Trani's Dockside Station

My wife and I spotted this place on our morning walk around the marina and recognized the Trani name and decided to give it a shot with another couple from church and I’m glad we did. Great off the beaten path 5 star cuisine. This is more of a fine dining experience with smaller portions and everything is à la carte so it can get pricey, but the food is amazing and the Peruvian Bay Scallops from the Oyster bar were the best I’ve ever had. There is an extensive wine list and a full bar which is nice. The service was exceptional and if you are lucky enough to get Cole he will become your food journey guide and not just your waiter, so trust him😊 Lastly hats off to the chef for the delicious traditional yet outside the box food he prepared. A great experience!

Wonderful restaurant! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the staff is fantastic, and the food is absolutely delicious. The wait time was short, which made the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend this place!

What a fantastic unassuming restaurant out in San Pedro. Our family loved the vibe, the staff and the food experience and it was perfect. From the wine to the cocktails, we all enjoyed the evening. Looking forward to next time.

I would recommend anyone who loves fresh seafood, ambience and amazing service here. The parking was free. We arrived at 6:30 with reservations and had no issues. Our waitress Jennifer made sure our first experience was one to remember. She explained everything, I was wowed by the freshness of the seafood to the house made juices. They do orders upfront with time to decide. The tomahawk was enough for us to split 10/10 as we waited we got drinks and bread. We also got pasta which is intended for one person but ate as a side 10/10. Dessert was to die for and an amazing price. I came to celebrate my friend’s birthday and she was so happy.

I was in Thursday night with some friends. First off the ambiance of the place was off the charts. I had the sausage gnocchi for my entree and it was wonderful, next time I’m going to try the mushroom pappardelle. What put our experience over the top was our server Anthony. So kind and attended to our every need. He was fantastic. Looking forward to coming back.

We were extremely disappointed with the pacing and coursing of our meal, especially given our long history with this restaurant. We have recommended this place to several people and have brought many patrons here over time. We dine here frequently with groups, and our visits consistently involve full meals with multiple courses. Because we have experienced issues with improper coursing here before, we were very intentional and clear with our waitress from the start. We specifically asked for the oysters to be brought out first on their own. Instead, they arrived at the same time as the bread, despite us clearly stating otherwise. We also asked that the meal be properly paced overall and that courses be brought out separately. That request was ignored throughout the night. The salad and appetizers were brought out together even though we asked for them to come separately, and later when the pasta was brought out at the same time as the steak despite us explicitly asking for the steak to be served last. When we raised these concerns, the waitress claimed that we had not given these instructions, which was simply untrue. We reiterated our requests multiple times precisely to avoid this situation. To make matters worse, when the steak was sent back, she said a new one would be made, but the same steak was returned—now overcooked. The food itself was good, but yesterday’s experience was terrible. This restaurant presents itself as an upscale dining experience, yet it consistently struggles with one of the most basic expectations of fine dining: properly coursing and pacing a meal. Given our loyalty and the level of dining we consistently order here, this was extremely disappointing.

I've been wanting to stop by this establishment for a long time considering it's close to where my boat is. The service was really great and I love the clam chowder here. This was the only thing I ate because I had just eaten at a different place and basically came in to try one of their many scotches they have at the bar. I saw the food all around me that other people were ordering and it looked very delicious and appetizing. Andrew was our bartender and he was great at keeping the drinks flowing. Stop inside and get yourself something delicious to eat as well as something to wash it down with from the bar, you won't regret it.

The vibe is cool, the menu has care and thought… and the service was great. It was a throwback restaurant experience in an era where quality and service have somehow become afterthoughts in the dining out world since Covid. You’re gonna spend some cash, but that comes with the territory. I’ll be back, and will recommend it to those who appreciate this kind of dining. Great presentation.

5 stars outstanding! Great place to celebrate birthday! Food - very good, we had raw oysters, calamari (a must), and squash blossoms (a must) for appetizers Pasta - bolognese bucatini, a little salty but yummy! Main course - Swordfish Milanese (so good!) and 2 lbs American Wagyu Ribeye bone in (oh la la so yummy). The four of us were so full and didn't have any desert. What a great place to have a great meal with friends and family!

