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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL
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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9909)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM

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 9,909 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.

9,909 Reviews
  1. Clara VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this place. The food was perfect seasoned. The blackened fish was not overpowering as it is in most restaurants that are not in New Orleans!!! The veggies were fresh & crispy. The ambiance was perfect.

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  2. Greg VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 38th wedding anniversary. We are from St Louis on a 2 week trip. We love Dry Dock’s, the food quality is amazing and the ambiance is great. Service always customer friendly. We have 2 more reservations before heading home on June 11, 2025! Thank you!

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  3. Jim VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grouper nuggets were the best ever!! Service was excellent!!

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  4. Kristi

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Excellent Service. Unbelievable Views.

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always, and without the big crowds and parking challenges!

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  6. Viktoria

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were on vacation and decided to have a dinner at Dry Dock. Food was good, we really enjoyed scallops and lobster tails. But the service wasn’t satisfying, we came at 4:30 and it wasn’t busy at all, but we definitely didn’t have enough attention. Our water glasses were empty 2 times and nobody paid attention. Overall it’s a good place to eat, but service could be better.

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  7. Michael

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always!! Never a disappointment at the Dry Dock.

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  8. Nick

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. Losbter pasta was one of the best means I’ve ever had. Amazing view, had dolphins putting on a show while we ate dockside. Can’t recommend enough

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  9. Maria

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  10. John VIP

    Houston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9909 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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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