We come to Bainbridge island 4-5 times a year and Doc's is our favorite go to. I don't agree with or understand the bad reviews because every experience we have had with staff has been more than pleasant. The food is always superb, and let's not forget the views. Doc's has the best views of any eatery on the island. Just go there folks, you'll love it! read more

Not gonna lie but I think the Doc's experience has degraded a bit since I was last here (and a regular with my parents). Stopped in for a bite of dinner after we were torn between another local pub (near Safeway) or here. We both had such fond memories of Docs and that led us to our choice. Got seated quickly but it took kinda forever to get even water delivered much less a drink order placed. We decided to make our dinner order too because of the drink delay. Hubby was too happy that they had his fav beer - black butte porter -available so her ordered that. My Chardonnay was from WA which is not my fav but it was a choice of $11/glass or $20/glass for an overpriced, under-tasting CA option. Our dinner came almost too quickly. 3 piece fish and chips. First impression: wow, that's hardly any fries. Second impression: wow, how long have these been sitting out. You can always depend on Docs fries to be amazing but not this time. They were limp, soggy and just about inedible. We did let our waiter know and he did reorder us a batch but they came almost at the end of our dinner tho. BUT these were the fries we rave about at Docs... hot, crispy, real potatoes. Yum! Now the fish: the cod itself was perfect. Thick, fresh, hot, moist but I don't know what this 'crusting' is. It's like it's been rolled in seasoned cracker crumbs then fried sure it's crispy but it's like it's encased in edible armor. Not a fan. The batter they used to have was so superior to this. I was disappointed to be honest. Upon paying and leaving hubby says: well, we won't do that again. It's too bad because it was such a regular hangout for us with my folks who just about everyone knew by name. It's also my first time back since they passed (2021) so I really was missing them. Not the same on many levels. Even the crack sauce wasn't 'right.' I've never left any behind in the cup before...I did this time. read more

Before I say anything, the customer service here is amazing. Our server was a really kind man who got our food out fast and filled our waters very fast. The first thing I noticed was that the napkins we got were either stained or just not washed, which was not the best thing to see walking to our table. We order the calamari, and the presentation is nice, but the calamari is just too chewy. My family ordered the big doc burger, fish and chips, fish tacos, and black bean veggie burger. The fish and chips just weren't good at all, no taste, and honestly hard on the inside. The big doc burger was insanely salty, bread tasted fine, but the salt just ruined the whole entire dish. The fact that multiple people have commented about meat being salty might say something...Fish tacos were actually really good, no comment on them. Presentation was good also. Last was the veggie burger, and the main problem was it just really only hated like bean and cumin. Couldn't finish half. I hate to review this place so badly because the server really was amazing. I would not recommend this place. read more

Stopped in for lunch while exploring the island after a referral from a nearby shop. The staff were fantastic from the second we walked in. They were all very friendly and inviting. We ordered the Clam Chowder, Rockfish Tacos, and Ahi Tuna Tacos. I really enjoyed the clam chowder but the rockfish tacos weren't anything special. They were light and fresh but seemed to lack flavor. The fries were your typical frozen fries that you'd get at any bar. Overall, great location with fantastic staff but average food. Not a ton of options on the island though. read more

Doc's Marina Grill - Rockfish Tacos - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The food here was just decent, nothing too special or exciting. It was 1 PM on a Sunday and they were already out of oysters, which was upsetting but understandable. They did have calamari, which was not seasoned very well, but not too chewy. The basil pesto sauce it came with added a fun flavor to it. We ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich & the Prime Rib and Cheddar sandwich. The KFC looks dry, but once you cut open the sandwich, you can see all of the sauce that they've put in there. There was a slight spice to it, but I didn't get any of the gochujang flavor that it said it used. The Prime Rib sandwich could have used more cheese and the au jus could have had a bit more salt. I didn't enjoy it more than the KFC sandwich. The waitress we had was kind and checked in at good times. The wait was only about 15 minutes and there was a lot of seating options, only some with a view of the waterfront. read more

Doc's Marina Grill - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Gluten free and dairy free ... and they could safely accommodate! Get a 5 star by me. I had a full gluten burger which was delicious.

