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.
The Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach
An Irish pub is always a fun environment to be in, and The Freckled Fin in Holmes Beach is definitely a fun place to be. With live music every week, a full bar, and good food, it makes sense that this is quite a popular family friendly place for visitors and locals.
The Freckled Fin Irish Pub is tucked back on Holmes Blvd, ne...
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub - Delicious Seafood & Old Florida Vibes
Open for lunch & dinner, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub is a popular establishment on Longboat Key that offers dockside dining, fantastic seafood dishes, and tasty cocktails. Mar Vista is owned by Ed Chiles and is part of the Chiles Restaurant Group along with the Sandbar Restaurant and the Beach House Restaurant.
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Our Favorite Island Restaurants (Top 13)
There is no shortage of great restaurants on Anna Maria Island. And it seems each year a new establishment opens up that offers even more yummy food options for us locals and visitors to enjoy. So picking our top restaurants was quite a challenge. Check out our favorite Island restaurants, and let us know how our list compares to y...
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The Waterfront Restaurant Has Bay Views in Anna Maria City
Great view of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Bridge is only the beginning at this wonderful local seafood restaurant on Anna Maria Island. The food choices at the Waterfront are fantastic. From wonderful fresh soups and salads to gourmet meals, salmon and steak. The Waterfront located in Anna Mari...
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar of Bradenton, FL Is Child Friendly
Old Florida charm is what this great seafood Bradenton, Fl restaurant is all about. The local Anna Maria Island newspaper poll has hailed Anna Maria Oyster Bar as winner of the best all around restaurant and best seafood restaurant for 2008. Anna Maria Oyster restaurant offers a great selection of seafood including but ...
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BEST Anna Maria Island Pizza Places
If you’re looking for great pizza on Anna Maria Island, then this is the post for you. Keep reading to learn more about the Island pizza places:
Pizzano’s: A great pizza place for families that want more than pizza. They have take out, delivery and dine in. Dine in has 8-10 tables as well as 2-3 picnic tables outside.&n...
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Samurai Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi in Bradenton, Fl
The Samurai is a recently opened restaurant in Bradenton, Fl. All seating is inside and the restaurant has he a fairly large bar area. The Samurai Steakhouse has 8 areas where you can sit down in front of large Hibachi grills. Japanese chefs come out and put on a nice show using knives, spatula’s, food and other items to both enter...
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Beach Bistro - Fine Dining Anna Maria Island
The Beach Bistro is a fantastic restaurant that offers a dining experience to remember. The dining experience requires 4 courses regardless of your appetite. Reservations are strongly recommended, but you can also try to grab a seat at the bar. The Beach Bistro bar has a little more limited menu. If you are looking for ...
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Back Alley Treasures - Coffee, Wine, Craft Beer, and Funky Treasures
Get yourself a cup of coffee or an ice cold beer while you shop for local art and unique gifts to bring back home. Back Alley Treasures is a really cool bar and store located on Historic Bridge Street (across the street from the Fish Hole).
Really, this place is super funky and fun. Find art by local artists, jewelry, clothing, sta...
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