Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2008 - (Page 38) time for fresh ANNA MARIA ISLAND LONGBOAT KEY BRADENTON & LAKEWOOD RANCH local flavor Casual Dining Alamo Steakhouse & Grill Steakhouse; B, L, D $-$$$$$ b f 6231 Lake Osprey Dr., Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn, Sarasota, 941-782-4422 www.hilr.com Florida’s “bison central.” A great Western steakhouse in a ranch-style setting. Map grid G-6. Price: $=Under $10, $$=$10 - $15 $$$=$16 - $21, $$$$=$22 - $27 $$$$$=$28 + Meals Served: B = Breakfast, Br = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Alvarez Mexican Restaurant 1431 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto, 941-729-2232 w = Waterfront, b = Outdoors, e = Entertainment, f = Kid’s Menu Mexican; B, L, D $-$$$ f Family-owned and operated since 1976. Serving authentic home-style Mexican food. Open seven days a week. Map grid D-3. Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside Cortez Fishing Seafood; L, D 6906 - 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-758-7880, www.oysterbar.net Enjoy excellent food at a reasonable price in a casual atmosphere. Map grid D-6. bf Home Grown & Locally Caught Beachhouse Seafood; L, D $-$$$$$ w b 200 Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach, 941-779-2222, www.groupersandwich.com ef Join them for lunch or dinner on picturesque Anna Maria Island. Watch the dolphins frolic while you enjoy fresh seafood and a frozen pina colada with your toes in the sand on the Gulf Coast. Map grid B-5. See ad on page 43. Blue Dolphin Café 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Ste. 101, Longboat Key, 941-383-3787 Seafood; B, L Breakfast and lunch comfort food served daily. Fri. dinners (seasonal). Map grid D-7. Local Fruit & Vegetables ZIPPER PEAS TOMATOES ORANGES WATERMELON CORN STRAWBERRIES SQUASH EGGPLANT PUMPKINS FLORIDA SWEET ONIONS GREEN BEANS CANTALOUPES Bonefish Grill Seafood; D $$-$$$ 7456 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, 941-795-8020, www.bonefishgrill.com Specializes in market-fresh fish grilled over an oak-burning grill, which gives the fish a tasty, even cook. A tantalizing array of sauces and original toppings are offered to enhance the flavor of the fish. Map grid C-5. f Broken Egg Restaurants Red Barn Flea Market Casual; B, Br, L $-$$$ bf www.thebrokenegg.com 6115 Exchange Way, Lakewood Ranch, 941-388-6898, Map grid G-7. Siesta Key Village, Sarasota, 941-346-2750, Map grid E-9. For a unique dining experience, have breakfast or lunch where the locals and celebrities eat. Always fresh food with indoor/outdoor dining. Browse artwork by local artists or buy a gift for a friend. Café on the Bay Seafood; D $$$$-$$$$$ b f 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-0440, www.cafeonthebay.com Extraordinary cuisine served in a casually elegant setting. Seafood galore, with a fine selection of lamb, steaks, pork, chicken and more. Café L’Europe’s younger sister, from the Circle to the Key. Map grid D-7. Remember when you used to get in trouble for getting “fresh?” Not anymore. We love being fresh on Florida’s Gulf Islands, and think that you will, too. At Hunsader Farms in Bradenton, you can pick your own seasonal produce. If you’d rather let someone else do the work, visit with the farmers that sell their wares at Red Barn Flea Market. In the historic fishing village of Cortez, it doesn’t get any fresher than at Star Fish Company Seafood Market, where “the catch of the day” was literally caught just hours or minutes before by local fishermen. Ciao! Italia 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-0010 Italian; D $$-$$$$ bf w MacAllisters Veal marsala, veal bellissimo, petti di puttanesca and brick-oven pizzas. Map grid C-7. The City Pier Restaurant 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 941-779-1667 Local Seafood b Our area abounds with fresh seafood, some of our favorites being grouper, snapper, mullet and sweet stone crab claws (in season Oct. - May). Most restaurants serve up fresh fish any way you like: grilled, fried, blackened or broiled. Seafood; L, D Large selection of delicious food - everything from fresh fish to burgers. Map grid B-4. See ad on page 43. Duffy’s Tavern Pub; L, D $ 5808 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-2501, www.duffystavernami.com Locals and visitors alike flock to Duffy’s Tavern for their world-famous burgers and “coldest beer this side of heaven.” Family owned and operated for over 35 years. Come and see why USA Today calls it an institution. Map grid B-4. Ezra Eclectic; L, D $$$ 5629 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-792-0990, www.ezrafinefoods.com bf Enjoy delicious lunch and dinner favorites in a friendly, casual atmosphere at this dine-in restaurant. Map grid C-4. First Watch Restaurants www.firstwatch.com 7118 Cortez Rd., Bradenton, 941-792-6071, Map grid C-5. 1395 Main St., Sarasota, 941-954-1395, Map grid E-8. 8306 Market St., Bradenton, 941-907-6657, Map grid G-7. 8383 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, 941-923-6754, Map grid E-9. Casual; B, Br, L $ f At First Watch, daytime dining is their specialty . . . from traditional morning favorites to unique feature items. They prepare each of their breakfast, brunch and lunch creations to order. Gecko’s Grill & Pub Pub; L, D $-$$ b f www.geckosgrill.com Braden River Plaza, 4310 S.R. 64, Bradenton, 941-744-2664, Map grid F-4. Twelve Oaks Plaza, 7228 - 55th Ave. E, Bradenton, 941-727-8988, Map grid G-6. Great food, spirits and fun. It’s your neighborhood grill and sports connection with four convenient locations to serve you. Two in Bradenton and two in Sarasota. It’s the place to meet. 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