Named for the year the Bahia Resort Hotel first welcomed guests to its fourteen-acre Mission Bay peninsula, Dockside 1953 is a seafood restaurant and bar at 998 W Mission Bay Dr in San Diego, CA 92109. The Bahia was founded by Bill and Anne Evans, who secured the first commercial lease on Mission Bay, and the Evans family's hospitality portfolio extends to the Lodge at Torrey Pines and the neighboring Catamaran Resort, which houses Oceana Coastal Kitchen. Executive Chef Alejandro Sicairos oversees a menu of coastal California fare that nods to the resort's seven decades of history — oysters Rockefeller finished with watercress-bacon butter, shrimp cocktail with chipotle cocktail sauce, and a spatchcocked chicken under a brick grilled for even cooking throughout. The nautical-themed dining room features yacht club-inspired furnishings with tabletops and menu boards that echo vintage wooden boat decking, while the expansive outdoor patio wraps around the marina with fire pits, a covered trellis, and unobstructed bay views. Midcentury-inspired cocktails including rum punches, mai tais, and a Champagne cocktail round out the drinks program alongside an extensive wine list. The restaurant earned a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award and ranks among the top-rated dining destinations in San Diego, with server Ethan earning repeated praise from guests celebrating anniversaries and special occasions at the fireside patio tables. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday mornings with à la carte sweet and savory options, and happy hour specials are available Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 PM. Bay-view dining continues up the coast at Flamingo Deck, another Pacific Beach favorite with waterfront seating and tropical-inspired cocktails. Private dining accommodations and group event planning are available through the Dockside team for parties of all sizes.