50 Best American Restaurants near Holmes Beach

“10/10 a must visit dining experience. My husband and I hosted our 25th wedding vow renewal celebration here and from start to finish it was a wonderful experience. Nicole was tremendous help in coordination, the service was top notch, the food was absolutely delicious and the ambience was so perfect. I also have food allergies that they were happy to accommodate for. I cannot wait to visit this beautiful place again!“

“Best bagels and coffee ever!!!“

“Amazing staff - so kind and fun! And the food is delicious!“

“Awesome service DELICIOUS DELICIOUS FOOD. You have to eat here if ever on AMI. 10stars out of 5. Great people“

“This place does not disappoint. You get what you pay for from service, to food and drinks. Make a reservation there was a line before it opened. Keep checking back online as it was booked two days before I went but the night before I was able to make a reservation. I can not say enough good things about this place. Best recommendation my exgf gave me was to try this place. 😊“

“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 💗💗💗“

“Great hot dogs in a friendly atmosphere. We will be back“

“nice quaint atmosphere great food a lot to from on the menu would recommend it“

“Love Bailey B! She was amazing and awesome. Treated our group so well!“

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

“We went to the 11th annual Bradenton Area River Regatta, on the Manatee River, featuring Formula 1 powerboat racing, Formula Lights, and Tri-Hulls. The free event includes racing action from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with championship finals starting at 2:15 p.m. Afterwards we had dinner at one of our favorite spots for delicious food & drinks. We had their Regatta rum punch to celebrate the event. We both had fish & chips too. Delicious.
We highly recommend Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant anytime.“

“My wife and I came for dinner. The New Age Flatbread was AWESOME. Crust was amazing.. Shrimp Cocktail Great! and Osso Bucco was to die for! The meat fell off the bone and melted in you mouth. Kirby was our server and was just terrific.. She was friendly and very attentive.“

“CW Prime at the St. Regis is an absolutely stunning restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere, perfect for a special celebration! As someone who has learned about the unimaginable horrors of the meat, dairy, and egg industries, I was initially hesitant to step foot in a steakhouse. However, I attended for a birthday celebration and was pleasantly surprised to find a premium plant-based option that was not only available but absolutely delicious!!

I had their grilled sweet potato dish, and let me tell you—it was loaded with flavor, filling, and truly satisfying. While the majority of the menu isn’t aligned with my values, it’s encouraging to see a restaurant like CW Prime offering a premium plant-based option that stands out in quality and taste! With so many people learning about the health benefits and transitioning to a vegan lifestyles, I hope this inspires more restaurants to expand their plant-based offerings!

For anyone like me who chooses compassion and health, or for those curious about trying something new, I wanted to share this experience. It’s proof that even at a steakhouse, you can enjoy a delicious, cruelty-free meal. 🌱✨ Thank you CW Prime, well done!“

“Great facilities, location and staff.“

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

“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.“

“Went twice last week while on vacation. Our first order was awesome, generous portions and food was excellent. Our second time ordering, we went to pick-up and waited while other people received their orders who came in after us. After seeing this, we asked again about our order and it was left sitting in the back for about 15 min. Gave it to us, with no other exchange. Buns were soggy and chips a bit over-done, which was a bit of a bummer.“

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

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

“Excellent experience at Applebee’s. The food was amazing — everything was delicious and well prepared. The service was good and fast, and the staff was very attentive. The atmosphere is pleasant and perfect for having a good conversation, and there’s no need to make a reservation. I would definitely come back!“

“Jeff is the best, great place to watch sports“

“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 .“

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

“I highly recommend them. They made my wedding cake, cookies and cupcakes-and My best friend’s birthday cake during our stay on the island. They were absolutely amazing!! The customer service was amazing planning a wedding 1300 miles away! The display of the wedding cake was beyond amazing. They paid attention to every detail I wanted and was looking for in doing my beach wedding theme.. great job hometown sweets and I definitely be visiting more when I visit the island“

“The food is always consistent. The Tri Fecta is a go-to.“

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

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

“What a great place. My wife and I were visiting from the UK and found this gem of a restaurant. Ate there a few times. The food is outstanding; fish is really fresh and cooked to perfection. Saw someone having a steak?? Why have beef in a seafood restaurant ? Favourite restaurant of our trip.“

“Great, casual, friendly spot.“

“I celebrated my birthday at this quaint and unique space last month, and have been back several times since.
Meaghan, the owner, is friendly, accommodating, and a lovely person to chat with.
We have tried just about everything on their food menu, as well as sampled many of their wines. Everything we tried we loved!
We particularly enjoyed the Lola Pinot Noir. As we learned, Lola, is the label of her brother's vineyard in the Sonoma Valley.
Don't expect over-the-top service, expect excellent food, excellent wine, and excellent conversation.
Just love this place! Supporting local restauranteurs is so important. Keep the national chains from absorbing or forcing the mom and pops out.
Cheers to the entire Jennings Provisions team!“

“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.“

“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!“

“OMG , I cant explain how awesome and chill this place is. Great music and atmosphere for a place to watch games and drink and eat. The bartender, Jesse, she was absolutely amazing, super attentive and helpful with the menu. I will definitely be back for her and the food.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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%.“

“This place NEVER😋 let's me down. Delicious breakfast sandwiches.“

“5 stars for family friendly atmosphere, great food, and cold beer! The owners Staci and Josh have worked so hard alongside their staff to bring back the Boiler Room and boy have they outdone themselves! We have been many times since they re-opened the doors, and every time has been great service and delicious food. Kid approved too! They were also very accommodating when we brought 11 family members in for Monday night football! We cannot recommend Boiler Room enough. YUM!“

“Yummy food, cozy atmosphere. Great service!“

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

“Our first time eating breakfast at Popi’s! Taffy was a superb server and the food was delish! We will be back with friends next year!“

“Rosalea & Justin were great! Inviting, sweet, and attentive..
The food was accurate and just what we wanted.
IHop could invest in their properties to make the employees workspace more efficient. That would definitely make their day!“

“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.!“

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

“The food was delicious with very generous portions. The daiquiri’s were so good! The service was great and the prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this place!“

“We had a great experience at the beach house. We come every year while vacationing. My 8 year old uses a wheelchair so exploring the beach she got sand all over her chair. Michelle saw us trying to clean it off and came over to help. She brought a wet rag and started wiping off my daughter’s chair. She was so kind and helpful. Truly went above and beyond. She also let us know their sister property- the sandbar now has a ramp to the beach so we will be sure to check that out next time. Our waitress Bobbi was also great! The food, atmosphere and service were all 5 stars. Thank you again Christine, you are a gem“