At Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center, we don’t just serve seafood—we live it. When your restaurant sits right on the water and shares a dock with working fishing boats, “fresh” takes on a whole new meaning. Our seafood doesn’t travel far to reach your plate. In fact, some of it never even leaves the property.
Let’s walk you through how our seafood makes the journey from boat to table—and why it tastes so good when it gets there.
Our Docks Are Where It All Begins
Every day during the season, our captains head out from our Virginia Beach docks to fish the local waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The same boats you see pulling in at the end of the day is where much of our seafood comes from.
When you sit down at Dockside Restaurant and order a flounder sandwich or a crab cake platter, there’s a good chance that catch was unloaded just steps away from where you’re eating. We don’t rely on distant suppliers or frozen deliveries—we rely on the water right outside our window.
Fresh Catch Specials That Truly Are “Fresh”
Our menu is constantly rotating to reflect the day’s catch. If we reel in a good haul of sea bass, croaker, or bluefish, we’re featuring it that night. That’s why our Fresh Catch Specials are such a hit—because they’re exactly what they say they are.
We also keep it simple in the best way: grilled, blackened, or fried. When your seafood is this fresh, it doesn’t need a lot of dressing up. It just needs to be handled with care and served with something cold to drink and a good view of the water.
You Fish It, We’ll Cook It
Did you spend the morning on one of our half-day fishing trips? Don’t pack your cooler just yet. Bring your cleaned catch right over to the Dockside Restaurant, and we’ll cook it for you. It’s one of our guests’ favorite parts of the experience—going from reeling in your fish to enjoying it hot off the grill in the same afternoon.
We’ll prepare your catch the way you want it and serve it up with classic sides like hush puppies and coleslaw. It doesn’t get more “boat to table” than that.
A View to Go with the Flavor
Of course, it’s not just the seafood that makes the experience—it’s where you enjoy it. Our patio seating gives you front-row views of the water, the boats, and the wildlife that make Virginia Beach so special. You might even spot dolphins playing in the distance while you sip your drink and wait for your meal.
There’s something relaxing about being right on the dock with a plate of oysters, a shrimp boil, or today’s catch in front of you. We like to think it adds just the right seasoning.
Fresh Off the Boat and Into the Market
If you loved your meal and want to take some of that flavor home, stop by our retail seafood market before you leave. Much of what we cook in the restaurant is also available in the market—caught locally, handled with care, and ready for your kitchen.
Whether you’re planning a seafood feast or just want something special for dinner, our market staff can help you pick out the perfect fillet or crab leg bundle. We even carry wine to pair with your purchase (over 1,000 bottles to choose from!).
Come Taste What Boat to Table Really Means
At Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center, we believe fresh seafood shouldn’t be complicated—it should be caught, cooked, and served with pride. Whether you’re fishing with us, dining with us, or shopping in our market, you’ll be a part of something authentic. You’re eating where the seafood comes in, where it’s prepared with care, and where the view reminds you exactly where you are.
Next time you’re in Virginia Beach, come down to the dock. We’ll save you a seat, and we promise—it’s going to taste amazing. Contact Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center at 757-481-4545 today to learn more about our half-day fishing trips!
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