The Loading Dock

Grafton, United States

3.8

Open now

29 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Touristy
Noise Level
Very Loud
Music
Live
Good For Dancing
Yes
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Has Pool Table
No
Noise Level
Average
Caters
Yes

Description

Specialties

Kick back on the riverside patio while taking in the most spectacular river view in the St. Louis area. Enjoy The Loading Dock’s outdoor dining, live music, and one-​of-​a-​kind atmosphere. This open-​air restaurant and bar offers an affordable menu of sandwiches, salads, burgers, tropical drinks, beer, wine, and more.

History

Established in 1992.

The areas only waterfront dining experience.

The Loading Dock is located on the original site of the Grafton Boatworks machine shop. Yachts, barges, and tugboats were built in the attached warehouse as far back as the 1700s. The last boats ever built here were armed river patrol boats used in the Vietnam War. The boat’s guns were tested on the islands located directly south of The Loading Dock’s decks. Some say you can still see the bullet holes in the trees.

After Vietnam, the warehouse stood vacant. That is, until 1992 when a small group of friends recognized the potential of this one-​of-​a-​kind location and opened The Loading Dock.