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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9939)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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 9,939 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

    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 "fantastic service" and "amazing views," making it a favorite dining spot. Guests rave about "excellent food" like lobster bites and grouper sandwiches. The waterfront setting provides a "beautiful ambiance," while staff like Andrea and John are often praised for their attentive service. Reservations are recommended.
9,939 Reviews
  1. Bonnie VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting, view and ambience at this restaurant are the best in Longboat Key. We sat in the upper level and enjoyed a beautiful view of Sarasota Bay. I ordered the Chilean Seabass, which came with bread, a salad, veggies and a starch. The bread is delicious, ‘European-type’ bread. The garden salad with balsamic dressing was excellent and definitely homemade dressing. My Seabass was not the best I’ve had, but it was still very good (I think Crab & Fin’s is better); my Seabass came with a generous portion of red potatoes and perfectly-cooked asparagus. My husband had the grouper, with a Caesar salad, rice and broccoli, and he said it was very good, as well. I wish I could remember our server’s name, because she was absolutely excellent, too! Very attentive, and a super sweet personality.  Dry Dock is consistently good, and we’ve never been disappointed any time we’ve eaten there.

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  2. Jodi VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge was terrific, and the view, food, cocktails and vibe were outstanding! Can’t wait to come back!

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  3. Barbara

    Southwest Florida12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The terrific thing about Dry Dock is that it is consistently good. We have been dining there for many years and never had a disappointing meal nor unsatisfactory service.

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  4. Wendy VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and service was great! All 3 of us had something different and equally loved it!

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  5. Julia

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite spots! We always aim for the covered patio--regardless of weather--and we have never had a bad experience! We are transplanted Mainers, having moved to Sarasota 10 years ago, so we love the throwback to the New England options on the menu--the lobster rolls are great, and it's one of the few local restaurants that actually serves haddock for the fish-n-chips! Always delightful, always yummy, and the view of the back bay is always fun!

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  6. Steve VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite go to places with great food, service and ambiance.

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  7. Jeff

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always great. It was our fourth time eating here and it does not disappoint. The citrus sauce on the red snapper was delightful. The key lime pie top notch.

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  8. Susan VIP

    Las Vegas22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Food was great! What a view with dolphins playing within a short distant away! Loved the mussels, grouper sandwich! I'll go back for lobster rolls I saw served next to us. Lobster bites were just ok..

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  9. Leslie

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wait staff. Consistently good food. Nice fans on patio.

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  10. Ben VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful water view, friendly service and great food with a diverse menu. Parking is a little odd but not a big problem. Highly recommend.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9939 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 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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