The docks restaurant is quite noisy inside so sit outside if at all possible the food is great

My husband and I arrived @ 4:55pm and were seated immediately. We looked over the menu and made our choices. We sat there for 25 minutes and no one ever came to our table to get our drink orders much less our food orders. Many groups arrived after we did and all were seated and served timely. A gentleman arrived 20 minutes after we did and within 2 minutes his server was at his table taking his drink and food order. Within 5 minutes he had his drink and meal in front of him and was eating. That's when my husband and I decided to leave. We have eaten there in the past and never had any issues, so this was a complete shock. We will not be returning. read more

Best restaurant in Scottsboro! I eat here all the time for business! They're not open on Monday's so I try not to come til Tuesday. Great friendly people and great food and drinks! Beautiful view! read more

We went with a group of 8, kids and adults. The steaks were outstanding!! Garlic mashed potatoes and veggies very good as well. Both the chicken and shrimp Alfredo were great. Kids all had catfish and they loved it. They had the all you can eat and each at 6 or 7 filets! Highly recommend!! read more

I don't what was worse, the service or the live music that sounded awful and was begging for free beer the whole night. We made a reservation coming in from out of town for 6:00. We arrived at 5:58 for our reservation and were sat promptly. After that it went downhill. We sat at the table for 25 minutes and finally flagged down a waiter to ask if we had a server, he replied he didn't know and ran off. Shortly after a waitress returned with the excuse she didn't know which one of them was supposed to take care of us. We eventually ordered after another 30 minutes. After being there for almost 2 hours our food finally came. 3 of our orders were cooked incorrectly and one came out completely wrong. We again had to flag a waiter down to tell them about our food and she argued with us about the food. The scallops were ordered all grilled and they all came out spicy with blackened seasoning. She proceeded to tell us that we were wrong and that the cooks said the grill was probably just too hot (So they were burnt?!). She also told us she couldn't take it off our check because we had eaten some of the food, the only thing she could offer was $5 of a $22 meal)!! We asked to speak with a manager and she said the owners refused to come out and speak with us and we could just leave. I have never seen such disrespectful behavior from a business owner, a simple apology goes a long way. Unfortunately they decided to make poor business decisions and in return we will absolutely never be back and will make sure to tell everyone we know to avoid this place! Also if you're worried about social distancing and Covid beware. Very few people had masks on and most of the waiters that did have them had them pulled under their chins. read more

There is only one star because they did refill my drink twice. But that's the only reason. Our service was terrible from start to end. We sat for almost 30 minutes before having to flag a waiter down to order. I ordered fish tacos, after waiting for almost 2 hours our food finally came, out came grilled scallops. I had to send my food back and 3 others in our party had food cooked wrong. Our waitress decided to argue with us and tell us the food was just cooked on a grill that was too hot (aka burnt) not cooked wrong! We asked to speak to a manager and she came back to tell us the owner refused to come out to speak with us and that we could just leave. What kind of business owner behaves like this?! I will definitely not return and make sure to spread the word about how we were treated! read more

I had the pleasure of dining here often when I worked in Scottsboro. The menu isn't large, but honestly everything on it is good to really good. If you are only going once, get a cup of gumbo and the shrimp n grits. Sit on the deck, have a beer and watch the sunset over the river. They used to have a seafood special on Thursday nights that I enjoyed very much, probably still do. Every time I had the crab legs they were cooked perfect. Only thing I wish they had was draft beer. read more

The Docks - Sitting on the deck at the Docks - New American Near Me - Scottsboro, Alabama

Our second trip to this restaurant wasn't consistent with the first. The service was SLOW SLOW SLOW. The cheese balls were still excellent. The salad was meh. Was very disappointed with the chicken fettuccini alfredo this time. It had an odd taste to the meat, but not necessarily a ruined taste. I would've sent it back, but our server seemed nonexistent. I just ate more mediocre bread to get full. A friend of ours that dined with us got the all you can eat catfish. It was raw in the middle. Not just undercooked, but ready to swim again raw. That nasty taste killed his appetite. Can't say I won't go back, since they are local, but I would like some consistency. Either good or bad, I want to know what to expect. read more

