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Dockside Brewery, Milford, CT

Dockside Brewery

4.7
4.7
246 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 693-3900

Other options

  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Brewery, Burgers

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (203) 693-3900

  • Website

    http://www.docksidebrewery.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    For groups up to 30, we offer to reserve space under our Pergola on the Upper Deck. Our Pergola is completely covered and enclosed with retractable awnings that can be opened/closed at any time.Larger groups of 35+ are hosted in our Grassy Knoll area which is one level away from the water, and has tables and Adirondack chairs for your leisure!

  • Location

    40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3929

  • Neighborhood

    Milford

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Jungle Igloo Experience

    Oct 10, 2022 - Apr 1, 2023
    Welcome To the Jungle! Experience a different world at Dockside. In the Jungle you'll find yourself among jungle creatures, nestled into the trees. Come enjoy our full menu in a one of a kind experience! There is a $150 min. spend plus a 20% gratuity. We cannot do separate itemized checks but can run multiple cards for equal amounts. There is a 2hr and 30min time limit that begins at the time of your reservation, not the time of arrival. Maximum of 6 people per igloo. Adding on can compromise both your safety and the igloos integrity. We reserve the right to add a surcharge should you exceed the maximum number of guests. We try to make it as comfortable as possible however we cannot control all winter elements. please dress accordingly.

  • Shipwrecked Igloo

    Oct 25, 2022 - Apr 1, 2023
    Ahoy Matey! If you and your swashbucklin' gang of scoundrels are lookin to enjoy a unique dinner, we have the place for you! On deck in the Shipwrecked Igloo, you'll feel right at home amongst a treasure chest and fellow pirate friends! There is a $150 min. spend plus a 20% gratuity. We cannot do separate itemized checks but can run multiple cards for equal amounts. There is a 2hr and 30min time limit that begins at the time of your reservation, not the time of arrival. 4 person min, 6 people max. Adding on can compromise both your safety and the igloos integrity. We reserve the right to add a surcharge should you exceed the maximum number of guests. Please dress accordingly, as we cannot control all wintery elements.

  • In Da Club Igloo

    Oct 25, 2022 - Apr 1, 2023
    Put your finest club outfits on and get ready to party! Our In Da Club Igloo is the only club you'll want to visit this winter! Skip waiting for hours in a cold line and instead make a reservation to dine, drink & dance amongst the chic décor and wild lights. $150 min. spend plus a 20% gratuity. We cannot do separate itemized checks but can run multiple cards for equal amounts. There is a 2hr and 30min time limit that begins at the time of your reservation, not the time of arrival. 4 person min, 6 people max. Adding on can compromise both your safety and the igloos integrity. We reserve the right to add a surcharge should you exceed the maximum number of guests. Please dress accordingly, as we cannot control all wintery elements.

Popular dishes

What 246 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostess and Waitress were wonderful! Food great! Atmosphere beautiful!

  2. SuzanneG

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Igloo Park was a lot of fun. Highly recommend for a small get together

  3. KRISTINAS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wonderful service. The inside was packed but the igloo was amazing a set a great mood for us and our friends.

  4. WendyB

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone from the staff to the customers are friendly. Nicole is an awesome waitress. We will look forward to trying out the igloo outdoor dining experience next time. Of course the food is delicious!

  5. LoriD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun time at Dockside for St. Patrick’s Day. Excellent holiday menu. Corned beef eggrolls were amazing. Great to hear the bagpipes- excellent time!

  6. Momma4

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food was just ok. Nothing great. You really pay for the igloo experience. Which was neat. My kids enjoyed it. The waitress did not come down much, we never got refills or anything like that. She only came when she had to take our order and serve us our food. There was no way to get her attention, so I feel like she should have peeked in to see if anything was needed or to see how we were doing. When we got our bill the gratuity was already added which we knew so that was fine. But she asked us to scan the barcode on the receipt and pay online. When the receipt popped up online, another 20% gratuity was added to our bill. It made the bill go up another $45. I’m sure alot of people don’t catch this. Luckily, I did. She would have gotten tipped twice. I could only think of how many people probably don’t catch on to this.

  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Waitress was great the food was not good at all.

  8. AnnR

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were great, and the atmosphere was fun. We were able to watch a Yankees game while we had dinner.

  9. Samm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Was not happy my reservation for a specific igloo was cancelled and I was not notified when I made adjustments to the reservation. Didn’t find out till we got there. They were nice enough to find us another igloo after about 15 min. The waitress was great even though she was very busy! We were forgotten about a few times in the igloo. The food was good- atmosphere was nice.

  10. KevinA

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed, will return. Food was good and service was good

  11. taniaa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time loved the food and drinks !!!!!! Will definitely return soon can’t wait to go in the summer as well the outdoors looks amazing .. Thk you

  12. DianeB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a great time with the igloo experience! It was toasty warm mid February. The service was awesome and the atmosphere fun. The appetizers were my favorite part! I wishe we had brought a board game, it was such great place for games/food/family.

