BLUF: Consistently exceptional food and service located at a dry dock (dry boat storage)…read moreoverlooking the water. I love Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and I always visit when I am in the Sarasota area. Dry Dock is always busy so I am also sure to make a reservation in advance using Open Table. Typically we sit inside but I know the back patio is popular too. If your timing and patience is perfect, you can also get a nice a nice window seat in the dining room that has sweeping views of Sarasota Bay. The inside atmosphere is bright and airy and although airy often translates to loud, Dry Dock thoughtfully put noise dampening panels on the ceiling. As far as food, I don't think you can go wrong. I always get something with grouper whether it be an entree, sandwich or tacos. On my most recent visit I got the grouper filet with coconut shrimp because I had originally been eyeing up the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Ultimately, we decided to get the rock crab claws for an appetizer which were good but more work than I planned even though they were pre-cracked. I felt like a Neanderthal trying to eat those crab claws in such a nice restaurant. No offense to the Neanderthals, of course! I have no idea what my husband had as it disappeared. After entrees, apps and bread, we were too stuffed for dessert. I think our server was Cari and she was awesome! Attentive, friendly, funny and quite possibly a mind reader and magician. She saw the hanger in my eyes and made bread magically appear. I hope I got her name correct because she was superb! Shout out to all of the great staff members at Dry Dock -we've never had a bad experience. I love Dry Dock and it will forever stay in my Sarasota rotation.

Great location and views. Arrived for our reservation and…read morereceived a pager - to wait for our table. Drunk,man eating his dinner at the bar - was a deterrent to ordering a drink there Really average food: grouper poppers were way over breaded. Salads came - lettuce a cherry tomato and a slice of cucumber with a plastic cup of your dressing. The red snapper was overcooked Just boring food. Served was excellent. Very good service. Disappointed - not-

Came to this side of Florida because of a soccer tournament and of course I had to take advantage…read moreof local food before I headed back home. The shop is located in a shopping mall so there is plenty of parking. The shop is made for lunch. It is small and there is seating inside and out its not meant for a very large party. On a positive note, they have a multitude of seafood sandwiches and lunch options to enjoy a nice meal. I saw photos of lobster rolls on yelp, so I got the lobster roll. It was so good. Packed with lobster and the bread was delicious. My son and husband got the red snapper sandwich blackened with fries. We were also able to try their clam chowder (delicious) as well as their key lime pie (i am unsure if it's made there but it was very good). The cashier was sweet. The staff made sure that we were happy with the food and for a small cafe I can't ask for anything else. Great lunch spot especially if you want a feel for the keys or some delicious seafood.

Lobster Pound is a unique little market and restaurant-there really aren't many places like it…read moreanymore. My boyfriend ordered the lobster roll, and it was amazing. We also tried the soups, including the New England clam chowder and lobster bisque, and both were excellent. Unfortunately, I ordered the ahi tuna sandwich and asked for it seared, but it was way overcooked. The tuna was cooked all the way through (brown throughout) and very dry. Next time I come back, I will not be getting the tuna, but definitely the lobster roll. I should of known better, based on the name of the restaurant, but I decided against my better judgement.

This little unassuming spot was absolutely buzzing over an hour wait on a Tuesday and it's easy to…read moresee why. The marina setting is such a vibe, with dockside picnic tables, a tiki bar, and a small indoor space with a bar and a few tables. We were genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. Everything tasted incredibly fresh the menu says "caught and served same day," and it absolutely lives up to that promise. The blackened fish tacos were a standout and some of the best we've had. The Caesar salad dressing is made In house and is absolutely delicious! We added the blackened mahi and it was filling and delicious. I have mastered a homemade recipe and I'm hard to impress when it comes to Caesar . (We ordered it extra saucy) The only thing we didn't love was the grouper spread, but that was more of a personal preference--it leaned more toward a tuna fish style spread rather than the creamier version we were expecting. The service was great too, the waiters are obviously kept super busy in a spot like that but still managed to get the job done with a smile! Overall, this was easily some of the best food we've had in Florida in the 10 years we've been coming here for spring break. We'll definitely be adding this spot to our yearly rotation.

First time here! Hostess was a bit snappy. Food was pretty good. Had the shrimp and it was…read moreamazing! Wasn't a big fan of the key lime pie. Had better at a well known spot on Pine St.

I am so happy I went out of my way for this food. The gentleman that helped me was super nice. The…read morefood looked fresh and smelled amazing. I ordered the shrimp meal. It came with a tummy hard boiled egg, potatoes and corn on the cob...and of course shrimp. The flavor was so good, the butter sauce was perfect. I would go back over and over again.

Delightful. Affordable seafood on the bay!…read more A rather "raw" experience vs fine dining that's for sure. A MUST for your visit to the area. An experience that must be done.

