Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach
7 days a week 5:30pm - 10:00pm.
Call for reservations
941-778-6444
http://www.beachbistro.com/ 

Hannerle thinks this is a gorgeous location on the beach in a wonderful intimate setting with award winning surfside dining.

The Bistro has won the Golden Spool Award five times and the Award of Excellence from Wine and Spectator Magazine six times. Their objective is to provide you with one of the best dinners that you have ever had. To view a copy of their menu visit their web site.

Beach House
200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach
941-779-2222
http://www.beachhouse-restaurant.com/

Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. A great casual restaurant the whole family will enjoy. Swim, play volleyball or go for a romantic walk on one of Florida’s most beautiful beaches. Dine inside or outside under the stars. Seafood, Steaks and Salads. Entertainment nightly. Sunday - Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm.

Bistro at Island’s End
10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
941-779-2444 
http://www.bistroatislandsend.com/

This is the Beach Bistro’s more casual cousin. Selected as one of Florida’s “Top 200” restaurants by Florida Trend and praised by the “Zagar Guide Cookery”, the Bistro at Island’s End has an emphasis on fresh seafood. Jazz piano on weekends. Open Monday - Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm and Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm.

Bridge Tender Inn
135 Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach or by sea to Marker 49 (3 docks available).
941-778-4849

Located on historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. They offer great dining in a very casual atmosphere. Specializing in fresh seafood, steaks and barbeque ribs. Live entertainment every evening and weekend afternoons. Open 7days, 11:00am-10:00pm with a late night menu in the Bar until 12:00am.

Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria
941-778-0444
http://www.sandbar-restaurant.com/

One of Hannerle's personal favorites, I love sitting on the deck and watching the sunset. The Sandbar has earned its reputation for the finest in native seafood, salads and steaks.

Dine inside in the quaint atmosphere of real Florida or outside under the sun and stars on the deck with a view of the gulf. Guess the exact sunset time and win a bottle of champagne. Enjoy live entertainment nightly on the deck. Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm.

Sign of The Mermaid
9707 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
(Reservations are suggested)
941-778-9399

This is one of Hannerle's favorite places to go for an intimate romantic evening, the food is great and the cottage is quaint and funky. ZAGAT Rated Excellent Food & Service. Intimate Dining in a Quaint 1913 Cottage on Anna Maria Island. They are celebrating their twelfth year of award winning Florida Continental Cuisine. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.