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.“

“Amazing!! Best dinner I’ve had in AMI. My husband and I got to go out for a dinner without our kids and had such a fun evening here! The blue martini was perfect as was the raspberry mocha espresso martini. Had the calamari, and red snapper, my husband had the NY Strip and mashed potatoes. Everything was top notch, perfectly cooked and left me full!“

“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 🙂“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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.“

“The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a picture-perfect destination for a luxury wedding! Between the beachfront views, beautiful venues, and top-notch service, every event we’ve played here has been incredible. The team is attentive, professional, and always ensures the day flows seamlessly. We love performing in such a stunning and relaxing atmosphere!“

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

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

“☆GREAT PLACE☆ always good drinks... always good food. weekly night specials in food & drinks. dogs allowed on back patio...& smoking. Great place for Lunch.. Quick service and the staff are great!“

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

“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.“

“Always great food! Korean BBQ and poutine were spot on. The surprise star was the salad with butternut squash, pecans, pomegranates and goat cheese! Best salad we have had in a long time. ❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“The Key-lime coconut and Red Velvet cake are absolutely amazing!! This place will be on our must visits for every trip moving forward.“

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

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

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“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%.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“If ya haven't tried the Brisket street corn Dip.. you must! plus everything else on the menu.“

“We have been here a Week and we are so Happy this place is Amazing and we will be coming back .. The whole staff we could not give more props and compliments to it’s like when your here and by the pool your In another world The employees by far are all super Sweet and always greets us like we are in a resort far far away . The General Manager is always walking around greeting guests and making sure everyone is taken care of Big Red (Cindy) works the pool and makes sure we’re all taken care of as it gets very busy she still holds it down we will all be coming back from the NC Mountains in a few months and we can’t wait Thank you for making our stay memorable“

“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.“

“Can’t say much about the food here but the marina service is top notch ! The marina could use some work and it’s not as fancy as other places around, but we come back year after year and rent a slip and storage May-August solely because of Harley. He is always a joy to interact with, honest and hardworking. He addresses any issue or concern with haste, makes us feel like family every summer and is always super accommodating to my handicapped father when he comes with us to the marina which means the world to us. Can’t say enough good things about him!“

“Keke's is phenomenal. I have an excellent experience everytime I dine there. probably because the server I request is Taylor. She is attentive and always provides 5 star service. she cares about the guests and always smiling and inviting.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Absolutely wonderful customer service. Patrick, Esther and Kelly went above and beyond to take care of some lost and wayward out of towners. We even had a golf cart called for us to go to our destination afterwards, driven by Bridget who took the scenic route!This is the kind of customer service that was much needed after a hectic day. Above and beyond is an understatement.“

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