Anna Maria

It’s time to start daydreaming about your next summer vacation, and we’ll bet Anna Maria Island has been crossing your mind! With scenery that rivals the Caribbean islands and a wealth of activities available, Anna Maria Island has always been a favorite of vacationers year-round, but especially shines during the popular summer season. It’s an ideal way to get a taste of the tropical lifestyle without ever leaving the country… Continue Reading Book Your Summer 2022 Getaway Now!

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,… Continue Reading Dips

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.… Continue Reading Bortell’s Lounge

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 Restaurant. 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… Continue Reading City Pier Restaurant

Family owned and operated for over 10 years, Ocean Star’s number one priority is its customers. From the quality of its food to the level of its service they give it all 100 percent. Traditional Japanese menu items mixed with sushi, wines, beer and sake, along with daily fresh sushi specials, Ocean Star truly has something for everyone. Ocean Star has two location — in Bradenton and, its newest location,… Continue Reading Ocean Star

Rod & Reel Pier Restaurant is a local favorite for residents and visitors alike and is an institution in the city of Anna Maria. It sits at the end of a pier on Tampa Bay and offers incredible views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, but seating is limited, and larger parties will be divided up into separate tables. Visit: 875 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria, Florida 34216 Contact: 941-778-1885 Connect:… Continue Reading Rod & Reel Pier Restaurant

Poppa’s delivers authentic Mission style Mexican food using well-sourced ingredients, like organic produce and antibiotic/hormone free meats, at a reasonable price. In every aspect, they strive to make sure that they’re elevating accepted standards and surprising your expectations. At Poppo’s they’ve got something to prove. They figure it’s about time that people have the option of a meal on the go that doesn’t sacrifice the standards they practice at home.… Continue Reading Poppo’s Taqueria

Hometown Desserts creates delicious desserts and custom cakes and also offers wholesale pricing to local restaurants. They opened a retail shop on Anna Maria’s historical Pine Avenue in October 2013, but continue to sell to many restaurants through its wholesale division. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., be sure to stop by to pick up your own hometown favorite dessert!… Continue Reading Hometown Desserts

Located in the city of Anna Maria, Anna Maria Donuts is Anna Maria Island’s only donut shop and features made-to-order donuts and fresh roasted, fresh ground and fresh brewed coffee. To find out what a made-to-order donut really is, just stop in to take a look and bite! Meals Served: No Live Entertainment: No Delivery: No Visit: 210 C Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida 34216 Contact: 941-896-3172  |  Email Connect:… Continue Reading Anna Maria Donuts | The Donut Experiment

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