THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ANNA MARIA ISLAND 23 MUST VISIT RESTAURANTS
1Ginny & Jane E s This restaurant and gift shop is located on the prestigious north end of Anna Maria Island and has a quaint Old Florida feel to it. Ginny & Jane E s has a unique collection of local art and interesting finds. They also have beach supplies for visitors to the island to purchase. At Ginny & Jane E s visitors will see lots of people enjoying a meal together with their family and friends. Their cafe offers a great breakfast and lunch menu complete with yummy made from scratch cinnamon rolls. Address: 9807 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria Phone: 941-778-3170 2 House This beachfront restaurant features lots of seating on a huge covered deck with one of the best views on the island! Enjoy fresh seafood served indoors or out on the deck. Romantic Views, great beach and fresh seafood, what more could you want?the fun doesn t end there though; add in live entertainment by local musicians, beach volleyball courts, and plenty of room for kids to play in the sand while you dine. There is always something going on at the House! Address: 200 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Phone: 941-779-2222 3 Bistro The Bistro endeavors to procure the very best American food product and serve it at its best. The Bistro Serves only fresh grouper, Prime American beef, domestic lamb and the best Smoked Salmon in the free world. 4 2 The Bistro s relentless pursuit of excellence in food and service earned immediate regional acclaim from the Sarasota Herald, the Tampa Tribune and the St. Petersburg Times. In the early 90s the Bistro was awarded its first Florida Trend Magazine s Golden Spoon as one of the Top 20 s in Florida. Throughout the 90s the Bistro earned increasing recognition on the regional and national level and was consistently awarded the highest Zagat ratings in the region. Address: 6600 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-6444 Sign of the Mermaid Sign of the Mermaid is a local restaurant with many delicious menu options to choose from. Visitors to this restaurant will enjoy the Old Florida charm of Sign of the Mermaid. Famous for fresh seafood, steaks and homemade desserts in a cozy and casual atmosphere, this eatery is a must for anyone visiting Anna Maria Island. 5 Blue Marlin Blue Marlin is a local seafood restaurant serving only the freshest seafood. This restaurant is located on Bridge Street and has lots of beautiful decor such as nautical ship-lamps with an intimate bar. The courtyard offers live music on the weekends and a great covered deck. Address: 121 Bridge St, Bradenton Phone: 941-896-9737 6 Sandbar The Sandbar, located on the north end of Anna Maria Island is a favorite of locals and visitors to the island. Guests to this restaurant can enjoy fresh Florida seafood, tropical cocktails, and stunning sunsets from the dining room and bar. Guests also have the option to eat outside on the covered deck located right on the beach. Address: 100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria Phone: 941-778-0444
3 7 Island Time Bar & Grill Island Time is located near the famous Bridge Street and features many eclectic menu options alongside the freshest seafood you ll find around. With fresh cuisine and live entertainment in a relaxed tropical setting, Island Time Bar & Grill is guaranteed to be a lot of fun for visitors of this famous restaurant. Address: 111 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Phone: 941-782-1122 8 Mr. Bones BBQ Mr. Bones offers a wide variety of meals to choose from on their menu making it easy for large groups and families to eat together in one place. Choose from world-famous BBQ ribs, vegan options, and more. Mr. Bones buys their ingredients locally and organically when possible. Address: 3007 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-6614 9 Rod & Reel Pier The Rod and Reel Pier is a dining experience like no other. Enjoy waterfront dining right on the pier in this Old Florida charming restaurant with lots of local favorites and fresh caught fish. This casual dining restaurant has lots of seating for the whole family and a bar downstairs. The Rod and Reel Pier serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visitors are encouraged to bring a fishing pole to fish right off the pier (for a small fee). Dine with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and more. Address: 875 N Shore Dr, Anna Maria Phone: 941-778-1885 10 Skinny s Place This family owned restaurant has some of the best burgers around. Enjoy menu treats such as frosted mugs, chicken sandwiches, homemade chili, burgers, and more. Skinny s Place also has glass bottled soda and plenty of menu items for everyone to choose from. Address: 3901 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-7769 The Waterfront 11 The Waterfront specializes in New American Cuisine with an emphasis on sustainability. They strive to source only the finest ingredients from local and independent vendors. What makes this restaurant so unique is they do their own butchering, bake their own breads, smoke their own salmon, and make their own soups and sauces. This luxury waterfront restaurant is sure to be a hit. Address: 111 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Phone: 941-778-1515 12 eat here eat here is an Anna Maria Island favorite! This restaurant is one of the top restaurants of the ZAGAT scoring system. Visitors to this restaurant can enjoy bistro-style meals with a casual dining environment and every day prices. Address: 5315 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-0411
