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Island Fresh Market specializes in local seafood, locally grown seasonal vegetables, spices and condiments. The seafood selection changes daily, they offer whole fish, fillets, wild caught Florida shrimp by the pound. Your fish can also be steam onsite at no extra charge. They also have fully prepared items which include salads, soups, dips and spreads, desserts and take-away meals. Visit: 5604 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 Contact: 941-567-6130

Best known for its atmosphere, Drift In is the coolest little dive bar on Anna Maria Island. Located on the south end of the island, Drift-In AMI is definitely a place to meet and mingle with the locals and get a taste of island culture. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter. No food and no smoking are allowed inside, but large drinks are served! Meals… Continue Reading Drift-In AMI

Located at Manatee Landings Marina on the Manatee River, Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar offers a unique experience featuring amazing waterfront views, gourmet food, drinks, and live music, all in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere! Featuring live music six nights a week with performances from the best local bands and guest musicians, this is definitely a place to check out if wanting to venture off Anna Maria Island to a good meal.… Continue Reading Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar

Tortilla Bay serves Tex-Mex food made fresh every day. A casual dining place that serves great food fast and efficiently. Some of the items on their menu include burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, quesadillas, beer, and wine. Open from Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Closed Sundays. Address: 5318 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 Phone: 941-778-3663 Website: www.tortilla-bay.com

Located directly on the Manatee River, Pier 22 offers indoor and outdoor waterfront dining with an extensive menu ranging from sushi, fresh fish, steaks, and wild game. The restaurant has multiple private dining rooms, an elegant ballroom, and a casual patio. They also offer offsite catering. Pier 22 is one of the best fine dining places in Bradenton. They also feature live music Thursdays-Saturdays on the waterfront outdoor patio, Tiki… Continue Reading Pier 22

A favorite location for locals and tourists, The Sandbar Restaurant serves the freshest seafood on the island. Enjoy the Florida sunset during dinner inside the dining room or outside on the covered deck with your toes in the soft white sand. Since 2008, The Sandbar has been chosen by brides as the Best of the Best for Ceremony and Reception Site on the West Coast of Florida by the Knot‘s… Continue Reading The Sandbar Restaurant

One of the best Sarasota fine dining and romantic restaurants on Longboat Key. Located inside a historic wooden cottage,  offers exemplary service in a charming and friendly atmosphere. The staff goes out of their way to please their diners. Let them know if you have any special dietary requirements and they will create something that will fit. Upstairs is the Haye Loft, the Bar and Dessert Room, which also features… Continue Reading Euphemia Haye

Holy Cow Ice Cream & Other Cool Stuff is a family-owned ice cream parlor. We offer old fashioned, homemade taste in 20 varieties along with soft serve and extraordinary customer service. Come in and enjoy a milkshake or malt in any available flavor while you play a game of checkers and enjoy our ice cream parlor. Every evening at 7:00 p.m., we feed our sharks and eels in our huge… Continue Reading Holy Cow Ice Cream

Island Gourmet Grill offers a combination of Italian and American dishes. Clean Florida atmosphere that has a slight modern hint. Dine-in or take-out with free delivery on Anna Maria Island. Menu includes handmade thin crust pizza, seafood, steak, and chicken. Providing an exquisite menu that features true American cuisine in a hip environment, Island Gourmet Grill creates palate teasing dishes that guests will enjoy. With its clean, Florida atmosphere meshed… Continue Reading Island Gourmet Grill

  Located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, Slim’s Place is a unique neighborhood sports bar, which also serve great food and occasional live entertainment. In fact, Slim’s Place is rated as one of the best restaurants on Anna Maria Island by Trip Advisor! Its menu features a wide selection of food designed to please everyone, including the vegan! Its chefs utilizes local seafood and market fresh vegetables to… Continue Reading Slim’s Place