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The Sandbar Restaurant

The Sandbar Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Anna Maria
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    Michael J.
    "Best pina colada i have had after being here all month..."(6 Tips)
    Doug B.
    "... the conch fritters, tuna tacos, scallops covered in crab meat. Beach+++"(3 Tips)
    Yanira R.
    "beautiful Anna Maria Island Beach"(2 Tips)
    Katie W.
    "table on the beach order some beach fries and strawberry daquries"(2 Tips)
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  • Yanira R.heart icon on user image
    Yanira RiosMay 16, 2017
    Our feet were in the sand of beautiful Anna Maria Island Beach, while enjoying excellent food and drinks. It is pricey but worth it. We tried the grouper sandwich and stuffed shrimp and loved it.
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    RossMarch 15, 2016
    The Seafood Combo Fish, Shrimp & Scallops with coleslaw and fries was outstanding. On a table with 7 other people everyone kept staring at my plate. I added a Greek salad which was also very good.
  • Doug B.
    Doug BJune 6, 2013
    1 of my most favorite watering holes. Great drinks - try a regular pina colada or one made in a fresh cocoanut, great apps - try the conch fritters, tuna tacos, scallops covered in crab meat. Beach+++
  • David M.heart icon on user image
    David MorrisJanuary 6, 2015
    This is a neat place. I had my dinner right on the beach; the edge of it anyway. The food was good and the servers were very nice. You should eat there once if you are near Anna Maria. Sit outside!
  • Ron H.heart icon on user image
    Ron HeusserJune 23, 2022
    Littleneck claims with bacon and tomatoes are awesome!! BBQ Wild Boar pulled pork with sweet potatoes, orange marmalade, and Brussels sprouts was amazing. Best dish on the menu.
  • Veasna K.
    Veasna KimDecember 9, 2012
    Shrimps & scallops were beyond amazing! Make sure to get it with garlic butter and mushrooms. Heather is the nicest waitress!
  • Jennifer L.
    Jennifer LynchJune 1, 2013
    Got engaged on the beach outside the sandbar! Still go and get punch buckets - best drink on the menu and worth the $13! You get at least three drinks worth!
  • danyia m.heart icon on user image
    danyia marieApril 15, 2015
    Had an early dinner... The crab cakes will knock your socks OFF!✨😊. Little bit of a wait, but the staff was on par. ✨
  • Hillary P.
    Hillary PickardJune 8, 2013
    Amazing red snapper. Great service and drinks. Was seated immediately on a Friday at 6. Great pick me up to a mostly cloudy vaca.
  • Fernando M.
    Fernando MarinesOctober 8, 2021
    Excellent food and place, have a drink while you wait your table, it won’t take long.
  • Debby B.heart icon on user image
    Debby ButlienMarch 7, 2022
    Prawn special was not impressive. 5 small shrimp accompanied by undercooked rice and some vege thing ruined by a ridiculous amount of ginger. So satisfying. Nice drinks and views, tho.
  • Michael E.heart icon on user image
    Michael ErbMarch 23, 2018
    This is the place to go for local sustainable seafood! The mullet is caught right off the coast here!
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle C.May 24, 2023
    On Food Paradise show: coastal comfort for their crab stuffed shrimp with rice & key lime pie
  • Heather A.heart icon on user image
    Heather AJuly 5, 2013
    Best pina colada around. Food is not worth the wait. Stop to grab a drink and then walk the beautiful beach.
  • Stephen B.
    Stephen BatesDecember 27, 2010
    You can actually order a half portion of the Sinner's Delight, 3 scoops of ice cream as opposed to 6. Also a superb half bottle wine list selection, very reasonably priced.
  • John M.
    John MayersOctober 23, 2014
    Just had an incredible tour of the restaurant and it food sources. Boar and middle neck clams. Who would a thought.
  • Heather S.
    Heather SmithSeptember 12, 2013
    Sit outside on the beach. The crab cakes are wonderful. Ring the bell at sunset!!
  • Paul T.
    Paul ThompsonMarch 6, 2014
    Good food and views. Valet parking is somewhat required but free and quite slow for a weeknight. Still good experience.
  • Tom D.heart icon on user image
    Tom DiMaggioJuly 6, 2019
    Solid food, the sunset beach views are spectacular.
  • Klaus D.
