Reviews
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 Reviewed 29 January 2012 by john and elaine We had never eaten at Dock o’the Bay but needed a fun, laid-back wedding reception for 45 guests. Bridget is the owner and driving force behind Dock of the Bay, and as soon as I met her I knew everything would be fine. The food reviews on tripadvisor speak for themselves, but it’s much harder to produce quality meals en-masse. That particular task was achieved with flair and panache, but there was far, far more. From my demanding requests for entertainment through to the provision of gluten free food, and from the fantastic level of service given by every single member of her team to the way Bridget gave a lift in her own car to one of our entertainers … every aspect of the 9 hours we were at the restaurant was fun, stress free (for us!) and executed with military precision. The attention to detail, food, and quality of service are commensurate with quality restaurants, but at a very competitive cost. Perfect!
tina and phil who got married 31st december 2011
dear bridget and staff, thankyou for helping make our day special, you've been fantastic from start to finish. have a wonderful, happy healthy and peaceful new year love tina and phil
lynne pearce december 10th 2011
We visit half a dozen times a year and always have a fantastic meal. I have never thought to write a review before but after visiting last night ( Dcember 10th) I realised just how good this place is and was left wondering why we don't come more often.
All 4 of us enjoyed our meals enourmously - I have never had a bad meal here, evenings or Sunday lunch but on this occassion the place was packed to the rafters with large parties on their Christmas "do's" We were just 4 friends getting together for a quiet meal. In spite of the fact that they were incredibly busy the food and service was "spot on " no delays, still attentive and friendly and professional service. A request for a variation to my dish was happily complied with even though the chef must have been rushed off his feet! I was really impressed. We did not feel "overwhelmed" by the party atmosphere either, we were seated just perfectly!
This place is run by a very hands on couple. The staff are good at what they do and the fact that several of the staff have been here for some years speaks volumes. It's not part of a chain but a unique and individual place and I for one think that is what really makes it.
By the way they have an area outside to the front, great in fine weather or for smokers!
judy mepham december 8th Hi BridgetI just wanted to say a huge , huge thank you to you and all your staff for looking after us so well last night. The staff were fun, the food was fab ( as usual) and we all had a great time.You will ,I am sure, be getting some of the group in again as they were very very impressed by the atmosphere and decor as well as the food. They have already said can we do it again next year! Have a super Christmas, much love and thanks again. Judy
justine hunter-guest 8th december
Hi there
I just wanted to say thank you for a great evening last night. We had a table of 13 St Winifred's reception and year 1 mums on a much needed night out. The atmosphere , hospitality , service and food were all fantastic. We will be back again for sure Happy Christmas !
katie collins 12th november
Hi bridget - thanks again for a wonderful evening last night - everyone had a fabulous time and the food was amazing. Please pass my compliments onto your chef as everything we were served was delicious!
Thanks again to you and your staff for a lovely evening
Katie x
“Lovely place to watch the tide roll away (metaphorically)”
Reviewed 16 November 2011 This is one of my favourite places to eat out in Southampton. No pre-cooked, tasteless food here - it's all prepared to order and you can really taste the difference.
The atmosphere is very good, so you feel as if you're having a 'night out' instead of just a bite to eat. The staff are very professional and friendly.
“Beautiful food, great staff!”Reviewed 7 November 2011 The serving staff are all very friendly, the food looked and tasted amazing. Filling too! The atmosphere was nice, not to smart, just... nice! Best of all if you sign up to their mailing list they send 25% off vouchers frequently!
Reviewed 31 October 2011 Good value especially with the emailed deals. Friendly service and tasty, well presented food. Reviewed 23 October 2011 I have loved this place for years and am so glad that the positive reviews on here say it all. The food is tasty, fresh and interesting with some of the best steaks around. Mussels are always superb too.The service is friendly and casual but efficient and you are always treated like an old friend when you walk in. There is always a lovely, lively atmosphere without it being noisy or impersonal. No one knows more about wine and spirits than Matt the barman, who is always willing to create you something new to try!Bridget and Mo stand for local, family run businesses andI would rather support them and pay a bit more for my food than go to some cheap chain with no personailty.I have even converted my parents who don't normally like going anywhere near town! Reviewed 25 October 2011 This restuaraunt is nice and simple with good local food and really good wine. the cosy atmosphere is perfect for a laid back meal with friends. Whenever we go here we try to buy the mussles (as they are delicious) and definitely the best in town.
