If you’re a fan of chicken wings, Anna Maria Island has plenty to satisfy your cravings. From crispy bone-in classics to saucy boneless bites, the island’s restaurants serve wings in flavors ranging from Buffalo and BBQ to Cajun and Garlic Parmesan.
This guide gives the lowdown on the best spots to enjoy chicken wings on Anna Maria Island.
Contents
- Anna Maria General Store
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
- Bridge Tender Inn Dockside & Tiki Bar
- The Chateau Anna Maria
- Cortez Kitchen
- Daiquiri Deck
- Freckled Fin Irish Pub
- gRub Tropical BBQ
- Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Hut
- Hurricane Hanks
- Island Time Bar & Grill
- Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinderz
- Slim’s Place
- Swordfish Grill
- The Ugly Grouper
Anna Maria General Store
- 503 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 941-779-9200
- Monday through Saturday · 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sunday · 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
At the Anna Maria General Store, enjoy Jumbo Wings available in 8-piece or 12-piece orders, cooked just the way you like them. Choose from flavorful sauces like Plain, BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili, Buffalo, or their signature house-made Charm City—extra spicy and full of kick. They also offer in-house smoked wings, adding a rich, smoky twist to this island favorite.
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
- 200 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
- 941-778-2662
- Sunday through Thursday · 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday · 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The Chicken Wings at Anna Maria Oyster Bar are a crowd favorite — house-seasoned jumbo wings cooked to perfection. Choose your flavor adventure with Buffalo, Barbecue, Teriyaki, or Plain, each bursting with delicious island flavor.
Bridge Tender Inn Dockside & Tiki Bar
- 135 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
- 941-778-4849
- Daily · 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Live Music · Daily · afternoon and evening
Indulge in Chicken Wings at Bridge Tender, fried to golden perfection and tossed in your choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Sweet Chili sauce. Each order comes with refreshing celery sticks and your choice of blue cheese or ranch for dipping.
The Chateau Anna Maria
- 5325 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-238-6264
- Tuesday through Thursday · 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday · 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday · 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Happy Hour · 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Chateau Anna Maria serves their Chateau Wings as bone-in wings accompanied by crisp celery and a side of ranch for dipping. Guests can choose from three flavorful sauces: Buffalo, BBQ, or Garlic Parmesan.
Cortez Kitchen
- 4528 119th Street · Cortez
- 941-900-1506
- Sunday through Thursday · 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday · 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Live Music · Friday through Sunday evenings
Cortez Kitchen serves their Smoked Wings with a flavorful selection of sauces, including Cajun, Buffalo, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, or BBQ. Each wing is smoked to perfection, delivering a tender, juicy bite with every order. All flavors pair perfectly with their classic homemade buttermilk ranch.
Daiquiri Deck
- 107 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
- 941-253-3300
- Sunday through Thursday · 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday · 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Happy Hour · Daily · 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM · 8:00 PM to close
- Live Music · Friday, Saturday, and Sunday · call for times
Dig into the Wings Your Way at Daiquiri Deck — crispy, golden-fried chicken wings cooked to order and paired with fresh celery sticks. Choose your favorite flavor, from bold K-pop Hot Honey to classic Buffalo or the flavorful Old Bay & Honey dry rub. Each order comes with a side of ranch or bleu cheese, perfect for dipping between sips of a beachside daiquiri.
Freckled Fin Irish Pub
- 5337 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-251-3930
- Sunday through Thursday · 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday · 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Live Music · Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday · 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Live Music · some Saturdays · 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Happy Hour · 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Freckled Fin serves their wings with a variety of flavorful sauce options to satisfy any craving. Each order comes with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese for the perfect finishing touch.
gRub Tropical BBQ
- 415 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 941-900-2874
- Monday through Saturday · 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- Happy Hour · Monday through Saturday · 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Savor the Smoked Chicken Wings at gRub — four jumbo whole wings, smoked to perfection for a rich, tender flavor. Each wing is coated in a sticky, sweet Hot Honey Glaze that perfectly balances heat and sweetness. Ideal as a shareable appetizer or a satisfying snack while enjoying the island vibes.
Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Hut
- 900 Gulf Drive North · Bradenton Beach
- 941-778-1919
- Cafe · Open · Sunday through Thursday · 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Cafe · Open · Friday and Saturday · 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- Hut · Open · Daily · 7:00 AM to Midnight
- Live Music · Daily · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gulf Drive Café & Kokonut Hut serves their Gulf Drive Wings with ten bone-in or boneless wings made to order. Each plate comes with crisp carrots and celery for a fresh, crunchy side. Guests can choose from a variety of sauces—including Buffalo Mild, Buffalo Hot, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, or Teriyaki—to fit any flavor preference.
Hurricane Hanks
- 5346 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-778-5788
- Food · Sunday through Thursday · 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Food · Friday and Saturday · 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Bar · Daily · 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Hurricane Wings at Hurricane Hanks are tossed in your choice of Hot, Medium, Mild, BBQ, Teriyaki, or Garlic Parmesan sauce. Each order is prepared fresh, giving you plenty of bold flavor options whether you like heat or something more mellow. Served with classic sides, these wings are a reliable go-to for fans of hearty, saucy appetizers.
Island Time Bar & Grill
- 111 Gulf Drive South · Bradenton Beach
- 941-782-1122
- Wednesday through Saturday · 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday through Tuesday · 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Happy Hour · Monday through Friday · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Get ready to dig in — the chicken wings at Island Time Bar & Grill are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Crispy, juicy, and tossed in your choice of bold flavors like Sweet Asian, Buffalo, Bourbon BBQ, Jerk Rub, Ghost Pepper, Hot Garlic, Sriracha, or Garlic Parmesan.
Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinderz
- 5318 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-778-3663
- Monday through Thursday · 10:00 AM to midnight
- Friday and Saturday · 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
- Sunday · 11:00 AM to midnight
Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinderz serves their wings in orders of 10 or 20, giving guests plenty of room to share—or not. Each order comes with Spicy Pizzano Bread, adding a flavorful twist you don’t usually see with wings. Celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing round out the plate for a classic, satisfying finish.
Slim’s Place
- 9701 Gulf Drive · Anna Maria
- 941-567-4056
- Tuesday through Sunday · 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Monday · 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Happy Hour · Monday through Friday · 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Slim’s Place serves their jumbo, mojo-marinated wings grilled to perfection, with sauce options like Thai Chili, Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Sriracha, BBQ, or Naked. For something different, their boneless wings feature crispy fried white-meat nuggets tossed in your choice of sauce. Each boneless order comes with a side of tots, making it a hearty, crowd-pleasing pick.
Swordfish Grill
- 4628 119th Street West · Cortez
- 941-798-2035
- Daily · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Happy Hour · Monday through Saturday · 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Live Music · Daily · evenings · Saturday and Sunday additionally in afternoon
Swordfish Grill serves up classic chicken wings with your choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Asian Garlic sauce. Each order comes with fresh celery and carrots for the perfect crunch. Diners can also choose ranch or blue cheese for dipping,
The Ugly Grouper
- 5704 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-896-8033
- Daily 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Live Music · Daily · 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Live Music · Saturday and Sunday · 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Island Wings at The Ugly Grouper features eight large chicken wings tossed in their signature house-made wing sauce. Guests can also choose from alternative flavors like BBQ, Sweet Thai chili, or classic Buffalo. Each order comes with a side of ranch or blue cheese, making it a go-to pick for wing lovers.
Until next time…
· izzy
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