    Klaus DüllJuly 9, 2012
    The food is poor, the drinks also and this all even pricy. The sunset is great but that's everywhere on the island. Nearly every restaurant is better. And that's the same with Beachhouse and Mar Vista
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    JeanaMarch 24, 2018
    It says here they take reservations however I could not make reservations. I was told first come first served.
  • Sean F.
    Sean FeeMarch 27, 2012
    Get here before 6 and you'll have about an hour wait for a medium sized party. Get a beer and watch the sunset in the meantime.
  • Sondra C.heart icon on user image
    Sondra CDecember 22, 2012
    Order the spinach and artichoke bread bowl appetizer. Fantastic! They also have cafe patron.
  • May A.
    May AstonDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great atmosphere, excellent food, great mango martinis !
  • Michael J.
    Michael JonesJune 28, 2011
    Best pina colada i have had after being here all month...tuna tacos are good too but would be better w some kind of sauce (wasabi aioli maybe?)
  • Kristi W.heart icon on user image
    Kristi WiersumFebruary 21, 2020
    Wonderful spot Great Sunsets best GRITS
  • Michael
    MichaelFebruary 6, 2018
    Jambalaya and cornbread are both really good.
  • Anuradha Y.heart icon on user image
    Anuradha YusufMay 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice stuffed grouper and salmon pate. Yummy piña Colada!
  • Robert L.heart icon on user image
    Robert LePageJanuary 25, 2018
    Enjoyed the fish sandwich. Key lime pie was amazing!
  • Dawn D.
    Dawn DeVirgilioJuly 21, 2015
    Best place for sunset dining!
  • Devin B.heart icon on user image
    Devin BasileMay 15, 2015
    The taco salad is hearty and the wasabi salmon is delicious!
  • Katie W.
    Katie WiehlDecember 5, 2011
    Ask for a table on the beach order some beach fries and strawberry daquries and sit back and relax.
  • Sarah M.heart icon on user image
    Sarah MattarSeptember 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sadly no longer worth the 1+ hour drive from Sarasota. They don't take reservations, and have long wait times by the time you do get here. Add renovations on top of that, and this is my last visit.
  • Renata L.
    Renata LisaApril 19, 2013
    Beautiful location for a beach wedding, and the reception food was great
  • Katie B.
    Katie BlumMay 15, 2014
    Great view, but ordering the special beach fries of the day was a big mistake.
  • Dallas
    DallasAugust 9, 2014
    Amazing Cajun oysters
  • Mark K.
    Mark KennedyMay 1, 2013
    Wonderful venue for watching the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Gregory D.heart icon on user image
    Gregory DavisJanuary 27, 2016
    Food and drinks with your feet in the sand!!!!! What says Anna Maria Island better!!!
  • Cyberman
    CybermanDecember 21, 2012
    Newly remodeled bar and restaurant! Very beautiful--nice work Sandbar!
  • Mollie G.heart icon on user image
    Mollie GannonJune 25, 2019
    Worth the wait to get a table in the sand. 🏖
  • Jesse
    JesseSeptember 22, 2013
    A protective rubber coating on the floor of your Jeep will protect it from rust and corrosion.
  • Keith R.heart icon on user image
    Keith RonnbergApril 10, 2017
    Good food, good service and on the beach!
  • Bill
    BillOctober 16, 2019
    Very disappointed. Clam chowder taste like they just opened a can of Campbell’s soup and the fish n chips were nothing special. Best part was being able to walk the beach to dinner
  • ayce m.heart icon on user image
    ayce mitchellAugust 24, 2015
    Great mussel and wine of course sunset
  • SARAHY M.
    SARAHY MARINSeptember 1, 2021
    A rat came out of the kitchen on 8/27 for an hour & it was disgusting 🤮 how can you enjoy dinner? The restaurant staff didnt apologize for the situation or made an attempt to offer a discount.
  • Jennifer R.
    Jennifer RussoMay 21, 2012
    Always packed and a little pricy, but food was tasty and service was great.
  • Jim R.
    Jim RosatiJuly 29, 2011
    Amazing food and excellent sunset if you dine outside.
  • Jill B.heart icon on user image
    Jill BrownAugust 11, 2017
    Crab cake was wonderful
  • David S.
    David StoltieApril 12, 2012
    Great sunsets, and the swordfish was cooked perfectly!
  • Jeanaheart icon on user image
    JeanaMarch 24, 2018
    It has “takes reservations✔️” on four square but they do not take them.
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