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Donnelly’s Dockside, Arnold, MD

Donnelly’s Dockside

4.7
4.7
384 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
A neighborhood, family owned and operated restaurant and lounge located just off the Chesapeake Bay. Specializing in regional dishes and creative cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch Buffet.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily: 11:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 757-4045
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 384 people are saying

Donnelly’s Dockside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Value

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Child-friendly

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Great for scenic views

  • Greater Annapolis

    Best Overall

  • Greater Annapolis

    Best Service

  • Greater Annapolis

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Annapolis

    Best Value

  • Greater Annapolis

    Child-friendly

  • Greater Annapolis

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donnelly's Dockside offers "great food and service" with a scenic waterfront view, welcoming both boat and car arrivals. Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly the Maryland Crab Soup and fish and chips. Despite occasional service hiccups, the warm atmosphere and "outstanding service" make it a popular choice for families and special occasions.

384 Reviews
  1. Lucinda

    Dumfries and Galloway8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we sat in a booth in the bar and received great service and yummy food. love Donnelly’s Dockside!

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  2. Tony

    Baltimore9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my birthday. The service was excellent. Server, Riley, explained menu times and was quick with the drinks and the meal. Overall the service was great. And the greeters were very friendly and took us to our table right away.

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  3. Tom VIP

    Washington DC170 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful place to enjoy pleasant meal. My wife had the Crabcake sandwich and I ordered a piece of salmon. Both were terrific. I asked that the salmon be broiled and it was done beautifully. Their Maryland Crab Soup, by the way, was outstanding. We are lovers of that soup and we have had it at many places around Annapolis. The Maryland Crab Soup at Donnelly's was simply oustanding and one of the very best.

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  4. Ralph VIP

    New York City134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood restaurant for the whole family.

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  5. Konstantinos VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes were super—very friendly staff. We'll go back for sure!

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  6. Aaron

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. There was an issue with something missing from my wife’s burger that the kitchen did not inform the service team. Our server handled the issue and the manager on duty also stopped by our table Outstanding customer service and over all our meal was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Ralph VIP

    New York City134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood restaurant with great food and service.

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  8. Carter VIP

    Denver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive server, great table, delicious food. I enjoyed the blackened tuna and risotto very much, as did another person at our table. The shrimp salad on a croissant was enjoyed by my spouse and another fried had the white crab pizza, which he thought could have used a bit more sauce.

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  9. Jiy

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very attentive . Service was quick and a lovely evening.

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  10. Carey

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to Donnelly’s several times, but always in warm weather. Decided to go with a couple of friends. The winter view was just as beautiful! Staff couldn’t have been nicer and it wasn’t as crowded as it can get in summer, for sure. Highly recommend for a casual, but very nice, dinner, in a lovely waterside setting.

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FAQs

Donnelly’s Dockside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 757-4045.

Donnelly’s Dockside is rated 4.7 stars by 384 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 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donnelly’s Dockside

1050 Deep Creek Ave, Arnold, MD 21012

Additional information

  • Area
    Arnold
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily: 11:00 am-10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Delivery, Takeaway
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