We had such a great experience here, especially thanks to our server, Cate! We came in with a large group (15+ people), which can be a lot to manage, but she handled everything so smoothly. Cate was incredibly accommodating from the start--making sure we were comfortable, checking in often, and keeping everything organized without ever making us feel rushed. She was so attentive to our needs, and somehow still managed to take great care of the rest of the floor during a super busy trivia night. Honestly, we were impressed by how on top of everything she was! Our whole group left happy, well taken care of, and already talking about coming back. Huge shoutout to Cate for making the night so enjoyable! read more

Decent beer. Decent service. Decent food. Nice views. This place, on a graduation weekend, was busy. Good choice if you want outside ambiance. read more

Dockside Brewery - Crab Cake Sandwich, Cod Bowl, Philly Flat Bread - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Here's another perfect example of a brewery/restaurant/bar with a picturesque view of a waterfront. Dockside Brewery has been in business going on 6 years, since 2020 and it's one of the best hotspots Milford has to offer? There's a lot of restaurants/bars on Bridgeport Avenue and Dockside can never unnoticed? I stopped in today because it's been a while, but also because this is the location of my annual NFL Draft Party Event on Thursday April 23rd for the first round drama of the NFL. Had a pleasant visit seated at the bar on this beautiful Tuesday ? I started off with a Black Lager Beer called Milford Nite and was intrigued by the Big Mac Egg Rolls and Montreal Dry Rub Wings. read more

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Another awesome meal at happy hour. We ordered our favorite Fajita Power Bowl. As usual it was absolutely delicious. Service is always reliable. We sat at the bar in New York as we were in a hurry to get in and out. The restaurant and bar is always clean regardless of how busy they are. A favorite lunch spot. Excellent craft beers too. Go with confidence and ask for Olivia as your server read more

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A spot for so many great occasions! Dockside is such a fun spot to dine in at, they have an outdoor section and then two different main sections with different things going on. You can find live music, trivia, drinks pouring and a stacked menu to choose from. Their Big Mac egg rolls, Pickle Pizza, and Mashed Potato Pizza are some of my favorites here. They also make a ton of specialty cocktails that tie into certain holidays or celebrations and the attention to detail is awesome! Make sure to have your ID with you and to make reservations on busy nights to avoid waiting a long time! read more

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We had a lovely girls night! We got the girl dinner which was lovely, as well as the strawberry feta dip and some cocktails. A great time with the sun hitting us just right. #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth read more

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Nice spot to grab a quick drink with friends or watch a sports game on the televisions they have! Nothing really special or making me want to come back here, the holiday ambiance is lovely, bartenders are a bit rude but I think they might just be overwhelmed/impatient for other rude tipsy customers Enjoyed my night because of the people, could have spent it at a better spot however read more

Dockside Brewery - Sour cherry ipa - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The first time I came here I enjoyed a cute brunch with my friend Olivia was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing and so helpful the food was really good and we enjoyed everything. I did happen to go again a few days ago with my mom it was much busier and so the service and the food were a little lacking. Still props to the staff because they were doing the best they could with so many people. Either way I will still come back and also recommend to others to try! read more

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My family and I visited Dockside because we heard they were decked out for the holidays, and we weren't disappointed! The decorations were beautiful, and we couldn't believe how many options there were on the menu. We ordered a bunch of shareables, and everything we had was delicious! I couldn't believe how good their pizzas were too, and how unique some of their speciality pies were. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, the staff did a great job of being attentive and getting drinks and food to the table as quickly as they could. I can't wait to come back and enjoy dockside in the summertime! read more

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This is such a fun and festive place to visit at Christmas time because the entire restaurant is fully decorated. The calamari was delicious and crispy but the buffalo chicken dip was mediocre. Lots of variety on the menu and they even have fun seasonal themed cocktails. This was a perfect spot to stop at for lunch during a day of Christmas shopping! read more

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Cute place right on the water. Went in the winter so it was a little cold! Went on musical bingo night and sat in the opposite side of the festivities. Because of that I think our server was a little preoccupied -- but we didn't mind. Buffalo chicken wrap was good but needed more ranch on side which the waitress got for me. Got the beer flight -- no ciders or sours but the selection was good otherwise. Jalapeño poppers were actual jalapeños which surprised me. read more

Dockside Brewery - Buffalo Chicken Wrap - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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Beautiful Christmas decorations, great staff! The food was very fresh and filling! Can't wait to come back in the summer! read more

