Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2008 - (Page 40) Casual Dining continued Miller’s Dutch Kitchen 3401 - 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-746-8253 Stop by the “Ewe Nique Touch Gift Shop” Gifts for every occasion. Just downright good eat’n. Map grid D-5. ANNA MARIA ISLAND LONGBOAT KEY Amish; L, D BRADENTON & LAKEWOOD RANCH Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant Morty’s Bagel Café Seafood; L, D w b f 800 Broadway St., Longboat Key, 888-968-2722, www.stonecrabstoyourdoor.com Oldest family-owned restaurant in the county. Specializing in stone crabs. Map grid B-6. Price: $=Under $10, $$=$10 - $15 $$$=$16 - $21, $$$$=$22 - $27 $$$$$=$28 + Meals Served: B = Breakfast, Br = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Café; B, L $ b 1401 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto, 941-729-1100 A bagel café. Fresh baked bagels from scratch daily. Coffee, sandwiches. Fresh baked goods. Map grid D-4. w = Waterfront, b = Outdoors, e = Entertainment, f = Kid’s Menu The Sun House Restaurant & Bar Mr. Bones BBQ 3007 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-6614 Barbeque; L, D $-$$$ f Try a Twist Many area restaurants serve up Floribbean-style cuisine, in which fresh ingredients are combined with the contrasting flavors of spicy peppers and sweet fruits. Dishes are often topped with chutneys and salsas made of mango, lime, tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Barbecue ribs and chicken, Indian, Mexican and vegetarian food, burgers, sandwiches, burritos and a variety of salads are enjoyed at this eclectic family restaurant. Great home cooking for food lovers. Map grid B-5. Peking Tokyo 7337 - 52nd Place E., Bradenton, 941-739-8998. Map grid F-5. Asian Roaring 20’s Pizza and Pipes Pizza; L, D 6750 U.S. Hwy. 301 N., Ellenton, 941-723-1733, www.roaring20spizza.com Family entertainment with a 442 Wurlitzer organ. Pizza, sandwiches, beer, wine and ice cream. Come in and enjoy the great organist and the spectacular talent. Live entertainment nightly. Map grid G-3. e “TWO RIM” GRILLED SHRIMP COURTESY OF BEACH BISTRO Ingredients: wb wb GRILLED SHRIMP: 30-40 LARGE/JUMBO SHRIMP SERVES UP TO FOUR PEOPLE HOISIN BARBEQUE SAUCE: 6 TBSP HOISIN SAUCE 2 TBSP RICE WINE VINEGAR 1 TBSP ASIAN FISH SAUCE 1 TBSP SOY SAUCE 1 TBSP HONEY 1/3 CUP SHALLOTS, MINCED 2 CLOVES OF GARLIC, MINCED 1/8 TBSP CHINESE FIVE SPICE 1 TBSP FRESH GINGER, MINCED 1/3 CUP SUGAR Rod and Reel Pier 875 North Shore Dr., Anna Maria, 941-778-1885 Seafood; B, L, D Breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Map grid A-3. See ad on page 43. Rotten Ralph’s Seafood; L, D $-$$$ www.rottenralphs.com 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 941-778-3953. Map grid B-4. 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, 941-778-1604. Map grid B-5. Flaky or Not See something fishy on the menu you’d like to try? Grouper and snapper are both flaky, mild, white fish available grilled, broiled, blackened or fried. Tuna, a dense, red-fleshed fish, shows up on most menus coated in sesame seeds and seared to taste. British-style fish and chips. All-you-can-eat daily. Full menu of comfort foods and appetizers. Kids’ meals available on the appetizer menu. Full liquor bar. Sandbar Restaurant Seafood; L, D $-$$$$ w b 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, 941-778-0444, www.sandbar-restaurant.com ef Located on Anna Maria’s north end. For decades, a favorite for locals and out-of-town guests. Sink your toes in the sand while you enjoy fresh Florida seafood and a frozen pina colada. Map grid A-4. See ad on page 43. Sarasota/Manatee Originals B, Br, L, D P.O. Box 32115, Sarasota, 941-955-3663, www.freshoriginals.com wbe Fresh local flavor. The Sarasota/Manatee Originals is a dedicated group of more than 50 independently owned restaurants with a passionate desire to preserve the culinary heritage of the Suncoast. Reader Response 4. See ad on page 36. Preparation: GRILLED SHRIMP: Seafood Shack Restaurant & Marina 4110 - 127th St. W., Cortez, 941-794-1235 Seafood restaurant and marina. Map grid D-6. Seafood; L, D $-$$$$$ wb The Serving Spoon 8215 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, 941-907-9101 Casual; B, L Family-friendly. Breakfast and lunch items, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Map grid H-7. Skinny’s Place Pub; L, D $-$$ 3901 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-7769, www.floridasecrets.com bf wb bf The rustic ambiance of this open-air 1952 restaurant is “simply classic.” Map grid B-4. A Flair for Flavor A steak by any other name… tastes just as good. Sure, you can order your steak rare, medium or well done, but many area restaurants give you a few more options: Oscar style, topped with lump crabmeat, asparagus and hollandaise sauce; au poivre, drizzled in a brandy pepper sauce; or “black and blue,” charred on the outside and rare on the inside. Star Fish Company Market & Restaurant The Sun House Restaurant & Bar 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach, 941-782-1122 www.thesunhouserestaurant.com Seafood; L, D $-$$$ 12306 - 46th Ave. W., Cortez, 941-794-1243, www.starfishcompany.com Eclectic; L, D $-$$$$ Preheat grill on high, covered, for 10 minutes. Adjust heat to medium/high and turn one burner off. While grill is coming to temperature, brush shrimp with hoisin barbecue sauce. Oil grill rack and grill shrimp, covered, two minutes each side or until a barbeque sauce crust starts to form. Remove shrimp from grill and place on top of Asian slaw. Garnish with a puddle of chimichurri sauce. HOISIN BARBEQUE SAUCE: Florida seafood in the simplest ways. Fried, grilled, blackened or sautéed. Map grid B-5. Fresh regional ingredients and the clever fusion of fresh herbs and spices exemplify Floribbean cuisine. Chef Darrel R. Mizell is a graduate of New York’s Culinary Institute of America. Map grid B-5. See ad on page 43. Tortilla Bay Casual; L, D $-$$ 5318 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-FOOD (3663), www.tortilla-bay.com f Southwest grill. Fresh Tex-Mex food. Fast casual service. Friendly, clean and comfortable. Dine in, take-out or delivery. Map grid B-4. The Waterfront Restaurant Seafood; L, D $-$$$ w b f 111 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 941-778-1515, www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net Sitting on the north end of Anna Maria Island overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, The Waterfront Restaurant is a beautiful destination for all sorts of people looking to enjoy great food, fine wines and world-class lagers and ales. Map grid B-4. Stir together all ingredients except the sugar in a bowl. Cook sugar in a dry, heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until sugar is melted to a deep, golden caramel. Carefully pour into hoisin mixture. Cook over moderate low heat, stirring until caramel is dissolved and sauce is thickened, six to eight minutes. Cool to room temperature. Serve and enjoy!!! Page 40 | 1-866-906-TIME to dine http://www.stonecrabstoyourdoor.com http://www.roaring20spizza.com http://www.rottenralphs.com http://www.sandbar-restaurant.com http://www.freshoriginals.com http://www.floridasecrets.com http://www.starfishcompany.com http://www.thesunhouserestaurant.com http://www.tortilla-bay.com http://www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net
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