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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
9565 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 142 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood 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
    (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.

What 9,565 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for scenic views

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • 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 "consistently great food," exquisite seafood, and "outstanding service." Enjoy breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay from a "beautiful outdoor patio." The restaurant's warm ambiance and attentive staff make it a "favorite" for both locals and visitors, perfect for any occasion.

9,565 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First off the place is beautiful. The view is absolutely amazing....breathtaking. The service was impeccable. I asked for suggestions based on my preferences and my meal was amazing. I had the red snapper and it was perfectly cooked and delicious. 

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  2. Samantha

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming to Dry Dock when we’re in Longboat Key. I have celiac & they have a special gluten free menu. The view is beautiful, the service is excellent. We’ve been going for years & will continue to do so.

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  3. Debbie

    VIP

    Dallas

    110 reviews

    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have dined here many times. Today I brought a friend from out of town. The Dry Dock, in my opinion, has the best Grouper sandwich and Grouper bites in all of Sarasota.

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  4. Hannah

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a line at the door before it even opened. So we knew it was going to be good! We started with the grouper bites, they were served with a really good garlic mayo sauce. My spouse ordered the grouper, so good. We enjoyed the dock view.

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent entrees, wonderfully fresh seafood, classy seafood chowder, very friendly and attentive staff. Downstairs out on their ample dockside patio or upstairs with windows on the water. Very popular. Casual vibe, simple plating/ presentation. Delightful outing.

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  6. Laurie

    VIP

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry Dock doesn’t disappoint. Our food was outstanding, service was great. We had a reservation and we didn’t have to wait. Wonderful setting, great evening.

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  7. Christina

    VIP

    Detroit

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambiance and service was excellent. Traffic was terrible and we were almost 1 hour late but . . . they told me the few times I called to update them on our status and they extended my reservation and still got us in very quickly on an afternoon when they were very busy. Such excellent service!

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  8. LindaM

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place for Blackened Grouper in Sarasota!

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  9. peter

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Early lunch on a Wednesday seated outdoors. Service prompt, friendly, and attentive. Food prepared just right, tasty, and good portion sizes.

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  10. Dean

    VIP

    Indiana

    91 reviews

    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding. Love this restaurant.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9565 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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