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dock o the bay

69 the avenue, Southampton, England
02380339901
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Ranked #21 of 363 restaurants in Southampton
Price range: £11 - £54
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Eastleigh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I have dined here a couple of times and on both occasions the food was fabulous and there's a lot of it! My lasting memory though is the staff - they are friendly, excellent at their job and they obviously enjoy working there and together - a great team.

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See 2 more reviews by trixi1969 for Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Perfect for a first date followed by a walk in the common. The food was yum, I still remember it after a year has past. I will return there and definitely recommend to others!

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Amwaj Islands, Bahrain
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26 reviews 26 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My partner and I ate here one Tuesday evening at the end of April. We were visiting my family who had recently moved within walking distance of the restaurant, and they recommended the place to us. My mother had advised she had eaten the "fish of the day", and that this had been a little drier than preferable, whilst my... More

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See 3 more reviews by PoleMonkey for Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This is a very good place to eat. Starters: Calamari. This would probably be the best dish we had that night. Main: Fish of the day (Smoked Haddock). This did not meet my expectations unfortunately. My friends had pork belly and lamb, and they said those were really good. Desserts: Strawberry cheesecake; brownies. The cheesecake was so delicious. It wasn't... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I was taken here by work colleagues, I love eating out and know good food, I have often driven past this restaurant and wondered if it was any good or not. I had a simple chicken cesar salad. If I had been with my partner or good friends there is no way I would have eaten it - the chicken... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The food was fantastic, it was by far the best meal that I have had in a long time. The staff were friendly, attentive and served us with both personality and professionalism. I have drove past the place for many years wondering what it was like and I am so pleased that now I know. Thank you for a lovely... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We booked here for a birthday for Sunday lunch. There was 14 of us aged 1- 65 the food was lovely the service was good and as we had left it to the last minute they were very helpful in fitting us in. The restaurant was also very clean and welcoming which is always nice to see, the roast's are... More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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57 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Since my daughter started her studies at Southampton Uni, this we found, is an ideal venue for eating, especially for Sunday lunches. The waiting staff have always welcomed us with good service, and decent food has been served each time. Having decided to sign up to the loyalty scheme, we were happy to return in order to get some discount.... More

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See 2 more reviews by 12SLA for Southampton
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15 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

The Dock o' the Bay in Southampton is a good venue for a good Sunday lunch. The food is always well prepared and served by a dedicated young team. For anyone seeking something other than the traditional Sunday fayre, the menu is extensive enough for all tastes. The place clearly attracts its local eaters but always seems welcoming to visitors.... More

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See 9 more reviews by Lyoncat9 for Southampton
Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I attended a wedding reception here last month, and was stunned at the quality of the food there. It was imaginative, beautifully presented, and the lamb shank was enormous and sooo tender! The staff were friendly and very helpful too.

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