Dockside Cafe

Category: Restaurant in Sandusky, Ohio

Address: 611 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–9PM

Friday: 11AM–9PM

Saturday: 11AM–9PM

Reviews

Curt Hencye

Jul 21, 2022

This place wasn't here when I lived here in the mid-80's. So much has changed downtown, seems all for the better, at least on a weekday in July! Food was good, a little pricey, there's no service, you stand in line and then go pick up what you ordered. Stood in line for about 15 minutes to order, seemed a little slow to me, but overall good for what it is. View was great! They had a tent so that we were out of the sun. Enjoyed catching up with some old friends.

Anne S

Jul 18, 2022

The whole family loves Dockside anytime the weather is nice- including the dog some days! The kids love to play on the hill and I enjoy sitting by the water at one of the many tables always available. One of the best hidden gems in town. Food is always delicious and drinks refreshing.

J. Schmitt

Jul 7, 2022

Dockside came highly recommended, but was very disappointing...$16 for two perch tacos with a single piece of fish the size of a ketchup packet... each taco definitely contained less than 1 oz of fish. Ridiculous. See photo.

Powers Plays

Jun 3, 2022

great hidden gem of a spot. good bar type food with perch and walleye tacos along with many other great meals. great prices and the outside seating Is fantastic on a nice day. they had live entertainment when we went in the evening. I found this during ohio bike week a short walk away ended up there 3x though the day beer was half price as the bike week event. ended my night there with the Live entertainment, that was really good btw. he was a very talented singer and the music was not to loud either. great place for an evening coattails and a nice sun set. oh and the staff were friendly helpful and food was fast. I'll definitely make this a must stop every time I'm in town from now on.

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Questions & Answers

Is this place dog friendly?

Simon MD | Jan 26, 2019
Dockside Cafe (Owner) | Jan 27, 2019

Yes we love the pooches! #docksidedogs there is always a water bowl filled and a tin of dog treats!

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What do they use to season their fries?

Nathaniel Macher | Jan 26, 2019
Walk and Talk Boats | Jan 27, 2019

Not sure, but they're yummy!

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Are u open after the rain?

Sheila Noftz | Jan 26, 2019
The Drummer | Jan 27, 2019

No Dockside Cafe isnt open during bad weather. Their sign stating the hours says 11am to sunset weather permitting. But after the weather passes im sure they are open.

Do they have entertainment

William Graham | Jul 29, 2021
Stacy Tipton | Jul 30, 2021

Not on a usual day, but the view is entertaining enough

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Is there anywhere to sit outside? Is there parking nearby?

Polly Davin | Jan 25, 2021
Albert Collins | Jan 26, 2021

Parking is on site and FREE! Seating is exclusively outside.

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What date does the Dockside Cafe close for the year?

leonard jaffe | Jan 26, 2020
Andrea Gallentine | Jan 27, 2020

Mid october

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When do you close for the season?

Cortland Hill | Jan 26, 2020
Dennis | Jan 27, 2020

Not sure depends on weather

Do you take reservations?

mb prickett | Jan 26, 2020
Dennis | Jan 27, 2020

Kevin said it all

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Is it wheelchair accessible?

l 1 | Jan 26, 2019
John Samko | Jan 27, 2019

Yes it is, but it's quite a way from the parking lot to the restaurant. 🙄

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Do you have smoking on your patio?

Sheila Crawford | Jan 26, 2019
Dockside Cafe (Owner) | Jan 27, 2019

As long as you are 20 feet away from the entrance to a building or anoutside seating area that has staff working it, you are permitted to smoke. If it is a patio that is not serviced by any employee, you may smoke as long as you are 20 feet from the door. More importantly, the City of Sandusky (where we are located) just passed into law a smoking ban in all city parks. This includes the City owned marina that we are located. There is no smoking on the entire property, including the parking lot.

Is there a dock fee and what is longest boat you can accommodate?

Charles Bartholomew | Jan 26, 2019
Dockside Cafe (Owner) | Jan 27, 2019

Thankyou for asking. We operate independently from the marina, which is actually called the Paper District Marina. The public transient marina is owned by The City of Sandusky, and managed by Tow Boat US. There is a short term dockage fee of $10 for up to 4 hours. For overnight it is $1.50 per foot. For additional marina information, give them a call and they would be happy to assist. From our experience they do a great job on the docks assisting boats.

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Is Dockside Cafe open May 17 2018

Gloria Jean Perez | Jan 26, 2019
Dockside Cafe (Owner) | Jan 27, 2019

We opened for the season today. 11a-sunset daily weather permitting.

Where can I see a memu?

Mike Rogers | Jan 26, 2018
Rich Stevenson | Jan 27, 2018

There's a menu on their website

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