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Bar With Piano - Dock's Oyster House, Atlantic City, NJ
Dock's Oyster House, Atlantic City, NJ
Dock's Oyster House, Atlantic City, NJ
Dock's Oyster House, Atlantic City, NJ
Docks Wines - Dock's Oyster House, Atlantic City, NJ

Dock's Oyster House

4.6
4.6
7645 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Owned and operated by the Dougherty family since 1897, Dock's Oyster House is an Atlantic City institution. Offering a full raw bar with as many as 10 different oysters per night along with clams, mussels, shrimp, crabmeat, chilled lobster, tuna sashimi and ceviche, Dock's is renowned for the freshest seafood in town along with great steaks and an award-winning wine list. Also offering a full bar, piano bar, daily happy hour and free parking.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 345-0092
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Dock's Oyster House has two small semi-private rooms for parties of 6-10 guests. The dining room can be reserved for larger parties. The entire restaurant can also be booked.
  • Private party contact
    Frank Dougherty: (609) 345-0092
  • Neighborhood
    Atlantic City
  • Cross street
    Georgia Avenue
  • Parking details
    There is a private lot adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

7,645 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Food was good. Ser

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  2. SeynaA

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Took awhile to be seated( with no apology). Took awhile to take our order. No one was very friendly

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  3. DaveS

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely great dining experience. Food was great, atmosphere is fantastic. Go, you'll love it.

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  4. Toni

    Atlantic City

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Food is nothing special and tables way too close to each other...

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  5. CPA62

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for dinner during the restaurant week. Food choice on the menu was awesome. Enjoyed the asparagus and crab soup and for entree had the crab cakes with vegetables. Dessert - key lime pie was yummy. Great service and enjoyed the delicious food. I would definitely visit this restaurant .

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food is good as always!! I go there a few times a month for happy hour!

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  7. Beth

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Docks has the best quality seafood in AC. I tried the crab cakes for the first time which were delicious. I was a little disappointed by the presentation, but that’s all. The cucumber martini is my favorite. Highly recommend for seafood lovers!

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  8. JessicaB

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, service & food. First time there. I’ll definitely go back!

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  9. Local

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Everything was just as we expected.From the service,to the food and atmosphere. My wife and I will definitely return. Hopefully soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Dock’s is nice option for seafood and good alcohol selection. The atmosphere is classic with a twist of modern. The open design lets the noise level creep up a bit when dozens of conversations are going, but it’s not enough to ruin your experience. I would recommend Dock’s for a first visit and more returns.

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  11. Michelle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    The food and service were great but my friend and I were sat next to some very drunk patrons who were rather unpleasant and definitely made a mess of the bathroom. Not the fault of the establishment but not a great experience overall.

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  12. DawnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Food and drinks were great!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience food, drinks and service top notch.

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  14. MicheleA

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best restaurant menu items during AC restaurant week. This has always been our favorite seafood restaurant and they didn’t disappoint us! Great food, cocktails and wine selection.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for Restaurant Week. This was our 4th time to dine at Dock’s. Never disappointed, always good food and service. Three of us had the filet mignon which was excellent. One person had the shrimp, also excellent. Kim was our server - very attentive. Highly recommend Dock’s.

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  16. NancyOCNJ

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Abe our server was great !

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  17. jbhomemaker1

    Atlantic City

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food at Doc’s was delicious! My husband and I enjoyed the broiled oysters and asparagus crab soup as appetizers. They were perfect! My entree of fried shrimp was classic- five jumbo shrimp with crunchy, not greasy, coating - and my husband’s crab cakes were flavorful, although not pure lump crabmeat. Both the cheese pie and key lime pie winners!

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  18. KathleenS

    Atlantic City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dock’s is a wonderful place. The service is great and the food is always wonderful.

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  19. JoeMar

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and service. Noise level was very loud. It definitely did not add positively to the overall dining experience.

