Cortez Kitchen

This is a great little burger joint! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is fun and casual and…read moretheir burgers are cooked perfectly. We both had the skinny cheeseburger and it was very tasty! I had tots and my boyfriend had curly fries, both were very good. I loved their Coke came in a bottle. If you're craving a burger, I highly recommend this restaurant you won't be disappointed!

Skinny's has some of the best burgers I've ever had! It's such a great beach day lunch. Their sides…read moreand burgers are incredible. The staff is also amazing and attentive. It's in a perfect location across from the beach and has lots of seating. Love this place!!

Interior

Skinny burger, fries, and cola: my favorite meal once we arrive on the island.

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Outside of Skinny's

Salt Bar and Table

4.4(182 reviews)

1.9 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.

View towards the bar.

Gnocchi & Medallions with grilled bread

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White Lavender

Duffy's Tavern

4.0(201 reviews)

3.7 mi

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I love duffy's can bring my pup outside plenty of TVs great wait staff and never had a bad meal…read more.. I go for sports!

No frills, diner atmosphere. If you are just looking for a quick burger that's cheap, this is your…read moreplace. I got the Swiss and mushroom and the Swiss cheese was exceptionally good. Served in like a paper small bowl. I also got a side order of the potato salad. I really didn't care for it. Not very creamy and had a vinegar taste to it. Hubby got a bacon double cheeseburger. He loved it. Not the friendliest service but it is an in and out kinda place. The price and burger is the main selling point here in my opinion.

Behind the bar.

Cheeseburger LTO...

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Fritz out front.

Double Deez Chicago Style Hotdogs

5.0(45 reviews)

2.3 mi

Wow oh wow. I'm from Cleveland, Ohio, but I absolutely love the city of Chicago and try to go at…read moreleast once a summer and one of my favorite things to get is a Chicago dog. This place was so fantastic as far as the Chicago dog and we got an Italian beef sandwich as well as Nana's meatball subs only available on Wednesdays. I thought it was absolutely fantastic food. I'm pretty sure the guy that took our order was the owner because he said that was his Nana in the kitchen making meatballs. The service was outstanding and the price is very reasonable and the quality of food was fantastic. I also like all over the walls. You have the Chicago field with a lot of bears Blackhawks and Cubs memorabilia I will absolutely come back to this place again on my next trip to Florida.

Clean eat-in or take out hot dog joint. In the place where Mr. Bones was…read more Beef sandwich is amazing good. I like the tamales.

2 Chicago dogs

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Hurricane Hanks

4.2(547 reviews)

3.4 mi

This place was awesome! Despite being located in a plaza (a…read morelittle distance from the high-demand spots along the water's edge) this place delivers! There is sort of a fast turnover here, but thankfully, our waitress, Shannon, did not make us feel rushed as we lollygagged through our couple of beers, appetizer, and then finally dinner. Which, by the way, was awesome! Was not sure what to expect from this place that sort of promotes itself as being more pub than high-end restaurant, but DH's shrimp, scampi, and my special of stuffed sole with crab meat was to die for. Definitely recommend.

We saw photos of the fish and chips on Yelp and decided to make this our first dinner when we…read morearrived on the island. It's an unassuming place tucked into a shopping center, but the food was standout delicious. We had the fried fish and shrimp basket which was great, but the star of the show was the shrimp scampi pasta. I've never had one better and predict I never will. The service was slow and left a little to be desired, but the food made up for it. Prices were fair. There are more expensive restaurants on the island with worse food. You should go here.

Dining area

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Harry's Grill

3.8(489 reviews)

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Food was very good Inion rings are awesome…read more Big burger - cooked perfectly Wife's grouper tacos were really good as well! Service was excellent! Ambiance was great - sat outside at 3:30pm - w/o a problem- has great shade

Went to this place for dinner on our 2026 vacation to Annmarie island. Exceeded expectations! Great…read moreonion rings and a really good burger. I'll return when we vacation there again.

Hallelujah brunch....we're in!

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Outdoor dining available

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

3.9(1.7k reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant is one of those places that has a lot of memories for us. We've…read morebeen here multiple times over the years during family vacations, and it always seems to hit well. This time we sat right on the beach, which is really hard to beat. There's just something about having a few drinks, eating with your feet basically in the sand, and looking out at the water that makes the whole experience. We went with the fish and chips, which were good, and had a few drinks while we hung out. Food was solid, drinks were good, and service was good throughout the visit. For us, this place is as much about the memories and atmosphere as it is the food. It's become one of those spots we enjoy coming back to whenever we're in the area, and this visit was no different. Great beach setting, good food and drinks, and another good family memory added to the list.

