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eat here - Anna Maria Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.eathereannamaria.com
  • Email: mail@eathereannamaria.com
  • Phone: (941) 778-0411
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Daily: 5-10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Marina Drive
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Close up front parking available within steps.
A word from eat here - Anna Maria
The Eat Here restaurants in Sarasota and Anna Maria Island were recently selected as two of Florida's "Best New Restaurants" as part of Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Awards. The award was particularly gratifying for the team at Eat Here's parent restaurant, the Beach Bistro, which has long been… enthroned in Florida Trend's "Golden Spoon Hall of Fame" and ZAGAT's "Top Restaurants in America. Eat Here was previously selected “Best New Restaurant” by newspapers on Anna Maria Island and in Sarasota. The third Eat Here has now opened on Siesta Key to similar rave reviews. Eat Here celebrates chef-crafted, Gulf-Coast cookery featuring presentations of local farm products, fresh, locally-caught seafood and inspired pizza and tacos. The Eat Here bars serve traditional and creative cocktails, craft beers, and wines from pimarily family-owned vineyards.
Eat Here’s chef staff is trained in the Beach Bistro's school of commitment to culinary excellence.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diner Reviews
  • "Eat Here is the low cost creation of Sean Murphy, the proprietor of Beach Bistro, one of Florida's best restaurants. When it opened. 3 yrs ago it was an instant success and he has followed with Sarasota and Siesta Key locations. All offer an eclectic menu and setting. I've taken guests here 4 times in the last 8 weeks and they have all loved the food and ambiance. Even more telling is that I'm ready to go back again with or without guests. My only disappointment is that the chicken and waffles are no longer on the menu."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "We always spend the month of March in Anna Maria and we always visit Eat Here a number of times. It is a favorite of our family and friends who come to visit. Excellent ,fresh food and friendly service. One of the best on the island."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "Sean Murphy has created a gem and I've been in several times either alone or with my wife. Try their "Community Table" if alone or a couple and you want to meet and chat. Food is creative, well cooked and served and wines are a great choice and reasonable. Coming back! Scotch Plains, Nj"
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "While the food was good, the service was less than I expected. The staff was not as professional as I thought it would be given it has been used as a training location for the owner's high end locations. The tables are small and close together (not unlike one of the high end locations). This is a good spot if you are looking for small portions for sharing. Not a place I will rush back to."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We went on the recommendation of someone we met in Anna Maria Island. The food and service did not disappoint. The menu has enough variety, so there is something for everyone."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Food was very delicious and well presented. Service was attentive and meals came quickly. Pricing a little on the high side for what is basically a store front atmosphere although well decorated inside. For what paid ($160 for 3) with no alcohol would rather go somewhere else with better ambience."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "In a strip mall they have made a storefront into an atmospheric unique restaurant. Not a long menu but very interesting. Food was excellent. Took us on time. Great service. They are short of space and therefore the tables are close together. Only thin servers could work here."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We've dined at Eat Here many times since they first opened and have never been disappointed. It's the first restaurant we take friends to when they come to FL to visit."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "This was my third visit to Eat Here. It was a special family dinner and I specifically requested a good table. I was very pleased to be given the most private table in the place. The food at Eat Here is always excellent - fresh, beautifully prepared and presented, delicious. I understand it's part of the 'personality' of Eat Here to have a casual and eclectic set up, but I do wish they'd improve their menus and flatware a bit. It's also very loud and a little cramped in space. The service is always excellent. On this date we had salmon, mahi, roasted green beans, creme brulee, hawaiian cake & apple crisp - all wonderful. The beans and hawaiian cake were the family favs. Pricing is mid-range. Look forward to my next visit!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "great food, and presentation, really enjoyed my meal"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Several trips to Here this trip. Food is always fabulous and service is spot on. Inside can be a bit noisy but with on line reservation our wait time was 0. Wonderful appetizers and the gulf shrimp is a delicious presentation. The prices are very reasonable and my guests have left both meals all commentating what a fun dinner it had been."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Seating was not available at reservation time so we ate at a common high table. Service was slow but a staffer not our waiter helped out when we asked for a drink. A filet was so tough that we kept it for the manager, who comped that meal."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "we sat in an old closet -- not much noise, let alone ambience --"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "For a great restaurant experience, this was not it. It's a place we would go back to for a casual night out."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I enjoyed the 3 course meal this time and enjoyed the salad, salmon entree, and wonderful chocolate dessert! My dining partner had the veal meatloaf and thought it was very tasty. Will definitely be back to try more."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Excellent food with a bit of a funky vibe- not a bad thing. Menu is a bit baffling at first but a Very well versed wait staff helpful."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Great experience celebrating Valentines Day. Service was tremendous and food was cooked to perfection. The fresh tomato soup was possibly the best I have ever had. Try to get a booth or away from the door this time of year."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Poor service, errors in the orders requiring taking them back to the kitchen, and lack of knowledge of the menu made the meal less than satisfactory."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "Had a reservation for 5 people. We were seated in what I can only imagine used to be a closet. A booth stuffed into a 6x6 box with wall to wall mirrors. Couldn't see anything in the restaurant. My party was def confused by the setup of the menu, w/large and small portions. Most in my party described the food (pizza especially) as bland. The salmon was good. Service...let's just say the server brought over a shaker of cheese for the 2 pizzas ordered that had about a teaspoon of cheese in the bottom. We laughed and made a joke about it, but come on...what do you want us to do with that? Disappointing night overall."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Had a great meal at Eat Here on AMI. I love the decor, the atmosphere is energetic, and the food was fantastic. Incredible value for what you pay. This place is a can't-miss if you're in the area."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Eat Here! Great spot. Small, crowded and just a bit hectic ... but wonderful. Suggest early arrival ... even with a reservation. Be prepared for something a little different ,,,, then relax and enjoy. Had not been there for two years. It has only gotten better."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Fresh fish is great. Vegetarian options. Small plates."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "The food was great - The starters we shared were the bruschetta with pesto and olive tapenade and the beets in tempura - both were fabulous! All of our entrees were terrific - the veal meat loaf, jumbo shrimp and salmon were great. Good selection of craft beers and wines....Our waiter was Douglas and he was attentive and made good recommendations...All in all a great night out!"
