Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside

📍 97 Seaway Rd (at Sarnia Bay Marina), Sarnia ON N7T 8E6

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is a seasonal restaurant located at Sarnia Bay Marina, offering an inviting outdoor dining experience with a focus on delicious food and strong community engagement.

🕰️ Organization Hours:

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm

Last updated on Aug 12th, 2025

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Chef Nights at Alternate Grounds Dockside

Alternate Grounds Dockside is planning to bring back its popular Chef Nights in the fall, expressing gratitude to past attendees and encouraging patrons to stay tuned for updates.

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Last Month of Operation Special

Join us at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside for our Last Month of Operation Special throughout August 2025, where you can enjoy the beautiful views one last time!

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Thursday Lunch Loaded Fries

Savor the delicious Southwestern style loaded fries at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside, featuring chicken, bacon, cheese, and fresh toppings, available for a limited time.

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Philly Cheese Steak Pasta

Tonight, enjoy the delicious Philly Cheese Steak Pasta at Alternate Grounds Caf & Dockside, a special dinner offering that promises to delight your taste buds.

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Dinner Closure Announcement

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside will be closed for dinner service on August 12, 2025, and appreciates the understanding of its customers.

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Double Docker Burger

Enjoy the delicious Double Docker Burger at Alternate Grounds Caf3 & Dockside, available today from 11 AM to 7 PM on this holiday!

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Civic Holiday Opening Hours

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside will be open on August 4th, 2025, starting at 11 AM for the Civic Holiday.

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Seafood Chowder Special

Enjoy the Seafood Chowder Special at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside, featuring a rich and creamy broth loaded with clams and salmon, available for lunch today!

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Thursday Lunch Feature: BBQ Corned Beef Hoagie

Enjoy the Thursday Lunch Feature at Alternate Grounds Caf & Dockside: a BBQ Corned Beef Hoagie with unique toppings, perfect for a delicious lunch!

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Closing Announcement

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside will close today, July 28, 2025, at 3 PM, with the last seating for food at 2:30 PM.

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Surf and Turf Korean Lettuce Wraps

Enjoy the Surf and Turf Korean Lettuce Wraps at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside, featuring a delicious combination of bulgogi beef and honey gochujang shrimp, available only while supplies last!

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Wine Wednesday Special

Join us at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside for the Wine Wednesday Special featuring Nashville Chicken on toasted brioche and a refreshing Rose Spritz on July 23, 2025.

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Gochujang Crispy Cauliflower Dinner Special

Enjoy the Gochujang Crispy Cauliflower Dinner Special at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside, served over green onion-fried rice with green beans and bean sprouts, available while it lasts.

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Gochujang Beef Taco Tuesday Feature

The Gochujang Beef Taco is the featured dish at Alternate Grounds Dockside's Taco Tuesday, offering a delicious combination of marinated steak and fresh toppings, perfectly paired with an ice cold Corona.

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Thai Beef Rice Paper Rolls Dinner Special

Enjoy the Thai Beef Rice Paper Rolls at Alternate Grounds Dockside tonight, featuring marinated beef and fresh ingredients in a delightful summer dish.

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Canada Day Celebration

Join us at Alternate Grounds Dockside on July 1, 2025, for a festive Canada Day celebration featuring breakfast, karaoke, and fireworks.

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Canada Day Karaoke

Join us for Canada Day Karaoke at Dockside on July 1, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM, where you can sing along and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a vibrant community atmosphere.

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Canada Day Celebration Schedule

Join us at Alternate Grounds Dockside on July 1, 2025, for a festive Canada Day celebration featuring breakfast, karaoke, and fireworks!

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Live Music for Caesar Sunday

Celebrate Caesar Sunday at Alternate Grounds Dockside with live music by Lisette and Tyler from 2 PM to 4:30 PM, starting at 9 AM.

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Restaurant Closing Announcement

Alternate Grounds Dockside is closing its kitchen at 6:30 PM and the restaurant at 7 PM today due to safety concerns, prioritizing staff well-being.

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Summer Patio Experience at Alternate Grounds Dockside

Join Alternate Grounds Dockside for a delightful Outdoor Patio Experience this summer, where you can enjoy delicious food and beverages in a pleasant outdoor atmosphere.

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Tonight's Special: General Tso Chicken

Tonight, enjoy a delicious General Tso Chicken special at Alternate Grounds Dockside in Sarnia, featuring crispy chicken thighs, broccoli, and rice with a sweet and spicy sauce.

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Taco Tuesday Greek Chicken Tacos

Join Alternate Grounds Dockside for Taco Tuesday featuring delicious Greek Chicken Tacos with fresh ingredients every Tuesday.

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Dad’s Day Meat Platter

Enjoy the Dad’s Day Meat Platter at Alternate Grounds Dockside, featuring a delicious selection of pork dishes perfect for Father's Day.

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Father's Day Breakfast Crunchwrap

Celebrate Father's Day with the Steak and Cheese Breakfast Crunchwrap at Alternate Grounds Dockside, featuring marinated shaved steak and delicious toppings.

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