Guidebook for Holmes Beach

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Guidebook for Holmes Beach

Food Scene

Great island food and drink by legendary island restaurateur Sean Murphy (of Beach Bistro fame).
14 locals recommend
Eat Here
5315 Gulf Dr
14 locals recommend
Great 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!
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Ave
168 locals recommend
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!
Great Italian fare just a couple minutes away by bike.
8 locals recommend
Island Grill
5910 Marina Dr
8 locals recommend
Great 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)
6 locals recommend
Pine Ave/N Bay Blvd (Anna Maria City Pier) station
6 locals recommend
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.
111 locals recommend
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore Dr
111 locals recommend
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.
Gourmet sushi and sashimi in the harbor of one of the busiest yacht marinas in the Eastern USA.
23 locals recommend
Island Ocean Star
902 S Bay Blvd
23 locals recommend
Gourmet 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.
99 locals recommend
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay Blvd
99 locals recommend
Creative 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!
9 locals recommend
Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus
3246 E Bay Dr
9 locals recommend
If 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 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
5606 Marina Dr
8 locals recommend
Fast, 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.
41 locals recommend
Skinny's Place inc.
3901 Gulf Dr
41 locals recommend
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.
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.
152 locals recommend
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr N
152 locals recommend
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.
Great food and friendly service. A favorite for breakfast on the island.
13 locals recommend
Peach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay Dr
13 locals recommend
Great food and friendly service. A favorite for breakfast on the island.
Hank's is THE restaurant/bar for locals. Great food and drink.
20 locals recommend
Hurricane Hanks
5346 Gulf Dr
20 locals recommend
Hank's is THE restaurant/bar for locals. Great food and drink.
Great food and pizza with fast pick up for take out available.
35 locals recommend
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina Dr
35 locals recommend
Great food and pizza with fast pick up for take out available.
An island BBQ institution for decades. Eat in or take out.
17 locals recommend
Mr Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf Dr
17 locals recommend
An island BBQ institution for decades. Eat in or take out.
Good hang out bar with draft beer and decent pizza.
Solo's Pizza
3244 E Bay Dr
Good hang out bar with draft beer and decent pizza.
Fresh bagels and coffee with friendly service.
Paradise Bagels
3210 E Bay Dr
Fresh bagels and coffee with friendly service.
The only Chinese food on the island so if that's what you're craving...
China 1
3236 E Bay Dr
The 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!
26 locals recommend
Two Scoops
101 N Bay Blvd
26 locals recommend
I 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.
12 locals recommend
Dips Ice Cream
503 Pine Ave
12 locals recommend
Having an ice cream emergency? This is even closer to the house than Two Scoops. Loads of candy too.
Local bar with tasty food options.
17 locals recommend
Slim's Place
9701 Gulf Dr
17 locals recommend
Local bar with tasty food options.
Seafood and full bar with happy hour specials.
Lobstahs
5337 Gulf Dr
Seafood and full bar with happy hour specials.
Another island favorite for breakfast and lunch.
7 locals recommend
Minnie's Beach Cafe
5360 Gulf Dr
7 locals recommend
Another island favorite for breakfast and lunch.
If you want to change from the same old grind try this place.
Island Coffee Haus LLC
5350 Gulf Dr
If you want to change from the same old grind try this place.
Tacos and Mexican inspired dishes. Casual atmosphere and great portions.
56 locals recommend
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine Ave
56 locals recommend
Tacos and Mexican inspired dishes. Casual atmosphere and great portions.

Drinks & Nightlife

Sean Murphy's award-winning gourmet restaurant.
71 locals recommend
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Dr
71 locals recommend
Sean Murphy's award-winning gourmet restaurant.
Competing with Skinny's Place for the best beer and burger on the island. Do your research!
30 locals recommend
Duffy's Tavern, Bar, and Grill
5808 Marina Dr
30 locals recommend
Competing 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.
10 locals recommend
D Coy Ducks Bar & Grille
5410 Marina Dr
10 locals recommend
Island 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.
17 locals recommend
Pine Avenue
Pine Avenue
17 locals recommend
Historic 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!
12 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Historical Museum
402 Pine Ave
12 locals recommend
Charming museum with surprising island history... and photo ops at the old Anna Maria Jail!
Fun (and educational) boat trips onto Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Great for kids!
Captain Kim's
Fun (and educational) boat trips onto Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Great for kids!

Essentials

FRESH FISH plus locally made and grown gourmet groceries and baked goods
Island Fresh Market Ami
5604 Marina Dr
FRESH 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.
68 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay Dr
68 locals recommend
Food central! We have a terrific Publix on the island with great produce, fish, meats, deli and bakery.

Shopping

Island souvenir central.
Island Bazaar
3304 E Bay Dr
Island 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!
6 locals recommend
Shiny Fish Emporium
306 Pine Ave
6 locals recommend
Cool gifts and crafts... but don't miss the mochi! Japanese ice cream balls in more flavors than you can try in one visit!