Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar: Vibrant Coastal Dining & Lively Tiki Vibes in Colonial Beach, VA

Dockside Tiki Bar is a vibe. Margaritas? Yes, please. Orange crush? Eh… gave me more “Tang in a cup” than “fresh-squeezed sunshine,” but we survived. The shrimp and crab legs hit the spot, and if you like your dinner with a side of loud laughter and music, sit at the bar. Want to actually hear the person next to you? Head to the dining area. Outside seating is a win for the views. A fun little “you gotta stop here at least once” spot when visiting Colonial Beach, VA.

What a fun place. Right ob the beach and it's beautiful. Food was delicious. I was not expected, but the burger was probably the best I ever had. Crab legs are little to pricey, but it's okay. Unfortunately they had no dessert, that was kind of weird. Will definitely will come back!!!

1st time visit. Visited family who recently relocated there. They highly recommended the place. Loved the Tikki decor, very inviting. Certain during the summer the place is packed. The breakfast was delicious and servings were plentiful. Glad we arrived before the breakfast crowd started pouring in. The bloody mary was mixed just right. Little glitch with my bill (my fault) that was nicely addressed by the waitress. Most definitely will return when we’re in the area!

We spent NYE at Dockside. (We're from Arizona.) It was such a fun night. The drinks were strong, and the food was awesome. We had crab stuffed mushrooms, tuna poke, lobster tacos, and the best fish and chips I've had in years. Jerry Wimmer's band kept everyone on their feet dancing the whole night. The man hardly took a break from playing. What a great voice and energy. But what really made us feel welcome was our attentive waiter, Gil. He hustled his butt off for us all. night. long. He stayed on top of all our drink and food requests with a smile and genuine enthusiasm. He's a gem. We're very happy our friends, Teri and Larry, brought us here. Thanks, Dockside, for a great, memorable night!

Stopped by with family and it was a great experience. Great music, friendly staff and awesome food. They also have an area for live music, and section with a fireplace that seems to have its own relaxing atmosphere. The place was very clean, and decorated very nicely. Highly recommend!

Great location, vibes, food and entertainment!! Definitely plan on returning and trying more items from menu. Burgers were delish and others really like the pizza. The GM informed us they were under-staffed, but overall the service was good. Looking forward to our next visit.

Fun Beach Vibes, Great Setting — But Pricey Food Dockside Restaurant is definitely a cool beachside spot with a unique vibe. The seating made from boats is such a fun touch, and the whole place has that laid-back, tropical feel with lots of palm trees and ocean breeze. It’s a great place to snap a few beach getaway photos and enjoy the scenery. The drinks are well-priced and refreshing, which made for a relaxing afternoon. The food was decent, but the prices were definitely on the higher side for what you get. You're really paying for the atmosphere here more than anything. Overall, it's a fun place to visit once in a while if you're in the area and want to enjoy the beachy setting and a cold drink.