Dockside Restaurant Alton Bay

maryjane · 10-07-2004, 08:11 PM

Have you tried this place?? great seafood open year round

upthesaukee · 10-08-2004, 05:20 AM

Good food, good service, a short but very good menu. Great soups, good specials, a place worth the trip to eat. Somewhat limited parking during their busiest times, but this time of year on street parking towards gillen Marine is usually available. by boat, about a 5-7 minute walk from the town docks, past the busy corner store, over the bridge and on the east side of Rte 28A & Rte 11 intersection.

mcdude · 10-08-2004, 06:39 AM

the clam chowder is wonderful. the place has been around forever. Formerly called the "Mary Jane" and the "Myrtle Anne".

pmj · 10-08-2004, 07:17 AM

I have to say that I think they should beef up their house salad a bit...very small and not the freshest always and when i asked for a veggie instead of potatoe I was told no. That was disappointing..although i have no complaint about the service or entree quality.

pmj

Mee-n-Mac · 10-08-2004, 11:58 AM

I would agree w/McDude, nothing fancy but the food is good. I've had the sirloin ($13.99) and it was fine. Others have had, on multiple occasions, the haddock sandwich and rated it very highly. It was huge and I'm told, fresh and cooked perfectly.

Zee · 10-08-2004, 11:59 AM

It's a great place to go by snowmobile. The hot soup, sandwich and cocoa (or beer) is the pause that refreshes. There is plenty of sled parking just across the street.

trfour · 10-08-2004, 05:35 PM

Family, friends and I have no complaints about the food and service here as well, all four seasons, over the years.... If by boat, the short walk is good, keeps those sea legs in check.

A little side note, if I may.
There are so many wonderful events going on in Alton Bay, from fireworks, craft fairs, music and the winter airport on The Bay! Nice place to be 365-24-7, and to know where to get some great food!
Thank you all!

mcdude · 02-24-2006, 05:57 PM

According to the Feb. 9th "Baysider" (why it takes them three weeks to mail the paper to Mass is beyond me...?) the Dockside changed hands on February 8th. This local institution was sold to Dan Chiavacci by Linda Daggett and Buddy Peterson. Best of luck to Dan! Peterson said that for him it was time to retire.

"If its not broke, don't fix it," Chiavacci said, "I'd be tarred and feathered and run out of town if I made any significant changes."

I might suggest one small change however, Replace the seating in the booths so that your ass doesn't hit the floor when you sit down!!

GWC... · 02-24-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

"If its not broke, don't fix it," Chiavacci said, "I'd be tarred and feathered and run out of town if I made any significant changes."

I might suggest one small change however, Replace the seating in the booths so that your ass doesn't hit the floor when you sit down!!

Sounds like he needs to add a hitching post outside for donkeys. That would keep them outside and prevent them from hitting the floor when you sit down.

polarisman14 · 07-20-2014, 08:05 AM

I just wanted to bump this thread up to the top as it hasn't had much activity in a while. We came from Tuftonboro last night on our way back to Gilmanton around 8:30 and were looking for someplace quick and easy to hit for dinner on the way home. Wolfeboro was super crowded so we passed through there and came across Dockside on the way through route 28. It wasn't crowded at all as they close at 9pm (I think, they were starting to close up shop as we were finishing our meal) but there was a mid-'60s Corvette Stingray parked out in front so I figured it was worth a shot...It looked perfect sitting there so I had to poke around

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I got the fish tacos--I'm not usually a big pico-de-gallo fan but these were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce really set them off. Fries were also cooked well and plentiful. My wife got the caprese panini which was also very good as was the steak tip salad on baby spinach, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, and strawberries with raspberry vinagrette that my friend ordered. Prices were very fair especially for lakefront dining and service was friendly and efficient.

We'll definitely be back.

Oletimer · 07-20-2014, 02:36 PM

Good one GWC-had a good laugh on that one.Thanks.

GBGX2 · 07-20-2014, 03:53 PM

My wife and I eat here all the time (it is a mile from our home). The service is great, the food is always consistent and the Fried Haddock Sandwich is second to none anywhere..... My wife loves the Fish Tacos but I never can get by the haddock ! ...The prices are extremely reasonable and the wine pour is robust!

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Originally Posted by polarisman14

I just wanted to bump this thread up to the top as it hasn't had much activity in a while. We came from Tuftonboro last night on our way back to Gilmanton around 8:30 and were looking for someplace quick and easy to hit for dinner on the way home. Wolfeboro was super crowded so we passed through there and came across Dockside on the way through route 28. It wasn't crowded at all as they close at 9pm (I think, they were starting to close up shop as we were finishing our meal) but there was a mid-'60s Corvette Stingray parked out in front so I figured it was worth a shot...It looked perfect sitting there so I had to poke around

.

