Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton
Opened in 2003 near I-75 and US-301, this location grew into one of the restaurant group's busiest, battling the group's Landside restaurant for the top spot. It has indoor seating plus a waterfront outdoor patio, a full bar, and a semi-private room for private events — and the operating company is literally named 'No R's in Ellenton,' after the old tale about avoiding oysters in R-less months.
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The chain's self-declared best-selling Fish & Chips, the half-pound Gulf Grouper Sandwich, and "Oysters Rock" baked with creamed spinach and bacon.
The patio here is pet-friendly and sits over natural Florida water, per the location's own listing — a setup most of the group's inland spots don't have.
A roomy Gulf-seafood house off I-75 in Ellenton, patio tables looking over the water and leashes tied to chair legs. Unhurried and local, built for a slow lunch rather than a quick bite.
Food: The Fish & Chips ($$) — flaky fried North Atlantic pollock the menu calls its all-time best seller; check the live menu for today's price.
Drink: The House Margarita ($) — cheapest during the daily 3–6pm happy hour, alongside discounted raw oysters.
Ask about the Danish Baby Back Ribs — the general manager's pick, not what you'd expect at a seafood spot.
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