Amazing! I absolutely loved loved loved the clam chowder. It was the best clam chowder I have ever had. The fish and chips was delicious but I couldn't get over how good the chowder was. A friend of mine had the ciopinno and she said it was amazing. It looked like some seafood i simple sauce but she said that the flavor was so good. Maybe next time I'll try that. Hopefully I'll be able to visit Bainbridge again soon. The service was friendly and we were seated quickly. It does get a little warm when the sun is up but the view was great. read more

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This was the second time I have eaten here and both times were wonderful! This time around I stopped in with my mom who was visiting. Of course, like a good tour guide, I took her to eat near the water. We shared the crispy calamari which were perfectly crispy and not chewy at all! The aioli sauce was a delicious addition! We also enjoyed a cup of the clam chowder (ate it too fast to take a picture). We shared the lobster Mac and cheese (pictured is a half portion) and it was DELICIOUS! Our waiter was quick and very friendly. We sat in the "outside" area which was covered with a tarp with clear sections to look out and heaters were keeping the area toasty. The beautiful Christmas tree in the corner set a nice vibe to the area as well! I highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Doc's Marina Grill - Lobster Mac & cheese - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

I came to this spot every time I visit Bainbridge Island. It's a solid seafood spot on the island and it is in downtown so it is very convenient to visit. There are a lot of tables available both indoors and outdoors, so on a nice sunny day the outdoor seating is very good since it overlooks the water. In terms of the food, I would recommend getting the fish and chips and their signature clam chowder. The efficient ships are very solid and it is good for the price. Also, the staff here are a very nice and accommodating , however, the surface can be a little slow, but worth the wait! read more

Doc's Marina Grill - DOC-S HOUSE MADE CLAM CHOWDER (GF) f - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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The two stars are for the kind and understanding wait staff that I had the pleasure of speaking with. I have never had a steak that was practically a bucket of salt. It was mediocre at best--overwhelmingly salty, as if the chef no longer has any sense of taste. I sent it back, and the waitress informed me that four different people tasted it and confirmed it was too salty. All I wanted was a medium steak with little to no sauce, but instead, it came with a thick layer of salt and was drenched in an excessively salty sauce. I was utterly speechless. The sangria, on the other hand, was so sweet that it was difficult to drink. I can confidently say this was one of the worst meals I've ever had. read more

First time to visit Bainbridge Island and so bummed that we wasted our dinner here. I was trying to treat my mom to a nice Mother's Day meal and this was such an underwhelming experience. Restaurant was not busy at all on a Saturday night (this should have been our first red flag) but it still took the host 10 minutes to show up at the host stand to seat us. Once seated, took our server an additional 15 minutes to even take our drink order. Had a 3 year old with us so this much waiting was really not ideal. Had my heart set on the crab Mac and of course that wasn't available (why? The restaurant was empty...) My child's noodles were cold when they came out. What a bummer. Definitely won't be back or recommend to others. read more

The clam chowder was the Best ive ever had. It looks simple but was just the richest, flavorful, no big chunks of potato(yay) and addicting! The grapes were unusual, really good, bloody marys, delish. Everyone was pleased with thier meals. We met the waitress the night before and decided to check out her other job here, fun times, shes great! Thank you read more

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Our first time here for some reason (3 adults, 2 kids) - and we had to wait about 30 minutes during the post-lunch hour. Outdoor venue in the garden was great; couldn't have asked for a better table. We also lucked out with spectacular weather. Service was wonderful and I think they were going as fast as they could given how busy things were, even at this off-hour. Everything we ordered was completely devoured. It was that good. Our expectations were low, but still, this was really good food. Here's the breakdown: Iced Tea $4.00 Milk $4.00 Kids Cheese Burger $10.00 Kids Parmesan Pasta $12.00 Bowl Chowder $12.00 Seared Ahi Salad $32.00 Northwest Cioppino $36.00 Prime Rib & Cheddar $32.00 Sub Side Salad Beet Carpaccio $15.00 Drunken Clams $28.00 5% Service Charge (5.00%) $9.25 Subtotal $194.25 Tax $17.86 Tip $46.25 Total $258.36 read more

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Terrible experience being seated next to loud obnoxious group of 8 who were over served alcohol when 30 other tables available. Food is blah Waiters leaned against wall while we had to bus own table. Wasted $200 for party of 3 read more

