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By the Docks

4.4

About this business

Fresh Seafood from the docks to your table. Voted one of the best crab cakes in Maryland. Also serving the best of steaks, pasta dishes, variety of salads, and specialty dishes through the week. 

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3321 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD, 21220, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.44,186 reviews
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Maryfrances 
2 years ago

Nice Place We have been to By the Docks a few times and have not been disappointed. If you are going on a week-end make sure you make reservations or you will be waiting up to 1 1/2 hours! The food is very good, although their prices are a little higher than some places in the area. 

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2 years ago

Good I have heard about this place from a few friends and that they have good crab-cakes. So heard over with a few gal pals for dinner this past Tuesday night. I couldn't believe it was a busy as it was for a Tuesday. I got the Single Crab Cake Platter- lump crab meat seasoned and you can get it broiled or rired. It was pretty good. It came with a salad and baked potato. The only thing that I didn't care for was the reservation policy. When I called they said they wouldn't seat everyone till the entire party was there and th... read more

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2 years ago

Worth the wait The wait is horrible, but I guess they are busy for a reason. Surprisingly it was worth the wait. The crab cakes & steaks are delicious! The service was good too. 

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2 years ago

They'll keep you waiting FOREVER! I made a 2pm reservation for 5 and a highchair at By the Docks for Mother's Day. We got there at 2pm and they told me there would be a 15 minute wait because they were "backed up." Well, by 2:30 we were getting restless, especially since several parties of 12 or more had arrived and been seated since we got there. We were finally sat by a rather rude hostess at 2:55, and there was no highchair in sight. By this point we were starving and annoyed, so luckily the server was quick and we got ou... read more

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bluemidnighttt1 
15 years ago

Pros: VERY clean! Good crabcake. Relaxing atmosphere. Cons: Everything else-- Slow waitress, bad food (other than the wonderful crabcake). I am originally from Baltimore, but my family moved away when I was in elementary school. They moved back in 2006 and I came to visit them this weekend. My mom suggested yesterday (9/27/09) that we go get a crabcake each at "By the Docks". I was all excited to get a crabcake! I live in the South now and there is no seafood down there that is not deep fried. So we proceeded to the restarau... read more

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CSMobileUser 
15 years ago

Service – First inpression means a lot the girl jhostess she rolled her eyes as i asked for name then we waited a additional hour it npo the wait it worthj it but hjwer no qwe dont come back as much Ohj jher name was ashleuy by the way we are mot tjhe only ones 

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16 years ago

Worth the wait The wait is horrible, but I guess they are busy for a reason. Surprisingly it was worth the wait. The crab cakes & steaks are delicious! The service was good too. 

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16 years ago

YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT BUT THE CRAB CAKES ARE WORTH IT. THEY ARE RATHER LARGE WITH JUST ENOUGH FILLER TO HOLD THEM TOGETHER. THE SEASONING IS JUST RIGHT. THE SIDES WERE GOOD BUT THE CRAB CAKE OUT SHINES THEM ALL. 

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Jessica L. 
16 years ago

Good I have heard about this place from a few friends and that they have good crab-cakes. So heard over with a few gal pals for dinner this past Tuesday night. I couldn't believe it was a busy as it was for a Tuesday. 

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By the Docks has a 4.4 star rating with 4,186 reviews. 

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By the Docks is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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