Locals Dockside

"Great spot, locals love! The food was fresh and delicious. The service was friendly. And the ambiance was a comfortable, small-town, local feel. This restaurant is right along the water front in historic downtown St. Mary's, so you have the view of the water, if you want to sit outside on their patio. We sat inside, in the AC, since it was a very hot day. We were greeted and waited about 2 minutes to be seated, as the restaurant was starting to pick up for lunch. I ordered a sweet tea, fried fish & chips lunch special, with a side of Mac n cheese. The fish was a large portion and fried to perfection. The batter was crispy, and the fish fresh and flaky. I loved it. The Mac n cheese was good, but could be a bit more creamy in my opinion. My mom ordered the fried oysters with sweet potato fries, and she loved it! They also have burgers and sandwiches on their menu, along with pastas and salads. I would definitely return here for yummy seafood lunch."

"Our dining experience at the Local Dockside restaurant in St. Marys, GA, was nothing short of exceptional. Although it was a bit warm we sat outside in the shade since we had our dog with us under one of the fans. We started with the Seared Ahi Tuna, perfectly complemented by wasabi and soy sauce. The flavors were spot-on and incredibly satisfying. The steamed mussels in garlic butter sauce were equally amazing—each bite was a delight. We also tried the crab stuffed mushrooms, which were great. However, we would highly recommend that the chef omit the balsamic glaze in the future, as it slightly overshadowed the delightful flavors of the dish. To top off the meal, I enjoyed one of their signature drinks, the Georgia Peach 75, made with gin, peach slurry, and champagne. It was refreshing and perfectly balanced, a definite must-try. Overall, the Local Dockside restaurant offers a fantastic dining experience with delicious food and creative drinks. Highly recommended!"

"Service was friendly and fast!! We got the all you can eat shrimp on Wed. One serving of the perfect cooked fried shrimp was all I could eat. Smashed potatoes and grilled asparagus were just as delicious. We took a piece of homemade chocolate cake to go and it did not disappoint. My husband had the blackened shrimp and they were just as delicious. Enjoy the food and staff if you can."

"Went to this restaurant for my engagement dinner and the food was fantastic. Don’t judge a book by its cover. We had the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer and it was fantastic! I had the filet and crab legs and my fiancée had crab legs. It was some of the best I’ve had and my filet was cooked perfectly. For dessert we had key lime pie that was just ok. It needed some key lime drizzle or whipped cream. Service was great."

"First time I tried muscles... They were so delicious and I love the beautiful blue inside the shells. So I'm totally going to get crafty those, haha! I also had an amazing bacon burger! So good and staff was so friendly!"