50 Best American Restaurants near Holmes Beach

““We recently returned to check out The Study, the new speakeasy inside the doctor’s office. It was amazing! I can’t say enough about the food and drinks, some that was available only in The Study. The dark, rich decor made us feel special. It was an amazing experience. I can’t imagine going back and not requesting a seat in The Study!”“

“We visited on our last evening in town and we had a wonderful time. Such a lovely restaurant, beautiful decor, wonderful people and great food. The staff was beyond attentive. The young man and the owner (just a guess- the blond lady with the 14 year old son) were so attentive and sweet to our family. We had our little one with us and they made sure we had everything we needed during our meal. They went above and beyond. I can’t say enough nice things!

The Carpaccio and snapper were delicious. My husband had the clams, and our little one had the grilled chicken kids meal. Everything was great and real food. It was a real pleasure!“

“Perfect little mom-pop beach cafe. An old community staple that continues to serve great food and has great staff who care.“

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

“Best bagels and coffee ever!!!“

“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 💗💗💗“

“We were out on a walk and O Bricks was recommended to us for a great dinner spot and it did NOT disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing, quick, fresh and delicious. Our service from Manny and Monique was even better!! Highly recommend, and we will definitely come back next time we are in the area.“

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

“Always pleasant staff and MOST delicious Smoked food! Love the brisket sandwich, the crispy Brussels seasoned to perfection and the Poutine (fries w/cheese curds & beef gravy) is my favorite! LOVE the food here, always delicious!“

“Really Good prices? Great quality of food. Cheapest breakfast in Bradenton, omelets, breakfast sandwiches! Everything bagel 🥯 Asiago bagel White wheat or rye toast for sandwiches!Bacon sausage or ham egg and cheese 🧀 Great variety of hotdogs& deli sandwiches!I Come and join us for breakfast monday through friday! 7:30 to 10:30 10:30 to 3:00 lunch! Saturday 9:00 to 3::00 lunch!“

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

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

“I had a wonderful experience at Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant and truly enjoyed my visit. From the moment I arrived, the combination of the beautiful waterfront setting, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service made a great first impression. It’s a perfect place to relax, enjoy a meal, and take in the surroundings.

The location is one of the biggest highlights. Dining near the water creates a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere that makes the experience feel special compared to a regular restaurant. The views, comfortable seating, and overall environment make it a great choice for a casual meal, a special occasion, or spending quality time with friends and family.

The food was excellent, with fresh ingredients, great presentation, and flavors that showed attention to detail. The menu had a nice variety of options, making it easy for different preferences to find something enjoyable. Every dish I tried was prepared with care, and the portions were satisfying. The drinks were also well made and complemented the meal perfectly.

The service was another strong point. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout my visit. They made sure everything was going smoothly while still allowing us to enjoy our time without feeling rushed. Their positive attitude added a lot to the overall experience.

The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The relaxing atmosphere, quality food, and excellent customer service made this a memorable visit. Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant is definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for great food, a beautiful setting, and a dining experience worth coming back for. I look forward to visiting again in the future.“

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

“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.“

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

“It has been a wonderful experience partnering with The Resort at Longboat Key Club. Their team is always welcoming, professional, and a pleasure to work with. We are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership with our Stroll neighborhood magazines and are proud to recommend them to our community.“

“We had a fantastic anniversary dinner celebration! We started off with a special Sauvignon blanc for my wife and I had a really good Negroni. For an appetizer we had the grilled oysters. They were very tasty! Love their take on the mignonette. Next up was the main Dish of a strip steak and a burger. Both were really good. Well seasoned. The steak really did not need any side sauce. The star was a side of the crispy potato pave. It was spectacular!
We did receive a dessert for our anniversary- their take on a cheesecake. It was good. Not overly sweet. The dinner was a splurge but I believe worth it.“

“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.“

“Between the hospitality and the warm environment, our experience at KeKe’s Breakfast on Cortez Rd was nothing short of amazing. The delicious food, the wonderful customer service made this experience truly memorable. We will be back again soon. Thanks to Cookie and Karen for a fun and enjoyable breakfast experience.“

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

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

“Delicious! Fries were seasoned perfectly. The garlic parmesan wings were the best. Will be back again soon!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Ayissa provided us with top tier service! Kind, friendly and such an amazing soul!!! Tyrell The Chef… his food was the best we have ever had at this location!!!! He knows his stuff in the kitchen!!! GIVE THEM NOTHING A RAISE, They deserve it!!! What a great team they are, don’t loose them!!!“

“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!“

“Two years ago I gave Applebee's a great rating. There was a different management then. We have been twice recently. First time the food was a one star. Gave it another try last night. Worse than the first night. The new management and business is horrible. Without going into details, just look at the number of cars in the lot. That is telling. It used to be full most of the time. Enjoy your night out elsewhere!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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

“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!“

“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%.“

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

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

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

“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!“

“The best chicken you'll ever have! We've been eating here for over 20 years, and the consistency is simply unmatched. Every visit is just as good as the last—always fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. In a world where so many places change over time, this restaurant continues to deliver the same exceptional quality year after year. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out!“

“As always, the experience was phenomenal. Atmosphere and people cheery and helpful. Food was absolutely amazing! We had the pineapple, upside down, pancake, an omelette, fruit salad, muffins, BLT sandwich, grits, peach, cobbler, and scrambled eggs. The fruit was fresh and delicious. Everything else was spot on delicious!

This particular restaurant was the first one that we had visited back 25 years ago and it is so amazing that we have talked about it ever since. When we came back down this time, we had to stop here.
In fact, it was so amazing the other time that we came that we always joke that’s where we want to go for our birthday dinner.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“