Longbeach Cafe

Spoiled with attention from the moment we arrived. Appetizer was very good, the meals were great…read more Even received a Birthday dessert for my fiance without requesting it. Service was great, will return. If you like great service, I recommend trying it. A++

INCREDIBLE! Excellent service, server was so sweet! Food was incredible. Absolutely recommend!read more

Upper room entrance

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Bridge Tender Inn

3.4(379 reviews)

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.

Good and service is always good at this popular spot! We had a mix of appetizers and they were all…read moregreat, especially the mahi bites!

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

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Bridge Street Bistro

3.4(231 reviews)

I'll start with the food. Had the surf and turf and it was good, not great but it was good enough…read morefor my standards. Steak was cooked exactly as requested, decent flavor. The seafood accompaniment was adequate and filling. Also had a side house salad, which seemed fresh and also very nice. Good wine selection and I can't complain about the beer that I ordered. If you're comparing to a top ranked seafood restaurant in Miami or Tampa, look elsewhere. The prices were fair and I would probably go back there if I were in town again. The only weird part was the service. It was great for the first 45 minutes and then the waitress just literally disappeared. Mike was gone for 20 minutes until we finally had to ask another waiter for our check. They probably could've gotten me for a few more drinks if they had tried. I was going to get three stars, but I think they do deserve four stars for overall experience.

I placed a reservation for a party of five on open table. We were one of three parties at the…read moreestablishment. Our waitress was unfriendly, inattentive and didn't seem to want to be there. Upon asking questions regarding the menu, she did not provide answers and was frustrated when one of our party members was not sure what wellness level they would like their fish cooked to, as they had never been offered an option at previous restaurants. No smile, no how are you doing, just frustrated and in a hurry to get it over with. The food was nothing special. High price, low quality. You'd have a better experience going to longhorn steakhouse any day. One person in our party was sick to their stomach later that night. I would not return for a second experience.

Filet Mignon

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Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

3.9(1.6k reviews)

2.5 mi

•$$$

Food is delicious, ambiance is beautiful, and service is wonderful. BUT the music outdoors is too…read moreLOUD during lunch. Can't talk to each other without screaming. Not relaxing with that LOUD music.

Julie made our lunch so nice! She was sweet, thoughtful and a fabulous server! We loved sitting on…read morethe deck outdoors and watching the waves. Julie made us and our little dog, Bingo, feel welcome. We will come back!

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Had to get all the sites in and clean out all the people behind me hehe!

Island Time Bar & Grill

3.0(359 reviews)

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

The atmosphere, live music, staff, and location of Island Time is awesome. Beyond that, the food…read morewas less than desirable, even for a beach town. I can't 100% say there is better food in different locations around town, but if you're looking for a fun vibe, this could be the spot. Personally, I would skip the fish tacos, they were tasteless and super boring. The fried grouper was pretty tasty, but there is better in other places around town. The shrimp caesar is also pretty good, nothing amazingly amazing, but still better than the tacos. Honestly, if I'm back in town, I'm probably skipping this spot.

Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones - a terrific band

Buffalo wings

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View across the street

Daiquiri Deck

3.5(203 reviews)

I had the best experience at daiquiri deck. I was seated immediately with no wait and had a very…read morewelcoming, kind, and attentive server. The balcony table had a view of the beach and ocean which was so beautiful. My drink and entree was excellent. It came out quickly and tasted very good. I would highly recommend coming here for a daiquiri and delicious food.

We visited Daiquiri Deck Bradenton Beach on December 30th with a party of seven, and the experience…read morewas disappointing from start to finish. We arrived around 12:30 and didn't leave until about 2:30, mostly due to extremely slow service. The restaurant appeared to be understaffed -- our server was actually the bartender, who was clearly stretched thin trying to manage both the bar and multiple tables. Our appetizers took a long time to arrive, and when they finally did, they were barely warm. The entrées weren't any better. My Cuban sandwich and their $7 "premium" fries came out lukewarm, and I didn't feel well afterward. Other dishes at the table were also cold: the grilled shrimp on the nachos, and the chicken and shrimp that were supposed to be added to a pasta dish didn't even arrive with the meal. When they finally showed up, they were cold too. We brought the issues to the staff's attention. While the manager took $50 off the bill, they never came to the table to apologize or acknowledge the problems. For a busy holiday week on Anna Maria Island, you'd expect a restaurant to be prepared, but this was unacceptable -- slow service, poorly handled food, and no accountability from management. This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had on the island, and I hope the restaurant seriously reevaluates its leadership and staffing.

Bar top

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View from top deck

Blue Marlin

4.2(497 reviews)

The Blue Marlin is a small and intimate restaurant with delicious food! Make sure to get the…read morelobster grilled cheese, it was the best!!

1st time here - we live in downtown Sarasota. We were looking for a quaint/"off the beaten path"…read morevibe. Service was great... Parking was interesting, offsite, parked my Range Rover between garbage trucks in a spot marked "public works parking only" ..then someone drives you back on a golf cart...outside table next to two people playing reggae covers, it was so loud it made any conversation (even with our waiter) almost impossible. Drunk people dancing & filming themselves. Otherwise, outside would be nice. Table next to us was a group of 5 extremely intoxicated adults w/ a toddler. Unfortunately, food wasn't great - entrees $38-$49 for greasy potatoes, asparagus & a average sized piece of grouper covered in some sort of batter that seemed like a cracker... the entire time, you're thinking ...did this really cost $65 plus salads and drinks came to $195 for two adults -I'll stick to Shore LBK and Harry's moving forward. Better atmosphere with food that never disappoints!

Renovation

Linguini White Clam

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Island Donut

3.7(48 reviews)

2.4 mi

Swung in here before a morning dolphin cruise. Right on bridge street. Block or so from the pier…read more Sweet and savory options available. We got some muffins, donuts, donut holes, bagels, banana rama (toast, banana, peanut butter, granola, honey) and a couple croissant egg sammies. Everything was great. We ordered online on our way to the cruise, everything was ready within 10-15 minutes. Will visit again! Ps- staff was welcoming and extremely friendly!

The only donut place that I could find during our weekend stay…read more Small place with lots of variety from desserts to savory treats and even gluten free options. **My issue with this place is that the donuts and bagels that I was interested in were out in the open and uncovered so there were flies over them!!** I purchased a maple glazed vanilla filled donut, an apple fritter, 6 donut holes, and 5 different bagels. I spent near $30 and most of it went to the trash as they were hard and not fresh at all. There was only one young man working, and while nice, he seemed bored and uninviting. Needless to say, I wouldn't return unless they get a covered donut display at least.

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Smoqehouse

4.5(436 reviews)

3.0 mi

Double brisket burger and fries Was great. Fries done in beef tallow! Burger tasty and jucy. Fries…read morea little too salty but very nice. Walk up servicefast with indoor and outdoor seating. A must visit.

Had a late lunch/early dinner at Smoke House in Bradenton Beach after the beach, and it hit the…read morespot. We ordered the pulled pork, chips (honestly some of the best), a brisket burger, and fries. Our son liked the burger so much he went back for another one. Everything was great and exactly what we were looking for after a day in the sun. Would definitely recommend! Service was great...very kind. Ambiance - hey...you're next to the road but who cares when you have great food!!

Outside seating

Pulled pork sandwich with fries and brussels

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The Kokonut Hut

2.6(330 reviews)

2.7 mi

I've gone 3x now and I'm looking for an excuse to go again! The appetizers are our favorites. 5 of…read morethem are vegetarian! I've always had good service. There's a free parking lot just across the street. The setting is idyllic...right on the beach, lots of seating choices...what's not to love?

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.