Dockside Seafood and Grill

Best Seafood in the STATE!!! The lobster Bisque.. incredible, the Calamari Alla Vodka...Next Level, The Scallops MELTED in my mouth with a light flaky flavorful crunch. Clam Strips were the freshest I've had outside of Cape Cod

Their staff were welcoming and pleasant. Our salad was fresh. So were their grilled salmon and grilled scrod. Their sweet tea was refreshing and not too sweet. My husband described his lunch aa “delicious”! The dock has pricey boats and beautiful flowers.

Great food and drinks. Gets very busy but staff is still attentive. Dirty buffalo wings were 9/10. A little salty but still very good! Coconut mojito and old fashioned were also very good.

TLDR: Perfect Coastal Gem Before Your Thimble Island Cruise We had such a wonderful experience at Dockside Restaurant in Branford, this spot is a true hidden gem on the shoreline. From the moment we arrived, we were seated right away on the outdoor patio, where the view overlooking the marina was absolutely beautiful. The breeze off the water was refreshing, and even though the place was buzzing with regulars and locals (always a good sign), there was enough space between tables that we could relax and enjoy real conversation. The whole setting felt peaceful, coastal, and authentically New England. The seafood options are outstanding, especially for those of us who prefer our seafood fresh, light, and simply prepared not buried in deep batter and fryers. Everything we ordered was cooked

In the past 10 years this restaurant has been up and down in food quality. The last time I was extremely pleasantly surprised best seafood I've had in a long time. I had a lobster pie. It was over the top in a couple New England IPA beers, the evening was perfect. We sat on a balcony overlooking the water and the boats picture perfect but I'm glad to see the food has really come around. The people I were with also enjoyed their meal