[[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is right next to the water, which is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was wonderful and the staff were very good. However, we were informed that the Lobster Mac n' Cheese takes a while to make and the chef apparently didn't want to make it. Disappointing. The Appetizers were very good, albeit I wish the serving portions were bigger than what they presented, especially for the price point they were asking for. They claimed the salad dressings were made in house, but the Caesar dressing was lacking flavor. Overall, while the appetizers were good and staff were attentive, we weren't impressed with the food, or portions, for the price. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The prices are a bit too much. I got the ribeye and asked for it to be well done and it was given to me and it was medium. $80 for a steak I should have gotten it the way I wanted. They took back the uneaten portion and cooked it a second time but I was too worried to eat it. read more

Had I written this on my first visit quite a while ago, it would've been a 5. That time my cousin and I split their version of a club sandwich (no longer on the menu) and it was delicious. Today I couldn't decide between the burger or the Caesar salad. Chose the latter and what a disappointment!!! So bland. I asked for enhancements, which should've been there in the first place (shaved parmesan and more croutons...also took some of the lemon for my water and squeezed it on). My friends all got the fish tacos and told me I should've, but I was in the mood for a GOOD salad. So disappointed. Patty was the only server, so I applaud her highly for her attentiveness, patience and kindness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely bay setting and nice to have fire!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tried the steamed clams, poke bowl and chocolate mousse cake. All were really delicious! We had a great view of the bay! Our server was very friendly and checked on us several times throughout our meal. Others in our group had the steak salad, chicken sandwich, and pancakes. They really enjoyed their entrees as well. read more

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Such a beautiful gem that I almost want to keep it to myself. The food was amazing, with generous portions. Our server at the patio, a tall gentleman, was professional, friendly, attentive, welcoming and very helpful. It was our anniversary dinner, and this place made it twice as special. Thanks so much. read more

Dockside 1953 - Shrimp cocktail comes in such generous portions, it might just be my entrée. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place was amazing! Food, drink and service were superb! Sat outside by the water with the heaters and fire going, felt very cozy. Our server was very attentive and sweet. Booked reservations and was seated immediately. Worth it! read more

Dockside 1953 - SMOKED OLD FASHIONED - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

We stayed at the hotel and wanted to try this restaurant. Well we were not disappointed the food was so good!!!! It is pricey and the service was off but the food was well worth the cost. The drinks were well made we had a great view of the bay and the food was really good. We will definitely rely be back to try out some different menu options when we are in the area. read more

Came to have a cozy brunch with my family. Sunday was a jazz brunch. The brunch menu was short, but we still enjoyed it. We had the oysters, fresh and decent, my mom had the fish tacos, she devoured them, my brother had the chilaquiles with steak, delicious, and I had the avocado toast and I added the pork belly. Service was friendly, and our water cups were always full. Drinks were decent, had a paloma, strong enough and refreshing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view of the marina was also a nice bonus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would come back to try their regular menu. read more

We are visiting from out of town. We found this place on Yelp while I was being a passenger and quickly found this place close to our Airbnb. Food was mediocre. It was a party of 9 (6 adults 6 yr old, 3 yr old, & 1 1/2 yrs old). But it was just me, my husband, and 6 yr old for this review. We got the everything sourdough bread. It was ok. Nothing to rave about. The clam chowder was good. It was chunky potatoes, clams, and bacon. The ceviche was not good to me. I've never had this kind of ceviche. Then we got the scallops and those were delicious, cooked right, not rough or chewy. Not sure about the corn stuff around it. My 6 year old got the cheese pepperoni kids pizza. He said he gives it 6 out of 10. He didn't like the dough. He got chocolate milk and we just got water. All of that for over $110, that's with the service fee. The service was great. The waiter accommodated my son for his pizza not being on time, and gave him free fries. He was patient dealing with us. Answered all our questions. read more

