Everyone deserves to enjoy some quality time away once in a while, soaking up the sun from a picture-perfect place on the sand. When you make your way to Anna Maria Island, Florida, that’s exactly what you can count on treating yourself to year-round! While Anna Maria is brimming over with beautiful views to enjoy whether you’re on the shoreline or out on the waves, it’s also a place where you can treat your tastebuds to some truly spectacular moments along the way. When cravings come calling, the following epicurean journey to Anna Maria is sure to be palate-pleasing from start to finish when you head to these Anna Maria island restaurants.
Day 1: Dining on Anna Maria Island at The Waterfront Restaurant
If you happen to have a passion for grouper tacos, you’ll want to be sure to start your epicurean journey out at The Waterfront Restaurant during your Anna Maria Island getaway. This premier dining establishment and local craft bar is a great place to settle in and enjoy a wide variety of island-inspired fare with a water view to top it all off in perfect style. The Waterfront Restaurant pairs elegance and a welcoming vibe with a long list of seafood dishes that bring patrons back time and again with good reason. You don’t need a reservation to enjoy the surrounding Old Florida charm that comes through the aesthetics and the fantastic flavor profiles featured on the menu. Whether you go with the fresh caught fare of the day or stick with the iconic pico de gallo topped taco options, you’re sure to leave satisfied.
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria, Florida
941-778-1515
Day 2: Spend Time Savoring the Moment at Wicked Cantina
When nothing would hit the spot quite like savory Tex-Mex near the sand, a meal at Wicked Cantina is bound to be the highlight of your stay. This beachfront eatery is welcoming and vibrant, offering up a menu of mouthwatering options ranging from shrimp tacos and burritos to carnitas topped with cilantro and hot sauce too. Every dish here deserves to be paired with a fresh house margarita whether you drop by for lunch or dinner. Wicked Cantina also served up breakfast with operating hours running from 7:30 am until 10:00 pm daily. Guests can pick and choose between indoor or patio seating upon arrival and the live music on the docket between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm each evening. If you drop by between noon and 5:00 pm you can take advantage of great Happy Hour specials at Wicked Cantina.
Wicked Cantina
101 7th Street North, Bradenton Beach, Florida
491-281-2990
Day 3: Relish a Tasty Moment or Two at Rod & Reel Pier
If you’re the type of traveler who enjoys dining at local staple stops in town, a meal at Rod & Reel Pier promises to please. This fan-favorite eatery has been serving up delicious seafood since the 1940s and today, remains a wonderful place to pair nostalgia for Old Florida style with tasty bites enjoyed waterside. Daily fish specials top the menu along with savory sides of onion rings, fried oysters, and a variety of beverage options too. That said, many patrons also head this way with a fishing pole in hand to cast a line off the restaurant-side dock. If you don’t have a pole of your own, they’re available to rent here. Linger well into the evening hours and you can match your fishing fun with a drink at sunset.
Rod & Reel Pier
875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, Florida
941-778-1885
Day 4: Dine at Anna Maria Island Beach Café
Make sure to make time for a hearty breakfast stop on your last day visiting Anna Maria Island by making your way to Anna Maria Island Beach Café. Open daily from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm, the Anna Maria Island Beach Café has plenty to offer on the menu all day long but their specialty is most definitely their “All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast.” Here, you can fill up on fluffy flapjacks in a space that’s casual, friendly, and inviting. It’s a great family-friendly stop to start your day and because it’s right by the sand, you can follow up dining with time on the shoreline.
Anna Maria Island Beach Café
4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida
941-778-0784
Book Your Delicious Journey to Anna Maria Island Today
When travel plans bring you to Anna Maria Island and you know you want to make sure luxury, comfort, and style are a seamless part of your getaway experience, start by booking your accommodations through Anchor Down Vacation Rentals. Our options are vast and varied, ensuring our guests find rentals that not only meet their needs but exceed their expectations too. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting lineup of luxury homes away from home in the area and how we can help you make more of every moment of your stay.