This is long overdue. We came here on a whim because we were in the area and starving. We arrived right when they first opened up for dinner service, and there was plenty of parking as they have this huge lot for themselves. The staff were so friendly and accommodating even though (1) we didn't have a reservation and (2) we felt rather underdressed when we saw how elegant this establishment was upon entering. Regardless, we were greeted super warmly and seated even more promptly. I'm kicking myself right now because I cannot recall our server's name, but she was amazing! She was so friendly, patient and took the time to explain the menu and made recommendations after inquiring our likes and dislikes. We ended up ordering the Peruvian Bay Scallops, Manila Clams, Jim's Clam Chowder, Sausage Gnocchi, Fish & Chips, and their Crispy Alaska Halibut. We enjoyed them all immensely, and were insanely full with leftovers by the end. Our absolute favorites were the halibut (a limited special that actually sold out later in the evening), scallops, clams, chowder and gnocchi; basically only the fish & chips paled in comparison to all the other deliciousness that we ordered. We also got a couple of drinks (kicking myself again because I can't recall the names but they were refreshing and tasty!) that our server recommended, as well as ice cream for dessert! This was an incredible dining EXPERIENCE for us, just as our server explained was the mission of this restaurant and delivered! We felt like we were celebrating an anniversary or birthday because she, the establishment itself, and the yummy food made us feel that special! We left so happy and full. We can't wait to return the next time we're in the area. We will definitely aim to make a reservation next time, just in case, as this large restaurant became packed quite quickly, understandably.

We had another fantastic night at Trani's Dockside Station. We stopped in after attending the soft opening of the new Majestic up the street and brought some friends who had never been before. They absolutely loved it, especially the live guitar music, played beautifully all evening by a very talented young woman who set the perfect vibe. As always, Manager Robyn greeted us with her warm, friendly energy, and our server Blake did a fine job taking care of us throughout the night. We kicked things off with a few of my favorites: Peruvian Bay Scallops - Sweet, delicate, and perfectly chilled with bright citrus and spice. Garlic Bread Squash Blossoms - Light, crisp, and filled with that addictive garlicky goodness. BLT Salad - Fresh, crisp greens with smoky bacon and juicy tomatoes; the kind of salad you actually look forward to ordering. Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Golden, caramelized, and dangerously addicting -- truly YUM. A quick note for wine lovers: if you bring your own bottle, the corkage fee is $25, so make it a good one! For our entrées, we went family-style, which was the right call because everything was excellent: Chicken Parmesan - Tender cutlet, crisp coating, and a rich marinara topped with melted cheese. Sausage Gnocchi - Pillowy gnocchi with savory sausage and just the right amount of heat. Mushroom Pappardelle - Earthy, creamy, and luxurious; a standout dish of the night. All in all, it was a wonderful evening of great food, great service, and great company. Trani's Dockside continues to be one of our favorite San Pedro spots, and now our friends are fans too. Highly recommend!

Saw his spot and my wife immediately opened her harbor side should visit list. She had a mimosa and I had soda we shared some garlic bread and Washington st oysters! Yum! Waiter was great! Super fun old pictures here!

Second time having dinner at Trani's dockside and both times have been great! Kind of an unexpected place in the middle of the docks but very nice layout. Dark, but not too dark -sexy. Service was standout on both visits. And we usually go early bc we are old . So it was not super busy at 530p but was packed both visits by 7p. This latest trip we started with the local calamari which was sweet and fantastic - haven't had it sweet before but am now craving it. We also split a half dozen oysters which is always a must. For entrees he got the swordfish Milanese and a side of mashed potatoes and I got the lobster + ink rigatoni. Both were delicious and filling but I was definitely envious of the swordfish dish. I had a small bite and wanted more! The mashed potatoes were fluffy and decadent and we split those. We also had 2 glasses of their New Zealand sauv blanc but I cannot for the life of me remember the name. Perfect with what we ordered and the server recommended it. If you haven't been, definitely check it out!

They have their own parking lot so that's nice. We sat outside with the fur-baby which they opened just for us so that was really nice of them. Food: Oysters were nice and fresh. The carpaccio was AMAZING. The swordfish I do remember was not great, didn't have much flavor, I think we even mentioned it to the staff since it was recommended to us but they didn't really do or say much. The dessert was good. Overall a good experience.

