Great waterfront atmosphere and great service. Good food and good beer selection. The "blackened" chicken bowl was very good but it was really just seasoned chicken - not really like any blackened chicken I've ever had. read more

After seeing Dockside Brewery in the Instagram posts and stories of many Food Blogger friends, I recently met some friends there. It was my first visit. The location is terrific. It has both water and bridge views, there is a cool outside seating area for warmer times. The inside is very nice too. My friends and I hung out near the bar and it was a good place to visit. Dockside has an awesome beer selection. I ordered a Maine Beer Lunch IPA, which is a favorite of mine that I often order when it's available. I also noted Ice Cream Man on tap. I didn't order food on this occasion, but I've seen pics of terrific looking food. I don't live nearby, but Dockside is one of those places I'll be looking for a reason to visit. Five Stars read more

Good food and good views! We had reservations on the upper deck high top tables. There was a good breeze so it was pleasant. They have some door seating but the outside seating is where you get the nice view. We had the pork dumpling app which was pretty good. I really liked my fish tacos but they were pretty small for the price. My husband had the clam pizza which he really liked and my son enjoyed the burger sliders and fries. I loved that they had foxon park diet birch beer. My son had fountain soda and there are no free refills on that so keep that in mind as the cup was pretty small for $3. We arrived at noon so parking was not a problem but when we left an hour later it did seem that the lot and side street were full and cars were circling. read more

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Still good, but there are a few things that have brought it down at least one star. Charging boats to dock to spend money at your restaurant is crazy. Boaters are already spending so much money every week in gas to get there. Then will spend a few hundred at the restaurant. Now they want to charge you to tie up your boat while there. We won't be visiting by boat anymore, so you've lost $200-$400 from us monthly. Maybe do a deal where you spend a certain. Amount in the restaurant and you get validated dockage??? The fries were the best here. They changed them and not so good. They have so many people working here and they constantly come to clear the table while you're still eating. Back off. read more

Hands-down, one of my favorite places to eat in Milford, if not, my all-time favorite. Everything I have ever ordered is absolutely delicious, the service is always friendly, and it has the most relaxed vibe without being too much of a party scene to be annoying. You might wait a little while on a busy night, but they keep it moving, and the drinks are absolutely delicious. Definitely hit them up at least three times a month and they are the number one place for summertime because their outdoor area is gorgeous. Get the Philly egg rolls or the orgasm shot as a cocktail ! read more

Dockside Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Great food, excellent service. Smiles all around. General Tao cauliflower was outstanding. Large menu with plenty to choose from. Will definitely return. read more

Burgers and seafood were great-we were a group of 4 and everyone was very happy with their meal. Large selection of beers.

amazing craft brewery + excellent food menu + fantastic atmosphere = the best spot around. Do not miss your chance to experience Dockside Brewery! You won't regret it. read more

I happened to be in the area for a basketball tournament and so happy that we discovered Dockside, established in 2020. No surprise, they were extremely busy for the holiday weekend and kickoff of summer. Reservations are required for tables, but we were fortunate to snag seats at the bar. We started off with the calamari and I was even happier to see a Hefeweizen on the draft list. The blonde ale was a good find too! For our main, we went with the lobster roll. It was delicious and the melted butter really was a kicker. Great afternoon bite. Dockside was buzzing all around. Great service and attitudes from the hostess's and bar staff. Thanks Lisa! Looking forward to the next visit. read more

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Big sporty brewery with seating overlooking the docks. The swordfish BLT was a surprising option on the menu and it was a very refreshing sandwich to the point that it didn't quite match the thick french fries it came with. I would have preferred it paired with something lighter or cooler (zucchini or sweet potato fries or thin crispy chips). The others at the table were pleased with what they've got as well. The guava margarita was quite nice too. This was a much better visit than a previous one I had on a rainy day when everyone was inside and it was very loud. This time we sat in the covered outside part and it was much quieter and more enjoyable.. read more

While traveling, we love to stop at different breweries and this time we stopped into Dockside in Milford. First off, the taproom is warm, inviting and modern. We booked an igloo (neon lights) but cancelled our reservation when we arrived, due to the igloo being fogged up and the taproom being so much nicer. Some notes on the visit: Good - The NE IPAs. We tried 8 different pours and the New England's stood out among the rest. The Pilot 1.4 was crushable, very flavorful and not as hoppy as the newly released Pilot 1.5 (still very good, will depend on your tastes). The Feelin Juicy was a close 2nd. - The Popcorn Rock Shrimp and spinach dip were good bar food. The rock shrimp had some spice to it and a mountain of cabbage. Overall, it made me want to try more food. Meh - The Mexican lager was our least favorite. - The igloos had no view of the water, were decently muggy and overall didn't match the awesome aesthetic that the interior brings. Not much to complain about here. The warm, inviting taproom has good beer and bar food, as well as plenty of TVs and seating. read more

