Dock 17
Restaurant · Clarksville ·

Dock 17

Restaurant · Clarksville ·

Brisket, burgers, live music, and mimosa flights

brunch
live music
friendly staff
great service
good food
attentive servers
biscuits
hashbrown casserole
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2231 Madison St Suite D, Clarksville, TN 37043 Get directions

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2231 Madison St Suite D, Clarksville, TN 37043 Get directions

+1 931 444 7717
dock17tn.com
@dock17tn

$10–20 · Menu

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining

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Jan 29, 2026

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Part brunch destination, part live‑music bar and grill, Dock 17 serves big‑flavor burgers, brisket, and a locally loved weekend menu. Recognized in recent reader awards and listed by the city’s tourism office.

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Dock 17

Jennie B.

Google
Food was very well prepared. The fried green tomatoes were delish, a little greasy but over all it was good. The hashbrown casserole is something I could eat by itself. My waitress, Eve was very attentive and so nice. I will be back for sure.

Renee R.

Google
Completely disappointed!!! Everything was a hot mess from the beginning. From the appetizers being screwed up to the entire meal ! The food was either cold or overcooked with the Delmonico steak , filet mignon and the chicken! NO ONE enjoyed their meals. Also when you ask for a dirty martini, it comes with no olives of which you have to pay extra for. The waitress advised that the cooks were all new and kept apologizing for how the food was. We did still give our waitress a 30% tip due to it not being her fault. We WILL NOT be back !

Paul A.

Google
Enjoyable visit when passing by area. The lunch was fresh the service was great. Chicken tenders and half sweet potato and half regular fries and the desert was excellent would recommend if in area

Jessica P.

Google
My mom and me ate here for lunch. We waited over an hour for our food, and when we got it was cold. I had ordered a kids cheese burger, my mom ordered a normal one. You’d think they’d be different sizes but our burger patties were the same size. The waitress was amazing and did what she could to remedy the issue. Regardless the cold food, and a burger patty cut in half is unacceptable.

Eddie D.

Google
Original post: Eve is amazing. Ask for her to serve you, you'll be addicted! Updated post: My original post was done quickly so I wouldn't forget to leave a positive review. Here's a bit more. This was my first time at Dock 17, and I was very impressed. My food was delicious, and the staff were super friendly. The space is large and welcoming. The gentleman that seated us was very personable and friendly (I did not get his name, unfortunately). After being seated, we were greeted by Eve, who was our server. She gave recommendations, answered all our questions, and was as nice as you could get. It was like we already knew her. I did not come into direct contact with any other staff, but every staff member looked positively engaged with their customers. I can't wait to go back!

Sindie E.

Google
My husband and I went here on date night. I can say the atmosphere is nice and service was ok. The food, I can't give a nice review. The mojito and margarita were more of a club soda drink with nothing else. The seasoning is non existent. They claim cajun flavor but there is no cajun flavor in those dishes. The smokehouse nachos were good and the Brussel sprouts were good, that is pretty much it.

Ciara S.

Google
Dock 17 is one of our favorite spots to eat no matter the time of day. We enjoyed lunch and our server Onyx was great!! My only complaint is I was really disappointed that the impossible burger was removed from the menu. As a pescatarian I appreciated having another option besides a bean burger. Today I decided to give the black bean burger a try and was not pleased. I’m happy there are other delicious items on the menu to try in the future. Although, I do wish they would consider bringing the impossible burger back as an option esp since there is already a specialty black bean burger on the menu.

