Lindsey's Guidebook
Food scene
My favorite restaurants
Owned by my family, the best place to get authentic, fresh from the dock seafood.
102 locals recommend
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WOwned by my family, the best place to get authentic, fresh from the dock seafood.
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WAlso partly owned by my fam and worth a visit!
Second favorite restaurant on Anna Maria. Always fresh and delicious.
59 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StSecond favorite restaurant on Anna Maria. Always fresh and delicious.
Need a pizza or burger after the beach? How about some lobster mac n cheese? Slim’s hits the gambit of elevated bar food. Also the service is legit fantastic.
17 locals recommend
Slim's Place
9701 Gulf DrNeed a pizza or burger after the beach? How about some lobster mac n cheese? Slim’s hits the gambit of elevated bar food. Also the service is legit fantastic.
Tex Mex from the beach? Yes and lots of healthier options if you need that while on vacay.
56 locals recommend
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveTex Mex from the beach? Yes and lots of healthier options if you need that while on vacay.
Customize your dozen with different sauces and toppings including, but not limited to Fruity Pebbles, Oreos, PB&J, or M&M’s. Definitely an exciting breakfast, but get there early! Wait times reach up to two hours during the busiest times of the year (Spring Break, Fourth of July, etc)
66 locals recommend
The Donut Experiment
210 Pine AveCustomize your dozen with different sauces and toppings including, but not limited to Fruity Pebbles, Oreos, PB&J, or M&M’s. Definitely an exciting breakfast, but get there early! Wait times reach up to two hours during the busiest times of the year (Spring Break, Fourth of July, etc)
Worth the drive south off of Anna Maria Island and onto Longboat Key. More of an elevated atmosphere with views to die for and cute shopping too!
65 locals recommend
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StWorth the drive south off of Anna Maria Island and onto Longboat Key. More of an elevated atmosphere with views to die for and cute shopping too!
Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico DrThe most instagrammable on the list. Bonus: also delicious
Drinks
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The rooftop is pretty fantastic at sunset. Great for drinks
16 locals recommend
Daquiri Deck (under construction)
107 Bridge StThe rooftop is pretty fantastic at sunset. Great for drinks
The Doctor's Office
Great drinks!
Looking for an authentic beach dive bar? Look no further than this local favorite.
10 locals recommend
D Coy Ducks Bar & Grille
5410 Marina DrLooking for an authentic beach dive bar? Look no further than this local favorite.
Always a good time. Live music is real hit or miss, but they have live music which is nice.
16 locals recommend
Freckled Fin Irish Pub
5337 Gulf DrAlways a good time. Live music is real hit or miss, but they have live music which is nice.
Treat Yourself
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The best place for hair, nails, massage, lashes, etc on Anna Maria… or off it for that matter.
Acqua Aveda
5311 Gulf DrThe best place for hair, nails, massage, lashes, etc on Anna Maria… or off it for that matter.
The OG local surf shop. Open since like the 50’s? Maybe 60’s? Either way a longggg time. Love their stuff and love to support true locals. Good for: sunscreen, surfboards/skimboards, swimsuits. flip flops, sunglasses, beachy jewelry.
West Coast Surf Shop
3902 Gulf DrThe OG local surf shop. Open since like the 50’s? Maybe 60’s? Either way a longggg time. Love their stuff and love to support true locals. Good for: sunscreen, surfboards/skimboards, swimsuits. flip flops, sunglasses, beachy jewelry.