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The Gulf Drive Café was established in 1981 and has been a staple on Anna Maria Island for locals and tourists ever since. The property sits on 2 acres of waterfront on the Gulf of Mexico and has many offerings for guests to enjoy. It includes delicious meals, impeccable service, cold cocktails, and live entertainment.
Casual indoor-outdoor eatery providing breakfasts & Florida seafood on the beachfront.
Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Monday (Labor Day) | 7 AM–9 PM Hours might differ |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 900 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Phone: (941) 778-1919
Menu
Order and Reservations
Reservations: toasttab.com
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Reviews
IRONMAN27
We ate here on our first night in a week long trip to Anna Maria Island and sadly we have to say this was the least favorite of all the places we ate at. The food is about $10 overpriced on about every item they have. Guess you are paying for the beachfront property and view. The food wasn’t bad, it just didn’t meet the value of the prices. They ran out of a few items but they subbed them out as best they could. We had a big party and didn’t have to wait long to be seated which was a good thing. I would eat here if you are looking for a last min place to eat and a place to catch a great sunset while you eat. I had the grouper sandwich and it was an extremely thin piece of fish. Son had the fish tacos and we also got kids chicken fingers. If you enjoyed this review please be sure to click the like button. Thank you!
… moreElieen Emblidge
I remember visiting this beach many years ago with my grandparents. I love the fact that you can eat with your feet and the sand. But watch out for the seagulls, you cannot walk away from your food, they will get your food! Make a reservation about 45 minutes before sunset. It is amazing!!
… moreChristy Gill
High prices. The kids meals were the normal boring selection like $8-10 for grilled cheese? $20+ for a salad? No thanks. The walk out to the beach is great but the patio in the setting sun in July was stifling because they have this ugly plastic covering on the fence that doesn’t allow air flow. We sweated our way through dinner. They could use fans. The only great part was the view.
… moreBrian McCain
We love this place so much we make it a point to walk down the beach to get breakfast whenever we’re on the island. When we started coming here it was just a little cafe with a covered outdoor area, and now it’s a big restaurant with a tiki hut and a large beachfront patio. But the service has only improved in that time and the food is just as great as ever. And the view can’t be beat. It might be my favorite breakfast place on Earth.
… morealduy tor
Love the location, plenty of parking ( you have to cross the road) and sandy entrance to the beah. Prices are the same as many other joints around. Service, Gavin and another young man were courteous and dilligent. Food was okay, my party recomended their dishes with certainty. However, I was not plenty satisfied with my salad. I found some faults and abundance of greens. Like 70% pf my dish was just greens. Photos before and after. In general nice ambiance and will come back for grouper fried bites and humus.
… moreMystique
Visited this establishment about 7pm was greeted cordially and decided to be seated at the bar. Ordered some drinks at first Coors Light and a double Tito’s on the rocks with some appetizers which were Calamari and Mozzarella sticks. The drinks were served and the appetizers did take a little bit but it was understandable since the kitchen was a little backed up. Both appetizers were okay could’ve been better. Decided to stay a little while and order a different drink one of their frozen drinks which was the Miami Vice which was a mixture of strawberry daiquiri/Pina colada and a blue mixture, I did not like it taste wise visually it was nice but the taste was like a 7Eleven Slushy. The bar service wasn’t great at the beginning our server Destiny was not very attentive or suggestive. Ordered food after a while a Turkey Club Sandwich and a Classic Burger. My Turkey Club with fries was pretty good and the Burger was good those dishes came out pretty quick can’t complain about that. Above all I have to give JORDAN our bartender afterwards Props she was AWESOME, great Customer Service she actually made the night worth it. Very Attentive and Communicative her service was Too Notch!!! She actually saved the night! To those looking to visit this restaurant don’t expect much but if you do sit at the bar and check if Jordan is working you won’t regret it.
… moreCoastal Key Realty
Well, I have waited a bit to leave a review for this place because I have been torn about my feelings when I first experience golf Drive café I was in love with the environment the atmosphere, the beach the straw roof it took me away. In time as a local, I learned that the locals have a problem with some issues about this place for one the owner. Some of his actions have not been seen well to the community as well as the health inspections. That being said, I have seen a change recently and thought I would give it a try again with some family, this time I was pleasantly surprised there was no one in the parking lot yelling at me instead, there were appropriate signs I had a grouper tacos and I thought they were excellent. The drinks are a little light on the alcohol not my choice of a place to drink, but definitely come here for a snack and a really nice atmosphere. I wish they would start having a lot of good music here this would be a great place for it if the owner chooses to read this at some point or the manager, the area needs a Reggae night under the pavilion would be wonderful. There was a ton of people that would come out for that if it was well advertised.
… moreBilly Maslin
The food was decent. Unfortunately, the service was not. First, the server completely forgot two of our beverages. Then, they brought out 3 of the 5 orders in a reasonable amount of time. 15-20 minutes later, the last two orders had not come out. I had to flag the waiter down since he very skillfully waited on the table next to ours while avoiding all eye contact with us. 5 minutes longer (or more) the last two finally came out. Mind you, these two orders were caprese sandwiches. So, again, lettuce on a piece of toast took 25-30 minutes LONGER to prepare and serve than three hot meals.
… moreAmy Jones-Broker
I am giving this establishment a four star because I’m torn between three and five if it were about the owner and the food it would be a three if it were about the atmosphere, and the views it would be at five. I was pleasantly surprised to see appropriate signs in the parking lot instead of somebody yelling at you. In addition, I notice an upgrade on the food and service since the last time I was here. My significant other will not go to this place with me however, family came in town and I thought I would give it another try. I had a grouper tacos they were wonderful. The drinks are a little light on alcohol, but the atmosphere the view is amazing. This would be a great establishment under the pavilion to have a weekly reggae night which our area really needs the beach house attempted to do it on Friday nights, but they didn’t advertise it well, but there was a huge group of reggae lovers that would be all for this.
… moreKeith Doom
Awesome beach side restaurant with great food and great service. Perfect location. Beautiful views of the gulf! A must see!!!
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