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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
9801 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 150 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 9,801 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

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 picturesque dining experience with "excellent food and service" right on the waterfront. The seafood, particularly the grouper sandwich and crab cakes, is "fresh and flavorful." Guests rave about the "beautiful views" and the attentive staff, making it a must-visit spot for a relaxed meal.

9,801 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service, and beautiful view. 100% recommend.

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  2. Monica VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely seat outdoors, staff was Incredible friendly and had excellent recommendations. We visit from Boston and always make dinner plans. Food and ambiance are Excellent!

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  3. Janice

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second visit and it is by far our favorite restaurant while visiting Long Boat Key in Sarasota. This place is very popular and gets crowded! Walkins are welcomie but I'd recommend making a reservation. We waited a bit to be seated outside by the water - perfect setting. No piped in music or ridiculously loud sound volume. Just the occasional boat cruising by and the fresh air breeze gentling blowing. We started with fresh grouper bites - these are not to be missed! The side salad was very good - crisp and fresh. I chose grilled grouper for my entree which was seasoned and grilled to perfection. Husband choose blackened grouper and he said it was delicious. Even the veggie of the day was perfectly seasoned and really good. Everything came out hot and delicious. There's nothing I don't like about Dry Dock - casual beachy feel and really great food! Gluten free menu available,

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  4. Lea

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Es war alles top. Haben noch Delphine gesehen während dem Essen.

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Vegetables soggy and tasteless. Grouper over grilled—tough. Waitstaff tried to hurry us. Could even heat their headsets checking on how long we were taking to finish.

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  6. Byron VIP

    Chicago41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group were all newcomers to Dry Dock and all were impressed and will return

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  7. Tom VIP

    Naples37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite spot on Longboat Key! Great vibe, great food, great views and great staff!

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  8. Knight

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service, food atmosphere at a reasonable price. Dry Dock is one of the few restaurants that is consistent EXCELLENT!!

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  9. Joyce

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend and I met here for lunch to celebrate our birthdays… it was a first time visit for both of us. The blackened grouper tacos were fantastic—we both switched out the black beans and rice for coleslaw, which was also very good. The by the glass wine list is very good and the service was top notch. I am definitely looking forward to going back to try more dishes!

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  10. Nancy VIP

    Detroit33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding outside table with great service and food!!! Love Dry Dock!!

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9801 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 150 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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