Dockside Grill
215 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME, 04105
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Address :
215 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME, 04105 - Phone (207) 747-5274
- Website https://www.thedocksidegrill.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Allen G.
Three of us had dinner. I had the hanger steak with port wine sauce. Steak had nice grill flavor and the sauce was excellent. My wife had the salmon and she liked it very much. My mother-in-law had the scallops and she enjoyed those. I had 3 ipa's and enjoyed those. We used to go to this restauraunt when it was the falmouth sea grill but then it was bought out and it was awful. But all 3 of us enjoyed our meal. Two of us had green beans and mashed potatoes as sides and there was plenty of beans and plenty of potatoes. Very nice. We will be back.
(4)aran m.
Crab cake Benedict and a beautiful Sturdivant Stargazer make for a beautiful Sunday morning. We had a wonderful meal, it was a beautiful snowy ocean view (and it's twice as beautiful in the summer), the music was really good, and we could not have been more pleased. Our server was also the bartender, she was super attentive and helpful though we were seated at a table. My drink (the most important part of brunch) was house-infused vanilla whiskey with hard cider and bitters - I was apprehensive but it was amazing. And I am fussy. They have tons of gluten-free, vegetarian, and meat-type stuff for those who enjoy such things. Definitely recommended.
(5)Leigh H.
Went to Dockside Grill recently for dinner. The restaurant is beautiful, as are the views. Our dinner was delicious, we had the shrimp scampi and the haddock. The reason for only 3 stars is that the service was unimpressive. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed- perhaps she was new or stretched thin? Our food actually arrived before our beverages, and we had to ask for the bread that was brought to all the tables around us. It was hard to get her attention throughout the meal- I think another member of the waitstaff dealt with our check. I might return as the food was good and the service seemed a hiccup.
(3)Hazel G.
View, food, and service were outstanding. No complaints. Had seared scallops, done to perfection!!!
(4)Anne B.
I read Jarad's review and feel compelled to chime in with my own. I too was at the Dockside for mother's day dinner with my husband and my elderly mother, whose favorite food is raw oysters. She was chagrinned to see that oysters were only offered in plates of 6 or 12, and when asked if she could get 8 oysters and 4 clams as her main course, her request was dismissed as too much trouble on a busy night, but the waitress said she would put the request in. When they were served (5 minutes after the "hot" entrees), 6 oysters and 6 clams, there was no apology or acknowledgment that the request had been denied. I had a bland panko crusted haddock served over a bed of cold to lukewarm mushroom risotto that was, well, mush and more blandness. The asparagus was overcooked. I was halfway through the meal before the waitress breezed by, said "so far so good?", not so much as a question as a pronouncement with no pause for (or interest in) a reply. By the time I swallowed what was in my mouth so that I could plead for some lemon, she was gone. I resigned myself to a mediocre meal with lousy service. We sat over our finished plates for a long time before they were removed. We ordered dessert and waited about 20 minutes for it to be served. We wondered whether our waitress had gone home or simply forgotten us. There was no sign of her, so she wasn't running around waiting on others. She finally surfaced, delivered the desserts with a non-apologetic "thanks for your patience", and flew off again, returning a minute later with our check and another "so far so good?" as we were just starting the desserts. The creme brulee, my final hope, had a paper thin crust in the center, nothing on the edges. I'm not one to complain and didn't in the moment, in an effort to make the evening as pleasant as possible. I had been to Dockside only once before and had a good (though not excellent) meal with decent service. One can make up for the other, but both bad food and service will make it unlikely that I will ever return. A final point: the bad service was not the fault of one individual server. It's a management, training and quality control issue.
(1)J G.
This was our first (and probably last) time eating dinner at Dockside Grill. Our waitress was very friendly, but slooooow. The room was incredibly loud, to the point of not being able to hear each other talk without yelling. The food was okay, but overpriced. Our drinks were weak and also (very) overpriced. Such a pretty location, but all around disappointing.
(2)Maura H.
Went to the Dockside Grill last night for dinner with a friend. We chose this restaurant not because of the food (we had never been there before) but because it was a beautiful night and we wanted to sit outside. The view from the Dockside is of Casco Bay and the Handy Boat marina and is just beautiful. Imagine our surprise when we soon discovered that the food was just as good, if not better, than the view. I ordered seared salmon with chimichurra sauce, polenta and broccolini (you can mix and match the proteins, sides and sauces that you like!). The food was excellent. The salmon cooked to perfection, the polenta creamy and delicious and the broccolini nice and crisp. The chimichurra sauce was light and full of flavor. Price wise this isn't your every day diner type of place but well worth it for the view, a great menu and wonderfully prepared food.
(4)Jimmy H.
Arguably the best panoramic view along Casco Bay! Very convenient if you have a boat. Just dock or hook onto one of many moorings and they can shuttle you in. We tried calamari, oysters, and French fries. Not the best but pretty good and gets the job done. Compared to the old Falmouth seagrill it is much much better! Waitstaff was friendly and attentive! Menu items including Asian fusion of veggie spring roll and tuna wontons for HH. Need to come back and test out there cocktails since we only ordered a corona and 3 Remy Martin XO straight up. Very classy but comfortable outdoor feel if you sit near their open outside bar.
