In short/ nice outdoor location good for a handheld. If you're looking for a full meal/entree, maybe best to find somewhere else. ----------------------------------------- Ambiance- Has a nice location by being on the water and just "different" than the several in town restaurants. There are 2-3 bars in the small area and most seating is outdoors in sandy areas (gives beach club vibes). We were visiting during World Cup and had some decent sized TV's set up. As mentioned it is outdoors, we visited during a hotter/more humid spell and bugs could be an issue. They do have several fans available, but then you deal with being "blasted" by a fan. Service- Very nice. From hostess to server we have no complaints. Our server even went above and beyond for our 5 yo. Food/Beverage- This is where we were a bit bummed. Not a super extensive menu and mostly sandwich type food. Honestly a "seafood" version of a bar menu. I use quotes because most of the seafood options were fried (fried shrimp app, fried fish tacos, fried chicken sandwich). I personally had the tuna burger and did really enjoy it. (Tip/ ask for the Old Bay/honey wing sauce to dip your fries...sooo good) We didn't do a ton of research on this restaurant, but drove by earlier in our trip and decided to have a nice dinner while watching the water/boats. Given the mostly hand held menu, I'd say this is definitely more of a lunch or quick stop. Not much by the way of entrees. My husband (needs decent portions), had the tacos, and he was still hungry after eating. read more

Having visited this dockside marina bar and grill multiple times for lunch and dinner, as noted in my previous reviews, I will summarize our two most recent visits. This outdoor spot is located near the marina entrance and features a nice setting with palm trees. They frequently have a live band. Our first recent visit was on a Wednesday during happy hour with a friend visiting from Scottsdale, AZ. The front parking lot was completely full, so I had to park in the rear lot. The place was packed with customers, and we had to wait about 45 minutes for a table. While waiting, I bought three cocktails from the bar, including a weak margarita with a salted rim served in a plastic cup, and we managed to grab two bar stools while enjoying the live band. Once our table was ready, I ordered and enjoyed two Cruzan Pain Killers for $12 each, which contained Cruzan dark rum, cream of coconut, orange juice, pineapple juice, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. I also really liked the tuna poke for $18, which came with avocado, radish, soy ginger dressing, and spicy mayo over sushi rice. We continued to enjoy the live music, and my total bill came to $98 before gratuity. We came back with our friends on a Sunday around 2 PM and parked in the rear lot again. There was no live music on this visit, and since the venue was not busy, we easily got a table for four in the sand. I ordered the two Cruzan Pain Killers for $12 each and the tuna poke for $18 again, both of which were excellent. We also split an order of the Dockside Buffalo chicken wings, which were great because they were very moist, flavorful, and not burnt. Jodi J. provided excellent service. The total bill before tip was $83, but after using a $30 Atlas reward credit, my net cost was just $53, and I also earned $53 in Atlas reward credits. We will definitely continue coming back for the great outdoor atmosphere, live music, and good food. read more

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First visit to this restaurant was a very pleasant experience We were quickly greeted at the host stand and immediately sat Our server " Katie" (Katheryn C) came right over introduced herself and took or drink and appetizer order Calamari was served quickly, hot and delicious Enjoyed our drink and calamari when Katie came and asked if we ready to order and we were The atmosphere and ambiance of sitting looking at the water and fishing boats was exciting! We had a Smashburger and wings with corn on the cob, all cooked perfectly and served with a friendly smile by Katie The food was very good, but the service and attention offered by Katie was simply outstanding When we return we will as for Katie, she was that efficient, friendly and made our day! read more

Server was sweet! Everyone loved the food. Wings, Blackened Fish Tacos, Fish Fingers & the Ruby Red Crush . Outdoor on the inlet it's a great vibe. Cant wait to go back. read more

Dockside Marina Bar + Grill - Ruby Red Crush - Seafood Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Well, I though the food quality slid after Hammerheads lost the concession. They did improve over a couple years, but the real reason to go is the atmosphere and the music. Now that the Atlas group acquired the Big Fish group, the menus have changed again. Drinks menu is pretty similar, but gone are the seared tuna appetizers and the tater tots loaded with stuff. You can still get tots as a side, and for $6, it's a generous portion. We tried the smoked fish dip. Think you might be getting the delicious smoked trout from the Big Fish Market? Nope. It's rather mild in mild, I didn't detect any smoke flavor and, this is interesting, it's served with chips. Yup, a bag of potato chips to hold the dip! Actually, the salt and flavor of the chips help the otherwise bland dip. Friends got the crab dip salad and that looked pretty good, so will try that next time. If you like Old Bay, bring it along. It's not in the spice container anymore (actually, they had a different brand that was very salty and not as flavorful as Old Bay. Multiple servers are running food and drinks, so they sometimes get misdirected to tables...at least in the bar area. Very friendly servers and they are eager to make you happy. Loyalty Points are with the Atlas app, now. read more

