The Dock on Wallenpaupack

Keep in mind when you come to this place: you have to be fully dressed, even though it’s right on the beach. Adults in our group were fine, but the kids only had long-sleeve sun shirts and no shorts. There was no sign anywhere saying that a dress code was required, and it almost turned into a conflict when they wanted to turn us away. Thankfully, we managed to cover the kids’ legs with our own shirts, but it definitely should be posted clearly for guests – especially at a beachside spot. As for the service, the staff were young and worked fine overall, though the food took a long time to arrive. The cocktails were great – strong, well-made, and not watered down. But the food itself was disappointing. I’d give it a 3 out of 5. The seafood dishes, like the shrimp tacos, didn’t really taste like shrimp tacos at all – more like kimchi and onions with a bitter aftertaste. The seafood seemed over-marinated and overcooked, so you couldn’t taste its natural flavor, even in the poke bowl. Whether it was the quality of the ingredients or the way they were prepared, the dishes just felt soulless and bland. Overall, I’d rate the place a 4 because of the atmosphere and cocktails, but the food really needs improvement. Not sure if we’d come back.

So I'll explain my rating. The food I rated a four only because the desserts were only pies. Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan I believe. I'm not a pie person and would of loved something other than pie. But the main course was absolutely delicious and tasted just like home!! The service could use more wait staff. Our particular server was non existent and we needed to ask others walking by just for a refresher on our drinks. The atmosphere was absolutely perfect! I really enjoyed my thanksgiving at the Dock on Wallenpaupak with the exception of a few minor things.

Food is very good here and there is a nice view too. I just feel like a steak meal should come with a small salad, or bread for the table. I guess that's gone the way of the dodo in most restaurants. Oh well......with that being said, this is a very nice place to have a meal. I'll be back.

Do not go here under any circumstances. I got the feeling everyone was trying their best but oh boy they need help. Despite the restaurant being empty we were quoted a long wait, before we could even answer they said “a lot of our cooks called out”. We waited and I regret every bit of it. It’s resort priced food, paying 18$ for a 12 piece of boneless chicken bites I can accept but they weren’t even hot and it only gets worse from here. We order chips and the spinach dip. Maybe 3-4 of the chips had seasoning on them but the rest were completely plain. Didn’t even have salt. We asked for salt and we had to ask 4 people before they could even find a salt shaker, which they took by asking someone else if they were done with it. Does this place not have enough salt shakers? We also order a tuna bowl which came out rancid. We immediately returned it which they accepted and did not charge us for, to their credit. Looking around, the place was not very well kept. The ceiling and light fixtures were covered in cobwebs, felt very gross even trying to eat under them.

My experience at Dock on Wallenpaupack was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by incredibly friendly staff who made us feel so welcome. The restaurant itself is spotless, and the beautiful views of the lake are simply breathtaking – the perfect backdrop for a meal. And the food? Absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was expertly prepared and full of flavor. Combined with the excellent service, Dock on Wallenpaupack truly offers a top-notch dining experience. Highly recommend!

Relaxed environment on the water. The “outdoor deck” is screened in, so I opt for inside seating by the large window. Parking can be confusing, but it is across from the restaurant but plenty of space. Got a clam strips and chips with a local beer came out to about $40. But you pay for location and atmosphere. Great date spot.

First time in, and definitely will be back. Can't stop at a lakeside restaurant without trying their homemade fish and chips. Crispy outside coating, with flaky and soft fish inside. Amazing 👏

Forget what you knew about lakeside dining-this spot rewrites the rules in lake fun and style. From smoky bourbon cocktails and the nostalgic sunsets to Caesar-salmon flatbread so bold it deserves its own spotlight, every detail sings of a place that’s relaxed but ridiculously on point. The Dock doesn’t try too hard -and that’s why it’s iconic. So what’s next on your lakeside saga? Misty morning kayak? CK’s laugh echoing across the water? Or just one more bite before the stars come out? This place isn’t just a destination-it’s a chapter, a feeling, a perfect memory. Let’s keep making family memories ❤️

It's not the same as it was. This used to be a popular place on the lake now it's a shadow of its former self. The potential is there and it just needs to be utilized.Absolutely love the location. Love the summer days near the lake at the pool bar 10/10. Dining and indoor bar is mid at best. Hopefully they will revitalize and make it awesome. Cause right now its deadsville..

