Dockside

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Dockside appears to be a sports bar/restaurant with a pub like feel to it. There is a oval shaped bar where patrons can eat or drink in one area. Covers from Time magazines are framed on the walls there. The front section of the establishment has booths with high backs. A section in the back of Dockside has tables and chairs and the walls are covered with bright murals of sports figures. Pool tables and arcade games are also available in this area along with an area for children to play. Television cameras with either regular programming or Keno numbers can be seen from almost every seat. The paper place mat says that there are 33 televisions and that the restaurant shows all pay-per-view boxing and WWE wrestling events. The menu has something for everyone and the prices are very reasonable. Luncheon specials are available and from Monday to Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Dockside serves a burger, fries and a beer for $5.95. What a deal! Pizza and a pitcher of beer served between the same hours costs $11.95, another deal! Want an average, hearty, American meal for a reasonable price? This restaurant may be for you.

Visit their website at: http://www.docksiderestaurants.com

RESTAURANT:

DOCKSIDE

229 Centre Street (Route 60), Malden, MA

DATE:

February, 2003

MEAL:

Lunch

BREAD:

SALAD:

APPETIZER:

ENTREE:

Scallop Dinner Special ($9.95) Good - 15 large scallops coated with something that tasted like KFC crunchy coating. Not a bad batter, but a little too crunchy for delicate scallops. The Cole slaw was the kind that is found in many places and we purchase at the supermarket. We like it. It isn't too sweet and is nice and creamy. The French Fries were cooked to an appropriate shade, but were soggy. Meal was served with a little plastic cup of tarter sauce. This was a lot of food for the price.

20 oz. Prime Rib Special ($13.95) Pretty good - A large hunk with not much age but plenty of fat. Cooked a little more than requested. Came with a baked potato that wasn't crispy enough for our taste and canned peas.

DESSERT:

OTHER:

Parking in a large lot

Dress is casual

Child friendly

Patrons seemed to be of all ages. Older people tended to be seated up front and groups of young men seated in the back part.

Free delivery in Malden

OVERALL:

B
Although the food wasn't great here, we would return and choose something else. There is something fun and upbeat about the restaurant. If in the area with a large appetite, it might be a good place to stop.

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RESTAURANT:	DOCKSIDE
	229 Centre Street (Route 60), Malden, MA
DATE:	February, 2003
MEAL:	Lunch
BREAD:

SALAD:
APPETIZER:
ENTREE:	Scallop Dinner Special ($9.95) Good - 15 large scallops coated with something that tasted like KFC crunchy coating. Not a bad batter, but a little too crunchy for delicate scallops. The Cole slaw was the kind that is found in many places and we purchase at the supermarket. We like it. It isn't too sweet and is nice and creamy. The French Fries were cooked to an appropriate shade, but were soggy. Meal was served with a little plastic cup of tarter sauce. This was a lot of food for the price.
	20 oz. Prime Rib Special ($13.95) Pretty good - A large hunk with not much age but plenty of fat. Cooked a little more than requested. Came with a baked potato that wasn't crispy enough for our taste and canned peas.

DESSERT:
OTHER:	Parking in a large lot
	Dress is casual
	Child friendly
	Patrons seemed to be of all ages. Older people tended to be seated up front and groups of young men seated in the back part.
	Free delivery in Malden
OVERALL:	B Although the food wasn't great here, we would return and choose something else. There is something fun and upbeat about the restaurant. If in the area with a large appetite, it might be a good place to stop.