Alternate Grounds Dockside

97 Seaway Rd, Sarnia
(519) 332-0707

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Vanessa

Most flavorful steak I have had in Sarnia. It was a flank steak, medium rare, but you could tell it was cooked with care and attention since you could taste the garlic and butter from the pan on it.

We ate outside along the water, awesome atmosphere. Server was really nice too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ian M

Wow! What a refreshing meal, glad we visited!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nader Honarmand

Check your bill before paying!
We had brunch here this morning. The place looks nice, but it was extremely crowded. Our server seemed overwhelmed and made mistakes with two out of four orders—she brought the wrong waffle for my son, forgot our glasses of water, a second pot of hot water, and the fruit cup we ordered. She also never offered a coffee refill.

When I reviewed the bill, I noticed an extra charge for the fruit cup. After I pointed it out, she checked the menu and removed it, but instead of apologizing, she said, “Now your bill is cheaper!”—which I found both surprising and unprofessional.

The food quality was good, but I strongly recommend checking your bill carefully, as the prices in their system may not match the menu.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Michelle Brault

Service is terrible, food quality is hit or miss and the prices are way high for what you get .

This is an update to my previous review went there had to sit inside because of the rain which is fine except the windows didn’t look like they had been cleaned in long time. Waitresses asked what I wanted and I told her I was torn between the Greek salad and the buffalo chicken sandwich. She suggested the buffalo chicken sandwich and the wine that most people would order.
this is where it all went downhill first my wine, which was $20 for a glass was served in a small glass that came straight out of the dishwasher . It was not dry and it dripped every time I picked it up. Secondly, the buffalo chicken was so overcooked and greasy that the buffalo part fell right off while using a knife and fork to cut through the sandwich which was so dry. The french fries which she should’ve offered me the upgrade of the Greek salad because that’s what I really wanted, but she did not we’re frozen from a bag extremely disappointing
I will never return to this establishment and I wish everyone to be aware that when you go there if it’s just to sit on the dock, you get what you pay for

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Lana K

Great food, great service, fair prices, nice atmosphere. Would recommend. But do sit inside (it’s lovely too) if you don’t want to share your food with the wasps.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marsha Stapleton

The portions are great. The lobster roll is minced lobster and not the best, chicken fingers large but bland. My husband had the chicken parmesan and it was delicious. The salads are fresh and large.
Would go again, just no lobster roll.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

darrenvox

The fish and chips are excellent and the fact that you are selling broken rail brewing from st marys is a welcome bonus..keep up the good work....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Carol Denomy

My friend and I both ordered Fish Tacos which were highly recommended by our server.
Either one of us could barely find the fish.
Not sure if the one of line cooks missed putting the fish on the tacos as it was all coleslaw.
Disappointing for the price.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Paul Dow

I have been going there since the day they opened their doors and have never once had a bad meal!! Great restaurant location, excellent food and he service is always top shelf 😎

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raquel Molina

If you go for dinner on Saturday and want to sit outside... mentally prepare yourself for a 45 minute wait, but it's worth it!
Best carne asada tacos I've ever had! Don't use the parking that surrounds this restaurant (it's for marina members only and heavily enforced), but you can find parking a bit farther down the street.
You do not get a view of the sunset, but it's still very pleasant to sit outside.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Skylar Brouwer

Mmmmm chicken & waffle breakfast sit outside overlooking Sarnia bay & enjoy a Caesar

Mary Laing

Great breakfast with generous portions. Waitresses were very polite and helpful.
I realize it is on the water but perhaps cobwebs, spiders, and bugs could have been cleaned off the outside of the windows.
View of the marina was great. Can't imagine when it's a nice day and the marina is busy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Newbound

Lovely atmosphere, great service and good food.

Patrick

The best reuben in town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim Clements

Great spot to sit next to the lake and enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Breakfast and Brunch seems to just be a weekend thing based on their menu and open times.

Pictured is the Bacon and Egg Burger (delicious) and the Berry salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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