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.
Wicked Cantina - Tacos, Seafood, Burgers, and More in Bradenton Beach!
Wicked Cantina in Bradenton Beach is a great restaurant for everyone. Because they serve, well, everything! They serve breakfast, tacos, burgers, and seafood. And don’t forget about the margaritas!
Open everyday of the week from 7:30 AM to 10PM, stop by and enjoy a meal with a view of the Gulf on their patio! The patio is also wher...
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Sign of the Mermaid Anna Maria - CLOSED as of 2019
TL;DR
Sign of the Mermaid, a beloved Anna Maria Island restaurant known for its unique charm, creative menu, and vintage ambiance, permanently closed in 2019. The restaurant, housed in a 1912-built home, offered memorable meals but is no longer in operation.
Sign of the Mermaid Anna Maria – Closed as of 2019
Sign of the Mermaid wa...
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Duffy's Tavern Has Great Hamburgers and Cold Beer
Holmes Beach – Duffy’s Tavern is an Anna Maria Island landmark and has been since it first opened in 1958. Family owned and operated, “Miss Duffy” and her 5 daughters proudly serve their “world famous burgers and the coldest beer this side of heaven” from a two-story cracker shack located across the street from the Manate...
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Harrington House Beachfront Bed & Breakfast
TL:DR:
The Harrington House Beachfront Bed and Breakfast on Anna Maria Island permanently closed in 2020. It was a beloved Gulf-front retreat offering charming accommodations, chef-made breakfasts, and event hosting for occasions like weddings and tea parties. While it’s no longer available, its legacy as a serene getaway spot rem...
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McCabe’s Irish Pub and Alehouse Downtown Bradenton
An old Irish proverb says, “Keep your shop and your shop will keep you.” The Irish-born Thomas Stynes certainly keeps his shop, and keeps it well.
Stynes, owner of McCabe’s Irish Pub and Alehouse, 302 Old Main St., isn’t ready to kick back and relax even now that he’s realized his goal of opening a bar downtown. He’s frequently see...
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Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream - Homemade Deliciousness
I scream, you scream, we all scream for tyler’s ice cream
Homemade ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! Tyler’s Ice Cream has been around for over 3 decades, and their quality of ice cream shows that they know what they’re doing. The vision was to provide the yummiest and freshest ice cream available ANYWHERE. Though I h...
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Restaurants Open for the Holidays On & Off AMI
Spending a holiday on Anna Maria Island is undoubtedly one of the best ways to spend a holiday in general. It’s a time where family and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company and of course food. If you aren’t one to spend a day whipping up a holiday feast, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The Island and surrounding a...
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Top 5 Local Restaurant French Fries on Anna Maria Island
One of the best parts of exploring new places – especially when considering a possible move – is trying different foods, new tastes and local spins on old favorites. But let’s not dismiss some of the lunch and dinner side dish staples that may get overshadowed by new dishes. For me, a good French fry can make or break a casual meal...
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Eat Anna Maria Island Oysters While Vacationing
Anna Maria- When vacationing on the coast eating fresh seafood is a must, and Anna Maria Island Oysters are no exception. With countless restaurants on the island, finding some delicious oysters to eat is easier than ever!
Anna Maria Island Oysters
Many people believe humans have eaten oysters since the Roman times from e...
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