Dinner plans for your island stay
Anna Maria Island fine dining
A beachfront tasting menu, dinner at a marina hotel, or cocktails before an evening in Anna Maria. Choose a setting that suits the occasion, then make the table part of your holiday plans.
This guide covers restaurants in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, plus Shore on nearby Longboat Key.
Holmes Beach · Beachfront tasting menu
Beach Bistro
Beach Bistro is open again and welcoming guests back to its Gulf-front dining room. Its four-course tasting menu makes it a choice for an evening centred on dinner, with time to settle in between courses.
Choose between the mahogany bar lounge, the main dining room overlooking the beach and the outdoor beach patio. Ask about your preferred setting when booking; patio seating depends on availability and weather.
6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
941-778-1619
Holmes Beach · Waterline Villas & Marina
The Chateau Anna Maria
5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
941-238-6264
The Chateau is the restaurant inside Waterline Villas & Marina. It gives you a hotel-restaurant setting for dinner in Holmes Beach, with an Anna Maria menu and reservation information on its own location page.
Make sure you select Anna Maria when viewing menus or booking, as The Chateau also has a restaurant in New York. For a celebration, discuss seating and any special arrangements directly with the restaurant.
Holmes Beach · Dinner and craft cocktails
The Doctor’s Office
5312 Holmes Boulevard, Holmes Beach
941-213-9926
The Doctor’s Office suits an evening built around dinner and cocktails. The menu includes tenderloin and Gulf seafood, with smaller plates for sharing if you prefer to order a few dishes for the table.
Book ahead through the restaurant’s website or by phone. The original bar room is for guests aged 21 and over; younger diners are welcome in the outdoor Doctor’s Garden. If children are joining you, confirm garden seating when reserving.
Anna Maria · Seafood and craft cocktails
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 South Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria
941-778-1515
The Waterfront pairs a relaxed island setting with a seasonal menu of seafood, steaks and salads. Its wine and craft-cocktail choices make it worth considering when drinks are as much a part of the evening as dinner.
The restaurant currently states that it takes reservations on holidays only. Check directly before you go, especially with a larger party, and leave room in your plans for a wait.
Bradenton Beach · Indoor and outdoor dining
SALT Bar & Table
2519 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach
941-896-9897
SALT combines dinner and craft cocktails with a choice of indoor and outdoor tables. Its family-friendly setting offers an option for a dressed-up evening that includes the whole group.
Use the restaurant’s current reservation page to check your date and ask about seating. Menus and schedules can change, so confirm any dish or live-music plans that are central to your evening.
Nearby Longboat Key · South of Longboat Pass
Shore Longboat Key
Shore is on Longboat Key, beyond the southern end of Anna Maria Island. Its location near the water makes it an option for an evening off the island, with modern seafood and cocktails on the menu.
Select the Longboat Key location when booking and arrange your journey there and back. Allow for bridge traffic rather than planning around a fixed drive time.
800 Broadway Street, Longboat Key
941-259-4600
Before you book the table
- Tell the restaurant about allergies or dietary requirements before committing to a tasting menu.
- Ask about dress expectations, children’s options and seating when those details matter to your group.
- Check the restaurant’s reservation and cancellation terms. A waterfront table or sunset view is not guaranteed by a dinner reservation.
- Arrange transport back to your rental before the evening starts. Our trolley and bus guide is a starting point for checking island services.
For more everyday dining options, explore our guides to Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.
Plan the rest of your island stay or explore vacation rentals.
The Doctor’s Office information checked November 1, 2026; other restaurant information checked October 31, 2026 against the official websites linked above. Confirm current menus, opening arrangements and table availability directly with each restaurant.