Beth

Google
This one took me a couple weeks to write, and I mulled this over for a while before writing. We came in on December 12th with a reservation for a party of 9 for our 17 year olds birthday. Prior to coming in we called and ensured no high table seating due to elderly people in our reservation. That was never relayed to the host team, and they attempted to sit us at a high table. No big deal, we just had to wait for another table to come available. The host seemed frustrated at this request though. My grandma is nearly 90, and the majority of our party was 65 and older other than us and our 17 year old, we simply could not sit at a high table. After being seated, our sweet server Brooke seemed so overwhelmed with multiple large tables and needed some assistance (not her fault). She was beyond kind the entire time, so polite and fantastic, despite what occurred during our stay. Our reservation was at 5:45. We did not receive our food until 7:30. We were sat by 6. Ordered quickly. And it took around 1.25 HOURS to come out. On multiple occasions, a random person would come out and say it’s because one person at our table ordered a pork chop. One pork chop. Again, we go to Dock multiple times a month for brunch and dinner, and never has it taken over an hour for a pork chop. People around us were sat, ate, and left prior to us even receiving our food. When the food did arrive, the pork chop was inedible, we couldn’t even cut it with a knife, and another family members meal didn’t come out for another 15 more minutes despite everyone already having their food. My mom’s food was cold, mine was half cold (the fries) and looked like someone had thrown it from across the room onto the plate. The manager Megan was dropping off something at our table, and I gently pointed out the issues we were having, and she was extremely rude to the point of blaming us for coming in on a Friday night when they had a party on their patio, and that it’s our fault for ordering a pork chop. There was no sincerity or care from her. We were able to get chicken instead of the pork chop, that was it. Even after Megan left, the family member without a meal still sat there for 10 more minutes without a meal. On top of all of this, when we arrived they were debuting their new menu and had significantly raised prices on their menu while also removing the second side. The portion sizes of salmon were tiny, and my dad’s plate was empty at best for $28. As a southern inspired restaurant, a meat and 2 veg plate is a must. Lastly, live music is fabulous. Absolutely love it. But during our meal on a Friday evening, it was so loud from music on top of the ambience of the restaurant that I couldn’t have a conversation without yelling and at one point I just stopped trying to talk to my mom who was across the table from me. We usually come in for brunch, and if we do come in the evening it’s typically just me and my partner sitting at the bar next to each other on a Thursday, so I guess we rarely have this issue. It would be cool to be able to know that there are evenings without live music besides a Sunday. During all of our visits over the past year the wait and bar staff (Eve, Brooke, Hanna, Ashley) have all been extremely warm and welcoming. They are in no way the problem. But inedible food, 1.25 hour food times, higher prices, less food, and a rude manager? At this point Dock 17 has lost their way.
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Amanda C.

Yelp
Driving through Clarksville but absolutely worth the stop. Our waiter was so helpful! He split up our sauces for the chicken wings which were a fantastic choice! My Fiance and I ordered the brisket and half rack of ribs. Both were delectable. Highly recommend upgrading to sweet potato fries as they come with a whiskey marshmallow fluff dip which CHANGES THE GAME. Next time we fly into Nashville and driving through to western KY we will make this our dinner stop. Insanely talented live music that night too!
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Lorelei M.

Yelp
Our service was so slow! It took over an hour to get our food. We had a 2 year old with us which made the experience even more trying. Last time we ate at Lucille's Cafe it was the same experience. Totally unacceptable. A table next to ours had to wait almost as long and their server graciously gave them $15 off for their long wait. Our server seemed totally indifferent to our wait.
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Paul S.

Yelp
So really cool industrial design lays out for a enjoyable experience. Started with drinks really good cocktail selection as well as beer and wine. We split the Cajun club really moist chicken well seasoned with a spicy remoulade and bacon. Side was parmigiana garlic fries really delish. Our server was top notch.
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Donna N.

Yelp
Our first time dining here today. Gracie was our server and she was on top of things. Great service. The best tasting thing I put in my mouth was my husband's beef brisket. It literally melted in my mouth! So good! This restaurant is pretty spacious and there's a bandstand when you walk in. We came around 1:00, so no band or anything. I did order a delicious Javatini cocktail, we didn't sit in the bar area though it was a nice set up. I highly recommend their brisket.
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Austin J.

