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 was located in the city of Anna Maria on Gulf Drive. The restaurant operated in a quaint, renovated house built in 1912. Its creaking floors, eclectic artwork, and fabulous antiques defined the décor of this unusual and charming establishment.
The Food
Meals at the Sign of the Mermaid were known for their generous portions. The menu featured seafood, pasta, chicken, lamb, steaks, appetizers, and unforgettable desserts. Breakfast favorites included the Eggs Andrea, a delicious twist on the classic Benedict. The dinner menu offered a variety of classic dishes with creative flair.
During peak seasons, reservations were highly recommended. The restaurant had a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomed children. While it received mixed reviews, largely due to its age and vintage aesthetic, many diners appreciated the nostalgic charm and the unique journey it offered as part of the dining experience.
Sign of the Mermaid – CLOSED
9707 Gulf Drive
Anna Maria, FL 34216
(941) 778-9399
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Meet Larry Chatt. Larry is the Broker/Owner of Island Real Estate – and has owned Anna Maria Island investment property while residing in New England, Ohio, Colorado, Iowa and across Europe. He and his family have been on the island for decades and Larry has served his community in various roles with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
This wonderful restaurant is very unique and different all in one. Many of our guests have enjoyed a wonderful dinner at this location for many years. The portions are very large, but they do offer a lighter fare to share, which saves room for their 1st place award winning Key Lime Pie by the Crisco/Food Network competition in Orlando, Florida. Even if you do not have room, take it back to your room or home to enjoy as a midnight snack! 🙂
If you have any questions about this restaurant, please call us directly and we will make a reservation for you.
Enjoy and post a comment after you experience this wonderful Dining experience.
I recently returned from a week’s stay on Anna Maria Island. We ate at the Mermaid the first night we were there, and had two other dinners and two breakfasts there. Obviously, we loved it! Each time we had dinner there we had the key lime pie, even if we took it to go back to our beach house. It’s the best key lime pie I’ve ever had! Cannot wait to come back next year –
I agree with you the Sign of the Mermaid is fantastic, and has the very best key lime pie that I have ever tasted. We look forward to seeing you next year Thanks for your comment.