Good food, terrible service. My three female friends and I came on a slow Tuesday night, barely any other customers. We were rushed out of the restaurant by our server an HOUR before closing. She did not tell us her name, she did not offer us more drinks, she brought the checks out before we were even ready to order desserts. Further, they literally turned off the lights in the restaurant before we were done with our ENTREES, still AN HOUR before closing. Have never dealt with such rude and inconsiderate service. read more

This is one of the two nicest places in Scottsboro (Salt International Bistro on S. Broad St. being the other), and it's the best spot to relax and unwind for dinner and drinks in town. Located at Goosepond Colony (golf course) with great views of Guntersville Lake (dock access for boats), it's definitely got a small-town bar and restaurant feel, and everyone is friendly. Although there are entrees of steak, chicken, pork, and pasta, the menu has an emphasis on seafood - crab, fish, oysters, etc. - mostly fried though. There are weeknight specials. I had the crab claw appetizers and catfish plate with fries and hushpuppies - deep fried goodness. The drinks were decent - beer and mixed drinks - just don't expect any ultra fancy cocktails. read more

Good food. Horrible service. I got the signature dish which was the shrimp and grits. It was good. But not great. My mother god the fried catfish. She enjoyed her dish. My girlfriend hot the fish tacos and hated them. The real kicker was the 1:15 wait to get food. And missing things off menu that apparently were no longer available. read more

We asked the hotel for the nicest hotel in town and this is where they sent us. The deck was really nice so I suggest eating outside. The view is outstanding. We had a burger and it was tasty. They had live music on a Thursday night. read more

We visited The Docks for dinner on 9-20-19 and ordered the grilled shrimp and Pecan Tilapia, but we received FRIED shrimp. Overall the food was average, but nothing to write home about or to recommend to anyone. We received the absolutely worst service we have received in over 50 years of eating out. After ordering we sat there for 20 minutes waiting for our coffee with the room temperature of 67°F. We asked about the temperature and were told that's the normal temperature. The meal was brought to the table by a second waitress who was courteous after another 10 to 15 minutes. No one showed up to check on our food and I had to ask the busgirl to get us a coffee refill after another 10 minutes. No one knew who was our waitress or where she was. Mind you, in the inside dining room there were only three other tables with people. We were sitting there drinking the remainder of our coffee and my wife was eating her fries when one of the original waitresses arrived and took the plate from my wife along with my empty plate without asking it she was done eating. We were told the owner was in the kitchen and I asked to speak to him. We were told he was too busy and that we should talk to the bartender. We walked out. If The Docks manage to remain open we will NOT be returning. We do NOT recommend eating at The Docks unless you enjoy horrible service. read more

A fabulous view- good service-below average food! There is a wonderful view of the lake. The wait staff did a nice job. But the food was nothing special! read more

Me and some guys came in May for a stay & play and our experience was. ITV the best but I want to say, another group came back and ate here last night. A party of 8 and the service was great and our food was really good. Glad things are back to normal! read more

It's obvious by these prior poor reviews that this place has definitely changed for the better. My mother in law and I were visiting from Nashville and decided to give this place a try. The food was delicious and the live music was great. We shared the tuna bites as an appetizer. They weren't rare like we ordered and were more on the medium side, but they were still good. The two sauces that came with it were also very good-especially after you add the wasabi in the soy sauce. I ordered the fish tacos (fried) with a side of the white cheddar grits for the main course and my mom ordered the crab cakes with a side of mashed potatoes. All of it was delicious! The cheese grits were to die for and the mashed potatoes were perfectly fluffy, soft, and flavored. As for dessert, the pumpkin cheesecake was scrumptious. The bread pudding had potential, however, the rum in it was a little too strong for both of us. The service was on point. Overall, a very good experience. I'd definitely come back here if I come back to Scottsboro. read more