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Came here to meet up with some cousins and had a lovely time! Even on a rainy day this place was full. The service was excellent even with a busy crowd. Friendly and attentive. I highly recommend you get the pizza it was amazing thin crust style. They have a large variety of unique pizzas! I tried the godmother without broccoli I never thought to have lemon on a pizza before but it was my new favorite! Plus DONT skip out on dessert the lava cake and brownie cookie sundae was the best way to end the night! We only had one drink but it was delicious and strong. I wish we went on a nicer day because the outside is the selling point of this restaurant. They have outdoor games and. A beautiful view. Definitely come here for a good time with friends! read more

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Horrible service unfriendly management and the food was well I never got a chance to order...horrible place

Such a fun place for drinks and dinner! Especially on a weekend with great weather, the outdoor seating has a great vibe food and drinks are great! read more

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We had surprisingly excellent food here. Service at the bar was very good and we had plenty of beer choices. The beer here covers a lot of options and you may not be impressed by them all but finding one to settle down with isn't too hard. Try it yourself! read more

Again abt time we tried a place close to our home. This was a great surprise and glad we went. Ava and the rest of the staff were very friendly and service was also quick. The Lobster roll was huge and filling and the hamburger was also delicious. Will return again and make sure we go soon after opening to keep the quick service thing going! Highly recommend this place. read more

I come to dockside all the time because I live down the street from it, AND because it is absolutely the best hangout spot. The food is amazing, i've tried almost the whole menu at this point. The drinks are made fabulous. The service is always on point and fast. My favorite is the buffalo boneless wings, philly cheese steak egg rolls and the burger bowl. read more

Casual and fun with a great location. Beer selection is great aside from thief own brews. Menu has something for everyone. Easy to make reservations at on line and best to do so. We made a 3:15 res and when we went in it looked like plenary of tables. Within 5 minute they were all full! read more

To say that I am irritated would be an understatement. I came here last night with my friend and was beyond disappointed with the "German food" for Oktoberfest. The wiener schnitzel? BEYOND DRY. I couldn't cut through it with the plastic cutlery I was given and litterally had to shred it with my bare hands. I took maybe 5 bites and brought the rest home where I had to rehydrate it this morning. The spatzle: IS NOT SPATZLE. Fettuccine noodles with mozz on top? Seriously? And for the price I paid, I'm less than amused. The streusel was not streusel, this is spice cake. And if you're going to advertise a burgermeister, make sure you denote it is a shot. To top it off, I had to ask for a take home box 7 times. Literally. 7 times. Less than amused, Dockside. Less than amused. read more

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Love this place! The water view is excellent. The open air dining, patio dining or bar dining are forest as well. Unfortunately we did not make reservations so we had to dine at the bar but it was all good. Obviously they have a pretty large selection of beer, but they also have a full bar if you prefer something stronger. For our lunch I had the Churrasco which came with rice and veggies. I substituted the rice for more veggies and it was perfect. The steak was cooked perfectly and it was delicious. So much flavor! My girlfriend preferred the ceviche tostada and she loved it. Normally she is not a big eater and she ate both tostadas. She said it was so fresh and lite, definitely one of the best she has had. We will definitely be back this summer to enjoy the view and more importantly the food! read more

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Again had to go there for a ski club function, Apparently it's too hard to seperate checks, yes in this day of electronics ( god help us) so everyone rushed the bar. I get it, policy of groups of 6 or more, however a smart manager would have foreseen the dissatisfaction of its customers and wavered Needless to say, unless I am forced, I would not return read more

Our friends made a reservation on a Wednesday for a group of 8 of us and I'm so glad we had a reservation because Dockside was packed! I started with their Kiss and Tell drink (vodka based) and I thought it was perfect. It was a light strawberry drink without the heavy aftertaste of vodka. We got a few apps, but I was most excited about the oysters. They were fresh and decently sized. My ahi tuna tacos were also delicious, though the ahi tuna could have been seasoned just a bit more. Overall, we didn't have any major complaints with our food. The service was pretty fast despite how busy they seemed to be. They were also very attentive to our requests. read more

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Best meal and service we've had in a long time - the restaurant is by the marina and has many levels, indoor seating, outside seating and in between! We were lucky to get a table without a reservation so we'd definitely book ahead next time. A lovely location! The service was perfect, drinks came quickly, as did the food and everything was accurate and delicious! For four people with a shared appetizer, drinks and meals the check was $115 - very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. Our meals were blacken swordfish tacos (delicious!) with chips and guacamole, the dockside burger, crispy Cajun chicken sandwich with queso fries (both fabulous!), and steak fajita tacos. Not a single complaint about any item if any dish. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great food and excellent service! I usually visit Dockside during the summer, but I recently went for the winter and was pleasantly surprised to see they have cozy igloos. Just a heads-up--you need to book them in advance, which I didn't realize. Still, it was a great experience, and I'm glad to know it's worth visiting year-round! read more

Came to dockside to watch NCAA basketball tournament. Good chill, sports bar vibe with lots of screens. We were able to watch every game. Good, quick service. - from the barre to the food server. Speaking of food, the buffalo wings were outstanding! Juicy, meaty, spicy. . read more

The best atmosphere around, great service and food. Very nice menu with something for everyone! Our table ordered the poke tuna, poke pork, grilled cheese and the steak fajita bowl all were very good! Great views , friendly service and good food! The Philly steak egg rolls are excellent! Great drinks menu nice selection of beer as well! You can tell ownership takes pride as they are always adding to the atmosphere, view, ambiance and menu! They also are a good spot to host parties! The menu has something for everyone! read more

