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    Dockside Restaurant & Bar

    3.0 (426 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp N Grits!
    T W.

    2 ate for $54 before tip - okay - WHY is the rating so low? The service - great - we came on a bust Saturday night - the Shrimp & Grits were absolutely to DIE for!! The flounder was battered and came out perfectly - their tarter sauce really good - just a good - well portioned meal - beautiful dock views - now I will say the bathroom was rough but those shrimp n grits forces me to 5 star!

    Valerie D.

    Food is aways good, service is great and best part you can sit outside and eat. It's a locals hangout and have music in some nights. It's been in several movies. The only 2 negative things I have to say are 1. The Flys are awful to keep away. 2. They need different buns for the burgers. The one they use fall apart.

    Pina colada

    We love this waterfront bar for drinks! There is plenty of outdoor seating with beautiful views of the waterway and marina. They had lots of slushy drinks on special as well as beachy cocktails. They can also make non alcoholic options so I went with a virgin pina colada. It was delicious and refreshing on a hot day! It gets crowded but we were there early to snag a seat. The people watching is top tier and watching the boat traffic is fun too. Check it out!

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    Shane J.

    I looked up this place on Yelp and was hopeful my Yelp community would give me some insight! I like that this restaurant was on the Marina. There was live music playing upon arrival! The waitstaff were young (high school & some college aged kids) and they were not very attentive and took to much time to follow up on orders and asking if there were any additional things needed during our time there! The food was average ..not much seasoning and I felt the prices were above average for the offerings!

    Blackened Shrimp
    heather h.

    They have great views and vibes, and the food was delicious. We were a large group, and our food came out in a timely manner. Everyone enjoyed their meals!

    Jordan C.

    Good food with a great view! We picked Dockside very much for the view and weren't disappointed. There is a terrific view of one of the bridges and all of the boat traffic coming and going is very entertaining to watch, especially if you have younger folks in your crowd. You can sit inside with a good view or outside with a direct view. The food was pretty good - not the best seafood in town (that's what we all got) but certainly good. The kids menu was well received as well. The bar options included local beers which were great, and good drink selections. The price wasn't too bad considering the location and the premium you normally expect from that sort of thing.

    Summer veggie side
    Mary Beth B.

    I love this place - mostly for the amazing views, beach vibes and every time I am here, I am on vacation! But the food is pretty good too. My husband ordered the clam strips and fried shrimp - I sampled them but I really don't eat fried food. The clam strips were really good and reminded me of summers I spent at Rye Beach in New Hampshire. Shrimp was okay - just not my thing. I had the tuna with a side of mixed summer veggies. Both were perfect for a hot summer day at a marina. The tuna was cooked to perfection (medium rare) and the veggies were perfectly sauteed and tasty. Service is great and again - you can NOT beat the view!

    Beer after finishing my meal. Sitting on one of the mamy barstools that look out over the water
    Grace C.

    4.5/5. Absolutely floored at the 2.9 star review. The view and vibe of the place alone bring it to at least a 3. A casual place to eat and drink by the water, yes please! My experience: I had no problem finding parking and was quickly seated. The waitress was friendly and attentive even though they were pretty busy. The cocktail service area is nice to hang out after eating (or if you weren't planning to eat). I got the Caesar salad with a crabcake on top and a side of hushpuppies. The meal was pretty standard (nothing especially amazing) and I enjoyed it. The hushpuppies hit the spot and were very generously portioned. My biggest issue was there aren't any draft beers! The selection of cans is good, a little pricey but in line with what you would expect to pay for waterfront drinking. I did not try any cocktails or food other than mentioned. I came around 2pm on a Tuesday afternoon.

    Beautiful day and great food at Dockside.

    Excellent food, service and ambience. Our server, Hunter, was phenomenal. Great experience overall.

    Chicken Tenders and fries

    Went on a Friday around 12:30. Sat outdoors. Food was fast, fresh, and hot. Great waitress. No complaints.

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