Looking for some seafood while in the area, the Yelp review was a great guide. The vibe was a match for the marina view. Started with the delicious Maryland crab soup, then onto clam strips. Even the hush puppies were great (usually not a fan). Friendly waitress gave just enough attention. Glad I didn't pass on the blueberry pie. read more

Mixed experience. First, parking was very crowded when we arrived, and it felt like the lot may also serve nearby boat yard traffic, so plan a little extra time if you're going during a busy period. The location itself has a nice setup with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a covered porch-style area that feels like a screened-in four-season space, which was really pleasant. We were seated fairly quickly and received menus, but there was some confusion because the menu listed breakfast and brunch items only. We were hoping to order lunch, but were later informed that lunch service doesn't begin until after 2:30 PM. I do wish that detail was clearly noted on their website, as it wasn't mentioned and it would've helped set expectations ahead of time. The brunch menu itself was fairly limited and didn't have many standout options for us. I ended up asking for a BLT with fries, and my friend ordered a crab cake sandwich. We also asked about cocktails since prices weren't listed on the menu (only happy hour pricing was shown). We were initially told drinks were around $11, later informed our Palomas were actually $9, which was a nice surprise--but it would be helpful if regular pricing was clearly displayed. Service was a bit inconsistent. It took a while for our waitress to initially greet us, and after our food arrived, we had to flag someone down for basic condiments (ketchup, mayo on the side, and tartar/remoulade for the crab cake). Our waitress did check on us once during the meal, but overall service felt a little stretched. Food came out very quickly once ordered, which we appreciated. However, attention to detail with plating could improve--for example, the tomato used in my sandwich was the end piece, which affected the overall quality of the sandwich presentation. Overall, I would consider coming back, but more for lunch or dinner rather than brunch. The atmosphere and location are nice, but the brunch experience and service consistency didn't fully meet expectations this visit. read more

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i really wanted to love this place, i really did. but it just fell a little short for me. i'll start with the good. i loved the ambiance. this spot is located right on the marina. and just sitting outside looking at the boats is a nice little vibe. i also ordered the stony's orange crush which was super tasty. now, on to the food. the she crab soup was really good. full of crab. only thing i wish is that the base was a little thicker. i also ordered the fish tacos. the fish that day was flounder so i had it fried. the fish lacked flavor, and they most definitely could have been seasoned was better. not very impressed. and our server was nice, but he was soooooooooo slow. read more

Good location, average experience!!!!!! I stopped by Stony's Dockside Bar and Grill and found the experience to be just okay. The waterfront setting is nice and definitely the highlight, but the food was hit or miss. Some items were tasty, while others felt overcooked and lacked flavor. Service was friendly but a bit slow, especially during busier hours. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a decent spot to hang out, but the overall quality didn't fully match the prices. It's an alright place to visit for the view and drinks, but there's room for improvement when it comes to food consistency and service!!! read more

This Thursday lunch was the second time in a row where the outdoor service was terribly slow. The first time no one came to our table after we were seated and after fifteen minutes, we left. Today we were entertaining out of town guests, so we stayed and eventually we were able to order. Having a meal outside with the view of the marina is the draw for this restaurant, but the slow service is a major drawback. The food is good; however, the outdoor service is terrible. read more

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The happy hour menu says $5 house wines. I asked, "Do you have a house Sauvignon Blanc and she said. "Yes. Kim Crawford." So I excitedly said I'd like that only to find out that is not a happy hour wine and was $10 each when the bill came. But you know what? They graciously made it right. So I would recommend instead of asking, "Do you have a house...." Ask. "What are your happy hour wines.". My wedge salad with salmon was delicious! Salmon medium rare and tender and moist. Plenty of bacon. Although the dressing was liquidy, it was just fine on the salad. Tasted my son's fries and they were piping hot. Crispy. Delish. His Reuben was huge! Hubby's shrimp bang bang tacos were great! The view of the marina was beautiful! read more

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Great location on the water. Excellent seafood selection! A bit loud with the bar noise, but not too bad very friendly staff. Would love to come by in the summer! read more

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The teriyaki glazed salmon was amazing. Sorry I didn't take a pic. It was very crowded when we got there but it was happy hour that seemed to clear out a lot after it ended. read more

