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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9815)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 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 9,815 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 "amazing food" and "breathtaking" views right on the water. Known for its fresh seafood, guests rave about the grouper and crab cakes. Service is "outstanding," with attentive staff enhancing the relaxed, coastal vibe. Perfect for enjoying a "laid-back lunch" or "sunset dinner."

9,815 Reviews
  1. Lyn

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely fantastic. He made it so enjoyable. We go several times a year. I take my staff for their birthdays. 

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  2. John VIP

    Detroit16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fantastic dinner. Stone crabs excellent. Grouper perfectly cooked. Server was friendly.

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  3. Ken

    Tampa25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Dry Dock. Food is always excellent! Our waitress, Brittany, was wonderful, attentive, pleasant and gave special attention to our birthday girl! We will be back!

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  4. chris and amy

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as always. We sat upstairs for the first time and had an awesome window table overlooking the water. Our server was great with just the right amount of attention. I had the the seafood pasta with wine and garlic sauce. The wife had the scallops, both dishes were outstanding. If your in Longboat key, Dry Dock is a must for dinner or lunch!!

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  5. Karen VIP

    Naples39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed here. Food and service are always excellent. Beautiful view with outside seating.

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  6. carolyn VIP

    Philadelphia76 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was average. Raw oysters on half shell were very bland, almost no taste. No comparison with oysters at another restaurant I ate at two days before. Likewise, grouper tacos were bland. Grouper was supposed to be grilled but it was in chunks and no taste of grilling. Other diners in party concurred that food was just OK. Service and view were great.

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  7. Denise VIP

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place for outside ambience & delicious food at a reasonable price. Highly recommend if you’re in the Longboat Key, Sarasota or Siesta Key area.

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  8. Kirsten

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, beautiful setting, perfect service!

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  9. Fran VIP

    Grand Rapids79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Dry Dock Waterfront. Our waitress was very good, meals were both excellent. With a reservation for 2 the front guy said probably a 15-20 minute wait, ended up being 5 minutes 👍. Two complaints though: when we got to the water front patio a different guy seated us at a large 4 top table (that could have easily seated 6) when two smaller table were in the process of being cleared/cleaned. What was that about? The next two groups to be seated behind us were both groups of 4. This guy needed to give it a little more thought. Then because of the ceiling fans my husband and I had to move really close to hear each other talk. Even had trouble hearing our waitress, asked her several times to repeat. So you’re looking at a beautiful view of the Sarasota Bay, and you can only hear the multiple high fans noise. Sad, both of which altered our dining experience.

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  10. Michelle

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience going to Dry Dock The food, the atmosphere and the service is top notch.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9815 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 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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