13 Peach s Peach s is a local favorite of visitors to Anna Maria Island! This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch options at affordable prices. Address: 3240 East Bay Drive, Holmes Phone: 941-779-0783 14 Anna Maria Oyster Bar Anna Maria Oyster Bar is a casual seafood restaurant with a beach feel, reminiscent of early days on the Anna Maria Island Pier. They started as one small oyster bar and grew into one of Bradenton s most beloved seafood restaurants. The readers of the Bradenton Herald and Sarasota Herald-Tribune have voted the Anna Maria Oyster Bar as the best All-Around, Best Seafood, Best Early Bird Special and Best Margarita year after year! Address: 200 Bridge Street, Bradenton Phone: 941-778-2662 15 Hurricane Hanks Hurricane Hanks is located right in the heart of Holmes and features great food built with fresh high quality ingredients and is served in a casual dining atmosphere that is friendly and welcoming. Address: 5346 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-6444 16 Inn 4 Bridge Tender The Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar is a favorite among locals and visitors from all over the world. Serving fresh seafood, great appetizers, and some of the best entrees, munchies and sandwiches around! The Bridge Tender Inn offers 3 full service bars on the water and live entertainment daily. There are docks available so come by land, by sea or by foot to experience a true hidden Treasure. Address: 135 Bridge St, Bradenton Phone: 941-778-4849 17 The Ugly Grouper The Ugly Grouper is more than just another bar & Grill. In addition to having the some of the best food and coldest drinks for miles, they also have something fun for the whole family every day of the week! Enjoy delicious food, corn hole, and more! Address: 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Phone: 941-778-4402 18 Anna Maria Island Cafe Anna Maria Island Cafe offers casual gulf front patio and indoor dining on Anna Maria Island s beautiful Holmes. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Anna Maria Island Cafe is famous for their all you can eat pancakes and fish fry! Address: 4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-0784
5 18 Slim s Place This Philadelphia sports Bar regularly features live music, lunch, dinner, and always has the latest sports games on. Cheer on your favorite team at Anna Maria Island s number one sports bar. Address: 9701 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Phone: 941-567-4056 20 Sharky s Seagrill Come and enjoy fresh seafood and gourmet specialties. Sharky s Seagrill features a well-stocked bar, imported beers and fine wines. Upscale, casual setting with an emphasis on tasteful cuisine and caring hospitality. Join Sharky s Seagrill for an exceptional value of fine fare and live entertainment for a memorable experience! 22 The Donut Experiment The Donut Experiment is an Anna Maria Island favorite! This eclectic shop has thousands of donut flavor combinations. Enjoy a sweet breakfast right on Pine Avenue at The Donut Experiment. Address: 210c Pine Ave, Anna Maria Phone: 941-896-3172 Address: 2519 Gulf Dr, Bradenton Phone: 941-779-9151 19 Minnie s Cafe Minnie s is a great breakfast and lunch restaurant. This restaurant plays oldies music and has an Old Florida vibe. It is seat yourself so if you see a table free siton-down. Saturday s and Sunday s they serve breakfast all day and weekdays up until 1pm. CASH ONLY. Address: 5360 Gulf Dr, Holmes Phone: 941-778-4140 21 Wicked Cantina Wicked Cantina serves fresh madein-house food daily! Specializing in delicious Austin, Texas style Tex Mex as well as American classics, Wicked Cantina has a wide variety of items on their menu and a fresh modern family friendly vibe with a full liquor bar and ample parking. Address: 101 7th St N, Bradenton Phone: 941-281-2990 23 Poppo s Taqueria Poppo s Taqueria is a family owned and operated Mexican inspired restaurant. They trace their roots to street food of San Francisco s Mission District. Poppo s offers unique, layered flavors through the use of real, fresh ingredients, hard work, and the passionate application of skill. Address: 212c Pine Ave, Anna Maria Phone: 941-254-7941