I almost never give a 1 star review, unless a place truly deserves it. And this restaurant TRULY deserves it. If food is bad, I just won't come back and I won't recommend the place. If service is bad, I'll avoid it. But I wouldn't leave a 1 star review. But if you scam me, you have deserved a 1 star review on every platform I can rate you on. Restaurants nowadays don't care if they lose a single customer but they sure do care about reviews, since that's how they get business. Starting off with the fact that the chef has probably never used salt in their lives. Food was pretty bland, no seasoning. Has to empty out the salt shaker in order to taste something. Second was them changing me, for an unseasoned patty for my dog, the price if almost an entire burger. Why? How is it an unseasoned patty more expensive than appetizers. The last was the scam. Our waitress came to us wnen we asked for the bill and just told us the total, without presenting us the receipt first so we see the breakdown. Like it should be usually. She didn't forget, it was intentional. The totla made no sense for 1 appetizer, 1 main (split), 2 beers, and an unseasoned patty. When we finally saw the receipt, and after giving a tip, it turned out that the receipt already included a service charge (tip) before even we could add a tip. But we weren't allowed to see that until we already paid and included our tip. Total we gave for a tip was over 25% and that was not what we wanted or thought that the staff deserved for the service. That was a scam. I understand a service charge if we had 6+ people. We were only 2. And no where was it mentioned that we will have an involuntarily service charge included. What was the most upsetting thingnwas the fact we couldn't see the receipt before adding tip. That way we could've included a tip that we deemed appropriate. That was intentional. I saw the same happened to other tables around us. No one was allowed to see their receipts before paying. Completely inappropriate and unprofessional institution. read more

Good food selection and quality Friendly service Locals like this place Reservations are a good idea read more

Beautiful ambiance, and friendly service. Good was good. Fun summer vibe out in the patio. Food was pretty good. read more

Extremely mediocre food for the price we paid. $25-50 per entree, but honestly tasted like cafeteria food. The clam chowder was solid. The potato salad was like a mayonnaise soup. The service was good. And the waterfront view from the patio seating is quite nice. However, the patio tables and chairs are cheap plastic. If you are looking for a nice patio and don't care about overpaying for bland food, come to Doc's. Otherwise, probably want to skip on your trip to Bainbridge. read more

Pretty good food. One of the meals that we customized wasn't correct. We were seated outside which was nice on a sunny day. Pretty chill atmosphere and pretty good service. House-made sauces were really good read more

Doc's Marina Grill - BIG DOC BURGER* - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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We've been going to Doc's for years. We were just there recently and the quality of the food is not what it used to be. The service is always good-great. It appears the servers are stretched thin at times. Which is not their fault and I'm not factoring that in to this rating. It's a busy place so, maybe others are having better luck with what they order? It's a good idea to make reservations. Even though it's a good sized restaurant, it fills up quickly around meal time. Very clean and welcoming place. read more

I had looked up dog friendly restaurants on bainbridge and Doc's Marina Grill came up (specifically their patio). It was a beautiful and relatively slow early spring weekend day we came. We did not have reservations, I had my friend walk into the restaurant so I could stay outside with the Pup so she could ask if we could be accommodated outside on the patio with a dog. There was a man up front who welcomed my friend and she let him know my (well behaved ex-K9) German shepherd was not a service animal whatsoever. He said no problem and I was able to come inside with my dog and he lead us through and out to the patio. We were settling in and a server who was bussing the table behind ours asked if the dog was a service animal. I said no he was not and we let the person at the front (who was maybe the owner..?) know he wasn't as well. The server kept going on about how it was illegal, unhygienic, there were children around who could have allergies, maybe patrons had allergies. All understandable and valid but I wouldn't have ever entered had I known this was the way their outdoor patio operates. I let her know in no way did we want to mislead anyone with the dog, he was well behaved, never made a single noise, did not try to steal anyone's French fries from their tables, and was laying down in a corner out of footsway, literally an ex police dog. We were also outside on the patio and not indoors. She kept rolling her eyes at us and told us she wasn't sure how we got in with the dog. To be fair he's a huge German shepherd. Which is why I'm very clear and transparent and don't enter an establishment (esp a restaurant) with him without express permission. He LOOKS like a service dog because of his stature and temperament. We had been waiting for about 10ish minutes with no water or silverware before she came up behind us to buss the table and make comments toward us. She never asked us explicitly to leave but made it known she was unhappy. We were uncomfortable enough to leave ourselves. So all in all, even tho their website and multiple google reviews say their patio is dog friendly, maybe it's not actually. Maybe up to server discretion? Consider calling ahead. When you get there, maybe consider checking with all of the waitstaff, too? read more