Thanksgiving Dinner. Waitress was professional and gave perfect service. However, the food was terrible--turkey was dry, macaroni and cheese was uncovered at the buffet table as were other foods--very unsanitary. Pecan pie was 110% thick syrup, and there was a piece of pumpkin pie melted to black goo on the pie rack. Carpeted floors in restaurants can be a huge turnoff, and the one in this place was likely as old as the lake itself. This is a decent location, but management needs to take hold of things and make this as nice a place as the scenic lake behind it.

Beautiful place. A bit overpriced for the quality of the food and flavor combinations. You pay for location on the water and the ambiance of the restaurant.

Best of luck with takeout from The Dock. We placed a fairly simple order, but it still didn't go smoothly. Although the menu lists a Greek salad with shrimp as an option, the person taking our order said that wasn't available. The salad also arrived without the dressing we had requested on the side. We ordered bone-in buffalo wings but received something that resembled frozen chicken nuggets instead. To top it off, we were given an order of fries we never asked for. Overall, the attention to detail was clearly lacking, and it seems like the staff could benefit from better training on the menu and order accuracy.

Welp, we would have loved to have tried the food since we finally got a free night to go out for a nice dinner but... we were seated and told "I'll get you some silverware" and then she decided to have a full blown personal conversation about her life story with the couple at the table next to us. When we did get it, it was "tossed" our way. About another 10 min later a waitress appeared, glanced our way and went to the table that was seated after us to take their drink order (they were next to us). She finished and walked right past us. Next waitress came by and went right to another table. We sat for about 17 min with zero service and that was enough. Walking out, the hostess didn't even acknowledge us. It's no wonder there were only a few tables seated. Guess we will never know if the food was worth stopping.

We visited this restaurant as a family, excited after hearing so many great reviews. However, I can only give this place 2 stars. The parking was convenient, the setting was lovely, and the vibe seemed promising with a band playing in the lounge as we arrived. We were seated in a beautiful spot, but our server never introduced themselves, so I'm still not sure of their name. The menu looked intriguing, and our group of five adults and three kids decided to start with three appetizers to share. The drinks were the highlight of our order, but things went downhill from there. For my entrée, I ordered salmon with lemon risotto, and for the first time in a long time, I couldn't finish my dinner. My husband had the pork Milanese, which he found crunchy but completely flavorless, needing a whole lemon and lots of salt and pepper to make it palatable. My son-in-law ordered the crispy chicken and described it as rubbery and unimpressive. My daughter's coconut shrimp lacked any noticeable coconut flavor, and she said the shrimp itself wasn't firm. Finally, my son-in-law's mother had fish and chips, and she commented that the batter wasn't crispy. I hate to complain, but I have to be honest--both the service and the meal were disappointing, and we won't be returning. Hence we decided to have dessert out at another venue.

I usually like this place, but sat outside on the patio and there were spiders and huge webs everywhere. I dont know why this wouldn't be cleaned on a daily basis since you're serving food and have multiple guests in & out frequently. We all enjoyed our food, but 3 out of 5 had stomach problems when we got home, we all ate something different so we're not sure. The waitress was nice and did a great job and the inside restaurant is very clean. Hoping just an off night. We will go back to give it another try, but will sit inside.

Hosts was a little bit grumpy. Lack of patience, but that was the worst thing. Food was outstanding, fresh and cooked perfectly! Service was fast and super friendly. Don't miss

Last week we had a great meal there. I have no idea re the low ratings. Red Snapper, summer chicken parm and shrimp wrap were all very good. CJ at the bar area was great!

We walked in around 8pm, about an hour before closing and we got directed to our table with in a minute and I ordered raspberry tea. Was really amazing. Then I got 12 boneless wings with ranch. They were some of the best boneless wings I've ever had. But here when some stuff happens. I ordered a brick oven pizza with pepperoni and it came with no pepperoni. My sister ordered chicken nuggets and they came with a side of buffalo sauce, I don't know who eats chicken nuggets and French fries with buffalo sauce but it's okay. We also had an order of mashed potatoes that we didn't get until we asked for a second time. Same with chicken tenders. We got this food around 8:40 so it could be because it was close to closing time in 20 minutes so I guess they wanted to go home and didn't pay attention that much to the order.

Wanted to try again. Service was good. Ch3f special bad. Rock hard tiny scalllops. Was supposed to be in lobster sauce. Tasted like mac and cheese sauce. $38.00

Ample parking across the street and it's just lovely but the food and service are just pretty ok.

Food was amazing and fairly priced, service was a bit slow but it was a busy night! We will return against next time in the area!

This is definitely the place to go when visiting Lake Wallenpaupack. Good food, views, and service! You can even dock your boat at their dock and eat! Very convenient. Would recommend if you are visiting the area!!

