Starting with lagers at the bar on a Friday night We were greeted with a smile by Tucker. He and Theresa served my friend and I promptly. We asked a couple of questions about items on the menu. The owner,Anthony is very helpful and very hands-on. For starters we had stuffed mushroom with crab meat as an appetizer. The pretzel burger I had medium rare was perfect. Accompanied by a pile of fries. As well as my friends medium rare 12 ounce New York strip steak with portobello mushrooms. Along with salad and choice of vegetable for side.bhu read more

Food was good. Watching at least two other parties receive their food before us when they ordered after was not. That and what seemed to be a double order of pretension with most of the staff will make certain we don't return. Maybe don't whistle tunes to yourself while walking past customers trying to have a conversation. We had been told by many locals that this was the place to go. I don't get the reason for the uppity attitudes especially considering your restaurant is in a dang strip mall. Really disappointed. read more

The food here is on the more expensive side but it never disappoints. I've eaten here many times and always enjoyed my food. The service is always great so no complaints there either. Would definitely recommend. read more

Just left. I arrived 10 min after my wife. The owner gave her a hard time about where she was sitting at the bar and said for her to move? She said no and he got angry and began throwing chairs around. When I arrived other customers said they saw the behavior and couldn't believe it. Hey these are tough times for restaurants I get it but be thankful, it's tough times for everyone. I have the money and can choose where I spend it and it won't be at the Loading Dock! and you shouldn't either. read more

SOOOOO GOOD! as others have said, portions are huge. My favorite items are the signature wrap, Caesar salad, wings and the French fries are ridiculously good. We also enjoy ordering the variety of appetizer combos. Good beer selection although beer is expensive compared to the food prices. Super clean place. Worth the wait in line. read more

I love this place! I have been to it when it was in its old location behind Big Lots and once since it's moved to its current location. The place can get very busy and it's with good reason; the restaurant is pretty great overall. The service is very attentive and I had no issues what-so-ever. I had a buffalo chicken salad, which was pretty good, but I wouldn't call it "buffalo" since they use their own sauce that's more sweet that hot. The beer selection is fantastic (the reason I started coming here in the first place) and the prices are very, very good. It's a great place overall and I'll definitely be trying to come back here when I'm in the area! read more

The Loading Dock Bar & Grill - Lagunitas Waldos Ale, soo good! - American Near Me - Dunmore, Pennsylvania

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Very clean environment, the food is always excellent! I recommend the shrimp scampi however all items are great.

Stopped here on my way home from Canada. Had a chicken salad, which was delicious. It had huge pieces of chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, apples, walnuts and craisens. Also had an onion soup which was awesome. Kiddo has a hamburger which was made fresh, nothing frozen here. The restaurant was clean and restrooms were clean and modern. Very reasonably priced and food was high quality, servers were fantastic. I would come here again when in the area. read more

Always a favorite place. Excellent food, fabulous service, reasonably priced and super clean! Great job social distancing and serving your awesome food! Thank you!!!!! read more

A hidden Gem in Dunmore. Squished between a client and Big Lots, The Loading Dock can be passed by easily from the street. From the outside, it doesn't look rather appealing but once you go in you are completely surprised by the beauty of this little restaurant. On first inspection we gave our number and was told there would be a 20 to 30 minute wait, but to our surprise we were seated and had gotten our drinks within 10 to 15 minutes. The menu was large, but not intimidating with lots of options for the more picky eaters. The food was very good! I got the ranch and bacon chicken wrap with fries! It was great! Some very good fries. A follow guest ordered the chef salad and it was HUGE. The portion of large! A single full size salad could feed two people! All in all this restaurant is quint and clean. The service was fast and attentive. I'm definitely going back! Perfect for family dinners or a date! Can't wait for the next time I go! read more

The Loading Dock Bar & Grill - The Ranch and Bacon chicken wrap with fries. - American Near Me - Dunmore, Pennsylvania

