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    The Dock Restaurant

    3.0 (82 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Susan G.

    The ambiance gets a 10 out of 10. This is CT's seafood shack by the water at its best, with plenty of seating and parking. It took 15-20 minutes just to be able to order (which is better than the crazy line we encountered at a different place. We were told that once we ordered it would take 30 minutes for the chefs to start our order. Except that our order wasn't called for 45 minutes. Honestly it would have been worth the wait, except that all of the friend seafood we ordered wasn't even slightly warm. The flavor and ambiance were enjoyable. My sister in laws swordfish was warm, but none of the sides were. Would I come here again? Absolutely I would give them another try, but probably off hours or no later than 5pm, just to see if they're ready

    Jennifer A.

    I gave it 4 stars because it was so expensive, but the food was a 10! I got a lobster roll with butter hold the bread and it was delicious! So many times, you order a lobster roll only to be disappointed, but not this time!! The meat was HUGE and perfectly cooked! Of course i paid $23 for it.. No fried, no slaw, no bread, just meat. My friend got it with fries, slaw & a bun and was just as happy. I stole a few fries and they were GOOOOOOD! I think she paid 26 or 28 for hers. No pics because we swilled it! LOL We didn't make it over to the tent for review.. next time.

    Casual take out dining up top to enjoy the summertime weather and sunset. Beer and spirits under the tent. Families and dogs welcome.

    This photo is of the chicken Cesar wrap it was good but a little too much sauce and the fries were good

    The food was good but it was small for the price but we'll never know what the corn will taste like because they ran out.

    Shrimp and cherry stones were so good!!
    Jennifer A.

    The food has been great the few times I've visited. Excellent steamers! As far as the ambiance, it's very laid back with waterfront views! Service is great if you want a drink on the upper deck. You order your food first and wait for your number to be called. We love it!

    Fried Whole Belly Clams over cooked.

    I wouldn't call this seafood. Cold clam chowder needed to be microwave. The clam bells didn't have any bells because it was over cooked. You would think it would be good seafood near the shoreline. $38.00 dinner a can of soup and fish sticks would have been better then going to The Dock for dinner. Only good thing out of the dinner was the coleslaw.

    Excited to try a new spot in Waterford by the water! Eating with a beautiful view!
    Christina R.

    The food was extremely delicious! The fish sandwich was flavorful and the coconut shrimp was cooked just right! Sweet potatoes had a great taste to it and the coleslaw was amazing! The best part of our lunch was definitely the view! After enjoying lunch you can go down to the bottom of the dockside and sit right by the water and just watch the bridge open and close in the boats go by! Great crowd of people, good music and met new friends! Can't complain for a sunny Saturday in Connecticut!

    Lower deck.
    Tammy G.

    Simple place! Order and the window, then they call your number to pick up. We got a great seat on the upper deck over looking the bridge and water. I loved the Broiled fish Ruben sandwich! I want to go back!

    Clam strip dinner

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    The food was amazing! Reasonable priced. I couldn't finish everything I bought the left overs were just as good as when eating it fresh!!

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