should be about the size of a hotdog bun, brioche style, sliced on the top , buttered and toasted. The lobster was flavorless, and there was absolutely too much bun for the amount of meat. On the plus side the fries were super crispy and super hot and were quite delicious. I will return to try something else on their menu as they had other seafood sandwiches and brunch items. read more

Atmosphere and location are top notch. Seating on the deck along the bay. Seating is covered, so depending on time of day it is shaded. Staff was super friendly. I had the lobster Benedict, my wife had the farmers omelet and our son had scrambled eggs with fruit. All were good with no complaints. I also had the Bloody Mary which was tasty and comes with 2 shrimp. read more

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Found this place searching on Yelp. We got the crab and lobster Benedicts and shared. Food was good as well as the service. Added bonus falconer was brought in to get rid of the seagulls. read more

Dockside Kitchen - Crab Cake Benedict / Lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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Love the food there So sweet looking at the bay when your eating Great place My family goes there all the time Great service to

Amazing, such a good brunch spot for families. Boats and the view is so nice. Food is so good. Too many options to name! Chicken fingers and fries for the kids at 8am! read more

Dockside Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Came here for breakfast, seated on the deck right over the water. I ordered the vegetable omelette with sourdough bread. I ordered eggs and fruit for my son. My husband ordered a hot coffee and lobster eggs Benedict. We were all happy with our food. I wouldn't say my omelet was anything special but it was good and the view is superb! The waitress was very nice and patient. We will definitely be back! read more

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I put my name in for 3 at 11:30am and was told it would be a 15 minute wait. I received a text message that I was on the waiting list. 40 minutes later, I went up to ask if our table was ready and was told it would be only 5 more minutes. It has been 40 more minutes and I have yet to receive a text. I would've waiting in line at Doozies or Hooked on Breakfast if they were honest about their wait time. Will not be coming back as they wasted an hour of my life that I will never get back. read more

First time at dockside kitchen which also happened to be the last day open for the season. So they were out of a few items. I was very pleased that the server informed us up front of what they no longer had on the menu. The soup was very good, rich and creamy - full of flavor. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The lobster Mac and cheese was the biggest hit. I look forward to going back next season. My thinking is more focused on having lunch there then breakfast. read more

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Had breakfast here several times this past summer awesome!! Food and service was first class. The view of the back bay early in the morning is the best!! read more

Definitely one of the best places for breakfast and lunch on the island. I was most impressed with their seafood! Such good quality for the price. And large portions too! The staff are so nice and the view of the bay is gorgeous. I have been coming here for years but it was under different ownership. The new owners really made this a classy place to eat and enjoy yourself. A gem in ocean city. read more

Dockside Kitchen - Shrimp and Crab Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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I've been here many times and I consistently go back.It's a phenomenal place to eat.The food is fantastic on every single level.The atmosphere is top notch.The customer service is on point, accurate, kind and friendly.Everything you want for customer service read more

The food is excellent, the waitstaff even better. The room is small but it's worth the wait. You can sit outside in the summer and the view is great. Definitely worth going. read more

My wife and I went to this place because of the fact that it's right on the water. We are also delighted that the food is very good also. The lobster avocado toast is something I highly recommend you try. I got the crabcake Benedict which was not cooked well but still overall OK. The poached egg was cooked perfectly, which is usually rare for bunch spots, the crab cake was a little under done. This place only has outdoor seating which is why we really liked it. We sat on the bar table which faced the water. Service is pretty quick. The weather is amazing during our meal. I am unsure if the weather is very very hot how enjoyable that meal would be in the heat. There is a parking lotRight next to the restaurant. It's tough to get a parking spot there but if you eat shouldn't be a problem. read more

Dockside Kitchen - Love being outdoors. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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Went with my dad for breakfast at 8, we sat at the outdoor bay bar. Food was pricier than some breakfast places in town but it was tasty! I got the Dockside Platter and my dad got the Breakfast Burrito with a side of French Toast. All were good and arrived quickly. Definitely hit the spot and had a cool outdoor view! That was our favorite part of this place read more

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We didn't get a chance to sample the food since we were turned off by the staff and decided to take our party of up to 11 people elsewhere. We were at the adjacent water park. Our son had just returned from a cancelled Phila. flight and was hungry but at 3 o'clock, he was told they were closed and would reopen at 4:30. Fine. He asked to see a menu and was told again that they were closed. Our 5 grandkids, the parents and other grandparents were at the water park next door. Not realizing the restaurant was separate, I used the restroom. At 4:15 my eyes were burning from sunscreen and was going back into the bathroom to flush them out and was told it was only for patrons and use to the restroom down the street in the parking lot. At 4:30 our grandkids time at the park was up and everyone was hungry. Since they rudely brushed me off. a 75 year old local just trying treat my eyes, I had us make other plans to eat. A lot of lost business's today and in the future. No shortage of places to eat. read more

This is/was my favorite off-season breakfast place in OC. Great views, friendly staff, good menu and good food making up for the high prices but the last 2 in-season visits have been disappointing. My bagel was stale both times. The American cheese this time tasted bad/cheap. My husband's fried egg was completely uncooked. Maybe we'll go back in the fall. read more

