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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
7536 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 100 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

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What 7,536 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

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

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  1. LisaB

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    server did a great job. Very efficient and friendly. seafood pasta yo die for and caesar was delicious!
  2. Inky

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful view, friendly service.
  3. ChristineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in a beautiful setting. The service was good even though it was very busy. The blackened grouper is tasty and would recommend the peel and eat shrimp as an appetiser
  4. Leenie

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    They gave my daughter mashed pots instead of fries. Said they realized the mistake but then charged us for a second side. Weird. It was only $5, so no big deal. The mashed potatoes seemed like boxed or instant potatoes. At $50/entree, it should be prepared well. Even if they are real, they didn’t taste like it. They need more than one person at the bar plus another that occasionally comes in to help. The Chilean sea bass was over cooked and made me so sad at $49. It also had no flavor. Didn’t ask us how we wanted the salmon done. It was dry. 3 adult meals and one kids chicken fingers was $195 plus $40 tip. Kinda steep for what we experienced.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Service was good, prices were outrageous for very average food….although the calamari appetizer was great.
  6. NewYorkSpecial

    Miami

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If your in the area this is the place to be. With outstanding views of the intracoastal and fantastic service, the food is a match! We ate raw oysters, they couldn't be more fresh, perfectly shucked(no slivers of shell whatsoever), and a good size. I ordered the fried grouper, my wife ordered the grilled snapper, and our aunt ordered the coconut shrimp. Each dish was better than the next. The fish here is local fresh and however you order it it will be perfectly cooked and a winner. Do not miss the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. Did I mention the drinks? All on point, my martini was perfect, old fashioned perfect, and our Aunt really enjoyed her 9oz pour of the house sauvignon blanc. Make a reservation to secure your spot, don't miss out on this place.
  7. Erin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an exceptional experience. Our meal was fantastic and the service was outstanding. Teresa, our server, was not only kind and welcoming, but really went above and beyond to make our meal special. Will definitely return!
  8. LindaI

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The weather was gorgeous today and we sat outside on the bay. Food was delicious!! Two people got lobster rolls and they said they were excellent. We also had fish and chips and I had linguine in wine and garlic sauce with grilled chicken. All our food very delicious!!!! Linda
  9. davidc

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always our go to would love music in background but can’t have it all. Great old school Florida seafood with beautiful views.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We haven’t been to this restaurant before. It was ranked so highly, and yet was so off the beaten track, that we weren’t sure whether would live up to the hype. We were not disappointed. I picked this restaurant for a celebration of our 44th wedding anniversary. I wanted it to be special, and I hoped that it would be. We were seated upstairs at the window, which was perfect. My husband ordered a seafood dish and I ordered the filet and lobster. We also enjoyed a lobster appetizer. Everything was delicious. The waitstaff was delightful. We will definitely put this on our list for a return visit.
  11. jodic

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect wonderful fantastic delicious romantic A++
  12. SaturdayNightOut

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Exceptionally good! The Grouper appetizers and the Oyster's Rockerfeller were the BEST! My Chilean Grouper was cooked to perfection and my wife's Linquini Seafood Pasta was Excellent! Highly recommend you visit this seafood gem!
  13. Dinearound9

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful experience, great service. Great view. Birthday celebration
  14. John

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    If you're inclined to pay for over priced mediocre food with a great view, by all means I suggest the Dry Dock. You won't be disappointed.
  15. MichaelS

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, attentive service, gorgeous view and our well behaved dog was welcomed. Wonderful experience!
  16. JoannaG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always. Food and service all phenomenal
  17. BarbaraE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was excellent! I don’t know her name, so maybe have nametags so they can be recognized for good service.
  18. Travelinggirl

    Tampa

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Teresa, was excellent. We have been here many times and food is always consistently outstanding and who doesn’t love the water views! Our favorites are grouper bites, calamari, and mussels but everything is delicious and fresh. You will not regret it.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting and view. Great oysters rockefeller. Thoroughly enjoyed pasta with seafood and lobster roll, as well as cheesecake to go!
  20. chellrider

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh my goodness! Audi was a fabulous server! She was friendly, efficient, and took great care of us all evening! My husband ran out to the car to get my jacket and the food came while he was away from the table. Audi brought a cover to keep his food warm. So thoughtful! We had the grouper bites with their signature sauce and they were fabulous. I had the scallops and my husband had the shrimp and scallops. Both were grilled to perfection! The Caesar salad and the Spinach salad are both fantastic. The view of the water was wonderful and we watched a storm roll in while we ate. Definitely a great place to eat!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent great fish. Great views of the bay.
  22. Geoff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely awesome grouper bites, lobster rolls and my girlfriend said the Butterburger was really good. Jorge our server was magnificent. Great early dinner experience. Highly recommend.
  23. lorigoss

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived early for our lunch reservation and were seated immediately. Ordered grouper bites and calamari - both excellent. Kenny, our server, was on point, personable, and great all the way around. Loved our lunch and would strongly recommend this hidden location to ANYONE. Great place!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Great atmosphere. Love being on water w water views.
  25. GavanH

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect every time. Grouper bites and Lobster bites are must haves.
  26. RichardH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place to eat. Food is impeccable along with the staff. Want to put in word for Jen our waitress who was wonderful and very attentive . The ambiance is awesome.
  27. PeggyH

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding as well as the food. We sat upstairs by the window and had a great view of the water.
  28. ParrotHeadInNY

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant. Drinks very good- Nice to see a classy place instead of numerous beach bars / bar food. Overall rated it outstanding. Only exception was waitress didn’t explain menu / specials. Ordered Lobster Tail w/ bacon wrapped shrimp. LOTS to eat -You might consider ordering just one or the other 😉 Go if you have a chance -> but make reservation!
  29. EdwardK

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Table....Excellent Service......Excellent Food...Michelle and Sonya were absolutely wonderful.
  30. Rosie522

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The view is fantastic. Prices are a little high for mediocre food. I had the crab cake which was great as far as no filler. I also had the scallops which both were rather bland. My husband had the citrus grouper which the breading took away from the overall dish. The peanut butter pie was fantastic though!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always recommend Dry Dock: for food, service and ambiente
  32. NoelH

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always awesome. Consistently good food. You won’t be disappointed!
  33. DonnaMay

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the food to the service to the amazing water view was top-notch. Had a great birthday dinner there with a free birthday dessert. Reasonably priced for what you get will definitely return!
  34. Steves

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was the best we have ever had. The view was beautiful.
  35. DebbieO

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love dry dock!! Always a wonderful time with great service and delicious food.
  36. jaclynf

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food 5 star, beautiful views! Owners are amazing, highly recommended
  37. franks

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    OVER RATED, great view of bay depending where you sit. Food was good, but over priced and can get same at other places in area. If you only want water to drink, don’t expect them to come around and fill your glass. They ignore special occasion as noted on open table, wife had indicated my birthday, didn’t even get a cheap cup cake
  38. Wayne

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect view; perfect martini; perfect waitstaff (Britinany); entrees perfectly prepared; perfect wait time for reservation - I think you get it. We liked it a lot and will return again and again. The parking is a little tight but have always found a spot when we needed one.
  39. Alocalgal

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!
  40. NancyG

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was fantastic and our waitress was knowledgeable.

FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 7536 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 100 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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