If your thinking of visiting sign up the newsletter on their website and they send a discount code- perfect for the wallet!
Reviewed 16 October 2011 We took our son and a load of his pals here for a celebration dinner - it was great fun and just the right atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed there food - the lamb shanks and various fish dishes were much appreciated, and the puds were particularly tasty.
Reviewed 4 October 2011 We had our wedding reception meal here in early September.
We chose Dock as we'd had a few meals here and having done the legwork around Southampton for a suitable venue Dock came out on top.
Right from the outset we had personal attention from Bridget and her team (Richard was excellent). We chose our menu's so that our guests could choose in advance what they wanted to eat from a wide selection. So much better than other venues we tried with set meals! We had personal one - 2 - one attention and could contact Bridget by email or mobile at any time to discuss our wedding or ask questions etc.
The day was fantastic. The tables were set out beautifully - very good attention to detail. I handed over name places and other items the night before and it was all set up perfectly when we arrived.
Everyone commented on how lovely the food was. The day was truly superb.
Would definitely recommend the Dock for a wedding venue.
Really lovely meal and very friendly staff. Would not have eaten there had I judged the book by it's cover as it's a bit our of town and doesn't look special. However once inside you are well looked after and the flavours and quality of the food are truly excellent. Book with confidence and enjoy
Reviewed 1 October 2011 This was my first trip to the restaurant and I loved it. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff friendly - they neither hover around too much nor disappear into the abyss. They created some nice banter without being in your face.
The food was fantastic with some lovely locally sourced food and specials. There was a great range, largely European style cuisine.
Will be returning soon.
Reviewed 28 September 2011 I have been going to Dock o the bay for approximately 6 years and have never had a disapointing meal. Food is always perfectly cooked and service very attentive. Staff clearly know the food and know how to make customers feel welcome. The atmosphere is relaxed, works well as a venue for a catch up with friends as well as a romantic meal with hubby. The menu has something for everyone and although is not a cheap meal out I think it is reasonably priced considering the quality of food.
Reviewed 27 September 2011 visited at the weekend taking our yougest daughter to uni for the first time. i had mussels in white wine & my daugher had carrot & corriander soup & a duck wrap cant remember what hubby had something with chorizo all very good
nice out door area
we will visit again opp travelodge where we are staying next time
Reviewed 27 August 2011 Have visited dock o the bay 3 times this year. Very good choice on the menu and a decent specials board.
I have had the steak each time. It is always cooked to perfection, comes with a pepper sauce and they always give me an extra sauce free! Most places don't do this so I am very pleased with dock o the bay.
The portion sizes are very generous and after having mussels and a steak I always leave full. Again most restaurants give you a pitiful amount of mussels but dock o the bay do it right. One criticism of the mussels is the bread that comes with them, anaemic and processed looking stuff of the sort you'd get on an airline.
Dock o the bay is very very reasonable. They offer 20% off for returning customers and those signed up to the newsletter, which means 2 bottles of wine 2 mains come in at about £45.
Courteous staff who are very attentive. All in all a very good place to eat in Southampton and would definitely recommend this place over The Cowheards down the road. Reviewed 23 August 2011 I had the burger which was very good and the portion was a good size.
A great place for lunch.
Reviewed 22 August 2011 4 girls in their 20's came here for a birthday treat for Emma.
I rang beforehand to see if I could get in a bit early to put up a banner and leave some cake and the lady I spoke to was really helpful and friendly.
When I arrived she was just as lovely, and showed me to our table, she couldn't have been more helpful.
Later when we came back with the birthday girl the staff were welcoming and sat as at our table, gave us the specials, came back to take our order and then let us get on with having a nice evening.
The food came, and it really was delicious - Sam said it was the best spaghetti carbonara she's ever had, and the portions were huuuge and beautifully presented.
After our mains, (and after a bit of winking and nudging) the waitress brought out the birthday cupcakes I'd dropped off, some restaurants get funny about doing this but they were happy to.
I definitely recommend Dock O The Bay, I've been driving past for years and always wanted to pop in, and I'm so glad we did - its our new favourite! Reviewed 21 August 2011 My partner, our 7yr old and I visited this restaurant during a pre-cruise stay in Southampton and chose here due to tripadvisor reviews and am so glad we did. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive from arrival and throughout the meal. My partner would highly recommend the mussels and lamb shank. They have a good childrens menu and will also do half size portions of the majority of main meals off the adult menu.
