Dockside Restaurant

Very clean and nice wait staff. The atmosphere was great especially on the outside deck watching the boats go up and down the river. Good food. Had the flounder platter and my wife had the crab cake platter. We also had the oyster appetizer. The oysters were a cooked a little soft though. Everything else was very good.

I didn't have high hopes for this place, but I was incredibly wrong. Wow!

First of all, very kind and accommodating staff. On time as well. A little slow on the drinks, but then again, there were a lot of them.

Incredible evening outdoor atmosphere, with bright colored benches and patio area. You can also play cornhole, or enjoy the outdoors. So wonderful! When it gets later at night, the outdoor lighting is a bit dim. I suggest candles, tikis, or Christmas lights to brighten up the vibe. If they did this, they could maybe move their live music outside and take advantage I that vibe.

Lackluster indoor area, sadly, and the air conditioning was blasting a cold and putrid aroma. Eat out on the patio if possible.

Note: I don't usually do seafood, but this was spot on!

I ordered the flounder stuffed with crab cake. The crab cake is claimed to be famous for a reason: appropriately spiced crab cake with an old bay style mixed with a creamy flavor. The broiled flounder was very fresh, but there was a but too much butter for my taste.

My brother lives close by, so I hope I can come back some day. So worth it!

The food is always good,  if sometimes a little slow coming out on busy days.  I love their crab cakes, and their burgers are excellent and large!   If you want to find the best bar in town this is it!  They always have a band with no cover charge on Saturday nights, even in the winter.   They do a good job keeping the roughnecks out, so you will rarely see a problem there on a busy bar night, despite the fact that it is Colonial Beach.  They are right at the marina, so there is a great waterfront view from their back porch and tiki bar.   I always have a good time there.