Anna Maria Island Restaurant Guide...
One of the most memorable things about visiting Anna Maria Island is the food.
There are so many great restaurants to eat at, and it's been far too long since we last dedicated a post to the gastronomical pleasures available to those visiting this Gulf Island Paradise called Anna Maria Island.
I'm sure you'll agree that, no matter where you spend your vacation, discovering great places to eat lunch and dinner can be exciting, healthy and memorable.
Sure your Anna Maria vacation rental may have come with a fully equipped kitchen, but why waste your vacation time cooking and doing dishes when there are so many Anna Maria Island restaurants that offer amazing food and a fantastic atmosphere.
Here are just some of the many great restaurants you'll find on your Anna Maria Island vacation.
Lunch Anna Maria Island Style
Atlanta Bread Company Bakery and Cafe
Take a break from the beach during your Anna Maria Island vacation and visit the Atlanta Bread Company Bakery and Cafe in Bradenton. They serve up soups, cold and hot sandwiches and salads too. They also have smoothies and espresso drinks. Prices are reasonable and the cafe allows customers to create their own lunch combinations by mixing and matching the many soups, half sandwiches and half salads made fresh daily.
Sandbar Restaurant
The Sandbar Restaurant is another great choice for an Anna Maria lunch break in the sun. The menu is full of regional favorites like crab cakes, grouper ruebens, coconut shrimp salads and old standards with a twist like a buffalo meat burger. Again, prices are reasonable and if you miss lunch, they have an expanded version of the menus during its early bird and dinner hours. You can eat in or you can eat out on their ocean-front deck.
Casual and Family Dinners Close To Your Anna Maria Vacation Rental
Mr. Bones BBQ
If you and your family are looking for a casual place to spend an evening during your Anna Maria Island vacation, check out Mr. Bones BBQ. The restaurant's owners are so confident in the quality of food they serve, that ketchup, salt and pepper aren't even allowed in the dining room. The menu is extensive and isn't limited to just barbeque. They also offer home made subs, salads, fried and curried rice and other India-inspired dishes. Prices range depending on you menu choice, but they are family friendly.
Rotten Ralph's
Another excellent choice in casual Anna Maria Island dinners is Rotten Ralph's. With two locations, it should be easy to find. Dinner entres include salads, burgers, seafood items like clam strips, popcorn shrimp and fish and chips, steaks and pastas. Make sure to save room for key lime or peanut butter pie at the end of your meal.
Romantic Anna Maria Island Vacation Dinners
Bonefish Grill
If you're looking for a romantic dinner, head to the Bonefish Grill, located nearby the Anna Maria vacation rentals in Bradenton. The Bonefish Grill specializes in fish, though the menu also offers pork, chicken and beef dishes, as well as soups and salads for those with a lighter appetite. The restaurant also boasts a large menu of specialty cocktails and an extensive wine list.
The Bonefish Grill aims to teach customers about different types of fish, how it's best cooked and where each type comes from. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, ahi tuna, Snake River rainbow trout, cold water lobster tails and scallops.
Beach Bistro
The Beach Bistro is another romantic option for your Anna Maria Island vacation. Known as the 'Best Little Restaurant in Florida', the Beach Bistro is included into Zagat's famous 'Top Restaurants in America' guide and has been listed as one of Florida's top 20 restaurants for the past eight years.
The menu offers fresh seafood, lamb, beef and chicken with all the extra soups, salads and fixings. Prices range from about 11 bucks all the way up to $78 for a feature dish that includes lamb, lobster and foie gras. The Beach Bistro is located in Holmes Beach within walking distance of some of Anna Maria Island's best vacation rentals.
Even if you chose to vacation on a budget by taking advantage of your vacation rental kitchens, be sure to take a break from cooking and get out and enjoy the local Anna Maria Island restaurants. The few restaurants we've listed above are just a small sampling of what Anna Maria Island has to offer. These are just a few of the many places to eat during your Anna Maria Island vacation.
With so many fine restaurants available, you'll want to come back for an Anna Maria Island vacation year after year just so you can try them all.
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