docks seafood

yum! but.... very tasty and generous portions, at a fair price. and, we don't have to brave the old port's traffic and lack of parking. we're lucky to have a good seafood restaurant in south portland that offers take out. i called to order for pick up at 7:55, not aware that they close at 8. i was slightly put off by the person who answered the phone- she acted like i should have known they closed at 8. as i was hanging up, there was a voice in the background saying they would take my order. i don't think she was very happy and punished me by leaving out the tartar sauce. you really cannot havefriedclams orfriedhaddock without tartar sauce, so i was pretty disappointed. if condiments are not automatically included, they should be offered. the surliness of the woman who answered the phone directly contrasted with the cheerful and appreciative demeanor of the gentleman who rang up the order when we got there, and was likely the voice saying he would take the order after she had reprimanded me. this mishap aside- i will go back and i'll request tartar sauce with my order and hopefully that unhappy employee will no longer be working at dock's!

great lobster!. hit this place 4 times during the week we were in town. did thefriedstuff one night - good, but still fried. however, on two occasions we ordered the five lobsters ($25), which we had them cook ($1). so for $26, we had five perfectly cooked lobsters that were still too hot to pick up 20 minutes later at our cabin. can't beat that - and their pies and whoopie pies were very good as well.

cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. for anyone who is looking for casual seafood in maine, this is the place. docks offers all the standardfriedofferings (clams, shrimp, scallops, fish filets, etc) as well as all the usual varieties of lobster. in addition, they offer delicious baked/broiled dishes, chowders & bisque, healthy sides like baked potatoes, gluten-free options and yummy homemade desserts. they even have a fresh fish market (if you feel like cooking at home). the food is extremely fresh and prepared with skill. on one recent visit, i went with a party of 15 - one hour before closing. they got us seated and accommodated every order/request perfectly.

pretty poor product tonight. i have orderedfriedclams from docks three times before tonight. all three times i have been satisfied.but tonight not so happy,the whole clams were greasy and tough.french fries were greasy and some were even uncooked.for your clams in crumbs, turn up the heat. 375 no lower, and take them out sooner.you will have a superior product, i promise.