(4)Mary M.
Great change to the dinner menu! Liked all of the choices! Went for brunch today and it was delicious and they had a great band playing outside!
(4)Drew M.
The view on the deck was great. Food was hit or miss. Lobster roll was tasty but skimped on the lobster. The fries were a mix of regular and sweet potato. The sweet potato fries were really good but the regular fries were soggy. I'd be willing to give it another try because it mostly tasted good but the overall was pretty average.
(3)Don V.
Visited a few days ago. Nice breezy location. The food that we had was not very good. Not just one item but three. The seafood chowder is average. The "crab cakes" should be called something else because they had almost no crab. Finally, the "strawberry goat cheese" salad had two small bits of goat cheese and barely a hint of dressing. The location merits one star otherwise this would be a two star review.
(3)Susan G.
Husband and I live in the Portland area and went for dinner. Tried to use their "make a reservation" link on their website using my phone. Didn't work (form wouldn't go through) so I tried on two other devices unsuccessfully. Finally called and was told they don't take reservations???! Went over early and got a table. To say that the noise was deafening is not an exaggeration - we literally could not have a conversation. One couple left because of the noise and we watched other tables give up even trying to converse. Saw a table open up close to the outside deck and asked to move (before our food came) in hopes that being on the edge of the room would help. The manager refused, curtly saying "it will be just as loud no matter where you sit." Food was fine and waitress was very apologetic but the overall experience was terrible - we wasted our time and our money. I sent a polite email to the owner explaining what happened and telling her I'd rather let her know directly rather than complaining about the experience to others. Got no response. Will never eat there again and can't recommend it to anyone. Maybe they have enough tourist business that they don't care about repeat customers?
(1)Bernadette G.
It is a little hidden treasure and a wonderful welcome to Maine! We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and the spectacular vista!
(5)Joaquin C.
Simply put this is an epic place to eat, drink and little to live music while taking in the good summer weather. I had the lobster roll and mussels which were both delicious. Try the strawberry jalapeño infused margarita if you like something spicy and refreshing. You can tell the place has received a healthy investment and is here to stay. Plus the ample parking is a huge plus.
(5)Angelina C.
For all those who avoided this restaurant when it was the Falmouth Sea Grill , you will be pleased to hear that the change has been immense.This is most reflective in the new menu and the food preparation. I went for dinner recently and was fortunate enough to be with a large group so I was able to sample many different things. First off, the menu construction is similar to that of the Grill Room. It is broken up by Entrees and A La Carte. This is a great option for people who like the looks of the some of the entrees but would like a different side. It allows you to choose your main protein of fish, meat, etc. with 1 sauce and 2 sides. What I particularly liked about this is that the sauce and sides are included in the price of the main. The list of sides is vast (taken from the entrees) and allows for you to mix and match. Drinks: I was excited that Dockside was featuring infused alcohols. For those that want a bit of flavor without the syrup, juice, etc. this is the perfect option. I had the pomegranate infused vodka with seltzer and a twist of lime. It was light and refreshing and just strong enough. I also sampled one of the seasonal beverages which I was initially nervous about as it was a pumpkin based drink. I expected it to be overly sweet and cinnamon-y but was pleasantly surprised to find that it was light and not overly done. The sparkling wine base helped to lighten the pumpkin puree that was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Appetizers: The group I was with sampled a number of appetizers. I am not a shellfish person at all but I absolutely LOVED the mussels. The balance of garlic and the sauce was perfect. They had a special app that night that everyone was raving over: baked brie. The brie was baked in a very light phyllo-dough esque crust and served with a warm berry (not sure what kind) jam. Absolutely delicious. The last appetizer that I tried was the calamari - again, not really a fan of calamari/anything fried but I was willing to give this a try. I loved that it was lightly breaded and non-greasy- additionally, the breading had a bit of spice (jalepeno?) in it which livened up the dish. Entrees: I had a tough time deciding between an entrée and creating my own "A La Carte" entrée. I eventually decided to go A La Carte because one of the main courses and one of the sides in particular are 2 of my favorites. I chose the halibut (pan seared with OO, sea salt and pepper) and opted to go sauce-less. Even without a sauce, the halibut was light and moist - not dry and flaky as I thought it might come up. Additionally, the portion was perfect. For sides I chose roasted Brussels sprouts and the ultimate: cauliflower steak (roasted with truffle oil!!!) Brussels sprouts are my favorite and these did not disappoint. They were perfectly roasted to maintain their flavor but were light and slightly crisp on the outside. The cauliflower was to die for (anything with truffle oil basically is). It was perfectly cooked and the truffle oil was faint and nowhere near overwhelming. I was able to sample the Salsa Verde and immediately regretted not choosing it for my fish. It was perfectly blended with just the right amount of heat, spice and cool cilantro. I sampled the roasted asparagus as well which was grilled with garlic oil and will definitely be ordering that on my next go-around. The risotto cake was also something I'd like to try. In summary: a lot of people were not fans of the Falmouth Sea Grill. Although this is in the same location NOTHING is the same.The décor has done a complete 180 as has the food. The head chef obviously clearly puts thought into flavor and composition. I can't wait to come back and enjoy a summer lunch on the patio. Not only is the Dockside Grill worth trying, it's worth putting on your list of regular places to dine.
