Gulf Winds Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
These are places we love and recommend in Bradenton and on Anna Maria Island
Cool place to check out for unique shopping, dining, and browsing.
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Village of the Arts
1227 12th St WCool place to check out for unique shopping, dining, and browsing.
Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave WAWESOME Pizza and Fam friendly
(Will update photo lol) Downtown Bradenton is so cool. Farmer's Market on Saturdays during parts of the year, lots of bars, dining, Riverwalk, museums, coffee shops, art.
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Downtown Bradenton
1005 1st Ave W(Will update photo lol) Downtown Bradenton is so cool. Farmer's Market on Saturdays during parts of the year, lots of bars, dining, Riverwalk, museums, coffee shops, art.
Great brunch with music on Sundays, and Music a few nights during the week. Find them on FB to make a reservation, it's a cool place in Village of the Arts!
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Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
1114 12th Street WestGreat brunch with music on Sundays, and Music a few nights during the week. Find them on FB to make a reservation, it's a cool place in Village of the Arts!
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina DrGreat seafood and Pizza
A must do if you visit the Island. Great brunch, lunch, and dinner too.. or just have a beer downstairs at the bar and watch the birds and people fishing.
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrA must do if you visit the Island. Great brunch, lunch, and dinner too.. or just have a beer downstairs at the bar and watch the birds and people fishing.
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdDelicious fine dining.
Sage Biscuit Cafe
6656 Cortez Rd WGreat breakfast and lunch!
Great Greek food, lots of variety on their menu. The simple Gyro is really good and they have a drive-thru.
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Olympic Cafe
6408 Manatee Ave WGreat Greek food, lots of variety on their menu. The simple Gyro is really good and they have a drive-thru.
Really good seafood, fine dining. Music on the weekends. Must make a reservation though. Bridge street is pretty fun to walk around, have a beer, shop a little.
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Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StReally good seafood, fine dining. Music on the weekends. Must make a reservation though. Bridge street is pretty fun to walk around, have a beer, shop a little.
Sightseeing
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrAwesome place for birdwatching, sightseeing, walking, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking. Pet friendly.
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Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWAwesome place for birdwatching, sightseeing, walking, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking. Pet friendly.
Awesome place to visit especially if beaches are crowded. Cruise down 75th to this gorgeous park and walk trails with your pet or family, enjoy views of the Manatee River, take in history and chill.
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DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyAwesome place to visit especially if beaches are crowded. Cruise down 75th to this gorgeous park and walk trails with your pet or family, enjoy views of the Manatee River, take in history and chill.
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WGreat place for activities for all ages, and pet friendly with dog park. Beautiful trees and scenery, walking and biking trails.
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IPaki ye-G.T. Bray
5502 33rd Ave Dr WGreat place for activities for all ages, and pet friendly with dog park. Beautiful trees and scenery, walking and biking trails.
Neato place to go! Excursions available from the Keyes Marina in Holmes Beach. Snorkeling and Island exploration, it's cool.
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Egmont Key State Park
Neato place to go! Excursions available from the Keyes Marina in Holmes Beach. Snorkeling and Island exploration, it's cool.