Wow. Seriously wow, from the very second we pulled in one of the amazing employees showed us a…read moreparking spot super close that I didn't see. We got to the host stand, and the woman was incredibly kind and helpful. Our server Griffin was super attentive and fun, he gave a ton of recommendations and we ordered almost everything he mentioned. Trust me this place did not disappoint! They have made grouper my new favorite fish and the portions were so much bigger than I expected! My only regret is that we didn't order the fried shrimp like Griffin suggested because I saw it come out and I had to pick my Jaw up off the floor. Truly the best experiences I've had since I got to Florida. This place should be on the Michelin guide. The owners should be proud of their employees, hospitality and food! OH AND ALSO, beautiful view!! Definitely sit outside! They had fans outside too so even though it was hot out we felt nice and cool!

Tide Tables is exactly what you want from a Florida waterfront spot--casual, laid-back, and right…read moreon the water with an incredible view. The food was outstanding. The baked beans may honestly be the best I've ever had--big chunks of bacon and all sorts of goodness packed into them. Seriously, don't overlook the beans! The grouper bites are a must-order--crispy, fresh and delicious. The mahi tacos were equally impressive, with fresh fish, great flavor and generous portions. Great seafood, cold drinks, beautiful waterfront setting and the kind of place you could hang out at all afternoon. One piece of advice: there's only one men's room and one women's room, so maybe don't drink too much. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to.

This place is awesome! Food, drink and staff are great. We will be back…read more Had the Cuban sandwich and portable mushroom.

This is a dive bar, with an eclectic menu, including gluten free options…read more The shrimp on the shrimp BLT was cooked perfectly. Nicely seasoned and fresh. My chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly, but the portion was too small for $21 dollars, a single 6 ounce chicken breast with rice and beans. I think the food is cooked well, my recommendation is to revisit portion sizes.

We found this beautiful beachfront restaurant on Anna Maria Island. We had a little trouble getting…read morea reservation but luckily succeeded. Our server was very helpful, attentive and friendly . He spent a lot of time telling us about the restaurant and the menu which was very helpful. We had the Hawaiian bread, crab cake for appetizers. I had the Seabass which was the best meal I've had on the trip. The lava cake was grand and one of the best lava cakes I've had. The view, aesthetic, staff and food did not disappoint and I highly recommend this place.

Over Priced Tourist Trap…read more We recently moved to the area and wanted to try this place. We won't be back. Even on a Monday night the wait for a table was an hour and a half, so we grabbed seats at the bar. That didn't help much. It took over 20 minutes just to get a drink order in, and another 20 after we asked for menus. We put the whole food order in at once. The course timing was fine, but I had to go get our own appetizer plates. There was one bartender covering a packed bar plus everyone waiting on tables. He was clearly slammed, but that's a staffing problem, not his fault. The food was worse. Everything tasted like Sysco at best: * Bread service: $15, which says a lot. * Ceviche: Meh. Nothing spectacular. * Grouper sandwich: OK. The fries were definitely the frozen, food-service kind. * Short rib: Ridiculously fatty. * Gouda grits: Fine. * Broccolini: Nothing special. Everything came out lukewarm. You're paying for the view and the location, not the food or the service. The one thing I appreciated was the valet, because it got me out of there quickly.

Tonight Tony and I took Calliope to Cortez Beach to the Marina on the Bay near the drawbridge…read moreheading to Anna Marie Island. We had dinner on the docks at Star Fish House & Company. Calliope was dancing on the dock! Also went swinging on the dock. She ate French Fries for dinner! I had Grilled Blacken Grouper w French Fries & Hushpuppies!! Tony had grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich w French Fries & puppies too! He had a cold bottle of Budweiser and I had Iced Tea while Calliope enjoyed ice water in her Sippy Cup. We had a very nice dinner in a great location with perfect beachy atmosphere! The place was packed!! Definitely recommend and would go again keep in mind they are Cash Only but they do offer a ATM

I was very disappointed with this restaurant. I have been coming here since around 2011 every year…read more Sometimes multiple times. We were sixth in line. The restaurant wasn't busy. Half of the tables were empty. It took us over 15 minutes just to put our order in. After receiving our order the shrimp was good as always, but my fries were so hard I could only eat half of them. The hush puppies, were just ok. What was once a favorite restaurant in the area, now needs to get back to being the restaurant I once loved.

