Seared scallops dish at The Waterfront Restaurant

Anna Maria's Premier Island Dining & Craft Bar

Watercolor-style artist's rendering of The Waterfront Restaurant building

ENJOY OLD FLORIDA

Welcome to The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island. We would like to share with you more than an outstanding dining experience; we invite you to escape to a simpler time – tropical, laid-back Florida the way it used to be.

Owner Jason Suzor standing in front of the restaurant's sidewalk sign Read More About Us
Seared sea scallops over risotto with pan-seared plantains

Fresh Classic American Seafood, Salad and Steaks

Our regular menu is based on the finest products we can find and updated seasonally. They are prepared in classic form, with emphasis on fresh, natural flavors.

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Cheesecake paired with a Knob Creek cocktail

Wine & Spirits

Craft Cocktails & Spirits

The Waterfront aims to provide rare & unique spirits for an exceptional experience.

Wine List

As the result of a long term vision and an ongoing pursuit of the perfect list, The Waterfront Restaurant is dedicated to offering a relatively small, 75 to 100 bottle list that represents each grapes’ distinctive characteristics.

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Fresh snapper with vegetables laid out on a tray

You Catch We Cook

We work closely with Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters to make it easy to enjoy your catch in the most delicious way possible.

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Google Reviews

  • Best fine dining on the island

    Brad Schuchardt —
  • Great drinks, great food, great service, amazing views.

    Duke Walsh —
  • Quiet, upscale dining. Dress accordingly! Be prepared for a long wait to get seated. Peruse the menu for the historical background! Key lime pie cheesecake.. yum! Great selection of beer, wine and mixed beverages. Lovely view from the front patio

    J. W —
  • Portions good, lobster bisque very good, the blackened grouper was a little bland.

    MD —
  • Out of this world!! Amazing!!

    3rd Avenue —
  • Beet salad was delicious. BLT was very good. Wine was perfect. Ashley was server and she was a delight. Wonderful.

    Daniel Diachun —

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Island News

We cover a wide range of news from the island, food insights and Waterfront updates including events, specials, tastings and more.

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