Experts' Choice Award Dock's Oyster House
What the experts agree on
Atlantic City's oldest restaurant (since 1897) excels with daily oyster varietals and classic chowders in a vintage wood-and-stained-glass setting. It's cramped and loud, but the timeless seafood experience feels like dining at your grandparents'
“This Atlantic City landmark is a seafood lover’s Nirvana.”
– Gayot
Fodor's "Owned and operated by the Dougherty family since 1897, the city's oldest restaurant serves seafood in a setting of wood and stained glass engraved with nautical scenes." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Very “old-school” (circa 1897) seafood spot is a “timeless” Atlantic City “institution”...the “small” setting “crowded” and “noisy”, but most agree this “top-notch” option is “always a pleasure.”" Full review
The Infatuation "Dock’s is another place that’s been around forever, but it looks more like an old country club or somewhere you’d go for your grandparents’ 50th-anniversary party (just don’t forget your starchy khaki pants or to part your hair to the side like your nana likes)" Full review
Time Out "This is the place for oysters, with upwards of ten varietals featured daily on the chalkboard. Other highlights include the restaurant’s trio of chowders (Maine clam, crab and corn, or Manhattan)" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
