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!

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

We had an amazing dinner at Bamboo Lounge in Bradenton Beach and Brian made the entire experience…read moreincredible. He was attentive, kind, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great night. Our table went all in on the menu and everything was fantastic. We enjoyed cocktails like mojitos, caipiroskas, and a Machu Picchu that absolutely hit the spot. For food, we loved dishes like the Vicenza and Madrid pasta, the Piamonte and Marseille entrées, plus the Hawaii and Salvador plates, and even the fettuccine with cheese sauce and broccoli was excellent. Every single plate came out beautifully and tasted great. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food is impressive, and Brian truly elevated the experience with his service. We will definitely be back and it is largely because of him.

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.

The good things: I thought the place was clean, had nice…read moreseating, and the service was good. Everyone was very friendly. The cons: Unfortunately I was disappointed with my meal. I had the linguine with vodka sauce and added blackened chicken. The chicken was extremely dry and I was unable to finish it. The serving size of pasta I also found to be small especially for quite a high price point. The price point of the entire menu I think is also much too high for what you are getting. The edamame gyoza were only 4 in one dish and we also shared the hummus board which was very small for an expensive price. I think they should definitely be re-evaluating how their menu is priced for their portions and the meals themselves.

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.

Neat little marina bar with good vibe and music. The girls are great hosts. Stop in for a craft…read morecocktail and watch the water.

Ok. I've done all sorts of Yelp searches for this area, and but somehow i missed this place on my…read moreradar. As we wandered about looking for someplace for dinner (the place we had intended for the evening was maxed out with one large party, so needed to look elsewhere) realized we just happened upon a place we had driven by a couple of times called "The Doctors Office". They had a beautiful garden area outside where people were dining, but it was a pretty warm night, so decided to check out the inside - where we found a really cool space and were greeted by the host asking: "Do you have an appointment?" (Get it? Doctors office...reservations...appointment!? Too cute a play on the doctor's office thing! : ) Well, we did NOT have said appointment (and the main dining area was quite full!) but thankfully there was one table remaining in the back lounge area, which was through a hidden door made to look like a bookshelf! This area also had its own cool vibe. Waiter (Matt) immediately placed two little medicine cups in front of us - to sample their cherry rum punch. Delish. I ordered a cocktail (cannot recall the name but along the lines of a manhattan) while my DH stayed with red wine (boooooo-ring! ; ) We shared the smoked salmon appetizer (super yummo!) Then on to dinner. OK, we're talking seafood country here! But, over the course of the several days we've been here, I ordered seafood every single time. I adore seafood but was ready for something else. So, was being realistic when I ordered something on the beef realm. Got the short rib dish and it did not disappoint. It was excellent. Maybe not the "easily shredded with a fork" ones I have had elsewhere, but certainly super tasty and not at all tough or fatty. DH got the shrimp-lobster tacos and said they were incredible! No leftovers coming home with this guy! Our waiter, Matt, was new to this establishment (but not waitering) and was attentive and personable - above and beyond. Would highly recommend. No, you're not going to get any water views (this place is sort of hidden away in an obscure spot behind a plaza) but well worth the visit!

The appetizers and drinks were good right off the bat, but things went downhill from there. It…read morestarted looking like it was going to rain, so we asked the hostess if we could move inside if the weather turned. She rudely told us it would be fine and that we could just move to another table if we started getting rained on--which made zero sense since we'd still be outside. I figured everyone has a bad day, so we let it go. Unfortunately, the entrees were disappointing. The portions were way too small, the food wasn't nearly good enough for the price point, and the fish was severely overcooked. I probably wouldn't come back here for dinner, but if you're just looking for a good spot to grab drinks, it's worth a try.

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.

Delicious food, great drinks, and live music to boot. Service was quick and attentive. Great to sit…read moreoutside if weather cooperates.

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.

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 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.

Yes, yes, yes, 100x YES. 10/10 recommend…read more This was hands down the best lunch/dinner we had in AMI. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, they took us as a walk-in, and both the drinks and ambiance were chef's kiss. We started with the baked brie (an absolute must) and I ordered the burger, another 10/10. Drinks were Aperol spritzes and a spicy margarita... SO good. Honestly, just go. You won't regret it.

WOW! This place was an A+ experience. The drinks, food, service and VIEW were top notch and…read moreexceeded our expectations. We ordered some cocktails that were a heavy pour so worth every penny. We ordered the local clam appetizer and mixed the garlic and marinara sauce as suggested. We also added linguine and it was like its own dish. We could have ordered 2 of those and called it a day. The sauce was so good we wanted to lick the plate. I ordered a fried grouper sandwich with coleslaw. The grouper fillet was HUGE, perfectly cooked and the breading was slightly and flavorful. We will definitely be back when we visit again. Totally worth the drive and wait!

We had a fantastic meal at this small local restaurant. With only around a dozen tables it can be…read moretricky in season but we were visiting the week after Thanksgiving so enjoyed the quiet on the island and had no problems getting a reservation. Food wise after several meals of fish we were excited to dive into some red meat. The 8 oz fillet was grilled to perfection and came with two "sides" (although the "side" Caesar-$3 extra, would have served 2 easily). I enjoyed the beef tips special with a savory mushroom gravy served over garlic mashed potatoes. The bread service was fine but nothing special. Definitely save room for the outstanding chocolate mousse cake-huge slab of chocolate cake layered with a creamy chocolate mousse and covered with shavings of white chocolate. There's a decent wine list (beer and wine only here) and we enjoyed a nice brunello. Service was super and we enjoyed the cosy atmosphere. Recommended

Another consistently great meal at The Porch. The kids with filet, and I kept it simple with soup…read moreand a salad -- everything was on point. Service continues to stand out here, and the overall vibe makes it an easy repeat spot. One of those places that just gets it right every time.