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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9964)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 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

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What 9,964 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 "excellent food, service, and views" with a stunning waterfront setting. Guests rave about the "amazing" seafood, including grouper and lobster dishes. The atmosphere is "beautiful," complemented by friendly, attentive staff. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. Enjoy a delightful dining experience on Sarasota Bay.
9,964 Reviews
  1. Cheryl VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite place - great food and amazing waterfront dining. Excellent service!

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  2. nora

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the gator bites, they were sooooo good. We were seated right away, and service was perfect.

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  3. Roger

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are in Sarasota for only 1 day and love fish, then make a reservation for Dry Dock. Best Snapper and Grouper in the area. Large portions and awesome citrus sauce to make it great.

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  4. Benny

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time eating dinner this week at Dry Dock and it was even better than the first! And I gave that a 5! Our grouper, salads, and fried shrimp were delicious! Mariann was our waitress (again) and her service was excellent! We enjoyed sitting outside with the views of the bay and will eat there again next time we are in Anna Maria Island!

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  5. carl

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated dockside with a great view of the intercoastal waterway. There were umbrellas and fans to make outdoor seating enjoyable. We both had the seafood pasta dish with Tuscan sauce. There is a very nice amount of seafood mixed in with the sauce and pasta. We've had this dish before and we keep coming back to enjoy it again, it's so yummy. The portion was large so we had enough for another take home meal to enjoy.

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  6. Rich

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    food had no taste/ flavor and was over-cooked. very disappointing as our first experience last sept was terrific. Ambiance is terrific!

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  7. Ross

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to Longboat every year and always plan a reservation in advance to eat at this favorite restaurant of ours.

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  8. Chris

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from the Caesar salad to the blackened snapper and ending with the caramel cheesecake. Also,the maple old fashioned was delicious and not too sweet. We enjoyed the water view. Make sure to make your reservation early as it fills up quickly. Jorge was our fantastic, attentive server.

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  9. Julie

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry Dock is once again our favorite restaurant of the places we ate this trip! TheBlackened Red Snapper was to die for. The Citrus Grouper melted in our mouths! Don’t even get me started on the Oysters on the Half Shell! The Bacon-Wrapped Scallops made a seafood lover out of my grandson. Last but not least the Caesar Salad is the best I’ve had! Way to go Dry Dock. For sure we will see you again in October!

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  10. Edward

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and meals. Seven of us had dinner and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish!!

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9964 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Longboat Key

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 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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