This place was very deceiving from the outside and pleasantly surprised how stunning the inside was, very chic ambience. I'm conflicted on the rating, what I should give due to all the hiccups..? I would give it more of a 3 1/2 stars. Too bad the service was so poorly executed at astonished me that this restaurant has been open for years when it acts like it's a newly opened if not a soft serve opening of a new restaurant, because they were so, so, so slow. Not a single person not the manager came over to apologize that it took our drinks forever about 20 to 30 minutes and the food took even longer. (Granted it was a Sat night so you would figured they would have at least 3 -4 bartenders working). Not only did the food took forever, they screwed up our order too. But, they rectified it very fast and it came out quickly. Normally a manager or server would have come over with a complementary drinks on them or an appetizer or two but nothing. Like I said, no apologizes, no acknowledgment that they screwed up and they're sorry for the slow service. We were at the restaurant for over two hours+, probably closer to three hours because it took so long! Drinks: Pink Dream(Aspen Vodka) drink, wow, didn't even taste like an alcoholic drink! The kids wanted one but a virgin one. Which I think they should sell a mocktail of this drink. The food is great: Appetizers: * calamari- very good * raw oysters-good * tuna tartar- fresh and tasty Dinner: * wild caught sea bass was cooked perfectly and not overly seasoned, very fresh! *pastas - don't know, but the kid who ordered it liked it *the spiny lobster was so out so they gave it to us with shrimp but charged the same price Sides: *spinach w/bacon *broccolini *mashed potatoes I might have missed something else... Would I go back? I would, the food was great. But the service and wait time is something not to be desired to experience again.., so I am hesitant... There are so many good restaurants now so why go back to one that isn't up to par with hospitality...

What a hidden gem! 5 stars all-around for Trani's Dockside. Plenty of parking, yay! The ambiance is fun, lively with cute and cool decor and photos on the walls. You can sit at the bar, the oyster bar, at a table indoor or outside on the patio. Service was phenomenal. Lauren curated our entire dining experience based off what we ordered. She suggested the best wines, I was obsessed with Italian Vermentino. She had our courses delivered in perfect cadence for us to enjoy each dish. Sea bass aguachile: light, citrusy, perfect in flavors and textures. Peruvian Bay Scallops: This is dreamy with wonderful Thai flavors packed in each small bite. I woke up the next day, wanting more. Clam Chowder: Best I've had in a long time. Garlic bread: buttery, parmesan,crispy on the outside and soft on the inside (pairs so well with the chowder- thanks, Lauren!) Sausage gnocchi: pasta made fresh in-house , topped with a light tomato sauce and sausage crumbles, SO good! Halibut: flaky, buttery, delicious. Brown butter mashed potatoes: fabulous. Rosemary panna cotta: unique, intriguing, delectable. Vermentino and Caymus Cab paired so well with our meal. Trani's Lager: hints of honey We've definitely found a new favorite local spot. We'll be back sooner than later!

Had calamari as a starter and it so good, for the main the swordfish and I even ate the tomatoes and I don't like tomatoes!! Service was above and beyond excellent and the ambiance was amazing. 10/10 highly recommended! I will be returning

Disappointing and unwelcoming Walked into Trani's hoping for a classic San Pedro experience and instead got completely brushed off. We didn't have a reservation, so I politely asked if we could sit at the bar while waiting. The response? "No, the bar is full" -- with six people sitting there. So apparently six equals "packed now." Then the host casually throws out a two-hour wait, which is honestly laughable. Nothing about this place -- especially the food -- justifies a two-hour wait. At that point it was clear they simply didn't want to seat us. No effort, no hospitality, no solution. Plenty of restaurants know how to treat walk-ins like humans. This was not one of them. Won't be back, and I won't be recommending it to anyone visiting San Pedro.

Recently celebrated with family at this restaurant. Easy parking out front. It wasn't packed when we first got there, but eventually filled in quickly. My family and I enjoyed a number of items.. best of which was the softshell crab appetizer, steak, Brussel sprouts, sausage pasta, and mashed potatoes. The chicken Parm was good, but I don't think I ordered it again. My mom had the fish and chips and thought the fish could be seasoned a lot better. Brown butter cake was good as well. Beautiful Restaurant and all in all good evening.

