Dockside Grill

The best halibut I’ve ever had, hands down. Perfectly prepared, not over seasoned. Service was great and the location is spectacular. If you pass this place up, you’re missing an experience.

Had lunch at the Dockside Grill today. The view is phenomenal! Ok where is this going when you begin with talking about the view and not the food? (And it really is a fabulous vista)
I had the fish tacos which were in need of a major flavor infusion and way more fish!!!
My friend had the strawberry salad which our server graciously substituted a cheese other than what was on the menu. My friend included shrimp and she said it was tasty.
The servers were friendly, attentive and happy the weather was clearing early this afternoon!

Went for lunch, sat at the bar. Beautiful area. We ordered fish tacos and fish and chips. Fish tacos were bland with very little fish (flakes) not even a piece. Iceberg lettuce shredded with little tomatoes and a sauce (green smooth). Fish and chips were ok-​oil needs to be changed though. Fish tacos would be better with coleslaw and a flavorful pico de gallo. Better quality food is needed by the water for the price that you are charging.

My wife and I waited over 1 hour for appetizers and then her soup was cold and my salmon cakes were burnt. And then 30 more minutes for entrees. They were okay. My chips were soggy the fish ok. My wife’s chicken was good. Mentioned to waitresses about the slow service and they not seem too concerned and did nothing. Not high on our list for a return visit.

My wife and I decided to try something new for Valentine’s Day. I love and hate trying something new without a recommendation. But here we go.
I felt I was in trouble when the place had terrible signage. In a door, up 23 flights of stairs. Missed the entrance, back down and followed the noise. We found it. They advertised live entertainment, but there was. Toning but jazz over the radio.
The host was the most unfriendly guy you have ever met Working in a restaurant. It felt we were bothering him. Finally seated near a window (no views, it was a cold winter evening) and the wind was blowing right through the glass. Glad I had a sweater. Ww were seated in what I can only call a bar area. With 2 TV’s showing college basketball. Not very romantic, even though I ignored the games.
My wife ordered the sal on, good she said and I had scallops, overdone with a strange crispy outer. That was served over a sticky, mushy risotto. We shared calamari for an appetizer, greasy and the batter was too thick. We didn’t even bother with desert.
Overall, obviously not a positive experience. No chef here, maybe a borderline cook. And going to a restaurant is so much. Ore than just the food. And this place struck out across the board. Oh well, hope our next different place we try is a home run.

Hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner at the Dockside on a Friday evening in mid-​September 2015. We could not have been happier with our choice. Andrea was great to work with in planning our event.
We used the upstairs area which is separate from the restaurant so it is quite private. There is a bar lounge area where we had the cocktail hour and a dinning room. There is a deck accessible from both the lounge and the dining room. The views of Casco Bay are wonderful.
The food, both the appetizers during the cocktail hour and the dinner, was excellent. Andrea provided a wide selection from which we were able to create a custom menu (salads, entrees, desert). There is a good selection of beer, winer, liquor and we were able to limit the choices for an open bar.
The service was excellent. The staff was friendly and responsive. They served the meals all together and they were hot (something that is hard to do with a large group).
The prices were reasonable given the venue, quality of the food and the service. Highly recommended.

Went here on a wednesday evening for happy hour. This was a fun happy hour spot. The service was good and the staff were friendly. We sat downstairs inside the patioThe dinner prices are bit expensive but apps and drinks for happy hour are reasonable. We tried the pulled pork nachos, which were suprisingly large portions with well seasoned pork. The fried calamari was good, not too greasy or too chewy. It was served with a nice creamy sauce with a bit of spice. The chicken flatbread was ok. The toppings weren’t something I would normally pick and the crust was a tad overcooked. There are beers for $ 3, wine for $ 5 and cocktails for $ 6. I tried the rose on special. It was a nice dry finish but lacked any depth in flavor. I tried the lavendar lemonade, which is made only in the summer by the maine mead company. It was sweet yet citrusy and I just wanted to drink a whole bottle.

There is plenty to like about Dock’s. The staff is exceptionally pleasant and really care about service. This was also a very busy night; the upstairs room was closed for a function and the patio restaurant was full. The kitchen produced food with impressive promptness.
However, the results were somewhat mixed, A calimari appetizer was fresh and tasty, though slightly chewy. Our entrees had peaks and valleys. In both cases, the fish (tuna with a sesame seed crust and haddock with beurre blanc, I think, and capers) were prepared to perfection and the sauces were tasty and well-​matched to each fish. The problem was the sides. Both dishes came with a risotto which was overcooked and glutinous and the asparagus in the haddock dish was seriously overcooked.
We were there for happy hour, and cocktails (and appetizers) came at a reduced price. The menu said that some drinks had a «slight» mark-​up over the $ 5 standard cost. It’s a small point, but the $ 3 dollar increase for my manhattan is actually 60%. The drinks, by the way, came promptly and were well-​prepared.
Do note that the patio restaurants has no sound baffling on the ceiling and is exceptionally noisy. My recollection is the more formal upstairs restaurant is calm and serene.

Went for Sunday brunch. It was two stars food with four stars venue. Very nice deck right off the harbor. Inside also nice with garage doors open– so almost outdoor seating. Friendly service but the kitchen is slow — our eggs were very slow. Lobster roll was short on lobster. Homemade corn beef hash with eggs were ok, not great or even very good. Toast was cold.

