Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Longboat Key
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
7546 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 116 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

Popular dishes

What 7,546 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

Sort by

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really beautiful views. Calamari was really fresh and delicious. Grouper and snapper were local, thus our choices for dinner. Snapper was terrific. Drinks were ok. No spicy anything. No fresh jalapeños. The cost of cocktails wasn't worth it. Go with wine.
  2. MaryB

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reset and weee seated immediately. The table we had gave us an outstanding view of the bay. The waitress was outstanding!
  3. JeffJ

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Great view, service, and fantastic food. Wow! What a great place to dine in LBK!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is so delicious. And the wiew is amazing I love that place 😍
  5. SharonM

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was so informative and nice, view is beautiful and delicious lobster rolls!
  6. RichardH

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience,service and food. Will always return.
  7. Christopher

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All was excellent. The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful!
  8. LisaB

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was awesome, and we enjoyed our meal! Great portions! Grouper was amazing!
  10. Jasper

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasant experience at Drydock. Everyone is friendly, professional and attentive. Atmosphere is designed for diner's comfort and it could not be better. Food is awesome!
  11. Inky

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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
  13. Leenie

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 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.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    Miami

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 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.
  16. Erin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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!
  17. LindaI

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 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
  18. davidc

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
  20. chellrider

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicole was outstanding! This was our second time to eat here in four days. We had to come back because it was so good! We started with the bacon wrapped scallops and they were phenomenal! I had the Citrus Groups and my husband had the Seafood Linguini. The shrimp and scallops in the linguini were huge and delicious! Dessert was the Sea-Salt Caramel Cheesecake and it was fabulous! Definitely recommend for a great dinner!
  21. jodic

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 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!
  23. Dinearound9

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
  25. MichaelS

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

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

    Tampa

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    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.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

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

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    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!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    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.
  33. lorigoss

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    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!
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. RichardH

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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!
  39. 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.
  40. 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!

FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 7546 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 116 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.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo