A Comprehensive List of Restaurants on Anna Maria Island

Here’s a comprehensive guide to restaurants on Anna Maria Island, curated to help you discover the local spots for every craving—from beachfront seafood shacks to hidden gems like tavern-style pizza joints. Whether you’re planning your first visit or a return trip, this guide makes dining on the island easy and delicious.

Please call to verify hours of operation before making your visit.

AM I Coconuts 419 Pine Avenue · 877-AM-I-NUTS · fresh coconuts and coconut drinks

Chocolate Emporium · 216C Pine Avenue · 941-345-4020 · candy, chocolates, salt sater taffy, and novelties

The Doctor’s Garden · 5312 Holmes Boulevard · 941-213-9926 · relaxed elevated dining


Until next time…

· izzy

anna maria island shops

Anna Maria Island (AMI) is more than a quaint beach destination with white sand and turquoise waters. Beyond the laid-back atmosphere, the island is a shopper’s paradise. Whether you are searching for the perfect outfit, a locally crafted good, a special souvenir, or just simply browsing, AMI hosts plenty of shops to satisfy your shopping cravings.

Here is a comprehensive list of shops on AMI with information on their reopening after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and finding the perfect restaurant can make a significant difference in starting your day off right. Anna Maria Island is home to many delicious breakfast restaurants with each spot offering a unique style and flavor.

anna maria island breakfast
anna maria island happy hour

Anna Maria Island is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a tropical island atmosphere. From upscale cocktail lounges to tiki bars to dive bars, AMI has a variety of spots offering happy hour deals.

Below is a list of bars and happy hours on Anna Maria Island to enjoy adult libations and soak up the island’s culture.

Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway’s favorite dessert was Key lime pie. It’s also one of my favorites.

Key lime pie was officially declared Florida’s state pie in 2006.

While the Florida Keys are most commonly associated with Key lime pie, the entire state of Florida crushes on the dessert.

Here are the places on and near Anna Maria Island to grab a slice.

Anna Maria Island Key Lime Dessert
anna maria island personal chef

Hiring a personal chef while on vacation allows you to enjoy restaurant quality meals without the hassle of cooking.

Below are several personal chefs who cater to Anna Maria Island.

16 responses to “A Comprehensive List of Restaurants on Anna Maria Island”

  1. Marc B Avatar

    Can you please add our island businesses? All in Holmes Beach 🙂 thank you!
    -Crysten’s AMI Boat Tours
    -The Hot Dog Guy AMI
    -AMI Airport Shuttle Guy

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi. Of course, I am happy to add “The Hot Dog Guy AMI” to my list. Do you have a phone number you would like to share for the post? Currently, my post is only about restaurants. izzy

  2. DEBORAH Ellen HUNT Avatar
    DEBORAH Ellen HUNT

    Well isn’t this the Awesome-est. Thank you!

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi Deborah. My pleasure. izzy

  3. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    I notice that Rod & Reel is listed noting it is no longer & is in red. The others in red do not mention problems…is there a reason for different colors of listings?

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi Andrea. After hurricanes Helene and Milton, Anna Maria Island restaurants are slowly opening back up. The restaurants in red are not yet open and the restaurants in green are open. izzy

  4. Robert Slicker Avatar
    Robert Slicker

    cortez?

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi Robert. I did not compile information on Cortez. izzy

  5. Kathy Patterson Avatar
    Kathy Patterson

    Is the Wicked Cantina open?

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi Kathy. Their Sarasota location is open but not the AMI location. izzy

    2. Lynn Avatar
      Lynn

      Wicked Cantina opened on Black Friday. 🎉

  6. Penni taccetta Avatar
    Penni taccetta

    Wicked Cantina is not open yet- soon
    Everyone is working so hard on the island
    You see so much progress everyday

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi Penni. Yes, there is much progress on the island. izzy

  7. Bonnie Avatar
    Bonnie

    Amazing to see so many in green! Thanks for the updates Izzy!
    Prayers for all in red, especially those lost or permanently closed. 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹.

    1. izzy Avatar

      Hi Bonnie. My pleasure.

  8. KK Avatar
    KK

    Gulf drive cafe and the Kokonut hut are both open