50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Anna Maria

“Lovely French restaurant and bakery. Outdoor area is dreamy!! Amazing staff.“

“Nick is very knowledgeable and provides an excellent product. I highly recommend!!“

“We had such a great experience at Pizza Social that we went twice during our week-long vacation! Our first visit was on a Sunday evening, and they were very busy—it took about an hour to get our pizza during that peak time. But honestly, it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We came back again on Friday night, and it was much less crowded—our order was ready in about 35 minutes. We tried the AMI pizza, the barbecue chicken pizza, and a classic pepperoni, and every single one was delicious. The staff was also super friendly both times we picked up our order, which made the experience even better. Can’t say enough great things about the food here—definitely a must-visit if you’re on the island!“

“We absolutely LOVE this little ice cream shop on Pine Avenue out on Anna Maria Island!

Not only is the ice cream amazing, but the employees are hands-down some of the sweetest, friendliest people you’ll ever meet. They always greet you with a smile, are so patient (even with big family orders), and genuinely make every visit feel special.

And let’s talk about my all-time favorite flavor — Exhausted Parent. It is SO good and honestly the perfect name because it feels like a well-deserved treat after a long day. It’s rich, delicious, and totally worth every bite.

If you’re visiting AMI, this place is a must-stop. Great ice cream, wonderful staff, and the perfect Pine Ave vibe. Our favorite ❤️“

“We ordered brisket for a work luncheon, and it was absolutely the best we’ve ever had! Tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Everyone loved it, and we’ll definitely be ordering again.“

“Don't have an attitude? the host or Hostess will happily give you one. I would buy this restaurant just to fire them. Local? they'll treat you like a tourist which you would think they would be good to because they are the suckers they are dying to get in. " Hi how long for 2 people"? an hour to an hour and a half out of season.... no "I'm sorry, the wait is over an hour" nope you get "Fair enough" when you say you don't want to wait that long. no reservations yet some dude with a party of 4 just walked right in and was seated.... over rated is an understatement. AVOID ...NOT WORTH IT. Possibly the most overrated restaurant in an area of bad restaurants“

“Quick and delicious late lunch - the steak and cheese was awesome, and so was the cheeseburger! Friendly service and fair prices - can’t beat it!“

“Good people, food and vibes!“

“Amazing staff and Excellent Dinner !“

“amazing food everything was on point the tacos were amazing. I dont even like quac and I ate all of theres great flavor. the staff was super friendly amazing food this is my new Mexican food spot 100% recommended“

“Highly recommend! The drinks and Açaí bowl are amazing. Fresh fruits and very good!“

“While we enjoyed the food and appreciated them accommodating our large group size, I wish their website was more upfront with not really being a kid friendly spot. No high chairs available. No kids menu available. The 9 year old and 12 year old in our group each ended up with $54 entrees. The pace of our meal was also painfully slow from apps to dessert. This would be fine for adults looking for a leisurely dinner but it just wasn’t necessary for our group and I would have appreciated our waitress reading the needs of our group better. 3 filets we ordered medium rare for our group all came well, which was disappointing.
We will be back but without kids.“

“Great food and great service. Our waiter Rogelio was excellent. Very nice ambiance, highly recommend Harry's.“

“BAM is awesome! He is a great server“

“I loved my breakfast at this place, the panini was amazing and real lemon juice…omg!“

“Island living. Most welcoming people and great spot out of the fray. Cold beer and wine and excellent grouper bites.“

“We had the pompano fish, Atlantic salmon and seafood salad sandwich. ALL delicious! The woman who took our order was warm and friendly and was glad to answer any questions we had as this was our first visit. We are not from this area but plan to visit yearly and Star Fish will definitely be on our list of places to eat!“

“If you are looking for great coffee, gifts and a nice happy hour, Back Alley is you place! Drop in and say hi to Tammi and the rest of the super friendly staff. One of our favorite places on the Island on Bridge Street!“

“I get a healthy shake every time I come to get my hair or nails done! Not loaded with sugars and full of protein. They all taste amazing, but I’m hooked on chocolate and pnut butter ! Better prices than any other place like and healthier. 5 stars from me ☺️“

“Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Ellenton, FL After spending the day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, my fiancé and I decided to stop by Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Ellenton—and we’re so glad we did! We ordered fried oysters, French fries, and cheese grits, and everything was absolutely delicious. The oysters were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside. The cheese grits were just the way I like them—nice and thick—and the fries were a great complement to the meal. Even better, our food arrived quickly and fresh. Our waitress, Lilly, was fantastic, providing friendly and attentive service. We also appreciated how the rest of the staff greeted us warmly as we walked through the restaurant. It’s little details like that that make a place feel extra welcoming. The restaurant itself was clean and well-kept, including the bathrooms, which is always a big plus. Anna Maria Oyster Bar now has four locations, and after this experience, I’d definitely visit again. If you’re in the Ellenton area and craving fresh seafood with great service, this spot is a must-try!“

“Best burger in Anna Maria. Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff. We felt so welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed the food with a cold beer!“

“My morning stop ALWAYS!! I have had their tea, açaí bowl, and protein waffle—everything tasted really good and felt filling without being too heavy. Staff was friendly, service was quick, and the vibe was super positive.“

“oue favorite place, dinner, great people and bar“

“Food was delicious. I got the crab legs and they had so much meat in them. I wish I took photos, but unfortunately for you all my stomach ate first. Also, Arianna was a great server! She was very attentive and we were never empty handed! We will definitely be back!“