Yelp
Horrible food. Ordered 2 burgers rare. They brought them out well done. The waiter said they wouldn't do anything less than medium well. You should have told me before we ordered. They substituted with a lousy chicken sandwich. I asked for mayo for my fries. Never showed up until I asked again. No ketchup with the fries. If you want pure frozen junk then this is your place. Cool looking spot but unfortunately they don't know how to cook.
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Heather B.

Yelp
The food was really good, and our server was incredibly friendly. It did take a while to get our food and drinks. Also the salad was very skimpy with toppings, but what was there was delicious. The chicken was well cooked, and their orange vinaigrette was delightful. My husband got the cajun chicken sandwich and said it was very good. They also have a rotating hard cider on tap and a good variety of local drafts.
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Holly H.

Yelp
Pasta and mac n cheese very good! Gluten free buns also! Kitchen sent out with cheese when we asked for no cheese. Didn't look as great 2nd time because no pickles or tomatoes. Chicken apple salad was so so! Initial host/hostess disorganized. Had Robbie for a waiter and he was great! We will try again!
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Tuffy A.

Yelp
Daughter and I went to Dock 17 for lunch. The place was practically empty @ 11:45am. I ordered a burger and my daughter ordered the chicken strips. Getting our food took forever. Like I said earlier, the place was practically empty. My daughter had also ordered a side salad with her meal, which she received after we had eaten our lunch because they were out of Romain lettuce and had to go get some. Thank god for a Publix up the street I guess. I won't be back for lunch. I might try them for dinner and see if the service improves.
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Michael F.

Yelp
My salad with the added salmon in place of chicken was large with a flavorful dressing. Our server Drew was great! The ambiance was new and clean.
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Rick T.

Yelp
1st time here...my out-of-work Victoria Secret model was our server. I won't mention her name but she was on point. Started with a few 12-year Weller's....that was some good bourbon. Highly recommended. Woodford and the Double Oak soon followed. Decent selection of whiskeys and bourbon on hand. Beer, wine and drafts also available. The burgers were cooked well with home cut fries. Yum. The smoked wings were pretty delicious too. Paired it up with Korean BBQ sauce on the side. Live music topped off the night.
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Rose M.

Yelp
Only reason giving this place a 5 Star is cause the service was amazing. Kristin was very awesome. Food came out very hot and the portions are great. Actually had to get a to go box. Very clean. Was greeted soon as we walked in. Now.....as for the management? She's terrible! We went to see Trent Montgomery. He was supposed to start at 6pm. At 6:15pm the manager went up on stage turned off the speakers and everything else and NOT once did she tell anyone that he was a No Show! I'm sorry when you see people getting up and walking out you should have let people know what was going on. It would have been all the same if we all had bought tickets. The manager she looked like she had a very bad attitude. Sorry but they need new management. Miss Lucille would be ashamed of her. But we will be back but it's certainly not cause of management. But unfortunately others may not feel the same and this may hurt them.

Mark E.

Yelp
Great food and atmosphere! Have been here several times over the years and still remains as good as opening day.
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Ashley W.

Yelp
3 stars, all for the service! We had a great waiter and I hate that I can't remember his name. He gave us a great rundown of the menu and some of his favorites. I loved the decor and atmosphere and the I was really excited to go for brunch. I normally get steak & eggs, but thought I would do something slightly different and get brisket instead. Unfortunately there was absolutely no flavor with the brisket. It was also shredded and not sliced so the presentation needs some help. The eggs were up to code, but the hash brown casserole needs some work.
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Orlando M.

Yelp
The ambiance is great, very open and calm with a bar! Service is great along with the food! More to come.

Miranda N.

Yelp
Food was great Keano was BEST!!! glad atmosphere, quiche, and mimosa flight!! We will be back!!
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Marilyn S.

Yelp
They had our table ready with a special request for room for a wheel chair. The menu and the service was great as well as the music.
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Michael E.