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I stopped here while exploring the area around Scranton, PA while on a skiing trip. We arrived at 8:30 on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. The prices are great, and so is the amount of food you get for the price. I ordered a cheesesteak which was good and full of flavor. The only thing I'd change - add a little more cheese. The French onion soup is covered in cheesy goodness. If you love buffalo sauce + cheesy fries - go for the firecracker fries. You won't regret it! Our server checked on us consistently without hovering. Our drinks were always full. I ordered the "Orange is the New Ale" and it was surprisingly pleasant. It reminded me of a hard orange soda. The outside of the building isn't appealing, but what drew me in was the yelp reviews. There is ample parking directly in front of the restaurant. The staff was friendly and attentive. I would certainly visit again. read more

Always had great food here before, but appetizer platter was horrible. Nothing has any flavor, wing sauce tastes like syrup and nothing else. Pirogies gummy and filled with tasteless paste, as well as being soggy from being tossed in the wing syrup. Stuffed mushrooms almost completely raw, tasteless and covered with raw bread crumbs. Allegedly they had crab in the stuffing but I didn't taste anything at all, maybe a vague sweetness from what looked like marinara sauce. Big hunks of raw celery in the stuffing. Guess you should stick to the beers. Service was terrible as well. Won't be back, too many restaurants that actually try in the area. read more

Found this in yelp. We didn't think it was open because of the dark windows. The place was mobbed. Wasn't long before we were seated. The menu had you going back and forth on options. The onion soup was delicious. Sampler plate 2 dry rub. I liked the dry rub wings. Not impressed with pierogis. Heavy potato. The mushrooms were okay. I think I didn't order the right thing but would come back again. So much to try. read more

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Tons of beers, large portions, good food, attentive staff. Usually very busy so go expecting a crowd but everything is well spaced.

Thoroughly enjoyed this place. Had to wait 30 mins to get a table but that's not unusual for a place like this on a Saturday night. Inside is small but fancy looking, waiters were super friendly and accommodating, and the food was pretty good. I'll definitely be going back to try more of their food. read more

My fiancé and I love this place! Amazing food and draft list. The service is always great and the servers are attentive. We really appreciated the timeliness of the host. He was very friendly and accommodating. read more

When you're feeling adventurous and want to take part in the craft beer parade go here. They have a good and large assortment of craft beers from different places in the US. I tried the Funk out of Pittstown,PA. Luckily I had walked here so no problem walking out but definitely had the great IPA kick I like in an IPA. Other names I loved where Florida Cracker and Wicked Weed. A sense of humor is a good sign in a craft beer. Located in a typical strip mall in modern America but go in, be courageous and enjoy the friendly staff. Also the menu looked decent and the portions are huge. read more

Really great restaurant with a wide variety of selections. I had the chicken parm which was fantastic! My wife had the Cheesesteak which was great and my daughter had a pulled pork sandwich which was also excellent. Prices are reasonable and the waiter, I think his name was Anthony, was superb. Can't wait to come back! read more

Doesn't look like much on the outside but very quaint and nice looking inside. We beat the dinner rush and we're seated and had our food very fast. Excellent food. Amazing portion sizes. Great service. Great prices. We will absolutely be back! read more

What a great sports bar! Fantastic service, good prices, excellent food (with a pretty extensive menu), and cool ambiance. I had a steak salad and Italian wedding soup (homemade). Both were fantastic. read more

Amazing service!!! Amazing owner!!! Amazing food! Would love it if they expanded though. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!

I was hesitant to come inside, but so glad we did! We were greeted by an amazingly friendly gentleman at the front door who got us seated immediately. Our server came almost instantaneously, and got us our drinks and the beer menu. Such a great selection of local and interesting craft brews, as well as the usual offerings. We ordered perogies, French onion soup, salad and a chicken hoagie. The food came out quickly and was fresh and delicious. The salad was so big, I barely made a dent in it! Even the expediter that brought our food was just so friendly! We had a great time and wish we lived closer - this would be our new hangout! Thanks for a great evening of delicious food and drinks and incredible service!! read more

The loading dock is a lively place with good food, friendly staff, and large portions for a great deal. The only downfall is that during the busy times you might have to wait to be seated but the food is worth the wait. A great place to eat in Dunmore PA. read more

