On the Gulf-front sands at 200 Gulf Drive North, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant earns its reputation as one of Anna Maria Island’s most coveted sunset dining destinations. The restaurant faces due west over the Gulf of Mexico, producing nightly skies of orange, magenta, and purple that guests can watch with their toes literally in the sand or from the massive climate-controlled outdoor deck. The menu centers on locally sourced Florida seafood (Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi and stuffed grouper are the standout dishes) with freshly baked Luau Bread to start and impeccable cocktails throughout. Valet parking, a gift shop, and one of the largest Gulf-front patios on the entire Florida west coast make this the full-package Anna Maria Island experience.
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