Restaurants

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Welcome, fellow food enthusiasts and island hoppers! If you’re setting sails – or rather, wheels – to Anna Maria Island, you likely have sun, sea, and sand on your mind. But let’s talk about another crucial ‘S’ – sustenance. Here, you’ll find a haven (oops, scratch that), a top-notch spot for some of the best eats on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Anna Maria Island might be a quaint slice of paradise,...

One of the highlights of vacationing is getting to sample some local cuisine. Anna Maria Island lies next to the emerald waters of the Mexican Gulf and delivers an epic, diverse culinary scene. Enjoy everything from seafood to Bavarian delights from numerous restaurants on Anna Maria Island. As you plan your getaway to the sunny South Coast, here are some of Anna Maria Island’s most renowned restaurants worth checking out....

Located in historic Cortez Village, just south of Anna Maria Island, this hidden treasure is a local favorite. With fresh seafood delivered at its docks, the food is amazing and the prices are the lowest in town. The beautiful views and waterfront dining add to the already amazing atmosphere created by the family-oriented environment which also features live music every weekend (Friday-Sunday). Enjoy Florida at its best and listen to...

Located in Anna Maria on Gulf Drive, Dips is the perfect spot for ice cream and candy. This family-owned and operated ice cream shop is definitely a favorite of locals and visitors as it has been voted the #1 ice cream shop on Anna Maria Island by the Anna Maria Island Sun eight times! Take a different kind of dip at Dips selecting from its 32 flavors of ice cream,...

According to some folks, Dcoy Ducks is Anna Maria Island’s favorite hangout! Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., this local bar is a great place to grab a brewski, play some poker (Texas Hold ‘Em Poker every Monday and Tuesday!) or sit back, relax and enjoy the live music every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. You can also catch some Sunday football action on...

Bortell’s Lounge is another favorite spot for locals and visitors looking for a place to quench their thirst, shoot a round of pool and boogie to the tunes on the juke box! Located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, just a short walk from the Gulf of Mexico beach, the bar/lounge is open from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m....

The historic Anna Maria City Pier is a great place to take a stroll, fish (fishing is free when you purchase anything at the restaurant or bait shop!), buy some authentic jewelry or grab a great meal. Located at the end of the 750-foot-long pier is the appropriately-named City Pier Gril. The waterfront restaurant is open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10:00 p.m. Friday...