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    Anchor Inn

    4.1 (23 reviews)
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    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jill F.

    AMI might be the best kept secret in all of FL. Having spent 11 days there over Xmas/NY, we were so happy with every aspect of this little gem. Although it would be difficult to rank our favorites when it comes down to restaurants, beaches, activities, etc., hands down the Anchor Inn was the highlight of our trip. I could rave to you about the ice cold drinks, festive music, pinball and pool tables... But none of those elements even remotely compared to the awesome locals and fabulous bartenders that we quickly became friends with. But this post is regarding the Anchor Inn, so praising the bartenders is my top priority. Brad, single-handedly the most insightful and thought-provoking bartender that I've ever met. And his hair is great, too. The Brothers, both equally charming and pleasant to be around. And last, but not least and never to be forgotten, the tough as nails/sweet like honey Kirsten. You are a true Diamond, little sister. The four of you will be the top reasons that we will definitely be back to AMI in the not so distant future.

    This is in the mens room. As a Former Marine, I love that they support our military.

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    We heard this bar was fun so took our large group of 10. However, Bartender Steve was very rude to us. We would never return here.

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    5 years ago

    Anchor Inn, Great local dive bar w pool tables and darts! Juke box w endless options and nice locals to chat with.

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    4 years ago

    Good dive bar is right. Pack-a-day crowd. A little smoky but nice folks around the bar. Very local

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    8 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Anchor Inn is still a great bar! Friendly people and excellent drinks and service. Stop in for a nice experience.

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    8 years ago

    Dive bar central here!!!!!!! Great little hangout. Smokers bar. I don't like that but all in good fun. Good little spot to check out.

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    11 years ago

    Old school smokers bar. Great bartenders and friendly patrons! It is an Island landmark.

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    11 years ago

    Love the late nights! Brad is awesome! Take the monkey bus there on late nights. It's always a great time!

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    The Doctor’s Office

    4.0(303 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Absolutely -- corrected version:…read more The Doctor's Office was one of those meals where everything we ordered was memorable. Such a cool concept, but more importantly, the food and drinks absolutely delivered. We started with the Lobstercargots -- chunks of lobster baked in herbed garlic butter and served with fresh-baked focaccia for dipping. Forget escargot; this is the way to do it. The bread soaking up that garlic butter might have been worth the trip by itself. The Bistro Blue Tomato Soup was fantastic. Rich, smooth and full of flavor, with the signature syringe of Grey Goose. "Goose the soup!" Great presentation and even better soup. For the main course, the Famous Bistro Bouillabaisse was outstanding. Lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, grouper, mussels and clams in a saffron tomato broth, with more fresh-baked bread for dipping. Beautiful dish and absolutely delicious. And then there's the Street Corn Named Desire cocktail made with butter-washed tequila. What a drink! The street-corn garnish and seasoned rim make it one of the most creative cocktails I've had in a long time -- and it tastes as good as it looks. The Doctor's Office manages to be fun and clever without the concept overshadowing the food. Excellent meal, creative cocktails and great attention to detail. Definitely a place we'll come back to.

    The Doctor's Office on Anna Maria Island is SUCH a cool experience. The whole concept is fun and…read morequirky--an old doctor's office turned into an intimate cocktail bar and restaurant, with so many little details that play into the theme. Service was friendly and accommodating, and they start you off with "wellness shots" which is super fun! The cocktails were creative, beautiful, and seriously good. I had the PInk Paloma Club with was equally as refreshing as it was garnished beautifullyrics. The food absolutely held its own! The lobstercargot were rich and delicious, the warm brioche rolls with maple butter were dangerously good. We tried both versions of the grouper, our entrées were beautifully presented and packed with flavor, fish cooked perfectly. Everything felt thoughtful and elevated without being stuffy. We had to finish with two dessert cocktails off the "clinical trials" menu, one was a tequila espresso martini, and one was a take on a Dubai chocolate martini. Perfect ending! The atmosphere is cozy, unique, and a little unexpected--exactly the kind of place I love finding while traveling. Definitely worth an "appointment" if you're on Anna Maria Island.

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    Duck tacos - blackberry BBQ to die for!

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    Salt Bar and Table - Blackened black grouper over homemade linguine in a vodka sauce!

    Salt Bar and Table

    4.4(182 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We had a great experience dining at this restaurant, would definitely recommend. Friendly service,…read morecreative dishes and great value. We started with the carpaccio and artichokes to share: the carpaccio was pretty good, nothing too special. The artichokes were amazing. One of the best artichoke appetizers I've ever had. They were soft and tender and the sauce paired deliciously well. Very unique. I highly recommend trying. Scallop appetizer: the scallops were cooked very well, I thought the caramelized onions were not cooked that memorably, they also weren't my favorite pairing with this dish. The sauce was ok, the scallops were the star, the other components were not the best but I enjoyed the appetizer Shrimp and scallops linguine: (blackened) The shrimp and scallops were very tasty and well cooked. The pasta was al dente and sauce was good, maybe could use a bit of salt but the dish overall was very good. Gnocchi and medallions: the gnocchi was surprisingly good, it's hard to get good gnocchi but these were really good. The sauce was delicious!! And the medallions were cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I'm ordering this again when I come back. Sea bass: really good dish composition. The eggplant and zucchini ratatouille paired really good with the pesto and the mashed potatoes, and the star of the show was the fish, cooked really well and seasoned very nicely (got it blackened). Highly recommend. Brussels sprouts were also a really enjoyable side. I will happily come back :)

    Salt has been a great addition to the Bradenton Beach / Anna Maria area…read more Great list of cocktails (more upscale) which the area needed. Love the ambiance of the outdoor patio with live music on weekends. I enjoy the Linguini and the Milanese. Servers are super friendly and it is relatively quick.

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    Gnocchi & Medallions with grilled bread

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