I was very disappointed. I wanted to like this restaurant. Nice setup. Live music (that was too loud). Our waitress was slow & somewhat inattentive. One dinner companion ordered a cocktail and was brought the wrong drink. I ordered a simple burger & fries (nothing more than frozen crinkle cut potatoes). The fries were room temp, as was the burger, and the bun was hard. My friend ordered one of the specials (after asking how much it was and never getting an answer). It came w/ 4-5 asparagus spears & mashed potatoes and cost nearly $40. Our bill was around $70 and because we were w/ a group, the waitress got a 20% tip from all the checks. The waitress had to have made more than $50 in tips from our table. I don't mind tipping when the food & service are good but I resent being forced to leave a 20% tip for what we had. It was my first trip to 'The Docks' and probably the last. read more

The Docks features some great southern seafood staples and great views of the Guntersville Lake in Goosepond Colony. They're great for having large events or banquets and know from experience that they will cater to your party's menu needs. read more

I have visited here many times and ordered the shrimp and grits. Tonight my granddaughter and I ordered the same. The grits were like concrete and the shrimps were tough. It may possibly be because we were late arriving at the restaurant. Food served after 8 pm. I told waitress about the food being unsatisfactory. She took back to kitchen and returned with same dish. The grits a little better but not much. Needless to say both my granddaughter and I did not eat. The server was wonderful and my husband had catfish which was excellent. Just s bad night for shrimp and grits. read more

Not what I expected reading these reviews. Took a seat at the bar and was greeted by a male bartender with zero personality. Even though we told him we were having dinner he wanted to keep our credit card. Rest of staff seemed to be busy texting people and not paying attention to their customers. Paid for two drinks and hit the road. I am sure locals enjoy this spot but they are not welcoming to visitors. read more

Great for what they aim to do. Casual. Unpretentious. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 pm until whenever. Inside bar and dining. Deck dining is best, weather petting. Drive to Goose Pond Colony or pull up to the dock in your boat. Deck overlooks Lake Guntersville, perhaps 40 feet away. Gumbo and clam chowder are terrific! Fried green tomatoes wee okay. Lots of dishes, mostly seafood. Several grilled or blackened options, not just fried. We had the blackened fish tacos which were fantastic. read more

Sat on the patio, restaurant was very busy but got sat promptly! There was a nice band outside and service was prompt. The prices are excellent for a nice steak dinner on the water. I would highly recommend going! read more

We decided to try this place based on a local recommendation. We ordered the grouper fingers appetizer and they were okay. My husband and I each ordered one of their fresh specials. He got the blackened snapper and I had the Greek chicken. The snapper was okay-nothing special but the chicken was terrible. Nothing Greek about it. No seasoning at all, greasy outside and terribly dry and tough inside. So bad I only ate the side dishes and not the chicken. Would have complained but was never asked if the food was good. The one redeeming feature was I had their sautéed spinach as a side and it was delicious. Since my chicken was almost $16 it ended up being expensive spinach! Place was packed so either we ordered the wrong thing or there's just not a lot of decent restaurants in the area. So disappointed! read more

Not the same place it used to be. Waited over an hour on our food when they were not busy at all. Maybe 10 tables in the place had people. Biggest party was 4. Our appetizer of the coconut shrimp was decent, but it took over an hour from the time our app was brought to us for our mains to be brought out. Shrimp and grits were lumpy. Fish tacos were cold. And service over all was terrible. Had to take my water glass up to the bar for it to be filled because the waitress had disappeared for about 35 minutes. read more

Awesome crab legs, shrimp and grits, and mahi mahi. Fried green tomatoes for app and bread pudding for dessert. Right on the lake and great service from Stephanie! Great find. read more

These folks prepared a lunch buffet for our group of boaters from TN. The breading on the fried fish was perfect. I particularly enjoyed the homemade remoulade. But..... the desserts are simply to die for. Bread pudding, chocolate pie, key lime pie and strawberry cake are all made on site. I can spot a mass produced dessert a mile away and these are the real deal. In addition they hve a great bar with a plentiful beer selection. And.... they give uou cocktail napkins which is more than I can say for most hippster haunts in Nashy. read more

