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    Dock's Oyster House

    4.3 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Homemade oyster crackers, tequila and soda, roll
    Alison C.

    We had been big fans of Knife + Fork, so we were eager to try the group's Dock's Oyster House restaurant as well. Our rideshare pulled up in front of the place, which was on the main thoroughfare of Atlantic Avenue, though I would not say that it seemed like the safest area. Thankfully, the place offered valet parking to those who needed it. As we entered the historical building, I had expected to see a similarly quaint interior, but it had clearly been renovated. It was more like a modern inn, balancing accent walls of exposed brick with contemporary light fixtures. The bar was completely packed with diners and imbibers, and there was an elegant pianist curating a live playlist for everyone. We were escorted to our table on the other side of main floor, where we were served by the fantastic, Taz, who was friendly, engaging, and helpful. Before we placed our orders, we were given large, sesame semolina rolls, which had a crisp crust and fluffy interior. Each table was also adorned with a giant bowl of homemade oyster crackers, which were a touch dry and benefitted from a small spoonful of chopped horseradish, which was displayed next to the crackers. I enjoyed these treats with a Mijente Tequila with Club Soda for a reasonable $12. From there, we progressed right to our entrees. I decided to go with the nightly special of Macadamia-Crusted Halibut, which was perfectly tender and had a hint of sweetness on its own. It was then topped with a chunky mango salsa and a creamy pineapple-mango sauce to kick that sweetness up a notch. However, that was also offset by its plating with more earthy sides of sauteed spinach and well-seasoned rice pilaf. The dish was fantastic and should really be on the menu all of the time. My companion went with the 12-ounce Filet Mignon, which was presented without that crust most of us enjoy, but the meat itself was like butter; it was tender, juicy, and clearly of excellent quality. The steak was a generous size to begin with, but it also came with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, a few onion rings, and some stalks of asparagus. It was a phenomenal deal for $52, and my partner could not stop raving about how great it all tasted. Lastly, we simply had to give their dessert options our consideration and went with the Bailey's Chocolate Mousse. While the texture was nice, and there was a thin layer of chocolate cake underneath the whipped mousse, it tasted more like standard milk chocolate than the Irish Cream liqueur. It was rather mild, but barely worth acknowledging it as a flaw after what was otherwise such a fabulous experience. Our dinner at Dock's Oyster House was so delicious, that we started planning our next meal there before we even paid the check! I would definitely recommend giving the place a shot.

    Krystal R.

    I made a reservation in advance since the restaurant tends to book up quickly. Despite having a reservation, we still waited about 10 minutes to be seated. We were a party of two and were seated toward the very back of the restaurant, which wasn't the most ideal location. Our waitress was pleasant and friendly, but she appeared to be managing several tables at once, which I felt affected the overall level of attentiveness. We ordered the Rockefeller oysters, lobster tail, and one of the fish specials. The food was good overall, but nothing particularly stood out or wowed us. One disappointment was that the Rockefeller oysters contained bacon, we do not eat bacon, but unfortunately, our waitress did not make us aware that it was included in the dish after stating that wasn't something we wished to eat. Overall, it was a decent experience, but compared to my first visit, there were a few areas that could use improvement.

    Paige B.

    The same owners of Knife and Fork and it shows! Such amazing seafood and I got to try a bunch of new things! The place was beautiful but it does get crazy right at open for happy hour at the bar so make sure youre there early if you want that. There's literally a line waiting... We started off with the Shrimp Ceviche. It was super flavorful and tasted very fresh. Then we got the Grilled Octopus and it was FABULOUS! The flavor just encased your mouth when you take a bite. Its not overly chewy and the beans underneath made a great addition to each bite you took. I had NEVER tried oysters before and I finally mustered up the courage and tried one and im glad i did. It was delicious and im so glad they allow you to try just one so you don't waste money if its not your thing. The server was so nice to offer because I told her id never tried one. After that we tried the Maine and Manhattan Chowders. Both were super yummy and had a great taste and a good amount of clams.... another thing I had never tried before... WORTH IT. Then came the main course. I got the Flounder and Crab while my boyfriend got the Brazino. Both were so delicious and so light and yummy. I honestly can't say one thing i did not like about the food at this place. It was all so good. To finish off dinner, we got the Creme Brulee and an English Coffee to share. Again AMAZING. If you're ever down in Atlantic City, this place is a MUST GO!

