49 Best American Restaurants near Holmes Beach

“This place had THE BEST bagel breakfast sandwiches! Fresh and REAL ingredients and the owner and staff were amazing! We will definitely frequent this place a few times whenever we’re blessed to be on the island. They made you feel like old friends, like we were locals. We talked about it the whole way to the airport. Thanks Jackie for the wonderful send off! Curious George and Jenn.“

“Had a great anniversary dinner! The staff decorated our table with golden rose petals and ‘Happy Anniversary' sign. A little detail that made us feel very special. Aron was amazing. He was attentive but didn't pester us unnecessarily. He made great recommendations from both the wine list and the menu. Definitely recommend, and will return!“

“I ordered the grouper fish tacos, blackened, and they were absolutely amazing. All the flavors blended perfectly and I highly recommend them. Also, sub your fries for onion rings - they are huge and delicious! Bonus - the Basil Gimlet was refreshing, yet strong 🙂“

“Oh where to start!
We were vacationing in Anna Maria for our 10th year and Beach Bistro was recommended for my birthday outing.
We called ahead and found that you have 2 choices here- the 4 course Dinner in main dining room- or- a la carte from bar area.
We chose the latter.
It was beautiful in looks right off. Old wood, low ceilings etc. Very warm and inviting!

Greeted by our bartender who was so gracious and kind.
Led us through anything we asked and made a fabulous drink !
We enjoyed those 2 hours more than we could say.
The food was one good bite after another !
We started with a fresh salad, then an appetizer of shrimp & crab which were perfect.
Entree was Lobster tail and Grouper. All fantastic!
The dessert was vanilla ice cream rolled in pralines topped with slivered almonds and Frangelica!
Still thinking of that now!

Cannot wait to go back next year as this is our new place to be !“

“My boyfriend and I went in for breakfast. Everything we had was delicious. I have to say, the belgium waffle with the fresh fruit was the best I've had. The french toast was so good too. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Definitely would recommend. We will be going back.“

“Genuine, kind and fun bartenders“

“One of our favorite spots for food .. always go to St Armand’s and decided to check out the Longboat location, it did not disappoint! Views, service, easy docking 💗💗💗“

“Two of us dined this past Friday evening and service was stellar. We sat outside and enjoyed the scenery and fun interaction with our server. I bring out-of-town guests regularly, and always have a very delicious and enjoyable meal. Staff, facility and surroundings are superb! Thank you.“

“Friendly staff along with excellent food!! I Would highly recommend..“

“We all enjoyed the Thanksgiving meals we ordered and picked up for the holiday! Thanks.🦃“

“It had been a few years since visiting this location. Staff was attentive, food was great.“

“Honestly the best meal I’ve had on AMI and we’ve been coming to the beach ten years. Love this new restaurant!“

“Great facilities, location and staff.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. Riley was an excellent server (thank you again). The view was beautiful, seats right on the river. Wow! My only complaint was my whiskey sour was a bit on the weak side. Will definitely stop again when in the area. PS: if you’re not used to Florida, you might want to spray some bug spray on your legs if you eat outside.

Parking: Lot is a tight squeeze.“

“good place, but the dog on the bar/barstools has to go. every waitstaff person pets that dog and never wash their hands. if its a service animal, it needs to be on the floor, not being fed at the bar by employees and patrons, which i have witnessed.“

“food is awesome, service is friendly, highly recommend!“

“100 % recommend! Delicious food! Beautiful place with the water front. Great staff.“

“This was hands down the best BBQ brisket I have had. Tender, juicy, cooked just right. I also ordered the salad with fresh greens, strawberries, red onion, feta, candied pecans with strawberry vinaigrette dressing. It was delicious! You can’t go wrong with a meal from Smoqehouse.“

“I met my friend here and the food is pretty good, our appetizers were great, we had the big combo app since we were both starving and by the time we finished that we couldn't eat much of our dinner, my Friend had the fish and chips, with a Caesar dinner salad, & I had the parmesan chicken penne with bruschetta tomatoes and a fresh garden salad, I really liked it
I had to get most of it to go but The few bites I had were quite good. It was Roughly $35 a person but that also included appetizers drinks & side salads, so not bad price wise The service was great so Thank you to our Server Amanda for that. The restaurant was lively & a little noisy but that's normal for any Applebee's. Overall a good dining experience. We will be back.“

“Over the top delicious food !!!!every single thing I tasted was so so tasty ,great service, wonderful atmosphere, very personable owner. I would highly recommend it, I’m looking forward to going back .“

