Holmes Beach

According to some folks, Dcoy Ducks is Anna Maria Island’s favorite hangout! Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., this local bar is a great place to grab a brewski, play some poker (Texas Hold ‘Em Poker every Monday and Tuesday!) or sit back, relax and enjoy the live music every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. You can also catch some Sunday football action on… Continue Reading Dcoy Ducks

The Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe is located in Holmes Beach where Manatee Avenue meets the Gulf and offers casual gulf-front patio and indoor dining. Formerly known as Cafe on the Beach, AMI Beach Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner the cafe on the beach has an abundant menu selection that will please everyone! Famous for its All-U-Can-Eat Pancakes & Sausage, they also serve fresh omelettes, 1/2 pound… Continue Reading AMI Beach Cafe

One of the only franchise restaurants on Anna Maria Island, Domino’s Pizza offers delivery and carry-out only — a quick and inexpensive solution to dinner or lunch, any time of the week. Order online and take advantage of the daily coupons. Deals include two medium specialty pizzas for $7.99 each, three large 1-topping pizzas for $23.31 and three medium 1-topping pizzas for $5.55 each. Meals Served: Lunch, Dinner Live Entertainment: No Delivery: Yes Visit: 5600… Continue Reading Domino’s Pizza

This family-owned German restaurant  serves traditional German entrees with fresh ingredients. Everything is homemade from the finest Wiener Schnitzel and Beef Goulash to Black Forest Cake and Tyrolean Apple Strudel. They are open Monday- Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and recommend reservations for dinner. If you are looking for something different and a change from Florida seafood, give the Old Hamburg a try. Visit: 3246 East Bay Drive, Holmes… Continue Reading Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus

Located directly across from the Manatee County Public Beach, this is a great place to go to catch a bite to eat after a long day at the beach. This 1950s open-air beach pub is known for their award-winning burgers, draft beer served in frosted mugs, and a carefree, island feel.  Eat in and enjoy the nostalgic photos that line the pine walls along with the old surfboard adorning the… Continue Reading Skinny’s Place

The award-winning Beach Bistro is considered by many as Anna Maria Island’s most romantic fine dining restaurant for more than 25 years. It has received the highest Zagat scores for best food and service in the state of Florida, along with being included in Zagat’s Top Restaurants in America. With its beachfront location, Beach Bistro offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and amazing island sunsets. It serves only the best… Continue Reading Beach Bistro

From the owner of the award-winning Beach Bistro, Eat Here is the less expensive sidekick to the Bistro. It has been selected multiple times as “Best New Restaurant” by newspapers and magazines for both of their locations on Anna Maria Island and in Downtown Sarasota. The restaurant celebrates chef-crafted cookery with presentations of local farm products, such as locally caught seafood, inspired pizza and tacos, fruit-infused cocktails, and craft beer… Continue Reading Eat Here

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

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

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