Beautiful dining room and outdoor seating. Staff was friendly but overall slow. Food was overall good but a little high for quality/unique offerings. Overall, a good on the lake place.

$15.75 for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc that we had to wait 29 minutes for. Sitting at the bar! No thank you

A ladies lunch on Monday. We sat on the screened deck. We all enjoyed our lunch. Very generous sandwiches - fried clam sandwich (2 rolls stuffed) pickle and loads of sweet potatoes fries, Turkey BLT was very generous on great toasted bread with sweet potatoes fries and the salmon BLT on nice brioche bun with SPF. Lovely spot, good service and very fairly priced for the portions. Just one complaint - the wood decking is dirty and littered with food - lemon slice, lettuce, French fries. Possible slip and fall and not a great impression.

We had a great experience at The Dock! Everything we ordered was phenomenal & our server was very accommodating! The pizzas are amazing & we are from NJ, and know good pizza! Highly reccomend!

Our server Casey was PHENOMENAL and so attentive. She truly was the sweetest person there, and we were lucky to be sat in her section. She had great recommendations for food and was incredibly gracious and understanding when we were originally supposed to be seated outside. Truly went above and beyond to take care of us. The food was great! I had the salmon BTL and while the sandwich fell apart after 2 bites, I would still order it again and eat it with a fork haha. My husband had the lobster pasta which was amazing. We loved the nautical interior touches like the refurbished boat indoors. This is also a great spot if you have your own boat and want to dock-and-dine. If there isn't any seating, still trying ordering for take out.

Giving 5 stars because of our server Teagan. He was so sweet and caring. We all loved him!!!

TL;DR: pretty lackluster restaurant food, great staff, good views Food - you shouldn't be surprised by the price, as this is a "resort" and it's right on the lake. That said, you should expect good quality food and cooking, which this missed the mark on. - Coconut shrimp - starter portion has 4 shrimp, good size. Could use some salt / seasoning. Good marmalade sauce to accompany - Chicken - good portion but - Salmon - very dry and can taste the charcoal / burned bits. This would be great if it was juicer and had a Asian glaze type of sauce to top Staff was very attentive and quick - shout out to Ashley for taking care of us. Location is great - right on the lake and a brief walk from Silver Birches. Lots of parking which is always nice.

Food and drinks are great. Had the fried chicken sandwich and drunken chicken pizza. Everything was great.

The clams were excellent, the view was beautiful and the service was very good! The new chef really turned out the food and I believe this should have a much better rating than it does!

I had a crab cake sandwich which was very good. Nice location just off the lake. Wait staff were very nice. I will go back.

Steak lacked flavor even with salt on it. Ramen with shrimp was delicious. Restaurant could definitely be cleaner and updated but good for a quick dinner.

We reserved "Table 97" for the 4 of us one month ahead (which is their only outdoor table) and confirmed the week of the dinner that we had table 97 & it was the outdoor table. When we arrived, the hostess spent too much time on her screen after we said we had table 97 reserved. They sat us at a table inside & we saw there was a group at the outdoor table. The hostess said they changed numbers and now the table outside is 98! Unbelievable BS! The only reason we were coming here is for that table because we knew the food is pretty lame and the service even worse. This place is owned by a corporation "Settlers Group" and the servers are all like robots with zero personality and very slow. Food actually was ok but we will NEVER EVER return to this place or any Settlers Group establishment. There was even a $2 charge itemized as "ICE" for a scotch on the rocks. Really??? Stay away from this place along with all their other places.

Despite empty tables everywhere in dining room a very unfriendly hostess tells us 1 hour wait. We finally get a table outside and the service was just poor , never asked how our food was , dropped food and left never asked if we wanted more cocktails , gave us a check without asking about desert or coffee. Hard to believe the Settlers group owns this. Food is overpriced and mediocre, and the staff do not seem united around a customer service mentality.

Nice location. Best old fashion drink made by Ashley. Only down side was they close at 9pm on a Friday night.

The worst!! The manager was yelling at the hostess in front of customers, took 15 minutes for someone to take our order and she apologized for the outburst, then all the hostess's gathered at the station to complain, manager complained to customers there where too many people (really that is what a restaurant wants!), took 20 minutes for soda, wine and a bottle beer, waitress said the kitchen was having issues, rolls stale, crab cake had shells, and that may be enough not to come here. Dirty tables. Don't waste your money! And my review was deleted from their website!!!!! Simply aweful.

