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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Longboat Key, FL

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8
4.8
9665 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 142 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Torres

What 9,665 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

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • 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 delightful dining experience with "great views" and "consistently delicious" seafood. Guests rave about the "amazing seafood pasta" and "lobster rolls." The "service is fantastic," and the ambiance, whether indoor or outdoor, is charming. A must-visit spot for "fresh, flavorful food" in Longboat Key.

9,665 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    New York City51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening in every way! All five of us really enjoyed everything especially our perfect window table!!

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  2. Jerry

    Tampa15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Ivan is one of the best he is one of our favorite waiters.

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  3. Marcia Jean VIP

    Naples38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server John was excellent! The staff and the food were excellent as always!

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  4. Lorrie VIP

    Toronto14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have a fantastic meal on the waterfront. Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived. Food was wonderful! I would strongly recommend this place!!!

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  5. Dave

    Tampa10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful table by the window with water front views. Took friends for dinner and did not want to ruin the evening complaining about the meal. Food was very mediocre and service poor as our drinks and water were all empty half way through the meal. $300 spent and will not be back. Too many better restaurants to go to in the area.

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  6. Dsto

    Toledo13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience again! Tacos, pork shank, grouper, and salads were ordered at our table. Soups as well, and all were excellent. Views and atmosphere are wonderful. It’s a must go every time we are in the area.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Philadelphia25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love the dry dock! We are regular customers and always enjoy the food a great service. Not a bad view in the restaurant.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve had in Longboat Key. The citrus flounder is so delicious!

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  9. Fitfoodie54

    Greater Boston62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, excellent food! Sat inside upstairs this time.

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  10. Amy VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant and our server Kari was the best!! Saw dolphins jumping and lots of pelicans perched on the top of the docks. Great views and the food was amazing. Thank you, we will be back. Lots of ❤️ from Ohio.

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FAQs

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 9665 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 142 times today
Google Map for Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Torres
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