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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9848)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 115 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 9,848 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."

9,848 Reviews
  1. Anisbel

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go with the family. Food is great and the view is amazing

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  2. Heather

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner. The scallops and bacon app was so good! Also, crab cakes were surprisingly good (I’m a MD girl, so I’m exceptionally picky about crab cakes. Other than the small amount of green pepper in them, they were excellent, with all lump and minimal filler. The dipping sauce that came with them was not the best for a crab cake, so we both skipped that, but honestly, that’s typical outside of MD. ). Beautiful views and great service, too!

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  3. Michelle VIP

    Orlando47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service with gorgeous views of the Bay. This is not a fancy restaurant but has very classic and good seafood in a coveted location. We normally come by boat and sit outside but due to rain we came by car and sat in the upstairs dining room. Parking is a bit challenging by car but has several boat slips!

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  4. Dan

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grouper was insane. Great service. Beautiful scenery!

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  5. Elizabeth VIP

    New Jersey16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really great experience. Had the citrus grouper, blackened snapper, 2 different pastas, raw oysters, coconut shrimp! So delicious. Our waiter Ivan was so helpful and really helped us decide what was the best thing to order. Wine list is really good. Just a great place. But everyone knows this.

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  6. Sonja

    Northern MI7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was amazing as always, which it was why we always visit when we’re in town. The Lobster rolls, Bourbon Salmon, and the Seafood pasta were our choices this time around and they didn’t disappoint!

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  7. Jack

    Tampa1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Two issues: Couldn’t get reservation until 8:30 Didn’t get seated until 8:35 and server didn’t come to our table until 8:40. And the kitchen closes at nine! How does that make any sense? The server was polite and respectful but ran around like a chicken with her head cut off. She didn’t have time for us; it was like we were inconveniencing her. You won’t see us again

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  8. Tim VIP

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been going to Drydock for 15 years & it's consistently good but nothing exceptional. Service is fine. We don't go as frequently because we just can't get a reservation. There's other alternatives. Don't understand why can't get reservations later than 4:00 pm & earlier than 8:00 pm. We had a 4:00 pm reservation but by 5:00 pm the restaurant was still only half full with plenty of servers.

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  9. Amy

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food, great views of the water

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  10. Amy

    Cincinnati20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every meal here is fantastic! Drinks are the best! Table service very attentive! You can not go wrong here!!

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9848 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 115 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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