About Dockside Grill on Sequim Bay
Dockside Grill sits at John Wayne Marina on the west shore of Sequim Bay, with windows that look across the water to the Olympic Mountains. From the dining room you might see seals, herons and sailboats, and now and then a cruise ship or submarine out in the strait. The kitchen calls its style Northwest cuisine, and local fishermen deliver seafood daily.
The menu leans on the sea: cedar-planked salmon, halibut and chips, Dungeness crab cakes, oysters on the half shell, cioppino and bouillabaisse, and a seafood bisque. There is also a coffee-rubbed ribeye and a double burger, plus gluten-free and vegan choices. Dressings and desserts are made in-house, and drinks include the restaurant's own label wines, local beer and cider from the Olympic Peninsula. A to-go menu is available.
Dinner runs Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 8 pm. From May through September the dining room books up weeks ahead and parties are capped at eight, so call during business hours to reserve. Walk-ins are seated as tables open. The restaurant closes for several holidays and took a winter break in early January 2026.
Purple Haze Lavender is about 10 minutes west, on the east side of Sequim. Spend the afternoon in the lavender fields, then come down to the marina for an early dinner on the bay.
What to do
- Watch for seals and herons over dinner on Sequim Bay
- Order cedar-planked salmon, Dungeness crab cakes or cioppino
- Try oysters on the half shell from local waters
- Take dinner to go with their to-go menu
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; busiest May 1 through September 30
- Hours
- 2026: Wednesday–Sunday 3–8 pm; closed Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Reservations are taken by phone only; call during business hours.
- From May through September, book weeks ahead and keep parties to eight or fewer.
- It is closed on July 4, so plan around the holiday.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Purple Haze Lavender · about 10 minutes away
Visit Purple Haze's farm store in the afternoon, then drive about 10 minutes to the marina for dinner.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation?
Strongly recommended, especially May through September; walk-ins are seated first come, first served.
What are the hours?
Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 8 pm (2026).
Are there gluten-free or vegan options?
Yes, both are on the menu.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
