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.
Anna Maria City Pier Grill and Bait shop (temporarily closed)
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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Anna Maria Island Gulf Front and Bay Front Dining
Anna Maria Island Gulf Front and Bay Front Dining is a must during your visit. Experience gorgeous sunsets over the gulf or views of the bay while you enjoy fresh Florida seafood or cocktails at one of the many waterfront restaurants.
Anna Maria City Waterfront Dining
The Waterfront Restaurant at the north end of Anna Maria Is...
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Applebee’s Family Restaurant In Bradenton
Applebee’s welcomes you to the neighborhood and is a great family restaurant with an added bonus of late night fun where you can be a star. They have paired karaoke nights with their awesome service and affordable delicious food. The karaoke is family friendly, but usually attracts a more adult crowd since it starts at 10PM.
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Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub In Bradenton
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub and Grill is Bradenton’s biggest and best tiki bar and your hot spot for live music, karaoke, cocktails and more! Their one of a kind open-air tiki bar and tavern is home to numerous Bradenton-area events, including Monday through Friday Happy Hour Special from 4-7pm, Wednesday and Thursday karaoke, ...
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Captain Curt’s Crab and Oyster Bar
Looking for that “Old Florida” place to take the family, a place that will take you back in time to an era where good fresh seafood was a standard? A place where reasonable prices, a casual family atmosphere and courteous service still exist? Look no further… Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar is just that place.
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Anna Maria City Pier Celebrates 100th Birthday!
In 1911 during the beginning stages of commercial development on Anna Maria Island, one of the first steps was to build a city pier on the bay side of Anna Maria Island. The idea was to attract excursion steamers from Tampa to unload passengers on Anna Maria Island so they could enjoy everything that the Island has to o...
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