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    The Loading Dock Bar & Grill

    4.0 (271 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    French onion soup presented well.
    Loving L.

    The staff works really hard and appears to work well together. I was super impressed that the owner takes an active role in what is going on. The atmosphere was nice and a warm classic feel. The food was large portions. However I did not love the food. The medium steak came out medium well with a burned crisp outside very seasoned. The French onion soup, people around us really said they enjoyed, I did not. Overall, I thought the food was overly seasoned and so the taste of the actual food was over powered.

    Shrimp and crab dip
    Christine D.

    I've been to the Loading Dock several times and I'm finally writing a review. The food is always great here, that explains why there's always a wait for a table. They serve generous portions and you're sure to take some food home for leftovers. I've heard the owner gets a bad rap, but you know what? Running a business is hard, let alone a restaurant. I've never seen a restaurant owner so dedicated, that he's pitching in and constantly moving throughout the night and supporting his staff. Whether he's serving food from the kitchen like a waiter or wiping a table/chairs off for new customers, he's always right there working hard. As I said before, the food is always good quality with large portions. However, we ordered the shrimp and crab dip and it was kind of gross. This was nothing but Old Bay flavored Velveeta cheese with bread. BUT my salad was amazing and made up for the poor appetizer choice. I feel in love with this salad so hard, that I finished the entire thing, and started buying the same ingredients in the grocery store so I could keep eating it at home throughout the next two weeks. Would I return? Of course, it's a local staple.

    Secret sauce chicken wings
    3than H.

    First of all, the food was very good. The portions are insane for the price. Our waitress was friendly and the food came out really quick. The secret sauce wings were an exceptional main, the potato skins were a great app. There were probably 4-5 potatoes in the dish, it was huge! The only issue was the host's attitude upon arrival. I understand that the restaurants kitchen closed at 8, but we did not need to receive such an attitude about it. However, he did redeem himself as time went on. I understand that he could be stressed at the closing time but there really was no need for such an attitude. Overall, it was a very solid experience and I recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before the kitchen closes. Unbeatable value and great vibes once you're seated.

    Sampler, very good!
    Shirin P.

    Food was good and plentiful, service not so much. The host was friendly but that's were the service stopped! Our Server seemed annoyed that she had to serve us. I don't know if I loved the crowd. Two of the patrons, from different groups, were coughing heavily which made us very uncomfortable. You'd think after the pandemic, and what we've been through, people would be more considerate and dry home if they're that sick, but I guess not in Scranton. I know this is not the restaurants fault but it ruined our experience.

    French dip
    Brian C.

    I ordered the French dip. Was very yummy. I ate half the sandwich prior to the photo. On the saltier side but I enjoyed it!

    Desiree F.

    My clients decided to get lunch from this location and I had to pick it up at 11:45. When I arrived I parked in the plaza parking lot. I walked in and waited around for the server. She came up and greeted me. I told I was there for pick up. The price was about $80 for several items and that was great. When I got to the car I endulged and the vegetable wrap was good and so was the fries. All in all I enjoyed.

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    Great food, large portions, nice menu options & plenty of beers on tap, something for everyone. We had a great experience.

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    Food was delicious, service was great, not a long wait to get in, and the portions are big. Wonderful place

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    Great place always consistent and huge servings. Place is very inviting and super clean. Great staff and owner. Five stars

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    Food is delicious! Comes out hot even when is busy staff is outgoing and they work hard.

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    Best burger out here. Great service and atmosphere. What else to say with yelp wanting you to say more than just the "best" lol

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    Great food, no complaints. Service is pretty quick if they aren't slammed but they do get pretty busy.

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    Don't come here on Wing Night Wednesday…read more. We made the mistake of coming here on wing night. We got our appetizer, chips and dip. Chips were homemade and burnt... 3/10. Dip was fine, probably out of a packet. Little did we know those burnt chips would be the only thing we would be eating for an hour with little to no refills. Seemed to be forgotten about with us being inside and I guess everyone else in the back. After an hour, our food came out. I got the brisket tacos, they were good. 8/10. My table got a chicken cheesesteak and ask for no mushrooms and ofc it came out with mushrooms... We had to get the wings, the wings were good! An hour wait good? No. 7/10. It took a weird amount of time for our last entree to come out and it was just like chicken tenders on a bun, no love. Oh and the pulled pork sandwich was more like slop. Our waitress's excuse was that they had a new chef. Sooooo I guess they decided to start training this chef during service. Food - 8/10 Service - 5/10 Atmosphere - 7/10 Overall - 6/10

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