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By The Docks, Middle River, MD

By The Docks

4.5
4.5
1960 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Maryland is famous for it's crab cakes, and By The Docks is known for it's eight-ounce Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, steaks, and pasta's prepared by our chefs. Our menu includes various items from baby back ribs, slow roasted prime rib, hand cut steaks,and specialty sauteed dishes. Every sauce, soup and dressing is made from scratch. By The Docks welcomes families and large groups. Make reservations or call ahead for express carry out.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 686-1188
  • Website
    https://bythedocks.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Morris
  • Catering
    Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071 to book your party.
  • Location
    3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220
  • Area
    Essex
  • Cross Street
    Bengies Rd.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on premises with handicap accessibility.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,960 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
By The Docks delights with "delicious food" and "top-notch service," consistently providing memorable experiences. Known for "amazing crabcakes" and "reasonably priced" meals, it's a local favorite, especially during Restaurant Week. While crowded at peak times, the "attentive staff" ensures a satisfying visit, making it a "go-to" for many diners.

1,960 Reviews

  1. Dorothy

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My other half and I went because we thought that it would be a good experience from the advertising that they had for the brunch. I have a couple of complaints to say 1. My fiancee DOES NOT drink ( I do). We asked for a cranberry apple mix (juice) She received a MIMOSA . Instantly knew something was wrong with the drink. In which he didn't seem to care that he(server) had done. 2. Automatic gratuity not a problem but I also believe that we should be able to give what we as the customer is appropriate. 3. Small and somewhat loud. 4. 2 people at $100.... INSANE! For a 35$ pp buffet

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  2. Ashley

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the shrimps were raw but other than that everything was really nice.

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  3. Claire

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was the worst experience I have ever had a restaurant. Had a reservation at 9:15, didn’t get seated til 9:40, then told we had to rush to order because the kitchen closed. Do not go here.

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  4. Tyrone

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait for our food was long but understandable because it was Valentine’s Day so it was crazy on a regular night it has always been a good time but the food is always good and was late but good so i would recommend to anyone

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  5. Barbara

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our Valentine dinner here. Everything was superb! Our reservation was a little earlier than I personally like but...🤭when you make it 3 days before V-Day! It ended up being the perfect time. It was not crowded compared to when we finished. We got an appetizer - the fried calamari - it was not heavily coated and the calamari were tender! Warning - if you get this as an app, have more than two people sharing, it is huge! We got one of the specials for Valentine - two stuffed jumbo shrimp and lamb chops. Again, it was huge! We each brought one of the shrimp home for another meal! And I did leave one lamb chop to bring home. Our server, Josh, was great. They did not have the wine I wanted but he checked to see what others they had(we wanted a Malbec)! It was a wonderful evening and definitely on our places to return to!

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  6. Robert

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good except for the Cole slaw and a cold baked potato. The server went way out of her way to make things right! We sat upstairs and the server was excellent.

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  7. John

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Too noisy for our taste due to loud mouth customers who didn’t seem to mind bothering other people in the restaurant.

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  8. Cynthia

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. Always a pleasure to go to By The Docks.

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  9. Moe

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best seafood restaurant in Maryland, service & food. If I could afford it I would come there more often 😂

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  10. Brenda

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to by the Dock many times. The food is always delicious and the service is always top notch. Last night's meal didn't dissapoint. Our waitress coundn't have been more efficient or pleasant.

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FAQs

By The Docks does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. By The Docks also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 686-1188.

By The Docks is rated 4.5 stars by 1960 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for By The Docks

3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bengies Rd.
  • Area
    Essex
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on premises with handicap accessibility.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Morris
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://bythedocks.com/
  • Phone number
    (410) 686-1188
  • Catering
    Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Rachel Paulino @ 443)475-0071 to book your party.

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