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Anna Maria Island Information On Restaurants And Anna Maria Dining

January 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
Restaurants and fine dining

Restaurant information on Anna Maria Island and the area

 

Anna Maria Island has it all when it comes time for food. From beach café’s to Fine Dining, American, Mexican, Italian, Caribbean cuisine, and so much more. Take a look below and find the best place for your next breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just drinks and a snack. If you do not have your own transportation take the Anna Maria Island Trolley it’s free and will take you almost anywhere on Anna Maria Island. You could also have AMI Bring It deliver food from numerous local restaurants to anywhere on the island.

Fine Dining Anna Maria Island Restaurants

There are several fine Dining Anna Maria restaurant establishments on the Island. Beach Bistro located in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island is a Nationally recognized restaurant and offers an unforgettable dining experience that offers romance and Gulf of Mexico Views. The Waterfront Restaurant is located on the Bay side of Anna Maria City with dining outside offered. Visit Sign of the Mermaid for large portions and their Nationally award winning Key Lime Pie.

Gulf Front Restaurants with outdoor Dining on Anna Maria Island

The SandBar is a great Anna Maria Island restaurant and offers fabulous American and Seafood Cuisine. The Beach House Restaurant is affiliated with the SandBar and has similar cuisine with outdoor sand in your toes dining in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Try the Cafe on the Beach for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. Harrington House offers Breakfast as well as tea parties and don’t forget the Gulf Drive Cafe in Bradenton Beach.  Oma’s Restaurant offers outdoor dining in Bradenton Beach and offers Italian Cuisine.

American Cuisine Restaurants on Anna Maria Island, Fl

Always a favorite Anna Maria Island Restaurant is the City Pier set at the end of the pier in Anna Maria City. Hurricane Hank’s has affordable everything and serves great food and is located in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Mr. Bones offers fabulous barbecue with some unique twists. Seeking a good breakfast? Rod and Reel or Peach’s are good breakfast Anna Maria Island Restaurants. One of the best Anna Maria beach burger restaurants is just across from the Manatee public beach - Skinny’s. Skinny’s has outdoor seating as well. Anyone who has been to Anna Maria Island knows that Duffy’s serves a mean hamburger as well in Holmes Beach. Try Slim’s Place for an American style dinner and live music.  Rotten Ralph’s Restaurant in Bradenton Beach  offers fabulous outdoor seating and great fish and chips. Right next door is the Bridge Tender Inn Restaurant which offers outdoor waterfront dining as well as formal dining. Another great Bradenton Beach restaurant on Anna Maria Island is Sharky’s.

Anna Maria Island Mexican, Italian, German and other Cuisine Restaurants

If you’re looking for Anna Maria Island Restaurants that serve Mexican cuisine Tortilla Bay  is 100% Tex-Mex and is a walk up diner type restaurant.  So if you are searching for a inexpensive lunch or dinner Tortilla Bay is the perfect stop. If you are in the mood for German food then look no further. Try the Old Hamburg restaurant in Holmes Beach, Fl on Anna Maria Island. Jamrocks just moved off the Island and offers a Jamaican flair and great dishes. Banana Cabana is located in Bradenton Beach as well and serves up excellent Caribbean eat’s.

Take out Anna Maria Island Restaurants
Domino’s in Holmes Beach, on Anna Maria Island – need we say more? Jessie’s Island Store offers affordable pre-made sandwich’s and if you not very adventurous then try Subway. Don’t forget the Pine Avenue store that has fabulous Sandwiches, pasta salads, and other quick take out lunches or snacks. The Pine Avenue store is located in Anna Maria City so it’s a perfect stop for a lunch at the Bay Front Park for a impromptu picnic. The Tortilla Bay Restaurant is a take out or dine in Tex-Mex restaurant located in Holmes Beach. Rudy’s in Anna Maria City is a great choice for philly steak sandwiches. There is a small Chinese restaurant on the Anna Maria Island, China 1. For a great burger with onion rings or french fries try Skinny’s. You can order on the telephone and pick it up. A fine dining restaurant that delivers is A Moveable Feast in Holmes Beach. The restaurant caters as well. If you are in the mood for fresh fish try the Fresh Fish Market. They sell a great selection of fish and offer small dishes like soups and freshly prepared salads.