We got a 20% discount voucher off their website which was very handy, The bill for 3 courses each and wine was very reasonable for the quality and we can't wait to go back on our next visit to Southampton. Reviewed 20 August 2011 After being disappointed so many times by the restaurants in Southampton, I rarely go out. Most of the restaurants just don't give a damn and food are overpriced and awful. So, after reading so many positive reviews about Dock o' the bay, I have decided to give it a go. Still, I didn't expect too much and now I am so glad I brought my family there.
Each one of us had starters, main course and dessert. The mussels were so delicious, fresh and good portion as a starter. The Thai green chicken risotto was slightly spicy but very nice and creamy. The haddock fish cakes were tasty and went well with the salads provided. The meal was ended beautifully with an absolutely tasty mango panna cotta. My family was happy and so did I. Staff was attentive and polite. Spacious and friendly environment, the location isn't the most convenient one but I like the quiet surrounding on Saturday noon. The place was well looked after that even the loo was clean. I am happy to eat there where the chef and staff take pride in their food and services which unfortunately is rare in this town. Food was reasonably priced that you feel it's worth the money spent. I hope they keep the standard and stay in business or I'll have to cook for myself all the time.
Would definitely come back. “Brilliant restaurant” Reviewed 9 July 2011 My favourite restaurant in Southampton! Have been time and time again. Beautiful food and very welcoming staff. Well worth a visit.
silvabeach
Reviewed 2 July 2011 After seeing the good reviews my wife and I decided to book a table on a Saturday evening.
Warmly greeted by staff and shown to our table. From here on an excellent display of top level service and the right amount of attentiveness. We had breads, olives and the mussels with sauce for starters which was devine followed by 2 mains of chicken rissotto and a lamb dish. Both perfectly cooked and of decent portions. Not too pricey, good atmosphere and top food and service made this a very good choice for our anniversary :-)
Reviewed 9 June 2011 Have eaten here several times now and food is always good. Staff are very friendly and there is a good choice of menu and resonably priced.
Reviewed 23 May 2011 Would recommend the lamb shank....the meat just fell off the bone, really yummy. Also had the side order of vegetables which really complemented the meal, though had to pay extra for veg which does bump the price up somewhat though we had the 20% discount offer which made a difference.
Had the Belgian waffle and toffee sauce with ice cream for pudding. Absolutely lovely.
Would eat here again for sure.
Nice atmosphere, and very booked up so clearly a good eating place.
Reviewed 23 May 2011 Located on the main drag into Southampton.There are not really many other options for a "civilised"drink in this immediate area.It is larger inside than one would expect.Did not eat her but the food being served did not look that attractive.However the bar side of the business was excellent would expect.Lively with a cross section of ages BUT friendly and lively.Good fun.Wide range of wines and spirits
mariespir
“fantastic restaurant for families or couples. will be returning. fab food. great atmousphere”
Reviewed 4 May 2011 We went for a weekend away to visit peppa pig world from south Wales!!! We are a family of 5, Mum,Dad, lewis 8 Hollie 6 And Sophie 2. We went to this restaurant as a recommendation from trip advisor. We had such a lovely time. The staff are brilliant with kids. A lovely touch bringing them colouring books and coulours ect. The food was of a good standard, not cheap but good quality. We would highly reccomend this restaurant. But other than that fab fab fab. Thanks
popocatep
Reviewed 4 April 2011 Four of us visted Dock o the Bay last Saturday and had a great evening. From beginning to end it was a good experience - starting with glugging a gorgeous bottle of Shiraz and nibbling olives at the bar through to finishing with yummy desserts - lots to choose from and none in our party disappointed with their choices.
For starters we had - haddock fishcakes, shredded duck, goats cheese tartlet and ballotine of pork and apple - all beautifully presented and very tasty. Mains were good also - two of us particularly lke the green thai rissotto. All the staff from the barman, to the waitressses / waiters were friendly and welcoming. The service was very good throughout and prices reasonable too. Would thorouglhy recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Southampton.
jojojojo3
Reviewed 2 April 2011 Loved mussels and scallops gorgeous and staff as ever fab
dhs london
Reviewed 28 March 2011 Held a school reunion here for 17 people - and was very impressed with the support and helpfulness of the staff in organising booking / seating and menu orders, as well as the waiting staff on the night. We had a great evening, food was very good and all arrived together. Thanks and well done to Bridget and her team.
dagmar march 2011
Bridget - Please pass on our thanks to the staff who looked after us on Saturday night – we had a very enjoyable evening and everyone really like their food! Best regards Dagmar basschief“A lovely evening out with friends” Reviewed 11 March 2011 Having visited previously for a very good value Sunday lunch, we went again with two friends on a quiet evening last week.