“My son and I love having tea parties together here.“

“Most amazing German food that I’ve ever had. Servers were very friendly & knowledgeable about the dishes that the chef creates. Add in authentic German beer and this place is a must visit. Definitely worth the drive if you are anywhere nearby. I could eat here every meal as there are many options and everything tastes wonderful. Sehr gutt und wundebar!“

“We are vacationing in Anna Maria Island this week.
We were referred to Chef Melissa by the homeowner of our beach house rental.
Chef Melissa has been a perfect 10 out of 10 for us!
First, she was an absolute pleasure to work with in designing the menus for our family. We asked her to cook for two nights this week: Tuesday and tonight, Thursday. The food was perfectly prepared, she left the kitchen in our home spotless and best of all, she’s a delightful and funny person.
We are all stuffed and there are leftovers for tomorrow. She was so sweet to have separate menu selections for our granddaughter. You get what you pay for and if you want the absolute best, call Chef Melissa! I recommend her without hesitation and we will call her again when we return!“

“A nice place with nice servers. Food was reasonably priced and very good. My hubby is somewhat picky, so when he likes a place, that's unusual. He mentioned how the oil in which his food was fried had to be fresh. No old oil taste. Each day has a different special, so you may want to check before you go.“

“Ate here first time today, 4-12-22, for lunch. Wonderful fresh fish. Generous portions. Pricing commensurate with quality. Clean, well-lit, modern space. Good service. I'll be back!“

“Great, casual, friendly spot.“

“Food was amazing and the service was top notch. Highly recommend if you visit the island“

“The perfect choice for spending a day at the beach!“

“I have been all over the world, eaten at many Michelin star restaurants and this place is one of my top 10 favorite Italian restaurants I’ve been to in the entire world. My wife and I split a Caesar salad which was almost an entire meal itself. The anchovies were wonderful. The dressing was not overpowering. I had the veal raviolis outstanding. My wife had the salmon. The only negative was a lot of cappers on it. And we shared two desserts, the tiramisu, and the lemon cake delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Danny Fernandez is BACK!!!! The REAL Danny's Pizzeria is BACK!!!! I was soooo happy to see Danny behind the counter when I walked in. I have been going to Danny's Pizzeria for years until the new ownership happened, ate once, twice, three times then never again. Now that Danny is back, I am sure it will be a weekly event once again. Had lunch 12/10/22, service was 100% top notch, and the food was excellent, as it once was! Thank you for coming back!“

“This place was a well oiled machine. Wound up going back again a day after my first time there. Every bartender was flowing behind the bar and never left an empty drink in front of me and my wife. If you are in the bar business and want to see how it should be done, spend a few hours watching the bartenders here. Beers were cold, shots were great and the food, outstanding. Best cheese curds I’ve ever had, Cuban sandwich was fire, Shepard’s pie was exactly what u want in a Shepard’s pie. That was food the first night. Second night the Reuben rolls and grouper bites were unreal. Even the silly glass of bacon for $12 was well worth it. If you want a great bar, great drinks, cold beer and awesome service from every single employee, you cannot skip this place. I have been in the restaurant and bar industry for over 15 years, and I would travel the few hours to come back here. Live music was an awesome plus. Both nights had great music, and it wasn’t overwhelmingly loud, and me and my wife were able to hold a conversation while enjoying the atmosphere. Another note, the cleanliness of this place was shocking. It feeling almost outdoors while inside, and it was clean and spotless from top to bottom. Will 100% be back at some point when I’m on the west coast again.“

“Been going there for years ! Never had a bad meal and the music talent is great ! Whoever is on the grill cooking those steaks gets it right every time! Keep up the good work ! You guys rock!“

“Our first time here with our shy rescue dog and we were welcomed warmly. Our waitress brought over large bowl of ice water for him. The eggs Benedict and shrimp with grits dishes were presented nicely and were so delicious 😋. Will be coming back to this sweet neighborhood gem. Staff so friendly. Nice size portions. Wine was delicious too!“

“Not a thing I don’t like. It’s always amazing and staff makes you feel like family. I go more than I should 🤣 the staff knows what you want when you walk in.“

“john the manger of the food n gift shop was a Hella of a nice guy as we say in the Midwest Midwest nice“

“I absolutely love their Penne Al Vodka with Chicken, Greek salad, and of course pizza! Fast friendly service. We order at least once a week! A must try in Bayshore“

“Fun night! Was great service, food and people!“

“This is THE SPOT. Wow! Their famous Chicken and biscuit was so delicious, juicy and flavorful. Home fries….yes! Kids had Mickey Mouse pancakes and yes, I snuck a few bites. Also one of the few places with a good coffee menu…thank goodness! Espresso Freddo (cold) hit the spot on a hot day. Service was 100%.“

“My new favorite LBK restaurant! The Grouper Ruben is AMAZING!“

“Would love some music or entertainment , nothing grand, just pleasant upbeat jazz(no elevator music). thanks for asking. You're happy hours are a treat for seniors...don't count us out!“

“Wow… first time eating here and I was super impressed. I think these tacos were actually better than the ones in Mexico. Everything was fresh and the flavors were just amazing. My GF couldn’t stop talking about how good the quesadillas were. Bravo 👏“

“On our way to Anna Maria island and we found this gem! Oh my goodness was it DELICIOUS! Service was great and the food was even better. 1000/10!“

“Excellent beach vibe with a tremendous selection of food. The duck is my favorite“

“Best place ever!! 👍🤘😊 First time here, met the most amazing people“

“good food. Tiffany. our waitress was great. She made a good meal excellent.“