    Negroni
    Christopher M.

    Happy Hour Review Preface: My wife and I were visiting AC to celebrate her birthday. As frequent visitors to AC, I'm a bit embarrassed that we've never been before but here we are. Before I get into the details, I'll simply say this place is SPECTACULAR!!! I was thoroughly impressed by the ambience, food, relative affordability (for seafood), and customer service. Additionally, we were so impressed that we came back the next day for another Happy Hour! This will be a long winded review because Dock's deserves the accolades and future potential diners! Oyster on the Half Shell ($1.50 each): Incredible, clean tasting oysters. I prefer a brinier oyster but I can't ignore the quality and freshness.. It was served with lemon, horseradish, and a homemade vinegar mixture. I asked for tabasco on the side. As mentioned earlier, I do prefer a brinier oyster but these oysters were a clean palate for you to customize as you please. Regardless of your oyster preference, order a few to start off your experience. Broiled Oysters ($1.75 each): There were two options: Rockefeller or Champagne Leak. We only ordered 2 (Champagne Leak) because we wanted to explore more of the Happy Hour Menu. The broiled oysters were presented on the half shell with what looked like a creamy leek infused sauce. Beautiful flavor! Fried Oysters ($1.75 each): They offered 4 different types: plain, buffalo, parmesan, and wasabi encrusted. I loved them all. We ordered 2 of each and it was served with tartar sauce. All 4 offered different flavor profiles. The Plain sounds boring but it's the perfect vessel for you to dress it as you please. The Parm was one of my favorite bites here. It was breaded, fried, and topped off with cheese and red sauce. It was fabulous. I can't give an honest review of the Wasabi and Buffalo fried oyster as my palate was bombarded with multiple plates, condiments, and drinks at the same time. Fried Calamari ($7.25): Simple, fresh, delicious. Although fried, it didn't come out greasy. Simple breading or flour dusted and fried served with lemon and cocktail sauce. No curve balls with this fried calamari. Lobster Mac and Cheese ($11): Beautifully presented Mac and Cheese served on top of a half split lobster. Great traditional casserole style Mac and Cheese (in taste, not presentation). Bits of lobster incorporated as well. It's a nice change of pace from oysters galore.I understand it's lobster but for the most expensive item on the Happy Hour Menu, I expected a little bit more meat. Tuna Tacos ($7.75): Star of the Show! Raw tuna chunks are diced and served in crispy wonton tacos. The crispy wonton had an incredible crunch. Wonderful upfront flavor but it doesn't stop there. There are back notes of something I can't pinpoint...a touch of wasabi and/or sesame oil??? I honestly can't tell you but it brings such a complexity to the dish. This is a must order. Even if you don't like raw fish, please do yourself a favor and try it! My favorite bite of 2026!! Ambience: old school but upgraded and grand design. Beautifully stocked upstairs and downstairs bar. The pianist played classic music. Customer Service: although we weren't seated. The bartender accommodated us to stand on the side of the bar, he told us it was against policy to serve food to standing customers (understandable) but he obliged. The bartender's name was Joe. Excellent bartender/server. Overall: we were so impressed we told ourselves that we had to come back the next day and we did. Day 2 food reviews below. TOTAL: $141.58 + $30 tip, 4 alcoholic drinks ordered. Day 2 Food Review House made Meatballs ($6.25): Great choice if you want to switch up away from seafood. Great presentation with 3 meatballs drenched in red sauce and topped with a Parmesan crisp. Overall it was tasty but I prefer a slightly sweeter red sauce. Deviled Eggs ($6.25): The Deviled Eggs here are topped off with a fried oyster. I'm a huge texture guy and traditionally deviled eggs are a mushy hot mess but here the crispy fried oyster is the perfect contrast. Served with a honey drizzle. Will order again! Clams Casino ($6.50): Clams topped off with charred red and green bell peppers and bacon. Aesthetically beautiful and colorful. More importantly, it was delicious. Notes of bacon are felt but surprisingly the charred peppers come through with a slight sweet profile. Mini Crab Cakes ($7.75): Traditional crab cake with a red pepper sauce. Good serving size, good amount of crab, and very little filler inside. No frills, must order. Steam Mussels Marinara ($8.75): Mussels served over a red sauce. Served with garlic bread on the side. The garlic bread was the unsung hero of this dish. Great garlic and butter flavor. The bread stands tall against the flavorful mussels and red sauce. Customer Service: Harry was our barbartender and looked like he was enjoying his time. All the staff truly provided great service. Total: $181.17 + $40 tip, 6 alcoholic drinks ordered.