I came here for a family gathering and did not realize how beautiful the view is at this location. For anyone looking for a peaceful atmosphere, there are outdoor fireplaces overlooking the water. I absolutely cannot wait to go back here.
The food was lovely, well prepared and worth the money. I ordered the haddock (perfectly cooked) with grilled vegetables and a Caesar salad… which was part of the menu where you could pick your own sides (highly recommended).
The service was attentive but seemed a bit annoyed with our questions and adding an extra person to our (big enough) table. In addition to this, the drinks from their cocktail menu tasted like juice and very sugary which is why I’m giving this establishment four stars. The food and atmosphere is my reason for returning.

My boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner here. As is clear from all the other reviews, the view is AMAZING. Way better than almost anything we could’ve gotten downtown.
I got the salmon with the brown butter-​honey glaze, mushroom risotto, and green beans. Salmon was done PERFECTLY — medium rare, incredibly moist and flaky. The brown-​butter-​honey glaze was mostly just honey and extremely sweet, but it ended up going really well with the mushroom risotto, which was also quite delicious.
My boyfriend got the scallops with mashed potatoes and green beans, and the scallops were also done excellently (nice crisp on the outside, moist on the inside), though the mashed potatoes were in desperate need of some salt.
The parking situation is confusing (different lots for inside vs. patio dining), but it’s worth it once you get to the table.
Overall, a very lovely dinner! Would do again!

These four stars are based off of the atmosphere alone. This is a perfect place set outside of the old port that you can sit back and relax with a nice drink and ocean views. In the summer the downstairs is open air overlooking the water, with an inside/​outside bar. Some People come in off of their boats for lunch while others drive over. The staff is friendly and the drink list is fun as well. I opted for a prosecco and sat back to enjoy the view. I didn’t eat this time, but my husband had the burger which he seemed to really enjoy. On Sundays in the summer pop in for some live music on the deck and enjoy the view!

Excellent view. The crab cake appetizer was amazing. I had the scallops for main entrée and they were excellent. Main entrees are all $ 25+.

We stopped for a drink and a bite today– it was happy hour and were we happy! Curry coconut mussels were heavenly!!! Pulled pork nachos… Chopped salad with poached pear, cranberries, pecans and blue cheese– yummy! Great wine at $ 5.00 glass — we will be back– our server Whitney was very friendly and attentive-​definitely enhanced our experience!

My wife and I haven’t been to the Dockside Grill since it opened (it was formerly the Falmouth Sea Grill); the restaurant is newly renovated, the service was outstanding, and the food was excellent.
We had steaks, salads and a couple sides, and it was all perfectly-​cooked and well-​presented. Much less noisy and crowded than steakhouses in downtown Portland, we had a wonderful dinner.
I HIGHLY recommend dining at this restaurant if you want a delicious meal and a refined dining experience.

We love The Dockside for its location and atmosphere. Food is pretty good, service is sometimes slow, and it’s rather pricey. Good happy hour drink prices however!

Great views from the downstairs deck. I started with a white sangria. Very light drink. After that I needed something a bit stronger. Absolute Cosmo. Dinner was grilled scallops over mushroom risotto with brocolinni as a side. Scallops were cooked perfectly, risotto was not. It’s hard to make risotto and unless it’s done right it ends up a clumpy mess. The broccolini was great. Service was attentive and the place was hopping!

I visited Dockside with 10 coworkers on a beautiful Monday evening. It was easy to find after veering onto route 88 in Falmouth, but the parking situation is confusing. Fortunately they had an attendant pointing the way.
Located steps from the ocean with a panoramic view, the setting is breathtaking. The Old Port is great, but the ocean view from the restaurants disappoint. Dockside’s view is far better and would be a great choice for out of town guests.
There’s a downstairs bar and seating, outdoor seating, and an upstairs dining room. We sat outside downstairs. The fried calamari was good, but normal. It was similar to any other seafood restaurant. The mussels were the big disappointment of the night. They were tiny, maybe the size of a nickel, with minimal flavor. After the appetizers I didn’t know what to expect.
But the scallop dish was fantastic. 3 giant scallops (maybe too few for the nearly $ 30 price) were seared to perfection. As a fan of spicy foods, the giant poblano pepper holding a bed of rice was smoking hot. Too spicy for my co worker, but perfect for me. I’d order it again in a second.
Everyones’ entrée looked great. Huge portions of salmon, tilapia, tuna, all served with creative and fun sides.
For very solid seafood with a better view than Portland can provide, Dockside is a top pick.

The restaurant itself is very cool. The inside has been updated to be modern and there are even open fire pits to keep you warm while you wait– not to mention the views of the ocean. It is definitely very visually appealing. However, I was not very impressed with the food. Everything that we were served came out cold. Also the portions were very small for the price.
Overall, I would recommend it if you are going out for drinks or dessert but it didn’t seem worth the price tag for any of the entrees.

Nice location with lovely views of the Casco Bay. Food is a bit on the pricy side, but I guess that anyplace with a view costs a bit more.
Lunch selection has a good assortment of seafood and traditional dishes. Waitress was prompt and courteous. Food was hot, right out of the oven. The food was tasty and appetizing of moderate quantity.