Dining & Nightlife
One of the best parts of any vacation is the food you eat, and there are plenty of absolutely fantastic restaurants right here on Anna Maria Island. The Island has French restaurants, Indian cuisine, adorable little cafes that serve acai bowls and sandwiches, and everything in between.
Island Donut Company: A Sweet Stop in Bradenton Beach
There’s something about starting an Anna Maria Island morning with a fresh donut that just feels like vacation.
If you're staying in Bradenton Beach or exploring the southern end of the island, Island Donut Company is an easy stop to add to your morning. Now located inside Island Scoops on Gulf Drive, visitors can pick up do...
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Vinny’s Italian Kitchen: Italian Food & Take-Home Meals on Anna Maria Island
You don’t have to leave Anna Maria Island to find a little taste of Italy.
Tucked away in Holmes Beach, Vinny’s Italian Kitchen is part Italian kitchen, part pizzeria, part bakery and part specialty market. It's the kind of local spot where you can stop for pizza or pasta, pick up Italian groceries and desserts, or tak...
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October on Anna Maria Island: Spooky Events, Halloween, Ghost Tours & Fall Fun in 2026
Sunshine, white-sand beaches and turquoise Gulf waters may not be the first things that come to mind when you picture Halloween, but October brings a different kind of magic to Anna Maria Island.
Fall is a wonderful time to visit Florida's Gulf Coast, with plenty of reasons to step away from the beach for an afternoon or evening. ...
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Labor Day Weekend on Anna Maria Island | 2026 Events & Things to Do
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial farewell to summer, and there may be no better place to enjoy one last long weekend by the water than Anna Maria Island, Florida.
In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, giving visitors a three-day weekend to enjoy Anna Maria Island's white-sand beaches, warm Gulf waters, locally owned ...
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Best Sports Bars to Watch Football On and Near Anna Maria Island
Football season is officially back — and whether you're a devoted NFL fan, loyal to your college team, or just here for the wings and the energy, there's no better way to enjoy game day than in paradise. If you’re staying on beautiful Anna Maria Island, you’re in luck! The island and surrounding areas are packed w...
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Anna Maria Island Ice Cream Hot Spot – Dips Ice Cream
Anna Maria Dips Ice Cream – What is best way to beat the heat on Anna Maria Island this summer? I will give you a hint:
“I scream… You scream… We all scream for ____________!”
That’s right ice-cream! I know of this perfect little gem right in the heart of Anna Maria City called Dips Ice Cream.
They have so m...
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AMI Beach Cafe - Toes in the Sand Dining!
The AMI Beach Cafe is a great toes in the sand dining spot! Imagine this, the beach, the sun, the sand, people watching, AND FOOD! What? Amazing, I know. Where does this even exist? Ill tell you a little not so secret, secret. AMI Beach Cafe, by the way, short for Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, yep, amazing! I personally enjoy break...
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Pizzano's great Pizza in Holmes Beach
Pizzano’s is a great choice if looking for take out or dine in on Anna Maria Island. They have outdoor seating in the Holmes Beach Plaza as well as inside dining. They have about 8-10 inside and 2-3 picnic tables outside. Ordering online is easy via their website at Pizzano’s Pizza on AMI.
Pizzano’s has a wide selection of choices....
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The Feast - One of Anna Maria Islands Best Restaurants
A trip to Anna Maria Island is not complete without dining at The Feast Restaurant in Holmes Beach. It is easily one of the top ten restaurants on the Island. Located in the heart of the City, The Feast has a nice variety of cuisine with something for everyone, even picky eaters. There are plain pizza’s & gourmet pizzas, ...
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