    Scalloped crab and our drinks

    We went to Docs in Atlantic City Sept 2nd 2026. Had a great wait staff and a very very awesome helper/runnner/ bus boy. Always smiling and hard worker. Food was great. Had the fried beets, NY strip, scalloped crab. Drinks great and a very nice vibe the whole time. There 2 hrs and it was busy the whole evening.

    Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
    chris k.

    This place is incredible, if your a seafood eater it's a must try. Everything was cooked great had great flavor and was just hands down amazing. The atmosphere is really nice it reminds me of a cruise ship. They have a huge bar and the restaurant is huge. First we started off with the oysters and they were amazing I love raw oysters and these were super fresh. Then we got the Clams Casino and they were one of the best Iv ever had, the flavor was on point the peppers were perfect and has lots of flavor, the bacon was cooked great as well. The clam itself was perfect not chewy at all just a great choice. The Grilled octopus was very good. Super tender great flavor and the beans are a great touch gives it another burst of flavor that just works and tastes great. We then shared the docks seafood fry and yes that picture is a shared portion of it which is a lot of food and let me tell you that was AMAZING. First off the tartar sauce was one of the best Iv ever had it's got a dill pickle flavor that I absolutely loved. The shrimp was breaded and cooked perfectly as well as the piece of fish and they had soo much flavor. The crab cake was perfect as well I love crab cake and this one is up there with one of the best iv ever had. The service was great there are a ton of servers and they constantly check up on you and the food and I love that. All in all it was a great experience and I will definitely be coming back when visiting Atlantic City.

    Amazing !!!
    Joseph B.

    "A Touch Of Class !" Dock's Oyster House in Atlantic City is a must try for seafood lovers who find themselves in AC for a little spring/summer fun. The atmosphere is extremely classy and bubbling with activity throughout the establishment. Once you enter Dock's there's no question you instantly understand the rich tradition that makes this restaurant a class above the rest. I wanted something that was fitting for true celebration of parenthood as a father. I ordered the 2oz stuffed lobster tail and the corn & crab soup. The lobster was absolutely amazing... juicy, and stuffed with seasoned crab imperial. The corn and crab soup was hot and served as a great kick start to an awesome solo date. Dock's oyster selection was amazing and left me thinking about grabbing another dozen of the meaty, sweet-salty oysters I tried.Im planning another trip to AC at the beginning of August, and it's no question I'll be reserving a table at Dock's Oyster House the first night I'm there !!!

    Kim M.

