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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
7918 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

10:30 PM


Booked 106 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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 7,918 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

7,918 Reviews
  1. SarahA

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    These was our second time at Dry Dock. I believe it was better than our first experience. The setting is beautiful.

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  2. adlawjo

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good food and service on our repeat visit.

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  3. JohnK

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great scenery Good food Samantha excellent waitress

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  4. Wayne

    Orlando

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great casual spa t on the water. Dan our server was exceptional. All the food was good but the grouper bites we not too crispy, almost a soggy crust. We'll be back

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  5. BethamyW

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicely varied menu. Good lobster roll and shrimp tacos. Great grilled salmon sandwich. Yummy coleslaw and rice and beans. Good coffee too. Super view. Dry Dock goes the extra step with decor and cloth napkins. Sylvia was a really super waitress. Our second visit and we plan to return.

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  6. NanceC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good experience. Rachel, our server was amazing! Freindly, professional, accomadating, and pleasant. The greet at the door was also perfect, and personable. Theresa, who met us at the top balcony, was also pleasant. My son was in from seattle for a day so i had to choose a spot that i was going to be pleased with! You aced it ! Thank you! I will be back solo, or with additional guests

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  7. GjG74

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Server was very slow returning to table to take order. Waited 20 minutes. Was just going to call for help and he returned

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  8. DeeDeeK

    Columbus

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The ambience was incredibly beautiful outside. The filet was just ok. We had a wonderful time though. We will return!

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  9. HeatherC

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Great good! Great drinks! Great view! Get the lobster rolls!

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  10. DENNISH

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was very good. Service could have been better as I had to look for our waiter twice and even then our order was incorrect.

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  11. DaveS

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner as always. Great staff, excelent cocktails and the food is aways very good. One of my favorites for blackened grouper.

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  12. TonyaE

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delectable as usual and Alex our waiter was phenomenal! Spot on!!

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  13. 3215Design

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I made reservations for 7PM but arrived about 15 minutes early. The host asked us to wait at the bar until until ready and at 7PM they sat us to the outer most left table next to the water which the host said was there best table. We both sat towards the water to watch the sky glow as the sun set. We started with an ice cold bottle of Chardonnay and sourdough bread. Our server brought us some bug spray for the no-see-ums... and were not bothered after. For an appetizer we had lobster bites which were excellent and considered ordering more for my entree. Caesar salads were fresh and crisp. We each ordered the fresh caught Grouper, one with grilled with house spices and the other fried... both were served hot and were excellent. Ended by sharing the key lime pie. Overall it was a perfect evening of great food and wine, great service at a great table. Thank you Dry Dock.

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  14. LoraM

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!! Beautiful view on the patio and great food and service!! Definitely recommend!

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  15. Russ

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Everyone was very nice, good service. The food was just ok. The lobster tail was very dry. The mashed potatoes were just plain lumpy mashed potatoes. Not worth the money.

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  16. DennisR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great. The view was amazing.

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  17. JimT

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, great food. The restaurant was clean and well-lighted--to the max.

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  18. Jmill

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food, and atmosphere! Highly recommend

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  19. DougS

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The hostess was outstanding very nice guy. We had a reservation got it no problem took a long time to get to drinks. Food was excellent. The service was fair. The ambience is outstanding. It was a beautiful night.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite place to eat and drive almost 2 hours to get here. Food and view was amazing as always!.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Perfect for a Friday night spontaneous dinner. Seafood pasta & Chilean sea bass were yummy and we enjoyed sharing a slice of salted caramel cheesecake for dessert. Will return on our future trips to Longboat Key!

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  22. CherylB

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill while on vacation to AMI. We read great reviews and had to try it ourselves. It did not disappoint! We had a reservation. When we arrived, we were greeted with smiles. We were escorted to our table out on the waterfront promptly. The wait staff was smiling, helpful, and out food was perfection. We both had the blackened snapper which was delicious. Dessert was key lime pie and coffee. The key lime pie was excellent. I highly recommend dining here if you are in Sarasota or surrounding area. We will definitely be back.

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  23. MKMinRehoboth

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and the experience was absolutely great. We are new to the area and are always looking for exceptional restaurants, looks like we found a keeper.

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  24. KathyB

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent grouper with citrus sauce! Good size portions. Attentive staff. Excellent view!!!

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  25. cawlme

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food, wonderful service and lovely ambiance. Perfect !

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  26. ReneeL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food, service, ambiance and overall feel was tranquil. We would visit again.

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  27. JasonD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Samantha, was absolutely amazing! Her energy and knowledge are second to none! Definitely coming back next year and asking for Sam!

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  28. GabriellaG

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Always enjoy our meal when we come here

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at Dry Dock on our yearly vacation to the Lido Beach area. It was our first time to dine there. Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the service was outstanding! We ordered the daily fresh caught grouper and red snapper and they both didn’t disappoint. Dry Dock will be on our list of restaurants when we return to the area.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at the Dry Dock, the seafood was amazing and the view was great. Service was excellent.

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  31. SkinnyLizard

    Tampa

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall, it was a pleasant, relaxed evening with a great view and good food. Food was well prepared although not spectacular, people are lovely, the drinks from the bar were expertly made. Parking is crowded and somewhat awkward. Our waitperson was earnest, attentive, polite, and accommodating but a bit forgetful. The bacon wrapped scallop app was the most perfectly cooked scallop I have ever had. (Note to chef: the skill was evident but you need more interesting sauces and preparations to match the prep.) Grilled grouper was average but the fries were hot and amazing -- crunchy outside, creamy inside, just the right amount of salt, and came piping hot. Vegetarian/vegan options are available but limited to the uninspired. They don't have to have more choices, but the few they offer could be more enticing. A good example is the garden salad. It is perfectly adequate, ingredients were fresh and appealing but add something interesting beyond a cherry tomato, a slice or two of cucumber, and some grated carrot. Still, there is something for those on a restricted diet to enjoy a meal out with your friends/family without having to compromise dietary needs.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal. Lobster roll and grouper. Fabulous. Great job.

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  33. SueC

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food. Excellent service. Overall a wonderful first time experience. Great views of the bay.

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  34. DawnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite meal of our trip to LBK. First time here and to LBK. Will make it here again upon return

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  35. Roey

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived right on time for our reservation and was given the choice to eat i or out. We close outside as we love the view. A waiter was right there to say he was bringing our bread basket and water. When he came back, we gave him our drink orders. And after that the evening was perfect. We were all too full to order dessert! We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed!

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  36. BeBe

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was excellent. We went there for the first time and everything was outstanding. The fish was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The waiter was friendly and attentive and the views were spectacular. I highly recommend the Dry Dock for any occasion especially a special occasion.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to eat Never let’s us down Great food Great service

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  38. SamP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed our meal. Staff was very friendly.

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  39. JohnB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful waterfront setting. Menu is a bit limited but dishes well prepared.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect place for my birthday celebration. The food, the ambiance, and the service were impeccable.

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FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 7918 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 106 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
  • 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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