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    Lockside Bar and Grill

    3.2 (378 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Back patio.
    Shane U.

    Overall great bar, great views, great food, great people, and great service. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    Really wish I could take a photo of my food but after an hour, I never received what I ordered. Simple enough order, Greek salad with no tomatoes or olives but add salmon. First I was brought a salad with no salmon but plenty of tomatoes and olives. Next I was brought a salad with salmon, tomatoes and olives. I gave up. Just keep it and I'll DoorDash some McDonald's... Been coming here for years but zero remorse or anything from the server let alone the management team... This will be my last experience here....

    Indoor outdoor bar area
    Ryan W.

    Lockside Bar & Grill is one of those hidden gems you're glad you stumbled upon. Tucked at the very end of a shopping center, you might not even notice it's there--but once you do, you'll be glad you stopped in. The interior dining room is pretty basic and nothing particularly memorable at first glance. But don't let that fool you--the magic happens when you step out the side door. The outdoor deck area is the star of the show, lined with palm trees and overlooking the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. There are covered rocking picnic tables right by the water, a spacious covered bar, and even a second seating area that opens fully to the outdoors, giving it a great breezy, indoor-outdoor vibe. This casual spot is great for a laid-back lunch or a relaxed evening with drinks. The service was friendly and on point--our waitress made a great recommendation that I'll be raving about for a while: the crab-stuffed avocado salad. The avocado halves (yes, four of them!) are packed with crab meat, lightly battered, and fried to golden perfection. Honestly, forget the salad--those avocados deserve their own spotlight and would make a fantastic shareable appetizer. That said, the salad itself was fresh and flavorful, and I'd come back just for that dish alone. Drinks were well-made, prices were moderate, and the overall atmosphere is perfect for unwinding by the water. Lockside isn't flashy, but it's definitely worth discovering. I'd absolutely return the next time I'm in the area.

    Cajun pasta
    Patrick P.

    Lockside bar and grill in Chesapeake offers a scenic outdoor seating area and bar and a nice dining area inside. I stopped for diner on a Friday night and unfortunately there were no tables available outside. The menu has a variety of options and they offer drink specials. I thought the Cajun pasta was good. You can tell this place gets busy so don't expect 5 star service. I would go back for drinks only if able to sit in their outside seating area.

    Fish and Chips
    Robert S.

    My wife and I discovered this charming eatery location on Battlefield Blvd just North of the draw bridge. The atmosphere inside is cozy and relaxing. During the warmer months the outdoor seating is a must as the scenic beauty of the marina adds to the ambience. The food here is amazing as is the wait staff. Possible the best fish and chips I have had in a very long time. Especially when accompanied with their home made Remoulade sauce! Mmmmm My wife and I have returned several times and plan on to continually to return for a fantastic dinning experience.

    Breakfast Burrito and hashbrowns.
    Doug S.

    Standby folks! So we've been in Chesapeake since 2020. I've seen and driven by Lockside numerous times and for some reason just never put it on the "list." Probably due to the street side strip mall vibes... Here to tell you - stop by!! Stop by for the delicious food and the exceptional service annnd the hidden gem in the back... I can say this because we stopped for breakfast this morning - wifey was craving a breakfast burrito, which was delicious. We got the hashbrowns with it and they are super crispy and delicious. I mean crunchy! My daughter had just finished cross country practice, so wanted something small. She did the side "short stack" pancakes. They were $3.50 and rivaled the $16 pancakes from a recently opened Peake restaurant on Hillcrest. My daughter's friend got The American and was very happy. My wife and I cruised the back patio area because we couldn't sit back there when we checked in due to the pressure washing. They had finished while we were eating. What we find next is what makes this place great! The pictures we took don't due this place justice. The restaurant extends outside and then all the way down the waterfront where you come upon "The Backyard" their inside/outside bar with lots of bar seats, booths, outside seating, 2 fire pits with Adirondack's, glider rocker picnic tables, shuffleboard, bands on fri/sat. This place is a hidden gem overlooking the locks waterway with locally procured produce and seafood! A must stop and now our new favorite spot to stop! Beers on tap are cold and the bartenders are great! We had Jesse and Riley - they were very attentive and easy to talk to. Check out The Backyard ASAP! The views are awesome, with the beach decor and palm trees it really makes you think that you are not in Chesapeake.

    Bar Area
    Bob R.

    We recently had dinner at Lockside Bar and Grill located just before the Great Bridge Locks in the heart of Chesapeake. The atmosphere here is fantastic and the waterfront setting is amazing.

    Wings with Blue Cheese
    Kevin R.

    While this is your ordinary bar and grill, they also take reservations. The seating can be inside or outside which overlooks a water view but nothing to write home about. Upon arriving I was seated and immediately and handed a menu and drink menu. After placing my drink and food order, my drink was brought to me within 3 minutes. My appetizer was brought out within 10 minutes and my entire took 20 minutes to arrive. The wings presentation was nice, but overall, the taste was just okay at best. The blue cheese dressing was also a little thin and lacking in flavor. The French Quarter or Rasta Pasta, was quite bland and the sauce was somewhat watery. However the portion size was nice which I liked. After added salt and pepper to it, the pasta was quite editable. The interior of the place plenty of seating with deem lighting. The place wasn't packed but seemed to be have a handful of adults who may be regulars or those who just wanted to get out of the house. Overall this place won't wow you, but it's good enough that you don't mind coming back to have somewhere to go.

    Tamara D.

    Wow!!! This was the worst breakfast I've had in years. I ordered the breakfast omelette and requested hash browns with side of bacon. I was brought one slice of bacon that was cut in two to make it appear like two slices when in reality they brought an adult sized portion a one slice piece of bacon. The food was flavorless and my potato's came out cold. I asked to have them hot and the waitress took them and never returned with my order. We would not recommend returning here at all. Unless you simply want drinks. The drink was the only thing that was decent. All in all I would not recommend.

    Sharlene S.

    Vibes- outdoor seating and bar was great. Nice breeze and beautiful views and space. Service- everyone we interacted with was helpful and friendly. Special shoutout to Tiffany who took great care of us. Drinks- got a glass of wine and Bloody Mary. My guest said it was the best bloody she's had in a while. Food- fries were good, mahi tacos needed more flavor, Maybe season the coleslaw and dish better. And the avocado salad was Fresh.

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    Great service--brunch was great--Santa was a bonus as well, this area is in dire need of an outstanding brunch joint.

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