DINING

Best Breakfast on the Island

It’s true what they say: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What’s even more important than just having breakfast is what you eat and where you eat it. Having breakfast in the right spot can set the... Read more

Florida’s Finest Paradise Bagels

Paradise Bagels Café and Catering Anna Maria Island has the perfect beaches, but it may also lay claim to the perfect bagels at Paradise Bagels. There’s a rotating door of people coming and going, picking up special orders, grabbing a... Read more

Anna Maria Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day, 2017

If you’re going to be on Anna Maria Island for Thanksgiving, there are plenty of fun activities for the whole family. It’s the same great vacation with fewer crowds! There’s no doubt that a vacation can make the holiday season... Read more

The French Table: A New Family-Owned French Eatery

The French Table has been dubbed a hidden gem among Anna Maria Island restaurants – it’s so good that the locals might want to keep it that way. Among Anna Maria activities and other dining options lies The French Table,... Read more

Duffy’s Tavern on Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island is unique because of the fact that so many of the island’s restaurants and businesses are still family owned, a defining characteristic of “Old Florida” that the local community has long maintained. While you are staying in... Read more

Ginny & Jane E’s

Ginny & Jane E’s is a frequently visited Anna Maria Island restaurant and a local favorite for many reasons — the vibe, the history, great food, and how easy it is to get there! The atmosphere of this unique spot... Read more

Starfish Company

Starfish Company is a casual seafood market and Anna Maria Island restaurant with scenic outdoor picnic-style seating on a dock, friendly service and small focused selection of satisfying locally sourced seafood dishes. Don’t worry about dressing up, feel free to... Read more

The Waterfront Restaurant

The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island is a local favorite for its consistently high quality cuisine and impressive waterfront beach views. Customers here often stop by after visiting the City Pier, and many former customers recommend it as one... Read more

Blue Marlin Restaurant

Whenever you’re craving a dinner featuring some of the local seafood delicacies that Anna Maria Island is well known for, the Blue Marlin Restaurant is where you’ll find plenty of them. This top tier Anna Maria Island Restaurant is located... Read more

Island Ocean Star Restaurant

The Island Ocean Star Restaurant on Anna Maria Island is where you’ll find expertly prepared Japanese cuisine including sushi, teppanyaki entrees, salads, and plenty of other healthy options. With a scenic waterfront location at a harbor on Bimini Bay, this... Read more