The good: I came here for Valentine's day and enjoyed how they had a special Valentine's day brunch option without it being pre-fixed. The prices were very fair and the seafood was fresh! There was plenty of parking. They had both indoor and outdoor dining options. I tried the sour cream ice cream with apple crumble for dessert, the tostada as an appetizer, and an eggplant with prosciutto sandwich (added meat for an extra cost) as well as the swordfish dish. I loved the dessert and how it wasn't too sweet. The sour cream ice cream reminded me of cream cheese frosting on the apple cake my mom used to make. The swordfish was stellar and was our favorite dish of the day. The fish was so meaty, flavorful and nicely cooked. I definitely want to come back here and try more of their fresh seafood options. The bad: The tostada was a tad salty for me. The sandwich was also on the salty side. The interesting: They had a lot of great oyster and scallop options. Everyone who came that day was a couple. My husband and I were both surprised that there was a candle lit in the bathroom. I loved the unconventional shape of the bathroom sink.

Condiments. Pleasantries. Ice. Service. The order of importance changes frequently. It fries my eggs to have to ask for condiments. If Howard Hughes was cool with having mustard or ketchup bottles on his 18th century fine Italian dining table, why can't this place do the same? If fish and chips are on your menu, you better believe I want malt vinegar and ketchup. I shouldn't have to ask. Details like condiments, ice for water, offering fresh cocktails, welcoming guests and thanking them after dining should not be practices reserved for experts. Arriving at a restaurant with a sea of empty tables is awesome. Not so awesome is to be escorted to a table that's been designated for a reservation in 75 minutes. I spoke up and asked for a different table and they obliged. I'm not a fan of ordering all at once. I feel pressured to make selections when all I want to do is order something. Nosh. Order something else. Sip a cocktail. Order something we can share. Nosh on another something. Discuss entrees and sip some more. Service was friendly, but that order-everything-at-once-process, ahem, sucks. Food was "coursed" as promised, but that method is not our vibe. Plus setting plates at the table and running away doesn't count as service. Not ever. The food was tasty: New Style calamari was delicious. Crispy brussels with cashews and basil were divine. He enjoyed his kumamoto oysters and seabass aguachile. The garlic sourdough was seriously lacking garlic, but it was chewy good with parm. Fish was crispy yummy, chips (fries) were soggy. Majestic tarter sauce was lickety-doo-dah delish. The swordfish milanese was the best dish of the night. Serving food on platforms is silly - we needed a booster chair to see and reach the oysters. I tolerated the platform the fish and chips were served on. Dessert would have been great, but the longer we waited for dessert menus, the more we wanted to be home to enjoy the chocolate cake with homemade chocolate buttercream I had made the day before. No time for pleasantries here. On the way out none of the 3 employees at the hostess stand said "boo". It's a mad world.

Came here to celebrate a special occasion and left feeling very underwhelmed. Flavors on the menu sound bold and unique. Most of the dishes were bland and lacking: Brussels: 4/5 very good, one of the best items we had. Good texture, fried but not greasy. The herbs & peanuts added a good contrasting texture. Ink rigatoni: 2/5 needed more flavor: salt, spice & possibly parm? Very minimal amounts of seafood on the plate. Mussels were fishy, calamari over cooked. Pork chop: 3/5 coulda been a home run if it had more grilled flavor, possibly salt and some parts were definitely undercooked for pork. Calamari: 2/5 portion was very small, but that wasn't the problem. It was very chewy and the sauce was super rich and drenching it. One bite was good, by the third I was regretting my decision. Fatty tuna: 5/5 super good fish, light and fresh. Home made potato chips were a really nice touch. I could have eaten two of these. Drinks were strong, but not super flavorful. Kinda had a repeating theme for the evening. I hope I came on an off day/evening.