Dockside 1953 - DAY BOAT SCALLOPS - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We stayed at the Bahia resort it's connected to. Came in with 3 children We had a slew of problems at this establishment, and with the 4-5 other tables who were yelling about service and sending their food back we can see why. 1. We came 10 minutes before our reservation at 8:30. Sat down 8:25. Didn't get to order until 8:55. 30 mins waiting, and I knew the server had forgotten about us when she took a second glass like oh shoot. So people who sat after us got their meals before we even got our drinks. 2. Forgot our drink order, not once, but twice, then got it wrong both times. Asked for a root beer, she asked adult? We assume adult size considering we have 3 kids. Comes alcoholic blended and my children drank a sip. Had to ask for it because she had forgot 20 mins later. Ordered a whiskey ginger ale, also forgot about it 20 mins later. Then it comes out whiskey on the rocks. By then I was livid and I just wanted a drink. 3. They delivered the wrong tables food to us twice. After the food runners are asking others what table this is. 4. A couple tables sent all their food back next to us, barely touched. Others had walked out because their entrees and desserts took 45+ mins yelling at their server at the front. 5. Food is horrible. Prime rib came out well done when ordered med rare, as all prime rib should come. No aju, no horseradish, just an overcooked steak and at $67 for a 18 oz. Cesar no salt no pepper and very little dressing. Baked potato was steamed and mushy with a McDonald's medallion size butter and nothing else. Chilled Lobster smelled rotten and the peeled meat was sticky slippery. Crab cakes were not good as well. 6. Server forgot the other shareable plate that we ordered, even when repeating the order back to us. Seems like management is non existent. Nobody checks to see how you are doing and there is no accountability. When you look at staff there are just people texting on their phones in the front area. Hands down top 3 worst restaurant we have ever dined at. This place is a mess all around. Which is a shame because the resort is nice and everyone here at the resort is great. read more

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I visited this area before when we attended a Party, then we saw this place called "DOCKSIDE 1953". We decided to finally try this place and I wish I visited this restaurant sooner because the place is very relaxing with a beautiful water view. We came for Breakfast, but I decided to wait for Lunch. While waiting, we got seated outdoors as I requested since we have our Dog with us, and it was perfect! We sat and had a beautiful view with a fire pit . I love it! Exactly at Lunchtime our server came and chatted with us for a bit, they love our dog Bambam :) I ordered our drinks first. We got COFFEE for my Husband and TEA for me. After warming up our Bellies, we ordered: *PROSCIUTTO & BRIE FLATBREAD *AHI POKE BOWL *MEAT & CHEESE BOARD *HIBISCUS MARGARITA * KEY LIME TART Our food came fast and they were very nice to include a water bowl for our dog too. The MEAT & CHEESE BOARD was good, everything on it was all fresh. Our Dog Bambam ate a lot of meat from the board :) My Husband's AHI POKE BOWL was delicious, especially since it has a light sweetness and spiciness to the sauce. My PROSCIUTTO & BRIE FLATBREAD was good, with lots of prosciutto on it. My HIBISCUS MARGARITA was smooth and very good. For dessert, I ordered the KEY LIME TART and I devoured the dessert on my own ;) My Husband just used the restroom and when he came back there was no more dessert for him to try, I finished it all ;) I was very satisfied with our visit here, we are going back here soon to dine with our Son, coz our son was at School when we visited. Good Food, Beautiful view, Pet Friendly, and Excellent service. read more

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Amazing food and drinks. Pretty view from the outside area facing the bay. Dog friendly outside!

We had breakfast here this morning, everything tasted really good. I was disappointed because I ordered the $19 croissant sandwich meal but they were out of croissants so I got regular bread, still enjoyed it, but why charge me $19 still? Haha anyways it was still overall good and the view was so beautiful read more

Dockside 1953 - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was so sad. I picked to come here for Mother's Day as they had some healthy options on the menu and I am dieting... and this was a disappointment. Arrived at 5:30 for 5:45 reservation. Seated right away by the manager who was super friendly. 5 stars to him. It went downhill from there. We ordered bread service... excited it was sourdough, 10 minutes later he came back to tell us they are out of bread.... HOW? It's 5:30 on Mother's Day !!! I ordered the sea bass. I subbed the risotto for the char broccolini... TOTAL fail. The broccoli was covered in some kind of oil Vs being char grilled. That broccoli never saw a grill. It was wet!! I didn't get butter on the sea bass and it was sooo DRY. I had to apply a lot of pressure to the knife to get through it. I ate about 30% and gave up. Husband got the shrimp pasta dish. Nothing to write home about. Good quantity but the shrimp had tails left on which since it is sauced you can't see until you bite into it. Kiddo got mac and cheese from kids menu. Just average mac and cheese and pretty small serving. Great views and ambiance. With a new menu and better service we might try again. Not very likely though. In general the service by our server was super slow. He was nice, but too slow. At the end we waited over 10 minutes. I was out of water my husband was out of tea and we were ready to go. My husband had to get up to go find someone. They need Lots of tweaks to match the deep prices on their menu. read more

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Hard to order (we all waited single-file line for the 1 bartender to take the long line of food orders while also attending to her bar customers) but it was WORTH IT! The fried shrimp was STELLAR...my favorite by FAR and will be going back to get that Po' Boy Sammy with shrimp instead of fish! Seating is also limited; scout people who are ready to leave ASAP + grab it! Right on the water - it was a magnificently gorgeous day in sunny San Diego! :) read more

