The Loading Dock

Outdoor ice rink in Grafton, IL

4.5 out of 5 4,463 Google reviews

About The Loading Dock

The Loading Dock is an outdoor ice rink at 401 Front St in Grafton, listed on Google as an american restaurant. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 4,463 reviews, the most-reviewed rink we list in Illinois.

Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

In its own words: "Low-key riverfront American eatery & bar with outdoor seating & dancing to live music/DJs."

Topics reviewers bring up most often: river view, live music, catfish nuggets and riverfront location. It lists opening hours on all seven days.

Hours of operation

Monday	11AM-9PM
Tuesday	11AM-9PM
Wednesday	11AM-9PM
Thursday	11AM-9PM
Friday	11AM-10PM
Saturday	11AM-10PM
Sunday	11AM-9PM

Hours from the rink's Google listing as of October 8, 2026. Public skate sessions, hockey and lessons share the ice, so confirm session times with the rink.

Rating breakdown

5 star2,927

4 star998

3 star318

2 star93

1 star127

What reviewers mention

Google groups reviews of The Loading Dock by topic. These are the topics, not quotes:

river viewlive musiccatfish nuggetsriverfront locationriverfront seatingview of the waterfire pitsfish tacoschicken wrapoutdoor seating

From the Google listing

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating
Other: LGBTQ+ friendly, Identifies as women-owned

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Loading Dock?

The Loading Dock is at 401 Front St, Grafton, IL 62037.

What are The Loading Dock's hours?

Its Google listing shows: Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM. Public skate sessions run within those hours and change often, so check the rink's schedule.

What is The Loading Dock's phone number?

The listed phone number is +1 618-556-7951.

How is The Loading Dock rated?

4.5 out of 5 on Google, from 4,463 reviews as of October 8, 2026.