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Dockside Brewery, Milford, CT

Dockside Brewery

4.6
4.6
586 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3929

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Brewery, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milford
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cabana 1

    Apr 20, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
    Looking for a more private space to unwind, lounge, and enjoy summer? Our cabanas provide an area of tranquility, offering an elevated summer experience to relax and enjoy the views.
    Cabana 1 Photo
  • Cabana 2

    Apr 20, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
    Looking for a more private space to unwind, lounge, and enjoy summer? Our cabanas provide an area of tranquility, offering an elevated summer experience to relax and enjoy the views.
    Cabana 2 Photo

What 586 people are saying

Dockside Brewery 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Kid-friendly

  • 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 offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with unique igloo dining experiences. Guests commend the "excellent food" and "amazing service," especially during festive events. The beer selection is notable, and the outdoor area is a summer highlight. While service can vary, the venue remains a local favorite.

586 Reviews
  1. Isabella

    Connecticut1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We waited over 30 minutes without anyone taking our order so we left

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great service was fast didn’t like the constant clearing of the plates and glasses a little annoying when trying to have conversations. Almost like they were watching you eat

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  3. Heather

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joined dockside and crew on Monday 3/17 for St. Patrick’s day Nicole was our waitress she was amazing! Drinks were never empty, food came out fast fresh and hot. Will definitely be back! Everything on the specials menu was top notch corner beef egg roll, Danny’s pizza, shepherds pie, potato skins and beef stew!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party with lots of kids. They were very accommodating and the food was excellent!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, wait staff, friendliness, everything was excellent!! Above and beyond!!!

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  6. BobO VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch in one of the igloos. Nice to be able to have that space to chat with our family and relax. Service was very good, staff was attentive and food arrived quickly. Will go back again.

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  7. Laura

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were both amazing. We tried multiple dishes (party of six) everything was great!!

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  8. Fernando VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar service was slower than other times, I was told it was due to being margarita day.

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  9. Kimberly

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second experience in their igloos and it's just such a fun and unique experience. So worth it! Service is always great and food/ drinks are fantastic

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  10. Ed

    Connecticut1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow initially for drinks, but was very good after ordering food which was very tasty.

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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 4.6 stars by 586 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Connecticut
  4. New Haven
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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dockside Brewery

40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3929

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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