    Made reservations for dinner before a show. We were seated immediately and greeted by Shannon our server. Started off with fried calamari, tuna tartare, and a 1/2 dozen Blue Point oysters. The food came out quick. The calamari was crispy and salted perfectly. The tuna was fresh and the oysters were excellent. For dinner we ordered the Tuna and the lobster roll. The tuna was prepared rare and melted in your mouth, and the lobster roll was just the right portion with a buttered roll and crispy fries. Our service and food were excellent!. The parking on the side of the restaurant was terrific. Can't wait to come back for happy hour!

    Amanda L.

    Definitely have a reservation if you're planning to come to this spot. We had a late dinner reservation and pretty much every seat in the house was full. We started with the fish dip and appetizer sampler. Then we had the clam and corn/crab chowders followed by the fish of the day and crab cakes. The main entrees were a little disappointing but the standouts were the corn/crab chowders followed and the fish dip.

    Pan Sautéed Blackened Red Snapper
    Dennis P.

    We made our annual trip to the best restaurant in AC and we're not disappointed. Everything was fantastic-wait time less than 5 minutes, service was excellent our waitress Julia was attentive and helpful with recommendations and explanations. We were never rushed as our family group spent over 2 1/2 hrs chatting. Drinks were delicious and well prepared. Food was fantastic- raw oysters, beet salad, Alaskan halibut, flounder and blackened red snapper. We even had a table tucked in the corner as requested so we could all hear better. Love this place.

    Manhattan clam chowder
    Robert G.

    Came here for dinner while here for a conference. Sat down and served water and ordered drinks. Rolls with butter served. Ordered shrimp cocktail and fried calamari as an appetizer. Very good. Ceaser salad , manhattan clam chowder, con chowder and main clam chowder all served. Everyone liked their soups with real clams served. Our entrees which took a very long time to come were all very good. Fried seafood platter, salmon special, stuffed flounder and soft shell crabs. Dessert was the banana cream pie which is always great. Ambiance was very nice. Will be back next year.

    Menu as of 5/2026
    Nisha B.

    Met some friends for a Wednesday evening dinner. Shannon was a great waitress. We ordered several plates, apps, and drinks. I had the pecan crusted salmon. Delish We had the seafood tower, oysters were really good 2 Bathroom stalls Street parking

    Mel K.

    Stopped in for happy hour which started at 4pm! A line was already forming at 330, it was insane how many people filled up so quickly ! We sat at the bar of course , they took our drink order and eventually came for our food order. We basically ordered everything on the happy hour menu to try , I mean it all sounded so delicious might as well! The corn and crab soup wasn't exactly that good , it was a little cold when it came to me which was a bit disappointing. The fried oysters and mac cheese were very good! They did forget to bring out my calamari which was the main thing Jew as looking forward to . Sucks it came out at the end where I got full and couldn't enjoy it as well.

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    The drinks and food were all amazing. Bartender was awesome. Love the happy hour vibe.

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    Dock's never disappoints. Year after year, the best of the best in AC. Arlene, you are missed.

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    How much are drinks happy hour And appetizers?

    There are no special prices for drinks during happy hour but appetizers are are a real bargain. They are listed on the menu

    Is it hard to get a reservation?

    Yes very hard. If you don't mind eating at the bar you can usually get a seat if it's NOT Happy Hour which is 4-6. They have great happy hour deals but the bar gets pretty crowded. Go early

    Can men wear shorts?

    Sure, as long as they aren't basketball/gym shorts or look tattered.

    Any dress code?

    No dress code that I have noticed. The crowd generally trends towards the nicer end of casual though.

    Is it ok to book reservations on line. Or call and make reservations?

    I think they use resy for online stuff. Or just call them they are very helpful.

    Is the happy hour menu at the bar only?

    Yes happy hour is only at the bar and high top tables next to bar. I would get there 30 min ahead of time and wait in line outside to get in. Once the bar is filled you have to wait

    Do you gyuys have outdoor dining area? Also is service dog allowed?

    Happy hour for everyday?

    Yes every day.

    What is the best mild white fish on the menu right now?

    Flounder!

    When is happy hour?