My boyfriend and I were both wowed by this place. We live close by so it had been in my bookmarks for a while. Interior is spacious and inviting. Half old school with odd upholstered chairs lol half modern with a partially open kitchen. For the price point, the food surpasses expectations. Really good for a decent price. Grilled broccolini: so good! Had so much grilled/roasted flavor. I love that it was chopped. Def get this for some veggies. Grilled bread: delicious! Salty but in a good way. And the sauce that comes on the board is so unique and delicious. I think it was some sort of butter/puree with white chillies. Goes well with any pasta dish to soak up the sauce. Squash blossoms: good but prob wouldn't get again. The house made ricotta it came it under it however was standout and delicious. Scallops: loved the layers of flavors. Thai inspired with cashew, fried garlic, lime? And a dollop of coconut cream. I mixed it all together before eating it. Yum! Chicken parmigiana: my bf and I never get chicken parmigiana because it is what it is lol. We thought we would just try it and again I am never wowed by chicken parm lol. That being said it was good... nice lightly fried. The ricotta and basil really did wonders for it. Wouldn't order it again but makes sense for the location and clientele. Def one of our new local spots!

Had an amazing dinner here. I've been wanting to try this place out since they opened this summer and it did not disappoint. We were a large party and they were very accommodating. Service was wonderful. Drinks were great. I loved the squash blossoms and trout. I also liked the garlic bread. Ambiance is great, I like that it's a newer restaurant and has a more modern design. They have plenty of parking outside. Grateful to have a delicious restaurant like this nearby.

Amazing food, beautiful ambience and easy parking! I love how the building inside is newly renovated. My husband and I went for lunch. Our waiter was training someone but they both knew the menu well. They informed us they serve locally caught fish daily and everything is made mostly in house. The only downside is they took a while to come around and refill our drinks but i'll give them another shot, they just opened and are doing a great job!Definitely recommend coming here.

I came here Saturday night after the punk rock festival. My partner and I were sat outside as it was very crowded inside. The waitress was extremely nice and friendly and definitely knew the ins and outs of the menu. My partner was torn between two different dishes and the waitress was able to describe both in depth very accurately. She had definitely taken a minute to study the menu and understand what's on it. My partner ordered a chicken dish and absolutely loved it. He also had a glass of whiskey that he said was good. I wasn't too hungry so I had an order of fries with ketchup and that was pretty tasty. Overall we had a really nice experience. I would definitely come back here if I'm ever in the area. The price we paid was beyond reasonable for not just the food that we got but the quality of service.

Food amazing. Server Cole friendly. Ambiance great. Cons ~ I got charged for something we didn't order and when I requested to have my left over pork chops to-go, realized right before we left that they didn't sack it! Would have been nice to have some leftovers for later. Bill came out to about $500- party of 6.

Had lunch here on a Wednesday. This place was totally empty when we arrived at 11:30am. By the time we finished eating, every table in the house was packed. It's got an upscale vibe, but it's still okay to come dressed casually. Started off with their Peruvian bay scallops, and they were amazing! The ginger lime sauce the fresh scallops are sitting in pair so we'll with the coconut air served on top. It's a perfect balance of sweet, sour, refreshing, and flavorful. I'll order it again every time I come back here. For lunch, I had the fish and chips. The friend fish wasn't my favorite, but it had a really nice crisp to it. I did really like the fries though. They were seasoned perfectly. It didn't come served with ketchup, so I had to request some. And they don't have ranch, if you're like me and love dipping your fries in ranch.

First time here and what a nice place. Near the water but actually behind some large warehouse like buildings, so no view. Very busy night so a bit noisy. Our servers Eleanor and Don were so nice and attentive. Made us feel so welcomed and relaxed. Ordered the Peruvian scallops and fatty tuna tostada which were really tasty. Had the swordfish, fish and chips, side of mashed potatoes, Brussels, and garlic bread. All very good and the portions were very generous. After dinner enjoyed some gelato and the sunken city dish which were both very good. Plenty of free parking front and rear. A great dining experience made even better by the courtesy and respect from Don our server. A great place to enjoy a seafood dinner.

Amazing restaurant hidden in an industrial area near the cruise port. Busy Friday night but the service was excellent as servers raced from table to table. Unique dishes in this charming space. Everything was delicious; scallops, black ink squid pasta, and soft shell crab.

Great food, fun menu and service. Wonderful blend of flavorful dishes and cocktails. A definite add to your special weekend date night.

Always good food and service. We decided to try their brunch. Dinner is usually busy so be sure to make reservations no matter when you go!

Food is great and so is the service! Atmosphere is great as well; people who work there are genuinely concerned about the customer and insure all your requests are met. Great place to dine!

