Dock of the Bay

DOCK of the BAY Their crab cakes are delicious! And the view of the lighthouse makes you feel like you’re in a world away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They have lots is seafood dishes (Chicken Chesapeake is a favorite of mine) as well as lots of others tasty menu items and specials. It is so serene on the water there. It’s a great place for a date night or to just hang out. Indoor and outdoor seating abounds. There’s a playground there for the kids, too. Located on Miller’s island it’s convenient to most places yet it’s far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

October 2025 It’s a local watering hole that might impress the locals, but it’s nothing special in my opinion. I was here for a party and the atmosphere is very drab inside, but I still had a good time. The food was decent, and the crab cakes were excellent, with no filler at all, but the burger sliders were dry and the jerk chicken was more pepper flavor than true jerk flavor. Service was okay and it does offer a nice spot on the water, so that’s very appealing. Overall, I’d go back again if ever in the area and I’m invited, but it’s not exactly on my short list to go back on my own.

We went to celebrate our anniversary. The experience was one of the worst I have ever had. There were kids running around laughing screaming having a ball while the parents sat on the other side enjoying their conversation. Eventually the waitress ask if the kids were bothering us and if so she would let the parents know. If she knew to come ask, then she should have just said something to the parents. We ordered a cocktail….I ask for a tall glass because I like my drink less strong. The drink came in a Big Gulp type cup….hilarious!! I had to laugh. This was a first for me. Now the meal… the worst part!! The rock fish bites were battered and deep fried..so greasy I couldn’t eat them. I ordered the Mahi Mahi kabobs described on the menu “Blackened Mahi with pineapple squash zucchini oni

This was maybe my third time at this establishment and wanted to share my experience. We took my MIL for Mother’s Day and while we had a reservation, they were so slammed it took 20 minutes to even get through the line to talk to the hostess, and the food took a veeeery long time to come out. So why five stars? Bc it’s worth the wait! Not only is it to be expected that a reasonably-priced seafood restaurant on the water would be busy on a holiday, despite the chaos our waitress could not have been sweeter (and as my husband and I were paying the bill she, without our asking, kindly helped my MIL pack up her leftovers bc she noticed her hands are a bit weak and she was struggling). I wish I caught her name so she could get a shoutout she deserves! We were lucky to have a beautiful day and

This place is wonderful. It's clean, the food is good and the service is lovely. Only request I would have is to offer a few vegetarian options. I asked to leave the meat of the things I ordered, but it would be cool if a cheaper version of the chicken quesedilla for example would be available. But this place overall is a gem!