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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
9808 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 142 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 9,808 people are saying

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 "amazing food" and "breathtaking" views right on the water. Known for its fresh seafood, guests rave about the grouper and crab cakes. Service is "outstanding," with attentive staff enhancing the relaxed, coastal vibe. Perfect for enjoying a "laid-back lunch" or "sunset dinner."

9,808 Reviews
  1. Kirsten

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, beautiful setting, perfect service!

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  2. Fran VIP

    Grand Rapids79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend Dry Dock Waterfront. Our waitress was very good, meals were both excellent. With a reservation for 2 the front guy said probably a 15-20 minute wait, ended up being 5 minutes 👍. Two complaints though: when we got to the water front patio a different guy seated us at a large 4 top table (that could have easily seated 6) when two smaller table were in the process of being cleared/cleaned. What was that about? The next two groups to be seated behind us were both groups of 4. This guy needed to give it a little more thought. Then because of the ceiling fans my husband and I had to move really close to hear each other talk. Even had trouble hearing our waitress, asked her several times to repeat. So you’re looking at a beautiful view of the Sarasota Bay, and you can only hear the multiple high fans noise. Sad, both of which altered our dining experience.

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  3. Michelle

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience going to Dry Dock The food, the atmosphere and the service is top notch.

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  4. Betty

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our anniversary and this is a great place to celebrate. We had a window seat where we could see the boats come in and go out of the Boat Rack next door. We could also see boaters going up and down the Sarasota. What a beautiful day. Our Server was the best! She was knowledgeable about the menu items. We had an appetizer and salad before our entree and she came by to let us know when the entrees would be out. She filled our beverages without us asking and checked back with us when the entree arrived to see if we needed anything else. It was a great experience. For any occasion, this is a great place to go for eating inside or outside on the back by the water.

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  5. Melissa

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our time at Dry Dock was wonderful ~ our server, Sonja, was the best! The food was delicious and you can beat the view!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days 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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  7. Monica VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  8. Janice

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  9. Lea

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  10. Kathleen VIP

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 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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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9808 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Longboat Key

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 142 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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