I don't get it. I've tried the Loading Dock twice but have not been impressed. There is a significant wait (45 minutes the day after Christmas) and you can't go to the bar while waiting for a table to open. (They only announce tables from a waiting area detached from the bar. Get a buzzer!) There is a sizable beer list with about 25 options, but without prices or volumes. To figure out how much a beer costs, and in what size, you have to cross reference TVs that rotate through the beer list. If you are not careful, expect considerable sticker shock as I once accidentally ordered a $9 pint. This is my biggest beef with the Loading Dock The beer prices are high--way too high for the area. I should be able to get a decent IPA for $5. Most of there selection is over $6.5, and many of the beers served in 10oz glasses. Moreover, their beer selection is eccentric. They generally do not have trusted brewers like Great Lakes or Sierra Nevada. Of the beers that were from craft manufacturers I was familiar with, the beers offered were not staples. I had to Google each of the different beers I was considering. Even then, I was not excited about my selection. Probably because after all of the deliberation and $6.5, I expected something truly extraordinary. Like the Loading Dock in general the wait and the price did not live up to the hype. The food is... fine. They have decent bar food. I ordered the signature wrap, trying to eat a bit on the lighter side. My plan backfired. Their "special sauce" was too sweet for my taste. The "large portions" others have praised in my experience translated to half a plate of fries. It was fries with a side of sandwhich. A pickle with a sandwich would be appreciated to help balance the oiliness of a thousand fries and the sweetness of the wrap. If you are traveling through, the Loading Dock will do. (It's conveniently off 81.) But if you are a local, there are better options available. read more

We're on the road... that means I Yelp almost every eating establishment when we are. Hubby's burger and fries looked delicious! Their signature salad was one of the biggest and best I've had (and I order a lot of salads when we're traveling). This place will not disappoint on these choices. read more

Absolutely the best service, even with a crowd waiting to be seated in the packed restaurant. Food is great, portions are super and the prices are astonishingly reasonable. $8.25 for a dozen of the best clams my wife ever had??? They're $12-13 most other places without the butter garlic bath. We've also had great wings and seafood so far. We'll be heading back soon. Certainly no mystery why the place is packed at 4:00 on a Saturday. read more

I am so glad they can serve during COVID because my favorite salad with chicken is HUGE and only here can you find such a large well paid for meal like this. Everything from freshness and cleanliness to taste is perfect. read more

Love visiting here every time im in Scranton. The owner is such a funny guy and the place is spotless. You can tell a lot about a restaurant by how clean they keep their bathrooms and this place is always stocked with feminine products and cleaned. I love coming here. Highly recommend!! read more

Awesome food! Great beer selection! Wonderful glasses of wine! Friendly staff! Love coming here for a date night. Large.food portions at a decent price! One of our go to places. read more

Comfortable atmosphere. Don't let the strip mall appearance dissuade you from eating here. Huge portions of very good food! Very good service too. read more

Had dinner with friends and family Saturday night. Great beer menu. Food was good but not great. Service was terrible!!!! No waters brought to table, forgot my daughter's meal, burger was under cooked. We are probably not going to return. read more

Excellent place to eat, bring the family. Always crowded , could be a bit of a wait but worth it. I have tried everything on the menu. Everything is delicious with the exception of the bacon wrapped scallops. Wrapped with way too much bacon and the scallops were over cooked. read more

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Amazing food at great prices!!! There is nothing that is not great. They are always busy but I generally take it to go!! It's worth the wait if you want to dine in as well!! read more

The place was packed when we first arrived, about 5:45 on a Friday night - apparently that is the norm though! I do have to say we didn't wait for very long as a lot of people were ordering to-go and they're quick to fill up tables. Amazing beer selection on tap! Sours and ciders available = my kind of place. Aside from the beer selection, the food was delicious! My husband and I stopped here for dinner while in the area to meet up with my friend that lives here -- she suggested the Caesar parmesan wings and the signature wrap. The wings were perfectly done (nice and crispy with adequate amount of sauce) ... but the signature wrap was seriously mouth-watering and HUGE - I wanted so bad to finish it but just didn't have the room. Fair prices for the amount of food that you get! Definitely worth the wait.. We will be back whenever we're in the area again! read more

