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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9900)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hector Torres
  • Catering
    Not Available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties Not Available. We only take reservations for parties of 8 and under only. We do not take reservations for parties of 9 or greater.
  • Neighborhood
    Longboat Key
  • Cross street
    412 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    N/A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,900 people are saying

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for scenic views

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill offers a "beautiful water view" and "great service" that enhances its "delicious food," including standout dishes like lobster rolls and grouper. Guests praise the "amazing" ambiance, whether dining indoors or outdoors by the bay. It's a "must-try" for seafood lovers seeking "exceptional" dining experiences.

9,900 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry Dock never disappoints. The food is wonderful, our server was upbeat and friendly, and the view is lovely. We always look forward to treating ourselves to dinner there when we’re in town!

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  2. John VIP

    Houston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry Dock is a quality experience for food, views and service. We had calamari, Coconut shrimp salad , and spinach salad with blackened grouper. All were excellent.

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  3. Bonnie

    Tulsa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent- outstanding view! Our server went above and beyond to make our dinner special.

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  4. Tyler

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really wish I remember our server’s name because she was excellent. My wife and I were there with our 2-year-old daughter and she thought of everything to make it easier.

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  5. Kathy

    St. Louis29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grouper tacos were great! We sat outside on the patio & although lovely - it was so hot! No breeze!

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  6. Felicia VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was terrific and so was the service. Very nice afternoon.

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  7. Chellsea VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Food & service is always consistent. We eat here whenever we stay on the island and it always delivers!

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  8. Richard

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Dry Dock continues to impress - with excellent food quality service and top notch views

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  9. Lori VIP

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The local caught red snapper was amazing, probably some of the best fish we’ve ever eaten. Our main issue was the service. We waited a half hour for our table when we had reservations. Not a huge deal but was unexpected. Then we ordered an appetizer that was taking a really long time. We asked our server and he forgot to put it in. Also understanding that mistakes can happen but we did ask for it to still be put in and then dinner to come out after. 30 min later all of our entrees and appetizers came out together, this was all about an hour after we ordered. Not ideal and no apology given. Took a very long time to get drink refills. Also took exceptionally long to get our check, a good 30 min after we were done eating with no check-in from the server. Empty drinks and waiting so long for so many things. The food and atmosphere were great but service really lacked in comparison to price you’re paying for a dining experience. Expensive for the service received.

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  10. Shawn VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This poor review stems mainly from our server, who i overheard upon exiting the men's refer to my wife and I as "the needy table" to a co-worker who was sitting by the men's room. Perhaps he was a chef on break. Not sure. Here is our asks, which I guess she thought was "needy". We asked what type of fries they serve. Waffle? Steak? What type? I asked that our main course not be rushed out on top of our appetizers. We like to enjoy our meal and not have our food rushed. My Wife asked to try the Rose before committing to a glass. I asked where the men's room was. This is deemed "needy"? We spent a week in Longboat Key. This dine out experience was neither professional nor enjoyable.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9900 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today
Google Map for Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Additional information

  • Cross street
    412 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Longboat Key
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Torres
  • Entertainment
    N/A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Not Available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Parties Not Available. We only take reservations for parties of 8 and under only. We do not take reservations for parties of 9 or greater.
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