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A bit loud but service was very good. Nichole was friendly and helpful. Food tasty tuna bowl full but a bit over the top with edamame read more

Dockside Brewery - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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The venue is out of this world. Huge place, huge deck, huge bar, amazing vibes !! The menu has something for everyone. There was SO much I wanted to try, I have to go back !! Gabriella out bartender was amazing, answered all our questions and put up with my annoying Joanne flawlessly. ...The philly spring rolls lacked cheese and were quite greasy. I'm having a hard time with being able to accept them as a "philly" without any cheese on them. But the Italian style wings were the best !! Recommend a side of Korean BBQ sauce and blue cheese to go with them !! We asked for all flats... ...but that didn't happen. I had a watermelon Margerita that was delicious. Sampled the pumpkin mudslide which was delicious, as well !! Great job Gabriella !! Best wishes with the delivery !! read more

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I decided to try this spot. As we were celebrating my girlfriend birthday. She loves any place with water views and outside sitting. I had the aha tuna poke bowl. It was pretty tasty. But it's important to cut the tuna in cubes. There were some pieces. That were not cut correctly. It made for an uncomfortable chew. The oysters were salty, brimy and fat. The ambiance was lit. And the customer service was excellent. You have an option of reserving a cabana at no cost. You also have an option of the beach view. You sat at tables where your feet were in sand. You also had the option of doing the teeky boat ride. You enjoy a 90 minute cruise. Byob and snakes as well. I will definitely be returning to Dockside Brewery. If youre in the milford, CT area. Please check out Dockside Brewery. To all my Yelpers. Let's continue to eat our way through the world. read more

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One of my favorites in CT! Love dining outside in the warmer months-- especially for sunset with frosé The 2025-26 holiday/winter drink menu and aesthetic was so cute too! Great for large and small groups. Also love coming for trivia. read more

Dockside Brewery - Klausmo - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Wings were amazing.Im not to familar with Brewery made beers( No main label beer) and had to try a couple before i got the one that i could enjoy.Beer was cold so i enjoyed .. read more

We stopped in for drinks and a quick snack, definitely hit the spot! The steak eggrolls we're definitely worth the hype, good quality meat, not overly salty. We also had the wood fired wings, I loved the char on them and they were very tasty though I didn't taste any rosemary. Gorgeous view! Definitely putting it on our rotation read more

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Went for small pours of beer, the cherry one was excellent. I had a soup and a salad. The salad was good, had beets and grains, all the lettuce was good. The clam chowder should be skipped at all costs. I love the boys and girls dinner options, though possibly too much alcohol included for the amount of food it seems to advertise, but its a nice offering. There was so much seating and the waitress even checked to see if the heater lamp we were seated under was over powered or just right and then turned it down for us. Excellent service, lots of parking at least in October. read more

Great pub environment. Great views and nice vibe. The day we visited a few menu items that we ordered were no longer available. I didn't love my salmon burger but the philly egg rolls were delicious.Our waitress also forgot us a few times and we depended on the friendly gentleman busing. Overall, liked the place for its awesome location and would return. read more

Went there last night. Got in on a last minute reservation for 2. Place was rocking, and the food was awesome and inexpensive!

This place is the perfect spot to gather with friends on the water (river). I'd rate the food a (3), the libation a (4), and the ambiance and energy (5). Giant place with multiple levels indoors and out! Service is always committed. read more

Dockside Brewery - Old friends and work colleagues - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Had dinner here on a Tuesday evening. It's quite a big place with upstairs and downstairs, inside and out, with and without canopies. Pretty casual vibe, good and helpful staff. Parking looks fairly good, might be difficult when busy. The food was very good and enjoyed by all in my party. They do have a rule for groups that I don't love, which is parties of 6 or more get one check and a 20% gratuity automatically added on. The gratuity is pretty standard practice but the one check thing is not good. Good place to check out. read more

A fun spot with beautiful views to enjoy a meal and pint along the water. Their menu is expansive and offers something for everyone in a group. I enjoyed the chicken power bowl. Rice was perfectly done and chicken was tender and flavorful. Sauce on top brought it all together well. Can't wait to return and dine outside on a warmer evening! read more