Stopped here after the ferry ride because it was getting late and not much else was open. We got sat on their heated / covered patio area that came with a nice view of the water. Food was decent, nothing over the top to rave about but it's fish and chips and it tasted exactly that! The drinks had a nice kick to them. read more

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Good service, and I had a chicken sandwich which was perfectly prepared. It was a great sandwich. We were seated right away, even though the restaurant was busy on a Saturday afternoon. The manager took our drink order, and the server took our food order. It took a few minutes to flag someone down for ketchup for our fries. When we asked for our check, the drinks and food were on separate orders. They charged for 4 drinks when we only had three, and we were surprised to see a mandatory 5% charge to help the employees. We tipped on top of all of this. We will probably go back, but we will be much more careful about paying. They have the cooking down; service needs some attention. read more

They should be glad they have the big deck. The food is only average. The deck is great. The service is good and friendly. We ordered the Caesar salad 2/5, fried oysters 2/5, and chicken cheddar club 4/5. Good bar selections. read more

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Delicious ! Try the oysters, crab cake or the Doc burger. Friendly service. Fun atmosphere on the deck with views of the harbor and plenty of heaters if it's chilly outside read more

Everything about Doc's was amazing the food the drinks the sweet people. Definitely recommend if your visiting Bainbridge 10/10 read more

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I have a lazy eye and have been teased all my life. Came from Seattle to experience this gorgeous restaurant and assumed the service was going to be great because the hostess with the awesome aquatic tattoos was the sweetest. Instead, we ordered drinks and as I hand over my id our server says, "what the heck is going on with your eye in this photo?" and chuckled. Very unprofessional. We left quietly and my husband connected with the manger as I cried outside from embarrassment. We drove 40 minutes to Boat Shed in Bremerton and they made up for the terrible experience we had here. read more

We thought our food was amazing. Best mushroom risotto and crab Mac and cheese. Great fried prawns. Loved the view of the marina from our table. Parking sucks but that is the case everywhere on bainbridge. read more

I ordered the calamari appetizer. The menu described it on a 'bed of tasey kale' ( or words similar to that). It sounded great. It was fast food calamari on deep fried kale that was a mess of green crisps of nothing! If a restaurant advertises as a gourmet seafood restaurant, they absolutely need to have ALL their seafood menu items to be ex=cell=n=tay! There are other much better places to dine on Bainbridge! read more

I called while on the ferry to make a reservation and the person that answered the said it was slow and we did not need a reservation. When we arrived he said oh we got busy and we had to wait 45 minutes. He did not offer to seat us since he was the reason we didn't have a reservation. The food was good and the server did a great job. Everything was great except for the person that answered the phone My visit was Wednesday June 19th read more

Doc's Marina Grill - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Service was awful. We had a party of 12 and the restaurant wasn't even busy when we arrived. Our waiter never came to the table unless we flagged him down, we had to ask him just to take our order. My soup, which was my entrée, came out 5-10 minutes after everyone else's food. By the time it arrived, some people were already done eating. It was super oily and had pieces of shell in it (after only eating two spoon fulls) We asked to speak with the manager and showed him the shells. Instead of apologizing, he said, "We are humans and not machines." That response was honestly unbelievable. Overall, terrible service, poor food, and no accountability from management. Would not recommend. read more

Doc's Marina Grill - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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just an okay spot to eat, but definitely recommend going to proper fish if you're looking for fish and chips. we ordered the blood orange salad which was pretty refreshing but could've used more sauce. the order of fish and chips came with a really minimal amount too. both the fish and calamari were super bland, and i had to add salt and drench it in the sauces provided. we sat outside and had a nice view of the marina, but food was just eh. service was also not that great. read more