Great food, service and view. Had delicious blackened tuna over salad. Enjoyed watching the boats in the harbor while dining outside

Cool location and pretty decent food. The problem is the place gets so packed and they just can't keep up with it. I'm busy nights when it's packed service is incredibly slow read more

This place has a local feel where they know you by name. I'm sure it gets packed in the summer or during a good game. This was my first time, and the waiter was great at explaining the favs. I tried the fried shrimp and had zero complaints. Plenty of flavor and cooked well. I also tried the fish tacos. This is not a Mexican restaurant, it's more like a beach bar. So don't expect Mexican-style fish tacos. I'm not saying they were bad just setting expectations. I would absolutely come back next time and I'm trying the wings. read more

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Very mid food. Calamari wasn't necessarily seasoned, Brussels sprouts were very over cooked. Oysters were just fine and the crab dip was okay. Wouldn't come back for the food but the view was nice. read more

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Went here Saturday night around 9 pm, the weather felt nice outside so we were hoping we'd be able to sit outside and have some drinks, but they actually closed their outdoor seating early in the night so we had to be inside. We were sat at one of the two seat tables along the wall near the bar. Couldn't get an indoor patio table because they were all apparently reserved already, so we just went with what we could get. We went only for drinks since we had eaten else where prior. I ordered the strawberry daiquiri (6/10) very little alcohol really just tasted like juice mix. The cherry limeade crush (7/10) the flavor was good and I could taste a little alcohol. And also a Bushwacker (10/10) it was creamy, strong, and so so good. Def my favorite drink on the menu. Overall, the service was fine our waitress checked on us a decent amount of times I'd say. Next time I plan to actually try their food, but I've for sure added this place down to come back for drinks. There's other drinks I'd like to try on the menu, but I will def be returning for their Bushwacker. Total for 6 drinks came out to $77. My overall rate of experience : 7.5/10 read more

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The food was amazing and the drinks were made to perfection!! The service was great and the music was on but not too loud!! read more

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Let me start by saying: I walked into Stony's Dockside feeling like a stressed-out adult, and I walked out feeling like a seagull that just stole someone's french fry--victorious and oddly proud of myself. The vibe? Pure waterfront bliss. It's the kind of place where you half expect a dolphin to pop up and judge your drink choice (which it absolutely would approve of, by the way). The staff treated me like I'd been coming there every summer since 1998--even though this was my first time and I kept accidentally calling it "Stony's Dockyard" like I was boarding a ship. Now let's talk food. The crab cake.samdwich? So good I considered writing it a personal thank-you letter. The fries? Crispy enough to make me briefly question whether I should propose. The drinks? Let's just say after the second one, I was convinced I could parallel park a boat. Service was fast, friendly, and only mildly concerned when I said, "I'm ready for my transformation into a dockside legend." By the end of the meal, I was ready to move in. If they'd handed me a pillow, I'd be sleeping next to the deck like a happy barnacle. 10/10 would absolutely return, and next time I'm bringing more sunscreen, fewer responsibilities, and maybe a bib for the crab feast. read more

Very good food, ordered the steak frittes and cheesecake. Flavor was good, service was good with constant check ups.

Absolutely recommend Stony's. Straight up fantastic seafood. The place is a vibe, bit of a pub with some tables about, but lots of bar stools. Seating by windows on the marina is really nice. Great staff there, really did a great job taking care of us. We got a couple appetizers and a sandwich to share, they even split the sandwich and plated each separately with fries and a pickle. Nice! Speaking of which, the flounder BLT excellent. Crab cake app was well done, so tasty and loads of crab. And the firecracker shrimp rocked! Spicy for sure, tasted similar to buffalo sauce, but such good shrimp. Accompanying ranch helps :) Glad we found Stony's! read more

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Very standard grill with a nice view of the marina. I got the chicken and waffles and enjoyed the hearty Southern brunch. My partner and I had some time to kill before going to the airport, and the staff was very welcoming and let us sit until it was time to catch our flight. read more

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I went here for breakfast and dinner in one day. I had just moved to the area and spent a couple weeks dining at local spots around east beach. Lovely story about the owners (maybe not the part about being Penn State fans haha ... go Ducks!). The restaurant is like a small sports bar meets casual seafood dining. Seems like a lot of regulars come here. The breakfast was okay. The fried chicken very well done. Dinner was better food but nothing stood out to my taste buds. The drinks were stiff! I can see myself coming here to watch football and munch on something in the future. The staff were all very friendly. read more

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Great food that exceeds standard bar food. The kitchen is doing an amazing job. Cold draft beer. Excellent wine. The marina views top off the experience! read more

Stonys is always great. Great food, friendly service, wonderful location. Love being outside when the weather is warm.