Yelp
We had the Cajun Parm wings, Cajun fries, regular fries, brisket sliders. The food was super tasty, fries cooked just right (yes, you can mess up fries), and the brisket was season and smoked perfectly! Our waitress,Ashley, was phenomenal with our group of 12! They had live music, which was extremely pleasant! We had to come across town but we will be coming back!

Kacie M.

Yelp
First and foremost our server Gracie was great as always. However the food left a lot to be desired. The green beans were supposed to come with a hot bacon vinaigrette, but tasted like they were just poured out of a can.No salt , pepper or seasoning at all. The mashed potatoes were fantastic but the filet mignon was overcooked and didn't come with the garlic butter that the menu said it came with. I had to order it after it was served. The corn cobbets had great flavor but needed to be cooked a little bit longer.

Jim R.

Yelp
Service was slow at Sunday brunch. Most meals were good, but my sausage gravy and biscuits were vegetarian friendly. When asked, the server said the sausage was crumbled, but certainly was not evident

Terry H.

Yelp
Not going back to this restaurant. Waited 40 min. for food. Ordered a salad with chix breast which was cold and dry. Very disappointed.
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Krystal A.

Yelp
Food is always great. Dalmon dip and Chipotle Salas are mu favorite. Our waiter Drew was nice and attentive.
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Dawn D.

Yelp
Normally, I'm a big fan of this place, but I'm not sure what's happening. Walked in to order some appetizers out of zucchini fries and it wasn't like we were there at the end of the evening we were there basically at the beginning right around 6 o'clock then we went to order a drink. They were out of orange juice and pineapple juice on a weekend where you're very busy you would expect them to order more the bartender she was fantastic. I have no qualms about the service. It's just the food and the issues with running out of stuff just very disappointing and I don't think we'll be back.

Angela A.

Yelp
Grace was a great server. She knows the menu! The food was delicious! I had the Fall mimosa flight and they were chilled as they should be but everything else was wonderful!
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Alexander M.

Yelp
Our server Ava was amazing and very attentive. I gave 3 stars because the food took too long, which I brought up to the manager. I waited over 35 minutes for the food, which I am not okay with.

Dan H.

Yelp
Food was delicious and the server was very friendly. The wait for our food was maybe a little long but was well worth it. We started with the zucchini fries. Great choice for a starter. I had the "boot scootin' burger" . I was very pleased. The hot and Smokey sauce for the fries was excellent.
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Jennifer C.

Yelp
My husband and I came for dinner and the service was good, food was good too, he had the brisket and it was surprisingly tender. I think I had a salad, which was fine. I liked the atmosphere. My friends and I came for brunch. French toast was alright. The quiche was bland and the base was so hard, I couldn't cut through it, you know when you microwave something and part of it goes hard sometimes, it felt like that. My friends had brisket which they said was dry, and hashbrown casserole as the side and she couldn't eat it cos it was not good. They also asked for bbq sauce, which came in a tiny cup, and was charged $1 for it. Thats a bit penny pinching on the restaurants part, if you want to charge, then fine, but you have to let the customer know 1st, although it should be included if youre serving dry brisket. We also got the fall mimosa flight, the Vanilla Ube one was nice, the rest, not so much, and they all tasted like beer. I'm not sure I'd give this place another go.
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Jennifer S.

Yelp
this place is off the beaten path and the food is phenomenal! drew was our waiter and he was super knowledgeable about the menu. we ordered the zucchini fries which I highly recommend as well as brisket nachos, and the brisket dinner. dessert was the banana pudding poke cake -- everything is homemade and has the best flavor. you will not be disappointed! the ambiance is modern with upbeat music and great seating.
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Michelle S.

