The 5 Best Restaurants in Anna Maria Island

9 March 2026

The 5 Best Restaurants in AMI


Given its island size and incredible surroundings, Anna Maria Island is an easy place to spend a whole day sipping and snacking. Here’s our list of the best restaurants on AMI — a guide that will cover you from your morning latte to a vino sunset.



1. Best Water Views: The Nautilus Cafe


What to order: The Pirate Punch


Full-service bar at the Bradenton Beach Marina. Pull up by boat or take advantage of the ample parking at the marina. (Pictured Above)


2. Best Coffee Shop in AMI: Coffee Shack


What to order: Traditional Hot Latte


Tucked away in the Holmes Beach business district, the Coffee shack serves up fresh made coffee and espresso along with pastries and breakfast sandwiches to help get your day started.


3. Best for a Quick Drink: Doctors Office


What to order: The Eleanora


The Doctors Office serve craft cocktails that hearken back to the revolutionary rum punches of our forefathers, the classic cocktail cultures of the 1930s, and the latest crafted cocktails created by our own bar chefs. (Pictured Below)



4. Best for a Quick Snack: Graze


What to order: The Italian Sandwich


This cozy island takeaway café is the perfect stop for food lovers, offering gourmet sandwiches made with the finest local, fresh ingredients. Best for grab and go to the beach.



5. Best AMI Restaurant for Date Night: Salt Bar and Table


What to order: Ahi Tuna Tiradito 


Relax in this coastal chic, family-friendly atmosphere and enjoy a unique dining experience. (Pictured Below)


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