Rejoice with your loved ones, on the sugar sand beaches and crystal clear waters this Christmas, on Anna Maria Island. What better gift than time together away from everyday stresses?
Give the main chef in your home the day off with Holiday dining at some of the best restaurants around. Make your reservations for brunch, lunch, or dinner, so you can focus on each other with the peace that comes from Christmas together. Relax your way, in a beach or water view setting, intimate dining room, or alfresco patio, or even pick up, to enjoy at your vacation home, (so you can stay in your pajamas all day).
Christmas Dinner options on Anna Maria Island:
Bridge Street Bistro~Come join us for your Christmas lunch! Lunch slots are available! Call 941-782-1122 or visit us at Bridgestreetbistroonline.com and make a reservation through our OpenTable link. Christmas Themed dinner as well as some regular menu items.
Island Time –Open for dinner on Christmas day. Casual dining with beach breezes and views. 111 Gulf Dr. S. Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Publix ~ Offers everything you need for a Christmas celebration at home. From baked goods to full holiday meals with trimmings. Whether you’re gathering with friends or family, our holiday meals can feed anywhere from 7 to 18 people. With a 48-hour notice, you can easily place your order on our website or give your local deli a call.
AMI Beach Cafe ~ Is serving a Christmas buffet, beachside. Come early for breakfast with Santa and back for the all-you-can-eat dinner buffet. 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: (941) 778-0784
My AMI ~Open on Christmas Eve Day! Come and discover our 100% French dishes, Appetizers, Entrées, and Dessert to give you a taste of France without traveling over the ocean. 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, Florida. Phone: (941) 226-0708
Bradenton:
Pier 22-offers one of the best Holiday Buffets. From elegant decor to luscious trimmings, this is the place to make a statement. Waterfront views are the perfect backdrop. We will be open on Christmas Day from 11 am – 8 pm, serving our chef-created Holiday Menu all day! at 1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Florida 34205. Reservations at 941- 748-8087 info@pier22dining.com
Longboat Key:
Harry’s Continental Kitchen ~ Serving savory, award-winning cuisine with picture-perfect dishes and immaculate presentation. Order by Wednesday, December 21th. Pick up at the Deli , December 24th between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Harry’s has maintained a solid reputation as Sarasota’s most preferred caterer. They are also available for Hanukkah and New Year celebrations. Call: 941.383.0777, email: info@harryskitchen.com
*Don’t forget dessert. For the best pies, cakes, and other confections, order ahead from one of these local restaurants or bakeries.
The Bake House– Order Your Holiday Pies and Baked Goods from our bakery @thebakehouseami situated within the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant ! In order, COOKIE BOX, Options include Pecan Kifli: Tender dough with a pecan and cardamom filling, Blueberry Jammer: Shortbread cookie, with @jubileeorchards blueberry jam and cinnamon streusel topping, Rum Raisin Truffle: Spiced rum-soaked raisins, chocolate, and graham crumb, breads, cakes and so much more. 200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 P 941-779-2222
Hometown Desserts ~Everything you could ever want from a pastry shop and more. Special occasion cakes, cookies, baked goods, and confections. Just read their reviews and you’ll see why they are so successful. Pre Order cakes pies and other specialties, customized for your tastes and Holiday style. 507B Pine Ave Anna Maria, Florida 34216
Anna Maria Island Creamery and Bakery ~Bring Home some William Dean truffles. They are among the best chocolatiers in the world and known for their combos such as port & fig and peanut butter jelly. Choose from 36 flavors and build your own box today. Don’t forget to pick up a Container of authentic Italian ice cream aka Gelato. We work with all-natural ingredients from fresh fruits to local dairy and produce our gelato on-site. Pre Order for Christmas! 9801 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria Island Florida 34216
The celebration starts early and you can too. Santa makes his rounds for some Island celebrations as well as the beach cafe on Christmas morning.
Make Christmas on the islands an unforgettable experience, with an Island vacation rental home at www.Beachrentals.mobi.
Accommodations for beachfront condos or single-family homes search BeachRentals.mobi
Bradenton area rentals~
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