Beach Bistro

We had the most amazing experience, and it was just that, an amazing experience from the time we walked in! James, the GM, was so friendly and seated us on the beach with a glass of champagne. Our waiter, Matt, was very friendly, informative, and attentive. Oscar made the most delicious smoked old fashion and even did a tasting of cognac for me. And the food, what can we say, EVERYTHING was divine, prepared to precision, and perfect from prelude to the end. We loved our experience so much that we made reservations for the rest of the week. Thank you again, Beach Bistro! Once again, we had an amazing time! We sat at the bar and had another phenomenal experience! Thank you, Joey, for your recommendations and the most delicious pineapple and espresso martinis!!

Staff was friendly, but personally I felt like everything was a bit over explained. In addition to that, we got stuck in a booth which took away from the experience as every course we had to gather our own plates and pass them to the server. While normally I have no issue with this whatsoever, in a fine dining environment it’s awkward. For a 40 year old restaurant, this shouldn’t be anything surprising. In order to really delight your customers over a tasting menu, you have to maintain a level of surprise and consistency throughout the entire experience. While the starting courses were very strong - I felt very let down by course 4. Just a protein with a sauce, cabbage salad, and a strange stacked cheesy sweet potato. Maybe just not for me. The strawberries and biscuits for dessert also didn’t deliver for me as the warm and flaky biscuit was soggy by the cream on the plate.

We had the pleasure of dining at Beach Bistro on our honeymoon on Anna Maria Island. We absolutely loved Beach Bistro and easy was our favorite dinner of the whole trip. The selection at each course had options to fit every taste bud. The portions were larger than expected leaving us very full after our dinner. The service and atmosphere were far beyond expectations, leaving us with an amazing memory we will cherish forever. We were sat on a table outside on the beach which was beautiful for the evening sunset! We will definitely be back soon! Thank you to the staff for celebrating with us!!

We enjoyed every bite of food. Drinks were great. I enjoyed the "new fashioned " smoked. My husband tried the Pirate Punch. This was worth the price. Sat on the beach. We had a beautiful view of the sunset. It was chilly out, and the restaurant provided all of us with throw blankets, a very nice touch, and attention to detail. Service was a little chopped up, and it seemed like they should have had more than one person handling the number of tables they had on the beach. That said, Matt was lovely and was hustling to do his best to keep everyone attended to.

We've been frequenting Beach Bistro for about 5 years, both for regular outings and special occasions. When we're exhausted from the daily grind and seeking a culinary adventure, this is where we head. What draws us here? Firstly, the valet parking - never worrying about where to park the car; courteous attendants take care of parking and have the car ready at the entrance once the meal concludes. Next, the standout bar experience: homemade infusions and well-curated food pairings. I can't tell if they select the snacks to complement the drinks or vice versa! The attention to the wine list is commendable; it's always worth inviting the sommelier to the table for recommendations, as hidden gems not on the menu await. My photos speak volumes about the colorful dishes, but if you're here, opt for the chef's full course for an absolutely unforgettable experience. Don't rush and savor what they've prepared to the fullest! Thank you, Beach Bistro! And see ya!

This restaurant is tucked away at the end of a short street right on the beach. You must make reservations or be very lucky. It almost seems like it's an old house that has been converted into a restaurant. Loads of charm, quirky little corners and dark paneling. The front huge window is everything as you're looking directly onto the sand in the gulf. If you are adventuresome, they have tables right on the sand for dinner. We went for an anniversary and they gave us the prime spot in the corner in front of the window. Staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. They serve only three course dinners with some options. Everything we had that night was absolutely delicious and worth the price. We will definitely be going back again next year for anniversary again.