Dockside 1953

Zero value for money Oh, what a delightful experience we had at the Beautiful mission bay settings on New Year's Eve! The inside was just as charming as a time capsule from the 80s, complete with a lovely aroma of musty carpet. But fear not, for our hopes were reignited when we laid eyes upon the outside deck with its enchanting fire pits. Alas, our hopes were quickly extinguished once again. We were presented with two options for our dining pleasure: the New Year's Eve menu or the regular menu. Naturally, we opted for the $110 menu per person, because who wouldn't want to indulge in a burger and bar food that's just like any other day of the year? To make the experience even more exquisite, we decided to splurge on the wine pairing. The first plate to grace our table was a lobster bisque that could only be described as a salt mine. I'm not sure if it was meant to be a soup or a science experiment, but either way, it was nearly inedible. Next came the steak, which started off promisingly tender but quickly revealed its true age with each bite. And now, I find myself engaged in a battle with a delightful stomach ache. My husband's salad was a masterpiece of simplicity. The wine pairing, priced at a mere $20 for three glasses, was a steal. And by steal, I mean it was so cheap that we should have known better. The sommelier/(waitress that looked like she had enough of the place too) graciously provided no information about the wines, leaving us to ponder the mysteries of "here a Pinot noir and here a Cabernet." And to top it all off, we were treated to a warm white dessert. Truly a culinary adventure for the ages. Now, I must say, I don't usually concern myself with the price of food as long as it's good. But for the privilege of enduring this horrific experience that nearly ruined our New Year's Eve, I must decline. Thankfully, we have a sense of humor and spent the evening laughing at our misfortune. So, if you do decide to visit this establishment, I suggest you enjoy the view and perhaps have some fires done, but don't expect much more than that. Cheers!

Zero value for money Oh, what a delightful experience we had at the Beautiful mission bay settings on New Year's Eve! The inside was just as charming as a time capsule from the 80s, complete with a lovely aroma of musty carpet. But fear not, for our hopes were reignited when we laid eyes upon the outside deck with its enchanting fire pits. Alas, our hopes were quickly extinguished once again. We were presented with two options for our dining pleasure: the New Year's Eve menu or the regular menu. Naturally, we opted for the $110 menu per person, because who wouldn't want to indulge in a burger and bar food that's just like any other day of the year? To make the experience even more exquisite, we decided to splurge on the wine pairing. The first plate to grace our table was a lobster bisque that could only be described as a salt mine. I'm not sure if it was meant to be a soup or a science experiment, but either way, it was nearly inedible. Next came the steak, which started off promisingly tender but quickly revealed its true age with each bite. And now, I find myself engaged in a battle with a delightful stomach ache. My husband's salad was a masterpiece of simplicity. The wine pairing, priced at a mere $20 for three glasses, was a steal. And by steal, I mean it was so cheap that we should have known better. The sommelier/(waitress that looked like she had enough of the place too) graciously provided no information about the wines, leaving us to ponder the mysteries of "here a Pinot noir and here a Cabernet." And to top it all off, we were treated to a warm white dessert. Truly a culinary adventure for the ages. Now, I must say, I don't usually concern myself with the price of food as long as it's good. But for the privilege of enduring this horrific experience that nearly ruined our New Year's Eve, I must decline. Thankfully, we have a sense of humor and spent the evening laughing at our misfortune. So, if you do decide to visit this establishment, I suggest you enjoy the view and perhaps have some fires done, but don't expect much more than that. Cheers!