Updated: June 2026
A seafood feast by any other name is still a showstopper on Anna Maria Island. Whether you call it a seafood tower, seafood castle, or seafood sampler, AMI restaurants bring the Gulf’s freshest treasures straight to your table. From chilled shrimp and plump oysters to buttery lobster and crab, each is a celebration of coastal flavors. Perfect for special occasions—or simply because island life calls for indulgence—this towering seafood experience is as fun to admire as it is to devour.
Ready to treat yourself? Here’s a list of the best Anna Maria Island spots for a seafood soirée that turns the Gulf’s freshest treasures into a feast to remember.
For every other craving the island has to offer, my Dining on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide covers the full spread from breakfast through last call.
The Chateau Anna Maria
- 5325 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-238-6264
- Tuesday – Thursday · 3:00 to 10:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday · 1:00 to 11:00 PM
- Sunday · 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Happy Hour · 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Dive into the ultimate seafood indulgence at The Chauteau Anna Maria with their Seafood Tower. This tower features beer-spiced poached half Maine lobster, snow crab clusters, jumbo shrimp, sesame seed–crusted seared ahi tuna, and oysters. Available in small or large sizes, it’s a show-stopping centerpiece for any seafood lover.
The Doctor’s Office
- 5312 Holmes Boulevard · Holmes Beach
- 941-213-9926
- Sunday – Thursday · 5:00 to 10:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday · 5:00 to 11:00 PM
The Seafood Cocktail at The Doctor’s Office features butter-poached lobster tail and jumbo Gulf shrimp. It’s simply too much to fit in a cocktail glass, so it’s elegantly served on a plate instead. Dressed with champagne vinaigrette and remoulade, this dish is as refined as it is indulgent.
Sandbar Seafood and Spirits
- 100 Spring Avenue · Anna Maria
- 941-778-0444
- Daily · 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Treat yourself to the Chilled Seafood Sampler at Sandbar Seafood and Spirits. This platter includes oysters, clams, peel-and-eat shrimp, Bairdi crab, and a Maine lobster tail, served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, mignonette, and fresh lemon. Perfect for sharing—or savoring solo—it’s a fresh, flavorful taste of the Gulf.
Swordfish Grill
- 4628 119th Street West · Cortez
- 941-798-2035
- Daily · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Happy Hour · Monday – Saturday · 4:00 to 6:00 PM
- Live Music · Daily · evenings · Saturday & Sunday additionally in afternoon
Indulge in the Seafood Castle at Swordfish Grill, a market-fresh selection that celebrates the ocean’s best. This platter includes six raw oysters, half a pound of crab, half a pound of peel-and-eat shrimp, six clams, and smoked fish spread, served with cocktail sauce and crackers. It’s a generous, flavorful feast perfect for sharing with friends—or keeping all to yourself.
· izzy