Donnelly's Dockside
$$ • Seafood, Bars, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Donnelly's Dockside
Customers' Favorites
Oysters on the Half Shell
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
Blue Point Oysters
Crab Cake Sandwich
Cream of Crab Soup
Dockside Crab Cake
Boom Boom Shrimp
Seafood Broil GF
Dockside Burger
Fish and Chips
Donnelly's Dockside Reviews
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Our server was Kristine. She was prompt, friendly, and made great recommendations where we had questions deciding between two dishes. Our food was served within 10 minutes or less and it was freshly cooked, not cold at all. The food is very tasty. We had come from the Maryland seafood festival to stop by for dinner on the way home. The service the food and the time all were excellent. We will make it a point to stop next year and if we're ever in the area on the Eastern shore...read full review
Dock seating. Food was great. Get the crab cakes.
Excellent staff, top notch waterfront patio, & great food. The bartender Kelly(?) Took excellent care of our table & was thoughtful enough to bring a water bowl for our puppy. Happy hour Middle neck clams & deviled eggs are worth returning for happy hour. Very nice sunset from the waterfront patio. 10/10.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Donnelly's Dockside offers a pleasant dining experience with a friendly staff and a competent server. The restaurant is known for its special dishes, particularly those featured on the Mother's Day menu. It can accommodate large groups, making it a good choice for events like engagement dinners. The setting is beautiful, with lots of natural light and a view of the water, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
The menu features an unusual preparation of calamari, which is not the usual tempura batter but very tasty and healthy, with shredded carrots, chopped celery, and radish. Customers often enjoy the shrimp salad on croissant and the cream of crab soup, which is creamy and not too spicy. Fresh oysters and soft shell crabs are also popular, and the staff is praised for being attentive and friendly.
The restaurant is quiet and inviting, though upstairs can get very noisy, making it hard to hear, especially for those who are hard of hearing. Sitting outside when the weather is nice might be a good option. Visitors appreciate the overall experience, noting that the food looks amazing and is generally good. While risotto may not always meet expectations, seafood dishes like salmon tend to be really good. Donnelly's Dockside is a place where the staff strives to please customers, ensuring that diners enjoy their visit.