Anna Maria City, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach breakfast restaurants

There are quite a few great breakfast restaurants choices on Anna Maria Island. This category of dining can be one of the toughest to narrow down because most locals know the mainstream breakfast spots but there are a few hidden away gems that this blog will be sure to introduce. Minnie’s Cafe is located in Holmes Beach and serves a great homestyle breakfast. Peach’s which specializes in Breakfast is located in Holmes Beach and provides basic breakfasts as well as some fancy stuff too. Rod and Reel Pier Restaurant serves a fantastic breakfast as well and the views of the bay are phenomenal.

Treats and Ice Cream on Anna Maria Island, Florida

Tyler’s ice cream is just off the island on Cortez. Two Scoops is located in Anna Maria, and so is Dip’s, Joe’s Eats and Sweets is in Bradenton Beach. For a desert experience to remember, try the Euphemia Haye Restaurant which has unique pies, cheesecakes, and too many deserts to remember. Just off the island is Cold Stone Creamery which serves gourmet ice cream hand mixed with your choice of mixins. If your taste buds are screaming for a milk shake then the Shake Pit is a great bet.

Off Anna Maria Island Dining and Restaurants

There are fantastic restaurants just off Anna Maria Island. A few are chain restaurants like Outback, Bone Fish, Lee Roy Selmon’s, Olive Garden, Applebee’s and Carraba’s. If you are still looking for the Anna Maria Island “feel,” try Cortez Kitchen or Starfish Company as well as Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Tequila BeachSport Grill, Atlanta Bread Company, Sweet Berries Frozen Custard Eatery, Marina’s Restaurant and The Mexican-Cuban Restaurant are all conveniently located on Manatee Avenue. Always a favorite with the kids is of course Chuck E. Cheese. For a quick Mexican take out try Chipotle in Bradenton.

Live Entertainment Taverns, Bars, and Restaurants

There are plenty of dining establishments on Anna Maria Island with live entertainment like SandBar, BeachHouse, Bridge Tender Inn, Da Giorgio, D.Coy Ducks and just off the island Ace’s Lounge to name a few. Tune in later for more information.

 

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Blue Marlin Restaurant On Historic Bridge Street

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Blue Marlin Restaurant on Historic Bridge StreetThe Blue Marlin Restaurant on Anna Maria Island serves only the freshest local seafood and is a great spot to catch local musicians.  Located on Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach the Blue Marlin offers a unique dining experience in an intimate setting. The Blue Marlin is a nautical theme restaurant with local artwork and pictures throughout the restaurant.

Owner Adam Ellis has extensive knowledge of the local seafood market and purchases fresh fish daily in the Village of Cortez which provides the exquisite entrée selection and daily specials featuring the day’s catch. If you’re not a seafood lover try their famous steak sandwich, short ribs, or roasted chicken you won’t be disappointed.

Courtyard at the Blue Marlin in Bradenton Beach

If you’re in the mood for live music after dinner than the courtyard is the spot for you.  The courtyard at the Blue Marlin offers live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in a very relaxing outdoor setting featuring different live bands every week.

So the next time you’re in the mood for tasty food and live music head down to the Blue Marlin on Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

Blue Marlin
121 Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

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Anna Maria Island – Top Ten Happy Hours!

March 28, 2013 by 2 Comments

happy hour 2Going out for a night on the town? Drinks always taste better when you’re getting a good deal on them. This blog will help you find the local night spots with the best deals around!

