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: 4.7

4.7 (663)

$30 and under

Californian

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

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

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 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

Experiences

Father's Day Dinner
Jun 15, 2025 only
Celebrate Dad at Dockside 1953, the Bahia’s premier waterfront restaurant with panoramic views of Mission Bay. Gather the whole family and savor a Prime Rib & Bourbon Dinner feast featuring slow-roasted prime rib with a Bourbon demi glaze. To make the day extra special, dads can pair their dinner with a Signature Smoked Old Fashioned.

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 663 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dockside 1953 offers a "beautiful view" of the marina with "excellent service" and a "relaxing atmosphere." Highlights include "amazing live music," "delicious seafood," and "top-notch staff." Outdoor seating with fire pits adds charm, though some find it "overpriced." An ideal spot for special occasions with a stunning coastal setting.

663 Reviews

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Crafty
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Robert was very great!He attended us and made sure our dinner is perfect!
Dockside 1953Responded 2 days ago
Dear guest, thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear Robert took great care of you and helped make your dinner perfect. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him—we know he'll appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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James
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful. Seemed to show up as if reading our minds. Just the right amount of interactions. Food and music were exquisite. Everyone knew what was needed for a great dining experience and they delivered.
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Larry
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very interesting bar and food menu. The St Lawrence Mahogany Boat there was interesting on the ocean
Dockside 1953Responded 6 days ago
Dear Larry, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Dockside 1953. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique bar and food menu. We strive to provide a diverse range of experiences for our guests, and it's great to know that we succeeded. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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William
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food, nice quiet atmosphere & service with quaint view.
Dockside 1953Responded 6 days ago
Dear William, thanks for the review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at Dockside 1953. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback on our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Jose
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Despite doing a booking and sending them messages. They had not taken any effort despite fancy confirmation over the app. They give us the coldest possible table and ruined my event. The food was nothing fancy the service met expectations. As they got us seated at the table we found the floor had food and we had to have them clean the floor while my wife waited standing beside the chair.
Dockside 1953Responded on May 30, 2025
Dear Jose, we're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Dockside 1953. We understand how frustrating it can be when you have plans and things don't go as planned. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you faced with seating arrangements and the floor cleaning. It's certainly not the standard we strive for. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.
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Sandy
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was tasty. Relaxing location.
Dockside 1953Responded on May 30, 2025
Dear Sandy, we're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Dockside 1953! It's wonderful to know that our staff's friendliness and attentiveness contributed positively to your dining experience. We're also glad you enjoyed our tasty food and relaxing atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we hope to see you again soon for another relaxing location!
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Andre
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere is beautiful but the food is subpar and bland
Dockside 1953Responded on May 30, 2025
Dear Andre, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food in the future.
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TJ
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Service was good, food quality and quantity not worth the price. Better to eat outside the hotel.
Dockside 1953Responded on May 30, 2025
Dear TJ, thank you for the review. We're sorry to hear that you found our food quality and quantity not up to par. We strive to provide an overall excellent dining experience, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations.
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greg
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to celebrate my wife’s birthday. It was everything we could hope for. Took off our shoes and walked on the beach after!
Dockside 1953Responded on May 22, 2025
Dear Greg, we're delighted to hear that you chose Dockside 1953 for your wife's birthday celebration! It's always wonderful to know that our guests had a memorable time and enjoyed our food and service. We strive to make special occasions like this even more memorable. We hope to see you again soon for another celebration or any other occasion.
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Steven
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and atmosphere! We sat outside at a fireplace table - vibe and view were amazing. Our service was outstanding as well with Cyana as our server. Delightful experience!
Dockside 1953Responded on May 9, 2025
Dear Steven, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and especially the cozy fireplace table with that beautiful view. It’s great to hear that Cyana helped make your experience outstanding—we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
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FAQs

Dockside 1953 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 539-7634.

Dockside 1953 is rated 4.7 stars by 663 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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 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

Father's Day Dinner

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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