    Hi Marlena, We have happy hour every day of the week from 4-6pm!… 

    Do you have outside seating?

    We do not have outside seating right now.

    Do you need reservations on a Monday?

    Hi Marlena, Reservations are not required, but they are definitely recommended, even on a Monday!

    Will you have holiday hours Christmas Eve/Christmas Day? 12/24/20-12/25/20?

    Hi Natasha, We are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.… 

    Is happy hour still available?

    NOT during COVID-19 :(

    Do you prefer upstairs or downstairs?

    Downstairs

    Are they still doing happy hour?

    Don't think so. Bar not open. Outdoor dining only under tent. We were just there on Friday at 4pm. No happy hour specials were mentioned

    What is so special about their happy hour?

    $1 oysters at the bar

    Is Happy hour everyday?

    Yes 4-6! There will be a line waiting to get in at 4

    What time is happy hour?

    wow Magarito was amazing and guided us through the amazing drink and appy menu wo

    Are there deals on raw bar/snacks for Happy Hour?

    yes! the happy hour is only in the bar section but it has 1.25 cooked oysters, and i believe 1.00 oysters,and a shrimp cocktail. there is a whole menu of food just for the bar section for happy hour. i posted a photo with the most recent happy hour… 

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    4.8 mi
    $$$

    We enjoyed an outstanding dinner here! While staying nearby in Atlantic City for a conference, we…read morereally wanted to get away from that nasty area and one of our colleagues lives in the area and suggested we try Steve & Cookies. We got there and it looked, calm, simple, and plain from the outside - until we walked in... this place was PACKED! Clearly, since we didn't make reservations, we weren't going to enjoy seating at their white table cloth tables in the main dining room, but we went around back to their bar and scored one last table there. Our server, Brian was amazing... engaging... and on point! They have a nice wine list and perfect spirit list. They also have an outstanding menu loaded with so many options, that I really just needed to settle on the first thing I saw that looked good. For me, I love cucumbers and when I saw they had a cucumber salad, done Asian style, I was completely in!!! Then I saw their soup of the day was split pea with bacon and since no one serves split pea and when they do, it's rarely what I expect, I got that too! Both of these came out looking GREAT! The cucumber salad had a nice spice to it and the flavors overall were sooo on point! That split pea soup was also great... almost perfect! It had the exact texture this soup should have and the flavor was very nice. For my entrée I saw a few of the halibut as I was walking through the dining room, so that is what I chose. The halibut came out looking great! It was PERFECTLY prepared too!! The flavors were spot-on, and the accompanying veggies were great too. We were enjoying dinner so much that we didn't want it to end, even though we were full... so, we ordered desserts too. I opted for the banana cream pie, as this is another item I rarely see on a menu and when I do, it's rarely done right, but not here... they did it perfectly! Overall, amazing meal... Highly recommend stopping in, but make reservations first!

    For me this is my go to favorite for meals that are well prepared, with a varied selection, and…read morepriced appropriately for a fine dining experience. Their summer tomato appetizer is probably the most popular of all. There are so many positive reviews that back me up about all that is great about the place, I thought that I might make a few suggestions for areas that could use improvement. First involves parking. They have very little and are using almost half of the space for outside services I don't quite understand. This means dropping off your party and hunting the neighborhood for a place to park. This leads to the second negative. The receptionist is a bit unforgiving if your ENTIRE party is not physically in the house. So if you are out foraging for a place to park you are out of luck. Next there is the bread service. Despite the fact that they are connected with a bakery there is an up charge for bread. This is a small thing, but really unnecessary as prices for the main part of the meal certainly compensate for a few slices of bread. Finally there is the reservation process. It seems like tables are held and not available for the general public. If you use the "notify" feature in RESY, there is a chance that one of these reserved tables will be released. This is annoying at best. All that said this is probably the best restaurant in the area.