Great place for an afternoon drink, dinner or an early morning breakfast. Great view of the marina, the Bahia Bell and the bay. Service with a smile and pretty timely as well. There are a wide variety of drinks, all with sound amazing. The margarita of the day was really good. We order a variety of apps and none disappointed. read more

Dockside 1953 - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Beautiful scenery. Really good live music. Food was great. Service too. Easily one of my new favorite restaurants. Will definitely revisit whenever possible. Had the seafood tower, prime rib, and children's pizza. Everything was delicious. Oysters were sweet and fresh. Highly recommend. Dined here on a Thursday and Kahlil Nash was performing. Loved it. read more

The staff was absolutely wonderful. They were beyond kind and helpful. The restaurant is obviously stunning, directly being on the water. There is a very vacation like ambiance. The food is spectacular and the bottomless mimosas are unbeatable. They are a self-serve mimosa station, and unlimited for $20. My friends and I had a blast. Everyone enjoyed their food, drinks and the view! Absolutely recommend, a must try in SD! read more

Dockside 1953 - view from our seats - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing Service - Ask for Dania! Dania was absolutely incredible! She was friendly, intuitive, and knew the menu and drinks inside out. She gave us great tips on resort activities (including rescued animals!) and took amazing care of our large group celebrating an anniversary. She went above and beyond -- even brought cold towels when she noticed one of us struggling with the heat. Truly one of the best servers/bartenders we've had. We'll definitely be asking for her every time. Thank you, Dania! read more

I apologize for my past review with the wrong pictures, as you can see these are the correct now and I know EVERYTHING was amazing, service, food and especially our drink. Heard menu was changing very soon so we have to return lol read more

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Had dinner here last night, no problem getting in on a Saturday. Bread service came with very hard butter, shrimp cocktail flight was not good. Oysters were very well prepared and delicious. Hanger steak cooked perfectly, shrimp roll and seared tuna just ok. Friendly service, but we ran out of water. read more

Great location near the beach in San Diego. This restaurant is at the Bahia hotel. The food was good. The atmosphere is great to me. Enjoy!

Beautiful place with amazing food and great service.. We visited over Christmas and we couldn't have asked for more. read more

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This is my go to restaurant that I eat with my family every year for my birthday/anniversary! We also stay at the Bahia resort and the view is to die for! Their food is amazing and customer service it excellent! read more

Came here to celebrate my moms birthday, and this was a wonderful experience. The view on the outside patio is beautiful & very comfortable with the fire pit. There is other seating besides the fire pit as well. There was a little issue with my mom's pasta being too spicy (she is very sensitive to spice) and they fixed it right away and the manager even came by to apologize for the mishap. I would definitely come back here and recommend this place for a nice place to eat. Thank you to the crew & mananger that night! read more

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Good food special night for halloween. We order chilled lobster and martinis. A beautiful sunset.. yeah we got the good stuff I'm on Halloween 2023. Everything looks really great and we are having a great time at sunset which is 6 PM on October 31 which is Halloween and we give Buyea dockside 1953 five stars read more

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Happy to find a great outside spot during a recent training nearby. I enjoyed the carne asada tacos more than the burger. Colleagues raved about the poke bowl, fish tacos, and the oysters (there is a deal on Monday's). The restaurant was well staffed and helped us get back to our meeting within our time frame read more

Dockside 1953 - Lunch time view in February - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I was staying at the Bahia resort hotel. It was a rainy three days in San Diego so I didn't get the chance to explore. The first night I came here for dinner, the views were immaculate and overlooking the harbor. On the first day, I had the blackened tuna steak. I ordered the prickle me sour. The blackened tuna steak wasn't great. Honestly I could barely eat it. It didn't taste flavorful and tasted like only salt was used to flavor it. Now the prickle me sour was a solid 10/10. I literally could have just had the cocktails and gone to bed. On night two, it was still storming pretty badly. I ordered the roasted half chicken as the waiter recommended it. It was very delicious and flavorful. However I couldn't eat it all cos it was a huge half chicken. Hahaha. Also ordered my prickly me sour. It was so good I had to take a note of the recipe so I attempt it when I return back home. On day 3, I stayed by the bar and ordered the fish tacos. I read a lot of good reviews of the fish tacos but was very disappointed. It lacked flavor and tasted like plain unseasoned fish fried in thick unseasoned batter. Overall the service on all three days were good and I was pleased with just my cocktail and the chicken dish. read more