Love,love, love this summer time vibe ambiance here at Dockside!! My first time and definitely not my last. Already planning another trip, even though it's an hour away, it's totally worth it! The scenery, the boats, the decor and the food all matched! Just amazing summer fun! The drinks were fruity and bright, the food was light and lobstery and the views were very relaxing. I honestly enjoyed the whole experience. We loved the summer nachos with lobster and sweet chili sauce, and there famous Philly steak egg rolls!! My favorite was the Ahi Tuna Nachos with fresh avocado, fried wonton chips and sauces of sriracha and cucumber wasabi drizzled lightly on top. We literally had the perfect weather to eat outside and there's like 10 different sections to choose from. Upstairs is a bar, there's a middle deck, and then there's outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas everywhere too. Cabanas and a fire pit were other seating areas as well. The servers were pleasant and I loved how they even had non alcoholic beer at this brewery that tasted exactly like an IPA! I was blown away at how much fun I had here. Can't wait for round two! read more

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When on CT this is one of my places to visit. I enjoy the ambiance and the beer selection. Visited in summer, fall winter and spring and enjoyed some seasonal events there. The vibe and food is lovely Is definitively my place to go The view is breathtaking if you seat outdoors (winter time has a cute heated domes very chi c and festive) Indoors is vibrant and charming Ample parking and easy to spot from the road. I recommend stopping there to enjoy a nice time. Head to the bar and ask the staff for their seasonal beer selection You won't be disappointed! read more

Dockside Brewery - High society IPA - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I visited with a group of friends for lunch on a hot summer day. We had a choice of views outside in the humidity or inside with the air conditioning. We ordered oysters on the half shell and they were expertly shucked, cold and fresh. Next we had handhelds and salads. All very good. Our server was attentive and friendly plus we had another staff wthat cleared our table as soon as we were done. All was good including the beer and wine choices. It was 106 f degrees in my car when I left so our decision to hang in the ac area was a wise one. read more

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All around, this is amazing place. Plenty of parking. Plenty of room in the bar, in the dining room, and multiple outdoor levels. Plenty of TV's inside to watch the games. Big selection of their own beers, and guest beers. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable of all food and drinks on the menu. Great selection of great food. You can grab finger food to share with the table, or full meals. They even have a little shop that sells beer to take home and high quality Dockside Brewery apparel. read more

Yummy stop for dinner. Great service, food, and lively, comfortable atmosphere. This is a good pub with limited stouts. That's the only complaint from this PNW imperial stout fan. read more

Always a good time at dockside! The food is amazing and the service is great. If you order anything on the menu, it has to be the Philly egg rolls. I've never had a bad meal here! read more

It's always an enjoyable experience. When there with my twin babies to watch a women's ncaa game and they were more that accommodating. #docksidebrewery @docksidebrewery #buzzybooth read more

When planning my trip to Connecticut, I'd seen several people recommend Dockside so I stopped in while in town. Truthfully, I was thinking the place had more seafood, when the menu is a bit more bar food adjacent. Nonetheless, the seafood they did offer was delicious. My family tried the swordfish sandwich, the ahi tuna, the baja shrimp wrap, and the famous philly egg rolls. Everything was truthfully delicious, including the truffle fries we got as a side. Our server was great, very kind and informative. They were busy but so fully staffed that our experience was still quick and efficient. The place is much more casual and bar like than I was thinking based off recommendations but I still loved it! read more

BEST French fries I've had in a long time! Pleasantly surprised with how amazing they were Perfectly crispy but soft at the same time, 10/10. My chicken sandwich was also quite yummy. Could have been crispier but enjoyable nonetheless. Good pickles & tasty chipotle aioli sauce. My party also had the smash burger, stated it was good but could have been juicier. Jumbo Bavarian pretzel was very good, again both soft & crispy. Solid buffalo wings. Service was a bit slow, but understandably so considering the holiday. The view certainly made up for it. read more

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We popped in for a quick bite while our cars were getting serviced. The owner welcomed us in even though they didn't open for another half hour. My man had one of their beers which he said was very good. I had two mimosas which were great! I had the cheeseburger egg rolls. They were a good snack. Our server was sweet and the whole place (including the bathrooms) was so clean. They have transient boat slips in the summer which I would absolutely recommend since the owner said the parking lot (150 spaces i believe he said) fills up quick when the weather is nice. They had a covered porch & outdoor tables. Loved the relaxed vibe. read more

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Every time we've been here it's just been such a solid experience. Great place to bring a group of family / friends or just grab a bite with your significant other. As you'd expect, the beer selection is massive. They have their own beer on tap but also a ton of guest breweries. Food is also more than you'd expect. The Dockside Pizza is one of our favs but they have a lot of other great ones as well. The indoor space is nice but the outdoor space is HUGE and comfortable. Service is great. It can be a little slow when it's busy but as long as you have a beer in your hand who cares?? read more

