Cortez Cafe

Really cute little spot that my mother in law took me to and it was so fun! We parked and had…read moresomeone directing traffic and walked on over to get seated. We had the choice of sitting outside, inside or at the bar! It was quite busy when we arrived so it was a little bit of a wait to get served. However, Our server was very sweet and attentive towards our party. Gave us some great recommendations. We started off with clam chowder, gumbo, and ceviche and it came out pretty quickly. Everything was made in house and absolutely delicious! The gumbo was my favorite. After the appetizers came through we ordered our main dishes and got fried shrimp, and fish tacos! It took some time for it to come out but once it did it was super exciting to get it. Everything was delicious, and for the shrimp you had a choice of small and large. I ordered small while my boyfriend ordered a large. We had tons and tons of food and it was so so good! We finished off with some delicious key lime pie and it was well worth the waiter bringing it out to us! My favorite definitely was the key lime pie and finishing up with that as well!

Great service. Delicious seafood. Beautiful spot right on the water. We will definitely be back!…read more Highly recommend arriving early to avoid a wait.

Fried scallops

Grilled grouper basket (large)

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On the water charm

Slicker's Eatery

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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.

Seared Ahi Tuna Crostini

Carpaccio of Beef

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Petite Filet with Grilled Mushroom

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

3.9(1.7k reviews)

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•$$$

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!

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From the beach view

Star Fish Co Seafood Market and Restaurant

4.4(1.1k reviews)

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Delightful. Affordable seafood on the bay!…read more A rather "raw" experience vs fine dining that's for sure. A MUST for your visit to the area. An experience that must be done.

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.

Jan 2023: The on-site ATM-- 100% cash business

Steamed clams

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View from the tables. Literally at the docks so if you don't like dock life, this is not your place.

Fifty Three Fifty

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This place does not have a full kitchen to make a full meal. The flatbreads are very small and over…read morepriced. They tasted soggy. The crostini on my Caesar salad was very old I watched them take it from a clear container that was sitting out without a cover! I had to return my salad because the wasabi dressing was way too spicy The ambiance is not welcoming. I had to go up and ask if we just sit anywhere or they seat us. Don't waist your money! Frozen pizza from the supermarket would taste better! The server was nice.

Cool little place. Nice breakfast choices. Pastries were better than the coffee but they have a…read morelot of different choices. Good service.

Inside

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Grilled chicken, wasabi salad

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4.7(221 reviews)

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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!

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Pier

4.0(794 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

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!

Oysters Rockefeller

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The pier entrance

Smoqehouse

4.5(442 reviews)

1.2 mi

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.

Gentleman taking order to go was terrific, engaged in conversation with me while very politely…read moretaking the order. Had the brisket burger and loaded chips. Brisket burger was good, a bit greasy, but flavor was ok. The loaded chips were definitely different. Chips were a barbecue flavor, smothered in blue cheese dressing and large chunks of blue cheese. The blue cheese was the best part. Chips not that great. The inside is rustic, a few tables and chairs with picnic tables with umbrellas out in front.

Outside seating

Pulled pork sandwich with fries and brussels

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The Porch Restaurant

4.7(368 reviews)

5.0 mi

•$$$

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.

First time dining. Added the Le'Cole 41 bottle. For dinner opt'd for bone in Porterhouse Pork chop…read more They will cook it to your liking (unusual) as most over cook the chop, side of asparagus and house salad.. my wife ordered 6oz Filet (medium) with Spano's with mashed potatoes on the side. News to follow.

Inside dining

Grouper Chowder

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Pineapple mimosa

Toasted Mango Cafe

4.4(38 reviews)

2.2 mi

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.

Table service and or sit at the bar service.

Toasted Mango hand scrub in restroom.

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Plenty of outdoor seating

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Todd C.

220

7 years ago

Moved here a year and a half ago and eat here frequently... there has been nothing on the menu that I have eaten that wasn't great. The service is awesome and the prices are very pleasing. Best breakfast food around in my opinion... Lunch is good too! read more

Floyd G.

7 years ago

Good home cooking and the best service hands down.our favorite place for breakfast. Can't go wrong with whatever you order

Louis M.

8 years ago

The lemon orzo soup is my favorite! Also try their ham egg and cheese croissant. Real good and fast

David S.

4 years ago

Great food, great service. Honestly some of the best food I've ever had. Just a great place overall

Michelle D.

9 years ago

Great food and people! Family owned and ran, best breakfast and lunch around!

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