Christmas on Anna Maria Island is pure magic — sparkling lights wrapped around palm trees, peaceful beaches, and that relaxed island charm we all love.
But when it comes to Christmas dining, visitors and locals often wonder: What’s actually open? Whether you’re dreaming of a festive beachfront meal, a seafood feast, or a laid-back holiday bite without the cooking, Anna Maria Island has several wonderful restaurants that keep their doors open for the celebration.
In this guide, we’ll explore your Christmas dining options so you can enjoy a delicious, stress-free holiday right here in paradise.
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- Anna Maria General Store
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
- Back Alley Treasures & Bar
- Bamboo Island Bar
- Blueberries Café and Wine
- Bridge Street Bistro
- Bridge Tender Inn Dockside & Tiki Bar
- Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill
- La Crêperie
- Daiquiri Deck
- The Doctor’s Office
- Fifty Three Fifty The Pour House
- Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Cafe
- gRub Tropical BBQ
- Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Hut
- Harry’s Grill
- Hurricane Hanks
- Island Time Bar & Grill
- Isola Bella Italian Eatery
- Mademoiselle Paris French Restaurant
- North Shore Cafe
- Paradise Bagels and Café
- Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinderz
- Pizza Social
- The Porch Restaurant
- SALT Bar & Table
- Scott’s Deli
- Slim’s Place
- Star Fish Company
- The Toasted Mango Cafe
- The Ugly Grouper
- The Waterfront Restaurant
- Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
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
Anna Maria General Store will be open on Christmas Eve from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Christmas Day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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
At Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe you can pre-order your Christmas Dinner which includes ham, turkey, and traditional trimmings like corn, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and stuffing (items may vary; cooked with dairy; no vegetarian options). Pre-orders must be picked up on Christmas Day between 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and seating remains first-come, first-serve, rain or shine, with no refunds.
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
Anna Maria Oyster Bar will be closing early on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Back Alley Treasures & Bar
- 📍 108 Bridge Street · Bradenton 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
Back Alley Treasures & Bar will serve drinks and small bites until 2:00 PM on Christmas Eve, then close for Christmas Day.
Bamboo Island Bar
- 📍 119 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
- 📞 941-803-6416
- ⏰ Monday through Thursday · 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- ⏰ Friday & Saturday · 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Bamboo Island Bar will be open regular hours on December Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
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 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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 8:00 PM on Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, they will be operating under their regular hours.
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
Bridge Tender Inn Dockside & Tiki Bar will be open on Christmas Eve until 5:00 PM. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill
- 📍 3232 East Bay Drive · Holmes Beach
- 📞 941-345-4102
- ⏰ Monday through Saturday · 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill will be open on Christmas Eve. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
La Crêperie
- 📍 3216 East Bay Drive · Holmes Beach
- 📞 941-251-7007
- ⏰ Tuesday through Sunday · 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
La Crêperie will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
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
Daiquiri Deck will be open on Christmas Eve from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Christmas Day, they’ll open at 5:00 PM until close.
The Doctor’s Office
- 📍 5312 Holmes Boulevard · Holmes Beach
- 📞 941-213-9926
- ⏰ Sunday through Thursday · 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- ⏰ Friday and Saturday · 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Doctor’s Office will welcome patients during normal hours on Christmas Eve, then be closed on Christmas Day.
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 Christmas Eve from 8:00 AM to noon and closed on Christmas Day.
Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Cafe
- 📍 9807 Gulf Drive · Anna Maria
- 📞 941-778-3170
- ⏰ Daily · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Café will be open on Christmas Eve until 1:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
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
gRub Tropical BBQ will be open during normal hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
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 will be open during regular hours on Christmas Eve ans closed on Christmas Day.
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
Harry’s Grill will be open on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM with live Christmas-themed music by Pam Ward from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. On Christmas Day, they’ll open at 4:00 PM with a Prime Rib special and live music by Pam Ward from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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 Hanks will be serving guests on Christmas Eve, open until 8:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
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 for breakfast on Christmas Day, closing at 9:00 PM. On Christmas Eve, they’ll be operating under their regular hours.
Isola Bella Italian Eatery
- 📍 5904 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 📞 941-242-5309
- ⏰ Monday through Saturday · 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Isola Bella Italian Eatery will be open on Christmas Eve during their normal hours and closed Christmas Day.
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
Mademoiselle Paris French Restaurant is serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
North Shore Cafe
- 📍 304 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 📞 941-900-2671
- ⏰ Monday and Wednesday through Friday · 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- ⏰ Saturday and Sunday · 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
North Shore Cafe will be open on Christmas Eve from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will be closed on Christmas Day and December 26.
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 is open regular hours on Christmas Eve and 7:00 AM till noon on Christmas Day.
Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinderz
- 📍 308 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 📞 941-251-4070
- ⏰ Wednesday through Monday · 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pizzano’s Pizza and Grinderz will be open Christmas Eve until 8:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
Pizza Social
- 📍 308 Pine Avenue · Anna Maria
- 📞 941-251-4070
- ⏰ Wednesday through Monday · 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pizza Social will welcome guests on Christmas Eve, open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
The Porch Restaurant
- 📍 9707 Gulf Drive · Anna Maria
- 📞 941-782-8683
- ⏰ Daily · Lunch · 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- ⏰ Daily · Dinner · 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Porch Restaurant will welcome guests on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
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
SALT Bar & Table is closed on Christmas Eve and opens at 5:00 PM on Christmas Day.
Scott’s Deli
- 📍 6000 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 📞 941-778-3000
- ⏰ Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Scott’s Deli will be open on Christmas Eve with an early closing and will be closed on Christmas Day.
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 will welcome guests on Christmas Eve during regular hours and closed on Christmas Day.
Star Fish Company
- 📍 12306 46th Avenue West · Cortez
- 📞 941-794-1243
- ⏰ Tuesday through Saturday · 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- ⏰ Sunday and Monday · 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Star Fish Company will be open on Christmas Eve until 4:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
The Toasted Mango Cafe
- 📍 3240 East Bay Drive ·Holmes Beach
- 📞 941-213-9948
- ⏰ Daily · 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
The Toasted Mango will be open Christmas Eve but will close early and closed on Christmas Day.
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
The Ugly Grouper will be open on Christmas Eve until 4:00 PM and closed on Christmas Day.
The Waterfront Restaurant
- 📍 111 Bay Boulevard South · Anna Maria
- 📞 941-778-1515
- ⏰ Sunday through Thursday · 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- ⏰ Friday and Saturday · 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The Waterfront Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve—seating is available by reservation only. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
- 📍 101 7th Street North · Bradenton Beach
- 📞 941-281-2990
- ⏰ Daily · 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- 🍹 Happy Hour · Monday through Saturday · 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- 🍹 Happy Hour · Sunday · 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- 🎶 Live Music · Daily 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Sunday additionally 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wicked Cantina in Bradenton Beach will welcome guests on Christmas Eve, open during regular hours. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Until next time…
· izzy
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