Dock's Waterfront

coolest place to drink-we sat near the water and it was a good vibe. service was awesome, helen was so so sweet! would def pick this place again especially for a date!

Had lunch today , our waitress was amazing she was super quick and on top of the refills ! The scenery is beautiful if your trying to sit outside on the water , and they play great oldies music ! However the food is a little over priced and just didn't taste that great , the Mac and cheese was terrible didn't even have a consistency of mac and cheese the rice pilaf was hard as a rock stuck together , the bread with the shrimp sandwhich was gross , I just don't think the prices match the quality .

It was just barely okay. I really wanted to give this restaurant a better review. We had the fried grouper sandwich with fries. The fries were fine after we added a lot of salt. Same for the coleslaw. The fish was not fried well. It looked good, but once we cut into the fish, we found that the batter coating was mostly raw on the inside. We sat out on the dock, but got to hear bartender's rant about how his girlfriend should not be upset when he flirts/hooks up (his words) with other women. The bartender's rant does not factor into the star rating, it was just inappropriate for the setting.

We were boating in Tarpon Springs and realized that we needed earlier reservations for the popular waterfront restaurants, so we were fortunate to find Dock's Waterfront with table availability for lunch.We shared the muscles and the chicken taco's which were both exceptionally good. Our service was wonderful.

Food - was just ok Fish and Chips and shrimp were a bit greasy. Bang Bang Shrimp were not spicy at all and were not very warm. Fries were clearly frozen and were not great quality.Service - was very slow Ambiance - has a nice casual outdoor venueWe were under whelmed.

1 star for poor service and extra star because we can empathize a bit due to very large party checking out when we arrived. This was our first time in Tarpon Springs and this place had been recommended by friends. We had a choice of seating, either at the bar or outside area which overlooks the water. We decided to sit at the bar. It took quite a few minutes for us to be acknowledged by the bartender and he never once asked if we wanted anything to eat although we both had very visible menus in front of us. We placed our order for 2 margs and also water but didn't hear us about the water? Not normally a big deal, but we're also new to Florida and not yet used to the heat. We ended up cashing out and leaving half of our drinks. We can always empathize when a server is very busy with a large party, but a little politeness & attention goes a long way. we realized we weren't the only ones underserved. We ended up going to Yiannis right around the corner

Love this spot! Right on the water with beautiful view and amazing seafood! Service is alway fast and the staff are amazingly friendly. Great little local spot and better priced than any other restaurant in sponge docks!

We went for a drink and appetizer after a day of shopping in Tarpon springs. It was nice to sit by the water and they have a lot of fans, because it's all outdoor seating. We had the peel and eat shrimp, which was very tasty, and the grouper bites, which were excellent. The grouper bites were the best I ever had, highly recommend! They also had live music, which was a fun touch. This seems like a perfect spot for day drinking.All the staff were friendly and hardworking, you could see they were really busting it to keep people happy. Our waiter told us it was "Margarita Monday", so that's what we got to drink. Shame on me for not asking in advance, but we were shocked when we got the bill and they were $13 each!

We had lunch on the outside patio on the water with great views of the Greek fishing boats. We happen to pick a non Greek restaurant but we're able to sit right away. We had the Greek salad and the fish sandwich were good. The service was good.

my family and I stopped by to eat the other day and to chat with the best employee there who happens to be the guy who's out front once in a while and we heard he got in trouble because he supposedly wasn't doing his job and wasn't bringing business in on Tuesday during a very slow day/ late afternoon even though every time we have come in, he appeared to be the only one doing his job and not ignoring or being rude to customers like some of the servers and bartenders you have working there. That guy that you got rid of use to do just about everything there for any employee or customer. If anything, it appeared he was always taken advantage of because he did do so many things for so many people there. I can also tell you he not once ever complained about doing a job that wasnt apart of his responsibility. If it wasn't for that guy who I found out by one of the employees from next door that his name is Shawn, only because I am bad at remembering names and I wanted to make sure I had the correct employee so you knew what a great employee you have if it wasn't for him then me and my friends and family would have NEVER even tried eating at your place because the word on the streets are Docks is a dive bar that has rats and roaches. Shawn was the one who convinced us to give Docks a try a couple years ago, and we've been coming in ever since on days he works. If its true that Shawn doesnt work there anymore then I highly doubt we will ever be back to eat and drink since he's not there to keep us laughing at his great personality and willingness to go above and beyond to help your customers out and if the owners of Docks feel it's not a big deal to be losing one customer then they need to rethink their dedication to their employees and business. Keep in mind that we weren't just 1 customer. We would always be a minimum of SIX people 1 and even sometimes 2 times a week just because Shawn would be working. He made sure to speak with every customer and made surw each customer had everything they needed. A lot of the other employees on the floor are always on their phone and don't ever check on their tables and give them the attention the way they should. Anyway, Im sure you dont care but we will be there this Friday to see if hes working since he has always worked on weekends, and if it's 100% true that your best employee isn't working there anymore, then we will turn right around and go somewhere else since Docks has not a care in the world towards their good employees. Word of mouth does wonders to a business and we know a lot of people who come there once a week eitherto drink, eat or both just because Shawn would be working and once they find out he's no longer there (if it's true) then Docks will be losing so many more customers who only come in because they were brought there by him. We have many friends who go there that would have no problem finding another place to eat and just hang out to catch up on the week that's ending. Thats something Shawn got us into and returning customers, especially 6 or 8 tops are always good to have once a week if not more. If it is true Shawn doesn't work there anymore due to the rumors we are hearing then you guys really did let a good employee get away and the owners have no clue what he was worth to your business in more ways then just one and its a huge shame. I'm really hoping it's not true so when we do attempt to come in on Friday and find out it's a rumor and he's still working there then I will erase this review and make a great edit to it with 5 stars to .ale it right but until then you have me, my kids, my husband and a bunch of other friends and co workers who will not return if Shawn doesnt work there anymore due to being accused of not doing his job. Needless to say If the rumor is true and Shawn is no longer there after all those dedicated years and after being promoted then I'm sorry, but you lost us as customers and I will let all my friends who come there because of him know not to bother going there anymore because I'm hearing that he's gone for not doing his job bringing people in to the restaurant to eat during a time theres never anyone out on the strip. I think that's not even a fair way to treat any employee when the streets are empty and there is not one person to be brought in. When I inquired about it I was also told by a regular customer who apparently witnessed everything that the bar was filled but the new male owner was upset that there wasn't anyone eating hardly. I'm sorry but around here the old saying is you can lead a horse to water but you cant force them to drink. I also dont understand why the fault lies with Shawn especially knowing he was promoted to asst. Manager and in the kitchen. My party and I will be around on Friday.and hopefully he still works there. If not, then I'm sure other restaurants there would love to have our business because I will NOT give my money to people who treat.their employes so poorly.