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

6924 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

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 187 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 6,924 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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JXM1
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wonderful water side dining.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had not been to Dry Dock since before Covid but it was even better than I remembered! Food and ambience were great and our server, Sam, was terrific! We will be back soon!
MJ
MJG510
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly service, great food especially the bacon wrapped scallops!
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Wayne
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had awesome meals perfectly prepared combined with great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always love to come to Drydock; my favorite food by the water hands down!
M
Mansionhost
Tampa
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent fresh seafood. Perfect cocktails. Reasonable prices. Fast friendly service.
RG
RobertG
Detroit
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food and service.
M
Mike
Hawaii
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our mainstay is the Coconut shrimp with a lobster tail and both were off the chain. The service provided by Kari was outstanding with a great sense of humor. We will be back the same time next year.
JS
JohnS
Philadelphia
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous views! Fabulous service! Fabulously delicious food! Excellent value!!! Worth the effort to find the place.
D
Discretion
Grand Rapids
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the fried grouper, shrimp, scallops, and calamari. All were very good. Server was especially kind and helpful. A regular stop for us when we are in Sarasota.
ML
MLS9
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Dry Dock and come here frequently. A great fried grouper sandwich with a wonderful sauce. Hard for us to order anything else! Fries were hot and Cole slaw is wonderful. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and view! Very family friendly. Food was amazing!
PR
PamR
Richmond
291 reviews
vip
5.0
291 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to the Dry Dock this season and it was everything we remembered. My dining partner had the 1/2 dozen oysters appetizer and the clams/linguine for dinner. I had the lightly blackened red snapper with a salad, broccoli, and red potatoes. All fresh and tasty . Will definitely be back!
TS
TerryS
Atlanta
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
Reservations are not “real” reservations. We arrived on time for ours. We were given a beeper and told it would be “first available.” After twenty minutes of waiting, we noticed many people who arrived after us were seated. A couple I talked with did not have a reservation and were seated. When I inquired about the situation, Stacy “the manager” was very rude and abrasive. My husband saw her call me the b word behind my back. After 30 minutes of waiting and the unprofessional behavior by “the manager”, we left and will never return. Thankful to the staff at Bridge Street Bistro for taking care of us! Awesome service and great food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food
PJ
PatriciaJ
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our dinner and our server, Alisha!!!
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Lesliesusan27
Charleston
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time here this month. We loved the food, ambiance and service so much we returned yesterday. We ordered the twin Lobster Rolls and the grouper sandwich and shared. Absolutely fresh & delicious.
JH
JenniferH
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
What delicious food and what a wonderful vibe! I already want to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely waterside service with excellent food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another terrific dining experience at Dry Dock. Food and drinks were excellent, as was the beautiful view of Sarasota Bay.
E
Egghead
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go at least 1-2 times a month. Two words - Lobster Bisque My favorite "go-to" place on Longboat Key. Bill at the host desk and Sherry the server are wonderful.
D
Donna
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view with a great view. Service was excellent
IS
IrvingS
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dry dock, is a restaurant where you can really enjoy dining. The food, the ambience, and service are all excellent. In particular, the shrimp bisque was extraordinary. The fresh fish is caught daily. every time I come here I can’t wait until our next reservation.
C
Carol
Hawaii
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and great service! Perfect spot on Lido Beach!
LK
LynnK
Milwaukee
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed dinner, drinks and the fabulous view - we will definitely be back
S
Sayitasitis
Cincinnati
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The two women at the hostess desk were wonderful and started the lunch off in a great way. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive. The food (lobster roll, lobster bisque and grouper sandwich) was very good. Restaurant view of Sarasota Bay was superb.
MG
MikeG
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were great. Fish was fresh and well prepared
c
caryc
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
very good meal. always a consistent and great service.
HB
HersheyBoy
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, everything was perfect. Thanks
JB
JohnB
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The grouper sandwich is always fantastic. We bring visitors there all the time. Great food, service and location.
RT
RobertT
Naples
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
The shrimp and red snapper entrees were excellent. We both chose the seasoned option and were very pleased with our selections.
LP
LisaP
Baltimore
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable experience. We were only able to get an 8:15 reservation so we skipped appetizers. Our table ordered grouper entrees...one blackened and the other grilled. Both were delicious. Entrees served w a salad, choice of starch, and a vegetable w bread. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
MK
MitchK
Indiana
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Kari was awesome. The food is prepared perfectly every time. The view and atmosphere are unparalleled.
EN
EllenN
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner in a beautiful setting with outstanding service!
a
abullock30
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful…the food, ambience and the service. The Grouper is a Must! Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food in beautiful outdoor setting. A
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a terrific lunch, and a very sweet server. The food was very on point. We also got to see dolphins playing in front of us. Great experience and we will definitely be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice place on the water
SJ
SusanJoy
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our fav restaurant in LBK! Awesome clean well prepared seafood with impeccable service! Unpretentious! Great view of Sarasota Bay. Been going there for years… and it’s consistently wonderful.
CB
CB11
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great evening. Nice table next to the windows with a view.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 6924 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 187 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