About The Dockside Restaurant at Seneca Lake Marina
The Dockside sits above the marina at Seneca Lake, the large reservoir in southern Guernsey and Noble counties that is managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. It is a casual family restaurant, and the draw is the view: a covered side deck and outdoor tables look straight out over the boats and the water.
The menu covers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friday is fish fry night, the restaurant is known for its barbecue in the warm months, and breakfast is served on weekends. There is a kids' menu, take-out is available by phone, and the restaurant can host meetings and family gatherings. Large groups should call ahead.
This is a seasonal spot. It opens in spring and closes for the winter, with the fullest schedule from June through September. Days and hours shift through the season, so call before you drive out, especially early in spring or late in fall. The marina below and the lake park around it make a pleasant place to walk off a fish dinner.
The Farm on Bear Lane near Cumberland is about 10 miles to the west, around 25 minutes on back roads, so a lakeside meal here fits well with a lavender visit.
What to do
- Eat on the covered deck overlooking Seneca Lake
- Come for the Friday fish fry
- Order barbecue in the summer months
- Have weekend breakfast by the water
- Walk the marina area after your meal
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Seasonal, spring through fall, with the fullest schedule June–September; closed in winter
Good to know
- Reservations
- Call ahead for large groups
Tips for your visit
- Call (740) 685-0003 to confirm days and hours, which change through the season
- Fridays are fish fry night and can be busy
- Groups should call ahead
Pair it with a lavender farm
The Farm on Bear Lane · about 25 minutes away
The Farm on Bear Lane near Cumberland is about 25 minutes west of Seneca Lake.
Getting there
Questions
Is the Dockside open year-round?
No. It is seasonal, open from spring into fall and closed in winter; call to confirm current days.
What is the Dockside known for?
Lake views from its deck, Friday fish fries, barbecue and weekend breakfast.
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