Great location on the lake. Outdoor seating area is nice. Shout out to our server Michael. Excellent job. Sadly, the food is just ok and it is pricey. I'd still go back. just with lower expectations on the food.

Very disappointed Granted we where in work cloths so we sat at the bar But $17 for a Crispy Chicken sandwich and fries and ya can't put a slice of Tomato or a piece of lettuce... really and not even a full piece of chicken a couple of scraps ... just bullshit The Beef cheese was drie and roll was old and stall

Took a chance on the Choizo corn chowder special, and was Sold! 2 more specials, please!! Took the chance and was SO pleased! Sourdfish was cooked perfectly, and served with a sweet dipping sauce - excellent choice. Korean shrimp special was also delicious - crunchy, zippy and flavorful - perfect over CD sesame noodles. Portions where's big but not too big, we were completely satisfied!! Table neighbor ordered the Cajun shrimp. pasta special and considered it Excellent!! Bonus was the beautiful sunset from the outdoor seating!!

Aw-ful. Ordered take out. Pizza was cooolldddd. Traveling companions burger was tough. Had to ask for utensils since we were staying next door at the silver doom that had no utensils. They didn't include ketchup. But that pizza. Fell apart, couldn't even make a triangle to eat it with each piece. Margarita pizza? Try yucky sauce with congealed mozzarella cheese, no basil. I ate what I could, I don't like sending back food. Called them too and the sad employee just said sorry I'll let the chef know. No compensation, no, free dessert or anything. Just awful. Granted I should've walked up that hill to the place and returned it but I was hungry and they were the only food that I didn't have to drive to eat. No Uber eats in the area.

The servers look annoyed that they have to wait on you. Soup is luke warm and food is just ok.

honestly i read the other reviews and almost didn't come here. i feel like the only way you don't like it here is if you have no taste buds or no taste. everything we ordered was absolutely amazing! i'm from NY and go to michelin star restaurants so i understand quality and service. we ordered the honey siracha wings, the clam chowder, the ceasar salad which comes on top of a pizza (amazing and a must have), the coconut shrimp basket, the wally burger (another must have) and a few drinks. the drinks were just ok in my opinion but everything else was absolutely perfect, perfectly cooked, fresh and DEFINITELY worth the price... our waiter was super sweet and attentive even tho we came at the busiest time.

Food was not great and bar was dirty. Garbage on floors. Said they didn't have bloody nary's and then started to omake a mix. Kids running the place.

Service was very slow and waited to be seated. No big deal but unforgivable to charge $22 for a salmon Cobb salad and have a tiny sliver of salmon and the rest just lettuce with a few scattered tomatoes/cucumber/one egg slivered into several pieces. Just taking advantage there.

To be honest, the overall view from the location was outstanding. However, the service although starting out ok, moved to average at best. The food was served together with the exception of the pizza which came out 15 minutes after the other dinners were served. In addition, the waitress seem to more busy with other tables than to occasionally at best swing by. We had asked for another coke & more water twice but finished eating before even getting them. The dinners were ok. The steak was burnt on one end raw on the other end after requesting medium well. The pizza after waiting for it, had a soggy crust and a very bland taste. Overall would say average at the very best.

One of the better options in the limited option poconos area in Winter during Covid. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was meh. We ordered 3 entrees and a burger. My wife and I got a salad with our entrees and my daughter did not, despite ordering the $21 chicken parm. (Because...she was a kid?) the chicken Chardonnay (primavera) was pretty good. Little Texas toast style garlic bread came with it. I ordered short ribs... and out came a thick slice of perhaps it was pot roast? Because I am pretty sure it was an eye round, definitely not short ribs.. the entree was tasty, the meat tender... served with passable mashed potatoes and some tricolor baby carrots. Gravy/Demi tasted a bit like Franco American gravy.. pretty good overall... but call it pot roast. My daughter got some chicken parm with an unusually sweet red sauce. She ate about half of it because we are used to tomato sauce being on the savory side. My son thought his burger was fantastic. The place was clean and kind of barren. Again... considering that it was off season. (?) the bar was closed due to Covid... in place was an interestingly merchandised display of bottles of available wine on top of pieces of wood.. Our server was a very nice young lady. Again a decent experience, and most likely one of the better/only options for a sit down meal in the area this time of year. Would like to return and give it a try during a warmer season.

