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.

Small plates that are amazing!! Very quaint environment perched upstairs.. yummy cocktails also!…read moreThe servers were out of this world.. could describe the food choices and make you drool!

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!

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.

Arrived per instruction for boat cruise. Told me there was no one going out and no manager. woman…read moreat bar was nasty and rude. Would not recommend. if they treat customer paying like that I am surprised they are still in business.

We had our hopes set way too high. We were not impressed at all. This place was very hard to find…read more Guess that means it truly is a hidden gem. We were hungry and they were serving no food. The drinks were weak but the bartenders were both exceptional nice. Just an average looking local bar. Ambiance was nothing special. We were disappointed to say the least.

Absolutely -- corrected version:…read more The Doctor's Office was one of those meals where everything we ordered was memorable. Such a cool concept, but more importantly, the food and drinks absolutely delivered. We started with the Lobstercargots -- chunks of lobster baked in herbed garlic butter and served with fresh-baked focaccia for dipping. Forget escargot; this is the way to do it. The bread soaking up that garlic butter might have been worth the trip by itself. The Bistro Blue Tomato Soup was fantastic. Rich, smooth and full of flavor, with the signature syringe of Grey Goose. "Goose the soup!" Great presentation and even better soup. For the main course, the Famous Bistro Bouillabaisse was outstanding. Lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, grouper, mussels and clams in a saffron tomato broth, with more fresh-baked bread for dipping. Beautiful dish and absolutely delicious. And then there's the Street Corn Named Desire cocktail made with butter-washed tequila. What a drink! The street-corn garnish and seasoned rim make it one of the most creative cocktails I've had in a long time -- and it tastes as good as it looks. The Doctor's Office manages to be fun and clever without the concept overshadowing the food. Excellent meal, creative cocktails and great attention to detail. Definitely a place we'll come back to.

The Doctor's Office on Anna Maria Island is SUCH a cool experience. The whole concept is fun and…read morequirky--an old doctor's office turned into an intimate cocktail bar and restaurant, with so many little details that play into the theme. Service was friendly and accommodating, and they start you off with "wellness shots" which is super fun! The cocktails were creative, beautiful, and seriously good. I had the PInk Paloma Club with was equally as refreshing as it was garnished beautifullyrics. The food absolutely held its own! The lobstercargot were rich and delicious, the warm brioche rolls with maple butter were dangerously good. We tried both versions of the grouper, our entrées were beautifully presented and packed with flavor, fish cooked perfectly. Everything felt thoughtful and elevated without being stuffy. We had to finish with two dessert cocktails off the "clinical trials" menu, one was a tequila espresso martini, and one was a take on a Dubai chocolate martini. Perfect ending! The atmosphere is cozy, unique, and a little unexpected--exactly the kind of place I love finding while traveling. Definitely worth an "appointment" if you're on Anna Maria Island.

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.

Good place to come in for a margarita ( different variations) or a beer. Service is good. They…read moreserve food. Tex- Mexican style fair. Happy hour runs 12-5 pm. Limited parking. Short walk from the beach across Gulf shore drive.

Food is awful. Really, really bad food & no bargain…read more Servers sweet & friendly. Food is so bad, I couldn't eat it. I packed it to take home. Even my husband who isn't a picky eater said his tacos were worse than Taco Bell. We were there early so nothing was rushed or crowded. Later, I tried the food at home, thinking maybe I wasn't in the mood at lunchtime. Nope. Food is really awful. It's like they just open cans & put the food in the microwave to heat it up. Now, I know things on AMI are expensive but $65 for 2 tacos, 2 enchiladas, 2 regular ice teas, & side of queso. Be warned-don't stop here. For $65, I could've gone to Bonefish & had a great lunch.

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.

Pretty cool spot. Fun music as well as a super fun atmosphere. There was a crackhead lady named…read moreSarah, with eyes brighter and bigger than my future, asserting she needed to check people's IDs who were already let into the establishment who were of age. Mind you , she checked their IDs and then gave them back and then continued to harass them because she couldn't even remember she already checked them when she actually didn't even work there in the first place. Kind of embarrassing. Considering she'd already been fired from the bar 'Sports' which is right next door. Just upsetting to deal with and she was pretty creepy looking and definitely on drugs. Overall love the place other than that.

Great service, great food, and an unbeatable view! The grouper tacos were fantastic…read more The Waterfront is the perfect place to slow down, relax on the veranda, and enjoy a great meal with a glass of Pinot Grigio while taking in the beautiful Anna Maria Island scenery. Definitely one of our favorite spots on the island. Highly recommend!

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!

Cheap beer, Touch Tunes, kinda divey. My kind of spot. Lol. Seemed to be more of a local spot and…read morewe got a couple "what the hell are yall doing here looks, but otherwise - a cool spot. Service was good. Juts the bartender on duty and she kept everything flowing well. Was in on Friday night. Memorial Day Weekend. Wanted to go back but didn't get a chance.

I have been here several times, and have always had a great time! Lots of great people, very…read morewelcoming, always great music playing and a good bartender! It's a true beach dive bar, and just so much fun! I love the decor and I have had nothing but margaritas there, because they are the absolute best anywhere! There's always someone a little too tipsy, that buys Jell-O shots for the whole bar! It just makes for a fun post- beach afternoon!