Yelp
This was our first visit and we wont be coming back. We got there between the lunch and supper crowd so they were not busy. Wr had been waiting a long time for our food and noticed the people who sat after us were all getting their food. We had asked our server more than once about our order and she kept saying "yours will be up next"...but it never came. Then the restaurant was starting to fill up and when we asked our server again she said "you came during the supper rush" and we corrected her and told her we for here before anyone else. Then she came back and said our order was up next. After an hour of waiting we told her we were just cancelling our order so she got the manager The manager said there was a problem with the oven that they needed to cook our salmon but they figured out how to cook it so we were next. We were not happy that the server lied to us for an hour that our order was next. When our food finally arrived the sides were all cold! We asked for fresh hot sides The server look mad. When she brought the sides she said they cant be cold we temperature checked them. The mashed potatoes were still cold. She argued with us about it so my husband put a pat of butter on them and it never melted. She again said it cant be cold we temperature checked it We asked for our bill so we could leave. I had a salad with grilled chicken and sweet potato fries. My chicken and fried were cold too so i didn't eat them. We told het the sides were all cold! She asked if we wanted a to go box and we said no. The manager came out and asked if we wanted a free dessert since we had so many problems getting our food and we said no. She didnt offer to comp anything. We had to ask the waitress to get the manager about our bill. The manager offered a slight discount on the salmon meal. He didn't eat any of it! I didn't eat the chicken or fries either. they finally took off the salmon. The manager not the server seemed to care that we had a bad experience and left hungry! The ambiance was great. Cool vibe there but the food and the service was not good at all! We will not be going back.
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Jill W.

Yelp
Went for brunch on Sat (April 20). Got there within 30-45 minutes after it opened and we were seated immediately. Our server was attentive but not hovering. Both of us had the loaded biscuit, one with fruit and the other with hashbrown casseole. The chicken was crisp but moist and the gravy very good. The egg on top had just the right run to the yolk. The hashbrown cassrole was cheesy and delicious and the fruit was a perfect complement. We ordered two spring mimosa flights, which we throughly enjoyed - except the lavender. Neither of us liked that one. Definitely plan to return for brunch and want to try our the dinner menu too.
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Jacey H.

Yelp
I'm really disappointed, the service and the food went wrong tonight. Beginning with the service, I don't really think it's appropriate to be discussing politics with other coworkers within customer earshot, regardless of what the opinion is. Especially when the topics are controversial and it's very easy to be overheard. Moving on to the food, almost all of our food was either room temp or cold. Which sucks, because nachos should be hot, and the cheese was cold to the touch. Additionally my spouses ribs were also just room temp, but the fried chicken was extremely hot. I also just don't recommend the smoked salmon dip whatsoever, the bread it was served with was cold, and the dip comes straight from the fridge and is scooped like ice cream. I've never had a smoked fish dip that was cold, so it threw us off a little bit. Overall just not a great experience.

Jeff R.

Yelp
Wait was so long I celebrated 2 birthdays here waiting for my meal. Need 85 characters so here goes nothing.
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Steve T.

Yelp
Service and food were excellent. I would highly recommend Robbie as your server. He does an amazing job providing great service.

Megan B.

Yelp
I tried this restaurant for the first time last weekend and already went back to place a to-go order. The food was made perfect both times and the service has been good. I will definitely be going back!!
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Amy F.

Yelp
The chicken and waffles were amazing !! The service was excellent too!! Wished we lived closer.
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Amy C.

Yelp
Seated quickly without reservations. Food was good. Chicken tenders were very large, and could easily been shared. Outdoor area was nice. Server could have been quicker and more attentive. Took about twenty minutes to get bill and another ten to pay.
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Ophelia B.

Yelp
Cocktails, drinks, & Live Music of Bobby Backes at Dock 17. The food seems amazing. Chicken Wings are buy one get the second 50% off on Wednesdays. We just got iced tea, soda, and a Javatini. Love the industrial ambience and leather couches lounge area. The dart shooting area was the nicest I have seen. One of the most unique bar & restaurants I have encountered in Clarksville. Definitely want to come here for the wings next time. I heard the food was ok to so so from the people in our group. They said the food was overpriced but we didn't order food. The steak burger and jalapeño bourbon wings were highly recommended though. For drinks, the beer & mimosa flights were recommended. Regardless of the negative comments, I still want to go back here for lunch or dinner in May when Bobby Backes is playing there again.

