Updated: July 2026
Crack, dip, savor, repeat, that’s the magic of snow crab legs. On Anna Maria Island, digging into a pile of sweet, juicy crab legs isn’t just dinner, it’s an experience. Whether you’re cracking shells with friends over cold drinks or treating yourself after a beach day, AMI has plenty of spots serving up sweet, juicy, and buttery snow crab that’s downright irresistible.
For the complete island dining picture beyond crab night, my Dining on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide covers every craving worth knowing about.
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
- 200 Bridge Street · Bradenton Beach
- 941-778-2662
- Sunday – Thursday · 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday · 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
A full pound of sweet, tender snow crab legs arrives steaming hot, ready to crack and savor. Each bite is even better when dipped into warm, melted butter and paired with a choice of two sides. Crab legs here are priced at market. This spot sits right on historic Bridge Street, so pair your crab dinner with a stroll through my Bridge Street on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide.
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
Snow Crab Clusters at The Chateau are a true indulgence, available in either a half-pound or a full pound. Served chilled and ready to enjoy, they can be ordered as a light side dish or as a satisfying meal on their own. Fresh, flavorful, and elegantly prepared, they’re the perfect way to elevate an island dining experience.
Cortez Kitchen
- 4528 119th Street · Cortez
- 941-900-1506
- Sunday – Thursday · 12:00 to 9:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday · 12:00 to 10:00 PM
- Live Music · Friday through Sunday evenings
Every Wednesday at Cortez Kitchen, the spotlight shines on Snow Crab Night from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. Piled high and perfectly prepared, these sweet, tender crab legs are served with corn on the cob, hearty potatoes, and all the classic fixings that make a true coastal feast. Pair it with a cold drink, live music, and the laid back vibes of Cortez Village for the ultimate midweek tradition by the water. For more on this charming fishing village, see my The Historic Cortez Fishing Village: My Insider Guide.
The Feast Restaurant
- 5406 Marina Drive · Holmes Beach
- 941-778-5092
- Daily · 4:00 to 9:00 PM
- Happy Hour · Daily · 4:00 to 5:00 PM
At The Feast on Anna Maria Island, snow crab lovers can choose from generous portions—1 ½ pounds or 2 pounds. For the ultimate indulgence, go all in with their All You Can Eat snow crab feast. Served with plenty of melted butter, it’s a dining experience made for those who can’t get enough of sweet, tender crab legs.
Mar Vista
- 760 Broadway Street · Longboat Key
- 941-383-2391
- Monday, Thursday, & Saturday · 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Friday & Saturday · 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
At Mar Vista, indulge in one or two pounds of perfectly grilled crab clusters, lightly dusted with Old Bay for a flavorful kick. Each order comes with golden fries, crisp coleslaw, and rich drawn butter for dipping. The smoky char from the grill adds a unique twist to the naturally sweet crab, making it a coastal dining experience that is both hearty and unforgettable. Mar Vista is also a favorite for arriving by water, so take a look at my Best Boat Accessible Restaurants on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide for more docking friendly spots nearby.
Sandbar Seafood and Spirits
- 100 Spring Avenue · Anna Maria
- 941-778-0444
- Daily · 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
At The Sandbar Seafood and Spirits, enjoy Alaska Wild Bairdi Crab Legs dusted with Old Bay for the perfect coastal flavor. Served with golden French fries, crisp coleslaw, and rich drawn butter, this feast is as classic as it gets. Choose from one pound or two pounds and savor every sweet, tender bite by the beach.
Coastal Close
Snow crab season on Anna Maria Island is something worth planning a trip around, whether that means a Wednesday night in Cortez or a sunset feast on the beach. For more of my favorite seafood spots across the island, see my Best Seafood Feast on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide, and for the full dining picture, head back to my Dining on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide.
— izzy