Guidebook
Food scene
Sage Biscuit - The PERFECT brunch spot. Chef-crafted breakfast and lunch. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's on the menu. The is our favorite by a mile.
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Sage Biscuit Cafe
6656 Cortez Rd WSage Biscuit - The PERFECT brunch spot. Chef-crafted breakfast and lunch. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's on the menu. The is our favorite by a mile.
North Shore - It’s the cutest little spot on the island with waterfront outdoor seating, good coffee, smoothies, Acai’ bowls, and healthy meals.
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North Shore Cafe
304 Pine AveNorth Shore - It’s the cutest little spot on the island with waterfront outdoor seating, good coffee, smoothies, Acai’ bowls, and healthy meals.
Peaches - Low key and awesome. Comparable to waffle house, but local and way better.
13 kohalikku soovitavad
Peach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay DrPeaches - Low key and awesome. Comparable to waffle house, but local and way better.
The Donut Experiment - Wild, whacky and delicious donut shop on the Island.
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The Donut Experiment
210 Pine AveThe Donut Experiment - Wild, whacky and delicious donut shop on the Island.
Bonefish - It’s a chain, but it’s good for brunch on Sundays and they do BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!
78 kohalikku soovitavad
Bonefish Grill
5062 4th St NBonefish - It’s a chain, but it’s good for brunch on Sundays and they do BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!
Poppos Tacos - Ifs like Chipotle, but way better and more adventurous. The owners ore locals to AMI! Ifs a must-try
56 kohalikku soovitavad
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AvePoppos Tacos - Ifs like Chipotle, but way better and more adventurous. The owners ore locals to AMI! Ifs a must-try
The Feast - Ifs unassuming, super delicious, and chef-crafted. The portions are big! Ifs a go-to when you ore hungry!
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The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina DrThe Feast - Ifs unassuming, super delicious, and chef-crafted. The portions are big! Ifs a go-to when you ore hungry!
Whitneys - Wonderful and adorable retro market and casual restaurant on Long Boat Key. They have delicious healthy options, seafood tacos, and homemade donuts holes. The froze´ (frozen rose´) is a must-try.
21 kohalikku soovitavad
Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico DrWhitneys - Wonderful and adorable retro market and casual restaurant on Long Boat Key. They have delicious healthy options, seafood tacos, and homemade donuts holes. The froze´ (frozen rose´) is a must-try.
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
65 kohalikku soovitavad
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StThe Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
71 kohalikku soovitavad
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrThe Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
Rod N' Reel - Small seafood restaurant at the end of the Rod N' Reel pier. You can get a drink at the bar while you wait for a table
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrRod N' Reel - Small seafood restaurant at the end of the Rod N' Reel pier. You can get a drink at the bar while you wait for a table
Blue Marlin - The is our go-to dinner spot. Locally owned, chef-crafted and amazing in every way. We recommend sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the live music.
59 kohalikku soovitavad
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StBlue Marlin - The is our go-to dinner spot. Locally owned, chef-crafted and amazing in every way. We recommend sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the live music.
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
102 kohalikku soovitavad
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WThe Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
Chateau 13 - Coursed out and pre-fix. It’s fancier and intimate but it’s really amazing! This is great for a date night!
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Château 13
535 13th St WChateau 13 - Coursed out and pre-fix. It’s fancier and intimate but it’s really amazing! This is great for a date night!
Danny’s Pizza - This is a local favorite. They serve great traditional and unique pizzas. We love the family-size calzone and garlic knots.
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Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave WDanny’s Pizza - This is a local favorite. They serve great traditional and unique pizzas. We love the family-size calzone and garlic knots.
Sweet Berries - Best frozen custard you ever had.
22 kohalikku soovitavad
Sweetberries Frozen Custard & Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave WSweet Berries - Best frozen custard you ever had.
Bridge Tinder - Casual place on the water. They serve cheap beer and well drinks on the patio along with food if you are hungry! This is a local hang and dog friendly.
51 kohalikku soovitavad
The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar
135 Bridge StBridge Tinder - Casual place on the water. They serve cheap beer and well drinks on the patio along with food if you are hungry! This is a local hang and dog friendly.
Doctor's Office - Craft cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Best on the Island.
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The Doctor's Office
Doctor's Office - Craft cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Best on the Island.
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr NGulf Drive Cafe - Beach-y drinks with waterfront views.
Decoy Ducks - Dive bar with a true AMI experience . Live music and arcade available.
10 kohalikku soovitavad
D Coy Ducks Bar & Grille
5410 Marina DrDecoy Ducks - Dive bar with a true AMI experience . Live music and arcade available.
Sandbar Restaurant - Grab a drink from the bar in a plastic cup & enjoy on the beach. Signs says you can’t, but no one cares. Easy access to food when you get hungry. Great for sunsets before dinner.
168 kohalikku soovitavad
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveSandbar Restaurant - Grab a drink from the bar in a plastic cup & enjoy on the beach. Signs says you can’t, but no one cares. Easy access to food when you get hungry. Great for sunsets before dinner.
Sightseeing
Palma Sola Causeway Park - The is a beach on the causeway headed to Anna Maria Island that's dog friendly! Bring a hammock and a cooler!
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Palma Sola Causeway Park
9917 Manatee Ave WPalma Sola Causeway Park - The is a beach on the causeway headed to Anna Maria Island that's dog friendly! Bring a hammock and a cooler!
Central Park
6000-6100 Flotilla DriveCentral Park Dog Park - Located on the island! It's convenient and you’ll meet locals!
Happy Trails Dog Park - Located in Bradenton. Newer improvements with shade, water and room to run!
Happy Tails Dog Park
2811 51st St WHappy Trails Dog Park - Located in Bradenton. Newer improvements with shade, water and room to run!
DeSoto National Memorial - Well maintained park and nature trail through the mangroves with some waterfront views. It was built to commemorate the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto.
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De Soto National Memorial - Visitor Center
75th Street NorthwestDeSoto National Memorial - Well maintained park and nature trail through the mangroves with some waterfront views. It was built to commemorate the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto.
Robinson Preserve - Gorgeous nature preserve that's a great place to walk, run, bike, fish and kayak. It also has a covered playground!
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Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWRobinson Preserve - Gorgeous nature preserve that's a great place to walk, run, bike, fish and kayak. It also has a covered playground!
Beer Can Island on LBK - No bathrooms or shower. Local secret, secluded and beautiful.
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Beer Can Island
North Shore RoadBeer Can Island on LBK - No bathrooms or shower. Local secret, secluded and beautiful.
Manatee Beach - Restrooms, cafe, bar, showers, volleyball, ice cream, and beach supplies. It’s more crowded and touristy. Watch out for the seagulls.
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Manatee Beach Park
Florida 64Manatee Beach - Restrooms, cafe, bar, showers, volleyball, ice cream, and beach supplies. It’s more crowded and touristy. Watch out for the seagulls.
Coquina Beach - Restrooms, grills, abundant parking and shade from trees. Crowded, occasional traffic but less busy and touristy than Manatee.
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Coquina Beach station
Coquina Beach - Restrooms, grills, abundant parking and shade from trees. Crowded, occasional traffic but less busy and touristy than Manatee.
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Getting around
We are right across the street to shopping, grocery stores, USPS & UPS, and restaurants. The bus stop 0.4 miles from our house which will take you anywhere you need to go. Uber and Lyft are both readily available.
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Beach stuff
We have some beach gear you are welcome to use if you don't want to bring or purchase. Just ask!