The Dock

The Dock reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Brian

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the cozy yet elegant ambiance of the restaurant. The lighting, décor, and overall atmosphere struck the perfect balance between upscale and inviting, immediately setting the tone for what would become a truly memorable evening. As this was our first visit, we decided to try a variety of dishes to get a full sense of the menu—and we’re so glad we did. Every single item we ordered, from the soup and appetizers to the main courses, was exceptional. The flavors were incredibly well balanced—rich and layered without being overpowering—and every dish was thoughtfully seasoned. The lamb, in particular, stood out: unbelievably tender and cooked to perfection, it practically melted in our mouths. Presentation was another highlight. Each plate arrived looking like a work of art, clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. It’s rare to find a place where both the flavors and aesthetics of the food are so well aligned. What truly elevated the entire experience, though, was the service—especially from Tiffany. Her warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality made us feel right at home. She anticipated our needs before we could even voice them, offered insightful recommendations, and somehow managed to be both incredibly professional and warmly personable at the same time. It’s rare to encounter such impeccable service alongside such incredible food, and Tiffany made our night unforgettable. Huge kudos to the entire team for flawlessly executing everything, from the kitchen to the front of house. And Tiffany—thank you. I meant it when I said I’ll be back to visit, even if it means going out of my way next time I’m in California. You made a lasting impression.
   

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   Sandy

   Italy39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful setting, lovely service, so enjoyable, food was delicious, such a nice experience, thank you, we felt very special.
   

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   Tim VIP

   Orange County15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great service. Definitely will go back again.
   

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   Cheryl VIP

   Orange County27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I wish they do give the birthday girl for a treat! A piece of cookie or a scoop of ice cream . I went to there for celebration of my birthday.
   

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   Teri VIP

   Jackson Hole28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love The Dock! It is a unique, special place. Food, drink and service is always great!
   

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   Pete VIP

   San Francisco3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Open table reservation made for 7:45 pm, walked in with our 6 year old, was seated. Upon inquiring if there was anything kid appropriate on the menu, the hostess blatantly said, no. We ordered and waited for our food until after 9. It would have been helpful to get a heads up before seated and ordering that this was not a kid friendly place. We would have gone somewhere else. As a visitor, I just picked the restaurant with an open table.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Phoenix53 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had a wonderful meal and experience last night at the Dock. Our salads were delicious, my salmon was probably the best I’ve ever had, and my husband’s scallops were large and scrumptious. Our server took great care of us. We enjoyed our view from our table right next to the large open window and also some conversation with a lovely couple sitting next to us. We will definitely go back every time we are visiting Newport Beach.
   

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   JOY

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the most amazing restaurants you can find in the area small intimate right on the water celebrated two birthdays service was great. Food is excellent definitely recommend.
   

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   Tom

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Not a wide ranging menu, but we found stuff we liked. The food was very good. The service was outstanding - polite, fun, energetic, attentive, not stuffy. The dining room area was nice - and again - not stuffy. A large selection of wines - we found a nice Italian red we liked. Would definitely return for a special occasion.
   

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    Deborah

    Washington DC290 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food, service, and ambiance. Still one of our favorite restaurants for all those reasons and that they remember us even when we have been away for a while. So wonderful.
    

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