OK, full disclosure. We were given a $25 gift card from the…read moreplace we were staying because they needed us to vacate our unit for a short period of time. That said. Oh my goodness! Awesome dinner here (after having been shut out last night because of a huge party that took up the entire place) But well worth the wait. While the emphasis here is not necessarily on "fine dining", our meals spoke otherwise! I got the duck, DH got the filet - medium rare. The sides were mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus. Everything was excellent! Decided to indulge in dessert and went with the molten chocolate cake. Best we've ever had, and we've had a few! Our waiter, Joe, was awesome! He was raised here, and is happy to be settled here. Love that about some of these people, that not everyone is a transplant! He went above and beyond. Wish we could take him home with us.

They were open early in the morning and was the perfect spot for breakfast, mimosas, and coffee. We…read moresplit the epic egg sandwich and it was so good!

Dinner was amazing! Had the steak (Rio?) and appetizers (both the tuna & salmon) all delicious and…read morebeautifully presented. Service was terrific and timely. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for the food quality. This isn't just a beach bar, it's fine dining and I highly recommend.

We LOVED everything!!!! The only thing I'm disappointed about is not coming here sooner. We'd…read morewalked past Bamboo Island Bar MANY times in the last 5yrs and always thought "Oh, this place looks cool!" But, never went in‍. Maybe it was the stairs... The not knowing plus the heat. But, it's beautifully decorated, open-aired, the food and service are phenomenal, so 100% worth the climb! We had a lamb, steak, pizza & calamari dish, all were delicious! Our party was made of up 3 career fine dining servers and we had zero complaints! I almost don't want to write this review because I want this place to remain hidden! Maria & Brady, thank you!(sneaking out the birthday dessert because you overheard us say it was my husband's birthday, was so appreciated!) We'll be back soon!

The views are amazing. Service is okay. Host was great and got us sat fast. Everyone looks like…read morethey're workin hard here. Food is okay. Oysters were great so were the coconut shrimp. Meal was okay. Inside is nice and cold when it's hot out! I thinkkkk the patio is dog friendly. (Double check first) I would go here if you'd like a nice drink and views and some apps. They did have a drink happy hour!

I came here for lunch with my bf. We sat inside because it was raining, but on a sunny day I would…read morerecommend sitting outside because you'll have nice views of the ocean. When we arrived, we were seated pretty quickly despite it being a little busy. Our server was Mel and she was great. To start, she made me a watermelon margarita which was nice and my bf ordered a mango mojito. Then, for our appetizer, we ordered traditional raw oysters. For our entree, I ordered the PEI mussels and my bf ordered garlic parm oysters and rock oysters. Both meals were amazing. Mel was very attentive and I would like to have her as my server whenever I visit again. We wanted to order dessert but we were stuffed with everything we had. However, we will be back. Also, they have a ferry that brings you here too if you live in Sarasota.

Stopped into Smoqehouse and was really impressed. The Cuban sandwich was fantastic--the pulled pork…read morewas absolutely mouthwatering, tender, flavorful, and loaded into a perfectly toasted sandwich. The house-made chips and dipping sauce were a great addition. I also loved reading the story behind the restaurant. You can tell this is a family-run place where a lot of care and passion goes into the food and the experience. Great food, great story, and a place I'd definitely come back to. Highly recommend the Cuban!