3.5 stars- very tasty, nice atmosphere, competent staff! Our family of four was seated right away and given menus to order. Two of us got the classic Benedict, one the salmon Benedict, and one the crab and shrimp omelette. Benedict's were very good, eggs a bit overdone but could have used more Hollandaise sauce - when we remarked that our waitress was paying attention and brought us over some :) Nice! My brothers crab and shrimp omelette was "bland" and overcooked; disappointing for $17. Flavor was lacking and shrimp and crab pieces were tiny. Toast was very toasted, however. The staff was friendly and quick, all in masks and cute khaki shorts. Views were and breeze were great! Made me want to try the aqua park nearby. read more

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Oh we fall in love with this place. Good food, excellent vibes, and great service. Breakfast just made our day. I can't wait to try lobster mac and cheese next time! read more

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I ate here once ago. I have never returned. It was for breakfast. The amount of vague is exactly how I remember it...barely.

Good food near the water. Prices a bit high. Covered outdoor seating. The portions are big.

On the dockside of the island, as its name implies, this restaurant is a little more off the beaten path when things get hopping beginning with Memorial Day Weekend. The view from the tables, that are sheltered by screens from bad weather, is delightful and the food is very good and ample. The Lobster Benedict, while expensive for breakfast, contained a remarkably large portion of lobster and the Shrimp and Crab Omelet also was chock full of seafood. There are also the usual items you would expect to find on a breakfast menu that are executed in a competent manner. Our service was very helpful and pleasant. read more

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To me dock's view ais more magical then plain ocean. So this place has it all, views, good food, tasty coffee and vacation atmosphere. I'm totally coming back tomorrow morning. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Even our kids enjoyed the food (which is rare). It was my first time trying lobster egg Benedict. It was a BOMB !!! Totally worth it. Check this place out if you are in OC. You won't regret it. read more

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Food was ok not a lot of flavor on the eggs Benedict or potato's. Price was not bad. Service was good and attentive. Great view of our kids doing the aqua park. read more

Dockside has a nice outdoor deck on the bay for a great AL Fresco dining experience. They serve a great daily brunch with a seafood theme. I hight recommend the Lobster Benedict or Crab Cake Benedict. The service here is also friendly and impeccable read more

Dockside Kitchen - Lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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Can't believe I haven't tried this place earlier! Nice dockside brunch spot for the summer. Right on the water. Has a parking lot and also street parking available too. Lobster Benedict was huge and delicious. I preferred that over the short rib Benedict. Can get windy so bring a sweater but other than that, wait wasn't long, loved the vibes, and will be back! read more

Easily the best meal we had in OCNJ. We recommend the fish tacos and lobster Mac and cheese!

We recently dined here twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both experiences were very good. We were on the back deck both times and loved the view of the bay. The food was good and wait staff friendly and efficient. Looking forward to going back. read more

Absolutely wonderful!! The food was delicious, avocado toast was the best .. except the toast. The bread used for the avocado toast was to thick, I prefer a thinner bread. Bacon was think & crispy cloves it!! Potatoes were tasty & cooked to perfection! Fruit was extremely fresh!! Bathroom freshly cleaned!! Must return.. all around great experience. Note: I normally do not write good reviews only because there are times people are paid for their reviews!! Not this girl.. I stand by my reviews which are based on my experience ONLY! Hubby's input is often denoted but the rating is mine. Have a gre read more

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Great lunch place! We stopped by here after our morning of parasailing, and everyone in my family loved their lunch. I had the grilled Salmon salad and would change the cheese of blue cheese to feta or goat cheese instead. Blue cheese overpowered most of the salmon taste which is what I wanted more of. Aside from that, vibes are great and our waitress was great too! Def return again for breakfast/brunch next year. read more

We had breakfast at the Dockside Kitchen and had a wonderful time. When we arrived, we were quickly seated at a table overlooking the water. The service was very good -- waitress was pleasant and attentive. We had a variety of food. My wife had the Dockside Platter and everything was prepared nicely. My son had a bagel and egg sandwich that he enjoyed. I had the french toast and it was everything you would expect from excellent French Toast. We highly recommend checking out the Dockside Kitchen when you are in Ocean City! read more

Dockside Kitchen - Wonderful scenery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

I love this place. You would totally expect it to be average food, maybe even below average diner style just by looking at it, but do not be fooled! The food is way above average!!!! Everything is delicious, down to the handcrafted lattes. I can't help but always get the Lobster Benedict because you can't just find that anywhere, it's a rule to eat seafood when you're by the bay (right?), and it's phenomenal. My husband had the lobster roll and devoured it. So must've been good! Highly recommend and you can easily make reservations and "wait in line" online. However, it is a bit close knit.. kinda hard not to be. I wouldn't recommend for those who are anxious and worried about COVID. read more

Dockside Kitchen - Lobster Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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Dockside Kitchen has Excellent service pretty view delicious food. Definitely recommend this place

I dislike having to write bad reviews but I feel like our latest experience here was so much worse than the standard of quality Dockside Kitchen used to have. None of the food had any real flavor; short rib tacos were missing ingredients that were described on the menu and the meat had no flavor and was incredibly oily. The Mac n cheese tasted like they forgot to add the cheese aka no flavor at all, and the omelets were nothing to write home about either, esp for the price. Not sure if we will be back. read more