Though only 7 miles in length, Anna Maria Island leaves no opportunity for boredom. Whether out in the sun or enjoy a shopping day on Pine Avenue, there’s something for everyone, including incredible dining. Anna Maria Island restaurants, diners, and cafes ensure no one goes hungry. Here are the most popular restaurants of all time on Anna Maria Island.
The Waterfront Restaurant
Across from Anna Maria City Pier, you’ll find the elegant Waterfront Restaurant, complete with the ambiance and décor of old, laid-back Florida. Open-air patio views give diners a great view of the Gulf, perfectly complementing the fine meal. The restaurant uses fresh, natural flavors, and its menu offers rare seasonal items provided by local watermen. Some of the best beer and wine menus can also be found here.
You can visit The Waterfront Restaurant at 111 S. Bay Blvd between 11:30 am and 9 pm.
Sandbar Seafood + Spirits
The Sandbar Restaurant offers a unique toes-in-the-sand dining experience that you won’t find anywhere else. The food focuses on Authentic Old Florida recipes but also dabbles in the new and exotic. Their fresh Anna Maria Island seafood is a menu staple, but plenty of other options are available to those looking for something different.
A few menu items include Gulf Shrimp Ceviche, Oysters on the Half Shell, Garlic Crab, and Sandbar Smoked Fish Dip.
Visit The Sandbar Restaurant at 100 Spring Avenue. The restaurant is open daily: Monday to Thursday from 11:30 am to 9 pm, Friday from 11:30 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm.
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
Enjoy fresh seafood while enjoying live local musicians at the Blue Marlin. For those who aren’t avid seafood lovers, the restaurant offers its famous steak sandwich, short ribs, and roasted chicken. Local artwork and pictures tastefully decorate the restaurant, giving it an ambiance you’re sure to love.
The Blue Marlin is located at 121 Bridge Street and is open from 5 pm to 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and from 5 pm to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Anna Maria Beach Café
This beachfront café is well known for its all-you-can-eat breakfast option: Pay $5.99 for unlimited pancakes before 11 am, plus three additional sausages. The whole family can enjoy a delicious and affordable breakfast or brunch right on the beach!
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Breakfast lasts on weekdays from 7:30 am to 11 am and goes until noon on weekends. You can find Anna Maria Island Beach Café at the end of State Road 64 and Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.
Ginny and Jane E’s
This Anna Maria Island breakfast restaurant offers delicious breakfast options and sells unique gifts, local art, and beachwear. Its freshly-baked cinnamon rolls are legendary – and as big as your head! You can also find sticky buns, skillets, homemade pancakes, and crème Brulee French toast. Come on by for a great breakfast and some souvenir shopping!
Opening hours are from 7 am-4 pm every day, and the café is located at 9807 Gulf Drive.
The Donut Experiment
Design your own donuts at The Donut Experiment. Choose types, toppings, and icing to create your own unique combo from scratch. It’s a place the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Visit the Donut Experiment at 210c Pine Avenue daily from 7 am to 1 pm.
Anna Maria Island Vacation Rentals
While planning your stay, consider our full range of vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island, including luxury, condo, waterfront, and pet-friendly rentals. Rentals are available to meet all needs and budgets.
Plan your trip today, and be sure to try a few of these fabulous Anna Maria Island restaurants!
