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By The Docks, Middle River, MD

By The Docks

4.5
4.5
1968 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,968 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
By The Docks offers "excellent food" with standout crab cakes and generous portions, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Guests highlight the "amazing service" and attentive staff. While the restaurant can get busy, leading to occasional waits, the "delicious" offerings and warm atmosphere make it a favorite for seafood lovers.

1,968 Reviews

  1. Laketa

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The seating was limited due to a party up stairs, however we stand by the bar. It was a little cold but nothing my jacket couldn't fix, the food was amazing! Plenty of parking which was a good as well.

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  2. Paula

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes were outstanding. Service was above and beyond. Wait time for the food was good. Would highly recommend

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  3. Sharon

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on Lobster Night. Food was great waiter was attentive. Restaurant and food great.

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  4. Rosyant

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the atmosphere, the place is nice and cozy, the food is delicious, and the service is good. Highly recommended.

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  5. Duane

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always great. Understandably, they were very busy on Valentines weekend and things were a little slow in comparison to normal, but they brought our food and our appetizers at the same time. After eating the appetizer, the main dish was already getting cold. The wait staff (Jordan D) was outstanding and was will to have the kitchen remake the dishes. Knowing this doesn't normally happen, we decided that we didn't want them to waste the food.

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  6. Gayle

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a perfect place to celebrate our relative’s recent birthday! The service was attentive and kind, and the food was just fantastic. We still can’t believe the size of the portions! And the quality of the seafood was very fresh, and everything was prepared expertly.

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  7. Dorothy

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  8. Ashley

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  9. Claire

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  10. Tyrone

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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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 1968 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, 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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