I had mussels (traditional marinieres style) to start and received a generous portion, mussels cooked well, (plump and juicy) and seasoned just right! (I've had them elswhere when they have been overcooked and far too salty.)
Followed by a very nicely presented pork belly with melting tender meat and a perfect crackling.
The other 3 diners all enjoyed their dishes which included fish cakes, lamb shank, fish fillet, and two different yummy choc deserts.
We were served by Bridget who turned out to be the owner, and she was very welcoming and helpful.
The bill for 4 including drinks was about £70 as I recall, very good value.
The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The only thing I would change about Dock O the Bay is the great big shark mural!
Definitely will be returning.
Reviewed 23 February 2011 Visited on 22nd Feb. Nice to find the very convenient car park to the rear, so we'll forgive the mega pot holes in the drive. (Apparently awaiting the landlords attention).
Nice friendly staff creating a pleasant atmosphere. The consistently high Trip Advisor ratings are well deserved. We had three courses, all of which were well prepared using good ingredients and beautifully presented.
It was nice to find that the menu included dishes that didn't feature garlic. Not everybody likes it and some of us are allergic to it.
This was the first time we'd visited, it won't be the last! trfc007 Reviewed 19 February 2011 We visited Dock o the Bay in Feb to celebrate my son's 21st who is at Uni in southampton. These guys have really nailed the concept of customer service. Arriving at 7.30 they hade made a great effort decorating the table and putting balloons up. We were given a great welcome, and started off the evening with a bottle of very reasonably priced champagne.
The menu is simple ( too many restaurants of this type try to create works of art rather than excellent meals) and the food is beautifully cooked and presented.
For a party of 8, we spent about thirty quid a head, which was a bargain considering we had three courses, beers and wine and champagne.
A special word for the all the staff, who are warm, welcoming and cheerful all evening. A great evening.
stevenjam
“Modern, friendly and pleasant, with exquisite food and fine wine.” Reviewed 17 February 2011 Visited on the 15th Feb 2011 as we were in Southampton to see a band at the Guildhall and were staying in the Travelodge opposite. Found the place to be friendly and pleasant. We both had the slow roast belly pork which was excellent, as was the wine also.
The staff were very nice and chatty and the beer was really good,
Well worth a visit.
Reviewed 20 January 2011 I brought my mum here for Sunday lunch and found an all round good service awaiting us.
We enjoyed a delicious Roast and drinks. The waiter and Bar manager very helpful. Its a lovely comfortable place to visit, modern, ambient, yet not lacking in good service or good food, as we found. Plus had the added benefit of using our 25% disc voucher!
After the meal we enjoyed a revialising walk around the adjacent Common.
Hope to visit again soon.
Judi S. x
Hi,
I would just like to say Thankyou for such a lovely service Sunday week (9th), when I brought my Mum in for Lunch. I had phoned ahead to book, and when we arrived a good table had been selected for us. The young man serving us offered me discreetly the option of a smaller portion for my mum to eat....which was perfect as her appetite isint huge, it was very thoughtful. The meal of Turkey roasts was delicious and the juice drink my mum had even had a straw and a slice of fruit, which made it easier for her to drink from, and pleasant to look at.
These small touches make all the difference. We really enjoyed the ambience, food and service, and.... the added benefit of using your 25% off voucher!
Our afternoon was complete with a leisurely stroll around the Common. Thanks again
Judith Swaffied
silviuchi
“A very nice experience”
Reviewed 13 January 2011 I went there with my girlfriend. It was a really nice evening, the food was very good and the service was great as well. The prices were not small, but the location is worth the money. The music was not loud and the place was not crowded, so we had privacy.
tom had his 30th birthday - jan 2011
Hi Bridget, Just a quick note to say a massive thank you for your hospitality on Saturday, everyone really enjoyed the food and once again DOTB has lived up to my expectations. Thanks to all the staff for being thoughtful and attentive throughout the night, I really couldn't have wished for more  Hope to visit again soon Tom TWJ1073 - 17th october 2010wonderful service and atmosphere nothing was too much trouble
i have just held my birthday celebration at dock o the bay we had a wonderful time. the food was superb and very tasty especially the desserts they are to die for. we were a party of 16 and as it was a celebration had lots of different requests to make the occasion special. nothing was too much trouble, the staff were brilliant and attentive all night could not have asked for more. overall i would thoroughly recommend an evening at dock o the bay.
