Father’s Day is a week away. You have your gift for dad, but you want to do something a little extra to honor your father. Dad certainly will not turn down a delicious dinner. This Father’s Day, enjoy celebrating dad with the whole family when you dine at Anna Maria Oyster Bar for dinner.
Fantastic Location
With a fine delicacy like oysters, you know that you, your dad, and the rest of the family are in for a real treat. You may not realize, however, that your view at Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier will be just as spectacular. The oyster bar is on the stunning island of Anna Maria. Anna Maria Island faces the stunning Intracoastal Waterway.
The restaurant is located on Historic Bridge Street Pier. The restaurant on the island may be a smaller version of the other Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations, but this in no way lessens your experience. In fact, the pier location is where it all began for the Anna Maria Oyster Bar 25 years ago. You and your dad can drive to the Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier or arrive to the oyster bar via boat after a long day on the water this Father’s Day.
Incredible Eats
You and your dad may come to the restaurant hungry on Father’s Day. You all will leave, however, completely satisfied. The oyster bar offers succulent starters, mouthwatering entrees, fantastic soups and salads, and of course fresh oysters.
Starters
For starters, you may want to begin with the fresh Tuna Sashimi. Maybe you will want to order the Smoked Fish Dip for the whole table. For starters that offer a little kick, you cannot go wrong with an order of the Conch Fritters that are complemented with a homemade remoulade or the Kaboom Shrimp.
For appetizers that can be treated as a meal in themselves, you may want to order the Mussels Provencal or the Tuna Stack. The Mussels Provencal are mussels that have been sauteed in a delicate, savory broth and comes with garlic toast. The Tuna Stack is a poke bowl filled with yellowfin tuna, a spicy wasabi slaw, creamy guacamole, and zesty key lime ponzu.
Entrées
If you are ready to move on to the main course, the entrees at Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier do not disappoint. There is traditional Fish & Chips or the Gulf Grouper Sandwich. You can order salmon or grouper your own way. The restaurant serves sea scallops, lobster, and shrimp a variety of ways.
If you need a break from the taste of the sea, then there are other tasty options for you. There are juicy burgers made with Angus beef. Poultry lovers will enjoy the chicken breast or chicken sandwich. The oyster bar even has baby back ribs on the menu. Each entrée comes with two sides. Sides include, cheese grits, coleslaw, French fries, and more.
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Oysters
Of course, if you come to an oyster bar, then you need to order at least half a dozen of these luscious offerings from the sea. Anna Maria Oyster Bar serves oysters a number of ways. You can order them raw, steamed, or fried. For a little flavor and spice, you may want to order the Grandma Georgie’s Chipotle. Other savory, warm oyster options include the Garlic Parmesan or the Oyster Rockefeller.
This Father’s Day, treat your dad to a wonderful meal on the water when you dine at Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier in Bradenton, Florida.
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