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  20. Sunshine

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous! Waiter was great. Food was outstanding!

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  21. Samuelb

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Restaurant weekend for this place suck the crab cakes was horrible the mashed potatoes with old the water was disgusting and the service was poor very poor

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    One of the worse experiences ever. While the food was good, the service was undesirable. After many issues with the food, we couldn’t wait to leave the restaurant hungry.☹️☹️

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Restaurant Week menu. Very good and pleased!

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  24. RazzleDazzle7

    Atlantic City

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Began my Restaurant Week meal with the smooth, creamy & delicious Asparagus & Crab soup...always a winner. My entree was the Potato Encrusted Flounder in a Beurre Blanc sauce with Asparagus as the side vegetable on the plate. Moist and tasty flounder with al-dente cooked asparagus. Very good! Took my Key Lime Pie dessert home to enjoy later. This dessert is always outstanding & this year's pie didn't disappoint! "RJ" my server was attentive and professional. Overall a very pleasant dining experience!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second visit to DOH. It was even better than the first time! Impeccable service, the freshest oysters and fish. Simply outstanding! My go to in AC.

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  26. MarkL

    Stuttgart

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and delicious seafood at Dock's on a Saturday night. They seated us upstairs where a private party was just finishing up. The noise was a bit distracting for the first half hour or so, as the private party broke up and several attendees stayed by the upstairs bar conversing loudly. But our waiter made everything alright, and even had the kitchen split a house salad three ways for us. My advice: always order the special.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks were mixed perfectly. Old fashioned and Manhattan were amazing. Oysters were on. Point for appetizers. Dinners were mind boggling

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  28. chris

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal in AC

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  29. tamyg

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took our family out to dinner and it was wonderful! The service was outstanding and so friendly! The food was delicious and so fresh! Never disappointed when we go to Docks!!!! One of family favorites!!!!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. The food, the service, the atmosphere, etc...everything was great. I don’t have not one complaint. Can’t wait to go back.

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  31. MarionB

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We have been going to Docks for many years. We have never been disappointed. The wait staff are always very personable and accommodating. The food is always fresh and prepared well. We would recommend this restaurant highly.

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  32. JimS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Docks is always consistent and never cuts corners on quality. It is truly a diamond in the rough...or perhaps a pearl with all those delicious oysters.

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  33. LindseyC

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal with a wonderful waitress. Every year I ask to go here for my birthday dinner.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dock’s was nice. Our server Taz was good. The seating is a little uncomfortable being that you’re very close to your neighbor, but the food is good

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  35. hanktoo

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there many times over the years and its always been a treat. The place was modernized in the last few years to make the room much larger and spacious. If there was a downside before it was how cramped it could feel. That has been solved with the makeover, so it is totally aces! Never had a bad experience or a bad meal there. Always delivers.

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  36. AnnetteV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stephan the chef cooking was fabulous The waitress was very good she was very informative of the food and the specials also very attentive to our needs would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aways a great place to go while in AC. Friendly staff and the seafood it always fresh and cooked to perfection.

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  38. EugeneJ

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    had monday dinner at Dock's. The service was excellent with both our server and the team approach to providing quick service. Our waiter provided a couple of excellent recommendation after we asked some questions. My girlfriend enjoyed the special seafood risotto of the evening, we both enjoyed the cold oyster selection that was recommended and my crab au gratin which is one of thier classic dishes was to die for. Would definitely go back. Was superior to all the casino restaurants we went to and in most cases more reasonable.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! My go to place for an awesome meal, service and fun.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere!

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Dock's Oyster House is rated 4.6 stars by 7645 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Dock's Oyster House

2405 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Georgia Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Atlantic City
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a private lot adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (609) 345-0092
  • Private party facilities
    Dock's Oyster House has two small semi-private rooms for parties of 6-10 guests. The dining room can be reserved for larger parties. The entire restaurant can also be booked.
  • Private party contact
    Frank Dougherty: (609) 345-0092
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