The view is great. The service was fast. The food was great. Be aware, breakfast only until 2pm read more

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Service at Stonys tonight was great. However, we were fairly disappointed this evening over our final bill. The Salad section of the menu indicates you can add a meat addition with no monetary value assigned to each option, not even an MP next to crabcake. To be honest, we didn't bother to ask when we ordered as it's standard to have a scaled dollar amount next to each option on menus (chicken, shrimp, fish, crabcake). The Newport salad, which is a 14$ salad was accompanied by a 16$ crab cake charge. When we inquired, the waitress was very kind. We loved her, she doesn't make the menu or the prices and we tipped her accordingly. This unclear menu produced a near 30$ salad which, if I'd just ordered the 16$ crab cake appetizer and the 14$ salad, I'd have at least received house slaw and remoulade. It's disappointing to be upcharged for items due to an unclear menu. read more

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Just had dinner at Stonys. We shared the Nacho appetizer. If meat was included I never found it. The cheese sauce tasted like a bechamel without cheese. Shared a creme brulete. The sugar was burnt. Profit must be in the drinks. read more

I'll start with the good. Great view, nice people and food, when it was correct, was delicious. Onto the not so good. Sunday morning brunch and the place was stifling hot. Like no ac hot. Poached eggs were hard boiled and toast was burnt. Server quickly replaced these items. Food took 45 minutes to be delivered. Omelet was delicious as were biscuits and gravy. Yogurt parfait was perfect. Mimosa healthy pour. I'll likely go back, just not in the summer! read more

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start off with the was horrible when I stepped in. The young lady said oh there were no tables so you should seat at the bar when I walked around the were like three tables I said at the bar, the bartender took at least 30 minutes to come and serve me I I ordered the appetizer which took come out. It was OK. I ordered a shrimp and pasta. It was horrible. he never came back and asked if I was OK if I needed anything when he noticed that I eat the food. He asked me that I want a told him no thanks he never offered if I wanted anything else because he noticed I didn't eat the just said OK I asked for my ticket. He gave me the ticket and walked off so that's not a place for a person of color to go to because the atmosphere is horrible. The service is horrible. The guest were OK but the people that worked there are horrible. read more

We've been regular customers at Stonys for several years, and our experiences have ranged from great to just okay. In the past, we've overlooked slow service and inconsistent food because we enjoyed the atmosphere, bar staff, and location. Unfortunately, our most recent visit will be our last. I brought a group of coworkers for a mid-afternoon happy hour. The restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived, and we continued ordering drinks and appetizers whenever a server came by. As the group gradually left, three of us remained. At that point, the owner approached our table and spoke to us in a way that felt inappropriate and unprofessional, questioning how long we planned to stay and indicating there was a wait. This interaction made it clear that our presence--and our business--was no longer valued. Because of this experience, I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend this restaurant to others. read more

My wife and I decided to visit for a later dinner not far from where we're staying at the Little Creek amphibious space. Not far away, indeed. Seemed to be a nice local spot, a lot of people were leaving with their pizzas. We seated in the bar area. After ordering adult beverages, my wife decided on their Caesar salad while I decided on their seafood chowder and a crabcake sandwich. The seafood chowder was a huge bowl of deliciousness!! I probably didn't need anything else if I would've known the size. The crabcake sandwich was OK. My wife Caesar salad was absolutely huge!. She said she truly enjoyed it as well. Recommend visiting if you're in the area! read more