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tweedledee - 10th october 2010consistently good food and great servicedock o the bay is a lovely bar and restaurant where we received a warm welcome and friendly and timely service. nothing is too much trouble and the waiting staff are always available despite being very busy. all the food we ordered was delicious and extremely well presented. there were 6 of us so we sampled a fair amount of the menu and no one was disappointed. it was said the pork with apple mash was the best meal my friend had tasted in a very long time. the menu is very reasonable at £25 a head with wine and you certainly get value for money as the food is so reliably good. the only downside was not having room for dessert! this is my current favourite restaurant in southampton and i will be going again and saving room for dessert next time.
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SJP - 5th october 2010lovely food attentive service
went with 3 of my girlfriends and had a lovely meal cooked beautifully. comfortable friendly atmosphere gorgeous puds (and 20% off the bill as we had registered with the website) would definitley recommend thankyou!
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ronnie - 18th september 2010
i was lucky enough to be at the launch of this restaurant about 10 years ago and was a regular visitor until about 3 years ago when i went to work overseas.
i recently returned to southampton and went to dinner at dock o' the bay. it was still as i remember but it had a nicer feel to the place and a warm friendly reception.
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holly and erin - 25th august 2010
excellent food, service and atmosphere - great for group events
see holly and erin's review on the weddings and party's page.
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lexibug - 13th august 2010
tasty food, lovely staff
it may not look like much from the outside but inside friendly, professional staff and amazing food make for such a pleasant evening.
last night i had the butterflied sardine crostini special as my starter and it was fabulous really fresh and flavoursome!
the staff are just the right level of attentive and the atmosphere is cosy and relaxed.
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katrina - 16th july 2010
friendly and good value
stayed at the rather noisy basic travelodge opposite the restaurant so the welcome we received from the staff at dock o' the bay made up for that.
the quality of the food was good, the prices were fair and the atmosphere lively and friendly.
we had an evening meal and 2 breakfasts during our stay in southampton-breakfast was a new venture in the restaurant but they carried this out like they'd been doing it forever!
we will definatley go back to dock o' the bay next time we are in southampton.
well done and good luck for the future!
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dostoy - 11th july 2010
great laid back atmosphere
lovely place, took my wife for her birthday, food was excellent, service was great (attentive without being in your face).
if we come back to southampton we will definatley come back to dock o' the bay
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debbie - 21st june 2010
fabulous food and wonderful service, a great night had by all
i booked this restaurant for a surprise 60th birthday party for 25 people, i hadn't been here before but heard good things and there was a private section where we could have our dinner party.
when we arrived the tables were decorated beautifully, there were balloons and ribbons and music.
the food was lovely and everyone really enjoyed their courses and the staff were particularly great, so attentive and thoughtful and efficient.
i would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a great experience with lovely food and atmosphere.
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luluam - 14th june 2010
perfect little restaurant i will be back!
i ate here with my partner a few weeks ago and i was blown away! i have had drinks here before but never eaten so thought we'd give it a go - we were not disappointed!
we were served by the owner, bridge, who was very friendly and attentive but left us alone at exactly the right moments. we both had starters, i had a bruchetta and my partner the seafood chowder. we tried each others and i thoroughly enjoyed both of them.
for the main i had snapper on a bed of chilli rice - and it was perfectly cooked. the flavours were so delicate and well matched i could have eaten it again and again!
we shared a bottle of wine (argentinian malbec, again, very tasty and reasonably priced) and then had some cocktails at the bar.
the enviroment and atmosphere were great, the food thoughtful and tasty and a good bar selection to boot.
highly recommended, we will be back!
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tylon10 - 18th may 2010
fantastic!! it's a must!!
all fantastic, food, service, value.....it doesn't get much better! great atmosphere with attentive staff who have a genuine passion to please.
food really good, fillet steak was great. we stepped outside for some fresh air and almost straight away the friendly staff out with us starting up the heat lamps despite having numerous tables inside to tend to.
