Long Island Restaurant Tips by terri333

Restaurant Name: Dockers Waterside Restaurant and Marina

Good food and good service are lacking at this establishment. The fried flounder and chicken sandwich were tasteless. I asked for the relish for the chcken on the side. It came on the sandwich. We never received our carafe of water with lemon slices. I waited ten minutes for lemon slices for my tasteless chicken. One tip - do NOT wear jeans and sneakers or ride a motorcycle to this restaurant. You will be treated like second class citizens. Instead wear silly looking floppy hats and those ugly brightly colored plastic shoes. One couple came in matching stripes with their dog in a baby carriage. Did we forget it was Halloween? The dog was pulled close enough to the table that it could have eaten from the table! Another gentleman had on extremely tight red, white and pink print pants with a pink shirt. A single diner had on loafers with no socks, tight trousers and a tucked in T-shirt that barely covered his large stomach. But, do NOT wear jeans and sneakers or ride in on a motorcycle! The staff is very inexperienced. The food is overpriced ($56 for two sandwiches and four bottled beers). Thank goodness there's a water view or you'd really feel like you were taken. My husband still left a large tip (probably more than the silly looking hat and shoe people left). He has a bad habit of overtipping because he feels these young people work hard. But, none of the staff there that day deserved a tip. They were actually rude. My husband overheard one of the staff say, "Did they leave yet?" The other staff member replied, "No the bike is still in the parking lot." How crass and unprofessional! Please note that my husband and I are in our early 50s and our Honda motorcyle is very quiet. The jeans and sneakers were for safety while riding. Do yourself a favor and eat at any other restaurant on Dune Road. You will find a warm, friendly and experienced staff, something sorely lacking at Dockers! And remember, if you still decide to go to Dockers, do NOT wear jeans and sneakers or arrive on a motorcycle!

Favorite Dish: Your best bet may be a salad.

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Theme: American
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Dune Road, East Quogue, NY