Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2008 - (Page 41) For the Experience ROARING 20’S PIZZA AND PIPES, in Ellenton. Bring the whole family for a carousing good time, where piping hot pizza is served up to the tunes of a mighty Wurlitzer organ. MR. BONES BBQ, in Holmes Beach, is a creole-inspired BBQ joint with mouth-watering ribs and funky, beerout-of-a-coffin atmosphere. ROSA FIORELLI WINERY offers up a Cheese and Cracker Tour, a rare treat to learn how Florida grapes are cultivated by the Sicilian family that runs the winery. SIGN OF THE MERMAID is a 1912 house with a tin roof, creaky floor and antique décor, where blackedged grouper and Florida lobster tail challenge your ability to save room for the chef/ owner’s award-winning pie. VILLAGE OF THE ARTS, in the heart of downtown Bradenton, is a colorful district of working artists. Touring the studios can make you hungry, so be sure to stop by Bonni Bakes Edible Art to taste the gourmet sculptures. Fine Dining Beach Bistro Seafood; D $$-$$$$$ 6600 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-778-6444, www.beachbistro.com we f Included in Zagat’s Top Restaurants in America and is lauded by Zagat “as good as any in New York or Paris.” Recently inducted into Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Hall of Fame. Map grid A-4. See ad on page 41. The Best of The Best Sure, we think our restaurants are fantastic. But don’t take our word for it. Just ask the experts at Zagat Survey, Wine Spectator, Florida Trend, Bon Appetit, Gourmet. Taking into account such factors as food quality, menu selection, presentation, service and overall atmosphere, it’s clear that Florida’s Gulf Islands has become a dining destination unto itself. A few restaurants whose cuisine is consistently highly rated are: Beach Bistro (intimate, romantic dinners overlooking the beach); Euphemia Haye Restaurant & Haye Loft (don’t miss their dessert experience upstairs at the Haye Loft); Chart House (prime steaks served with a view); and Harry’s Continental Kitchen (try the fourcourse prix fixe menu). But, alas, it’s not all fancy food that wins awards on our islands, we also lay claim to some of the nation’s best bread pudding, barbeque and pie. Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano 908 Riverside Dr., Palmetto, 941-729-5100 Italian; L, D $$-$$$$$ wbe f Casual atmosphere. Come and see their 4th-floor view overlooking the Manatee River. Outdoor dining available. You catch it, they’ll cook it. Map grid D-4. Chart House Seafood; D $$$-$$$$$ w b f 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-5593, www.chart-house.com Perched above the Gulf of Mexico and New Pass, Chart House offers contemporary dining. Crowd favorites include the macadamia nut tilapia served with a peanut sauce and topped with coconut shavings. Map grid D-8. See ad on page 41. Euphemia Haye Restaurant and Haye Loft Continental; D $$-$$$$$ 5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-3633, www.euphemiahaye.com An award-winning, independently owned and operated, fine dining restaurant with world-class cuisine in an intimate atmosphere that continues to stand the test of time. Map grid C-6. See ad on page 42. e Harry’s Continental Kitchen Continental; Br, L, D $-$$$$$ 525 St. Jude’s Dr., Longboat Key, 941-383-0777, www.harryskitchen.com bf “Worth the trip to Longboat Key.” A local treasure for more than 28 years. Harry invites you to enjoy inspired cuisine in Harry’s intimate dining room, gourmet deli take-out and stylish catering. Map grid C-6. Sign of the Mermaid 9707 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria, 941-778-9399 Seafood Past a broken stone mermaid, a huge rusty anchor, and a signpost with arrows pointing to everywhere from Margaritaville to Egart Island, up four crooked stairs from street level. Map grid B-4. fine dining fine dining BEACH BISTRO Intimate dining experience located surfside on Anna Maria Island. Lauded by Zagat’s as one of the Top Restaurants in America, the Bistro is also enthroned in Florida Trend’s Hall of Fame. The Bistro is an eight-time recipient of Florida’s Golden Spoon. Zagat: “Setting the standard for fine dining on Florida’s West Coast” CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT From breathtaking views of New Pass and the Gulf of Mexico to top-of-the-catch seafood, Chart House is your place for world-class dining and impeccable service. Savor fine seafood, succulent steaks and mouth-watering desserts while you enjoy our million dollar renovation. Every table has a waterfront view. (941) 778-6444 6600 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach www.beachbistro.com (941) 383-5593 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key www.chart-house.com www.FloridasGulfIslands.com | Page 41 http://www.beachbistro.com http://www.chart-house.com http://www.euphemiahaye.com http://www.harryskitchen.com http://www.beachbistro.com http://www.chart-house.com http://www.beachbistro.com http://www.chart-house.com http://www.FloridasGulfIslands.com
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