Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar

The staff was super friendly and offered excellent customer service. I had the fried oysters and hubby had scallops basket. Cooked perfectly and served immediately as the fries were hot and super crunchy. Loved the hush puppies, slightly sweet and served with butter. Everything was just really good. We also had bucket bloody Mary’s made to our specification. Very good. Best seafood I have had in a very long time and can’t wait till we go back again.

8/18/23 Dockside has one of the coolest vibes of any restaurant I’ve ever seen. Every weekend there is a DJ or live music. The seating ia a variety from anything from eating on a beached pontoon to hammock chairs to picnic tables with thatched roof umbrellas. My seared tuna tacos were delicious!!! The sweet hostess was working her tail off (give that young lady a raise) and was smiling the whole time. Great place for friends, families, or just by yourself. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going for dinner so you can enjoy the beautiful sunset!

We have been going here for years, for the view of the lake at the restaurant’s doorstep. As the weather cools, bring a sweater to the outdoor cafe that is the real reason to come to this special place.

The food has noticeably improved this year. And there are tasteful shirts to buy if you want to buy into sporting your favorite eatery, etc..

I love this place! It’s such a nice spot to feel like you’re not in Virginia. The vibe is cute and there is seating everywhere- people even sit in the boats to listen to the live music. Margaritas there are 💯 and the food is ok. I usually get the crab cakes, my son loves the Philly cheesesteak and my husband loves the oysters. We mostly go for the atmosphere, drinks and music - my kids love to run around and play with people’s dogs.

Great vibes, views, and people! As a visitor passing through Colonial Beach, I can tell this place was a local favorite. Very family friendly as well, I was glad to see that my toddler was one of many enjoying their outdoor space. Food and drinks were good as well.

This restaurant is very adorable, located next to the beach,family-friendly and dog-friendly. They also feature live music, and most importantly, have terrific staff!

Been going here for years and I have to say the mardi gras menu has to be the best I have seen in quite some time. My hats off to the chef for the food was just fantastic. Best I have had for some time now. The service and atmosphere were all so pleasant and peaceful. My wife and I really cannot rave enough of how much we enjoyed our meal and how pleasant our waitress and hostess were. Thank you, Thank you and I hope you add some of the Louisiana menu to your regular menu. Keep up the great work!!

Food was great..got the crab cakes Benedict...coffee was excellent as well! Lovely destination and fun!

Made us feel like a local. Super friendly, excellent food, great atmosphere. Bring your puppies and wear your sandals!

We ate here durning our stay in colonial beach. The host was really accommodating and helped get us seated. My aunt uses a walker and can’t do steps so she was very helpful in us finding the best way to get seated. A lady brought us menus and then we didn’t see anyone for awhile. The server finally came and said no one told her she had a table which I believe bc she was a great server. Service was great after she got to us. The food was delish. I didn’t get photos of everything but the hush puppies were amazing and I got the fish n chips and it was also amazing! We will def be back!

Wow! You’ve gotta eat here when you’re in Colonial Beach. I never have high expectations of tiki bars or dives in general. The food here was really good. The crab cake was handmade with huge chunk of crab and very little filler. The hushpuppies were fried just right and so tasty. My husband got the blackened shrimp tacos with this funky greenish sauce that was absolutely delicious. And the best part… the bartender has a heavy pour.

Delicious & well run eatery, dogs, bathing suits & children are welcome. The Roadducks Band was playing great music & the outdoor atmosphere can’t be topped. Lots of laughter & silly antics from guests. I’ll def be back❣👏🏼👏🏼 I LoVe Colonial Beach, VA… such a relaxing, laid back vibe. My kind of place‼

The place is very friendly and clearly a local favorite because it was packed today. Of course, the weather was amazingly nice for a change. The servers are nice. Very casual place right on the point and on the water. We ate lunch and had a great time. The meals were hot and tasty. 100% worth visiting if in Colonial Beach. The views are amazing.

I was visiting Virginia Northern Neck and was told to hit Colonial Beach, and let me say it was the the best time. I had lunch, a Por Boy Shrimp Sand. It was 12. Dollars and very good. It was a Friday day time around 5pm and the music and atmosphere was great to. I highly recommend it.

Came here on a Friday night and had such a great time. The atmosphere was great very busy and they had live music. Outside is first come and no service so you have to order everything at the bar. The food was fantastic so all in all a great time.

Great location on the edge on Monroe Bay with great food. We ate back on the deck during their burger night. Fantastic service from a friendly staff and a great selection of beers. It was a great meal and at a great price. Highly recommended to anyone visiting this area or just passing through.

Served specialty cocktails in a small bucket. Drinks were great, food was decent. Excellent location and decor. Professional staff. Very cool tiki bar right on the beach.

Great atmosphere and layout, drinks are well poured and tasty. Dog and kid friendly.

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Lots of fun. Food was good. Ambiance was perfect.