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "I love the food and atmosphere at this place and came once a week for the four weeks I was on Anna Maria Island. Their pizzas are delish and love getting various small plates or a smaller size option of the mahimahi or salmon with that sinful corn custard.Bruschetta was a fabulous way to start a meal with a bottle of Alexander Valley Cab. Shrimpscargot was a decadent and raved about starter another time. Service was professional and efficient for three of our four visits. Our last night we experienced a server with an attitude that made a decided difference in our otherwise wonderful last night celebration. All I can say is don't go to Eat Here for a leisurely dinner."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "It was a real treat to find terrific food and resort atmosphere at a reasonable price."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "The food was excellent fair pricing delicious unique dinner ideas we had the grandma not your grandma's pot roast it was delicious and the servers were also very good and the food came out hot which was always a plus"
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "Have now been here three times. We make sure we get there every time we visit Anna Maria (which, sorry to say, is only once a year). Lobster and shrimp tacos are fabulous. Their specials are great. Always good service and always good food."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "Just love the salmon with the horseradish sauce served with the corn pudding."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "My girlfriends and I have eaten in your restaurant several times. Each time the food has been excellent, I love the idea of the hot plates, there is nothing worse than having to have your food warmed up in the microwave. We will keep coming back!!!!!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "As usual, Eat Here did not disappoint. From the tomato soup to the Lite Nite Out Mahi Mahi to the fish tacks, the meal was superb. We are locals and we eat here often; we are never unhappy with our experience."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Hard to find restaurants on Anna Maria that we actually want to go back to, especially those with higher prices. But Eat Here was very good with a couple of exceptions. Loved the appetizer Bruschetta and the Lobster and Shrimp Tacos. The tacos had plenty of fresh shrimp and lobster and not a lot of sauces which made them especially good. The meatloaf was good but very burned on the bottom. My vegetarian daughter got the Serendipitous Salad, which was a mass of greens with very, little of anything else. Had a little corn, one strawberry cut-up and a little parmesan cheese. Wouldn't recommend that, unless you like basically lettuce. Otherwise, a fun place and everything else looked good. Make a reservation as we did."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Eat Here is perfect for "date night" or celebrations. We had three generations gathered in honor of our son's new job and the menu had something for every taste and appetite. We all thought it was delicious!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "First time for me to eat at this restaurant and I enjoyed it immensely. We sat at the community table and enjoyed the people we sat with. It was fun to see what everyone ordered and what they thought of it. I had the grilled trout and my date had the salmon. Both were very tasty. The sides were wonderful also. We will definitely go back."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "For years I've been a great fan of Sean Murphy's Beach Bistro and now that I'm retired I intend to spend winter time down here. Hopefully Sean will remember this Irishman who also has a son his sons age called ....Sean! We found eat here quite by accident and it's vintage Murphy. Call it beginner for Bistro. Filet Mignon and Grouper cake was delicious. My wife and mother-in-law loved their fish dishes. My wife described the Portobello as possibly the best thing she had ever eaten and my Beets Tempura was eclectic. First but far from our last visit. Finally I needed a glass of ice cubes for Moms Chardonnay! After three asks I went in as they were run off their feet. End of story-my own second glass of wine was on the house. Way to go staff!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We got right in with our online reservation. The staff was nice and helpful. Food was presented beautifully. A good dining experience, we will defiantly return."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Love the variety from small plates and appetizers or full dinners. Interesting combinations."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "I was very pleased with our meal ...I expected nothing less than fresh flavorful well prepared food from Sean Murphy's and his kitchen was spot on."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Eat Here is a nice restaurant with consistently good food on Anna Maria Island. Outside tables are available for evenings with nice weather."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "It was a special occasion in my life and Eat Here lived up to everything."
    Dined on 1/6/2014
  • "This was our first visit. If it wasn't for reading about their awards, would not have eaten there as it is in an odd location with an unappealing name. But glad we did. Interesting menu, good food, good service. My only complaint was the portions were a little small for the price but with excellent flavor."
    Dined on 1/6/2014
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