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    Steve & Cookie's By the Bay - Bar area

    Bar area

    Steve & Cookie's By the Bay
    Steve & Cookie's By the Bay - Walking out, we saw the sunset

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    Walking out, we saw the sunset

    Lil Saigon - Fried Spring Rolls

    Lil Saigon

    4.2(40 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    This was our first visit and we will be back. The waiter was super helpful - making suggestions on…read morewhat to order. The food arrived hot and flavorful. It took some time for the food to be prepared but it was worth the wait. Everyone in the restaurant was friendly and welcoming.

    I am not quite sure what I was expecting but I certainly was in anticipation of a great lunch with…read morelots of reasonably priced options because it's lunch time, right? An empty parking lot and only two diners in a large dining area is never a good sign but the server was "friendly" (Fitting for a location that once housed a Friendly's ice cream restaurant.). There were no signs of the former occupant and the dining area is very appealing with a sense of being upscale, which conflicted with my hopes of a reasonably priced lunch menu. In fact there is no lunch menu and the prices sort of jump at your eyes because they are so much more appropriate for an evening out. Perhaps the empty dining room fills up with patrons later in the day. So, I went with Pho. Flank steak, vermicelli rice noodles, and please all the veggies (Why ask?). My very sufficient bowl arrived quickly with the side plate of Thai basil, lime, and bean sprouts. I went looking for the bottles of hoisin and sriccha but my server pointed to the small white bowl with red and brown colors ... ahh no bottles, which at first I was disappointed in not having them accessible to me but this is upscale dining and those table bottled always have a sense of community to them. I asked for more sriccha and it was delivered. The beef pho base was good the flank steak arrived cooked rather than rare and my lunch satisfied me except I was hoping for something more or different and closer to street food because it was lunch time Heck the server on a sunny day was friendly and you can't go wrong with that

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    Lil Saigon - Shrimp sautée / shrimp hotpot

    Shrimp sautée / shrimp hotpot

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    Nobu - Sushi Platters

    Nobu

    4.1(147 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$$

    We love coming to Nobu, and this visit was another reminder of why it's one of our favorite spots…read more We came in for a date night and were not disappointed. This time, we sat in the bar area and enjoyed both drinks and food. The bartenders were friendly, attentive, and always on top of everything without being intrusive. They really helped make the experience enjoyable. As always, the food was amazing. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Nobu has a reputation for great food, and it absolutely lived up to it again. The drinks were excellent as well. If you're into cocktails, definitely try the Old Fashioned it was one of the best I've had. Between the outstanding food, great drinks, attentive service, and upscale atmosphere, it's hard to go wrong here. Whether it's a special occasion or just a date night, Nobu consistently delivers. We'll definitely be back again.

    I recently dined here with two friends and we chose the omakase experience. At the beginning of the…read moremeal, our server asked how adventurous we were and whether we had a budget. We said we were very adventurous and, not really knowing what to expect, did not specify a budget. In hindsight, that was a mistake. As the meal went on, especially when the lobster course arrived, we realized we were likely in for a very expensive evening. I wish the staff had given us at least an estimated price range or an idea of the final cost before starting the menu, even though we had not provided a budget. It also would have been helpful to know roughly how many courses to expect so we could make a more informed decision. That said, the food was absolutely phenomenal. The lobster special was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten and easily the best lobster I have ever had. Every course was beautifully presented, thoughtfully composed, and full of incredible layers of flavor. The service throughout the meal was impeccable, attentive, knowledgeable, and truly deserving of the restaurant's reputation. Overall, Nobu delivered an unforgettable dining experience with exceptional food and outstanding service. My only criticism is the lack of communication upfront about the expected cost and scope of the omakase. A little more transparency at the beginning would have made the experience perfect.

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    Nobu - WAGYU DUMPLINGS $45 Not worth it

    WAGYU DUMPLINGS $45 Not worth it

    Nobu - Omakase (dessert so freaking food)

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