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Dockside Brewery, Milford, CT

Dockside Brewery

4.5
4.5
566 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30–23:00 Wed–Sat 11:30–00:00
  • Phone number
    (203) 693-3900
  • Website
    http://www.docksidebrewery.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For groups up to 30, we offer to reserve space under our Pergola on the Upper Deck. Our Pergola is completely covered and enclosed with retractable awnings that can be opened/closed at any time.Larger groups of 35+ are hosted in our Grassy Knoll area which is one level away from the water, and has tables and Adirondack chairs for your leisure!
  • Location
    40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3929
  • Area
    Milford
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Welcome to the Jungle

    25 Oct 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
    This igloo brings you into a lush rainforest with vibrant foliage and colorful flowers. With a touch of the wild, this jungle-themed igloo promises an unforgettable experience for all! All igloos seat up to 6 people (children included), no exceptions. Each igloo is equipped with heaters. Igloos have a 2.5 hour seating time limit with a minimum spend of $150 (Mon-Thurs after 3pm) or $200 (Fri-Sun after 3pm). Bluetooth speakers may be provided with the exchange of identification. We ask you to not move, change, or alter furniture, heaters, or any other equipment included in the igloo.  20% gratuity is included in your final check. Dockside cannot accommodate separate checks, but multiple payments of equal amount is permitted.
    Welcome to the Jungle photo

  • Under the Sea

    25 Oct 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
    Dive into an underwater adventure with our Under the Sea igloo! Experience a vibrant ocean paradise filled with blues, sea creatures, and enchanting decor. Get ready for a splash! All igloos seat up to 6 people (children included), no exceptions. Each igloo is equipped with heaters. Igloos have a 2.5 hour seating time limit with a minimum spend of $150 (Monday-Thursday after 3pm) or $200 (Friday-Sunday after 3pm). Bluetooth speakers may be provided with the exchange of identification. We ask you to not move, change, or alter furniture, heaters, or any other equipment included in the igloo. 20% gratuity is included in your final check. Dockside cannot accommodate separate checks, but multiple payments of equal amount is permitted.
    Under the Sea photo

  • Christmas Igloo- Santa Claus 1

    8 Nov 2024 - 6 Jan 2025
    Experience a night of holiday cheer and festive fun as you celebrate the magic of Santa Claus! All igloos seat up to 6 people (children included), no exceptions. Each igloo is equipped with heaters. Igloos have a 2.5 hour seating time limit with a minimum spend of $150 (Monday-Thursday after 3pm) or $200 (Friday-Sunday after 3pm). Bluetooth speakers may be provided with the exchange of identification. We ask you to not move, change, or alter furniture, heaters, or any other equipment included in the igloo. 20% gratuity is included in your final check. Dockside cannot accommodate separate checks, but multiple payments of equal amount is permitted. Pictures may not reflect current decor. This booking confirms understanding of the terms.
    Christmas Igloo- Santa Claus 1 photo

Menu

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What 566 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Good for groups

  • New Haven

    Good for groups

  • New Haven

    Hot spot

  • New Haven

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Haven

    Great for scenic views

  • New Haven

    Lively

  • New Haven

    American

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dockside Brewery boasts a "beautiful waterfront setting" with a "great selection of craft beer" and a versatile menu. It's a popular spot for outdoor dining with "amazing views" and a "fun, energetic atmosphere." While some service issues arise during peak times, most guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious food." Perfect for gatherings and casual outings, Dockside offers a vibrant experience by the water.

566 Reviews

  1. KRISTINA

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience with a visit from Santa and cute Christmas menu. The Christmas cookie drink was as delicious.

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  2. margaret-anne

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked the giant igloo for a birthday gathering and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our waitress along with other staff were constantly coming to check in on us and see if we needed anything. Service was quick, food was excellent and overall an amazing vibe. Will definitely be booking for future events/ dinners

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  3. Tara

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We love this place in the summer. The windows and doors are always open, eliminating the intense noise level you fave in the old months with all that shut. The service was good! The food was mediocre. I had a salad with salmon, and my husband had a steak salad. Portions were just enough. My salad, while good, was not a $21 salad. It was lettuce, with dried cranberries and some gorgonzola cheese. There was supposed to be apples on it, but I didn't see any, then an overcooked piece of salmon on top. That's it. Drinks are another topic entirely. I ordered a "holiday special" margarita. The first drink was alcohol laden. Almost too much so. The 2nd tasted entirely different and was heavy on the lime juice. Neither was good, but at $12, I didn't expect a lot. Bottom line - great for a quick bite, a large party, or a young crowd. If you are looking for a date night restaurant and are over the age of 45, skip it and try it for lunch in the summer months.

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  4. Gabbie

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The igloo experience is soo worth it! You get the entire igloo to yourself and the heaters inside make it nice and cozy. The waitress (madison) was super friendly and attentive. Drinks and food were both flowing at a steady pace. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun outdoor experience in the cold weather!

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  5. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    every time we come it’s always great! never a food complaint! beer is always delicious! staff is great!!

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  6. Donna

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is always good. Restaurant was not busy at all and the service was terrible. Waitress never came to our table. Made a reservation and got a table in a cold section next to the dirty dish area even though all the other tables were empty. I won’t go back again for awhile.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York State

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from out of town! This place has rave reviews and I will follow up with one. Amazing atmosphere, due to the weather/climate changes they were set up to accommodate with heaters and proper barriers to keep warm. The food was outstanding (highly recommend the jalapeño poppers and fried pickles) the drinks were great and they have a few non-alcoholic options also. Great quick service, I didn’t catch our servers name but he was great. I believe the owners were there which is awesome to see because they helped seat/serve their guests..love to see it If we travel back to Milford, CT at any point again we will be stopping there again !!

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  8. Ashley

    New York City

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice view, but nothing great about the food or service.

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  9. Steven

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Son lives in CT & suggested this place! It took @ an hour & traffic but… so worth it! Relaxing, fun, good food & service! I hope to be back many times!

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  10. Kaylin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. No complaints. Thank you to to all staff!!

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FAQs

Dockside Brewery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 693-3900.

Dockside Brewery is rated 4.5 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dockside Brewery

40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3929

Additional information

  • Area
    Milford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30–23:00 Wed–Sat 11:30–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.docksidebrewery.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 693-3900
  • Private party facilities
    For groups up to 30, we offer to reserve space under our Pergola on the Upper Deck. Our Pergola is completely covered and enclosed with retractable awnings that can be opened/closed at any time.Larger groups of 35+ are hosted in our Grassy Knoll area which is one level away from the water, and has tables and Adirondack chairs for your leisure!
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