Dockside - Ithaca

American, Cafe, Coffee

Dockside

Dockside
3.6 / 5 (1287 reviews)

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**Dining at Kelly's Dockside: A Mixed Bag of Experiences**

Nestled by the scenic shores of Lake Cayuga, Kelly’s Dockside offers a charming setting but delivers an inconsistent dining experience. While some patrons rave about the cozy atmosphere and delightful seafood dishes, others lament poor customer service and unsatisfactory food quality. Complaints about rude staff, health concerns like contaminated kids' crayons, and kitchen mishaps marred several visits. Yet, there are positives; quick service, pleasant outdoor seating, and tasty menu offerings occasionally shine through. For those seeking a waterfront meal, it's worth considering the reviews carefully before making a reservation, as experiences can vary widely.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Jack

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★ 3.6 / 5 from 1287 reviews
jack-steffek-library
23.08.2024

Great place for breakfast. The food was excellent and a friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely go back next time in town.

lauren-howe-dog7
23.08.2024

Great atmosphere! If you order food with prices and not from the market priced options and you will be happy! Serving staff is friendly and the food is decent. We plan to return.

alexandra-grace-1
23.08.2024

We definitely should’ve known when we walked in on a Friday night and it was empty. They charged us market price for frozen steak and lobster and microwaved breadsticks. The best part about dinner was the bottle of red cat. Definitely wouldn’t come back and should’ve believed the other Google reviews!

brenda-lutz-bird6
23.08.2024

Nice atmosphere, pleasant wait staff. Food was good, seafood chowder delicious

david-strong-tree618
23.08.2024

I had a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, which was decent, also had fried Calamari and it was like chewing on a rubberband. Large rings and NO Tenticals ....Cocktail sauce or whatever it was bland and, well just bland. Wife had a Tuna Fish on a English muffin..Tuna definitely had a different flavor along with Clam chowder that was just okay..Wasn't horrible but probably won't go back anytime soon. Older gentleman behind the bar was very friendly and service was fine. I will say we were in and out quickly, but we were the only 2 people in the place...

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The second closest station is Greyhound-Ithaca, located 307 meters away.

As a guest, you can use the WiFi of the establishment free of charge.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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