By The Docks

Name: By The Docks
Address: 3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD, United States, 21220
Telephone: (410) 686-1188
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2001)

$30 and under

Seafood

3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Maryland is famous for it's crab cakes, and By The Docks is known for it's eight-ounce Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, steaks, and pasta's prepared by our chefs. Our menu includes various items from baby back ribs, slow roasted prime rib, hand cut steaks,and specialty sauteed dishes. Every sauce, soup and dressing is made from scratch. By The Docks welcomes families and large groups. Make reservations or call ahead for express carry out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 686-1188
Website
https://bythedocks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Morris
Catering
Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071
Private party facilities
Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071 to book your party.

Location
3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220
Neighborhood
Essex
Cross street
Bengies Rd.
Parking details
Plenty of parking on premises with handicap accessibility.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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By The Docks delights with "excellent service" and "delicious food," offering generous portions and standout dishes like crab cakes and lobster. The Sunday brunch is a highlight, though some note long lines and occasional service hiccups. Its cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a favorite for repeat visits and special occasions.

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TAMMY
Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely perfect. Our server was Kimberly and she was fantastic! We started with crab dip and Asian Brussels sprouts. The crab dip was creamy and cheesy with a lot of jumbo lump crab meat. The Brussels sprouts were decadent and very tasty. For our entrees we ordered the stuffed shrimp and jewels of the sea. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection. The lobster melted in my mouth. The shrimp were a nice size and the crab cakes were also jumbo lump. For dessert we ordered the creme brûlée and chocolate cake. They were delicious as well.
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Scott VIP
Baltimore / Maryland23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely. Laid back, but clean. The service from Brandon was perfect. The food was delicious and generous portions.
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Kim
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Out party of 5 loved the Sunday brunch. Food was delicious, our group loved the sushi, seafood Alfredo & the chocolate cake! Service top notch. Will return soon.
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Timothy VIP
Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was fun and the decor was exciting. The service is friendly!!
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Roger
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good and was seated one minute after the reservation time
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Timothy
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It took way too long to check in with the hostess. Once seated, our server, Josh H was excellent. He was extremely attentive. Always keeping our drinks filled and checking if everything was ok.
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Ronnie
Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We never got a table. Ended up, sitting at a very tight seated bar. none of the buffet food was hot and the raw oysters and sushi were at room temperature.
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Hershaw
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed that the venue owner packed the tables near the bar for the Father’s Day brunch making it an uncomfortable and dinning experience. It also appeared they were understaffed because food was consistently running out as well as plates. They quality of the food was disappointment for the price. It was not worth it. I feel the quality of the food has decreased over the years. I definitely will not be coming back or recommend the brunch to others.
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Donnesha
Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The only good experience was we were seated right away because we made a reservation via Open Table. The restaurant buffet had only one sided service which made the line to get your food really long. They ran out of French toast and pancakes and it took them some time before replenishing those items. My server although friendly was not attentive. My husband did not get his omelette until we were full and ready to leave. He couldn’t even enjoy it. My scrambled eggs were so runny, I did not eat them. Our server forgot our cocktails. When we finally got them, they were delicious. Although the food was favorable, the long line to get your food, and the sub par service makes us not wanting to return.
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Patricia
Baltimore / Maryland13 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Extreme long line for buffet, by the time you get to the food, half the items were empty. Food was not covered therefore cold . Sat at the table for about 15 minutes before even acknowledged by wait staff. Very disappointing, do not recommend
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By The Docks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 686-1188.

By The Docks is rated 4.5 stars by 2001 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Bengies Rd.
Neighborhood
Essex
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking on premises with handicap accessibility.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Morris
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bythedocks.com/
Phone number
(410) 686-1188
Catering
Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071
Private party facilities
Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071 to book your party.

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