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Name: Dock's Oyster House
Address: 2405 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 08401
Telephone: (609) 345-0092
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Dock's Oyster House

4.6

7662 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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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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
Website
http://www.docksoysterhouse.com/
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

Location
2405 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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

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Alternative Raw Bar Selections

Shrimp Ceviche$14.00
shrimp marinated in citrus with jalapeno, tomato, bell pepper, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, onion
Scallop Ceviche$14.00
Scallops, jalapeno, cucumber, cilantro, orange, shallot, lemon juice
Snapper Crudo$12.50
watercress pesto, red onion, pistachio, radish
Fluke Crudo$12.50
pickled red onion, jalapeno, piquant peppers, herb de provence
Crabmeat Cocktail$22.00
jumbo lump crabmeat served with a Dijon aioli
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$19.50
four large shrimp served with our house made cocktail sauce
Chilled One Pound Lobster$22.00
Dijon aioli, cocktail sauce, lemon
Clams on the Half Shell$12.00
six littleneck or top necks
Tuna Tartar$15.00
avocado, cucumber, chives, sesame seeds, crispy wonton with wasabi topika

Chilled Shellfish Samplers

Chilled Shellfish Samplers - For Two$39.00
3 oysters, 3 clams, 2 shrimp, 6 mussels, shrimp ceviche, crabmeat, and ½ of a chilled lobster
Chilled Shellfish Samplers - For Four$73.00
6 oysters, 6 clams, 4 shrimp, 12 mussels, crabmeat, shrimp ceviche, and a chilled 1 lb lobster

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$11.50
dipped in a light batter, fried and served with lemon and fresh marinara sauce
Steamed Clams$14.00
in a savory brew of tomato, wine, garlic, hot pepper and onion
Broiled Oysters
choice of rockefeller, champagne leek
- Piece$3.00
Fried Oysters
choice of plain, marinara, buffalo, or wasabi crusted
- Piece$3.00
Clams Casino$12.00
top neck clams, broiled with butter, red and green pepper, lemon and bacon
Appetizer Medley$14.00
oysters rockefeller, clams casino and grilled jumbo shrimp
Grilled Octopus$14.50
herbs, runner beans

Soups / Salads

Oyster Stew$12.00
a classic recipe of whole oysters, milk, cream & seasonings
Arugula Salad$9.50
Jersey arugula, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan with lemon and olive oil
- Add Six Grilled Shrimp$27.00
Caesar Salad$9.50
Beet Salad$9.75
mixed greens with toasted pistachios, goat cheese, mandarin orange vinaigrette
Dock's House Salad$9.00
mixed greens with toasted walnuts, blue cheese, apples and cider vinaigrette

Chowders

Maine$10.00
like New England but better
Manhattan$10.00
Corn and Crab$11.00

Entrees

Seared Sea Scallops$38.00
over mashed potatoes with lemon vinaigrette, broccoli rabe and roasted tomatoes
Pan Sautéed Blackened Red Snapper$31.50
blackened, with clams, shrimp, andouille, jambalaya
Pecan Crusted Salmon$31.00
over sautéed spinach, mushrooms and apples and drizzled with horseradish sauce
Crispy Wasabi Tuna$34.00
with a stir fry of asian vegetables, jasmine rice, ponzu sauce
Potato Crusted Flounder$31.50
with asparagus and a beurre blanc sauce
Flounder and Crabmeat$34.00
baked flounder stuffed with crabmeat served with a light cream sauce of tomatoes, mushrooms and asparagus
Pan Roasted Bronzino$36.00
with fresh herbs, quinoa, haricot verts, and lemon beurre blanc

Dock's Classics

On the menu since our doors opened in 1897

Lobster Tail$63.00
Crab Meat Sautée$30.00
jumbo lump crab meat, sautéed lightly with butter, shallots, garlic, lemon, parsley and chives
Dock's Seafood Fry$29.50
shrimp, flounder and a crab cake breaded with crispy Japanese breadcrumbs and served with french fries
Crab Meat Au Gratin$32.00
jumbo lump crab meat blended with a sauce of three special cheeses and cream
Fried Jumbo Shrimp$29.50
breaded with panko and served with house made tartar and cocktail sauces
Pan Sautéed Crab Cakes$34.00
with jumbo lump crabmeat and a roasted red pepper puree

