Where to Eat & Drink
Island Dining Guide
Our local favorites — and not a single chain restaurant in sight. Just the way Anna Maria Island likes it.
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Where to Eat & Drink
Dining Guide
Fine Dining & Upscale
3 spotsElegant island dining for special occasions.
Beach Bistro
$$$$Consistently ranked among Florida's best restaurants. Impeccable service, Gulf-front sunsets, and a menu that has earned national acclaim for decades.
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The Waterfront Restaurant
$$$A Pine Avenue gem blending refined coastal cuisine with a warm, neighborhood feel. The grouper and the patio are both worth lingering over.
thewaterfrontrestaurant.net
The Doctor's Office
$$$An intimate craft-cocktail lounge with an inventive small-plates menu. Dim, stylish, and home to the best mixology on the island.
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Waterfront & Sunset Dining
3 spotsToes in the sand, frozen drinks in hand.
The Sandbar Restaurant
$$$Classic AMI waterfront dining with toes-in-the-sand tables and a nightly sunset celebration. Fresh seafood and frozen drinks at their finest.
sandbardining.com
The Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
$$$Gulf-front dining where you can dig your feet into the sand. Come for the sunset, stay for the grouper and live music.
beachhousedining.com
Bridge Street Bistro
$$$Upscale plates and a rooftop bar overlooking the bay. The most elevated view — and cocktail — on Bridge Street.
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Cortez Fishing Village Seafood
5 spotsFresh catch straight from the Gulf.
Star Fish Company
$$A no-frills dockside fish market and restaurant in the historic Cortez village. Some of the freshest seafood you'll ever eat, served by the water.
starfishcompany.com
Tide Tables Restaurant & Marina
$$Waterfront seafood and a laid-back marina vibe. Grab a deck table, order the smoked fish dip, and watch the boats come in.
tidetablescortez.com
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar
$$Marina-side dining with a lively tiki bar and live music. Fresh local catch with a front-row seat to the working waterfront.
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BBQ, Burgers & Casual Eats
6 spotsIsland comfort food at its best.
Grub
$$A beloved local BBQ joint with legendary smoked brisket and ribs. Laid-back island vibes and portions worth every minute of the wait.
grubami.com
Mr. Bones BBQ
$$Quirky, eclectic, and surprisingly great — BBQ alongside global comfort dishes. Don't miss the infamous 'beer coffin.'
Skinny's Place
$A tiny, cash-only burger shack that's been an island icon since 1971. Simple, smashed-to-order burgers done exactly right.
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Breakfast, Cafés & Tacos
3 spotsStart your beach day right.
Ginny's & Jane E's
$A funky café and bakery set inside a vintage general store. Killer cinnamon buns, strong coffee, and one-of-a-kind island charm.
ginnysandjanees.com
Gulf Drive Café
$$A beachfront breakfast institution serving big portions right on the Gulf. Pancakes with a side of sea breeze.
gulfdrivetiki.com
Poppo's Taqueria
$Fresh, fast Baja-style tacos and burritos made to order. The go-to for a quick, healthy bite between beach trips.
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Pizza & Italian
2 spotsSlices and classics, island style.
Oma's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
$$A long-running family favorite for hand-tossed pizza and hearty Italian classics. Cozy, friendly, and reliably delicious.
Solorzano Bros. Pizza
$New York-style pies from a couple of brothers who know their dough. A local go-to for a casual slice.
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Bars & Nightlife
3 spotsWhere the island unwinds after dark.
The Drift In
$A beloved no-frills dive bar with stiff drinks and serious character. The kind of place where everyone feels like a regular.
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D.Coy Ducks
$$A friendly neighborhood bar and grill with live music most nights. Great wings, cold beer, and an unbeatable local crowd.
The Ugly Grouper
$$A big, buzzy bar and restaurant with live music, sports, and a sprawling menu. Always a good time, especially with a group.
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Sweets & Ice Cream
3 spotsThe perfect sweet end to a beach day.
The Donut Experiment
$Made-to-order donuts with build-your-own toppings. A daily sellout and an island morning ritual.
thedonutexperiment.com
Two Scoops
$Hand-dipped ice cream and breakfast favorites in a cheerful island parlor. The perfect sweet end to a beach day.
twoscoopsami.com
Hometown Desserts
$A charming bakery turning out cupcakes, pies, and decadent treats. Everything is made from scratch and worth the calories.
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Where to Shop
Island Shopping
12 of the island's favorite locally owned galleries, boutiques, and specialty shops — no big-box stores, just the kind of finds you can only get on Anna Maria Island.
Art Galleries
3 shopsIsland-made art, photography & craft.
Island Gallery West
GalleryA long-running artist-owned cooperative showcasing original paintings, pottery, glass, and jewelry from more than two dozen local makers.
The Studio at Gulf and Pine
GalleryA bright working gallery on Pine Avenue where you can watch resident artists at work and take home one-of-a-kind island pieces.
studioatgulfandpine.com
Artists' Guild Gallery
GalleryA nonprofit guild rotating fresh exhibitions of members' watercolors, photography, and mixed media throughout the year.
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Boutiques & Apparel
3 shopsCoastal style and beach essentials.
West Coast Surf Shop
Surf & ApparelThe island's original surf shop, slinging boards, swimwear, and sun gear since the 1960s. The friendly crew knows every break in the bay.
Tortuga
BoutiqueA breezy Pine Avenue boutique stocked with relaxed coastal apparel, sandals, and accessories perfect for island living.
Pink & Navy Boutique
BoutiqueA cheerful women's clothing shop with sundresses, resort wear, and gifts in a palette as bright as the beach itself.
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Gifts & Souvenirs
3 shopsTreasures to take a little of the island home.
Shiny Fish Emporium
Gifts & JewelryA delightfully eclectic Pine Avenue shop crammed with handmade jewelry, art, and quirky finds you won't see anywhere else.
Beach Bums
Beach GearYour one-stop Bridge Street shop for beach toys, chairs, and souvenirs — plus bike and cart rentals to get you to the sand.
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Two Sides of Nature
Gifts & DecorA charming gift shop full of coastal home decor, candles, shells, and nature-inspired keepsakes.
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Specialty & Provisions
3 shopsLocal makers, tastes, and finds.
The Feast Olive Oil & Spice
Tasting ShopSample your way through dozens of infused olive oils, balsamics, and small-batch spices at this fragrant Pine Avenue tasting bar.
Heavenly Soaps
Handmade GoodsHandmade soaps, lotions, and bath goods crafted on the island — the whole shop smells like a tropical garden.
Back Alley Treasures
AntiquesA treasure-hunter's paradise of antiques, vintage finds, and consignment tucked just off Bridge Street.
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Hungry Yet?
Many of the island's best restaurants don't take reservations. Expect a wait at dinner time, grab a drink, and settle into the island pace.