Food- we tried the kids chicken fingers and fries (tasty and not greasy)…read more Chicken Caesar wrap was a decent size and also good. Basic wrap with chunks of grilled chicken lettuce and cheese/dressing Chicken salad wrap was like a typical chicken salad with shredded chicken and mayo, garlic powder and lettuce- also tasty Service was friendly and ambiance was that of your typical beach cafe. Took 5-10 minutes to get our food. Prosecco tasted a bit flat and my friend didn't like the mango slushee drink (said it was too strong/not mixed well) maybe best to stick to bottled drinks here.

Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island is my favorite spot for many reasons, but the AMI Beach…read moreCafe is one of the top reasons. Despite being quite busy at all times, the service is fast and friendly and the food is top notch. Their fish tacos are the best I've ever had anywhere! Pro tip, buy the insulated cups on Day 1. The refills are a great deal for ocean front drinks.

We shared the two smash burgers. I liked the Classic one better. Two smashed burgers with a slice…read moreof red onion, cheese, pickle slices, smash sauce, tomato and lettuce.Very good and quite sloppy. The Whitney burger was very similar, but it had caramelized onion and garlic aioli sauce. This was also good, but it was a bit salty. There were huge servings of fries on our plates, and a good sized cup of ketcsup for dipping.

Whitney's was recommended by friends for their smash burgers. There are 2 on the menu, the Whitney…read moresmash burger and the Classic smash burger. We decided to order one of each and share. They are pretty similar. I liked them both with a little preference of the Classic over the Whitney. The Classic has 2 patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion, dill pickles, smash sauce. The Whitney has caramelized onions and garlic aioli sauce. Both come with a generous serving of crispy fries and a cup of ketchup.

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!!

Skinny's is exactly what you'd hope for when looking for an afternoon burger joint on the island…read more Lots of outdoor seating, solid service, and very respectable food. The place is a little hole in the wall that gets quite a bit of traffic on the weekends, but we managed to get our food within 15 or so minutes despite the crowd. The food overall was good. Not amazing, not bad, just good. Burgers are easy to do well and hard to do REALLY well, and Skinny's knows this in stride. The burger itself is a fine deal (especially considering tourist prices): $9 for a cheeseburger. However, what put a sour taste in my mouth (metaphorically) was the chicken bites. See that little plate of 5-6 chicken nugget things? Yeah, that was $11. Very tasty, but at $2 a wing, that is truly the ripoff of a century. Overall, Skinny's hits the middle of the road in all aspects: food, ambiance, value. And when other joints are charging an arm and a leg for a decent meal, Skinny's stays true to its roots: a solid burger and fries, a cheap beer, and a full belly for under $20.

Double brisket burger and fries Was great. Fries done in beef tallow! Burger tasty and jucy. Fries…read morea little too salty but very nice. Walk up servicefast with indoor and outdoor seating. A must visit.

Gentleman taking order to go was terrific, engaged in conversation with me while very politely…read moretaking the order. Had the brisket burger and loaded chips. Brisket burger was good, a bit greasy, but flavor was ok. The loaded chips were definitely different. Chips were a barbecue flavor, smothered in blue cheese dressing and large chunks of blue cheese. The blue cheese was the best part. Chips not that great. The inside is rustic, a few tables and chairs with picnic tables with umbrellas out in front.

This place deserves a better rating than 3.7, it should be in the 4s somewhere. My husband and I…read morehave struggled to find a great sandwich place in Sarasota/Bradenton. We've tried several restaurants and specialty sandwich shops, most have been at best "meh" and we never go back. (Honestly, one of the local grocery store's sandwich station beats most every other local sandwich place we've tried, just by using simple, wholesome ingredients. Makes you wonder what restaurants are using....) Today we ordered from here and ... finally! A pretty darn good, tasty, filling sandwich. We'll be back at some point for sure, as we both enjoyed our lunch. He got the medium-sized turkey sandwich with added bacon and I got the tuna, both were filling and provided enough for lunch + leftovers. The price point is high. but I'd rather overpay for a satisfying, delicious sandwich than overpay for a disappointing one. We're really glad this place exists.

Really good sandwiches for Florida that although good for the area were a tad disappointing…read moreconsidering I am used to the first Capriottis in Wilmington Delaware. And other CAPS in the Philadelphia area. The BOBBY doesn't have the amount of turkey and cranberry sauce and stuffing that I am used to. And the weird thing- why would a sandwich shop close at 8PM on a weekend?

This place is still really good for quick Mexican food. The have tacos, burritos, salads,…read moreenchiladas. This time I ordered a fish taco and a shrimp taco with mango salsa. It comes with chipotle aioli which I asked for on the side. It's not spicy it's Smokey and tasty. Both of these were about $10 which is really cheap eats on Anna Maria island. They have inside and outside seating here. Service is great and friendly. You order with them at the front and they bring your food to you. Definitely a must stop. Taco salads are really good here and only around $10-11. Burritos are up to $20 each. I'm happy with the tacos bc I don't want to feel full at the beach.

MANGO SALSA is a must try!! Birria tacos & fish taco were…read moretasty & the pineapple agua Fresca was delish. Cute friendly family owned joint

Another local restaurant I have overlooked until today; love the fact you don't have to leave the…read moreisland and fight beach traffic. The place was busy so I parked myself at the counter; waited about 5 minutes before being acknowledged but received coffee quickly and with apology. My Greek omelette was generous with feta, onions and spinach, tomatoes were lacking but it was good. The seasoned home fries were excellent. Overall, a nice experience that will be duplicated in the future. In Whitney Beach mall so plenty of parking.

I had a breakfast sandwich, an egg, any style, English muffin or toast, bacon or sausage, hash…read morebrowns or grits, choice of cheese. I went for a fried egg on an English muffin with American cheese and bacon. Hash browns for my side. While the hash browns do not have onions in them, they were very nicely seasoned. There were two large slices of very crispy bacon cris-crossed in my sandwich. Our food came out very quickly and was very hot, temperature! The cheese was nicely melted into the egg!

We came in during a rush - I was not looking forward to waiting a long time. But the wait wasn't as…read morelong as I expected because the line team was SO efficient. In addition to the excellent food, the staff were so nice and friendly! They apologized for the wait (which wasn't necessary). While eating inside, I watched how they were so friendly with customers and each other. I got the impression that they enjoyed working there and with each other. I was so impressed that I asked for their names so I could include them in this review. Kudos to Hannah, DJ, Kailani, and Jarred. Also to management for this high quality operation. (BTW, this the first review I've written in years. That's how impressed I was.) Steve

Poppo's is an absolute staple anytime we are in Anna Maria. The food is always super fresh and the…read morelocation is perfect! Everyone is always super nice. It is also located right near the beach and other shops. Parking is a bit tough but it just depends on the time of day. The corn tortilla quesadillas are my absolute favorite and I get it every single time. Seriously the best!