Food, service, ambiance. It was all great! Our server was awesome! Took charge and she knew exactly how to answer our questions, made great suggestions and was attentive the whole time. We enjoyed every item we tried, we had the fresh Peruvian scallops, the garlic bread, the sausage gnocchi, chicken parm, fish n chips, espresso rubbed pork chop and the halibut Milanese. For sides we had the brown butter mashed potatoes and the crispy Brussels and both were delicious. Every single item was fresh, flavorful and fantastic! Can't wait to eat here again!

Food, service, cocktails and ambiance were excellent. We had calamari and cocktails to start and then shared the pork chop for the main course. I'll be back for brunch.

New items on the menu The lobsters spaghetti with I think brown butter sauce, perfectly al dente noodles I watched the Chef prepare it sitting atthe raw bar. Lots of lobster pieces MS order if it's still on the menu Swordfish with cherry tomatoes, and green olives. Perfect char, swordfish and the cherry tomatoes at perfect sweetness, while the green olives adds the salty. Rosemary Panna cotta dessert with candy, pecans, and caramel on top. This dessert is presented in a glass. Dig your spoon in so you get the pecan the caramel and the Panna cotta and one bite the flavor perry is smooth not too sweet just perfect. As always, great service and a lively crowd for Friday night dinner

Decided to try this new place while visiting. We were here on Sunday so it was a brunch menu. Katie our server was very attentive and sweet. The food did not disappoint. All the food was great! Very fresh and tasty! The gelato was top notch!!

Wow, now I can see why so many locals have recommended this place. Normally at any given restaurant, I can find a couple things on the menu I wanna try but almost everything on the menu sounded like a high class cuisine experience. Luckily my friends and I were able to share a few of the appetizers and then each get an entrée so we did get to try quite a few, but I have to come back Because there's so many more. I wanna try. Our server was Lauren and she did an excellent job with recommendations and the food allergies at our table. I had the Alaskan halibut which was on special cooked in ink. We devoured the calamari before I could even get a photo of it because it was the best calamari I've ever had. Everything was beautifully presented. This would be a great date, spot or business meeting or family restaurant really is a special place. The patio outdoor is lovely and the indoor has a very romantic classy vibe. Thank you for an incredible experience definitely in my top restaurants of all time.

We have always really like Dockside; however last nights dinner experience for our party of 4 was not up to par. We had a reservation were seated by the front window with the long bar table right next to us. Our waitress Domonique was very friendly and we enjoyed her bubbly personality and humor. She took our selections timely and suggested the order to serve them. Then we hit slow motion, the food came over the next one hour and twenty minutes with large pauses between items, which we ordered to share family style, except for the 4 clam chowders. As we sat there waiting, the long bar table got busy and the noise level was such that it was truly difficult to talk among the four of us. Granted it was a busy night and I can somewhat understand the backup in the kitchen but this was bordering absurd and most uncomfortable as the other two in our party had never been to Dockside and we had built up how much we liked it and they were a bit disappointed in the experience and I doubt they will be Dockside again . A recap of the food, we ordered the squash blossoms, followed by clam chowder, then the short rib pasta and gnocchi with sausage. The squash blossoms were to say the least tiny compared to past dinners at Dockside, but they were tasty as always. The clam chowder was excellent as were the two pasta dishes. Other than the tiny squash blossoms, the food was excellent; however the overall experience was less than wonderful but certainly memorable. Paul, you can certainly do better.

The food was very good. The service was attentive without being intrusive. It's a lovely restaurant. Bit loud for me but that won't stop us from coming back. Fun evening.

My family has been here since my first review with no complaints so we came back for Father's Day. Reservation was made for 6 - we showed up with 4 because my son and grandson overslept after their morning fun. Wife thought not hitting our number reserved might be a problem, but we were seated and our son showed up with his toddler a bit late. This is not really "kid friendly" no crayons, drawing placemats or such but they had an ample supply of high chairs. Our grandson was on just about his best behavior so no problems their. The food was very good with the best being lamb, chicken, and fish dishes. Drinks were good and the dessert hit the spot. I love their bread. Veggies were well prepared. Service was friendly and generally good but we felt a bit forgotten at one point when our server may have gone on break. Parking was very easy. All in all, we'd go back.

