Guidebook for Holmes Beach
Food Scene
Great island food and drink by legendary island restaurateur Sean Murphy (of Beach Bistro fame).
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Eat Here
5315 Gulf DrGreat island food and drink by legendary island restaurateur Sean Murphy (of Beach Bistro fame).
The ultimate in beachfront dining, indoors with AC or outdoors with your toes in the sand for the sunset. Operated by lifelong islander and restaurateur Ed Chiles. A must visit!
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The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveThe ultimate in beachfront dining, indoors with AC or outdoors with your toes in the sand for the sunset. Operated by lifelong islander and restaurateur Ed Chiles. A must visit!
Great Italian fare just a couple minutes away by bike.
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Island Grill
5910 Marina DrGreat Italian fare just a couple minutes away by bike.
Open sine 1912...for fishing, sightseeing, dining and soaking up the island atmosphere there's no better place (but don't miss the Rod & Reel Pier just to the north)
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Pine Ave/N Bay Blvd (Anna Maria City Pier) station
Open sine 1912...for fishing, sightseeing, dining and soaking up the island atmosphere there's no better place (but don't miss the Rod & Reel Pier just to the north)
Open since 1945, this is our "new" location for fishing, sightseeing, dining and soaking up the island atmosphere. Open for BREAKFAST on the bay... not to be missed.
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrOpen since 1945, this is our "new" location for fishing, sightseeing, dining and soaking up the island atmosphere. Open for BREAKFAST on the bay... not to be missed.
Gourmet sushi and sashimi in the harbor of one of the busiest yacht marinas in the Eastern USA.
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Island Ocean Star
902 S Bay BlvdGourmet sushi and sashimi in the harbor of one of the busiest yacht marinas in the Eastern USA.
Creative island cuisine with a full bar and interesting wines by the class and worldclass beers on draft.
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The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdCreative island cuisine with a full bar and interesting wines by the class and worldclass beers on draft.
If you're craving German food, 1 liter glasses of draft beer and gemütlichkeit this is the place!
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Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus
3246 E Bay DrIf you're craving German food, 1 liter glasses of draft beer and gemütlichkeit this is the place!
Fast, close, pizza. Our three favorite ingredients when we're hungry.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Domino's Pizza
5606 Marina DrFast, close, pizza. Our three favorite ingredients when we're hungry.
Since 1954 (!) the best burger and frosted mug of draft beer on the island...with curly fries! Right across from the public beach with reggae tunes on the radio.
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Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf DrSince 1954 (!) the best burger and frosted mug of draft beer on the island...with curly fries! Right across from the public beach with reggae tunes on the radio.
This newly remodeled beach front restaurant is "all the way down" in Bradenton Beach... about 10 minutes away. Also in the Ed Chiles Group of restaurants so you know it's great.
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NThis newly remodeled beach front restaurant is "all the way down" in Bradenton Beach... about 10 minutes away. Also in the Ed Chiles Group of restaurants so you know it's great.
Great food and friendly service. A favorite for breakfast on the island.
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Peach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay DrGreat food and friendly service. A favorite for breakfast on the island.
Hank's is THE restaurant/bar for locals. Great food and drink.
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Hurricane Hanks
5346 Gulf DrHank's is THE restaurant/bar for locals. Great food and drink.
Great food and pizza with fast pick up for take out available.
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The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina DrGreat food and pizza with fast pick up for take out available.
An island BBQ institution for decades. Eat in or take out.
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Mr Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf DrAn island BBQ institution for decades. Eat in or take out.
Solo's Pizza
3244 E Bay DrGood hang out bar with draft beer and decent pizza.
Paradise Bagels
3210 E Bay DrFresh bagels and coffee with friendly service.
China 1
3236 E Bay DrThe only Chinese food on the island so if that's what you're craving...
I scream you scream, and probably your kids scream for Ice cream!
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Two Scoops
101 N Bay BlvdI scream you scream, and probably your kids scream for Ice cream!
Having an ice cream emergency? This is even closer to the house than Two Scoops. Loads of candy too.
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Dips Ice Cream
503 Pine AveHaving an ice cream emergency? This is even closer to the house than Two Scoops. Loads of candy too.
Slim's Place
9701 Gulf DrLocal bar with tasty food options.
Lobstahs
5337 Gulf DrSeafood and full bar with happy hour specials.
Another island favorite for breakfast and lunch.
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Minnie's Beach Cafe
5360 Gulf DrAnother island favorite for breakfast and lunch.
Island Coffee Haus LLC
5350 Gulf DrIf you want to change from the same old grind try this place.
Tacos and Mexican inspired dishes. Casual atmosphere and great portions.
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Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveTacos and Mexican inspired dishes. Casual atmosphere and great portions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrSean Murphy's award-winning gourmet restaurant.
Competing with Skinny's Place for the best beer and burger on the island. Do your research!
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Duffy's Tavern, Bar, and Grill
5808 Marina DrCompeting with Skinny's Place for the best beer and burger on the island. Do your research!
Island dive bar that's been here forever. Live music sometimes so check their schedule.
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D Coy Ducks Bar & Grille
5410 Marina DrIsland dive bar that's been here forever. Live music sometimes so check their schedule.
Sightseeing
Historic Pine Avenue has unique shops, restaurants and the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. Minutes away on the free island trolley.
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Pine Avenue
Pine AvenueHistoric Pine Avenue has unique shops, restaurants and the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. Minutes away on the free island trolley.
Entertainment & Activities
Charming museum with surprising island history... and photo ops at the old Anna Maria Jail!
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Anna Maria Island Historical Museum
402 Pine AveCharming museum with surprising island history... and photo ops at the old Anna Maria Jail!
Captain Kim's
Fun (and educational) boat trips onto Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Great for kids!
Essentials
Island Fresh Market Ami
5604 Marina DrFRESH FISH plus locally made and grown gourmet groceries and baked goods
Food central! We have a terrific Publix on the island with great produce, fish, meats, deli and bakery.
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Publix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay DrFood central! We have a terrific Publix on the island with great produce, fish, meats, deli and bakery.
Shopping
Island Bazaar
3304 E Bay DrIsland souvenir central.
Cool gifts and crafts... but don't miss the mochi! Japanese ice cream balls in more flavors than you can try in one visit!
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Shiny Fish Emporium
306 Pine AveCool gifts and crafts... but don't miss the mochi! Japanese ice cream balls in more flavors than you can try in one visit!