2 beers, 2 glasses of wine, 2x2 course meal - £60, great value @ £30 each.
this place is a must!! don't miss out
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EJG southampton - 16th may 2010
fabulous food, friendly staff
i have been to this restaurant many many times for work's do's, birthday evening meals and casual lunches and every time i go there i always get delicious foos served by friendly, helpful staff.
nothing is too much trouble, great value for money.
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johanna schofield 21st february 2010
dear mrs vyze,
while visiting my daughter in southampton i had the extreme pleasure of visiting dock o' the bay.
i received a warm welcome from mat who continued throughout the evening to be charming, helpful, amusing and an absolute delight.
likewise we were also served by ruth who was equally as charming.
our dinner was absolutely delicious with a baileys creme brulee to die for!
compliments to your chef please.
my daughter yesterday moved to portsmouth so i may not have the pleasure of visiting your super restaurant again so i wish you all good wishes for the future, may you go from strength to strength.
i wish you were in oxfordshire!
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jacqui and chris - new years eve 2009 bridget and all the staff,
thankyou so much for all your hard work on new years eve. iot was a great night with fantastic food.
rachel long and party - new years eve 2009
dear staff at dock o' the bay,
thankyou to everyone for such a lovely new years eve celebration. the service, atmosphere and food were all incredible especially the ravioli....please put it on the daily menu!
we had a fabulous night thanks to all your hard work.
here's to 2010!
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It is hard to believe it is almost 10 years since Bridget and Mo created dock o the bay restaurant.
A recent programme of upgrading the premises has been undertaken, all the while maintaining a consistently high level of both food and service.
There is nothing like an owner managed restaurant and Bridget and Mo are very hands on, ably assisted by manager Matt.
Whilst Mo takes care of sourcing and buying fresh produce daily, as well as stints as chef and overseing the renovation work. Bridget is very much front of house, and once she knows your name, you will always get a friendly and warm greeting on subsequent visits
Attractive decking has been installed to the front, which makes a great place to sit,sip a drink or eat some wonderfull food on a summers day.
Inside the kitchen has been relocated and modernised, the bar has been refurbished, there are new toilets and a new larger restaurant area.
All of this is fine but what about the food? Well for our most recent visit, we went on Mothers Day.
There is something about Dock sunday roasts. Yes, there's plenty of it, with more than sufficient vegetables and roasties. I think it is the relaxed cafe/bar feel about the place, that just makes it right for a leisurely sunday.
The roasts reperesent pretty good value at £8.95 with homemade desserts at £4.95. Good old Pinot Grigio was my mother in law's choice, Crisp and chilled for £15.95 a bottle.
Both lunch and evening menu's are availible every day.The last time i was there i had the roast shredded duck salad with hoi sin, followed by a wonderfull rib-eye steak.
There are daily specials and an early evening discount menu availible every night untill 6.30pm.
If you are looking to book a larger party for a special occasion, then the downstairs restaurant is ideal, as you can get a little noisey with out irritating other diners.
If you havn't been for a while why not check it out.
Review by The Daily Echo
Surely everyone wants to have that classic Cheers moment whenever they set foot in a bar? To walk in and - just like Norm - be instantly greeted like an old friend no matter where you are. Well, while you may not hear your name chorused by its staff and customers, Southampton's Dock o' the Bay boasts a welcome that is not far off that magic moment. Everyone, from the bartender to the manager herself, treats you like they are genuinely pleased that you came inside. But the true test when you are dining out has to be in the tasting, and the food here is every bit as pleasing as the welcome promises. The tomato and red pepper soup and the main course of Mediterranean vegetables in filo pastry with a tangy curry sauce ordered by my vegan partner were both filling and full of rich flavours. My deep-fried Brie wedges were perfectly cooked and a true melt-in-the-mouth experience. The main event of chicken breast stuffed with goats cheese and wrapped in Parma ham was a classic and filling dish well complimented by it's parsley sauce. With a huge bowl of chips as a greedy extra and four drinks, the bill came to a real value-for-money £33.70. The whole evening was a winner from first to last but one of the great things about Dock o' the Bay is that it is not just a top grade restuarant, which, by the way, also boasts one of the best Sunday roasts in town. It also offers one of the most laid-back bars around where you can enjoy a chilled-out summer's evening or even a relaxed weekend afternoon just watching the hours go by. Take it from me there really is nothing better than sitting in Dock o' the Bay wasting time.
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