I love my hometown, but I don't think we're the best food scene around. I'm usually going to Long Beach or out to LA. That said, what a great addition to our little town. It's so nice to eat at a restaurant where the chefs know how to season things well! Everything was delicious and flavorful. I'm vegan, and was able to enjoy a lot of the food here. Slater, our amazing server, answered my questions and made sure I was able to have a great, filling meal with several modifications. This feels like a trendy restaurant you'd go to in LA, so it's nice to have it right here in our town. Can't wait to be back! Great for special occasions and date night!

Lovely dinner, sat on patio with great vibes and tunes, varied menu. Hope you get Blake as your server - he's awesome!

Very lively place. Service was good but a bit slow. Wouldn't recommend the place when you are very hungry. But the wait was worth it. Most of the dishes we ordered came out great. Highly recommend the Crispy Shark, Ink Rigatoni, fresh Oysters, and clam chowder. I would skip the Pork Chop.

Really tasty, I got the Mushroom pappardelle, the calamari and the fish and chips for the kids, the pasta was so good I didn't miss the protein which my husband wanted to add (they don't allow any add ons with this pasta dish). We sat outside, nicely kept space. Kids enjoyed the fish and chips and the calamari as good. Will return and try more dishes!

A hidden gem. You walk in and are surprised by the ambiance. Love the industrial decor. The fish is fresh and the menu is interesting. Love everything about Dockside!

Nice setting, good service and good food. It was a bit loud inside, but typical of restaurants with the more modern decor and hard surfaces. I had a bit of trouble finding dishes I could eat due to food restrictions, but the wait staff was very helpful and conferred with the chef. The other 3 in our party enjoyed their meals as well.

Looks very pretty and sophisticated, but not overpriced. There's plenty of parking. The surrounding looks a little bare, but this place looks nice inside. I only stopped for a drink and an appetizer and it was delicious. I had a small pasta dish which was tasty and just the right size.

The food was so good! There were four of us and we just ordered a bunch of plates and tried everything like tapas. It was the way to go. The soft shelled crab was good. The orange salad was a favorite. One side was better than the next. We will be back.

The manager, Sylvia, was the LEAST accommodating of anyone I've encountered in my 55 years in working in restaurants and dining. Went in to sit at our reserved table, she wouldn't sit me until half the party was present. When seated, an elderly man with back problems complained about metal chair (everyone else in the restaurant had cushioned chairs) she says, "You're going to have to make do." Food delivery was an auction, "Who order the....?" Rating for food an 8.5, server, bussing, expediters a 1.0; manager Sylvia a -10. She should not be in hospitality!!

We went to celebrate my birthday with my family and had such a memorable dinner! The food was amazing, ambiance is wonderful. We especially loved the bread, brussels sprouts, chicken parm, halibut and peach sorbet. Blake was our waiter and was very accommodating. We will definitely be back soon!

I can't believe this place hasn't blown up! The ambiance and decor is the level of restaurants in Manhattan Beach or Hermosa or Riviera. I was greeted with a birthday card waiting for me at my table. The server continued the welcome and knew all the foods on the menu from her experience. Therefore I ordered all her recommendations. I shared with my two gal friends 6 Kumamoto, 12 Peruvian Bay Scallops, Fatty Bluefin Tuna, calamari New style, baby romaine, mushroom gnocchi, rosemary panna cotta and orange olive oil cake. My favorite was the scallops, calamari, gnocchi and pana cotta. The staff also brought out a sorbet with a candle to top off my birthday and I greatly appreciate it. This will be a great place for small company lunches or dinners for the holidays.

