Dockside 1953

Name: Dockside 1953
Address: 998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92109-7803
Telephone: (858) 539-7634
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (682)

$30 and under

Californian

998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109-7803

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2 people

Jul 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Great for scenic views

With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 539-7634
Website
https://www.bahiahotel.com/landing/waterfront-dining-mission-bay
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alejandro Sicairos
Private party facilities
For those special occasions, Dockside 1953 offers group dining accommodations. Our expert staff is dedicated to helping you plan the perfect event – whether it’s a business meeting, anniversary or a birthday celebration.

Location
998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109-7803
Neighborhood
Mission Beach
Cross street
W. Mission Bay Drive and Gleason Road
Parking details
We offer free self parking for our guests.
Public transit
MTS Bus stops a few step from the hotel.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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AVOCADO TOAST & EGG$26.00
Poached Egg, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato Relish, Queso Fresco, Breakfast Radish, Pepitas, EVOO, Watermelon
FARM STAND BOWL$21.00
Seasonal Local Fruit, Berries, Mint, Local Honey
GREEK YOGURT & GRANOLA$15.00
Housemade Granola, Fresh Berries, Local Honey
SMOKED SALMON & BAGEL$25.00
Everything Bagel, Santa Barbara Smokehouse Salmon, Caper Lemon Cream Cheese, Beefsteak Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado
BLUEBERRY STEEL-CUT OATS$14.00
Blueberry Compote, Caramelized Banana, Pecans, Toasted Coconut
DANISH, MUFFIN, OR CROISSANT$5.00

Eggs

AMERICAN BREAKFAST$24.00
Two Cage-Free Eggs Your Way, Smoked Apple Bacon or Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, and Toast
LOADED BREAKFAST SANDWICH$26.00
Bacon Jam, Smoked Ham, Over Easy Egg, Gruyere Cheese, Grilled Beefsteak Tomato, Chipotle Aioli, Arugula, Grilled Brioche
CLASSIC EGG BENEDICT$25.00
Two Poached Eggs, House Smoked Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Spinach, Grilled Beefsteak Tomato, Chipotle Hollandaise
POTATO ROSTI BENEDICT$28.00
Two Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Crispy Potato Rosti, Spinach, Grilled Beefsteak Tomato, Citrus Hollandaise
LOADED BREAKFAST BOWL$26.00
Crispy Tator Tots, Bacon, Ham, Chicken Sausage, Sunny Side Up Egg, Sauté Mushrooms, Caramelized Onion, Chipotle Aioli, Truffle Salt
MORNING BOWL$25.00
Two Poached Eggs, Corn, Garbanzo & Kale Succotash, Chimichurri, Avocado, Tomato Relish
MARKET OMELETTE$21.00
Tomato Relish, Caramelized Onion, Spinach, Feta Cheese, Mushrooms, Breakfast Potatoes
DOCKSIDE OMELETTE$23.00
Bacon, Ham, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Breakfast Potatoes

Sweets

BAHIA MONTECRISTO$26.00
Sweet Brioche, Smoked Ham, Shaved Turkey, Gruyere Cheese, Spicy Jam
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES$18.00
Whipped Butter, Maple Syrup, Powder Sugar
BELGIAN SUGAR WAFFLES$21.00
Chantilly Cream, Seasonal Berries, Berry Coulis, Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar

Beverages

FRESH BREWED COFFEE & TEA$6.00
MIMOSA$16.00
BAILEYS & COFFEE$16.00
IRISH COFFEE$16.00
MIMOSA FLIGHT$34.00
Four Rotating Flavors
DOCKSIDE BLOODY MARY$20.00
Made with Titos Hand-Made Vodka, and garnished with shrimp, bacon, celery, lime, & olive

What 682 people are saying

Dockside 1953 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dockside 1953 offers an exceptional waterfront dining experience with "delicious food" and "beautiful presentation." Guests rave about the "amazing views" of the bay, "impeccable service," and a cozy ambiance enhanced by fire pits and heaters. The "friendly staff" and "lively atmosphere" make it a "must-visit" for locals and travelers alike.