  1. Island Time Bar & Grill: Island Time Bar & Grill is located at the beginning of Bridge Street directly next to the traffic circle and right across the street from the beach. The location makes for a perfect place to hang out after spending the day in the sun. Happy hour is Monday thru Saturday from 11:30am – 5:00pm with $1.87 Bud light bottles and $2.50 well drinks with live music playing during every happy hour. Call Island Time Bar & Grill for more details (941) 782-1122.
  2. Island Gourmet Grill: Island Gourmet Grill’s happy hour is on Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Happy hour specials include $5.00 specialty appetizers and $5.00 wines at the bar. Local musician Trevor Bystrom can be heard performing live during most happy hours. Island Gourmet Grill can be reached at (941)778-0333
  3. Hurricane Hanks: Hurricane Hanks offers great food, great atmosphere and great prices! Happy hour is everyday from 11:30am to 7:00pm  with reduced pricing for Miller Light and Bud Light at $1.50 and well drinks for $4.25. Call Hurricane Hanks for more information at (941)778-5788.
  4. The Waterfront Restaurant: The Waterfront Restaurant is located on the northern end of Anna Maria Island offering gorgeous views of Tampa Bay. Their happy hour is everyday from 4:30pm – 6:30pm with the special including $3.00 beers on tap and $2.00 domestic bottled beer. For more details contact The Waterfront Restaurant at (941)778-1515.
  5. Beachhouse: The Beachhouse is located right on the beach offering beautiful views of the Gulf. Monday thru Friday from 3pm until 5pm at the bar you can enjoy reduced priced appetizers for $5.99 each and well drinks for $2.50, domestic drafts for $2.00, house wine for $3.00 and frozen drinks for $4.00. For more information call The Beach House at (941)779-2222
  6. Banana Cabana: Banana Cabana has been enjoyed by numerous people including athletes and even Hollywood movie stars such as Denzel Washington who said they have “Great food!”. Happy hour is from 3:00pm-5:00pm Monday thru Friday offering domestic beers for $2.50, house wines for $4.00, Cabanatinis for $5.00, and frozen drinks for $2.50. Contact the Banana Cabana for more information (941)779-1930.
  7. Gulf Drive Cafe: Gulf Drive Cafe is one of the few restaurants on Anna Maria Island with a bar right on the beach. Happy hour is on Monday thru Friday from 2:00pm-5:30pm offering great food and drink prices. You can order domestic beers for $2.00 and well drinks for $4.00 and 50 cent oysters and wings.  Contact Gulf Drive Cafe now for more details (941)778-1919.
  8. Bridgetender Inn: The Bridgetender Inn is a dockside bar located at the end of historic Bridge Street. Docking is also available for boaters to pull in and dock to have some on-land fun. Happy hour offers discounted prices for beers, well drinks and house wine everyday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. For more information call The Bridgetender Inn at (941) 778-4849
  9. Lobstahs: Lobstahs is a New England themed restaurant flying in Maine Lobsters to our sunny island daily. Their happy hour special includes discounted appetizers, beer, wine and well drinks running from 3pm-6pm. Lobstahs can be reached at (941)779-1000.
  10. Dcoy Ducks: Dcoy Ducks (or better known by the locals as The Duck) is a favorite spot for the locals of the island. Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm to 9pm you can enjoy 2 for 1 drinks with a band playing at 9:30pm. Call Dcoy Ducks for more details at (941)778-5888.
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AMI Bring It! – Anna Maria Island Food Delivery Service

February 19, 2013 by 2 Comments

People come from all over the world to see Anna Maria Island so we make sure to not disappoint. Our beaches speak for themselves; it’s nothing but blue skies over sands like powdered confectioner’s sugar. And when it comes to the food, you’ll find very few chain restaurants on this seven mile stretch of paradise. Food always tastes better on the beach and when it’s coming from well loved, local businesses.