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From the beach view

The Kokonut Hut

2.6(343 reviews)

1.2 mi

Place has been fully rebuilt after hurricane damage. Highlights are lots of great tables with…read moreviews of sunsets over the Gulf of America and world class service by Chris who was hustling taking care of so many in the heat and doing it with a smile on his face. Nicely done! The views of the water and dolphins are amazing around sunset. Food: Decent in my most recent visit. The fish grouper tacos can be fried, grilled or blackened. The meat was huge, not just scraps like at some places but large pieces that barely fit in the taco shell. The toppings had hot peppers that overpowered the taste. The provided green sauce was also a bit spicy but comes on the side so you can apply just the right amount or none at all. At $30 this was a bit steep for tacos with a scoop of rice. My friend had grilled Red Snapper that was good. At $38 this is near the top range of filet pricing. Alcohol: I tried the "Meet Your Bahama Mama" which was nicely prepared @ $12. My friend ordered a custom drink with DOUBLE shot that was properly made but wasn't entirely finished. It was a bit more subdued vs the Mama. I tried it and couldn't tell there was two shots... $15 for the later. Water: they don't offer tap water, instead charging $2 for bottled water. One star off for this. I was finished with my cocktail early and sat the next hour with nothing to drink. Parking: free across the street in the lot on the north side. However there are numerous trailers blocking parking spots and others are labeled "compact" so when it gets busy you might need to pay at the adjacent lot. On a Tuesday in the offseason there were free spots available. The restaurant also has a large area under a tiki roof that is really beautiful with numerous TVs playing sports. This area has huge ceiling fans keeping things cooler than the tables out near the water. One star off for a super bad fly problem that occurs when your food arrives. We spent an hour waving our hands over our plates. At times there were ten flies trying to land on the food. We asked if they had the fly fans some places have, but none are available. As bad as this is why haven't they invested in some of these battery powered fans that really work well? Amazon sells battery and rechargeable versions for $6 each. Total for 2 entrees, 2 alcoholic drinks & 1 water with 20% tip: $126. Yikes! Justifies my 3 star rating. They also hit you with a 3% credit card charge. Ridiculous for a place already charging high prices. Just screams cheap nickle and diming. The current Yelp score for this restaurant is just over 2 stars. Our experience was better thanks to Chris and the amazing sunset.

The Kokonut Hut is exactly the kind of beachside spot you hope to find on vacation. We were seated…read moreright away and scored a table at the edge of the beach. The location is hard to beat, with beautiful views of the water. We ordered the Grouper Bites and the Anna Maria salad. It was so good. The salad dressing we will skip next time and just get ranch, but otherwise, great. The staff was friendly, and attentive. We'll definitely be back.

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Tide Tables

4.5(1.1k reviews)

0.5 mi

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.

Fried scallops

Grilled grouper basket (large)

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On the water charm

Bridge Tender Inn

3.4(380 reviews)

0.9 mi

amazing place , we came yesterday and decided to get something to eat and sit inside as it was so…read morehot outside the second we walked in mark introduced himself and couldn't do more for us brought us over water and menus and was available to help with any questions we had he also left us alone and we just gave him a shout when we needed anything which was perfect ordered our food and when it came it was outstanding ! the sandwiches were great and as mark said the fries were the best on the island 100% ! can't recommend it enough and will be back on out next trip to the US

Fun atmosphere, terrible service, great food!…read more What else can you expect at a beach bar during the height of spring break? Bridge Tender Inn is located right on historic Bridge Street and offers a mix of indoor, patio, and dock side seating. There is lots of twinkly lights, live music, and super fruity, frozen drinks. If you got friends in low places than you will surely love this spot. Seat yourself. Expect a wait. The menu is a smattering of bar and gulf classics. Our buffalo shrimp and grouper nuggets hit the spot and my husband loved all of the Packers love around the restaurant.

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

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Kimberly T.

Elite 26

453

2 years ago

Cortez Kitchen met our expectations! Our waitress was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, helping us navigate the menu to find options that suited our diet plan. The tables and seating area were spotless, adding to the overall pleasant dining experience. The fishing area to the left was a little noisy but to be expected. While the menu doesn't have a wide array of choices for those with dietary restrictions, I recommend reviewing it beforehand as I forgot to do so and required assistance from our friendly waitress. Our waitress went above and beyond by suggesting a few off-menu items, which turned out to be absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be returning. read more

Kasey D.

1 year ago

Go eat at Swordfish Grill!!!!!!! I wish no stars were a recommendation - I could never star this place!! I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy!!! Absolute horrible customer service- i have a video to prove the disrespect if someone further up would love to see! Especially if you would like to make more money and not turn away guest not doing anything other than getting pelted with hate comments from the other customer that are currently belligerent drunk should have already had someone who is aware stop serving them. Obviously no one here cares for safety.. let's keep sending dumb drunk idiots on the water to kill other people. read more

John A.

13 years ago

Great authentic "old Florida style" seafood. The scenery is great, the food is fantastic, the people are amazing. This place feels like home for any tourist on vacation. Everyone is so friendly and the attitude is very laid back. It feels like Key West but a lot less expensive! Full bar, great live music on the weekends and tv's all over! Did I mention it's outside?? Amazing! You have to check this place out before it becomes famous! read more

Aaron S.

191

4 years ago

The food and drinks are enjoyable. We had fish and chips, chicken tenders, and shrimp basket and they were all so delicious! We devoured it immediately and enjoyed every bit of it. They also have huge portions. The drinks were great as well! We would definitely return if in this area again. read more

John S.

10 years ago

The food is outstanding, sadly the service was very poor and unfriendly. Several loud, drunk people at the bar, not a place for kids. Very casual, t-shirt and shorts are okay. Not air conditioned but it was comfortable in the evening of a 89° day. read more

Roger G.

11 years ago

Live entertainment, great seafood, great crowd and great staff - this place is amazing. It has a great Key West, Old Florida feel. It's a lot of fun with a live bar, lots of friends and cool people. Check it out! read more

Joe M.

6 years ago

Owner was a complete Jerk off. Couldn't have been any ruder than what he was. Was more concerned about asking care of his locals.

Lance B.

6 years ago

Food was good but our waitress did not have a mask ...............,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, read more

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