Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

Name: Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
Address: 412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, United States, 34228
Telephone: (941) 383-0102
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

6969 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 151 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
Website
http://drydockwaterfrontgrill.com/
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.

Location
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
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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Popular dishes

Grouper Bites$22.00
crispy Florida Gulf grouper bites served with our sweet chili sauce
Crispy Calamari$18.00
served with sweet chili & tomato basil sauce
Coconut Shrimp$18.00
served with our pina colada sauce
Lobster Bites$22.00
Fried Maine Lobster tail served with our pina colada sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops$22.00
crispy sea scallops & bacon drizzled with maple syrup
Peel & Eat Shrimp$20.00
Large chilled domestic shrimp
Prince Edward Islands Mussels$18.00
citrus butter sauce, onions & tomatoes
Oysters Raw$16.00
per 1/2 dozen
Oysters Rockefeller$20.00
per 1/2 dozen with spinach, bacon & parmesan cheese

SOUPS

Seafood Chowder$9.00
cream-base, with grouper, clams, celery, onions & potatoes
Fishcamp Chowder$9.00
tomato-base, with grouper,clams, clelery, onions & potatoes
Lobster Bisque$9.00
Light & Creamy

Salads

Small / Large

Garden$6.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber & carrots
Caesar$6.00
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & croutons
Spinach$7.00
strawberries, glazed pecans & dried cranberries

Salads

Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey-Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Oil & Vinegar. Proteins Prepared: Grilled, Blackened, Fried

Garden, Caesar or Spinach Salad
- Chicken$18.00
- Shrimp$21.00
- Lobster Mix$35.00
- Grouper$29.00
- Red Snapper$30.00
- Salmon$23.00
Longboat Key Salad$20.00
grilled chicken, feta, grapes, dried cranberries & glazed pecans
Coconut Shrimp Salad$24.00
Pineapple, strawberries, dried cranberries, glazed pecans. Served with our pina colada dressing

Sandwiches

Sandwiches Served With French Fries or Cole Slaw.

Lobster Roll Combo$28.00
one lobster roll with lobster bisque
Fish n Chips Plate$21.00
Atlantic haddock served with french fries & cole slaw
Florida Grouper$27.00
Florida Gulf red grouper on brioche bun
Red Snapper$28.00
Florida Gulf red snapper on brioche bun
Salmon$21.00
farm-raised salmon on brioche bun
Lobster Rolls$35.00
Two lobster rolls mixed with celery, onion, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served on buttered New England frankfurter split rolls
Steak$25.00
sautéed onions & monterey jack cheese (Pink or No Pink)
Boathouse Burger$15.00
½ lb. USDA choice angus chuck on brioche bun
ButterBurger$19.00
Cooked with garlic butter and with Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Lettuce, Tomato & Bacon Jam
Chicken$15.00
large fresh chicken breast on brioche bun
Chicken Caprese$19.00
grilled with fresh mozzarella, spinach & tomatoes on focaccia
Caprese$12.00
fresh mozzarella, spinach & tomatoes on focacia
Club$15.00
turkey, ham, jack, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo (LUNCH ONLY)

Entrees

Dinner Entrees Served With Salad Starch Vegetable

Fish

Fresh Fish Prepared Grilled, Blackened, Fried

Florida Grouper$38.00
Gulf red grouper
Red Snapper$39.00
Gulf red snapper
Salmon$32.00
farm-raised
Chilean Sea Bass$45.00
a flaky delicacy
Citrus Grouper$39.00
breaded & sautéed with our citrus cream sauce
Bourbon Glazed Salmon$34.00
Grilled farm-raised salmon topped with bourbon glaze

Seafood

Maine Lobster Tails$49.00
Two lobster tails
Shrimp$29.00
large domestic shrimp
Sea Scallops$37.00
North Atlantic sea scallops
Crab Cakes$49.00
Two crab cakes
Coconut Shrimp$34.00
Large Domestic Shrimp

Seafood Combinations

Shrimp & Sea Scallops Prepared Grilled, Blackened, Fried

Lobster Tail & Crab Cake$49.00
One lobster tail & one Crab Cake
Shrimp & Sea Scallops$33.00
large domestic shrimp & sea scallops
Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Shrimp$42.00
One Lobster Maine Tail or One Crab Cake with Shrimp
Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Scallops$47.00
One Maine Lobster Tail or One Crab Cake & Scallops
Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Bacon Wrapped Scallops$49.00
One Maine Lobster Tail or One Crab Cake & Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Coconut Shrimp$45.00
One Maine Lobster Tail or One Crab Cake & Coconut Shrimp