Dock's Steak

Filet Mignon$43.00
12 ounce filet grilled and served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes
New York Sirloin$48.00
16 ounce NY sirloin grilled and served Yukon gold mashed potatoes and green peppercorn sauce
Rack of Lamb$47.00
herb crusted with chive mashed potatoes, demi-glace and french fried beets

Lobster Selections

Lobster Selections
Two Pounds to 7 Pounds $30.00 per Pound. Our lobsters are steamed or broiled and can be stuffed with crab imperial for an additional $9.50 or with Colossal crabmeat for an additional $19

Sides

Hand Cut French Fries$6.50
Crispy Fries$6.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$6.00
Onion Rings$7.00
Sautéed Spinach$6.50
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$7.00
French Fried Beets$6.00
Pommes Soufflé$7.00
Grilled Asparagus$7.00
Baked Potato with Fixins$7.50

What 7,662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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Theresa
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience5
Food was good. Ser
SA
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
DS
DaveS
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely great dining experience. Food was great, atmosphere is fantastic. Go, you'll love it.
T
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...
CP
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 .
OT
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!
B
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!
JB
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!
L
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.
OT
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.
M
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.
DH
DawnH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Food and drinks were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience food, drinks and service top notch.
MA
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
23 reviews
5.0
23 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.
NO
NancyOCNJ
Atlantic City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Abe our server was great !
j
jbhomemaker1
Atlantic City
53 reviews
4.0
53 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!
KS
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.
JM
JoeMar
Philadelphia
20 reviews
4.0
20 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.
S
Sunshine
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fabulous! Waiter was great. Food was outstanding!
S
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
OT
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.☹️☹️
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Restaurant Week menu. Very good and pleased!
RD
RazzleDazzle7
Atlantic City
83 reviews
5.0
83 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!
OT
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.
ML
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.
OT
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
c
chris
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal in AC
t
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!!!!
OT
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.
MB
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.
JS
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.
LC
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.
OT
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
h
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.
AV
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
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 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.
EJ
EugeneJ
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 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.
OT
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful food and atmosphere!

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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

Website
http://www.docksoysterhouse.com/
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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Raw Bar

Today's Oyster Selections

Chesapeake Bay$2.75

Cape May Salts$2.75

Barcats$2.75

Blue Points$2.75

Long Island Medium$2.75

Malpeque$2.75

Rappahanock$2.75

Brigantine Salts$2.75

Old Salt$2.75

Island Creek$3.00

Wellfleets$2.75

Barren Island$2.75

Alternative Raw Bar Selections

Shrimp Ceviche$14.00

Scallop Ceviche$14.00

Snapper Crudo$12.50

Fluke Crudo$12.50

Crabmeat Cocktail$22.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$19.50

Chilled One Pound Lobster$22.00

Clams on the Half Shell$12.00

Tuna Tartar$15.00

Chilled Shellfish Samplers

Chilled Shellfish Samplers - For Two$39.00

Chilled Shellfish Samplers - For Four$73.00

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$11.50

Steamed Clams$14.00

Broiled Oysters

Fried Oysters

Clams Casino$12.00

Appetizer Medley$14.00

Grilled Octopus$14.50

Soups / Salads

Oyster Stew$12.00

Arugula Salad$9.50

Caesar Salad$9.50

Beet Salad$9.75

Dock's House Salad$9.00

Chowders

Maine$10.00

Manhattan$10.00

Corn and Crab$11.00

Entrees

Seared Sea Scallops$38.00

Pan Sautéed Blackened Red Snapper$31.50

Pecan Crusted Salmon$31.00

Crispy Wasabi Tuna$34.00

Potato Crusted Flounder$31.50

Flounder and Crabmeat$34.00

Pan Roasted Bronzino$36.00

Dock's Classics

Lobster Tail$63.00

Crab Meat Sautée$30.00

Dock's Seafood Fry$29.50

Crab Meat Au Gratin$32.00

Fried Jumbo Shrimp$29.50

Pan Sautéed Crab Cakes$34.00

Dock's Steak

Filet Mignon$43.00

New York Sirloin$48.00

Rack of Lamb$47.00

Lobster Selections

Lobster Selections

Sides

Hand Cut French Fries$6.50

Crispy Fries$6.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$6.00

Onion Rings$7.00

Sautéed Spinach$6.50

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$7.00

French Fried Beets$6.00

Pommes Soufflé$7.00