Dockside Bar & Grill

I just want to leave this place a good review because it is freaking awesome. All the people upset because it is a smoking bar and they can’t order a margarita here have soft hands and need to go back to Ruby Tuesdays. Staff are great and always welcoming. Pool is cheap and jukebox works great. I wish every bar could be like Dockside

Like others here, we walked in, had a beer, and quickly left. There is an incredibly dark vibe, with crotchety old (some young, too) regulars who chain smoke and watch each other and you. There was a loud confrontation between a bartender and a regular, which made things incredibly uncomfortable. To have a bartender screaming and to have such a smart mouth. The patron didn't deserve it. Besides the vibe, it is very dark and smoky. We were going to order some wings until the person next to us simply said, "Don't." Dive or not, this one you can skip. It is simply too much.

A classic hole in the wall kind of place. If you go twice you're a regular and the bar staff will never treat you any other way. Cheap drinks and pool tables, jukebox full of music and you can't go wrong with fries chicken strips and fries.

One of thee best hole in the wall spots Norfolk Va has ever seen. But sadly, all good things must come to an end… as of early April the bar had been temporarily closed due to new ownership and remodeling. When will they be back up and running? Who knows… but I just want to say the original dockside will be greatly missed!!

Great bar to go hang out. Right down the road from me, so it’s super convenient. I love going here and playing pool or slots. They have new slots and old slots so you can take your pick. Two pool tables, and a quarter machine. Lol. Drinks are cheap and food is cheap— and tasty. They have an ATM and a vending machine. They have all your basics and that’s really all you need. I like that they actually allow smoking inside. I like to vape inside, so it’s a plus for me. You definitely get some different characters in here, ha! Staff is fun.. and nice! Keep it up y’all! :)

I live right behind this bar and today was my first time in the establishment, and I was greeted by Danielle “Dani” and she was EVERYTHING I needed her vibe her drinks her playlist and her food were absolutely amazing. I laid to rest my father yesterday and my yang was unable to be there this morning but Dani was a great vibe I guess it didn’t hurt that my name is Danielle as well 🥰 so I will definitely be going back often.

Danielle was absolutely amazing, it was a pleasure having her as my server today. Great atmosphere and cheap drinks, definitely worth checking out if your in the area and looking for that neighborhood bar to unwind at

This place is by far the best bar in Norfolk. I've been coming here since 2013 and i will not step foot in another establishment besides Dockside Bar and Grill. The staff is amazing, the drinks are cold and very much affordable and the food doesn't get much better. If you're looking for a bar with a solid atmosphere, Dockside is the place. Man i love this bar!

The pictures & food attached to this restaurant are not correct. This establishment is pictured below.. it shares a parking lot with a barber, Chinese restaurant and the Dollar Tree across the street from the POA. Theyre working on upgrades, as I write working on the outside seating. The bartender was super friendly- you can find her selfies and invites on their facebook page :) The rating unfortunately goes to before the upgrades. Sensory info: Strong smell of smoke and mildew inside. Music was loud, but it goes for the bar feature. Ppl were playing the oldies but goodies! We didn't stay long the smell was too strong sadly. We plan to go back once upgrades are complete to try it again. Best!

I've had some delicious raw oysters and drinks here. It's a little pricey for a lounge. You're definitely paying for the atmosphere and we would do that again. This is a favorite local spot, where we can shop on our way out the door. The local ppl and service here are phenomenal! It doesn't feel overcrowded inside and there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the entire place. 10/10!

Met up with some family in Virginia Beach and they took us to Dockside Bad & Grill. If you haven't been here before, you will first try walk through a small fish mart before reaching the restaurant. If the weather is nice and there are tables available, I would recommend sitting outside. The food was good. We came for lunch and enjoyed the sun by the water. I wish our waitress checked up on us more because we ran out of water a few times and had to ask her for refills since we didn't want to get dehydrated. Also, I noticed that the menu is very vague and at times unhelpful. We asked our waitress if we qualify for the "sunset specials" since it was only 2pm and sunset wasn't until much later in the day. To our surprise, the "sunset specials" start and end before sunrise even begins? How odd. Also, the Crabcake sandwich is actually a burger. More specifically, a burger with a Crabcake on top of the bun. Nothing on the menu indicates this, unless you actually inquire more about what the entree is. Does this mean the tuna sandwich is also a cheeseburger with tuna on top? And I thought the coleslaw was a little sour.

