A Guide to Anna Maria Island Dining

1. The Waterfront Restaurant:

   - Location: 111 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216

   - Description: The Waterfront Restaurant offers a laid-back Florida ambiance with views of Tampa Bay. They serve a variety of salads with the option to add proteins such as chicken, beef tenderloin, grouper, scallops, salmon, tuna, shrimp, and crab cakes. They also have a partnership with a fishing charter, allowing guests to have their personal "catch of the day" cooked.

2. North Shore Cafe:

   - Location: 304 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, FL 34216

   - Description: Open for breakfast and lunch (closed on Tuesday), North Shore Cafe provides lighter fare options. Their menu includes items like avocado toast, poached eggs, pastries, bagels, and a variety of bowls featuring superfoods like acai, spirulina, chia, hemp protein, and matcha. They also offer smoothies made with whole fruits without added sugars or syrups.

3. The Porch:

   - Location: 9707 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216

   - Description: The Porch Restaurant offers upscale dining with a focus on fresh, additive-free ingredients. They use the freshest ingredients available to create dishes free of additives or preservatives. Their menu features USDA Prime beef dishes free of antibiotics, nitrates, and steroids. The dressings and sauces are made in-house.

4. Rod and Reel Pier:

   - Location: 875 N Shore Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216

   - Description: Rod and Reel Pier, established in 1947, offers views of the Gulf of Mexico and serves fresh seafood. Their menu includes grilled or blackened options, providing healthier choices than traditional fried seafood. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week and are located at the end of the pier.