Was in the area last Saturday afternoon and stopped here for a late lunch. Place was crowded but we had a table within 5 minutes. Great bear selection. Menu has a lot of good selections... soups and cheese steak were delicious. Service was amazing, prices reasonable. Would definitely recommend! read more

Stopped in on a Thursday night while in town for business. I was a little leery about a strip mall bar but it was within walking distance of my hotel, The Quality Inn, and all the reviews seemed decent. Plus, an employee at the State Store down the way highly recommended their beer selection. The restaurant area was pretty packed but I had no trouble finding a spot at the bar. They have a large draft selection which is broadcast on a tv above the taps. However, it only shows a few selections at a time and you have to watch the whole loop to see the complete list. When I asked if they had a printed list one of the bar tenders begrudgingly pointed to the TV and said there's the list. Alrighty then. But later, when I commented on the extensive list to the other younger bar tender he magically made a printed list appear. Inconsistent staff manners aside, the beers were excellent (a bit pricey though) and paired well with my salad, wait what? Yeah, I was that guy that ordered a salad in a beer bar. Don't judge me, it was their Signature Salad and it was fantastic! I added shrimp for an extra charge and no lie they were some of the biggest I have ever seen. The house balsamic was incredible too. But be warned the salad was obnoxiously huge; big enough for a family of four to share. In fact, as I sat at the bar watching other orders come out "huge" is the best word I would use to describe most of their dishes. But they all looked amazing. Besides, the great beers and the delicious salad the salt & pepper shakers were a highlight. Kitschy, but added some character to the dining experience. Overall, if I'm back in town I'll definitely stop in again for some beers but I'll definitely have to try something other than a salad. Maybe the grumpy bartender will have a recommendation. Ha! read more

Amazing food and friendly service! You may have to wait, but it is definitely worth it! So many different beers on tap, if you like to try new and different things, this is the place to go to!! read more

It pains me to do this, but with the move and obvious growth...comes a watered down experience that leaves me with no other choice but to give the new location just 2 stars. Went both Saturday evening and yesterday (Monday). I always find it odd when you get better service when the place is jamming, versus us being one of 6 tables in the place and almost begging for service, but that was the case this past trip to the area. Some of the food (wings) were just as great as I remember, but my caesar salad was dripping in so much dressing, it was just overkill. The "gourmet" spicy ranch grilled chicken wrap was some chicken in a wrap with cheddar cheese, seriously two small pieces of lettuce in the entire thing and no spice or ranch to be found. Fries were also as great as I reviewed when I visited the original location. Service was friendly enough, but the place has lost that welcomed feel that I enjoyed on previous visits. I'll admit, the craft beer prices had me shaking my head. $8.50 for a pint of any beer is not cool. Besides Miller Lite, all of the craft options were overpriced. We are not in NYC or Philly. DUNMORE, people. We went to Ale Mary's on Sunday and their pints were $3-$4 for some of their craft offerings. Happy to see them doing so well, but I have lost the excitement to return, sadly. read more

First time at this place and will be the last and to be honest it was not about the food. Me and two other guys were working near it and one said the food was good and we should go for lunch. Maybe 20 people in at the time .. yeah ok.. Walked in the owner seated us .. waitress brought our drinks ... meantime 2 other tables were seated like 5 minutes after us I watched them get their drinks .. and then the waitress took their orders ... uhhh we were seated 10 minutes already and our orders werent taken yet ...finally after sitting for like 15 minutes the waitress finally took our order... After another 20 minutes my one friend jestured to the owner to come over , he stands like 10 feet away and yells yeah what do you want .. so my friend yelled back that we have been waiting like a half hour for our order and people that were seated 5 minutes after us arriving have their stuff and why dont we . He then goes to the back and said it will be right out and that his burgers are made fresh and take awhile to make ( 30 minutes ??).. and we all felt like we were getting yelled at for asking ... I understand this is not a fast food place but 1 burger and 2 wraps should not take that long to make and then to be almost told off ... and yelled at ?? Never again.. I will say this though the food was good.. But will never go back !! read more

Not bad. You need a long time to spend there, sometimes it's the staff others it's just that busy. Had the salads, and they were good. Wings not so much. Wings were a bit salty. read more