Recently ate at Slim's Place, and while everyone ordered Philly cheese Steak hoagy's I opted for a…read morelarge Caesar salad. It was hand's down the best Caesar I've ever had!!!!! I would love to know what kind of dressing because it was outside... Kudos to Slim's!!!!

Service is god awful. The staff should spend less time catering to the locals/regulars and…read moreconcentrate more on their job. Their efficiency will improve and their customer service scores will go up.

I was in town for a work trip and a beach dinner is a must! It was very busy for a Tuesday evening,…read morebut we were able to grab a drink and wait outside for our table (a quick 20 minutes!) The cowboy shrimp is a MUST ORDER!!! Delicious and the sauce paired with the focaccia is end game. I got the grouper tacos - perfectly blackened and a kick of flavor! The rice and beans was also good. Others at my table got the shrimp tacos and and coconut shrimp that were said to be good as well. Service was phenomenal, quick and overall a great vibe! Plus it's a perk to be able to run onto the beach for a quick sunset pic while waiting for our food. :)

We spent the day at the beach and had dinner at the Sandbar after. Valet was $45 for dinner and the…read moreday at the beach. The atmosphere was fine and the service was great! We started with the coconut shrimp. It was good. I got the hogfish with polenta. The polenta was excellent. For me the hogfish was just okay. It was very thin and the fry didn't have much flavor. We also had the shrimp and grits which was fantastic! It was super rich I am glad that we split everything. It was so interesting to have one dish that lacked flavor and the other to be bursting with so much flavor. Overall, the experience was good a little pricey but that is to be expected on the beach. I would come back and try some different options.

From the moment you walk in the door you are met with Irish-American hospitality. We dropped by on…read moreour way to Bean Beach and saw the orange and white Freckled Fin sign and were drawn by the possibility of Kilkenny (my favorite beer - if you don't know) and were met with high vaulted ceilings and an amazing cross- ventilation breeze and Chris the most charismatic bartender, I have ever meet. He loves music, especially hard rock, just ask him about it. The food menu looks amazing including poutine (if you don't know, ask somebody, I can't teach you everything on this review). We ordered the Irish Dip, just like you think, house-made corned beef topped with Swiss, grilled onions and red ale au jus dipping sauce. Absolutely delicious, the bread was fresh the sandwich was enough of everything and the au jus was le creme on the top. If you feel like chicken try their house make potato chips encrusted chicken tenders with omg good tater tots. All the food looks amazing. Drop by this summer and tell Chris the bartenders that Gigi sent you! You won't regret it!!! See the pictures.

Awesome neighborhood pub! They opened for the USA men's hockey game and it was packed at 8 am that…read moreSunday! Great drinks and food. Our bartender, Jordyn, was the BEST. She was our bartender on several occasions and made the best cocktails, and had the nicest personality! Can't wait to return!

Food was excellent, ambiance was great, service was a bit slow. We would definitely wait for a…read moretable again- lots of games to keep you busy while you wait.

We stopped in for lunch on a hot Florida afternoon and were pleasantly surprised! The fried shrimp…read morewas some of the best I've had - perfectly crispy, flavorful and cooked just right. The grilled grouper tacos were unique and delicious, served in a crispy cheesy shell that really set them apart from your typical fish tacos. The kids enjoyed their meals too, especially the corn dog and burger with fries. To top it all off, the Ami Sunset drink was refreshing and hit the spot in the heat. Great food, generous portions and a relaxing atmosphere. We'd definitely stop back the next time we're in the area!

5 stars on customer service. Per the man of the house, the men's restroom is 1 star…read more Matt brought us to our table right away (he met us outside by the main entrance) . Annmarie was our wonderful server and even brought me an in-house made sauce for my salmon burger. It paired well with my salmon sandwich she recommended. My personal bartender was Tanya. I hope so spelled that correctly. I suppose the other likely option would have an "o". Anyhow, all in all, a wonderful overall dining experience. Definitely returning the next time we're in town.

Solid food, fresh fish and excellent service! Love the space and the people! Can't go wrong! Our…read moreentire table of 8 was super happy with every drink and every dish! The timing was perfect! Love!

Skinny's is an institution…read more Whenever we're in town, no matter what we have going on, we need to stop at Skinny's. Plenty of seating options inside and out, sand flooring everywhere The food is prime - burgers are juicy and flavorful & the fries and onion rings are always hot and crispy. Great bang for your buck too!!

stopped today at Skinny's. we hear from the locals they love it. staff was friendly. food came out…read morequick. tots were spot on. my son and I had the double and my wife had the bacon cheeseburger. all of us loved the burger. shared the tots. it's open air. tables outside and a few inside, lots of fans for a breeze but it's a little warm so be prepared. food was excellent and we can't wait to go again when we are back in Longboat Key.

Fun place right in Fernando's Beach for a quick bite or to watch a game. We had the pretzel -…read moreserved hot and fresh with cheese dip and a tasty brown mustard. Also had the lobster crab dip that tasted more like crab - had to hunt for the lobster. They make a very good version of the BVI Painkiller served at Level 1,2 or 3 - depending on 'how much pain you tryin' ta kill.' No evidence that it is authentic Pussers rum, but the flavor was pretty legit with fresh ground nutmeg. The upstairs wasn't open when we arrived for a late lunch. I imagine the view of the ocean is fantastic. I'll look forward to seeing it next time we are in the area.

