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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
9572 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 159 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 9,572 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.

9,572 Reviews
  1. Hawkeye

    VIP

    Indiana

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the grouper fingers. They were perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. Good size portion for an appetizer. I ate it as my entire lunch. Server was attentive and friendly. Will be back again whenever I’m in the area.

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  2. Dana

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server and food! Will be back Tuesday! Thank you

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  3. Carol

    VIP

    Greensboro

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Dry Dock- it is a favorite restaurant of ours- last night was great- we were celebrating our grand nephews 8th birthday- I made the reservation for the big table upstairs a few months ago and went in to check last week that we were all set and was told yes. We got there last night and the table was occupied and we couldn't have it- we waited for a few minutes and got a table outside- we loved our dinner and waiter- I only mention the disappointment regarding the table because we had planned on it and was told it would work. So, just know that it truly is first come first serve even with a reservation- lesson learned=

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  4. Susan

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  5. Samantha

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  6. KathyA

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the Dry Dock was such a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and our waitress, Brittany, made it over the top. The view of the bay is breathtaking.

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  7. Brian

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and excellent food. Always a joy to eat here.

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  8. Debbie

    VIP

    Dallas

    110 reviews

    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  9. Hannah

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  10. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 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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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 159 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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