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Dock O' The Bay


4.0 of 5 stars 45 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Brasserie
  • The Avenue, Southampton, England
  • Price range: £33-129 ($52-$206)

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4 of 5 stars
North of Ireland
1 Nov 2009

Dock of the bay was great for lunch with good food and very pleasant atmosphere. staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is around the back down quite a narrow lane at the side of the building but ample parking. more

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5 of 5 stars
Southampton
16 Oct 2009

A group of us ate at the Dock recently and were pleasantly surprised with high quality of the food. The staff were very attentive and made us feel welcome. ps the desserts are heavenly! more

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5 of 5 stars
Guildford, United Kingdom
15 Aug 2009

I first went to this restaurant about 5 years ago and it has stayed consistently great. The food is simple but executed exceptionally well. The best and freshest produce is used to create little plates of greatness. The staff are always pleased to see you, the barman knows his apples so if your after a cooling cocktail on a sultry... more

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4 of 5 stars
Hampshire
13 Aug 2009

The owner has achieved what she set out to do and Dock of The Bay is by far the most successful of many businesses that have existed on this rather tricky site. The menu is interesting and the quality of food is pretty reliable. If you have a veggie in your group then there is more here than in many... more

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4 of 5 stars
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7 Aug 2009

This is a real neighbourhood gem. Decent food, good service, good price. Really nice. more

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4 of 5 stars
Southampton
4 Aug 2009

Great little restaurant - I go here when I don't want anything too over the top but still want great food. Nice for a meal out during the week or a Saturday with the family. They always have a great menu and good wine - and have just opened up the back so there's a bit more space. more

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5 of 5 stars
Southampton, uk
17 Jul 2009
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I have been to Dock o the bay twice now. On our first visit the other half and i had a great meal, the menu is sensibly small which reassures you that they are making it fresh. The mussels are wonderful by the way! We had two courses, two bottles of wine and the chilled out on the decking outside... more

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3 of 5 stars
Channel Islands
10 Apr 2009

A previous reviewer wrote that this was an "unpretentious little restaurant" and on the basis of my last visit it has much to be unpretentious about. On two previous occasions, I had had reasonable food and service at an appropriate price. On this last visit, my guests and I found the food was no more than satisfactory and the service... more

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2 of 5 stars
Southampton
29 Mar 2009

Don't go on a Sunday. We arrived at 2pm (they are open from 12-3.30 so not particularly late) and the only roast available was beef. We were not told this until after we had been left browsing the menu for 10 minutes. After a 30 minute wait the food eventually arrived. Over-cooked beef, chewy yorkshires and anaemic potatoes. We also... more

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5 of 5 stars
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8 Sep 2008

by far the best homemade soup more

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The Avenue, Southampton, England
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