Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving on Anna Maria Island

Updated: November 2025

Thanksgiving on Anna Maria Island is a time to savor delicious food, gather with family, and enjoy the island’s relaxed coastal charm.

Whether you’re a local or visiting for the holiday, the island’s restaurants offer a variety of options—from traditional turkey dinners to seafood feasts and creative seasonal menus. Plan your holiday meal early, make reservations where needed, and enjoy a Thanksgiving filled with delicious food, family, and festive cheer on Anna Maria Island!

Here’s a guide to where you can enjoy Thanksgiving 2025 on Anna Maria Island.

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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

If you need an easy, no-fuss option on Thanksgiving, the Anna Maria General Store is a great spot to grab a bite. They offer sandwiches, baked goods, snacks, and ready-to-go items — perfect if you’re spending the day on the beach, exploring the island, or just want something simple without the holiday crowds. It’s a convenient stop for quick fuel on a day when many restaurants are closed.

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Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe

• 📍4000 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
• 📞 941-778-0784
• ⏰ Daily · 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• 🎶 Live Music · Daily · 5:30 PM to sunset

Celebrate Thanksgiving by the Gulf at AMI Beach Café with a delicious holiday meal for $34.99! Pre-orders open November 1st, and each dinner includes turkey and traditional trimmings like corn, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and stuffing (items may vary).

Pre-orders must be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Seating is first-come, first-served, and pre-orders do not guarantee a table. The event will take place rain or shine — no refunds, no exceptions.

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Back Alley Treasures & Bar

• 📍 108 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
• 📞 224-209-1480
• ⏰ Monday through Saturday · 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• ⏰ Sunday · 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Back Alley Treasures & Bar will be open until 2:00 PM on Thanksgiving, serving drinks and small bites for holiday visitors.

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Blueberries Café and Wine

• 📍 5337 Gulf Drive #300 · Holmes Beach
• 📞 786-296-9612
• ⏰ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday · 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• ⏰ Saturday and Sunday · 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Blueberries Café and Wine will be open on Thanksgiving from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, serving breakfast, lunch, and drinks to holiday visitors.

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Bridge Street Bistro

• 📍 111 Gulf Drive · Bradenton Beach
• 📞 941-782-1122
• ⏰ Sunday through Thursday · 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• ⏰ Friday and Saturday · 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• 🍹 Happy Hour · Daily · 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Bridge Street Bistro will be open from 12:00 PM to 8 :00PM on Thanksgiving, serving both their regular dinner menu and a special Thanksgiving Plate for $35 per person. Enjoy a classic holiday feast featuring roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, yams, mixed vegetables, mac & cheese, and fresh bread — finished with your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie.

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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

The Bridge Tender is serving up a special Thanksgiving feast this year with all the traditional favorites — roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and creamed corn. Guests can finish this $24.95 meal with a choice of pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake for the perfect holiday touch. You can also order from the regular menu if you’re craving your usual island favorites!

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Cool Beans AMI

• 📍 101 South Bay Boulevard Unit A4 · Anna Maria
• 📞 941-896-4293
• ⏰ Daily · 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Kick off your Thanksgiving day at Cool Beans, open on Anna Maria Island in the morning with breakfast and coffee for early risers but closing early.

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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

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Daiquiri Deck with a festive feast served all day during normal business hours! Enjoy roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, broccoli and cauliflower al forno, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream — plus unlimited soda, tea, or coffee. Pricing is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under and guests can also order from the full menu.

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Fifty Three Fifty The Pour House

• 📍 5350 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
• 📞 941-251-3681
• ⏰ Daily · 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Fifty Three Fifty will be open on Thanksgiving from 8:00 AM to noon.

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

Celebrate Thanksgiving the easy (and delicious) way with gRub’s Take-Home Dinner! Enjoy a whole smoked turkey with all the fixings — roasted Brussels sprouts with pork belly balsamic jam, shredded potato casserole, garlic dinner rolls, gravy, bread pudding, and cranberry chutney. Orders must be placed by November 24 — serves 6–8 people for $160.

