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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8 (9931)
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
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

What 9,931 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 a delightful dining experience with "amazing fresh grouper," "outstanding views," and "excellent service." Situated right on the water, it provides a relaxed, coastal vibe that's perfect for a laid-back lunch or sunset dinner. Don't miss the "crab cakes and grouper sandwich" – they're must-tries!
9,931 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always great. It was our fourth time eating here and it does not disappoint. The citrus sauce on the red snapper was delightful. The key lime pie top notch.

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  2. Leslie

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wait staff. Consistently good food. Nice fans on patio.

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  3. Ben VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful water view, friendly service and great food with a diverse menu. Parking is a little odd but not a big problem. Highly recommend.

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  4. Pauline

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live overseas and Dry Dock was recommended on our previous trip a few months ago. We are now back in town and had to book a table. Food, service all amazing.

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  5. Vera VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster bites always a must. The view clenches it. Service always on point.

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  6. Lee

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, but definitely not my last visit to Dry Dock. In a word... FANTASTIC! Great service by Andrea and a wonderful lunch on the bay. Love everything about the place and can't wait to go back.

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  7. Ruth

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was very good. Savor Sarasota however was not included - I asked & was told it was the regular menu -so I’m not sure why they said they were participating as we paid full price as per menu .

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  8. Erin VIP

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite places on Longboat Key. Grouper bites a must

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  9. Joan VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined recently to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We chose to be outside on the patio to enjoy being closer to the water. While the sun did impact our table a little, staff did eventually open another umbrella to shield us and another table of guests. Initially, our server was quite attentive, but as the evening progressed, he did not return to the table to check on us and to replenish our water, which was much needed. We would have also ordered another glass of wine each. We finally were able to get our waiter’s attention when I reported that I had found a long, blonde/gray hair in my asparagus as I was actually eating it! I’m a red head. The waiter expressed surprise and informed me that they had no one with long hair working in the kitchen! While that might be true, I was taken aback as the implication seemed to be that it was my own hair or perhaps one I had planted! The manager, who was a young woman in casual attire, was called to the table and expressed same surprise at the hair in my food. At least she offered to bring me a new plate (which I declined since the hair was only in the asparagus- she then offered fresh asparagus. I declined that also as we preferred to end our evening). I asked only for some water for both of us. When the waiter returned to replenish the water, we asked for the bill and a couple of to go boxes. I took my fish, which was certainly perfectly cooked. My husband also took his fish. Ultimately, the response to my finding hair in my food left a bad taste in my mouth and that, coupled with the neglect, especially the need to have water replenished on a hot and humid evening, is why I feel compelled to leave a somewhat negative review. While the food was very good and the view is lovely, I do not know if we will return to the restaurant.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful with perfect atmosphere, dining, and service.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9931 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 104 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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