4.6
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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4.6
Noise • Moderate
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Great for brunch
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Neighborhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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March 10, 2026
The Dock on Front Street owners are bringing their long-running Irish Fest tradition to the restaurant’s Mokena location, with a soda bread contest, Irish entertainment and themed food and drinks. The restaurant will also be open indoors during the event.
Published in Patch
January 11, 2026
The Dock on Front Street in Mokena opened in August. Its menu includes items such as pastrami and blackened grouper reubens, fried fish tacos, salads, entrees, and pizzas.
Published in Shaw Local
January 1, 2026
The Dock on Front Street opened in August at 11116 Front St. in Mokena. The article also notes that The Dock at Inwood opened in 2018 and closed in 2023.
Published in Shaw Local
September 21, 2025
The restaurant opened in August at 11116 Front St. in Mokena, with menu items including reuben rolls, pastrami reuben and fried fish tacos. It also offers event rooms and an event truck.
Published in Shaw Local
August 25, 2025
The Dock on Front opened in early August in Mokena, serving a wide-ranging menu and drawing strong crowds. Its owners hope the restaurant and event space will help bring community life back to Front Street.
Published in Chicago Tribune
August 3, 2025
The Dock On Front Street opened at 11116 S. Front St. on Aug. 4, bringing back favorites from its Joliet menu alongside new touches. The restaurant serves barbecue, burgers, tacos, wings and other dishes, plus margaritas and classic cocktails.
Published in Patch
May 28, 2025
The Dock on Front Street is nearing its opening at 11116 S. Front St. in Mokena, with owner Rick Trafton targeting late June or early July. The restaurant plans to serve favorites from its former Joliet location, including barbecue, tacos and signature margaritas.
Published in Patch
February 22, 2024
Rick and Julie Trafton plan to open The Dock On Front Street, a sit-down restaurant and bar at 11116 Front St. in Mokena, after a six-to-eight-month renovation of a historic building. The restaurant was expected to open around October 2024.
Published in Patch
For a calmer visit to The Dock on Front, aim to arrive before 6:00 pm, guests note it’s easier to grab a patio spot and avoid the post-commute rush.
Sunday is a favourite for brunch, guests who visited on Sunday praised the brunch choices and loved the experience.
Portions at The Dock on Front are generous, multiple guests describe large, ample servings and big portions.
Yes, guests report taking dates and celebrating anniversaries at The Dock on Front, making it a popular choice for a special meal.
Yes, the restaurant’s policy states a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals; after 15 minutes you will be added to their WAITLIST, and on high-volume nights a 90-minute table time limit may apply.
You can request table preferences, but they aren’t guaranteed, the restaurant says they’ll do their best to accommodate; a 15‑minute grace period applies before a party is added to the waitlist, and a 90‑minute table limit may be used on high‑volume nights.
The Dock on Front feels like a seaside‑inspired neighborhood spot, bright, nautical decor, a roomy bar, and a welcoming front porch, and it’s usually energetic, often getting quite loud when busy.
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