Smoqehouse was our choice for an early dinner. It is a small place along Gulf Dr, yet easy to spot…read morewith its bull and its black and white look. They have a few picnic tables out front and more seating inside. We got a parking spot no problem and went inside. It is an order at the counter place with a dark wood feel. This is not your typical BBQ place, their website describes their restaurant as fast casual + BBQ fusion. Many traditional BBQ items such as ribs and baked beans are not on the menu, yet they offer other items like a Cuban sandwich. I went BBQish and ordered their Double Brisket Burger, and Canadian with a large order of Poutine. I recommend checking out the menu before you go the first time just to make sure you see something you want. My brisket burger was very tender and easy to eat. I liked it even though the caramelized onion added a burnt taste. It was a lot of food. The flavor of the poutine was subtle, and was a lot of fries. High marks on their Cuban sandwich from my dinner companion. I liked the place, liked the people, liked the other customers who we chatted with. We are local but seldom make it out to the beach so nice vacation vibes rubbed off on us as well. We left full and happy.

We really lucked out, walking in with no reservations but being seated in just a few minutes. Our…read moreserver was fast, friendly and professional & the food, fantastic! Two of us had the grouper entree, one blackened and one sautéed- both were delicious, fresh, flavorful and perfectly prepared! Salad was fresh and delicious, the sides also excellent. Our first visit to the island but we'll definitely remember this jewel of a restaurant if/when we return.

The Porch is a cute and popular restaurant on Anna Maria Island. It definitely fits in with the…read morefeel of the island. It's clean, cheerful and has a lot of seating. The service was excellent and our server was so kind. She was chatty and helpful too. I had the pork chop dish. It was very good but the pork was slightly tough. The whole plate had great flavor and it was a healthy portion too. Next time I'll try the seafood. The aesthetic was beautiful and we sat outside which was really comfortable and well decorated.

We stopped at Toasted Mango Cafe for breakfast while visiting Anna Maria Island, and I'm so glad we…read moredid! The first morning I went with my sister, and we had such a good experience that I came back the very next day with my brother, nephews, niece and sister. I think that says a lot right there! The food was delicious. The waffles were so good, the eggs and home fries were great, but the mango butter... WOW! I'm not even kidding, you have to try it. It was so good! The second day we had the whole family with us, and everyone loved the food. My nephews, niece and the rest of us were eating like we hadn't seen food in days! Everyone kept talking about how good everything was, so I knew we had found a winner. But honestly, what made this place really special for us was Nicki. She was amazing. Her customer service was incredible, but it was more than that. She was so friendly, funny, warm and genuinely welcoming. She has one of those personalities that just makes you feel good. You can tell when someone truly enjoys people, and Nicki definitely does. When I came back the second day, I was so happy to see her again. Then, when we were leaving, we actually gave her a hug. How often does that happen with someone you meet at a restaurant? I think that says everything about the kind of person she is and the impression she made on our family. The food was great, but Nicki is what will make us remember this place. A good meal is always nice, but having someone make you feel that welcome is something you don't forget. If you're visiting Anna Maria Island, you really should stop at Toasted Mango Cafe. Come hungry, definitely try the mango butter, and hopefully you get to meet Nicki. You'll understand exactly what I mean. We loved it and will absolutely be back!

Showed up here twice during my stay in Holmes Beach. Folks…read morehere were extremely friendly and helpful - otherwise I wouldn't have gone twice. First visit, I went with Sandi's Spicy Omelet. Omelet was huge and very tasty. Just the right amount of jalapenos. The avocado cream didn't do a lot of lifting. Homes Fries were wonderful. Crispy on outside and soft and cooked through on inside. I opted for a biscuit instead of toast. Biscuit was massive. They nailed it on the biscuit. Was not a fan of the mango butter. Second visit, I went with Eggs Benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly. Was not a fan of the hollandaise sauce. Was a little too runny and not extremely flavorful. The ham was okay & the english muffin toasted well. Nothing ruins Eggs Benedict for me more than an under or non-toasted english muffin. Need to have some crunch. Went again with the Home Fries - still wonderful. Lastly, my son ordered pancakes during my first visit. I took a bite because that's what I do. Not good. They were tough, not fluffy, didn't absorb much syrup. Almost tasted like they were overcooked. No flavor. In summary, omelet and home fries were great. Skip the pancakes.