Dockside Marina Bar + Grill - Live music! - Seafood Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

This is the kind of restaurant I would expect in Sheepshead Bay, in San Diego, anywhere with a view of a marina, water, boats, and lovely weather to boot. Even though I went here when the weather was crappy, the food is anything but that, as well as the service, and that is enough for me to give this review an extra bump in my rating. When you offer shrimp tacos, or even fish tacos, it is an invitation to see if I can pair them up with some of the best that I have had in San Diego. San Diego has some of the best fish and shrimp tacos out there short of Mexico. Thankfully, while San Diego certainly holds its own, this one is a tough competitor as you get three stuffed tacos with plenty of shrimp. Everything in it is tasty! In fact it is quite messy. I needed to wear a makeshift bib so I would not get anything on me and I still failed. Any restaurant along the water is going to get an automatic three stars. Everything else adds to it. The fun music, and it is pet friendly too, as the staff made everybody from canine to human feel welcome and valued. I can only imagine what this restaurant is like during high season. For now, I can take it for what it is and would be happy to eat here again. read more

I've been twice. The first time I would say I'd come here every weekend. But the second time, different story. Food the first time hit the spot and was so appetizing. The second time time the tacos just felt soggy and not to the same standards thy held that first time. Along with the oysters, they were so fresh and so good last year at this time I went about 2 weeks ago and it disappointed me so much. They just didn't feel as fresh. read more

Beautiful view and fantastic service from Kenzie! Just opened for the season. Definitely recommend the crabcake-lots of chunks of. Crabmeat and very little noticeable filler!! Great place to grab a drink and lunch or a snack!! read more

First time at Docside, we were looking for someplace to hang out in the sun. Drinks were delicious, awesome crushes. The food was very good, awesome views of the marina and boats. read more

What a cool little restaurant right at the Indian River Marina! Fairly extensive menu and live music most nights. The majority of tables are outside; it was a bit too chilly for an al fresco dinner, so we got takeout. Everything was delicious! I had the shrimp salad wrap - it was tasty and fresh. Hubby ordered a tuna burger which had avocado and a nice aioli. He liked it. Daughter had a Nashville hot chicken-style sandwich. Not too spicy & that was good as well. Sandwiches came with either chips or fries. Can't wait for a nice day to enjoy a meal right on the water - they're open for breakfast too. read more

Really great experience at Dockside. Huge thanks to Matt the manager for checking in on us. Our servers Harrison (cute) and Peyton were awesome too, we had a big group and were constantly asking for things and they never missed a beat even though it was getting packed. Definitely our new go-to spot for the weekend! PS If you love heat, you have to get the Nashville chicken sandwich!!! read more

Love the ambiance here, and they open early at 7:30 a.m., which is great. I've come a few times for lunch and always enjoyed it. I've tried their blackened fish tacos, soft shell crab sandwich, and crab cake sandwich. My favorite was their soft shell crab sandwich, followed by their crab cake sandwich. Their crab cake is probably the second best I've had in Delaware, but the soft shell crab sandwich was insanely good--it's an off-the-menu item, so make sure to ask for it. The service is always efficient and friendly. read more

Dockside Marina Bar + Grill - Seafood Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Seth, the manager hooked us up with an amazing table and the Matthew Street band was playing, and they were really excellent.The crowd was really into it even though people were eating dinner, they were into the band. They played a lot of great rock 'n' roll hits and the service was awesome even though it was busy. There were a lot of people but they didn't rush us out. Our waitress, Cindy was amazing. She made recommendations that were spot on and the food was great. It was a great night and amazing scenery. The sunset was. spectacular. read more

Dockside Marina Bar + Grill - Fried shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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The Dockside Marina Bar & Grill has great food. The fish dip with chips is very tasty and it's not too smoky flavored and not slathered in mayo. It was topped with Old Bay and had Chips,celery and carrots for dipping, and we used our spoons to get each drop. The Tuna burger had a generous portion of Tuna and the avocado and spicy mayo gave the sandwich amazing flavor. The Blackened Fish Tacos was seasoned well. They had a green crema, pickled slaw, and cilantro, which combined gave the 3 tacos a great flavor, I loved it. The ambiance is cool, it's mostly outdoor but on a cool day it's pleasant. The restaurant was busy and the service was great. They have such great food I'm planning what I'll try at my next visit. read more

