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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9
4.9
9349 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 210 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 9,349 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 "phenomenal" food and "incredible" views of Sarasota Bay. Guests rave about the "best" fried grouper sandwich and lobster bites. While service is generally attentive, some mention occasional inconsistencies. Reservations are recommended for this "must-visit" spot in Longboat Key.

9,349 Reviews
  1. Scot

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Nancy

    VIP

    Detroit

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Loree

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Farrukh

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  5. Johnny

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  6. lisa

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great casual waterfront restaurant. Waiter recommended the fresh snapper and it was excellent. Partner appreciated the full meal with salad, asparagus and rice.

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  7. Chris

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood chowder was excellent. I had the house salad with grilled red snapper. The salad was fresh and a pleasing portion. The grilled snapper was cooked well but needed a bit more seasoning. The salad needed a little pickup with cheese and olives to take it up a notch. My date said her Lobster Bisque was rich and delicious. She had the grouper tacos, which were generous portions. I had a bite and thought the tacos were one of the best I have had. Very attractive dining room with a beautiful view of Sarasota Bay. Our service was terrific !!!

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  8. Alyce

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Service was very good and waitress was friendly.

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  9. Sharon

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Good portions and great atmosphere.

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  10. randy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service. Our favorite restaurant hands down. Could not sit at outside tables by the water tonight due to chilly weather but the outside porch with heat lamps was just fine.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.9 stars by 9349 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 210 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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