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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
9795 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 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 9,795 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.

9,795 Reviews
  1. Lea

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Tom VIP

    Naples37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Knight

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. Joyce

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. Nancy VIP

    Detroit33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  6. Alison

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food - the red snapper was simply delicious!

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  7. Ray

    Naples4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitor and it was very good experience! The service, food, and atmosphere was the best! 5 stars!

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  8. Jacqueline VIP

    New York City65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant to go to. The food is amazing, the wait staff are super friendly and right on it. When I have visitors come down I always try to take them there- only problem is sometimes it’s hard to get a reservation there. I highly recommend it.

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  9. William VIP

    Detroit114 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    15 minute wait after our reservation time. When we were seated outside there were 3 other tables set and prepared. Waiting has continued to be an issue at this restaurant.

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  10. John

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very good. Food was very good as well. I had red snapper and my wife had the Tuscan chicken with pasta. The snapper was excellent. My wife said the the chicken with pasta was very good but could have used some added herbs or spices. Overall we were very pleased and highly recommend Dry Dock

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9795 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 135 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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