A party of four with one kiddo just left the docks - all bellies fat and happy ... for real. For appetizer, we had peel and eat shrimp and grouper nuggets. Perfectly seasoned peel and eat shrimp were great 4.2 stars. The grouper nuggets had a light and crispy delicious batter. They didn't last long! The dipping sauce was something similar to an avacado aeoli. Whoa! My son ordered chicken fingers and fries. The chicken fingers were cooked perfectly, plenty of meat with the same light and crispy batter as the grouper. Yum! I'm not a fan of French fires but these steak fries were amazing - no joke. My husband ordered the filet medium and it was cooked perfectly with just enough seasoning. He also had the lobster tail which was perfect - not even chewy. I had Alaskan snow crab legs - perfect! They had a little old bay seasoning and a little natural sweet flavor. I was so fat by the time we were done. To top it off, we waited on a large party ahead of us so the waitress brought us a healthy piece of strawberry cheese/shortcake. It was TO DIE FOR! They could use a little work on salads. That was the only complaint - didn't like the house salad since it was very generic. Bread and sweet butter free appetizer was delicious. The service was great. Great acoustic entertainment at 7pm. I could not be more satisfied and super surprised that all this was happening in my neck of the woods in NE AL. I haven't wanted this good since I was in Crystal River FL. read more

We had dinner last night at The Docks for the first time on a recommendation of a friend. We had drinks, a dozen oysters and both had the seafood platter. First off, the service. It was great. They were all very polite and when we were seated at a smaller table on the patio and they realized that another party wasn't going to be there for a while they re-seated us to a larger table. Very much appreciated. As for the food. The oysters were beautiful, large and delicious. The condiments with the oysters were perfect. As for our Seafood Platters, we both noted that the crab legs were maybe a bit old, unfortunately quite common in a lot of restaurants these days but the shrimp and fish were outrageously delicious! The salads served with our dinner was great and if you are a fan of Bleu Cheese dressing you are in for a very pleasant surprise. It's awesome! All in all we could not be happier with this place (ummm, maybe with the crab legs as a small exception) and with the overall quality and service. We will be back soon. A lot of things on the menu we want to try and hopefully they will expand the menu to include things like mussels. I do recommend calling ahead for reservations. read more

The desserts here are phenomenal! Also, I love the steaks as well as many other dishes offered. A great place to dine! The staff has always seemed to have a care for the customer! Certainly recommend for a to try! Also, as I have said in other reviews, this is NOT A FAST FOOD establishment. It amazes me how many individuals come to a Fine Dining restaurant and expect their food in ten minutes. Not the way it works in the real world. read more

Update. I went back to The Docks a week after a bad experience. When we told our server about our experience the week before, she told the manager, who immediately came to our table and apologized, explained that the situation was unusual, and gave us a really tasty desert on the house. A rate it as a very good service recovery. read more

My wife and I came up here for the vintage picking in Rainsville and chose this restaurant for the ambiance mainly. I will tell you, the coconut shrimp appetizer with the spicy orange ginger dipping sauce was awesome. The main course for us was fish tacos and the petite sirloin and both dishes were absolutely amazing! During dinner there was acoustic live entertainment that was really good, not too loud with very experienced entertainers. After dinner my wife and I shared the chocolate peanut butter mousse with a warm chocolate drizzle that put our meal over the top. Our waiter John was a super personable guy that kept up with our needs and was excellent in every way. I can safely say this is an awesome little place on the water with wonderful wait staff and amazing food! read more

I am really surprised that this restaurant only has 3.5 stars. The food is amazing!!! In my party we had 4 adults who all ate something different. Crab legs, Large spinach salad, fried shrimp, and fresh catch of the day which was Mahi Mahi. They were all delicious. They have cheddar grits which are amazing. Fried cheese fritters and fried green tomatoes. They were not greasy and just that right crisp to them. The desserts are homemade all I can say is wonderful!! We all shared 3 different desserts. The bread pudding, carrot cake, and butterfinger cheesecake. Thank you for a wonderful meal and the beautiful view! read more

