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Gulf Drive Cafe

900 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-3346
941-778-1919
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Cuisines: American, Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Bremen, Germany
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
155 helpful votes 155 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We came for Sunday breakfast. This was a bad idea. We waited for 40 minutes even so there were empty tables. The server came promptly and took a coffee order but returned with cold and stark coffee. A few observations as we waited for our food: The staff looks dirty and unkempt, not clean or crisp. The tables were not... More

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Daisy1339
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

There are two entrances to this place. One leads you to the tike bar area. There you will stand, mill about, wonder aimlessly looking for someone to tell you what you're supposed to do to get served. The other entrance leads you into the restaurant (not!) and there you will find a hand written wipe board sign telling you to,... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Went to the Gulf Drive Cafe for 3 meals while in Anna Maria Island and all were fantastic! From breakfast to dinner, it was delish!!

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Sarasota, Florida
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We are local people, and we have used this place for years, but not anymore! Just some basic.. 15 min to get seated... ok for a popular place 75 min for food... Not acceptable Food was cold... Not acceptable Food was blend - defrosted meat staying ing the fridge too long. We complained and the dish was just removed. No... More

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Groton, Connecticut
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3 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We go to anna maria. Every year and have always loved the gulf drive cafe,they have expanded it,without adding help.we waited 45 minutes just for coffee, the other people at my table had finished their drinks while our coffee was brewing,they act like you Are bothering them. We thought it was just a bad day tried for lunch the next... More

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Longboat Key, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
142 helpful votes 142 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Stopped here for Mother's Day breakfast. It was terrible. We waited 50 minutes to be seated, then when we finally got seated and ordered, it took forever for the food to arrive. Finally, hubby got what looked like two rock hard golf balls on a muffin with raw Canadian bacon and some mystery sauce on top. I got a cold... More

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See 5 more reviews by Paula K for Bradenton Beach
Bradenton Beach, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We have been coming to Bradenton Beach for more than twenty years. We always would go to the Cafe for breakfast. They have now expanded with cool looking tiki huts. But the Cafe has completely lost it's appeal. Poor service. We saw our waitress only twice. Had to flag down other waitresses to get anything. They got the order wrong.... More

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Galesburg, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We chose this restaurant for breakfast after another traveler said they had waited an hour to dine here and gave up ... so we thought it must be good! We went before 9am on Sunday and beat the crowd - our table was a step from the sand on their deck - it was a wonderful experience we'd highly recommend!

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CA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I Love grouper and eat it endlessly when I travel to FL. Take it from me, it's very dry and tasteless here. I was greeted very nicely upon arrival but then attempting to order was another matter...everything took forever and I had a lot of time, but, at some point, it'sisppointing. I will say, it's a great view of the... More

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Broomfield, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We love the Gulf Drive Cafe and yes they might be a little slow with service but the waiters and staff were great. We stayed for 3 weeks in Anna Maria and went to the Kokonut Hut every day. It is so beautiful there and we loved being laid back and seeing the sunset everynight. If you want more then... More

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