682 Reviews

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Delilah
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect the staff was amazing! BEST WAFFLES EVER!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Expensive for how much food you get. Not many options for gf people. PARKING! You can’t park in the hotel, you have to find parking with all the people that go to the beach. I waited an hour to find parking. If you’re spending money at the hotel you should be able to park there.
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Ryan
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Unique plates, delicious flavor and beautiful presentation.
Dockside 1953Responded 4 days ago
Dear Ryan, thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique plates and delicious flavors. It's great to know that you found the presentation beautiful as well. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us do just that. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back to Dockside 1953 soon!
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Richard VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul70 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love dining at the Bahia it was wonderful
Dockside 1953Responded 4 days ago
Dear Richard, thank you for the wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy dining at the Bahia. It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and value met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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john
San Diego40 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoyed this restaurant while sitting outside and looking at the bay .
Dockside 1953Responded on July 17, 2025
Dear John, Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed dining outside at Dockside 1953 and looking at the bay. We appreciate your feedback on our food and service. We're always working to improve, and we're glad to see that you're with us. We hope to serve you again soon.
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Susan VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Ethan did a great job! All the staff was welcoming and the restaurant view of the bay was lovely. Great food and cocktails too.
Dockside 1953Responded on July 17, 2025
Dear Susan, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the view, our food, and cocktails at Dockside 1953. It's always our goal to provide a wonderful dining experience, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Nancy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best waitress and the food was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back.
Dockside 1953Responded on July 17, 2025
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Dockside 1953. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to provide the best service were appreciated. We're especially delighted that you found our food incredible. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another incredible meal.
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Markee VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our first time here and I already love it! The restaurant's ambiance was elegant and sophisticated, with a lively bar scene and a beautiful ocean view. The outdoor lights are spot on and our fire table is so relaxing because it was little breezy at night. The service was impeccable, Celeste is our server, with knowledgeable staff who were happy to guide us through our orders. The oyster is so fresh! Mai tai is so good and the tuna steak is so delicious!
Dockside 1953Responded on July 9, 2025
Dear Markee, we're thrilled to hear such glowing feedback! It's fantastic to know that our ambiance, bar scene, and ocean view impressed you. We're also glad you enjoyed our oysters and tuna steak. We always aim to provide top-notch service and delicious meals, and we're thrilled we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back to Dockside 1953 for another enjoyable experience. Thanks for choosing us!
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Elena
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an overall great experience! Ethan, our server, was incredible at his job. He brought high energy, great food and drink recommendations, and went the extra mile for our party. The view was beautiful and the food was delicious
Dockside 1953Responded on July 9, 2025
Dear Elena, we're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Dockside 1953! It's fantastic to know that our team was able to provide you with high energy, great food and drink recommendations, and that you felt well taken care of. We're also glad you enjoyed the beautiful view and found our food delicious! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Erin VIP
Phoenix / Arizona99 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful patio with a water giew. The staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful. Even brought blankets out for the chilly night. We had a wonderful experience, thank you!
Dockside 1953Responded on July 14, 2025
Dear Erin, thank you for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Dockside 1953. It's great to know that our staff was able to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for you. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Dockside 1953 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 539-7634.

Dockside 1953 is rated 4.6 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109-7803

Additional information

Cross street
W. Mission Bay Drive and Gleason Road
Neighborhood
Mission Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer free self parking for our guests.
Public transit
MTS Bus stops a few step from the hotel.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alejandro Sicairos
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bahiahotel.com/landing/waterfront-dining-mission-bay
Phone number
(858) 539-7634
Private party facilities
For those special occasions, Dockside 1953 offers group dining accommodations. Our expert staff is dedicated to helping you plan the perfect event – whether it’s a business meeting, anniversary or a birthday celebration.

Dockside 1953

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Breads, Grains & Fruit

AVOCADO TOAST & EGG$26.00

FARM STAND BOWL$21.00

GREEK YOGURT & GRANOLA$15.00

SMOKED SALMON & BAGEL$25.00

BLUEBERRY STEEL-CUT OATS$14.00

DANISH, MUFFIN, OR CROISSANT$5.00

Eggs

AMERICAN BREAKFAST$24.00

LOADED BREAKFAST SANDWICH$26.00

CLASSIC EGG BENEDICT$25.00

POTATO ROSTI BENEDICT$28.00

LOADED BREAKFAST BOWL$26.00

MORNING BOWL$25.00

MARKET OMELETTE$21.00

DOCKSIDE OMELETTE$23.00

Sweets

BAHIA MONTECRISTO$26.00

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES$18.00

BELGIAN SUGAR WAFFLES$21.00

Beverages

FRESH BREWED COFFEE & TEA$6.00

MIMOSA$16.00

BAILEYS & COFFEE$16.00

IRISH COFFEE$16.00

MIMOSA FLIGHT$34.00

DOCKSIDE BLOODY MARY$20.00

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