Aixa S.

Yelp
Great service by Eve... very friendly and helpful. Mimosas were delicious, lemon basil and blackberry hibiscus were my faves.

Tammy T.

Yelp
Food was good. Service was great! Eve was really friendly and professional. Ambiance is fun and modern in a warm, inviting way.
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Robert B.

Yelp
DOCK 17 has a great ambiance and offers live music for your enjoyment. The service was incredible and friendly. Although we did not order any food, the menu had an arrangement of delicious offers we will be excited to try. We went on March 22, 2023 and enjoyed music by Bobby Backes who performed classics and popular tunes. We will be back.

Melissa P.

Yelp
Wonderful! What a great Mothers Day experience! We are so grateful, and the waitress was very nice! Thank you and totally recommend
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Brent G.

Yelp
Ordered the Beef Brisket with Cajun Fries and Southern Mac. Brisket was tender and juicy. Cut with a fork. Atmosphere is great with options to watch some sports on the tvs. Service was also great. I will definitely be back when we come back to town to visit our friends.
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PJ C.

Yelp
This place was recommended by a local and they recommended getting a reservation. We tried with no luck (even on a Wednesday) so we just showed up by 5pm and easily got a table. By 5:39 it was packed. The space is cavernous and nicely done. This place seems to be an anomaly in a town full of chain restaurants. A nice change. The service was pretty darn good given what is happening at many restaurants who are lacking staff. I tried the summer smash drink. It did taste like summer in a glass. Our group shared an order of their wings and they were very good. I got the1/2 rack of baby back ribs. There was no sauce and none was needed. The ribs were tender and tasty and a good portion. The deviled egg potato salad was good. Others got burgers and though they could not do medium rare (made with sirloin and brisket) they were juicy and very good. Worth a return visit!

James O.

Yelp
Ciera was a great server. Great food and service. We will be back. Singer was good also.
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Sarah B.

Yelp
I thoroughly enjoyed this place! It's right next to City Forum. Quick bite for brunch was our main objective! Biscuits were hot fresh and ready. Request Jenna!!
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Terrence L.

Yelp
Those ribs though...have your Dippin sauce ready! They hit! My only problem with the restaurant is that the food doesn't come out piping hot. Somehow though, it still seems to hold good flavor. Those ribs were falling off the bone good! The cobettes were better than I expected!
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Charlene L.

Yelp
We had a big group was going to have lunch today. Very disappointed that we had to change plans. We thought because you have a patio area we could bring our poodle in and eat there. Never had problems anywhere else that have outdoor patio areas you are the first and you will be the last walked in and your place was pretty empty so you missed out on a good sale will not be back.
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Jena J.

Yelp
This place is hit or miss. Mostly a miss. You can wait 19 mins for your drinks while the 3 mangers circle the bar talking to each other and ignoring a restaurant THAT NEEDS HELP The staff is under trained, under supervised and failing on the part of MANAGEMENT. We had appetizers arrive with our entrees. "Oops sorry" This place could be something but it will continue to flounder until it get bought out. Mid
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Ashley D.

Yelp
We had a quick bite to eat again last night at Dock 17. We had just left a PNO around the corner and decided to get some food before going home. My boy wanted to sit outside - so we sat by the fire. We got there around 10:00pm and the restaurant closes at 11:00pm. I did feel like we were intruding as most of the chairs had been put up on the tables. The waitress was still great though. We didn't feel rushed or unwelcome. I always get these wings! My boy said the ribs were a little too smoky for him. So if your kids like bbq- they should be okay. But they're dry more than sticky/wet. No complaints overall - we were in and out pretty quickly!
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Zaragoza L.

Yelp
Great brunch spot! Went in with a group of seven and everything was delicious. Can't go wrong with a pallet of biscuits for a starter. Great service. Great ambience.