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    Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe

    3.8 (281 reviews)
    ModerateFast Food
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Or Fish Tacos (2)
    Ellie C.

    A convenient beachfront dining spot right on Manatee public beach. It's order-at-the-counter style with the option for takeout (50 cents more) or dine-in (you get a number and your food is brought to you). They have lots of plastic beach chairs for dine-in and wires overhead to prevent seagulls from swooping in to steal your food. We got the grilled fish tacos and they were absolutely delicious and at a fair price for a beachfront location ($14 for two reasonably sized tacos). Our food was prepared quickly and was warm and fresh. I would definitely come back for a beach day lunch or snack!

    Kimberley K.

    Anna Maria Island Beach Café is officially on my radar as the perfect spot to bring my mother and her friends for a relaxing beach day. Everything there is so easy. The food is right on the sand, the bathrooms are close by, and the beach is only a few steps from anything you need. They even have those little shops where you can grab sunscreen, hats, floats, or whatever you forgot in the car or at home. The whole setup feels a little like cruise-ship convenience mixed with a touch of Disney charm and the comfort of a 55-and-over community, and somehow it works. It brings the seventy-plus crowd and the grandkids together in a way that feels natural and fun. It's simple, accessible, and stress-free, which is exactly why I can see us spending a really lovely day there.

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    Brianna M.

    First time ever stumbling on this place as this isn't my usual beach spot but nonetheless it was a great find!! I will definitely be back as they have so many yummy things to eat on the menu. I was not there too long so just grabbed a drink and was not disappointed, service was great, everything was fast and extremely clean, bonus points to the tiki cafe for discounted refills when you buy the tumbler cups and/or the whole pineapple situation as you see in the pic! Always planning my next trip back to try the all you can eat pancakes!!

    Trish L.

    Our group stopped at the AMI beach cafe for drinks and lunch during our beach day this past week. The service T the bar counter was phenomenal. The bartenders were friendly and prompt. We all were sold on the insulated cups because of the discounted refills forever and their ability to hold ice on the 85+ degree beach for a long period of time. The food menu was typical for what you'd see at a beachside cafe, but the quality and portions were surprising. My friend and I decided to split an order of chicken tenders, sweet potato waffle fries, and the chicken cesar salad wrap. It was entirely too much food! All of it was delicious, though. The waffle fries would've been a little crispier, but they tasted great. The chicken tenders came with at least 6 piled high on top of regular fries that unfortunately lacked salt and were a little squishy. The chicken cesar salad wrap was served warm, packed full of chicken, cheese, lettuce, and cesar dressing. We're looking forward to future visits to this cafe!

    Breakfast spot
    Jeanine L.

    Excellent food, staff and location. Loved breakfast here. Just perfect for lazy beach day. Shop staff really nice ladies

    Johanny V.

    Great relax beach cafe. Food is good, but not amazing. We had some burgers that were decent and wraps were actually pretty good. But mostly Come here for the views and the beach. You ordered your food from a window and they bring it to you.

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    Sanjay G.

    Anna maria island beach cafe: right on the beach, small tiki bar, food options (seafood- burgers, salads, and sandwiches), and ice cream. order a beer, or cocktail, or enjoy the stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico while you eat. When you visit Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, you'll feel like you're in paradise. If you're looking for a fun place to spend the day, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe is the perfect spot. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is laid-back. Sit at a table on the beach, wiggling your toes in the sand while sipping a rum runner. Daily entertainment starts at 5:30 PM we ordered fish and chips, and beer (see the sea, sand & sun with beer in hand). spent around 60-70 minutes while the sun was about to set, we left to see the sunset from Rod & Reel Pier. time well spent... Parking: Municipal Parking, It is free but gets full easily, so wait in one lane for 10-15 minutes, and you can grab a spot

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    The food & service was fabulous! The only drawback was all the bees, but, I realize that bees in the area are a good thing, so I'm not even mad about it, just dropped a star and wanted to let ppl know, in case they have allergies to bees, in which case this is not a great option. I'll say again, tho, the food was REALLY good and I'll definitely be back! EDITED to say "I love when business owners write back!" And, I was a tool for docking a star on account of BEES!‍

    This is the side seating. So many tables
    Heily P.

    I really like this beach and having all of these food options there makes it taste better then maybe it is. Overall they have great customer service, so many options, and great prices. We enjoyed our lunch and will def eat from here again. I highly recommend

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    Atmosphere is fun but don't waste your time for breakfast. Food was less than average and service was minimal

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    Food was good but a bird pooped on my phone and it was a over all good experience would be 5 stars if it weren't for the bird

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    Are Dogs allowed?

    They are unable to have dogs on their property. Probably because it's county.

    Due to Covid issues, is the tiki bar open? What are the hours ???…

    Yes, the tiki bar is open! Our hours are up to date on our Yelp page, website, facebook page, and google listing.

    Are all you can eat pancakes same price for kids?

    Yes. $5.99 for kids or adults.

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