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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!