Open now · Right on the Gulf · Holmes Beach, FL

Toes in the sand. Drinks in the sunset.

The original beachfront cafe on Anna Maria Island — American beach grub, blackened fish tacos, all-you-can-eat pancakes, frozen cocktails and ice cream, served with the best view on the Gulf Coast.

★★★★★ 4.5· 5,189 Google reviews · #1 beachfront table on AMI
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Since the first sunrise on Manatee Beach

Your table is literally on the beach.

There's no patio, no parking lot, no glass between you and the Gulf — just white sand under your feet and the Manatee Public Beach stretching to the horizon. Pull up a chair, dig your toes in, and let the Gulf breeze do the rest.

We do one thing and we've done it forever: honest, generous American beach food served where the sand meets the water. Hot breakfast off the griddle, baskets of fresh seafood at lunch, a full bar pouring tropical cocktails and ice-cold beer, and a walk-up ice cream window for the kids — all under string lights and swaying palms.

Come for the all-you-can-eat pancakes at sunrise. Stay through the afternoon with a 20 oz draft in hand. Then watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in Florida fall right into the Gulf. That's the whole pitch.

Beachfront tables and umbrellas in the sand at Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe with the Gulf and lifeguard tower behind View from a shaded beach table out to the white sand, lifeguard tower and turquoise Gulf water
8am–8pmOpen Every Day
Loved by the locals & the whole island

5,189 reasons to grab a table

★★★★★  4.5 out of 5 on Google · A genuine Anna Maria Island institution

★★★★★

"Great place. Highly recommend the blackened fish tacos. Island chicken wrap is excellent. Toes in the sand if you want. Gorgeous views. Fun and yummy and fair prices. New favorite spot on AMI."

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David Bielbya month ago
★★★★★

"Amazing beach! Delicious breakfast on Manatee Beach. Excellent breakfast with a million dollar view — the Belgian Waffle was delicious! After breakfast we sat on the beach then had drinks at the bar. Such an amazing spot. Can't wait to return!"

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Bill AlmondBeachfront breakfast
★★★★★

"My go-to beach ⛱ One of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. You can swim, have a drink, get some food and eat ice cream when you want. Very clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. Excellent area."

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Adventurous Traveler3 months ago
★★★★★

"The bartenders are seriously awesome — super friendly and genuinely cool people. The souvenir mug gets you 50% off beer for life. Perfect, chill, fun environment, even someone playing guitar live. Highly recommend if you want good drinks and great vibes."

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Jorge Martine5 months ago
★★★★☆

"Ate here for breakfast — a short walk on the beach from our Airbnb. The eggs, bacon & potatoes were great, and they offer all-you-can-eat pancakes for $7.99! Nice to be able to eat directly on the beach. Would definitely return."

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Kristin HensonBeachfront breakfast
★★★★★

"Plenty of chairs and little stands so you can settle in and relax. Good drinks, great vibes, and a place you'll want to come back to. There's nowhere else on the island quite like sitting right on the sand."

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Right on Manatee Beach — come on down

We're tucked right into Manatee Public Beach on the Gulf side of Anna Maria Island. Plenty of parking, clean facilities, and the best seat in the house is whichever chair you drag into the sand.

Hours Open now

Every day · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The Gulf is calling. Pull up a chair.

No reservations, no fuss — just walk up, dig your toes in, and let us handle the rest. Breakfast at sunrise, cocktails at sunset, every single day.

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