(5)Justin D.
Excellent view. The crab cake appetizer was amazing. I had the scallops for main entree and they were excellent. Main entrees are all $25+.
(4)Adrienne M.
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!
(5)Kelly R.
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.
(4)Rebecca W.
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.
(3)William S.
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.
(3)Alex K.
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!
(4)Alise K.
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!
(4)Tara L.
Food was delicious. It was a beautiful day and we took a walk on the dock. The chop salad was a favorite. Overall, a delightful luncheon!
(5)Bets R.
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.
(3)Mark M.
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.
(4)Brett F.
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' entree 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.
(4)Geoff M.
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.
(5)Wynn W.
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.
(3)Brianna T.
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!
(4)Matt G.
DO NOT book your event here. My fiancee and I made a reservation one year in advance for our rehearsal dinner at the Dockside Grill for a Friday in 2015. Andrea Marr twice confirmed our reservation a year prior to the event, in July 2014. We wrote her again in September 2014 to double check our reservation, and she confirmed our reservation for a third time. Fast forward to November 28, 2014, and we get an email stating she made a mistake and failed to record in their book another party's reservation for our date, and that we were out of luck but could have a Thursday reservation instead. Her "mistake" sounds like a load of BS to me. A larger party, they stood to make more money from, probably called them four months after we did, and they gave us the shaft. Customer service leaves a lot to be desired in other ways too. No telephone call after their boneheaded "mistake," no "congratulations" on our engagement or "thank you" for choosing their restaurant, and Andrea never once referred to us by our names. We should have known that was not a good sign but that's why we were diligent and confirmed our reservation three times. They need to talk to Jerry Seinfeld because, while they know how to *take* the reservation, they don't know how to *hold* the reservation. "And that's really the most important part of the reservation." Buyer beware.
(1)Lori C.
Great view poor service. Waited at the bar for 15 minutes and was not acknowledged. Finally took our drink order and 15 minutes later we still did not have our drinks. We walked out. Staff was unapologetic. My father in law experienced even worse service a few days before and walked out.
(1)Jarad C.
Came in for mothers day with high expectations. First off bread was served without small plates and crumbs ended up scattered all over the table. Then we ordered apps and the waitress took our menus and ran off before we had a chance to order entrees. Finally we flagged her down to order our main courses while looking foolish. After 30 minutes a soup and fried calamari came out along with my son's grill cheese, which was way to long for a soup and a fried app. My sons grilled cheese was cooked on one side was soggy, even a 7 year old was wondering how you could mess up a grilled cheese sandwich. Less then five minutes after our entrees came out all the while still eating our appetizers the waitress said "sorry for the overlap"?. Why would the chef send entrees out knowing he just sent the apps 30 minutes after we ordered? And that's a proper excuse? The tuna was terrible and absolutely flavorless. I asked the waitress to take it off and she responded with the manager said there was nothing wrong with the dish even though she had never came over to see or taste the dish. It was supposed to be an herb risotto with a sesame crusted tuna but was more like a non salted tuna with an 8 ounce pile of light green overcooked rice tasting like it was recooked with water, not stock or herbs. When the manager came by after I insisted to see her; she told me she never gets a complaint and i explained what was wrong with the dish. The tuna was 28 dollars on the menu which is not pocket change and her excuse was "oh it was a busy weekend". So, when it is busy the chef can't make sure the line cooks season the food correctly? I thought being busy was a good thing not an excuse to throw junk on a plate and think its ok. Overall I think this resultant needs to pay more attention to the details. No plates when the bread is served is not thinking, saying that the chefs can just sling junk on the plate not paying attention to the plating and seasoning of the dish because they were busy, telling the customer "sorry for the overlap" when the app was served 30 minutes late and entree right after so it sits and gets cold is horrendous management to charge 30 bucks an entree. I usually don't send food back because I am a chef myself and usually don't write a review but the staff here needs to understand that being busy is the point of working at a restaurant. For the chef, if you saw that plate of risotto and tuna go out with soy reduction all over the rim of the plate you need to stop the cook and tell him to focus because business goes down the drain by serving like that. At the end they recooked the food and it tasted much better but my family was done eating and i got it packed up to go. Both apps were comped but the dinner was still rough to stomach. Chef, keep an eye on every dish and make sure your cooks don't just throw food in the pan and reheat it, make sure it tastes good before your send it out and waitstaff don't tell the customer that you are sorry for the overlap because thats not an excuse for poor service, make sure the food isn't fired until the customer is ready.
(1)Corey G.
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!
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