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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.


Yoder's Restaurant | Homestyle Amish Food Sarasota, FL

Yoder’s Restaurant in Sarasota has some of the finest homestyle Amish food you will ever taste. Make sure to save room for dessert because the pies are quite possibly the best part of the whole experience. Not only is the restaurant locally acclaimed, it has been featured on Man Vs. Food and 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down. Since ...
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Top 5 Ice Cream Places on Anna Maria Island

Hey dudes and dude-ettes!!  You’re back with The Island Kid right here on Kids Corner, the best place to get the best news on Anna Maria Island.  I’m here today to tell you guys about the absolute best places on the island to get your ice cream fix. Now, here on Anna Maria Island, there are plenty of places you can go if ...
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Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream | Cortez Village, FL

Located just west of Bradenton in Cortez Village is Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream! Tyler’s proudly serves the area for nearly 30 years, and for good reason. Tyler’s was founded in 1984 and has since become the best place for a cool tasty treat in the area. What makes Tyler’s so great for a double scoop of delicious ice cream? It’s hand...
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Polo Grill and Bar - Permanently CLOSED

THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED AND THE “GROVE Restaurant” HAS TAKEN ITS SPOT.  The Polo Grill & Bar on Lakewood Ranch Main Street is open 7 days a week for dinner starting at 5:30PM. Offering a delicious selection of meals at modest prices for the quality, a meal at the Polo Grill is one that will satisfy your taste...
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Blue Marlin Restaurant On Historic Bridge Street

The 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 a...
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Anna Maria City Pier Grill and Bait shop

The  Anna Maria City Pier Grill and Bait Shop is a great place to take a stroll and wash your cares away.  The small walk up and order restaurant is on one of the two piers in Anna Maria City.  The Grill and Bait shop is at the end of what used to be known as the Anna Maria City Public Pier prior to 2017 when weather...
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In Cahoots Bar On Manatee Ave In Bradenton

Looking at it from the outside nothing seems all that special about In Cahoots.  It’s not a stand-alone bar in a distinct building, but one of about a dozen tenants in Pebble Springs Plaza on Manatee Avenue West (State Road 64) just about six miles from Anna Maria Island.  Its bright red sign glows enticingly at night, bu...
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Ocean Star Sushi Located in Anna Maria City

Ocean Star sushi is well known by island residents and visitors who have come to Anna Maria Island year after year, and rightfully so. The food is absolutely to die for! Ocean Star provides fantastic sushi, or you can go for the hibachi option and watch them prepare your meal before your eyes.  The restaurant has seating for a...
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