Finding a spot to eat lunch is easy on Anna Maria Island where restaurants offer mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking views. We’ll start at the north end and make our way down AMI. Rod and Reel Pier The Rod and Reel Pier is a little piece of Old Florida that has served traditional fare, local favorites, and famous fish specials since 1947. Order the grouper sandwich, shrimp po’boy, or a pier...
A lot of the fun of a vacation is dining out. On Anna Maria Island, the choices seem limitless – everything from kid-friendly fare to local seafood to international cuisine. We narrow down the list with some of our favorite selections. Let’s start with breakfast. Order the cinnamon roll at Ginny’s and Jane E’s Bakery Cafe. It’s mouth-watering and enormous – enough for two. Get there early because these cinnamon rolls go fast. ...
Is there a better way to kick off 2024 than a trip to the beach? Anna Maria Island offers temps in the 70s and lots of sunshine, even in December and January. A great thing about AMI is the free Island Trolley, which makes several loops around the island each day. Hop on and off as much as you like until 10:30 p.m. It is a safe and efficient...
Spend your vacation on Anna Maria Island for a laid-back gathering with your family. Being on vacation doesn’t mean giving up your traditions. It just means creating more. Take your Thanksgiving meal, for example. You can still savor your sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, and other holiday favorites. But you won’t have to cook or clean up. Anna Maria Island Beach Café will be open on Thanksgiving. Preorder your Dinner on...
There’s no doubt that your stay on Anna Maria Island will quickly have you searching for some local spots for Happy Hour. We’ve compiled a list to take the guesswork out of it and allow you to feel right at home in our beachside community. Beach House Waterfront Restaurant 200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach (941) 779-2222 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 2-4 p.m. Beach House offers half-price drinks and appetizers at...
Anna Maria Island has always been famous for its outdoor dining options. Who doesn’t want to dine with their toes in the powdery white sand and the sun warming their face? As vacationers venture back to the island ready to enjoy some much deserved, safe, relaxation. From laid back to super chic here are a few of Beach Retreats favorite places to dine Alfresco. Hungry for breakfast? The best pancakes...