Spent a two nighter in Hawley. Town looked ghosted due to COVID. Depressing but glad to see some businesses still opened. Checked the reviews and pictures on Yelp which turned us onto the joint. Sadly not many people there but awesome since we had good service. The food was great. We had boneless wings well done, wallys burger and a lobster chowder soup. All good was phenomenal. Price.......... well at this point I'm glad to give my money to local establishments. Any little help to keep them open, I'll gladly pay. Local establishments need to get local beer!!!!

I came here for dinner and drinks with friends and the deck was very nice. The chicken sandwich was dry, but the fries were delicious and the margarita was good. The wait staff was changing shift as we finished dinner and were ordering more drinks and encouraged us to pay our tab prior to them leaving (totally understandable). The new waitress came up to us and essentially asked us to either order more or leave her table and go to the bar. A bit disturbing and a frustrating way to end our night.

Had a late dinner here with a party of 8 including an 18 mo old. Waiter was very attentive. The Century boat that sits in dining room right next to us was really cool. There is also a large fish tank with local fish. The food was considered pretty good by all. They also have a kids menu. My Cabernet wasn't great and they replaced it with a Malbec for no extra charge which was appreciated once I realized an 8 oz pour was $16! But over all an enjoyable experience and the lobster bisque was really great! Definitely recommend.

Overall, we had a nice experience here. The service was hands down the best part. Our waitress was very attentive to our dietary restrictions and repeated back everything at the end of us ordering. The food was decent, I'd say for the price they could have delivered a little more. For instance, my salmon salad was about $25 and it was decent but not outstanding. The ambiance was great -- we did the outdoor dining with heat lamps overlooking the lake. We would definitely come back again!

Was so excited to try this place and make it our new place to frequent. The restaurant is spacious, attractive and open. The food was light and tasty. The issue was we didn't get a bag for our to-gos. As we were leaving carrying our to-go boxes on our hands we asked the hostess for a bag. She said "oh your server didn't give you one?" the hostess then proceeded to suggest that we must have walked out on our bill and that's why we didn't get a to-go bag. How absolutely absurd, rude, revolting, and insensitive especially after not only paying but leaving a 31% tip!!!! Won't be back.

Went for an early New Years Eve dinner. Our waitress Susan was so nice and friendly. Helped with questions about the menu and even asked us if we wanted to change tables since the couple behind us were arguing loudly. Had the fried calamari which was light and came with 2 tasty dipping sauces. Entree was fish fry which was also light and delicious. Came with fries and coleslaw which tasted Homemade. The only reason not to give 5 stars was that the cook had the appetizer come out at same time as entree. I like eating one before the other

Service was great, servers were friendly and attentive. Unfortunately the food was not. After a great evening of views and good service we were really dissatisfied with our meal. My boyfriend, who spent $32 on the special which was the steak tips, spent the rest of the evening with food poisoning. The pasta sat in a bed of liquid, not sauce, and the portion of meat was small. He instantly felt ill upon finishing his meal. The bathrooms were also disgusting, which seemed to be a foreshadowing of how well the food is handled. I would only recommend this place for ambiance and drinks... but save yourself from a night with your head in the toilet and skip the entrees.

The hostess seemed like she's miserable. This place gets two stars because our server was really nice. The time between getting our appetizer and entree was almost an hour. The food was average at best. For the price, go to The Chophouse. It's so much better.

Walt Okon at The Dock on Wallenpaupack 205 Route 507, Hawley, PA 18428-7026 We had lunch at the Dock on Wallenpaupack at 205 Route 507, Hawley, PA 18428-7026 on 21 September 2022. Actually, it is not on the dock. The restaurant seating is high up on a very busy road with the dining seating out on the back porch deck. The distance to the water in down a major hill and actually far back from the water. That said it is still a beautiful view. The inside restaurant is beautiful. The food was very good. The prices were reansonable. Service was excellent and the staff was friendly and helpful. Yes, it is one of the key places to eat at the lake. Walt Okon, Springfield, Virginia.

It's a nice place inside, but the food wasn't very good. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and there was almost no chicken. My wife had the fish and chips and she said she thought it was packaged frozen and not very good. The waitress was ok, but wasn't at all friendly or inviting. The view from the dining room is a sliver of the lake between some trees that I imagine is pretty nice in winter when there are no leaves. And they have another dining area that may have better views, but that's not where they sat us so I can't say. It wasn't crowded at all, so I'm guessing you have to ask to sit there, not sure. I wouldn't say it was the worst experience we've had in the area, but it wasn't good enough that I'm looking forward to going back. My neighbor tells me we have to try a place at least 3 times before making a decision on if it's good or not. But there are much better places in the area so I don't know how soon our second visit will be.