Seasonal marina-side spot for fresh seafood, outdoor dining & sunsets, plus live summer events. Based on 719 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
145 Block Island Rd, Branford, CT 06405
Phone: (203) 488-3007
Website: http://docksidebranford.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Hudson Valley Homes Sellers
As expected from some other reviews I have read, this was a great place for dinner! You cannot beat the atmosphere and setting. We arrived around 7-7:30 or so. We had a short 20 minute wait, which we took as an opportunity to have a cocktail at the bar. We were able to get some stunning photos of the docks and sunset…if I may say so myself. 😉
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Holly Kamm
Food was good – nothing crazy special, but good. Salad had large onion rings and lots of black olives – not listed on the menu (yes, I’m being nit picky, but since I don’t like either on my salads, it would have been nice to know to ask to have them held back for my order). Cajun scallops were delicious. Rice pilaf was pretty basic… and yet good enough that I cleaned my plate. Wine was crisp and cold. Service was phenomenal, with an atmosphere to match.
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Max Baskin
Good food. Reasonable prices. The lobster roll was amazing. My youngest had what may have been the largest chicken sandwich I’ve ever seen. The staff was great. Definitely a worthwhile spot.
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Lyn USA
Randomly chose this restaurant on Google Maps while on our way to RI and we were glad we did. We were greeted and seated promptly. Tried Fried Calamari, Lobster Pot Pie, and Lobster Roll and they were all tasty with generous portions and reasonable prices. Friendly and attentive staff. We got in and out in less than an hour. Amazing dining experience.
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SiQing Xu
Food was very tasty. Had to ask 2 times to get bread for the table (since the menu says you need to request it).
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Carol Brown
Birthday dinner with my daughter. Lobster ravioli and Orecchiette with Lobster. Perfect in every detail! Compliments to the Chef. We will definately return!!
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Dan Hilliard
Lobster bisque was really good. Staff super friendly. No complaints. Highly recommend if you like seafood Chrissy the waitress as well as Nolan the bartender were amazing! I can’t wait to go back!
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Matthew G
First visit here was decent. NE Clam chowder was very good. Lobster bisque had a strong cooking wine flavor that was way too overpowering. Honey lemon salmon was tasty, but was expecting the meal to come with a veggie. Rice pilaf portion was a bit skimpy. Shrimp scampi was unfortunately drowning in butter and oil. Food took close to an hour to come out. The waitress apologized and it was definitely crowded there. Service was friendly and attentive otherwise.
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That Girl
It’s a local favorite. Never really had a bad meal here. We had a group of 18 and it took us about 3hrs for all of us to start with drinks then appetizers then dinner and coffee and dessert. We all left very happy and full. It can get very crowded and super busy. If you have a large group make a reservation in advance. Service was good and food came out hot and all together. There was an amazing sunset with a view of the marina next door. A good size patio as well as tables indoors. The so close for the cold season beginning Oct 15th I think.
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Kathy D
Beautiful location at a marina with water views and lots of outdoor shaded seating. Service was great and food was good. Seafood menu with many options. Everything we had was cooked well and fried seafood was not greasy. If you are looking for a New England seafood spot with great views this is the place.
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