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    Dockside Cafè

    4.2 (159 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    DOCKSIDE CAFÈ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Shipmates 2 with eggs and French toast bacon
    Michael J.

    The food in the atmosphere was great service was excellent and the prices are very reasonable.

    BLT with slaw
    Tony P.

    So I had a date and I picked this place because of reviews and it was close for her, 40 minutes for me. We were meeting at noon and when you first pull in it's like a gravel parking lot and you're looking for the building, however, there's a big sign and there was a young man helping people park. There place is surrounded by basically a marina. They have an outside bar and a large outside seating area. I found out they have live music from 4 to 8 Thursday through Sunday so that's a plus. I got a table inside and sat down. My date was a little late, but the coffee is good and I appreciated the service I received. I didn't catch his name, and then my date sat down and we talked and then we ordered. Because the place was very busy, even though the inside there were tables available, but because of the outside seating and the bar there was a lot of people that ordered ahead of us, so it took a while for our food to come out, but the company was good and I forgave it. The food was great. My date had a BLT. She said it was outstanding, the bacon cooked how she asked for it, and her coleslaw was very good that came on the side. I had the number 1 Shipmate, two eggs, two sausage links, two pancakes. Everything was cooked perfectly. Pancakes fluffy with plenty of whipped butter, the way I like it, sausage links were sliced open so they were grilled and the scrambled eggs were light and not overcooked. Definitely will be back to try out their dinner menu and listen to some live music!

    David L.

    This is a windy day but we have a small dog and sitting outside. The breakfast is delicious and filling. Service is very good!

    Andrea O.

    This was our first visit to Dockside. There's inside seating and 'dockside' seating. We opted for dockside. It was quiet and perfect weather for outside dining. My husband had drunkin clams with spaghetti and I had the shrimp tacos. The tacos were huge! There were 3 fried shrimp, fresh pico and lettuce, and a tiny side of coleslaw. Our waitress was attentive, checking on us frequently! They have drink specials and a full service bar outside. Watch your food! We were dive bombed by a seagull!

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    Ed W.

    Eaten there several times, the food is always good. The servers are always pleasant and I love the waterfront atmosphere.

    Dockside Cafe
    Christy G.

    One of my favorite places in Tuckerton, NJ. The ambience both out doors and inside is wonderful. They are dog friendly outside-providing water and treats for your pet. The food is made fresh with great care. The servers are friendly, happy and helpful. They have music in the late afternoon, which is a nice treat with a couple of drinks and friends. I highly recommend.

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    Everything good foodservice menu was good a little wait but worth it wish they still made stuffed waffle

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    8 months ago

    I enjoyed our Sunday visit ~ My Tacos and friends Reuben were yummy! Check them out or return soon.

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    4 months ago

    Very nice place. Service great. And the flounder was the best I have ever had. We'll be back!

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    Great food and Great Service. This is our go-to place for breakfast. Friendly staff and owners

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    Stopped here for a quick bite. Delicious lobster roll and very friendly service. Was very nice being on the inlet too!

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    Beautiful place right on the water. Everyone was so nice food was great. Definitely worth the trip.

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    8 months ago

    Food was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful Amazing view of the Tuckerton Creek Parking not a problem

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    1 year ago

    Food is good. They often have live music. You can eat outside or inside. Music was outside. Weather was good.

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    1 year ago

    Not busy slow service. Pretty spot though, good views. And the band that was playing was not the best and definitely killed the vibes

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    Great atmosphere, food and service, in the evening., beautiful view on the bay, and live band was nice too

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