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Rock the Dock

Rock the Dock is a popular dive bar that serves burgers, sandwiches, breakfast for dinner, and chicken and seafood entrees in Tacoma, WA. Weather permitting, they have dog-friendly outdoor seating on the dock overlooking the port, and they even have a dog menu featuring three different meals for Fido to choose from, including grilled chicken, chopped bacon and a burger patty! Visit Website

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Rock the Dock has received a rating of 4.4 out of 5 bones by 13 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 25 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors generally praise Rock the Dock's pet-friendly atmosphere, friendly staff, and great views of the waterway. They note the restaurant offers amenities like water bowls and dog-friendly menu items, though some express disappointment about rude staff or a perceived rough crowd.

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  • Aaron
    Jun 12, 2024
    Super Dog Friendly

    We took our jack russell and had a great time! They have a nice outdoor seating area which is right on the dock. Free parking in their reserved spots. They bring out water bowls for pups and even have three different meals you can get for your dog that are garnished with milk bones. Very friendly staff and the food was great too. Highly recommend!

  • Amelia
    May 31, 2023
    Great spot for drinks with the pup!

    Staff was friendly and gave my dog lots of water, treats and pats.

  • Lisa
    Mar 22, 2023
    Loved it!

    Good Food, drinks and great service. Views didn’t hurt either. Will back!

  • Big
    Mar 18, 2023
    Biker gang/rough crowd

    Staff is friendly, place is pet friendly and food is ok for the price. Been there a couple of times and liked it? Unfortunately the place seems to have attracted what looked like a biker gang/rough crowd.

    Pull into a parking spot today and a biker told me they have reserved the parking space for the friend. There were quite a number of them and I didn't want a confrontation so I drove off.

    I do not recommend the place to bring your pet to unless you're looking for trouble. There are better places to eat at with your pet.

  • T
    Mar 7, 2023
    Great views

    Love the outdoor deck on the waterway. Menu is limited for us as we don’t eat a lot of what they offer but what we do we enjoy.

  • Kelsey
    Jun 27, 2020
    Nice Spot

    Food was good not a whole lot of choices. You have to sit outside with your dog which I actually think is better than inside. For some reason our waitress wouldn’t allow dogs on the bench

  • Steven
    Jun 21, 2020
    Great Place, Will Be Back For Sure.

    Found them on Fido and since we haven’t been out in a few months, we went. Staff are very friendly, gave our pup her own water dish. Drinks, food and views were great. We’ll be back.

  • Lanie
    Aug 8, 2019
    One Of My Fave Place In Tacoma

    I have a puppy and it is imperative for me to go to a restaurant with not just only a pet friendly BUT has friendly staffs. And this place sets the bar. The food was amazing! Staffs are super friendly and loves my pupper so much! Excellent view as well!

  • Diana
    Jul 16, 2019
    Great Spot

    Friendly staff and good food. Dogs welcomed as long as under the table.... easy enough! Great views!

  • Deborah
    Jul 1, 2019
    Great food and service

    Very pet friendly. Owner/manager sat with us for awhile and took pictures of our Maltipoo for their Facebook page.
    very friendly.
    We went back Saturday for the brunch menu. Excellent

  • Diane
    More than a year ago
    Dog loving staff !

    We took our Labradoodle puppy here on Monday evening . Our waitress was very friendly , brought fresh water for our puppy and was attentive to her and to us . The food was very good and great service . Added bonus is the great views of the Foss waterway and Mount Rainier.

  • Jan
    More than a year ago
    Bar owner

    Waitress was super rude because we had our dog...not sure if she knows that her restaurant is on this website

  • Becky
    More than a year ago
    Great view on Thea Foss Waterway

    Enjoy a fine draft microbrew and good food while watching the ships and sailboats on the waterway. Sit on the patio over the water with Fido. Free parking (look for the signs). I brought my dog in the afternoon and we had a wonderful time. 21 and over.

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