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A beautiful location for a restaurant. Right off docks so can see beautiful boats while enjoying drinks and food. Come for the sunset!! Very friendly staff from the bar to the table. Thanks Bridget for great service and the food suggestions. Seafood dip was fresh, gooey, and creamy. Loved the cheese ! Yellow fish tuna cheesesteak was surprisingly good. I was nervous for the cheese wiz and fish combo but it was actually pleasant. Lobster roll was the hit of the night. So freshhhh. Tasted like I just pulled it out of the claw. Now the drinks are a hit ! The crushes are so tasty. The peach was my favorite! Will be back. Need to try the sushi rolls ! read more

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Absolutely do NOT come here!!! We ordered the tuna poke bowl and it was $18 and in the tiniest waffle cone you could find (like tiny ice cream waffle cone) despite previous reviews of being a "poke bowl" as advertised. No rice, no bowl like the photos and it was awful. It was a couple pieces of tuna and some green onion. I tried to question it and was still changed despite not eating it. read more

Amazing fish tacos holy crap. They were generous portions, the slaw was fantastic, the breading was crispy and salty and they slathered it in sauce. Shrimp tacos were just as good, the service was fast. Great place to sit outside with the dog after a boat day. Lots of parking. read more

Dockside Marina Bar + Grill - Shrimp taco - Seafood Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Was not allowed to sit at requested table by water at 3:45 pm a Tuesday in offseason because "they're only for large parties". Note- the whole section is empty except for 2 tables occupied. If the section is empty, why can't we sit there!? That's why we came here to sit near the water read more

Great people and solid food with views of the marina and bay! I'm born and raised here. Highly recommend this spot. Hayden is a rockstar. Shes so attentive and makes a great crush! Good job team! read more

We celebrated a dear friend's birthday there on a night when "Hot Sauce" was playing from 5 to 8PM. Great crowd, great drinks, wonderful atmosphere on one of the prettiest nights of the summer. But the real star of the show was our server, Faith, who did an absolutely amazing job taking care of our large party. She was extremely attentive to our bunch of rowdies and kept the beverages and food flowing all evening. She also had another large party seated next to us and they seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as we were. Faith handled the section like a real pro, which is quite a testament to her skills since this is her first job as a server. If I were still in the bar business, I'd hire her away in a New York second. Dockside has booze, Dockside has grub, but most of all Dockside has Faith!! read more

Have not been to Dockside that often this season but today we stopped in for cocktails and food which was all good. We sat at the lower bar facing the marina and Hayden was the barkeep t there and she was nice and pleasant, excellent personality. read more

Don't go for the drinks unless it comes in a can. Our group had some orange crushes that were terrible with limes that were brown. And we were there on a Saturday early evening. The drinks tasted like they had orange rind in them. We all threw them out. But the music was great. So I gave it 2 stars for the music. read more

Always an enjoyable place . Views of the dock and boats are cool . Service is good , great drinks , and food is consistently good .

The location is nice with a great view of the water, and the drinks were solid. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't live up to the setting. Several people in our group ordered salads that were completely drenched in olive oil, and all three salads came out slightly incorrect. Two chicken Caesar salads came out with raw chicken in the middle. The chicken was sent back for additional cooking, but I had lost my appetite by then. Other food ordered was just below average. Service was also lacking. Our server was not able to answer simple questions about the menu. They also did not bring out plates for our appetizers, leaving us awkwardly waiting with the food in front of us for several minutes. Adding to all of this, the food is extremely overpriced. My entire party left hungry and dissatisfied. read more

Dockside overlooks the massive boats sitting side by side in the shadow of the bridge leading to Bethany Beach. The atmosphere is what draws large crowds to its Tiki style decor with imported palm trees. In my opinion I rate the menu as " fair ". There isn't anything on this tired food list worth ordering if you're interested in something special. Ordered the chicken appetizer ( see photo). I mean, really? They offered 5 small chunks of deep fried chicken that wasn't worth the price. The fish tacos seemed to be a favorite as they served many of the patrons, so we ordered it. Very disappointing. The fish n chips were served with a plate of French fries and fish sticks. In fairness, they were made from real pieces of cod. If you're looking to have drinks with a bunch of friends in a pleasant atmosphere, this is a good place. If you're looking for good food and some special seafood creations, find another restaurant. read more

