Donnelly's Dockside Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Donnelly's Dockside, the quintessential seafood bar that promises a vibrant dining experience. Nestled in Arnold, MD, this casual eatery shines with a menu that celebrates the ocean's bounty. As you step inside, the inviting atmosphere is perfect for gathering with friends or enjoying a serene meal by the water.
Donnelly's Dockside offers an array of mouthwatering appetizers, such as the Boom Boom Shrimp and the decadent Crab Dip, ideal for sharing. For the main course, indulge in their Beer-Battered Fish n' Chips, acclaimed for its crispy coating and fresh flavor, or savor the rich Crab Cake Dinner, showcasing two jumbo lump crab cakes that are simply irresistible.
Complement your meal with a selection from the full bar, sit back in the outdoor seating, and dive into a seafood journey that's both delicious and memorable.
Appetizers
Boom Boom Shrimp
Crispy medium gulf shrimp served with sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce and a red chili pepper aioli
Crab Dip
Lump crab meat topped with cheddar cheese then baked. Served with a French baguette, carrots and celery sticks
Crispy Calamari
Served with sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce and Marinara
Fried Brussel Sprouts
Fried Clam Strips
Fried Pickle Spears
Hush Basket
Served with honey butter
Jumbo Shrimp 1 Pound (GF)
Cooked in Old Bay, vadalia onion and fingerling potatoes served with a side of cocktail sauce
Jumbo Shrimp 1/2 Pound (GF)
Cooked in Old Bay, vadalia onion and fingerling potatoes served with a side of cocktail sauce
Kung Pao Calamari
MiddleNeck Clams (GF)
Steamed and served with Old Bay and butter
Wings
Basket Hushpuppies
Basket Sweet Potato Fries
Basket of Fries
Baskets
Entrees
Beer-Battered Fish n' Chips
Fresh cod, battered and lightly fried, served over french fries with coleslaw and tartar sauce
Bluefin Tuna
Cowboy Pork Chop
Crab Cake Dinner
Two (2) jumbo lump crab cakes broiled and served with tartar sauce and a choice of two (2) sides
Pan Seared Branzino
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, scallops and jumbo lump crab meat sauteed with tomato, roasted red peppers and scallions tossed in penne pasta. Available with white or spicy red sauce
Steak Frites
Black & Bleu Mahi Sandwich
Blackened Chicken Pita
Grilled blackened chicken breast with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli in a warm pita
Crab Cake Sandwich
6 oz. house made jumbo lump crab cake served on brioche with a side of tatar sauce
Cuban Sandwich
Dockside Burger
1/2 pound burger with your choice of cheese served on brioche
Fried Cod Sandwich
Panko breaded fresh cod, fried and served on broche with a side of tartar sauce
Goat Cheese Burger
Lobster Roll/Tots
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak, provolone cheese, sauteed onions and peppers served on a baguette roll
Portobello Sandwich
Salmon BLT
Grilled salmon, bacon, mesclun greens and tomato served with herb aioli on multigrain bread
Shrimp Salad Croissant
House made shrimp salad served on a warm buttery croissant with lettuce, pickle and tomato on the side
Handhelds
Salads
Entree Caesar Salad
Romaine, freshly grated parmesan, caesar dressing and croutons
Entree House Salad
Field greens, tomato, red onion, carrots and cucumber
Jambalaya
Salmon/Roasted veg Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad
Seasoned grilled chicken, roasted corn salsa, black beans, cheddar cheese and avocado. Tossed in a jalapeno ranch dressing and topped with crispy corn tortilla strips
Tuna Poke Bowl (GF)
Fresh tuna, tossed in sesame soy Ponzu sauce with avocado, seaweed salad, jalapeno, cucumber, carrots, rice noodles, ginger and yum yum sauce over mixed greens
Winter Salad
Coleslaw
French Fries Side
Hush Side
Mashed Potatos
Side Caesar Salad
Side House Salad
Side Tater Tots
Sweet Potato Fries Side
Vegetable of the Day
Sides
Soups
Maryland Vegetable Soup
Please choose size
Cream of Crab Soup
Please choose size
Half n' Half Soup
Half Maryland vegetbale soup and half cream of crab. Please chooze size