But admittedly, not a lot of small town businesses offer delivery service. They’re focusing on making your breakfast, lunch, or dinner simply delicious. AMI Bring It fills a major void for visitors and natives alike. No one wants to spend precious time on their holiday driving around to get food that could be delivered to their front door. Right now, delivery services are available for dinner only from 5pm to 9pm. But let’s be honest, when you spend all day in a state of sun drenched bliss on the beach, coming home to hot food at the end of the day is just what you need.

AMI Bring It LogoThere are menus from a few local favorites, such as The Waterfront Restaurant on the website. But whatever it is you’re craving, AMI Bring It can do just what the name promises. Fresh, chilled sushi or hot, fragrant Indian food and everything in between can be hand delivered to you in Anna Maria City, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach. Ordering options are available online or over the phone and all major credit cards are accepted.

It’s about time we had a delivery service for getting all our delectable local fare to people’s dining room tables. AMI Bring It is sure to prove one of those aspects of island life we never realized we were always missing. For more information or to put in an order, you can visit http://www.amibringit.com or give them a call at 941-209-1353. Also be sure to check out their Facebook for updates and upcoming food reviews.

Let’s take just one familiar scenario of life on island time. It’s the end of a warm day, with a balmy tropical breeze rustling through the palm and mangrove trees, and the kids are still not ready to get out of the pool. There are cannonballs to be done and Marco Polo scores to settle. Dinnertime is NOW; the kids have to be fed and so do you.

But the sky is just starting to fade into that golden stain of sunset. And you would rather just open some beer or wine and stretch out on a lounge chair to enjoy it. Now, thanks to AMI Bring It, you don’t have to miss a single sunset. Or maybe you live and work on Anna Maria and it’s the middle of season – coming home and starting dinner is the last thing you want to do. And after giving visitors your favorite restaurant recommendations all day, you started to get some cravings yourself. You just can’t get the idea of a hot, golden grouper sandwich off your mind.

Anna Maria has a talent for taking the decadent (sometimes overwhelming) luxury of major tourist cities and making it work for the island lifestyle. There are no high rise hotels on the island, but plenty of once in a lifetime vacation homes to getaway to.  And there are two things that all visitors to Anna Maria Island care about and those are peaceful, pristine beaches and mouthwatering local fare. Now one is convenient to get to as the other! AMI Bring It looks forward to bringing you all the favorite flavors of Anna Maria. Food tastes better on the beach – all you need to do is pick up the phone and let them know where to find you.

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Five Places to Get Groceries with Island Charm

February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Written by Reservation Specialist Angela Watson

Though Publix is the most evident grocery store on The Island, there are many ambiguous Island bazaars that offer a more subdued shopping experience where you can grab consumables among the eclectic Anna Maria Island charm that dazzles so many of our Island enthusiast. Below you can browse some of Anna Maria’s prime shopping locations for carousing vacation essentials and kitchen staples:

  • The General Store – Located on the ever popular Pine Avenue this is a great location to pick up juices, teas, specialty beers, or to grab a fresh made coffee-including Starbucks! Join their wine club while your visiting to utilize the specialty prices on cases. The General Store is also a great outlet to grab cereal, baking supplies, pastas, canned goods, condiments and much more! They also offer free delivery to Island shoppers.
  • — Island Fresh Market – Looking to keep it green when grocery shopping? Then this Holmes Beach store is where you want to buy! You can utilize bio degradable products to do your shopping and Island Fresh offers an exquisite ever-changing selection of fresh fish, seasonal produce and baked goods. Make good use of the staffs culinary knowledge and involve them in your meal planning
  • — The Bridge Street Farmers Market –  If your visiting Anna Maria Island anytime between April-November the Bridge Street Market held every Sunday is the place to be for local grocery shopping and entertainment.  Local vendors convene once a week in Bradenton Beach to bring you a variety of edible favorites and “must haves” for your vacation!
  • — Olive Oil Outpost – Another Pine Avenue treasure; looking to accentuate your meal with a truly delectable ingredient? Olive Oil Outpost is your gourmet guru. With a vast selection of dipping oils, herbs, coffees, and sauces there is a charm to accent any plate!
  • — Time Saver Food Market- Open 7 days a week, this Holmes Beach ornament is a well-known favorite for shopping on the go! Swing in and carouse the vast wine selection, produce, perishables and any basics fundamentals you may need to play chef for a night.