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We went on Valentine's Day (for my husband's birthday, though). I booked reservations midday thinking it would be packed by then. I was shocked to have arrived an hour earlier than my reservation & be able to be seated outside where we could see the water like we wanted. Service was amazing. Super friendly & attentive. Enjoyed chatting with our server. Even the expediter running food was amazing. Food was great. Had poke, fish tacos & ceviche for starter. Our drinks were refreshing. Got the birthday VIP treatment that day, which was a really lovely surprise! Would definitely go again! read more

Dockside 1953 - Dranks with a view - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great view, amazing service. Food was just...ok. My tacos were hard. They were soft tacos...

What's not to love about eating by the fire while listening to the ocean and feeling the breeze?? This beautiful restaurant was Located in the resort we were staying at (The Bahia Resort), just a few steps away from Our room. It was be a little on the pricey side, but the view and experience is well worth it. I'm far from rich , however we dine in here 3 times and enjoyed it each time. The staff was really pleasant and the food was well presented and yummy. They have both inside and outside seating but who wouldn't want to sit outside at night by the fire. Two for one (bomb fire and dinner ). My kids loved it as did I.. this is definitely a place that I'd return to if and when back in San Diego visiting. read more

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Richard suggested the beer and the Monday special 4 to 6 on Mondays. We took his great advice. After sharing stories with him at the great bar about the top shelf bourbon and tequila's we decided to move out to the patio since the heat lamps and fire pits were very comfortable. Robert brought us a bunch of beautiful fresh oysters and some bread with two kinds of butter which were so good. Every one visiting Mission Bay needs to get here on Monday afternoon because you will enjoy this special and the great service. read more

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The food was okay. It wasn't anything to write home about. The tacos were decent (good meat) but not filling enough. My wife had a burger and she said it was a bit bland but it was filling. The service was pretty good. Better than 3 stars but I couldn't rate it 4 stars if I were being totally honest. read more

Dockside 1953 - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

So delicious!! So I guess I have a general bias for 'restaurant with a view' because I assume going in I'm paying for the view and not for the food. But I'm so wrong for this! The food was great! Everything we ordered was very nice and balanced. Goes so well with a glass of wine or two. Employees were nice. The restaurant is part of a hotel so you have to park in their hotel parking lot. Outdoor seating is even nicer! Highly recommended! read more

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Have no idea how this is 3rd highest rated restaurant of over 4k in SD area! Service was efficient but stiff and unfriendly (Victor). Snapper ceviche was very bland. Baked crab cake was better than average but crab was lost in the additives. Salmon was good but nothing special. Tuna was boring. Definitely not worth the cost! read more

My partner and I had a wonderful time here. The service was the most uniformly great of any place I've been to in recent memory, both at brunch and dinner. The food was very good too, and prepared with care. I had the rosemary ham eggs Benedict and we both had the squash soup, as well as drinks. We will definitely be back! read more

Dockside 1953 - The mimosa flight at Dockside 1953 - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Incredible view, good food at a fair price. Very friendly staff, will definitely go back when in town. read more

We went here because we wanted an ocean front view and some good food. The view was amazing and it was a great spot to take kids to because if you sit on the patio the kids can run around on the shore and play in the sand while you wait for your food. The menu was very limited and didn't have a lot to offer for picky eaters. The biggest downside - it took forever. The service was slow and the kitchen was even slower. I read more

I came in a party of 16 for a bachelorette party. We were able to get 2 tables squeezed together and a heater outside. The ambiance is just astounding, the lights on the pathway near the water is magical. Perfect date night with your partner or your friends. The drinks were soooo delicious! I ordered the rum punch and the passion fruit spritz and that one took me to Italy. Everyone loved my cocktails and followed my lead. I'm sure any cocktail they make is perfect. I ordered the oyster sampler and it was good! They were small and not on the big and juicy side. For dessert I got the pavlova since I'm a parent and watch bluey haha! It was not to my liking. Sara was our server and she killed it!! We loved Sara so much. Thank you for taking care of us! read more

Dockside 1953 - Perfect photo op outside - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

This is hands-down one of the best restaurants that I have been to in the San Diego area. The food was so tasty and delicious. The temperature on the food was amazing. The drinks were outstanding. The service was incredible. The ambience was perfect. The view was beautiful. We were able to watch the sunset while we had dinner and it was beautiful, it was so peaceful. I loved every minute of it. Our server Krystal was one of the best servers ever!! We even took a picture with her. Definitely come by and have a nice meal. read more

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