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Sandbar Restaurant

100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216
941 778-0444
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Ranked #8 of 17 restaurants in Anna Maria
Price range: $7 - $25
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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Tampa, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I wanted to review the Sandbar again, as they have remodeled since our last visit. In our past visits we have always chosen to sit outside, as the indoor seating was smoky and dark. However, the inside renovation is clean, bright and modern, with floor to ceiling window views-no reason to sit outside when the inside is so pleasant! The... More

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Grand Lake, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

What can I say except we sat at a table in the sand, watched the sunset and dined on fresh-caught shrimp, fresh Gulf snapper and fresh grouper. Jessica was a fabulous waitress who really listened to us, let us take our time, and came through with wonderful suggestions. This is a very good restaurant which knows how to handle large... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

There is nothing better than eating with your toes wiggling in the whitest of white sand! Amazing prawns and scallops in mushroomy sauce. SUPERB homemade malty bread. Inexpensive. Highly recommend!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Just had a wonderful dinner at the sandbar restaurant on Anna Maria Island and was ir good. We both had fresh catch grouper and it was to die for! Would recommend for a casual dinner experience

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Chicago, Illinois
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Perfect setting on the beach. You can sit outside or in, we prefer out. The view is stunning on the Gulf of Mexico. We had Grouper sandwiches and they were cooked perfectly! Pricey, but....Just delicious! The beer was ice cold, the service was very great. Sorry we hadn't tried this place sooner!

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The Sandbar Restaurant on Anna Maria Island has a lot going for it. It is actually right on the beach with a beautiful beach - gulf view. You can hear the waves splash and watch the beach goings on. While we have rated the food with three stars it is more like a 3 1/2 but that was not available.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

This is our favorite place to come for lunch. The patio and the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico just adds to its charm. Very good food and service. Have been coming for years every time we visit the Sarasota area. Highly recommend.

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Anna Maria, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

When I have visitors, I bring them here. The service is excellent and the food is good. I love their shrimp and grits. For me though, the view is the big attraction. The sunsets are spectacular.

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Anna Maria Island, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My husband and I went there for dinner when we first arrived on AMI. I had the Grouper sandwich and my husband had the crab salad. I made the mistake of ordering a bloody ceasar for a cocktail and it had to be the worst drink I ever consumed. Tasted like watered down tomato juice. A real disappointment. The meal... More

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JoeRogers, General Manager at Sandbar Restaurant, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Ann, I want to apologize for your recent dining experience at the Sandbar Restaurant. There is no excuse for poor food or drinks. Your business is very important to me, and I'd love the opportunity to earn it back. I have emailed you privately to get more details from your visit. Thanks for taking the time to review us and... More

South Wales, uk.
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

My wife and I had an early dinner at the Sandbar yesterday, sat on the deck. The location is fantastic, overlooking the beach, but I'm afraid both meals were very average. I had grouper which was ok, the fries were luke warm and didn't look fresh. My wife's meal was the same, just ok. Better places to eat on the... More

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