“Great place to eat. The service was great! Shane was awesome!“

“Great, casual, friendly spot.“

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

“Great ocean scenery while eating at the outdoor area!“

“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!“

“We love this place!…the food and ambience are fantastic!, plus the service is first rate!…In fact we had the same server we had last May when we were here on vacation and she remembered us!, now that we will be living down here, definitely will be eating there a lot more!…If you want great home cooked food, with Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options, this is the place to go!!!“

“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%.“

“Hands down the best desserts! The 80-Love tennis ball cake and cookies were a hit! Thank you so much.“

“Top to bottom best of everything , a must have every time I’m in town. Mother of Dragons is AMAZING 🐉“

“It was a stormy day that ended with a rainbow at Mar Vista. The food was perfect!!“

“Totally worth the wait for their re-opening! Absolutely amazing food and cocktails and not as pricey as one would think! Amazing, knowledgeable staff…listen to what they say and you won’t be disappointed.“

“First time visiting. Very cute downtown location. Parking can be a little tight. We ordered the Cheese Flatbread and the special of the day the Beef Tenderloin Board. The flatbread was good and the tenderloin board was amazing. We had sweet tea to drink which turned out to be a sweetened light green tea. Very tasty and refreshing. We enjoyed that surprise.“

“Yummy food, cozy atmosphere. Great service!“

“Awesome food and service! We loved our breakfast and Kerem did a great job serving our table of six.

Vegetarian options: I ordered vegetarian omelet and it was delicious.

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly“

“Everything I've had here is good. The wings are the best in town. The 3 pepper sauce is my favorite but I've tried quite a few of them and they are all good. The shoestring fries are perfectly crispy and everything you want in a fry. Don't forget the cheese curds, they are too good not to add to every order!“

“We had a fantastic experience at Compass Bar & Chill -- thanks to our wonderful server, Cindy. She was incredibly friendly and hospitable, making us feel right at home from the moment we sat down at the pool area. Cindy promptly took our drink orders and brought them with a smile, then followed up to take our food order. Everything—from the delicious fish tacos to the perfectly cooked quesadillas—was spot on. She checked in to make sure everything was to our liking, and her attentive service truly stood out. Five stars all the way!“

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

“OFFICIALLY the best breakfast in town!!! FRESH FOOD COOKED TO PERFECTION!!! Highly highly recommend me & my husband we’re first timers to this metro diner we ordered the San Francisco Benedict’s & the breakfast burger honestly never had food that tasted so good eggs were perfect burger cooked perfect seasoned fries AMAZING avocado tomato were FRESH METRO DINER JUST GOT TWO REGULARS FOR LIFE!!! I cannot express enough to the cooks hostess and especially our waitress Payton!! (Sorry if I spelt it wrong) such a amazing waitress!!!! She needs a raise for sure!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE KEEP BEING AMAZING!!!“

“Love the food! Wish there was one in nj where I am from“

“The food was amazing, and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The prices were very fair and affordable. They could stand to clean their a/c return vents and probably replace the filters, otherwise it was a very clean restaurant including the bathrooms. Look forward to returning on my next visit in town!

Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu options, very well priced, crayons and games on the paper menu.“

“A very pleasant surprise that we stumbled upon. We decided to drive back into IMG at the 53rd Street entrance. We found the Legacy hotel. That’s where we found the cozy Icon grill. It happened to be happy hour an appetizers were half off along with drink specials. The food was excellent and we have shared this special place with many friends. The atmosphere was a bit loud since it sits almost in the hotel lobby. The outside is quiet and beautiful, sitting on a small lagoon.“

“Juan was our waiter and he was great! The food was hot, served timely; he anticipated refills; we didn't have to track him down to ask for something. It was a totally wonderful dining experience and we will ask for him again!“

“Love the amazing friendly atmosphere. Great food, great music and especially our bartender Trever. He always makes sure you have exactly what you need and what you want. Pay attention to detail.!“

“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!“

“I have always loved going to this location. We have only ever had maybe one or two bad visits but the next one always makes up for it. Trinity was an amazing waitress today. She was so attentive. Even the manager came around twice to us to check on us.“

“It’s a shame someone can’t get this place going again! Like everyone says hands down best steak sandwich in town and I agree ! Apparently the owner of building wants 7k rent that’s a big nut to crack to turn a profit! So sad to see such a great place go out of business! Hope they can reorganize ??“

“Very friendly wait staff, good food at the right price. A place where locals and visitors are all welcome. I had a big ole burger, side of fries and unsweet fresh ice tea…yummy.“

“My husband and I ate here today and it was the best food I have had since I moved here 7 months ago. The chicken was so flavorful, the best mashed potato’s and gravy, and Mac&Cheese. My husband said it was the best Gyro he has had. We can’t wait to eat here again!“

“The food was great! The service was wonderful. Will definitely be back!“