Address: | 633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA |
Phone: | +1 212-986-8080 |
Site: | docksoysterbar.com |
Rating: | 4 |
Working: | 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM |
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Denby Liu
It was the first time that Id been to this restaurant and first impressions of the dining area looked promising. The decor was pleasant, though the room is rather large, so not particularly quiet. On the plus side it did mean that we could get a table for two with no problems, even on a Friday night. Our waitress was pleasant enough and service was pretty quick, except for at the end trying to get the bill. The starters actually came amazingly quickly, about 5-10 minutes after we had ordered. For the food itself we decided to go for the reasonably priced prixe fixe 3-course menu ($40). Gives you 3 different choices for each course. For starters I went for the Prince Edward Island Mussels Marinere (though you can choose Provencal), which had to be the largest mussels Ive ever had. One slight annoyance was that several of the shells were closed. I pried two open and left the third. Slightly risky as youre not really supposed to eat any where the shells arent open, but the next day I suffered no ill effects. Though Id rather not have had to play Russian roulette at all, it would have been easy enough for the server to have discarded any closed shells, given the huge size it wasnt hard to spot them! For the main course I decided Id go for some red meat and chose the 1855 Black Angus Hangar Steak, which came with huge potato wedges coated with some kind of spicy powder. The steak was pretty standard but the potato spice was way overdone, unless you like very spicy food. The dark gravy that it came with was nice though. I had one of the scallops on my husbands seafood dish and that was fine. For dessert I ordered the chocolate pudding, AKA chocolate mousse, which was nice. My husband had the white chocolate chip cookies which were fine, but much better after dipping into the chocolate mousse! 8) The food was average, but not all prixe fixe menus showcase the food that well at a restaurant so Ill probably give it the benefit of the doubt and try it again a la carte to see how it fares then.
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Justin Levine
I used to come to Docks regularly because a friend of mine was obsessed with the place for happy hour. While I definitely dont agree, I also see his viewpoint. For Midtown, the happy hour here is pretty stellar. $4 for tap beer (selection is okay), $4 for house wine, and $6 for house cocktails. We used to just order bourbon or scotch and theyd give us the special which was awesome; in other words, if the bartenders know you, they take good care of you. The problem is when they dont. When I was picking up the tab a few times, they had accidentally charged some of my drinks regular price. That can be a big deal if the $6 drink you ordered 3 of turns out to be $16 apiece. Each time they were unrepentant too. More than anything that contributes to the low rating here. The food Ive had here has been a bit uneven, although in full disclosure I have not had a true dinner here. Mostly was Ive got has been $1 oysters, most of the time which were good Blue Points. However a few times they werent, and once they were the worst oysters Ive ever had; positives aside, that does matter. Think thin, slightly spoiled etc. The sliders ($2) are good although a bit on the small side. Its good they come with onions though. The calamari is well done although Im not a big fan of the thai chili dipping sauce. Either way this is probably the best food value for $6. Nothing here will blow your mind, but its a decent option for happy hour in Midtown if youre looking for a classy atmosphere.
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Qiana Anderson
I went to Docks for lunch and had their special which was jumbo shrimps and rigatoni in tomato sauce. The shrimps were done exquisitely and the pasta was al-dente just the way that I like it. The sauce was not watery; therefore the pasta was able to hold the sauce very well. I dont think that this dish did the restaurant justice, meaning that they probably have plenty of other dishes that would showcase their culinary skills. This dish was so simple that I just believe that it is a hard dish to mess up. But thats my fault for choosing a very simple dish. Lunch time is very business savvy and you can tell that there are a lot of business meetings going on. The wine list wasnt very complex and very affordable in my opinion. Our waitress was very dry and I had the feeling of them just wanting to just get you in and out. My most enjoyable moment was the Crème Brule... IT WAS HEAVEN DANCING ON YOUR TONGUE!!!! The sugar crust was perfectly broiled and wasnt burnt, the custard was not too sweet and the add half of a cookie that complimented it very well. I could have ate two of them but digressed. I am planning on going back there to enjoy their regular menu items in order to see if the food is amazing or not.
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Ryan Fisk
This is a great go-to for happy hour, but Ill throw down a review on a recent dinner... I came back here with a friend in search of some late-dinner seafood after stopping by earlier to scout out the menu. Earlier, the hostess showed me a $32 prix fixe dinner menu, but when we actually returned for dinner, our waitress said that menu wasnt available because they "had no gas" and they were waiting for Con Edison to hook them back up. I told her that all we wanted were some steamed lobsters and raw fish, but she still insisted that the menu just "wasnt available." Even though Im still not quite sure whats going on at this point, our waitress did steer us towards the lobster bake entree, consisting of two 1lb lobsters, clams and mussels (four of each). We shared a calamari appetizer to complete the meal, and were pleased with the food. There was a decent crowd, especially for a Wednesday night, and even after we left at around 10, there were still people coming in to eat. Since its right by me, draws a good evening crowd, and seems to be favorably reviewed, I see myself returning for a try at their other selections and/or during happy hour.
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sarah hall
It is not often I write a review, but this is an exception. This was the worst palette experience I have ever had in mid town Manhattan. The food was a horrible temperature, tasteless and frankly terrible to look at. My basic course was almost undigestable, I also tried other members in my party to equal disappointment. We had a brunch menu that was so disappointing upon arrival and cost an astonishing price which I assume is paying the rent judging by the 75% empty dining room. Do not be fooled by the pictures or the reviews which were probably written by acquaintances of the establishment. This is NYC, I am not s tourist and a trained chef. Unless your willing to flush 100 dollars in the toilet (restrooms also filthy) dont bother. You can have better quality st a coffee shop or superiorbrunch in another place. You could not pay me to go through these doors again! Give up, short order cooks ste not cutting it .
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robert beekintiong
We dined in Docks on Christmas Eve. It was the perfect splurge for the holidays. The food was superb. My seabass was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. My friends had the lobster roll and raved about how succulent and tender it was. My children, usually picky eaters, raved about their meals. My two oldest still comment on how the New England Clam Chowder they both had was the best they ever ate in their lives. My non-fish eating youngest daughter had the Amish chicken and still talks about it. It was not, however, a cheap meal. Having said that, we felt as if we definitely got our moneys worth. The service was outstanding and the food was to die for. I would absolutely go here again on another visit to NYC, even though it was very pricey. The ambience was great, especially for visitors to the area. It was easy to get to from the subway right there on 3rd Avenue too.