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Came here for the first time from Cali, and I'm so disappointed with the service. We still tipped her, but she literally forgot about us. I was trying to be nice so she could feel comfortable, but it didn't work. When I got to the table, I was ready to order, and she said she needed more time??? There were no other tables in the restaurant, but okay. Then when she came back, we ordered, she brought the plates, and left us for a LONG time. I finished my food, and she didn't even ask if everything was good. I started staring at her, waiting for her to come, and when I was about to stand up to ask for dessert, she finally showed up. We ordered dessert, and when she brought it, she just left the plate there -- didn't even say "enjoy." Plus, our water glasses were empty and she never refilled them. The restaurant was EMPTY. I don't understand why we got this kind of treatment. I work in customer service, and this was honestly disappointing. Never coming back here again. I don't recommend this place -- now I see why they only have 3.5 stars. By the way, when we were leaving, she didn't even say bye -- only the lady at the bar did. read more

Doc's Marina Grill - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Everything was really delicious, but the tuna tacos really need some lifting. I think just any kind of seasoning, spice, or sauce would save it. HOWEVER the clam chowder is great and the mac and cheese was lovely. Sitting outside was also very relaxing after the ferry. It's just crazy that an island like this and a nice grill like this just constantly exist in such a peaceful and delicate way. The service was very very kind. read more

Incredibly crispy and warm fish and chips. Terrific fries. Great tartar. Fish was filling and easy to cut. Practically fell apart inside, delicious. The coleslaw was a little mushy but still very tasty. Our server was delightful. Love eating outside in the sun under their outdoor area. Terrific natural light shining through. Would totally come back. $24 for three fish. read more

Doc's Marina Grill - Fish and FISH & CHIPS - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Drove 65 miles expecting a wonderful Sunday dinner by the water, but we were very disappointed. The food was just OK and surprised to get a small salad on a hot plate with the rest of the dinner. A lettuce salad on a hot plate equals a quite wilted salad. Have never experienced that in years of eating. Salads usually are served on a cool plate. New cook maybe? or most complain? read more

Stopped here for dinner after getting off the ferry. We were seated quickly, we may have hit it just right as it looks like they can get busy. We sat outside, a nice covered patio. Ordered the fish and chips. The breading on the fish is bone well. Not soggy or one that falls off and leaves you with a tiny piece of fish. The fries are also good. It comes with coleslaw and that wasn't to bad either. Would definitely get the fish and chips here again. We did order dessert, a chocolate cake, big enough for two or more. That was also very good. read more

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Great food in a cute place with a lovely patio right on the Marina, walking distance from the ferry - perfect for lunch on a day trip from Seattle. My friend had a really great pulled pork BBQ sandwich with fries, it looked amazing. I tried the pork, it was tender and smokey with a nice BBQ sauce which didn't overpower the meat. The fries were also quite good. She said the bun was also really good, and the coleslaw. 10/10 would order again. I had the fish tacos, they were good but not enough food compared to the sandwich. I'd say I got half as much for more money, including less fries than came with the sandwich. (My friend let me finish hers - this is the kind of friend you want to day trip with!) But the tacos were tasty, grilled cod with tartar sauce and a decent tortilla, and a few fries. Overall would come back, enjoyable lunch on our "ferry adventure day". read more

Doc's Marina Grill - Grilled fish tacos and almost a view of the puller pork sandwich with many, many more fries LOL - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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We had a wonderful experience at Doc's recently. We walked in on a weeknight about 5:00 and were seated immediately on the outside grass area with a magnificent view of the marina and ferry terminal. We ordered and food came Lickety Split. We enjoyed a serving of fish and chips, Seafood Mac and cheese with smoked salmon and a couple cups of chowder. Everything was good. The Mac and cheese extra tasty with that smoked salmon. The service, ambiance, and quality of food is tough to beat. read more

Doc's Marina Grill - Clam chowder - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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I had the worst experience of my life at this restaurant. We had a friend visit and was showing them everything we love about this town. We were seated and the server started by uncomfortably inserting himself into our conversation. We moved past that moment and placed an order for cocktails to begin. When checking IDs, the server made a very insensitive and inappropriate comment about the physical appearance of my wife's picture. I have never been so insulted by any person or establishment in my life. We left in tears immediately and informed the manager of what occurred, who I hope will take the appropriate action. We will never be returning to this establishment again. read more