The loud mumble rap music is so bad - especially during breakfast. They used to have nice beachy music and it used to feel more family owned. I’ve been coming here since I can remember and every time I’ve been after the new ownership, food has been disappointing. Smaller portion, less toppings and then they charge you for more. I will say the one waitress/ hostess who took care of us was so lovely. Great service from her. I’d come back just because of her and that means a lot - I just miss the vibes and food of the old dockside diner. I personally don’t think music like Tekashi69 and Lil Uzi appeal to all customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Joseph Johnson
Whenever I’m not in the mood to make lunch, I just go to the Dockside. Food is always excellent. Services is great. It’s just a super spot. You have to try it if you haven’t been there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Smith
A classic NJ diner. Burger and fries were homemade and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Giglio
Two eggs, bacon, 1 slice of toast with coffee 15.98 before tip. Very pricey even for LBI.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Cangemi
Great dinner with new ownership last year they are now open for breakfast lunch and dinner all year on beautiful Long Beach Island. The staff is friendly very family-oriented and the food is fantastic.Kid-friendliness: Family place kids welcome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Stephen Gold
Surprisingly good. Don't let the looks fool
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
James Owk
First time visiting. Love the old school feel of the place. Food was INCREDIBLE. Don't sleep on the breakfast nachos. Fries were some of the best I've had. Looking forward to coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie Kelly
This morning my husband and I went to Dockside Diner for breakfast. They were busy and full. We sat down at counter and they only had one waitress, one busser/runner and chef. Despite being shorthanded and extremely busy, the staff, service and food that day were incredible. The 3 staff members handled a difficult situation with class, efficiency, hard work, and a warm friendly smile. Kuddos to that staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Holowczak
Visited in March on a Friday for brunch. No waiting. Great diner coffee. Omelettes came out quick and were delicious. Gets properly crowded in summer but worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith A.
This is a cool little diner with a chill vibe. The people working were real friendly and kept the table clear. We got 2 cups of Lobster Bisque. While not as good as the Lobster House in Cape May it was way better than Mikes in Sea Isle Only $5.99 a cup. I got a BLT. Just a classic sammie and was really good. The wife got the Long Beach Wrap and it was thick and she said it was very good. $48 w/tip. Im coming back here when I want soup and a sammie. Oh yeah...fries were real good.
Food wasn't great, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. Went for breakfast, maybe go again. Wasn't the worst thing I had, but they might have just had an off day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Susan King
Did take out for soup...very good!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Powers
Very Small diner with very good breakfast food. Almost every time I'm in LBI I stop in for breakfast.As atmosphere goes you gotta like small, tight, but quaint diners.People are great ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Len S.
Hungry for breakfast in the winter on long beach island. You will drive along time to find anything open. You made a good decision if you drove until you found the Dockside Diner. The decor is the shore. The servers were great. The food was the best breakfast we could find on the island. That said the I would return again and again. Finding a friendly face in the winter at the shore was worth the extra mile to get here.
CJ R.
Great food, friendly and attentive staff, Dockside never disappoints! Love that they are open all year round and have a great selection on the menu (but not the overwhelming 17 pages of menus of some NJ diners!) I had one of the best grilled chicken sandwiches there today, yum! Support this local staple, you will not regret it!
The loud mumble rap music is so bad - especially during breakfast. They used to have nice beachy music and it used to feel more family owned. I’ve been coming here since I can remember and every time I’ve been after the new ownership, food has been disappointing. Smaller portion, less toppings and then they charge you for more. I will say the one waitress/ hostess who took care of us was so lovely. Great service from her. I’d come back just because of her and that means a lot - I just miss the vibes and food of the old dockside diner. I personally don’t think music like Tekashi69 and Lil Uzi appeal to all customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Whenever I’m not in the mood to make lunch, I just go to the Dockside. Food is always excellent. Services is great. It’s just a super spot. You have to try it if you haven’t been there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A classic NJ diner. Burger and fries were homemade and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two eggs, bacon, 1 slice of toast with coffee 15.98 before tip. Very pricey even for LBI.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great dinner with new ownership last year they are now open for breakfast lunch and dinner all year on beautiful Long Beach Island. The staff is friendly very family-oriented and the food is fantastic.Kid-friendliness: Family place kids welcome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Surprisingly good. Don't let the looks fool
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
First time visiting. Love the old school feel of the place. Food was INCREDIBLE. Don't sleep on the breakfast nachos. Fries were some of the best I've had. Looking forward to coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This morning my husband and I went to Dockside Diner for breakfast. They were busy and full. We sat down at counter and they only had one waitress, one busser/runner and chef. Despite being shorthanded and extremely busy, the staff, service and food that day were incredible. The 3 staff members handled a difficult situation with class, efficiency, hard work, and a warm friendly smile. Kuddos to that staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited in March on a Friday for brunch. No waiting. Great diner coffee. Omelettes came out quick and were delicious. Gets properly crowded in summer but worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a cool little diner with a chill vibe. The people working were real friendly and kept the table clear. We got 2 cups of Lobster Bisque. While not as good as the Lobster House in Cape May it was way better than Mikes in Sea Isle Only $5.99 a cup. I got a BLT. Just a classic sammie and was really good. The wife got the Long Beach Wrap and it was thick and she said it was very good. $48 w/tip. Im coming back here when I want soup and a sammie. Oh yeah...fries were real good.
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Food wasn't great, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. Went for breakfast, maybe go again. Wasn't the worst thing I had, but they might have just had an off day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Did take out for soup...very good!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very Small diner with very good breakfast food. Almost every time I'm in LBI I stop in for breakfast.As atmosphere goes you gotta like small, tight, but quaint diners.People are great ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hungry for breakfast in the winter on long beach island. You will drive along time to find anything open. You made a good decision if you drove until you found the Dockside Diner. The decor is the shore. The servers were great. The food was the best breakfast we could find on the island. That said the I would return again and again. Finding a friendly face in the winter at the shore was worth the extra mile to get here.
Great food, friendly and attentive staff, Dockside never disappoints! Love that they are open all year round and have a great selection on the menu (but not the overwhelming 17 pages of menus of some NJ diners!) I had one of the best grilled chicken sandwiches there today, yum! Support this local staple, you will not regret it!