The Blue Marlin Seafood restaurant is one of the most unique spots on Anna Maria Island. That’s because instead of having a traditional and specific menu from day to day, this menu is ever changing. Located at 121 Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, Blue Marlin is open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Since this [...]
Manatee County could be called a seafood lover’s paradise. The coastal communities of Cortez and Anna Maria Island offer tasty and thoughtfully prepared seafood dishes that make the most of Florida’s bounty, and there’s more to choose from further inland. Options range from homey to upscale and traditional to nuanced. And if you’ve got to [...]
Four reasons we love this fresh seafood hideaway on Bradenton Beach’s Bridge Street. 1 UNDER THE RADAR Even though this restaurant has been serving inspired Gulf Coast eats since its inception in 2011, we don’t hear enough buzz about this unassuming restaurant that’s becoming Anna Maria Island’s go-to spot for fresh seafood. Usually filled with out-of-town [...]
How to make the most of a beach vacation to Anna Maria Island. Step foot onto Florida's Anna Maria Island, and you may never book a return trip home. From hidden, white-sand beaches and crystal-blue water to Instagram-worthy sunsets and delicious seafood at waterfront restaurants, you can experience all the trappings of an exotic, tropical vacation without even having to leave the United States. [...]
A sustainable culinary haven on Bradenton Beach’s Bridge Street, Blue Marlin (121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach; 941-896-9737; bluemarlinami.com) is the pride of restaurateurs Adam and Marianne Ellis. Local Cortez fish is served daily, from gourmet grouper and cobia to hogfish and snapper. In addition to the fresh catches du jour is a savory selection of chowders, spreads and sides. [...]
