Restaurant #38 is on Casey Key in Osprey

This restaurant is a friendly and beautiful place to eat at.

Casey Key Fishhouse

801 Blackburn Point RdOsprey, FL

(941) 966-1901

www.caseykeyfishhouse.com/

This spot is a favorite for locals and visitors alike! There are so many birds and dolphins that can be seen here off the docks. Lots of boaters come for lunch or dinner with plenty of dock room available.

The Tiki Bar attracts many people for drinks and sunsets. The open air and simple beauty make for awesome viewing and a fun, relaxing time.

Happy Hour: none

Hours: Daily 11:30am-9pm




(Next: Pattigeorge's on Longboat Key)

Restaurant #37 - on the beach in Bradenton Beach

This is one of the few establishments that is actually right on the beach.

Gulf Drive Cafe

900 Gulf Drive North 
Bradenton Beach, FL.
(941) 778-1919
www.gulfdrivetiki.com


Gulf Drive Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the few places one can reach by a walk on the beach! (Bring your shoes as they are required.) 



The tiki huts provide a tropical shelter and 
music! Anywhere one sits there are views of the gulf.


There is a lovely painted mural of birds and water on the patio for an added beachy feel. As an added bonus, dolphins can be seen regularly!

Happy Hour: Daily In Tiki hut: 11am-6pm
Hours: Daily 7am-9:30pm




(Next: Casey Key Fishhouse in Osprey)

Restaurant #36 - on Lido Key in Sarasota

On City Island in Sarasota, one can arrive by boat and relax after visiting the Mote Aquarium.

The Old Salty Dog
1601 Ken Thompson Pkway,

Sarasota, FL.

(941) 388-4311

www.theoldsaltydog.com

Located on the Ken Thompson Pkwy across from the Mote Aquarium, The Old Salty Dog is very relaxing and exudes a comfortable old Florida feeling. 



There are lovely views of Sarasota Bay. Their famous Salty Dog is recognized as the best hot dog in America.  The menu is a mix of British pub and Florida keys. Serves lunch and dinner.

Happy Hour: M-F 3:30pm-6pm
bar only
Hours: M-Th 11am-9:30pm, F-Sa
11am-10pm, Su 11am-9:30pm

(Next: Gulf Drive Cafe & Kokonut Tiki in Bradenton Beach)

Restaurant #35 - In Bradenton

This venue is located on the Braden River and is very unique!

Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground

7205 85th Street Court East
Bradenton, FL.
(941) 755-2757
www.lingerlodgeresort.com

Snakes make the letter!

This is one of the most unusual restaurants to go to and well worth the experience. It was once rated as one of the top 5 weirdest restaurants in the country. 

Truly a lodge setting. What you can see onthe walls of this restaurant is nothing short of amazing. The "menu" is hilarious with titles such as “smidgen of pigeon” or “shake and bake snake”. Mostly serving "normal food", they do serve gator, snake bites and even frog legs, though!   


It is on the beautiful Braden River with natural, rustic surroundings. A very active full service camping facility is part of the grounds.

Happy Hour: T-F 11:3 5pm
Hours: T-Th,Su 11:30am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-10pm (or closing)



(Next: The Old Salty Dog on Lido Key in Sarasota)

Restaurant #34 - in downtown Sarasota

This is a comfortable place right on the bay in Sarasota.

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

5 Bayfront Drive Sarasota, FL
(941) 953-7505

www.olearystikibar.com

It is a very relaxing experience to hangout with the locals and visitors at O’Leary’s and enjoy conversation, live entertainment, and wonderful views of the bay. There is a simple laid-back Florida Key ambience. Self-service ordering except at the bar. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Happy Hour: none

Hours: Su-Th 8am-10pm, F-Sa 8am-11pm

(Next: Linger Lodge in Bradenton)

Restaurant #33 - on Anna Maria Island

This restaurant has the best breezes and views on Anna Maria Island.

City Pier Restaurant

100 South Bay Boulevard

Anna Maria, FL

(941) 779-1667

www.pierjewelry.com

At the end of one of the fishing piers on Anna Maria Island is a wonderful old Florida restaurant. There are fisherman old and young and so much activity to watch on the water and on the pier.

One can listen to good music and, of course, have great food and drink. The entertainment is always pleasant to listen to while a wonderful breeze is blowing through as one sits and eats and enjoys all the action. There is also a small gift area to browse.

Happy Hour: none

Hours: Su-Th 11am-9pm, F-Sa

11am-10pm

(Next: O'leary's Tiki Bar & Grill in Sarasota)

Restaurant #32 - on Longboat Key

This restaurant is at the Boathouse Marina on Longboat Key

The Dry Dock

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr Longboat Key, FL(941) 383-0102

www.drydockwaterfrontgrill.com


A great place to enjoy indoor or outdoor dining with a panoramic view of Sarasota Bay. The real treat is the view of yachts and all boats and activity and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. One can sit back and watch the birds and even be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful rainbow! 

A unique feature is a dumbwaiter that brings food and dishes up and down. They serve lunch and dinner in their upstairs dining room or dockside patio.

Arrive by boat and tie off at the docks.

Happy Hour: Daily 4:30pm-6pm

Hours: M-Sa 11am-9pm, Su 5pm-9pm

(Next: City Pier Restaurant in Anna Maria)