Land

Steaks Seasoning

Chicken Dinner$22.00
Choice of topping: Tuscan Cream, Tomato Basil or Marsala
Bayside Chicken$24.00
Lemon butter, sautéed spinach & goat cheese
Filet Mignon$50.00
8oz. Premium Sterling Silver center cut Filet
Ribeye$52.00
14oz. Premium Sterling Silver center cut Ribeye

Add-Ons

Add - 1 Maine Lobster Tails$22.00
one Maine lobster tail
Add - 1 Crab Cake$22.00
one Crab Cake
Add - 3 Coconut Shrimp$11.00
three coconut shrimp
Add - 3 Bacon Wrapped Scallops$14.00
three bacon wrapped scallops

Boathouse Tacos

Two soft flour tortillas, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions & cilantro vinaigrette. Tacos Served With Yellow rice & Black Beans

Florida Grouper$27.00
grilled, blackened or fried
Shrimp$16.00
seasoned shrimp
Lobster$27.00
fried Maine lobster

Pasta

Pasta entrees: Served on Linguini with your choice of our Housemade Sauces.

Seafood Linguine$33.00
Sautéed Lobster, scallops & shrimp
Linguini with Clams$21.00
chopped clams with wine & garlic or tomato basil sauce
Chicken$18.00
large grilled chicken breast
Shrimp$21.00
sautéed large domestic shrimp
Sea Scallops$26.00
sautéed North Atlantic sea scallops
Florida Grouper$29.00
Florida Gulf Grouper
Red Snapper$30.00
Florida Gulf red snapper
Salmon$23.00
farm-raised

Sauces

Wine & Garlic
white sauce made with white wine, garlic, butter & lemon juice
Tomato Basil
red sauce made with tomato, white wine, basil, garlic, butter
Tuscan Cream
made with sun-dried tomato, garlic, parmesan cheese, spinach & cream

Kids Menu

Kids Served with French Fries. Kids Substitute Fruit $3

Chicken Tenders$8.00
grilled or fried
Grouper Bites$15.00
crispy Florida Gulf grouper
Kid Cheese Burger$8.00
choice angus chuck with American cheese
Grilled Cheese$8.00
made with American cheese
Jumbo Hot Dog$8.00
All beef hot dog served on a New England frankfurter split roll.

What 6,969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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LindaG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The lobster tail was small and dry. The crab cake was excellent. Food was plentiful and service was excellent.
T
Tilley
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
My mothers 85th birthday! Spectacular water front dining!!
TJ
ThomasJ
Tampa
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful night while celebrating our 30th anniversary! The food, service and atmosphere were excellent!
s
shoedog4fun
Cleveland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent wait staff, the view was fun and the food was awesome. You must have the grouper bites!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was 5 star plus!!!!! Excellent service.,,, gorgeous setting ! A truly wonderful experience!
G
Ginf
Palm Springs
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food3service1ambience3
Our order got lost in the kitchen, so our lunch wait was 75 minutes!!! Our waitress was very nice and gave us desserts for free.
SD
SteveD
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server Brittany was fantastic! She made our normal great experience even better. She’s the best we’ve experienced in Sarasota!
PH
PattiH
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location on the water. Great place for dinner and drinks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful view
JS
JohnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
The best Grouper in Florida. I have eaten at a number of coastal restaurants and none compare to Dry Dock. Make your reservations early and attempt sit at the patio. Try the grouper bites, the Fish Camp Chowder, the oysters, and of course you can end up with the Shrimp and pasta dish. All are superb. You will not be disapointed. John
M
Marzie
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience5
Location was perfect but service was very slow and the food was bland and distasteful. Very expensive also for such low quality. Blackened fish was not blackened. No seasoning and bland. Grilled fish tasted like it was broiled and then grilled to give it the proper grill marks.
MC
MimiC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
You must get the citrus grouper!! Sylvia was our server and she was wonderful and on the ball. So many wonderful choices but my husband and I both went with the grouper dinners. I ordered citrus, he ordered the Florida grouper. When I asked, they are both from the Gulf. We have a calamari appetizer that was very generous. Dinner itself was a large portion of fish, vegetables, potato, and a lovely salad. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Make reservations.!
BS
BillyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely AMAZING! The service, food, drinks, and atmosphere was top tier. We will be back because everything on the menu looked and sounded delicious.
JM
JimM
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Always our first dinner stop when returning to LBK each winter. Freshest grouper on the key! Outstanding views! Great drinks! Great desserts too!
KG
KatieG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing and the food was delicious!
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Winda
Detroit
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Popular restaurant. I am glad we had reservations! We had a wait an extra 15 minutes for an outside table because we brought our pup with us. Hosts were nice, servers were amazing and food was top notch. I highly recommend Dry Dock.
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lindac
Mississippi
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Everything I’ve eaten there is good! The grouper bites are awesome!!
c
caryc
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious, the food is uniform every time I go
CW
CheriW
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and great service!
K
Karen
Kansas City
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
GREAT find! Must have the Lobster Bites for an appetizer, The Nilla Killa cocktail, and the Citrus Grouper for dinner. So yummy!
R
Rene
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Menu selections excellent. Stone crab and Lobster roll selections very good. Cocktials and wine prices OK.
C
Clem
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service could not have been better, our waitress was excellent and knowledgeable. Food was great and came out quickly. A storm came up and everyone prepared for it so efficiently. View is superb. Highly recommend.
S
Sophie
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From when we walked in the door until we were out the door felt welcomed and everyone we encountered was
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dry dock never disappoints the amazing staff selection of food to eat and drink always a staple when we visit the island
T
Tommie
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect bayside outdoor seating. Service was at a great pace with plenty of time to enjoy each course. Only problem is the parking is a bit of a mess. Food was great (coconut shrimp and blackened scallops).
BD
BryanD
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service by Sam Food was fantastic!! We’ll be back
CP
CarolynP
Nashville
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My server Samantha was great! Food as good as I recalled from many prior visits. Good evening all around!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great! Food and staff….perfect! Thank you!
m
maggie
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding--delicious food, beautiful view from the patio, friendly and attentive service. Try the grouper, it's wonderful!
D
Dolce
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very good food! The waterfront views were stunning. Would go back again.
NS
NorthShoreGal
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the Dry Dock Grill! We sat in the patio right on the water and the food and drinks were outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place!
F
Franz42
Chicago
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always very pleasing. Great variety and quality. Courtney, our server was very engaging and efficient.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice server and delicious meal and drinks. The outside view is wonderful.
JA
JulieA
Orlando
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always my favorite place to eat!
F
Fritzkath
St. Louis
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best server EVER! Jorge was stellar. We have been coming here for over 15 years and he was by far the best server….and Dry Dock servers are always outstanding. Had the red snapper at his recommendation and it was exceptional. We bought a guess and and he was absolutely blown away by the service, view and food.
C
Carolina
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious appetizers and wonderful fish entrees that came with a salad, starch and vegetable. The service was outstanding. This visit was a standout!
CW
ColleenW
Louisville
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the best table on the patio….Jessica was a great, friendly server…and the food was delicious as usual!!!! Beautiful late afternoon lunch!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and a gorgeous 180 degree view. Blackened grouper tacos were great. Many others enjoying the lobster rolls.

FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 6969 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 151 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

Website
http://drydockwaterfrontgrill.com/
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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Citrus Grouper

Grouper Bites

Lobster Rolls

Appetizers

Grouper Bites$22.00

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Coconut Shrimp$18.00

Lobster Bites$22.00

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops$22.00

Peel & Eat Shrimp$20.00

Prince Edward Islands Mussels$18.00

Oysters Raw$16.00

Oysters Rockefeller$20.00

SOUPS

Seafood Chowder$9.00

Fishcamp Chowder$9.00

Lobster Bisque$9.00

Salads

Garden$6.00

Caesar$6.00

Spinach$7.00

Salads

Garden, Caesar or Spinach Salad

Longboat Key Salad$20.00

Coconut Shrimp Salad$24.00

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll Combo$28.00

Fish n Chips Plate$21.00

Florida Grouper$27.00

Red Snapper$28.00

Salmon$21.00

Lobster Rolls$35.00

Steak$25.00

Boathouse Burger$15.00

ButterBurger$19.00

Chicken$15.00

Chicken Caprese$19.00

Caprese$12.00

Club$15.00

Entrees

Fish

Florida Grouper$38.00

Red Snapper$39.00

Salmon$32.00

Chilean Sea Bass$45.00

Citrus Grouper$39.00

Bourbon Glazed Salmon$34.00

Seafood

Maine Lobster Tails$49.00

Shrimp$29.00

Sea Scallops$37.00

Crab Cakes$49.00

Coconut Shrimp$34.00

Seafood Combinations

Lobster Tail & Crab Cake$49.00

Shrimp & Sea Scallops$33.00

Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Shrimp$42.00

Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Scallops$47.00

Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Bacon Wrapped Scallops$49.00

Lobster Tail or Crab Cake with Coconut Shrimp$45.00

Land

Chicken Dinner$22.00

Bayside Chicken$24.00

Filet Mignon$50.00

Ribeye$52.00

Add-Ons

Add - 1 Maine Lobster Tails$22.00

Add - 1 Crab Cake$22.00

Add - 3 Coconut Shrimp$11.00

Add - 3 Bacon Wrapped Scallops$14.00

Boathouse Tacos

Florida Grouper$27.00

Shrimp$16.00

Lobster$27.00