It's been a long time since I've been back to Dockside. Celebrating one of my sisters' birthday was the reason for the delightful reacquaintance. If the weather is nice and comfortable, I strongly recommend sitting outside to enjoy your meal. Outside seating is on a first come, first serve basis. It overlooks the Lynnhaven Inlet/Bay area. It's a nice seafood place to get away from the loud & busyness of the oceanfront. But then again, it was during the week and school had just started. It is free self parking. It's been a couple of years since I've returned, but I was pleasantly impressed with the food quality. I feel it has significantly improved. I ordered the dockside seafood platter which carries a hefty price, but once the food arrived it was a healthy portion! You can choose your fish to be broiled, blackened or fried. I went with blackened. The fish size was as large as half the oval shaped plate & was filleted. It came with about a palm sized crab cake, which was primarily crab meat, not filler! I was excited! Also included were two decent sized scallops and three or four shrimp and a choice of two sides. I went with the potato salad and the hush puppies. Everything was delicious! The portion size abundant. My only let down, which was minor, were the scallops. The scallops were a bit gritty. They had a smooth texture on the outside, but when I began to chew, I could taste some residual grits of sand. We ordered lumpia as an appetizer. I'm not sure why they are served long. But one long lumpia equates to two regular sized pieces or if slightly smaller- three pieces. There are six long pieces in their lumpia serving (cut them in half and it's 12 pieces). Their lumpia game has improved also! One of my sisters ordered calamari and they were crispy and tasty. Other dishes ordered among our table were fried oysters. It was clearly expressed by my other sisters that these were really delicious oysters. I personally don't like oysters and don't tend to eat them. The views are nice and the celebrant enjoyed her food and the views, even though it was over cast and slightly drizzly (obviously not the restaurant's control). I've seen some spectacular sunsets here as well. We personally didn't have issues/difficulty. But if you want to enjoy time outside and need to use an assisted device or need extra assistance getting around , this is just hopefully helpful info to navigate the restaurant. ** For those with limited mobility or difficulty with uneven surfaces. They do have a ramp which leads down into the storefront, which is a seafood market, you're in the right place. Just go straight back to the left and you will reach the restaurant if you've never been. The entire parking lot is on a slant, as a heads up. I can't remember exactly, but I do think there are slight step ups and step downs throughout the restaurant. I would call to confirm if this may pose a concern for you. There is a ramp that leads out the door to the patio, but it may be somewhat challenging for those who need extra assistance. It MIGHT be easier if you need to access the patio, to use the side gate. But I would wait until someone in your party has checked with the host/hostess and confirmed table availability BEFORE entering that way.

Will Be Coming Back Again To Have Another One Of Yellow Fin Tuna Sandwich When I'm On Vacation Again Dockside Bar & Grill Did Awesome Job

The only place out there with parking spots available so we tried it. It was good. The Hatteras Clam Chowder was tasty and wasn't over salted. The salmon was good. Crab cakes were yummy. The waiter was very attentive- checked back with us several times. Service was fast and efficient.

I went to Dockside on a Friday night around 5:00. I know how busy they can get and wanted to get in before the crowds showed up. I've been coming to Dockside for several years. I've always liked the vibe of the place. Not to pretentious and not to "divey". And of course the food has always been excellent. This was the first time I've been to Dockside in several months and there have been some changes. Unfortunately, not for the better. First let me start by saying the service was excellent. We were seated promptly and our server got our drink order first thing. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and answered our questions. The food came out quickly. Maybe a little too quickly. I ordered broiled scallops and they were wonderful. My companion ordered the crab cake. He said it tasted fine, but it was lukewarm at best in the center. Both our server and the manager came to inquire and they offered to replace his meal, but by that time I was almost finished and he declined. His intent was to let them know they should be checking the internal temperature of the food and not just the external. Then the bill came. Well not exactly. They no longer bring you a check. Instead the server uses a handheld to show you the bill and to inform you there's 5% discount for cash payment! I'm sure it was in the fine print on the menu but I came to eat seafood not to read terms and conditions. Also, because I couldn't review the bill (the server had other tables to take care of) I felt extremely rushed to pay my bill and get out of there. This just seems like a really bad business decision. I realize that table turnover is the lifeblood of restaurants but the customer wants to have a good experience so they'll come back and recommend it to their friends. Unfortunately I won't be doing either.

This is a great lil' neighborhood dive bar. The staff are welcoming and attentive. There's a good amount of seating around the bar and there are some tables to sit at if you're not wanting bar sitting. There is one pool table in the bar so you can grab some drinks and think you can kick folks butt in pool. I've only tried their wings. I'm not sure of all the things that they cook. I don't remember seeing a menu. I've read in another review that they have great happy hour and lunch specials. Maybe I'll give it a try the next time I go. Their hot wings are crispy and delicious! The cook fries them extra long so you don't have to worry about chomping down on some gross, soggy wings. Remember, ya'll, this is a dive bar. Don't expect to get a bunch of fancy cocktails, vegan, or gluten free items here. Dockside also allows smoking in the bar so if cigarette smoke really bothers you, do not come here.

This used to be my go to rockfish restaurant but over the years the quality has just decreased and the positive yelp reviews have made it too popular. The once locals only gem is now a tourist trap and I'm bummed.

Fine establishment. Billiards, gambling machines, lite beer, cigarettes vending apparatus, excellent priced food are a few things you will find. The waitresses offer company at your lowest points. Excellent banter...ect. Truly one of Norfolk's hidden gems. God speed.

Unreal atmosphere with great people and great happy hour deals from 10am-7pm daily. Best bar in nawfaulk I'll tell you what.

I went in the afternoon... it wasn't a bad place. on happy hour 10am-7pm beers are 2.75 no draft. shots are magnetically measured. food is decent and they can customize. minimum purchase is 10 dollars with credit. they have gambling machines and 2 pool tables. smoking is allowed. if you are looking for a place like that it isnt bad. I probably will go again.

Trash... low quality everything, and smells like rancid fish and vomit. The atmosphere is depressing like broken Hopes and dreams are circulating in the air.

Great shrimp! Friendly staff. Beautiful view. Highly recommended for shrimp lovers, regardless how you like it cooked.

A little smoky, but I guess that it is to be expected. Very close to Naval Station Norfolk. I am ordering a bacon cheeseburger. Got here for Happy Hour. They do not have draft beer. 6 big TVs. Friendly bartender. Nice music at a good volume. Burger was decent, but very few fries

First of all I would like to say our server was amazing. He was nice and was always quick with drinks and appetizers. So none of this was his fault, but the food was extremely bland and watery. I ordered the shrimp parmesan and it was a 1/5 stars. Cheese was hard and at the bottom of the bowl there was an almost like water substance. The table behind us had a whining baby for half the time and I don't think the restaurant could be colder if they tried to make it. Overall it was one of the worst highlights of my vacation. Do better

This place is pissed bad. Hands down the best bar in the 757. Cheap drinks, great food, even better happy hour. Pool tables and a juke box do this place right. Cigarette vending machine sets this rig apart from anywhere else in Norfolk.

Great dive bar with outstanding bartenders! Don't overlook this hidden gem. Great happy hour and lunch specials. Come hangout!

Horrible! 7 bucks for 2 well tequila shots that didn't even look like half an ounce! Disputed it with the bartender and she was nice enough to take the shots back and not charge us. But the hag behind the bartender sure did make a big show of giving our shots away... classy. Idk if the hag worked there or not but she sure had a lot to say(my husband thought she might be the owner). Supposedly a pouring device was to blame for the shallow shots... but I mean come on! I order that shot every time I go out and its at least 1.5 to 2 ounces. I wish I'd gotten a pic of the shots bc one was twice as full as the other and they were barely even a sip. Super outdated everything and it was overall smokey and disgusting. The kind fo place where your feet stick to the floor. Idk how the place stays in business! No draft beer, shallow shots, rude people, and all in a practically condemned building! First impressions say a lot! We just moved from TX and its safe to say this will not be a location that'd I'd ever reconsider going to.

Raw Lynnhaven oysters are the best! Sweet tea was kind of weak a couple of times. I like the platter with flounder. A little pricey but nice.