I was very disappointed with this restaurant. I have been coming here since around 2011 every year…read more Sometimes multiple times. We were sixth in line. The restaurant wasn't busy. Half of the tables were empty. It took us over 15 minutes just to put our order in. After receiving our order the shrimp was good as always, but my fries were so hard I could only eat half of them. The hush puppies, were just ok. What was once a favorite restaurant in the area, now needs to get back to being the restaurant I once loved.

Awesome fresh fish, waiter Kevin is the man. Got us in quickly with no reservation on Mother's Day!…read moreThe view AND great food FLO-RI-DA

This restaurant is located on the end of a dock just north of Bradenton, great location…read more Servers were attentive, food was very good. We went with a large group and had reservations. I believe everyone was pleased with their meals. I'd recommend this place for those wanting a romantic dinner for two or a celebration for a group.

Love love love this place…read more We started off with cocktails and they were delicious. Large martinis served up cold. It was a little strange cuz it was New England night and that's where we come from but we ordered the clams and the asgar go and both were delicious. Cute restaurant even if it is in a strip mall and the waitress was attentive and welcoming. I went with the shrimp and grits and they were the best I've had. I did sample off of a few other plates. The blackened shrimp with pasta and lobster sauce okay was also a big hit. The owner dropped by the table to say hello and make sure everything was okay. We told him it was and they were the best clams we've had and we come from New England. If you're in the area, I strongly suggest going to mean Dean's local kitchen.

We stayed in the area with a nearby Airbnb to attend a wedding and found this place was close and…read morewanted to give it a try. We really enjoyed our cocktails, especially the peach spicy margarita. My husband and I both ordered the short ribs over peanut butter noodles. It was OK, they said it was going to be spicy and it was not. After a few bites of the noodles it was very thick, like we were eating a jar of peanut butter. The short ribs were very tender and was super good. Margarita, peach spicy margarita, bourbon, maple, short rib over style peanut butter, marg

Excellent food for a great price! Nice vibes and great service especially from Carlos! He made our…read morefirst time here super fun. Will definitely hit this place up again when we're back for vacation.

I hesitated to go to Mr. & Mrs. Crab, just thinking it looked like fast food and I normally will…read morenot eat seafood from a fast food place, but I was hungry and one of my friends is a huge fan, so I stopped in and boy, was I glad I did! I was seated right away and intrigued by the menu, a combination for all seafood lovers is there, and since I moved here from the Washington, DC area, when I saw blue crabs as a choice, I jumped on adding that to my order. I ordered the "Feeling Crabby" boil, and figured I would be waiting a while, but that was not the case, my food arrived in less than 5 minutes, and it was HUGE. I dove right in, adhering to my long lost dad's rule of "Eat the expensive stuff first"- he would tell me and my 5 siblings that on the rare occasion that we ate out- so I went right for the blue crab. This was the only disappointing part of my whole visit. The blue crabs are tiny, like half the size of the palm of your hand, and I had never seen any that small. Back in Northern VA and MD, these would be illegal to keep, and there was literally no meat to be taken from them, so that was a letdown, so I moved on to the shrimp, which, with the Mr. & Mrs. Crab Special seasoning, was fantastic. I had no plans to eat the other stuff if I got full, but I love food and this was too good to stop now, so I forged on, trooper that I am. The sausage was quite possibly the best part of the show, it was so good that I couldn't get enough of it. The potatoes were soaked in seasoning and awesome, the corn was great, too. Man, this had me licking my lips the entire meal. Now I've been back a few more times and I prefer to make my own boil- shrimp, scallops, clams, and of course, sausage. It's a great dish and I eat every bit of it. The service is always good, and I've seen them handle difficult customers a couple of times- some customers are never pleased no matter what you do, but the staff handles them well. My only wish is that they had something besides chicken tenders to offer the non-seafood lovers. I want this because my wife doesn't like seafood and there is nothing else for her to eat there, heck, a fried chicken sandwich would do, so I can't go to this place unless my wife has other plans, which is a bummer.

Stopped in for a late lunch. Had a very good meal. The fish Tacos had a nice crisp shell and…read morewere cooked perfectly. My IPA. Fish and chips were likewise cooked to perfection and served hot. Service was spot on. A nice bright spot to dine. They have a wide variety of wines, cocktails and mocktails. a great alternative to the big box restaurants, that deserves and earns respect. Go there soon !

Dinner and ambiance was great. Service was amazing too. Our party of 3 ordered the Fish and Chips,…read morePan seared Gtouper and the Grilled Chicken pesto sandwich with fries. We also orders the meatball and pretzels for an appetizer. Everything was fantastic! My only request is to carry Coke products instead of Pepsi.

The most insane meal ever. If you are in siesta key, run to here…read more Food amazing. Service amazing. The seafood was the freshest I've ever had.

Super food and service at this great little joint! We had a grouper Reuben- tops! Scallops-nicely…read moreseasoned and grilled. Very attentive wait staff. Small indoor space but comfortable. We sat outside facing their parking lot but we didn't mind. We'll return! Highly recommend.