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!

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.

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.

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.

Beach House is always a favorite for me! Food, vibes, and staff, especially Brad and Joe, are…read morealways wonderful! Absolutely would recommend to a friend :)

I love the Beach house. Brad and Joe are the best bartenders on the island! Definitely worth the…read morestop if you're in the area!

Good music,sometimes too loud. All staff are friendly & efficient. Our favorite musician is Eric…read moreVon.

I went to lunch with close friends and was told by the parking attendant that parking was "free"…read moreand that they "work for tips." However, as I was walking into the restaurant, I was immediately approached by an attendant named Eric who asked, word for word, "Would you like to take care of that tip now?" I was surprised and uncomfortable by being solicited for a tip before I had even entered the restaurant. I am usually a generous tipper, but the interaction felt pushy and inappropriate. Unfortunately, when we left, Eric was waiting in the parking lot and approached us again. He ran up to my car and repeated, "Would you like to take care of that tip?" The second interaction felt even more uncomfortable than the first. I was born and raised in Manatee County and am very familiar with the parking situations on the island and the etiquette surrounding tipping. In my opinion, if tips are expected to this extent, it would be better to charge a parking fee rather than repeatedly soliciting guests for gratuities. This experience left a negative impression and affected an otherwise enjoyable outing. I hope management addresses how parking attendants interact with customers, because experiences like this can reflect poorly on the business and discourage repeat visits.

The food was absolutely amazing! I ordered the seafood pasta with the seafood blackened, and it…read moreadded the perfect amount of spice. Every bite was delicious. The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure our table stayed clean, our drinks were always refilled, and that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. What stood out the most was how accommodating they were to my son, who has a disability. They thoughtfully provided him with a smaller fork that was easier for him to use, which truly meant a lot to our family. Their kindness and attention to detail made our dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back!

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.

Bartender (Joe) super rude and was ignored for the most part. Then at the end of the night the bill…read morewas racked up and drinks put on my tab that I didn't order. Super Smokey place. When asked about the bill got an attitude and was told to pay and leave. Do not go here. Way better bars on bridgestreet. Real shit hole, they're just looking to scam people. The drinks I did order were watered down. Go elsewhere!

We were out of town visiting with friends and this became our go to place for a week. Great local…read morebar. Loved the staff and prices on drinks. Not for the bougie. Salt of the Earth people. Can't wait to go back. Love it!

Absolutely love it here! I've been coming here for years every time I visit AMI. The owners are so…read moreso friendly, and they have the CHEAPEST coffee on the island. Delicious drinks that don't cost an arm and a leg. Love the vibes and the energy, it feels like old Florida. Love Back Alley!!

Tammie was so pleasant taking our order, very thorough, making sure we got what we ordered. And…read moreAnne's frozen hot chocolate was amazing, better than both Dunkin and Starbucks!! Great way to start our day!!

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!