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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
8179 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 110 times today

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
    (941) 383-0102
  • 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 8,179 people are saying

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

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

8,179 Reviews
  1. Wille

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food as always was excellent. The best seafood, fresh Grouper and Snapper, on Longboat Key. I love the seafood chowder, full of fish and clams, Peel and eat shrimp are the best Florida pinks.

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  2. SandyE

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing dinner! Top notch service and food as always. We ended our meal with coffee and salted caramel cheesecake. Thank you again!

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  3. Margie

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Caesar salad was overdressed but delicious, the fish sandwich also great but the bun disintegrates too quickly! Great food, just need more attention to details!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Overall service and food was mediocre. Atmosphere was great. They could step it up a notch for the area.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alecia was a wonderful waitress who helped us decide on our meal. Beautiful view and enjoyed sitting outside. We have already Booked another night while here on Longboat Key. My husband had chicken marsala and I had the linguini with blacked shrimp and the Tuscan sauce. Also we shared the seafood chowder. I would like to try the tacos next time we are there. Alecia also recommended a cabernet that was excellent.

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  6. Rakrak

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most laid back, fresh food, excellent but non-overweening service restaurants in Western Florida. Try the blackened grouper. Homemade mashed potatoes after 4:00 that are worth the trip by themselves. Enjoy.

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  7. Pilgrim

    Naples

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Not as good as past experiences. Fried shrimp dinner is still outstanding; seafood pasta was disappointing…small shrimp, indiscernible scallops…in past visits this dish was exceptional and worth the price; not anymore. Service was less than attentive. After not seeing our waiter for at least 15 min after finishing our meal, I went to the servers station and asked for my bill. A fav place of ours the past three years…dropped off our list until my wife needs her shrimp fix again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect night to eat outside! Bourbon salmon was great

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  9. CopyJill

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner — and great server. We sat outside and had a perfect view. The food was more simple - but done to perfection. Thank you!

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  10. DougS

    Tampa

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious food and great service Wonderful evening

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal - as always - excellent service and a beautiful view

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  12. Manhattandiner

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent seafood n a lovely, dockside setting. Always a favorite, especially if you can get a reservation, versus waiting for a table during high season.

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  13. rondat

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service in the bar area was amazing! Our server was Dave or David. The hostess was slightly rude to us upon arrival. We had a reservation for 6 and 5 were there. One person was stuck at work and suggested we go ahead and sit and eat and she would join when she could. I shared this with the hostess and her response was, “she can sit with you, but we won’t give her a menu and she can’t eat!” Luckily there was an available table in the bar that would accommodate us all.

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  14. SUEL

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I won’t be coming back, the quality of the food was not as expected

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  15. AndrewS

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve heard so many good things about Dry Dock that I was expecting to be disappointed. But that’s was NOT the case. Exceptional professionalism, from being greeted and seated to service throughout the meal! The food came out hot and delicious!! Our server took the time to explain the menu and his recommendations were spot-on. We had the bacon-wrapped scallops for an appetizer and they came out beautifully cooked and presented. The signature Citrus Grouper was amazing, and the ribeye steak was very flavorful. If you haven’t been we highly recommend Dry Dock.

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  16. DianeR

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 2nd visit to Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, and it was ever BETTER than we remembered! Our server (Audi)sp? was absolutely fantastic! Not only was the service efficient, but she made it so fun and a special evening for our friend's birthday. Food was 5 stars as well. The Citrus Grouper was the best I've ever had. My husband RAVED about the oysters too! Thanks for a great evening! We'll be back.

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  17. suzang

    Naples

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We eat here all the time. Tge food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the ambience/view is superb!

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  18. sandrat

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Server seemed over loaded. Even forgot our salads

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite when I’m on Longboat Key. Dry Dock does not disappoint. From the moment we walked in the door the hostess was friendly, took us to the perfect table by the window. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is nautical but elegant. The food was outstanding. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

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  20. NancyL

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The only negative comment I have is for the way we were greeted upon arrival. The gentleman at the hostess station basically dismissed us because he was talking with someone on his earpiece. Not a warm welcome to say the least, we were barely acknowledged. But the service once we were seated was excellent! The food was delicious and exactly as we ordered it. I don’t know if I would return, but it was a very nice restaurant.

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  21. BigLi

    New York Area

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food always! Lovely ambiance, great service. Spencer is wonderful! Memorable experience!

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  22. JillM

    Naples

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alicia was our fantastic server, we hope we get her next time we return.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The heated patio was nice (and warm) but not the same ambience as upstairs. That being said, the service impeccable, the menu perfect, the food delicious (and fresh and hot). Wine and drinks came rapidly and with perfect timing. Pace of meal perfect - allowing us time with a drink while looking at menu, timing of soup/salad and then entrees, etc. Attention to detail and plenty of staff on hand make this a favorite. The linguini with grouper and the basil cream sauce always a winner.

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  24. Longboat

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server super knowledgeable and sweet. Burgers are so fresh, I'd go back there anytime!

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  25. PhilR

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. Glad we were able to get a reservation. Of course the view is beautiful. When anyone visits we will take them there. See you soon.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dry dock always does an amazing job. Great food, great service and great view.

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  27. BrianF

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My wife and I met a friend for dinner. Food was excellent, as usual. It was a cold night so we had to sit on the patio with the awnings closed. There was a loud party of eight people beside us that made it difficult to hear our conversation. Other than that, it’s an outstanding culinary experience. Consistent food quality. I always order grouper.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Promptly seated upon arrival. Sat outside—cool and cloudy afternoon—heaters were adequate but could be more widely spaced. Service was friendly and professional. Food tasty as usual.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Waiter lacked personality- we felt he really didn’t want be there Grouper good. Greek Salad lacked Greek dressing. Definitely needed oregano.

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  30. Elise

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved our waitress! The seafood was delicious. We would come again.

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  31. RoseH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal! Staff & service was outstanding. Highly recommended, scallops melted in your mouth

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  32. KimberlyL

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t say enough about this restaurant. The view outside is amazing and the mussels and oysters were incredible. Highly recommend.

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  33. JamesH

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best seafood restaurant on the Florida west coast. We go there every week. The ownership has achie a high level of execution every time we dine there.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    First time visit! Beautiful view of the bay and the food was excellent. Service was a bit slow but overall great.

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  35. Rose

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    I made a reservation a couple of weeks in advance and was told there was a 20 minute wait when I arrived. Also, we wanted separate checks and they were done incorrectly twice including being charged for something we shouldn't have been charged for. We gave up after the second try and just paid.

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  36. Spider

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Linguine was the best we have ever had! Oysters were big and sweet! Courtney, our server was tops!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A trip to Dry Dock has practically become a must when we visit my parents in the area. Great views, friendly staff and the food is wonderful. And when I write food, I can only comment on what I always order - seafood chowder and blackened grouper sandwich. My daughter had the salmon today and I did try it - it was wonderful. The lobster bisque is excellent too. You won't be disappointed.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gluten free menu upon request. Very knowledgeable server who provided recommendations when asked. I had the shrimp tacos that were seasoned, beans & rice. All very good followed by the GF salted carmel cheesecake that was amazing! Three delicious GF desserts made by offsite baker. Very cool beachfront location for boat watching. Wooden boat decor inside nice ambience.

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  39. philm

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Consistently good food and service in a delightful waterfront setting . Could expand on wine list and spirits.

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  40. kerryn

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food and we were lucky enough to have a great view

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FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 8179 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 110 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
    (941) 383-0102
  • 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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