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7/26/25
This was a weekday for my daughter's birthday. The rain came in shortly after arriving and forced us to set inside mainly do to lightning. The food was excellent and the service was excellent as well. Staff were pleasant and friendly. The view ...
of the river was nice while eating. One of my favorite places to eat in Grafton. Will come back for sure. Sometimes they have live music but I think we were too early for this.
11/19/25
This is a place that every in metro St. Louis should know. It is a gem. The residents of Dolan Memory Care Homes love going to the Loading Dock because it truly feels like one is on vacation. The views are spectacular. The sun gets hot and the ...
umbrellas cover some folks, but if you have a large group, chose a day that has a breeze to stay cool.
9/26/25
Right on the river in Grafton Illinois. Huge decks overlooking the river. Huge party place especially on the weekends. Was here on a Thursday afternoon with the other old folks (lol) and it was very casual, quiet and enjoyable.
Our server was ...
perfectly attentive and very friendly.
The catfish bites and fries were really good. So are the fries.
The Caesar salad was good, but it does not come with croutons.
You can drive a boat up here and dock it and enter.
Plenty of free parking
9/13/25
We came here for a day trip out with the pups. They had a huge open patio deck dock lol. It was first come first serve seating so we had to circle a few times to find a spot. Once we did, we were greeted by a server that took our drink order. S...
he informed us that we have to go place our order for food at the separate bar. The line moved fast and the nachos were good!
It was fun to soak up the sunshine and vibes while watching the boats on the river. Highly recommend!!
9/14/25
The Loading Dock is a must-visit along the Mississippi River. With its spacious layout, you can relax by the water while enjoying live music and great food. We grabbed nachos, and the atmosphere was perfect—whether you order at the counter or w...
ait for a server, it’s super laid-back. There are outdoor games for kids, plenty of seating where you can pick your own spot, and even a flea market inside one of the buildings once in a while that adds a unique touch to the experience. The flea market wasn’t going on when we were there. It’s a place that really has something for everyone! #bucketlist
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