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: Robin

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★ 3.6 / 5 from 1287 reviews

Was Seth Khaner at Dockside a mag?
Wife, I, the greyhounds (Winnie- pictured) had a wonderful breakfast while passing thru Ithaca. Food was wonderful. Service with a smile; Winnie felt the need to reciprocate on the dog-friendly patio. We'll try to race back soon when in the area! TY for helping us get our morning off to a good start! View all feedback.

What RCL dislikes about Dockside:
Stopped for lunch. We ordered iced tea and it tasted soapy/stale. The waitress replaced it and comped us two cokes. We ordered fried clams and scallops- they were tasty but portions were small. A side of Cole slaw was served in a small plastic cup and was literally two bites. We ate on the dog friendly rear deck overlooking the canal (we had our dog with us) and they were very dog friendly. Things (carpet, etc) were... View all feedback.

tanabai35
25.04.2023

My daughter said her omelet was delicious but I had pancakes and thry were horrible. Dry and no taste.. Pleasant location and outdoor seating in the back by the inlet.

tanabai35
25.04.2023

Place has been here for 50 years.. owner still works 7 days a week. Food is awesome...

frances-gillen
23.08.2024

It was ok. Nothing special ! Had some chowder and it was luke warm !

robin-adams-pilot198
23.08.2024

I AM SO VERY UPSET with Kelly’s Dockside. My daughter and I went there for lunch today. We ordered Greek salads and a.couple of drinks and shrimp cocktail which were all good (although maybe a smaller portion than normal. HOWEVER, I ordered takeout of clam strips. Unfortunately I did not check before leaving. My granddaughter said there were four clam strips and they were terrible It was not an inexpensive lunch. I immediately called Kelly’s upon return home and explained the situation and offered to send photo. He accused us of eating half of the order and then taking photo (which he did not want to see). I asked if he would comp that meal with a gift certificate and he refused

kimberly-wood-horse1
23.08.2024

Food was amazing, service was great and not a lot of wait for food or refills

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