Or choose from a 12–14 lb cherrywood smoked turkey with a quart of gravy and pumpkin pie for $100, or a 15 lb smoked turkey with sweet potato mash and pumpkin pie serving 5–6 for $120.

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Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Hut

• 📍 900 Gulf Drive North · Bradenton Beach
• 📞 941-778-1919
• ⏰ Cafe · Sunday through Thursday · 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• ⏰ Cafe · Friday and Saturday · 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
• ⏰ Hut · Daily · 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• 🎶 Live Music · Daily · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Hut is offering a Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 9:00 PM for $28.85, including your choice of carved turkey or smoked Smithfield ham, served with buttered mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, green beans and carrots, herbed stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy—plus their full regular menu will also be available.

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Harry’s Grill

• 📍 9903 Gulf Drive · Anna Maria
• 📞 941-567-5999
• ⏰ Monday through Saturday · 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
• ⏰ Sunday · 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
• ⏰ Sunday · Harry’s Hallelujah Brunch · 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
• 🍹 Happy Hour · Monday through Friday · 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• 🎶 Live Music · Daily · 6:00 to 8:30 PM

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Harry’s Grill with a delicious meal served island-style! Enjoy roasted turkey, Mississippi green beans, Southern dressing, giblet gravy, seashell salad, candied yams, homemade cranberry sauce, and your choice of pecan or pumpkin pie for dessert. Dinner is served starting at noon, with live entertainment beginning at 6:00 PM. The feast is $28 for adults and $16 for children, and the regular menu will also be available.

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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
• 🎶 Live Music · Daily · 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Island Time Bar & Grill will be open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thanksgiving, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with a special Thanksgiving Plate for $35 per person. Enjoy a hearty holiday meal featuring turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, yams, mixed vegetables, mac & cheese, and fresh bread — plus your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie for dessert.

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Mademoiselle Paris French Restaurant

• 📍 9906 Gulf Drive · Anna Maria
• 📞 941-226-0708
• ⏰ Monday and Tuesday · 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• ⏰ Wednesday through Sunday · 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Celebrate the Thanksgiving at Mademoiselle Paris with a special 3-course dinner. Start with a warm French Onion Soup topped with cheddar cheese au gratin, followed by roasted turkey served with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cranberry chutney. Finish your meal with a slice of pumpkin pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect sweet touch. Enjoy this festive menu for $39.95 per person or order from our regular menu. Limited seating available — reservations required!

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Minnie’s Beach Cafe

• 📍 5360 Gulf Drive · Holmes Beach
• 📞 941-778-4140
• ⏰ Monday · 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• ⏰ Tuesday through Friday · 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• ⏰ Saturday and Sunday · 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Minnie’s Beach Cafe is offering a homemade Thanksgiving feast featuring slow-roasted turkey (white, dark, or combo), mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato soufflé, cranberry sauce, and a dinner roll. Pies are also available with one week’s notice.

Call or text 941-962-1687 and place orders by Monday, November 24 and pick up on Wednesday, November 26 (11:00 AM–4:00 PM).

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Paradise Bagels and Café

• 📍 3210 East Bay Drive ·Holmes Beach
• 📞 941-779-1212
• ⏰ Monday through Saturday · 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• ⏰ Sunday · 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Paradise Bagels and Café will be open on Thanksgiving from 7:00 AM to noon, perfect for grabbing a warm breakfast before the holiday festivities begin. Their limited holiday hours make it easy to enjoy fresh bagels, pastries, and coffee without slowing down your Thanksgiving plans.

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SALT Bar & Table

• 📍 2519 Gulf Drive · Bradenton Beach
• 📞 941-896-9897
• ⏰ Daily · 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM
• 🍹 Happy Hour · Daily · 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
• 🎶 Live Music · Friday & Saturday · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Salt Bar & Table with a special 3-course holiday menu for $85 per person. Start with your choice of Crab Cakes or Butternut Squash Soup, followed by your entrée selection of Turkey or Prime Tenderloin. Finish the meal on a sweet note with Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crumble Cheesecake, or a Homemade Brownie with Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. In addition to the holiday menu, Salt Bar & Table will also offer a pared-down version of their regular menu for the evening.

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Until next time…

·izzy