Great bar. The guy working was so on point, he's about 6'3, super hot and made the best drinks. I'm…read morea local and mad I don't come here more often.

Good music,sometimes too loud. All staff are friendly & efficient. Our favorite musician is Eric…read moreVon.

I went to lunch with close friends and was told by the parking attendant that parking was "free"…read moreand that they "work for tips." However, as I was walking into the restaurant, I was immediately approached by an attendant named Eric who asked, word for word, "Would you like to take care of that tip now?" I was surprised and uncomfortable by being solicited for a tip before I had even entered the restaurant. I am usually a generous tipper, but the interaction felt pushy and inappropriate. Unfortunately, when we left, Eric was waiting in the parking lot and approached us again. He ran up to my car and repeated, "Would you like to take care of that tip?" The second interaction felt even more uncomfortable than the first. I was born and raised in Manatee County and am very familiar with the parking situations on the island and the etiquette surrounding tipping. In my opinion, if tips are expected to this extent, it would be better to charge a parking fee rather than repeatedly soliciting guests for gratuities. This experience left a negative impression and affected an otherwise enjoyable outing. I hope management addresses how parking attendants interact with customers, because experiences like this can reflect poorly on the business and discourage repeat visits.

Maira was the perfect server…read more The food was exactly what you're looking for when You visit the beach. All the things. Just right.

We had a great experience for dinner at one of the beach front tables with our excellent server…read moreCollin. He was witty, funny and attentive. My brother noticed that Collin's cologne Smelled great. He was embarrassed to ask him what it was so I asked for him. Collin explained that it was a special cologne designed by his friend and not available to buy. That was our only disappointment. lol. Overall a great experience due to Collins great service.

5 Star update- same great craft cocktails but adding that they have wonderful outdoor seating and…read moresome lovely dishes. We grabbed reservations for the outdoor area to enjoy the weather and were thankful for the shady tree cover. This time we opted for some bites and though the menus change seasonally, I would recommend anything featuring tomatoes. They use truly fantastic heirloom tomatoes that remind you what you're missing with the watery ones we get at the grocery store. Also recommend the Mediterranean Platter. It's full of veggies and the dips are YUM. As usual, the cocktails didn't disappoint. It's never a weekend in AMI without a visit here! Previous Review: 5 Stars for the best cocktails on AMI, and a craft cocktail bar vibe you wouldn't necessarily expect here. (Plus, the service is AMAZING) We walked in (no reservation) after dinner one weekend evening and we were greeted by Matt, who found us a spot at the bar. He gave us menus and a "wellness shot" -- delicious little concoction to wet your palate! Right away I was blown away by the interior and the menu. This looked like it belonged somewhere in Denver or Chicago, but I was thrilled to find it on the island! Matt helped guide us to drinks we'd like on the menu. I ordered the Purgatory, made up of Bourbon, chocolate bitters, agave and premium mezcal. It was divine!! We also ordered some warmed olives, and they were hot and so fragrant. Definitely something I'd order again at the bar. I was stoked to see they have a veggie-specific section on the food menu and can't wait to go back for dinner. I'll definitely make a reservation though, as it was pretty full. Next time, in terms of drinks, I have my eyes on the espresso martini (off menu, but saw a pic on Yelp), and the kiss kiss bang bang. Thanks to Matt and Emily who helped us with our drinks along the way. Sometimes these fabulous craft bars can be pretentious, but the service here was a huge standout. Can't wait to return!

Have been wanting to go to this place for years and finally went and unfortunately it was…read moreunderwhelming. I feel like the drinks used to be a lot more creative from what I saw on their socials and from what my friend said who went back in the day it used to be more of a speakeasy elevated cocktail vibe versus a tiki/dive bar vibe. We had to ask for the chips that are supposed to be given complimentary and then we ordered bread and soup which literally took an unnecessary like 30 mins or more to come out as we watched the people on both sides of us get their full meals before us when we got items that just had to be reheated. The tomato soup was very good once it finally came out, the rolls were good but nothing as great as the hype in my opinion for the menu. The drinks were good but honestly the starter shot given at the bar was my favorite which was a hibiscus Pom margarita which I ended up getting fully as my second drink. Service started out hot but then went downhill but that is unfortunately the standard of when gratuity is already included in a check. Then when it came time to pay it got weird when there was a simple mix up when my friend intentionally overpaid even with gratuity involved in her check and the bartender asked her if she wanted change and she said yes but never brought it back. My friend gave 3 - 20s on a $38 check (gratuity) already in but she wanted to tip a few more dollars because she is a very generous person and then when she asked about her change that's when it got weird and the bartender made it seem like she didn't understand why she wanted change instead of just apologizing for the mistake and they went back and forth for a few minutes with the bartender ending up just giving her the extra $20 back. Just left a weird taste in our mouths for the experience when I feel like any bartender would understand what she wanted to do with giving extra larger bills to split especially when she said she wanted change and it was a massive overpayment or if the thought there was a very generous tip like 30% would make sure with guest that's what they want and show appreciation if that were the case. It was just weird how it all was handled. The decor was on point for Christmas and the vibe was very casual but oldie vibes which makes sense for it being in Anna Maria island.