Most Anna Maria resorts boasts formal restaurants with upscale menus, but the real flavor of the island is best sampled at its low-key beachfront restaurants. For ribs and burgers, head to casual eateries lining Holmes Beach. For jerk chicken or bangers and mash, head to Bradenton Beach where tropical-themed waterfront bars boast eclectic menus. Venture to the mainland, where even more fine dining choices await.
Employee Pick
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 South Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria
(941) 788-1515
www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
(941) 788-6444
www.beachbistro.com
Beachhouse Restaurant
200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach
(941) 779-2222
www.groupersandwich.com
Joe's Eats & Sweets
219 Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach
(941) 779-2222
www.joeseatsandsweets.com
Rotten Ralph's
902 South Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria Island
200 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach
(941) 778-1604
www.rottenralphs.com
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
100 Spring Avenue, Bradenton
(941) 778-0444
www.sandbar-restaurant.com
Sharky's Steak and Sea Grille
2519 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton
(941) 779-9151
www.sharkysseagrill.com
The Bridgetender Inn
155 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach
(941) 778-4849
www.bridgetenderinn.com
The Originals
www.freshoriginals.com
The Sun House Restaurant
111 Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach
(941) 782-1122
www.thesunhouserestaurant.com
Tortilla Bay
5318 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
(941) 788-FOOD (3663)
www.tortilla-bay.com
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