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Love dockside! So delicious and fun to hangout. Definitely will be back to hang with friends read more

Dockside Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Lobster rolls are my go-to summer indulgence. They epitomize a New England summer for me, and I often order them when dining out during the warmer months. For me, a good warm-style Connecticut lobster roll hinges on two main factors: the quality of the lobster meat and the bun it's served on. I'm firmly on team hot dog bun roll - nothing beats that perfect balance of buttery lobster nestled in a soft, toasted hot dog bun. A round bun just doesn't cut it for me when it comes to enjoying this quintessential treat. Having said all that this lobster roll was good. I especially appreciated how well the bun held up, even after I drenched it in the extra melted butter they provided. Some of the lobster meat I first ate was a bit chewy. Although the remainder of the lobster meat were not. The fries were cooked perfectly. The meal I believe came with cole slaw which they forgot so I asked for it. Glad I did because it was also good. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his salmon burger. Instead of fries, he opted to upgrade to a tri-color pasta salad for just an additional $1. The portion was generous and the salad was quite flavorful. They also offer a nice selection of cocktails and a wide variety of beers. I had the "Kiss and Tell." A light cocktail made with Grey Goose vodka, strawberry essence, strawberry fruitful (that's what the menu says?) pink lemonade and seltzer. It was a refreshing cocktail. The views of the marina were spectacular, and combined with the outdoor comforts, it made for a delightful lunch experience. They offer three outdoor dining areas, along with an indoor space that is well air-conditioned, featuring a large bar and the brewery stacks behind glass doors. read more

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Dockside Brewery is a beast of a place in the best way. It's huge with all kinds of seating--inside, outside, on the porch--plus an awesome view of the marina that makes you feel like you're on vacation even if you're just grabbing dinner. Parking is kind of a mess, so bring your patience or a friend who enjoys driving in circles. Service was friendly and quick. We kicked things off with the big Bavarian pretzel and it was awesome, but the spicy mustard that came with it might've stolen the show. Seriously, I'd dip just about anything in that stuff. Beer selection is solid. I asked for a sample before ordering and got a bit of a side-eye from our waitress, but she still brought it over and I ended up with a great pint, so no harm done. It does get a little loud, but the energy is fun and super family friendly. We had a great time. The food was tasty and the portions were no joke--my fiancée and I both had to tap out and ask for to-go containers. All in all, Dockside hits the mark. Great beer, good food, and that marina view seals the deal. read more

Dockside was amazing! I had never been, but my family are big fans (especially the discerning ones...) At first glance, I thought it was just typical American fare. But the food, service and location were amazing. Even the parking was ample and easy. We had a large, complicated group (we were there with my special needs daughter and 2 of her therapists.) They were cheerfully accommodating. I had the Ahi tuna salad, it was delightful. They managed to make the wasabi drizzle delicate and the salad was just a perfect complement. My daughter had the Poppin' Rockin' shrimp, omg, so good! I wouldn't have thought to put pickled onions and peanuts with this, but it was such a yummy mix of flavors. Hubs and the rest had various fish taco selections. By all accounts it was all great. We even ordered a side of steamed broccoli (not on the menu) and it was perfect. I realize I must sound like I am being paid for this review, I promise I'm not. But honestly, that broccoli (which everyone helped themselves to, even the haters!) was so good, it sparked a conversation about how everyone likes properly cooked broccoli, but it just wasn't what we grew up with... I was born and raised in Milford, but live down the coastline a bit now. It is great to see Milford is attracting great quality restaurants. Dockside Brewery is one of them! We will definitely be back! (And thank you Dockside, Lexi and Olivia, et al, for happily and deftly accommodating a special needs family! Our daughter has profound non-verbal autism, with challenging behaviors. They opened "the Lodge" portion next to the dock side igloos, which was actually closed that night, so that my daughter can be herself and enjoy. No extra charge! Service was amazing. Dockside is awesome! Kind of inspires me to start a special needs "Zagats" type of guide... So many restaurants and travel spots are showing up as helpful "villagers" in the world of special needs. It is very encouraging! Great job!) read more

Dockside Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

If you like waiting...and waiting...for frozen/fried food and a young crowd do stop in. Otherwise keep driving.