Zef's Dockside Bar + Kitchen

St Clair Shores, MI · Bar & grill

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in St Clair Shores
#33
of 103 restaurants
City Percentile
37%
rating percentile
Address
Zef's Dockside Bar + Kitchen, 24026 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Phone
(586) 879-6279
Website
www.zefsdockside.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Zef's Dockside Bar + Kitchen is a restaurant located in St Clair Shores, MI. It is one of 103 restaurants listed in St Clair Shores. Its 4.2-star rating matches the St Clair Shores city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Zef's Dockside Bar + Kitchen

Bar and Kitchen on Lake Saint Clair

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Maranda Lossia · Jul 2025

Came here last minute right before the dinner traffic hit and we were easily able to be seated for 3 people. We had the option of going up to the second level (which had a condensed menu compared to the main level), staying on the main level, out on the patio, or rooftop. We chose to stay on the main level since it was my first time there and I didn't want to be limited to options. The place was very spacious while decorated beautifully. It perfectly fit a nice dinner setting with a view while also functioning as a sports bar. They had garage windows that opened up on nice days that I really liked. There were so many things on the menu that I wanted to try and I couldn't narrow it down so I had our server pick for me. I ended up getting the fish tacos that weren't too bad. The filling tast

★★★★★ 5.0 Billie Schroder · Sep 2025

This place is a gem! The food was great, flavorful and delicious!! All the other places in town looked packed so we were worried we would have a long wait time. But to our surprise we didn't. The building is just really cool. We'd love to find ourselves near by again so we can try more things. We can definitely vouch for the Ruben, jalapeño burger, chips and Mac & cheese though.

★★★★★ 5.0 Steve Choryan · Jun 2025

My wife and I stopped in to finally check out Zefs Dockside after lots of recommendations. Plenty of parking and we liked how clean and how nice the environment was. We enjoyed the roll up doors and being on the water! The rooftop was closed , but we can’t wait to come back and sit up there. Our server Bethany, was incredible, she was prompt, knowledgeable about the menu, she checked on us a ton, amazingly attentive! Really couldn’t have asked for a better waitress. The food was fantastic We ordered provolone cheese sticks , the outside was perfectly crispy and flavorful while the cheese was perfectly melted. I ordered the Gouda burger and my wife ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich based on the recommendation of Bethany, both sandwiches were fantastic. My burger was juicy, flavorfu

★★★★★ 5.0 Olivia Knopek · Jan 2026

Such a great experience at Zef’s Dockside! My family and I came in on January 18 around 3–3:30 PM with a party of eight to celebrate my mom’s 50th birthday, and we had the best time. Our server was amazing—super sweet, super attentive, and always checking in on us. Our waters were never empty, the appetizers came out fast, and she really went out of her way to make sure everything was good the whole time. The vibes were high, the food was really good, and the drinks were even better 👏 It was such a fun, relaxed atmosphere and the perfect spot to celebrate with family. Overall, just an all-around great time. We left happy and will definitely be back. Highly recommend Zef’s for good food, great drinks, and awesome service!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Pauly G · Aug 2025

Beautiful murals. Great view of Marina. That being said, I wasn’t all that impressed about a single thing food wise. 15$ for truffle fries. Frozen French fries, not even a hint of truffle oil, smell or taste. Big Miss. Crab Rangoons. Grocery store product, straight from freezer to the fryer. Topped with uncut Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce & dried parsley. Meh. 12$ down the drain. Drinks were great. 14$ each. Kudos on an original garnish. Chorizo & elote chowder. Topped with cotija cheese. I love a play on words, but calling a chili with no beans a chowder to fit a theme is a stretch. I hate to be so cold, but my review mirrors the hospitality I felt in your establishment. It’s a one & done for me. Nothing personal, just couldn’t make thru appetizers. I might have shared my first experien

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Rooftop Seating ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Bar & grill

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