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Dock's Oyster House

2405 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6630
609-345-0092
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Ranked #1 of 315 restaurants in Atlantic City
Price range: $32 - $41
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Georgia Avenue
Description: Owned and operated by the Dougherty family since 1897, Dock's Oyster House is an Atlantic City institution. Offering a full raw bar with as many as 10 different oysters per night along with clams, mussels, shrimp, crabmeat, chilled lobster, tuna sashimi and ceviche, Dock's is renowned for the freshest seafood in town along with great steaks and an award-winning wine list. Also offering a full bar, piano bar, and free parking.
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Southington, Connecticut, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

My husband and I went here for the first time last weekend for oysters. We sat at the oyster bar and couldn't have asked for better service! Dymetry and sophie (not sure about the spelling of the names), along with the fresh oysters, made the experience memorable! They were knowledgable and very attentive. Prices were great for the quality of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We arrived here at 9.15 on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Unfortunately they could not find our reservation but said to have a drink at the bar and they would sort out a table, which they did and we were sat within 15 minutes. Once sat our waiter came and told us the specials of the evening,... More

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Huntington, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We dined there last night and enjoyed the seafood tower for two and the most fantastic lobster we have ever eaten......this 6 pound beauty was tender and sweet and prepared steamed to perfection. The lobster was split and cracked for us by our server.....no room for dessert but it looked great going by......will definitely return to sample some of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This was my second time dining in Dock's Oyster House and it was just as good as the first time. Everything - from atmosphere to food, to service was just perfect. Our waiter knew the menu like the back of his hand. He was attentive to all of our needs and recommended wonderful choices for both myself and my husband.... More

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See 2 more reviews by Natalie L for Atlantic City
Staten Island, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

It's a very good seafood place with great staff and service. The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was very good especially the oyster bar/menu.

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This was the first time I've eaten at Dock's Oyster House and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ahi tuna and it was delicious! Others ordered the scallops which also got rave reviews. The server was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely return.

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Voorhees, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

As expected, Memorial Day weekend was going to be busy. As expected we had to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. However, once seated the service and food lived up every bit to our expectations and Dock's reputation. The staff including our waiter Taz, was both knowledgeable and attentive, but not intrusive. As for the food,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Ate here for the first time. It was very busy but we had a reservation and were seated within 5 minutes of being there. Great lobster's selection and a variation of very tasty food. Service was excellent during the dinner period we were there. Well worth the visit!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We were lucky to get a reservation at this landmark restaurant and Terri was our server. She was great, explained each dish and even the prices- nice. We had the clams- so fresh they had to have been caught that day. Then the crab and corn chowder- full of big chunks of crab then the flounder entree. Everything was fresh,... More

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Plaistow, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Took friends there who had never been to Atlantic City. My Wife and I love this restaurant. As always, the food and service were incredible. There is nothing I don't like about this restaurant. If you have never been, you need to go.

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