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 Island Spice - Authentic Indian Cuisine on Anna Maria Island
You can find some delicious, authentic Indian food right here on Anna Maria Island at Island Spice. This Holmes Beach restaurant is the only Indian restaurant on the Island, and in the local area. The owner is from Tamil Nadu, India, and opened Island Spice back in 2012. The menu is full of Indian cuisine specialties using fresh in...
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Seafood Shack – Great Seafood just over the Cortez Bridge
If you’re looking for great food with a beautiful view of the Intracoastal, take a short ride over the Cortez Bridge from Anna Maria Island to the Seafood Shack.
Located on the western shoreline of the old Cortez Fishing Village on what is called Hunter’s Point, Seafood Shack has been serving up fresh off the boat seafood since 19...
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The Waffle Press
Anna Maria has a new walk up snack option with the Waffle Press, located next to Pineapple Junction at 425 Pine Ave. This cozy spot specializes in Liege waffles, a sweeter and smaller cousin of the well-known Belgian waffle. Liege waffles are dough based and yeast raised, caramelized on the outside and with crunch of pearl sugar th...
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Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina in the Cortez Fishing Village
Enjoy some of the best seafood in the local area while overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina. Tide Tables is located in Bradenton at the base of the Cortez bridge. This place is definitely a favorite among visitors and locals, and for good reasons. The food is always good, the beers are alw...
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Fresh Fish Market on Anna Maria Island
The fresh Fish Market on Anna Maria Island in Holmes Beach is a great local shop to purchase really great, fresh local fish. They offer a wonderful selection of fresh catches such as red snapper, salmon, shrimp, and much more. The selection changes daily with the availability of the fish. They only offer the ...
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CLOSED - Eat Great Food at the Restaurant Eat Here in Holmes Beach
Sorry, Eat Here is closed permanently. See below, Beach Bistro a sister restaurant on Anna Maria Island.
Don’t let the name confuse you! There is a restaurant here on Anna Maria Island that is actually called “Eat Here”. Located in Holmes Beach, Eat Here serves a variety of dishes in a casual, comfortable environment. This restaura...
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Need a Drink? Check out The Doctor's Office (Bar) in Holmes Beach.
If you’ve never had a drink from The Doctor’s Office, you are missing out! No silly, it’s not an actual doctors office but a craft cocktail bar here in Holmes Beach that’s called the “Doctor’s Office”. This place is seriously awesome! And the cocktails are amazing!
Actually for more than 50 years, this space was the Island Doctor...
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Get Your Breakfast on at Paradise Bagels, Cafe & Catering on East Bay Drive
Located a few doors down from the Island Walgreens, Paradise Bagels is a great little cafe to stop at for some breakfast. Obviously, you can get a pretty darn good bagel from here. They are New York style water bagels, and they have a selection of 18 different bagels to choose from that are freshly baked.
They also offer muffins, b...
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Dine with Your Toes in the Sand at Gulf Drive Cafe
The Gulf Drive Cafe is a casual, waterfront restaurant in Bradenton Beach, where you have the option of dining outdoors on the beach.
This is one of only 3 restaurants on Anna Maria Island where you can dine with your toes in the sand. The Sandbar and The Beach House also are right on the beach.
Gulf Drive Cafe is open everyday f...
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