https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating well or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions. </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <strong> 1. Bortell's Lounge </strong> </h2> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Full-service bar located at the north end of the island and walking distance from the beach to catch a post drink after the sunset. Open late with some late night pizza snacks! </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h2> <strong> 2. Decoy Ducks <br/> </strong> </h2> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> <em> Local watering hole located in Holmes Beach and open late with occasional live music. </em> </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h2> <strong> 3. </strong> <strong>  Slims Place </strong> </h2> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Philly themed sports bar to catch all the sports games. Fly eagle fly. </strong> <strong> <br/> </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:45:16 GMT Hello@maisey.co https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines thumbnail main image https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com/best-coffee-shops-in-anna-maria-island <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> The 4 best coffee shops in AMI perfect for those early morning sunrises on the beach: </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> The Coffee Shack </strong> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> North End Coffee </strong> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> The Pourhouse </strong> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> The Donut Shop </strong> </p> </div> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:45:16 GMT Hello@maisey.co https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com/best-coffee-shops-in-anna-maria-island thumbnail main image https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com/best-restaurants-in-ami <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The 5 Best Restaurants in AMI </span> </h2> <h2> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> <p> <span> 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. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6c223421/dms3rep/multi/IMG_7040-1-1.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> <h2> <span> 1. Best Water Views: The Nautilus Cafe </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> <span>  </span> What to order: The Pirate Punch </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Full-service bar at the Bradenton Beach Marina. Pull up by boat or take advantage of the ample parking at the marina. (Pictured Above) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h2> <span> 2. Best Coffee Shop in AMI: Coffee Shack </span> <strong> <br/> </strong> </h2> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> What to order: Traditional Hot Latte </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <br/> </strong> <span> 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. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h2> <span> 3. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Best for a Quick Drink: Doctors Office </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> What to order: The Eleanora </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 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) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6c223421/dms3rep/multi/holmes-beach-cocktail-bar-anna-maria-island.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h2> <span> 4. Best for a Quick Snack: Graze </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> <span>  </span> What to order: The Italian Sandwich </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 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. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <h2> <span> 5. Best AMI Restaurant for Date Night: Salt Bar and Table </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> What to order: Ahi Tuna Tiradito  </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Relax in this coastal chic, family-friendly atmosphere and enjoy a unique dining experience. (Pictured Below) <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6c223421/dms3rep/multi/2023-03-21.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6c223421/dms3rep/multi/355883654_220675944242731_8823812950689731827_n.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:45:15 GMT https://www.thegulfdriveinn.com/best-restaurants-in-ami thumbnail main image