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!

Terrible service. We waited an hour an 45min for our food. Our water glasses went empty. Then we…read morewere served warm water with no ice. The server sat and talked to another table while we waited. We had to go to the bar for our check so we could leave. The food was terrible. What a wasted night and money!

Berry lemonade was delicious and refreshing. The Scallops…read morewere fresh, tender and tasty. Bar service was attentive and the decor was warming. No real parking but they have concierge parking.

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.

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!

Wow. I am impressed. I think I'm coming back for dinner tomorrow. This has by far been the best…read moremeal I've had on the island in a while. We have a house here and are here a few times a year. Lobstercargot was so good and the bread they serve with it is amazing. The chicken special I had was also so fresh and flavorful. Pineapple martini was so yummy. Cannot wait to come back.

The food and drinks were so yummy! I ordered the chips and dips as an appetizer, which was chips…read morewith queso and salsa. For my main entree I ordered coconut shrimp (pictured) and a side house salad. It was very yummy and came with 8 good sized shrimp. The salad was okay, nothing special! And I ordered a Malibu bay breeze bucket to drink, it was delicious! Definitely a yummy restaurant with good views because it's right on the beach!

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.

It was an overcast day but still warm enough to enjoy sitting outside, which turned out to be a…read moregreat choice. We were quickly seated for lunch, and our server was attentive and friendly throughout the entire visit. We both ordered the chicken tortilla soup, and it was amazing -- incredibly rich, flavorful, and comforting. Definitely a standout! Service and food were both excellent. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the inside of the restaurant smelled a bit stale, and unfortunately the women's restroom had an unpleasant odor. Hoping that's something that can be addressed, because otherwise it was a really great lunch experience.

Really hate writing this because Wicked Cantina on Bradenton Beach used to be one of our go-to…read morespots. We've been coming here for years, referred tons of people, and genuinely loved this place. Unfortunately, the food quality and service have seriously declined over the last few months. We ordered the Wicked queso(almost $14 now) and it came out ice cold. When we mentioned it politely, the server looked at us like we were stupid for bringing it up. No apology, no concern. It came back missing the guacamole and was still barely lukewarm. Then the fajitas arrived. The meat was unbelievably salty, like it had been dumped in salt, and the vegetables were completely burnt and charred beyond edible. What really made the experience worse was the attitude. Every issue we brought up was met with annoyance instead of customer service. Not once did we hear "sorry" or "how can we make this right?" It honestly felt like they couldn't wait for us to leave. It's disappointing watching a place we once loved go downhill like this, especially in such an amazing location. Hoping they turn things around, but if this keeps up, we're probably done coming back.

This bar opens pretty early for the early risers who like to get a head start on drinkin'! They…read moreoffer and indoor and outdoor bar, both having good customer service. What I enjoyed about the couple of times I was here was the music that they had playing. There's so much to look at in this bar too such as the ceiling where you will find snake skin! The servers are nice. Overall, you must check out this bar when you are visiting AMI because of the drinks, customer service and the indoor and outdoor environment.

Not your typical dive bar, but it still qualifies. It's cleaned up quite a bit because of the…read morehurricane. Great place to have a beer or two at the outside bar. Plus, the bar games make it inviting and fun. Pretty cool to say you had a drink at the bar that Babe Ruth used to own.

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.

Interesting place.... The exterior of the building looks like a sketchy dive bar.... most would…read moredrive right by it. The interior is tidy but spartan; not a lot in terms of vibe or décor. Your view is the parking lot and freeway. As others have mentioned: the prices are quite high for the amount of food you get. I had two apps (1 crab cake and 1 portobello mushroom), plus 1 cocktail, and 1 dessert: Total was $52.43 before tip. Not highway robbery, but also not a bargain. (Note bene: they calculate tip on the total including taxes, so you are paying tip on tax. This is unethical.) The food I had was very good, the drink was excellent (but small), and the service was also very good.... I would have given 4 stars but for the prices.

We were told we had a 2 hour wait, but we were seated a little sooner than what we were told. Our…read moreserver, David, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He made sure our 7 year olds meal was brought as quickly as possible, which made the meal more enjoyable for us. Our daughter ordered the Caesar salad with scallops and she really enjoyed it. My wife loved her catch of the day red snapper and I had the grouper cakes which were excellent. Overall it was enjoyable, even the wait was not too terrible for us, as we shopped a little, ended up in the park playing for about an hour, and tried to see the rocket launch from the bridge. I highly recommend this when visiting AMI. We got there Friday at 4:45pm, I'd recommend getting on the waiting list list a little earlier if possible.

Most delicious food on the Island! The calamari was so good!! We ordered four different dishes and…read morethey all had so much flavor! The waitress was attentive! The meals are big portions! The smoked margarita was refreshing! We were seated inside and it just has the calm and upscale beach ambiance! We did have to wait for some time to get a table but it was all worth it. They do not take reservations ahead of time! Get there early to get a table!