Doc's Porchside

A Promising Bite with Room to Polish I recently stopped by Doc Portside to try a to-go order and walked away impressed by the food, though the overall experience had a few rough edges worth noting. To start with the positives: the food was genuinely good—well-prepared, flavorful, and worth the wait. That wait, however, ran about 20 minutes longer than quoted, which could be an issue on a busy evening. Still, the quality of the meal helped offset the delay. The atmosphere inside the restaurant has potential, but there are noticeable distractions. Items like broken chairs and miscellaneous storage were clearly visible in guest areas—small details that detract from the otherwise pleasant setting. The ambience was fair; the restaurant was relatively slow that evening, and the energy matched that pace. Pick-up for to-go orders is handled at the bar, reminiscent of how Applebee’s used to manage their takeout before curbside service became standard. It’s functional, but could benefit from a more streamlined approach, especially as to-go dining continues to be a major draw for customers. Staff interactions were friendly, if not particularly enthusiastic. It felt like a quiet night had dulled the mood a bit—not rude by any means, just not especially welcoming either. All in all, Doc Portside shows a lot of promise. The kitchen is clearly doing its part, and with a little more attention to the guest experience—both in-person and takeout—it could easily become a standout spot. It’s the little things that separate good from great

Wife and I went here and had a blast. New to town and we were trying to find our new go to local bar. Food was great as well as the drinks. We both love raw oysters and these did not disappoint.

It was my first time visiting. We picked it due to the variety on the menu. We were a party of 11 of 17 to 58 years old. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Our waitress was great and the vibe was good. Will go back here when in town.

Delanie took care of us today and was so sweet and attentive! We are definitely on our way to being regulars here. Thanks for the great service, awesome food and atmosphere:)))) always feel comfortable here with our big family too

Had a great lunch today at this location. First time at this one but have been to the one on Washington Rd. We sat outside and the server was awesome and kept us full on drinks. Definitely recommend and will be back

This is my second time coming here and it was really good. To be honest the first time wasn't great but this time it was perfect. The service was great and the food was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. I'm glad I gave it second chance because it did not disappoint. The buffalo chicken with Mac and cheese had me worried but nope it was amazing to me!!! I want to go back just to eat it again lol. The place is really nice and welcoming. It's so spacious and decorated nicely. I really recommend this place.

Our first time here was a success. It was a last minute change and we had no idea what to expect. The cheese curds were some of the best. The burgers ( beef and chicken) were good. For dessert get the beinets. If your looking for a refreshing drink try the strawberry mohitos.Thanks Delaney for giving us a great experience If you are looking for an easy burger, go here. They are delicious and the sauces make it taste even better.

omg! delicious food!! the service was good. the appetizers took a tiny bit long on a not busy afternoon but they were so worth the wait. The Mac skillet with the burnt ends was so flavorful, and so was the brisket sandwich. Will definitely come back again.