Off-Island

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… Continue Reading Cortez Kitchen

Located in Longboat Key, Harry’s Continental Kitchen invites you to relax and enjoy the beautifully prepared flavors from their culinary team. Their mission is to bring exciting, exquisitely real, gourmet cuisine to the area. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials featuring fresh seafood, soups, salads, sides, and other delicious dishes. They also have a service where they will cook the fish you catch! Just call… Continue Reading Harry’s Continental Kitchen

Not too far from Anna Maria Island is Bonefish Grill, a casual dining seafood restaurant located in Bradenton. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, the menu includes seafood dishes from shrimp, scallops, tuna, swordfish and crab, along with American dishes of steak and hamburgers. There are also daily specials as well as the signature Bang Bang Shrimp (pictured) for only $5 on Wednesdays. Gluten-free and kids’ menus available as well. Hours: Monday through Wednesday… Continue Reading Bonefish Grill

Mattison’s offers a comfortable elegance with a Mediterranean flair in their elegant, friendly, and fun atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood, lamb, aged beef, and duck, as well as a complete tapas menu. For those watching the pounds, they have an extensive gluten-free menu for lunch and dinner. The Sunset Menu special is available daily from 4-6pm, featuring a three-course dinner for $25. On Sundays from 11am-3pm they are open… Continue Reading Mattison’s Forty-One

Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream has been serving customers for more than 25 years. Located right over the bridge on Cortez Road, the gourmet old fashion ice cream is made fresh on site. Family-owned and operated in the historic Cortez Village, they have made more than 300 new flavors since the founding of Tyler’s. Each batch of ice cream is made in small five-gallon batches to ensure taste and freshness. For… Continue Reading Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream

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

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

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

Located on the bayside of north Longboat Key in the heart of Longboat Village, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub was built in 1912. Spared when a 1921 hurricane wiped out large chunks of the island, this “Old Florida”-style restaurant is considered one of the 12 oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key. It serves fresh, local seafood in a unique atmosphere on beautiful Sarasota Bay, has a private dock and offers… Continue Reading Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub

Swordfish Grill and Tiki is located just south of Anna Maria Island in the fishing village of Cortez. Cortez is like a little jewel, a throwback to another time when life was less complicated, and when Florida could be translated into sun, fun, seafood and friends. If you haven’t experienced Swordfish Grill, you are missing out on a mellow, laid-back and delicious time of dining on the waterfront and letting… Continue Reading Swordfish Grill and Tiki