  13. CarolJ

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a large party of 10 for a family members birthday. Staff was exceptional, very attentive, . ambience great, food came out very quickly for such a large group. We had drinks, and entrées. They allowed us to bring our own dessert in which was a birthday cake.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food good service a bit loud, but it’s a brewery, so to be expected.

  15. TaniaP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the Man Cave IGloo was very nice .

  16. Foodies5

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of beers. Our party of 4 enjoyed our dinner (sandwiches, salads, dumplings) and loved the Philly cheesesteak egg roll appetizer.

  17. MariaM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food, great service and warm igloos just for fun!

  18. Kellid37

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Heart shaped pizza was fun and delicious!! We always love the ambience at dockside especially the water views and decks when it gets warmer. Their frozen rose is amazing in the warmer weather. Dockside is our favorite Milford restaurant…5 stars!

  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We live near by and love going here! Great atmosphere and great food and beer!!

  20. KristenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a family favorite. Always enjoy the food and get great service. I hope they get their lobster roll back soon!

  21. MarkF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service at Dockside Brewery is always excellent. Servers are energic, attentive to their tables but never bothersome. The food is excellent as they give you good portions of tasty dishes. For our family it is the number one brewery in the state. Their beer and other drink selections are excellent as well.

  22. Dmax32

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Shipwreck igloo was pretty cool. Far from the main building and quiet. Food was great as usual. Service was really slow but gave us time to chat. Will be going again

  23. Becky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night out with the girls. Food was exactly what was ordered, hot and delicious. Drinks were good.

  24. Monte640

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food options and quickly sat. Would recommend as a great spot to check out.

  25. DanP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The igloo dining experience was awesome! Super fun for a group of friends celebrating or just getting together

  26. DebraS

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had fun as usual

  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Dockside never disappoints. Our server Molly was terrific.

  28. AdrianneC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yes we really enjoyed the time in the igloo. Nice way to celebrate New Years Eve. The food was good we shared a few appetizers. Glad they have non alcoholic beers for my husband. I had a Shirley Temple. We nice experience. Will be back.

  29. lisam

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the igloos and the staff was very attentive despite the rain! Always great food and drinks

  30. cabo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    overpriced, fish tacos were fish sticks, really lousy. my friend ordered burger medium rare, got it well done. would not return, very touristy.

  31. CTFood

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Night before New Year’s Eve in igloo. Music from other igloo was too loud. Food was not abundant. Wife waited too long for salad dressing. Overall ok,not sure we will be back. Beer is very good.

  32. Ryommy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I loved the Christmas atmosphere and the food and beer were awesome

  33. KarenP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    We reserved a table for 9 and sat on the covered deck . It was pretty cold even with the mounted heaters and the stand up heaters. I mean wear your winter jackets cold! Otherwise the food was good, our waitress was lovely but overworked and overwhelmed. Drinks were pretty expensive too. Baileys coffee with whip cream was $11?!

  34. Jayge

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We waited 30 minutes before having to flag down a server to take drink orders. After that we were still basically ignored until we flagged down another server to order food, we pretty much had no idea who our waiter was the entire time because nobody took responsibility for our party. When we did finally get our food it was room temperature. They took 2 apps off our bill due to the inattentiveness which was nice but still not a great experience. The patio was enclosed but very cold despite the heaters. This was not my first time here and previous experiences have been better but this was not a good showing.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Igloo experience

  36. JohnG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing waitress named Morgan! She was friendly and made fabulous recommendations for lunch!

  37. CTfamily

    New York Area

    89 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Bar area was jammed, but plenty of tables free for dining. Nice house made brews. Pork sandwich was flavorful and spicy- and huge. Took half home. Short rib tacos highly recommended. Great and friendly service.

  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect Christmas celebration with great friends!🎄🥳🎅

  39. Fish

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    In the beginning the service wasn't great, took a long time to get our drinks. Over the course of the meal service did get better. The food was pretty good, but who ever heard of a restaurant that didn't have hot tea. Fortunately I had a tea bag with me and got a cup (paper) of 'warm' water. One of the other people got 'warm' coffee and had to wait quite a while until she got the milk she requested. Obviously, this is not a restaurant geared to a group of friends out for a holiday lunch. It may be great during the summer, but yesterday, not so much. Too bad. I would only recommend Dockside to someone more interested in the brewery aspect of the restaurant.

  40. Review

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rented out one of the igloos, they were excellent at keeping us warm, and we really loved our waitress! 10/10

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Dockside Brewery using the Order Online button. Dockside Brewery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 693-3900.

Dockside Brewery is rated 4.7 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 693-3900

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Dockside Brewery

40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3929

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Milford

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Brewery, Burgers

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.docksidebrewery.com/

  • Phone number

    (203) 693-3900

  • Private party facilities

    For groups up to 30, we offer to reserve space under our Pergola on the Upper Deck. Our Pergola is completely covered and enclosed with retractable awnings that can be opened/closed at any time.Larger groups of 35+ are hosted in our Grassy Knoll area which is one level away from the water, and has tables and Adirondack chairs for your leisure!

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