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 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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The Famous Rod and Reel On Anna Maria Island
The Rod & Reel Pier is a very unique Anna Maria Island destination where you can enjoy a drink in the open air bar, grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the restaurant, and go fishing all in the same spot.
The food is always good on the pier, and you have your choice of inside or outside dinning. Inside there are tables that sit...
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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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Hurricane Hanks Pub and Grub On Anna Maria Island
If you're exploring Anna Maria Island and find yourself craving great food in a casual, welcoming spot, make your way to Hurricane Hanks in Holmes Beach. This local favorite has been serving up scratch-made meals and coastal charm for over 20 years—and it’s the kind of place people keep coming back to.
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Restaurants Open New Year's Eve & Day
Click Here For Restaurants Open For the Holidays 2012Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and it’s time to go out and celebrate. It has been a time honored tradition to ring in the New Year with a bang, whether you would like to have dinner with family and friends or party the night away at your favorite Anna Maria Island Restaurant.&n...
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Shake Pit - the Name Says It All - Great Shake's off Anna Maria
Sure, there are lots of spots on and off Anna Maria Island to pick up ice cream. If you are in the mood for a thick old style milkshake there are less spots to suggest when visiting Anna Maria Island. The Shake Pit is the spot to suggest if you are looking for a great milk shake that reminds you of the good – ole – days...
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