OK, I'm gonna have to go with four stars on this. We had an excellent evening and for the most part of the food is delicious. Our server was exceptional and made the experience really great, the lamb meatballs are no good. Repeat, I recommend not getting the lamb meatballs. The calamari was very tasty, but too many of the leggy pieces for my liking. They were doing the handcrafted high-end cocktail thing with homemade juices, but to be honest, it made the cocktails a little too tart, especially when it came to the margarita. The one thing I will say is we had the pork and pasta dish both of those were exceptional. Very very delicious. Honestly, and overall great experience and will probably be back, but billing itself so high as a top restaurant I thought the food left a little to be desired

I came here on my birthday and enjoyed the food and service. Jennifer was our server and she was amazing. She gave impeccable service and suggested the best drinks. I'm excited to come back again and tell my friends. Food: Bluefin tuna Wedge salad Clam chowder Lobster ink pasta Age prime New York Drinks: Cucumber refresher Riot punch Expresso martini

1. The flat iron steak said 8 oz and I got 2 steps of steak. Wow. Disappointed there. I was surprised. 2. The person who brought the food out did not ask if we wanted anything else...hmmmm that's poor service. 3. My significant other and I were seated at a small table so close to the couple on the left and right. We could hear every conversation. Not comfortable at all.

My husband grew up in Pedro and remembers this location as Canetti's and had fond memories of the place, so he as well as I were excited to try Trani's Dockside since it opened. I'm not from Pedro but since marrying my husband 30 years ago, I have been accustomed to the good food in the area. And knowing the representation of Trani's in Pedro, we were expecting good food... My husband and I, along with some other family members, decided to try this place for the first time last night. I made reservations since it was a Saturday evening, and we were seated within our allotted time. The ambience was nice, festive, and bustling with conversation. So, having a quiet dinner is out of the question; we could hardly hear one another across the table. We ordered quite a bit of food, wanting to try a bit of everything. Appetizers: Bay scallops: the coconut foam is all we tasted, if they were to float in a sauce of ginger, garlic, cilantro, it was watered down since there was no specific flavor profile to be found, and out of the 6 scallops, only one had a cashew. Squash Blossom: if you like breading, then that's what you got. The blossoms were either very small or nonexistent, so we were just eating deep-fried breading, the Grana Padano was very faint and added nothing to the dish. Calamari: we like the one at J. Trani's so we assumed that is would be the same, but it's not, the amount is very small in comparison to J. Trani 's, and the "Thai" flavor wasn't there or very faint. Although the calamari was well-cooked and deep-fried, there was no sauce. Garlic Bread: where's the garlic, literally, there was no garlic, just parmesan cheese shredded on top. The bread had no distinguishing flavor. My mother, who wanted garlic bread, asked me at the end of dinner if we got our garlic bread; now that's telling. Salads/Soup: Orange/Wild Arugula: the salad was fresh and plentiful the dressing was on the light side but you can taste a hint of the honey orange vinaigrette Baby Romaine: I believe this was to be equivalent to a Caesar's salad, it is huge, the romaine looked old and wilted, the dressing was overwhelming and drenched the romaine, I assume to hide the lackluster romaine. I even tried to share it with others, but no takers, so 80% of it was uneaten. It was that unappetizing. Clam Chowder: the consistency was good, and the flavor was surprisingly good but the bacon overpowered the profile of the dish. Main Entree: Lobster/Ink Rigatoni: married to an Italian and eating pasta quite a bit over the years, I was truly disappointed in this dish. The pasta was not al dente but a bit undercooked, which made the overall dish underwhelming, so I couldn't finish it. Fish/Chip: it was just okay, but for the price, it could have been better Swordfish: the fish was cooked well, and the sauce was tasty but could have used a bit more salt. (Had to order the swordfish since they ran out of the Halibut at 6:45pm; when they open at 5pm. How do you not inform the guests once seated that the restaurant is out of a dish when they are reviewing the menu, then tell them when they are ordering?) 8oz Wagyu Flat Iron Steak: the steak needed more seasoning, for an expensive piece of meat, we expected more in the flavor profile than what was presented. Dessert: Typically, we order dessert, but since we were all so underwhelmed with the food, we forewent dessert, which is sad since we all love dessert. We expected to pay a pretty penny for the dinner but we also expected better food and that is something we didn't receive. Overall, we tried it but won't be back.

Fantastic food, ambiance and service! Our wonderful server, Blake, pointed us in the right "menu direction", since this was our first visit. The garlic bread tasted like it was made by angels. So fluffy! Stuffed squash blossoms and calamari are the kind of dishes that make you wish you could cook even remotely this well. You can't, and there is no way you will match their amazing flavors and textures. This place is a sparkling treasure in a fascinating part of the old L.A. docks. We will definitely be back.