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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9
4.9
9355 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 133 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (941) 383-0102
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 9,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • 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 views" of Sarasota Bay. Renowned for "fresh and delicious seafood," the restaurant stands out for its "exceptional service" and vibrant atmosphere. While reservations may be tough, the "grouper and lobster rolls" are highly praised. Perfect for special occasions!

9,355 Reviews
  1. James

    VIP

    New York City

    225 reviews

    5.0

    225 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible dinner! Grouper bites and Category 5 shrimp appetizers were as good as it gets. The delicious fishcamp chowder is almost a meal in itself. Finally, the lobster tacos also were great. I apologize f this sounds like I own the place. My wife and I are three times a year customers who simply love this place.

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  2. Roger

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the service great. We really enjoyed it

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  3. Carolyn

    VIP

    Nashville

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service excellent. However, as a single diner, I disliked the table I was seated at because it felt like I was isolated from the rest of the dining room.

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb restaurant, highly recommended. Excellent food and attentive service!

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  5. Tyanne

    VIP

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good and the atmosphere was wonderful! We love Dry Dock! The coconut shrimp and bacon wrapped scallops were tasty. The food was hot and good options!

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  6. Scot

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots when we come down to vacation! We will be back, see you in April. Scot and Angie Honeycutt

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  7. Nancy

    VIP

    Detroit

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, outside seating was perfect!! Great seafood!

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  8. Loree

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry Dock is our favorite restaurant in the area! The food is spectacular! I always get the twin lobster tails! The drinks are flowing! The service is bar none! Our server, Carly, was the best!

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  9. Farrukh

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry Dock is a fantastic establishment providing a fabulous waterfront casual dining experience. The location by the boat dock is true to its name. Food was great and portions excellent. Most of all, our server Carly was simply awesome.

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  10. Johnny

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Dry Dock did not disappoint. We had family in from town and the service was great. Drinks were all great, and every appetizer and meal more than satisfied. Our server, Diego, was professional, good natured, and very attentive to our party of 6. We will continue to bring friends and family in whenever we can.

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FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.9 stars by 9355 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 133 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (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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