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Anna Maria Island Top Ten Restaurants

January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Anna-Maria-Island-RestaurantsLooking for tasty food while you’re on the Anna Maria Island? Well you’re in luck we have composed list of island restaurants from fine dining, to beachfront restaurants, pizza, and where to get the best burger on the island. We have plenty of tasty restaurants to choose from on AMI but the ten restaurants below are a MUST VISIT!

1) Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach – Enjoy fine dining on the Gulf of Mexico with an excellent wine selection and amazing entrée’s.

6600 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, FL, 34217
(941) 778-6444

2) Sign of the Mermaid in The City of Anna Maria – A unique dining experience on Anna Maria Island with award winning key lime pie.

Gulf Drive
Anna Maria, FL, 34216
(941) 778-9399

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Anna Maria Island – Banana Cabana Caribbean Seafood and Grill New Hours!

January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The most southern city on Anna Maria Island is home to the delicious Banana Cabana. The Banana Caribbean Seafood and Grill is a must stop for visitors to the island. With artwork made out of 55 gallon steel drums and the best Macadamia Nut Grouper on the island its a hard stop to miss. Academy Award winning actor Denzel Washington enjoyed their Caribbean cuisine while shooting a movie in the neighboring Cortez Village.

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Anna Maria Island – Banana Cabana New Years Eve Party!

December 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Bring in the New Year with one of Anna Maria Island’s hottest spots. The Banana Cabana will be hosting a New Years Eve party with live music by Doug Bidwell and a 4 course meal menu. The party will have fireworks at midnight on the beach, party favors, and a champagne toast! the price for the event is $59.90 per person stating at 8pm.Call ahead for reservations (941)779-1930.

Banana Cabana Caribbean Seafood and Grill
103 Gulf Drive N.
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 779-1930

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Holy Cow Ice Cream

December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Everyone loves ice cream, especially when you have over 30 different flavors to choose from! Holy Cow Ice Cream on Holmes Beach is not only one of the best ice cream stops on the island but also a great gift shop. With a tiki lounge and a kids area Holy Cow Ice Cream is a great place to go with the family.

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Tyler’s Ice Cream

December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Tyler’s Ice Cream has over 46 flavors of gourmet ice cream, sorbet and sugar free options.Tyler’s makes all of their ice cream right there on site.

While you’re there make sure to get one of their delicious shakes. You can combine any flavors together to make your shake but you can never go wrong with a peanut butter, chocolate, and/or banana combination.

If you’re in town running errands you can celebrate your productivity by stopping at Tyler’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat to ease your nerves.Tyler’s is conveniently located in the historical Cortez Village.

Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream
11904 Cortez Rd W
Cortez, FL34215
(941)794-5333

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Anna Maria Donuts on Pine Avenue!

December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Anna-Maria-DonutsQuick! What’s the best thing about being on vacation? Not just a vacation on Anna Maria Island, there’s no easy, single answer to that – sunning on the pristine beaches, laid-back accommodations, the friendly community. That list could go on forever with no clear front runner.  But the best thing about being on vacation anywhere else can be summed up in one word: indulgence. It’s about saying that you can, should, and are allowed to treat yourself. And now there’s a new place for a touch of sweetness on our seven mile stretch of paradise: Anna Maria Donuts!

Decked out in whimsical sea green walls with vintage chic seating, Anna Maria Donuts is owned by a new member of the neighborhood, Shawn Wampole who has just moved to Florida from Pennsylvania with his lovely wife and three children. With guidance from Mike Coleman and the Pine Ave Restoration website, the former policeman and his family started on construction in July and just opened up earlier this month.

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