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.
Outdoor Dining Anna Maria Island - Dine and Drink El Fresco!
Outdoor Dining on Anna Maria Island is the quintessential way to hang out in beautiful tropical climate! There’s nothing better than when going out to grab a bite to eat or drinks, having the warm island breeze surrounding you. Some of the wonderful restaurants I’ve listed below have beautiful water views of either the crystal clea...
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Ernie Would Be Proud!
Anna Maria – Back in the day….When you walked into the IGA grocery store at 9807 Gulf Drive , you would most often find old Ernie Cagnina chewing on his cigar, barking at a stock boy or cracking jokes with customers. He always had colorful Gladiolas for sale when they were available. Ernie was a big part of Anna Maria Island. He se...
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Have You Been to Island Time?
Bradenton Beach – Anna Maria Island is known for having fantastic locally-owned restaurants like Island Time! One of my favorite places to go on the island is Island Time Bar & Grill in Bradenton Beach. This is an open-air restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. You are right across the street from the beach to see the suns...
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Delicious Anna Maria Island Breakfast Spots
Anna Maria is well known for its white sandy beaches and amazing Gulf front dining. But dinner is not the only time to discover one of the island’s culinary gems; breakfast IS the most important meal of the day after all!
It would be impossible to pick “the best” breakfast restaurant on the island, as each has a unique person...
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Experience the Anna Maria Island Nightlife
Anna Maria Island Nightlife
Looking for something to do at night on Anna Maria Island? There are several choices in nighttime entertainment to choose from…
Live Music
Blue Marlin Restaurant’s Courtyard offers live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in a relaxing outdoor setting.
Island Time Bar & Grill has live...
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Yoder's Restaurant | Homestyle Amish Food Sarasota, FL
Yoder’s Restaurant in Sarasota has some of the finest homestyle Amish food you will ever taste. Make sure to save room for dessert because the pies are quite possibly the best part of the whole experience.
Not only is the restaurant locally acclaimed, it has been featured on Man Vs. Food and 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down. Since ...
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Top 5 Ice Cream Places on Anna Maria Island
Hey dudes and dude-ettes!! You’re back with The Island Kid right here on Kids Corner, the best place to get the best news on Anna Maria Island. I’m here today to tell you guys about the absolute best places on the island to get your ice cream fix. Now, here on Anna Maria Island, there are plenty of places you can go if ...
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Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream | Cortez Village, FL
Located just west of Bradenton in Cortez Village is Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream! Tyler’s proudly serves the area for nearly 30 years, and for good reason. Tyler’s was founded in 1984 and has since become the best place for a cool tasty treat in the area.
What makes Tyler’s so great for a double scoop of delicious ice cream? It’s hand...
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Blue Marlin Restaurant On Historic Bridge Street
The Blue Marlin Restaurant on Anna Maria Island serves only the freshest local seafood and is a great spot to catch local musicians. Located on Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach the Blue Marlin offers a unique dining experience in an intimate setting. The Blue Marlin is a nautical theme restaurant with local artwork a...
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