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Service. I've found that 99% of the time, the service from the host sets the tone for the rest of the dining experience. Unfortunately, this visit started off on a very odd note. When I arrived, I wasn't greeted--just stared at, as if my arrival had interrupted her conversation. She then told me the estimated wait time (30-45 minutes) and emphasized, "My feelings won't be hurt if you don't want to wait." I assured her I was fine waiting, as I was excited to try this place for the first time, and she took my name. Before I could even turn to find a place to wait, she repeated the comment: "It's totally okay if you don't want to wait, you won't hurt my feelings." At that point, the overemphasis on leaving felt less like reassurance and more like a suggestion--so I took it as a sign that I should go. Ironically, about 15 minutes later, I got a call that my table was ready. But by then, I felt my first impression of the service had already set the tone, and I left disappointed. read more

Food was good and the service was excellent. Unfortunately we picked a bad night after the Saint Patrick day parade very noisy. Will try again on better night. read more

Bang bang shrimp tacos were very delicious. Staff was nice and attentive at the bar. Margarita was okay but not the best and the place overall was nice and right in the water of the marina. read more

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Waitstaff took Forever on a day where it was not busy at all. Way overpriced for the size of the portions, the Ahi tacos were $15 for 3 teeny tiny tacos smaller than the palm of my hand is long, they were also half full with the seaweed salad which was just stringy and nasty. Also got fish and chips, the fish was really soggy and fell apart so much I had to use my spoon to eat it, not crispy in any way. Really disappointed and def would not return . Super overpriced for the quality read more

pros: -servers were so friendly! -love the outdoor area; beautiful views, right by the water! -delicious food. we ordered the hush puppies, crab cakes, and southern sweat tea! cons: -none read more

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Great location on the water so you can see the boats on a pretty day. The service was also great. We had a 30 minute wait but it went by quickly. Both the waitress and the hostess were really kind. The reason for the 3.5/5 stars was the nachos. They were not good. Zero flavor and highly disappointing. I wish I'd got a picture but I was also dealing with a sleepy hungry toddler who refused to eat the nachos. I mean who doesn't like chips and cheese!?! The she crab soup was good, and worth trying. Looking back I wish I'd got the bang bang shrimp instead. read more

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Stonys' is one of our favorite spots! We absolutely love the relaxed, coastal vibe -- it's the perfect place to unwind. Peter is fantastic, always friendly and attentive, and makes us feel right at home every time we visit. We especially enjoy sitting at the bar with a great view of the boats -- It's always full of laughs and good times, and we leave with a smile every single visit! read more

I have never ever ordered biscuits and gravy before. I am usually an eggs Benedict kind of girl. But man was this sandwich eye opening! This was their chicken biscuit sandwich with gravy, bacon, and cheese! And it may not be the healthiest thing to get, but I have absolutely no regrets! We have never been here before and were looking for a meet up spot with my bestie who was driving through. And this was Mother's Day, and this place is a hidden gem I feel. We didn't have to wait but 20 minutes if that. They did run out of menus and were a little behind on food and drinks. But we were in no rush so it did not phase us. Kids were content and my bestie and I got to do a lot of catching up. Will definitely be taking family here when they are in town again. It may be a little drive from Chesapeake but worth it! read more

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Went to Stony's for the first time after a day at the beach! Sat outside by the dock and that was great! It was shaded and felt good Despite the hot day! Our waitress was Demi who provided great service. She was fast, friendly, and attentive. My only issue was the price of the food vs the portions. 1 piece of fried flounder and fries for $22 and 6 or so fried shrimp and fries for $28 is crazy. The food was good but not good enough for the price! In today's world with everything being so pricey it has to make sense. I'd say it's worth visiting at least once! read more

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ambiance is great, service is "meh", food is mediocre at best. restaurants like this that charge $20 for a burger and a small handful of fries are why no one goes out to eat anymore. read more

The staff is amazing! The mimosas are incredible and the brunch is amazing. Get the seafood omelette!!

Wow! Where to begin... This place is setup with an awesome view of the pier and they play the absolute best music at just the right volume so you don't have to yell at the person sitting next to you. The food is delicious and I personally recommend the Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese appetizer. The bar, which is usually pretty packed, is served by the best staff I've ever met. Huge shoutout to Pete, who makes this place so memorable. Nothing feels more special than when you walk into a bar for only the second time and the bartender remembers what you ordered and your name. Pete is the G.O.A.T. read more