We waited over an hour for our food with only two other small parties in the restaurant. The fish taco was cold and the grits, as in shrimp and grits their featured speciality, was lumpy and hard. A sin in the South. The waitress was sweet and apologetic but the management saw nothing wrong. We will not be back unless there is new management . The one star is for the waitress. read more

A little expensive, but so worth it. Try the cheese fritters :) they're to die for. Crab legs are the best I've ever had. The service always rocks. read more

I ate here last week and the food was great. It was so good that I decided to come back and try the catfish "all you can eat" special. I really can't give it a proper review because I never received the catfish. The restaurant was nowhere near half full and it took 10 minutes to be seated. After the waitress finally came to take our order she had to come back to tell me they were out of the liquor used to make a house specialty drink. During the time we spent waiting on an appetizer and gumbo, which was good, a group of 5 was seated nearby. After an hour of waiting for the 'all you can eat catfish' the party of 5 next to us received their cooked to order sandwiches and we were still without the first fish. There was no explanation by the waitress nor any attempt to offer a suggestion for another entree. While I do not want my food cooked hours ahead of time and sitting under heat lamps I would expect to get the night's special in a relatively short amount of time. We decided to just pay our bill for the appetizer, soup and salad and leave. I heard the cook yelling at the waitress, "what do you mean they're leaving?! The food is almost ready!" Really? That may benefit someone else who is still waiting, but it won't be us. read more

This place is great, a real find in a small town! Sits right on the water next to Goosepond. The food is excellent, way better than your average bar fare. I've had the Shrimp and Grits and they're awesome.The heat from the andouille sausage is just right and offsets the richness of the cream. I tried the Thai Pork Medallions too and they were delicious as well. Service can be a little slow at times but the drinks are good, they have a wide selection of beers, they have live bands and there's always a lively crowd. Best place in Scottsboro to hang out on a Friday night! read more

pretty typical waterfront bar / greasy spoon. if you stood very long in any one spot in the bar area you stuck to the floor. the men's bathroom hadn't been cleaned lately. the food was average and over priced. i was down at the lake to fish for several days - if i ever return to fish i wont go back to this place. ok for a couple guys that needed some place close to eat at the end of the day. i'd skip this place, go hungry if need be. read more

Awesome place, the view is great and the food is as well. Make sure to try the cheese fritters!

I have been to the Docks a number of times the food has always been superior. I have ordered pork tenderloin (best I've ever had) Tilapia and their special Shrimp and Grits. The owners have a heart of gold - I encourage everyone to visit the Docks especially if the weather is nice so you can enjoy the view. Brooke H. I am in full agreement with you about the desserts - they are to die for! read more

Avoid this place! Health rating below 90. Self identified owner is disrespectful, rude and highly unprofessional to the point of being belligerent. We were told we needed a reservation for a party of 2 for dinner at 6 pm on a rainy Friday night. There were NO customers in the area of the hostess stand and only 4 diners on the patio. There were 5 employees amid the empty tables in the area of the hostess stand and NONE of them acknowledged our presence or attempted to seat us. We asked if we were in the right place to be seated and the hostess asked if we had a reservation. We replied no and then I asked why we needed a reservation for an almost empty restaurant. We left and were a few steps outside when a man hollered and asked us to wait. He identified himself as the owner and wanted to know what the problem was. I tried to explain and all of a sudden he accused me to raising my voice at him which I did not. He stormed toward the parking lot, continuing to yell at me. He told me that he didn't want me in his restaurant. Then he yelled that I was the type of women that would never be satisfied. By this time there were 5 customers hearing all his rant and raves. He told me he didn't need my (expletive) money. Then he wished us a pleasant evening. I was humiliated! I do not think I have ever been so disrespected. I guess I am 25 years hue senior. No man should ever talk to a woman the way that he talked to me. I did nothing wrong but walk out of a business that allowed us to stand for 5 minutes at the hostess stand and NEVER acknowledge our presence. read more