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Our server Alyssa was AMAZING!! She made our stop for dinner after being out on our boat wonderful! Can't wait to have her again!! We will be back! 5 stars!!! read more

The service, drinks and atmosphere is always excellent at Dockside. The food on the other hand needs improvement. I understand it's early in the season but not impressed with the quality. My wife and our guest had ordered the Chicken Caesar wrap. The wrap had maybe 2 oz of chicken in it and it was fried chicken. It clearly didn't state fried chicken. We also ordered a side of Tots that came out barely cooked. I ordered the Blacked Catfish Sandwich. The portion of fish was good but it had no flavor. Maybe add a bit more spice and try and get a crust on the fish. The tartar sauce was even bland, more like just mayo. Try adding some mustard, relish and old bay to help it along. While we were waiting for our food , I noticed the Smash burger like last year is just 2 patties with onion. I'd be glad to help in anyway because it's a great location. read more

Gordon was a fantastic bartender. He dealt with disrespectful customers in the most professional way with a smile on his face. We will be coming back to see Gordon again. What a great bartender read more

Went for closing night and had a great time ! Harrison was always checking in to see if we needed anything . Bruschetta was delicious as were the crushes. Great Fall night. See you next Spring and hopefully Harrison, too. read more

Hayden was our server on what must have been the prettiest day of the year! The good vibes must have made it to the kitchen because the food was outstanding! Great fish tacos, crispy wings, fresh salads... not a single complaint from any of the eight of us. Now it's time to head back to the boat and our trip home. Cheers Hayden! read more

Quite place for lunch and great food. Don't order to much the portions are large. Can't go wrong with the tacos. read more

Dockside Marina Bar + Grill - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Service EXCELLENT !!! The view superb ! Been coming for years! Food this year sub par ! Soooo disappointed !! What's happened??? Clam strips...where's the clam. Can get better in frozen packaging at a grocery store. Fried cornmeal. Fried clams same . Fish tacos fair at best. Same cornmeal used to fry fish. Shrimp salad wrap ...maybe 5 pieces salty shrimp in a wrap ???? No mayo . That's not shrimp salad. Had croutons in it . Prices up and food quality waaaayyyy down so far this year . Paying for a view . We are sad. Our favorite hang out after boating that's docked in marina. Hoping they get the bugs worked out but a severe decline from last year with some favorites no longer on menu . Bar staff and waitresses and managers are all awesome!! Hoping it gets better read more

Harrison, our server, was outstanding. Lobster Bisque was just to my taste and best I have had. Shrimp tacos served with an excellent sauce was fantastic. And I was able to enjoy the delicious crab cakes because it was just crabmeat. The view was very relaxing as well. All in all a great late lunch..... read more

The atmosphere was beautiful even though a storm is on its way. The tacos were delish and not heavy. My hubby got a BLT with fries. He says it was great. A lot of bacon. Fast service and Haden was very polite and she gave us great suggestions as far as beers. Our food came quickly, but they really weren't busy. Would I come back??? Absolutely!!! Would love to hear the live music!!! And come back for sunshine and warm weather. read more

After boating all morning we decided to have lunch inside the marina bar. The service was decent. The food was really good. The red eye sushi roll was really good. The crabby tots were ok but for $18 I was expecting a little more. The crispy fish tacos were really good. We all had them and all agreed they were great and if you want a little spice there is Cholulas on the table to add. The orange crush was also decent. We would eat here again. read more

Location is fantastic! Outdoor seating was really cozy sand at your feet picnic table seating and some with chairs. It's casual. The food is alright. I wasn't overly impressed as the menu has a decent selection and the prices are pricey but it's the location. Definitely worth a stop around sunset for a meal. read more

Stopped in for a drink , pina colada & Dirty Monkey . Harrison was our server, Great guy ! Great server. Very friendly , enjoyed our conversation!! We gave him a 5 star !! read more

Great atmosphere! Good service! And good food! The tots were perfectly crispy and my mojito was perfection. They even gave me enough lettuce to make my burger keto friendly! Definitely visit! read more

We enjoyed our third visit under the new management and have enjoyed each more each time. Staff are friendly and welcoming and food is wonderful. Our new favorite is the tuna bites, an appetizer that can be a meal. The crab tip is wonderful, with little breading. Also recommend the tacos, well portioned and well seasoned. Last favorable to mention is that the entertainment on our visits have been yet terrific; good tunes and not overwhelming the experience read more

Fantastic views, great food and drinks and Harrison was an amazing server. Such a fun no shower happy hour!