I got the fish tacos--I'm not usually a big pico-de-gallo fan but these were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce really set them off. Fries were also cooked well and plentiful. My wife got the caprese panini which was also very good as was the steak tip salad on baby spinach, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, and strawberries with raspberry vinagrette that my friend ordered. Prices were very fair especially for lakefront dining and service was friendly and efficient.

We'll definitely be back.

GBGX2 · 05-07-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GBGX2

My wife and I eat here all the time (it is a mile from our home). The service is great, the food is always consistent and the Fried Haddock Sandwich is second to none anywhere..... My wife loves the Fish Tacos but I never can get by the haddock ! ...The prices are extremely reasonable and the wine pour is robust!

We had dinner there tonight! What I said last year holds true this year...extremely consistent with the owner always there! Great food and service!

10-07-2004, 08:11 PM	#1
maryjane Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dockside Restaurant Alton Bay Have you tried this place?? great seafood open year round

10-08-2004, 05:20 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Good food, good service, a short but very good menu. Great soups, good specials, a place worth the trip to eat. Somewhat limited parking during their busiest times, but this time of year on street parking towards gillen Marine is usually available. by boat, about a 5-7 minute walk from the town docks, past the busy corner store, over the bridge and on the east side of Rte 28A & Rte 11 intersection. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!! Last edited by upthesaukee; 10-08-2004 at 03:29 PM.

10-08-2004, 06:39 AM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	Nothing fancy.....but.. the clam chowder is wonderful. the place has been around forever. Formerly called the "Mary Jane" and the "Myrtle Anne".

10-08-2004, 07:17 AM	#4
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well...a little improvement needed in a couple of areas I have to say that I think they should beef up their house salad a bit...very small and not the freshest always and when i asked for a veggie instead of potatoe I was told no. That was disappointing..although i have no complaint about the service or entree quality. pmj

10-08-2004, 11:58 AM	#5
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Try the fish I would agree w/McDude, nothing fancy but the food is good. I've had the sirloin ($13.99) and it was fine. Others have had, on multiple occasions, the haddock sandwich and rated it very highly. It was huge and I'm told, fresh and cooked perfectly. __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

10-08-2004, 11:59 AM	#6
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	It's a great place to go by snowmobile. The hot soup, sandwich and cocoa (or beer) is the pause that refreshes. There is plenty of sled parking just across the street.

10-08-2004, 05:35 PM	#7
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Dockside, and Alton Bay. Family, friends and I have no complaints about the food and service here as well, all four seasons, over the years.... If by boat, the short walk is good, keeps those sea legs in check. A little side note, if I may. There are so many wonderful events going on in Alton Bay, from fireworks, craft fairs, music and the winter airport on The Bay! Nice place to be 365-24-7, and to know where to get some great food! Thank you all! __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

02-24-2006, 05:57 PM	#8
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	Dockside Changes Hands According to the Feb. 9th "Baysider" (why it takes them three weeks to mail the paper to Mass is beyond me...?) the Dockside changed hands on February 8th. This local institution was sold to Dan Chiavacci by Linda Daggett and Buddy Peterson. Best of luck to Dan! Peterson said that for him it was time to retire. "If its not broke, don't fix it," Chiavacci said, "I'd be tarred and feathered and run out of town if I made any significant changes." I might suggest one small change however, Replace the seating in the booths so that your ass doesn't hit the floor when you sit down!!

07-20-2014, 08:05 AM	#10
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	I just wanted to bump this thread up to the top as it hasn't had much activity in a while. We came from Tuftonboro last night on our way back to Gilmanton around 8:30 and were looking for someplace quick and easy to hit for dinner on the way home. Wolfeboro was super crowded so we passed through there and came across Dockside on the way through route 28. It wasn't crowded at all as they close at 9pm (I think, they were starting to close up shop as we were finishing our meal) but there was a mid-'60s Corvette Stingray parked out in front so I figured it was worth a shot...It looked perfect sitting there so I had to poke around . I got the fish tacos--I'm not usually a big pico-de-gallo fan but these were cooked perfectly and the ranchero sauce really set them off. Fries were also cooked well and plentiful. My wife got the caprese panini which was also very good as was the steak tip salad on baby spinach, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, and strawberries with raspberry vinagrette that my friend ordered. Prices were very fair especially for lakefront dining and service was friendly and efficient. We'll definitely be back. __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

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07-20-2014, 02:36 PM	#11
Oletimer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 89 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	GWC-donkeys. Good one GWC-had a good laugh on that one.Thanks.