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Service was terrible . Basically ignored. They can't handle a lot of people . Food wasn't great

I love this place!!!! I don't live close per se, but my friends know I am always happy to make this drive. Everything on the menu is fantastic and comes out pretty quickly. The staff is energetic and fun. This place is busy all year round. They offer trivia and seasonal events. In the summer, you can find me at the outdoor bar or in a lounger in the beer garden. In the winter, i like to cozy on inside or reserve an igloo! Each igloo is themed and holds up 6 to 8 people. The igloos are my favorite experience. It is a private room for you and your friends. They are heated and you can play music. I have never had a bad time at Dockside. This place just continues to impress!!! read more

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My partner and I had a great time watching some of the US Open one weekday evening. The space here is large, well thought out, and great for groups and mingling. We sat at the bar. We tried many different beers, including from the hefty guest beer list. There are multiple sizes offered, too, in case you want to try a little bit of a lot of stuff. Cocktail menu is surprisingly small. The team that works here are obviously very cordial with each other and lax. By the end of the night, sometimes it was hard to get someone's attention, but it all worked out in the end. read more

Very family friendly with tons of TV's. They had numerous games plus the World Cup on. Our server was very nice and prompt with service. Buffalo dip - comes in a bread bowl = YUM French onion soup - perfect for a freezing December day Walnut salad - there's a reason why it's a favorite Buffalo chicken wrap - tasty and fresh read more

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When they first opened the food was great. Location and service are still good, ambiance is relaxed. But guys...charging $17 for bacon cheeseburger sliders and then giving me a cut up burger with just cheese and meat, no sauce anything?? I didn't cut this, what's pictured here is how the order came. I emailed them through the company website and they never responded ‍ read more

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The ambience was nice. It was a huge area. Nice to sit outside in the summer although we came in the winter. I'd say the food was very good and tasty for sure. Service was very friendly The food took a really long time so I deducted a star. Other than that, I can see us visiting here again come summer with a beer sitting outside ordering some grub, pleasant place read more

Love!!!! Dockside Brewery is a great place to get a bite to eat or grab a drink and hangout! There's plenty of seating so don't worry about it being too crowded. The service is always great and the food is delicious! The fried cauliflower tossed in General Tso's sauce is my favorite. The Big Mac egg rolls were an interesting but very tasty choice as well! read more

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The crew here was very friendly and helpful. When my friend needed a beer recommendation she was quick with a suggestion that was exactly what she would like! Very knowledgeable! My only complaint is I wish that, being a large group, that we had been asked if we wanted checks together or separate. It would have saved issues for everyone! I also think they should be clear with people with reservations that there are large brewery-hosted events going on. When we arrived, it was trivia night and parking was a nightmare. Plus, we were seated close to the event, making it louder than usual. read more

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Decent food. Good service. Nothing to knock your socks off but a good hang out spot

For us, it's about an hour drive. It's been on my "places to go" list, and I'm glad I went but I would not go out of my way for a second visit. I can see the appeal if you are in the area. read more

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My favorite place for apps and drinks at sunset! Dockside has one of the best views in the area. And everything is fairly affordable. There's a huuuge variety on the menu so you'll always have to come back to try something new. I always reserve a table using OpenTable and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes to sit, even during busy hours. I prefer the lower deck picnic tables on a nice night if I'm eating. Or just take a seat at their tiki bar for drinks. Don't want to sit? There's a lovely assortment of lawn games to play with your friends! read more

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If you want an igloo, make sure to make a reservation 7 days before. I stayed up until midnight to get our reservation for a Tuesday night. I chose the Enchanted Forest igloo and when we arrived, our party was met with hanging vines, flowers, and twinkle lights. It was lovely. We sat on tree stumps that aren't the most comfortable but it definitely helped set the mood. We order calamari, chicken empanadas and garlic Parmesan wings for appetizers. The chicken empanadas were the best choice. I'd skip the calamari on a return visit. The wings were crispy and tasty. I highly recommend the pumpkin mimosa. Delicious. The dockside pizza was good... not the best I've had but good and large. Definitely shareable. It has fig jam, prosciutto, melted goat cheese with mounds of arugula. The steak fajita tacos were plentiful and well-seasoned. The other choices (from my children) were not as exciting so not really worthy of a review- but they ate their meal happily. For dessert we enjoyed chocolate lava cake. It did not have the gooey chocolate in the middle like my children have become accustomed to. They said it tasted more like a brownie. They ate it happily but it wasn't the same. Overall, the atmosphere was awesome, the waitstaff pleasant, the food good- and it was fun and different. read more

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Food was really delicious and came out super fast! We got the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls for an appetizer which were the best thing ever! Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our server very much. She was very much in a rush which is understandable but not a way we wanted to feel. She made it seem as though we were a burden to her which wasn't the best feeling. Besides that, we had a great time and we will be back! read more

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Came here for the views and it was the perfect patio for friends to meet. The drinks are average and the food is good but the patio is why you come back read more

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