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Best Restaurants on Longboat Key Florida

Whether you want an Old Florida experience, fine dining, or anything in between, you are sure to find something to satisfy your tastebuds on Longboat Key. 

Longboat Key is an incredible barrier island, 12 miles long and one mile wide. You will not find shopping malls or chain retail stores in this tropical paradise, but you will find plenty of award-winning restaurants. 

The restaurants on Longboat Key are primarily casual, reflecting the resort-style atmosphere, yet for the romantic, there are several fine dining options famous for their ambiance. So whether you want breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the quaint island of Longboat Key has an eclectic mix of dining options for all. So, without further adieu, here are some of the best restaurants on Longboat Key, Florida.


Restaurants on the Water

Capture some of the most spectacular views while dining at any one of these Longboat Key restaurants on the water.

Chart House

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Set along the waterfront at the southern tip of Longboat Key, the Chart House offers outdoor and indoor dining along the beautiful Longboat Key coastline. The menu features juicy steaks, fresh seafood, and a wide array of wines. Inside, you will find tables dressed in fine linens. To capture some of the spectacular views, be sure to request window seating. Arrive before 6:00 p.m. to take advantage of the early bird specials. 

Guests often wonder if it is okay to wear shorts to the Chart House. You might consider long pants for evening dining, but shorts on a sunny Florida afternoon are acceptable.  


Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

This dock and dine location is situated at the southern end of Longboat Key, next to an actual working dry dock. The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill offers beautiful views of Sarasota Bay, where you can watch pelicans and dolphins frolicking in the bay while enjoying a casual lunch or dinner. 

The restaurant offers slips to dock your boat and two dining levels. If you desire inside window seating, reservations are recommended. For outdoor comfort, strategically placed fans are placed throughout the dock. The restaurant décor is a casual beach motif. The dress code is relaxed and informal. 

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant

760 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Offering 14 private docks, this is an excellent spot for boaters to dock and dine. Formerly an early 1900’s beach house, this historic structure provides a great ambiance, with an indoor pub-like atmosphere and outdoor seating on beautiful Sarasota Bay. In addition to outdoor fans, Palm and Banyan trees offer plenty of shade for outdoor dining. 

The menu consists of fresh ingredients from local farms, seafood from local waters, and meat from local pastures. The combination of food and views makes for a beautiful dining experience.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

1505 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Directions & Menu

If you are seeking quintessential coastal charm with ultra-casual outdoor seating overlooking the blue-green waters of Sarasota Bay, then you will want to visit New Pass Grill. When out on the water, this is the perfect spot to stop for some bait and food. Place your order at the window, then pick up your order when your name is called, find a picnic table, and enjoy.


Old Salty Dog

1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Directions & Menu

Known for their hot dog but offering various seafood menu options, Old Salty Dog provides indoor and outdoor tables with stunning views of Sarasota Bay. The rustic charm makes for an ultra-casual dining experience. This is one of few restaurants where pets are welcome in the outside seating areas.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options.  


Shore Longboat Key

800 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Shore Longboat Key offers beautiful modern architecture and is perfectly designed so each table captures breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay. Dock your boat or take advantage of the restaurant valet service. 

Enjoy creative menu options while watching boats and birds from leisurely open-air dining spaces. Reservations are recommended, but for those who visit without, there is plenty to do while waiting. Walk along the pier, grab a cocktail at one of two bars, or do a little shopping at the adjoining retail shop.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options.  


Viento Kitchen and Bar

4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Located on the second floor inside the Zota Beach resort and overlooking the pool and the gorge waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Viento Kitchen and Wine Bar offers a stylish ambiance with casual dining. 

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guest not staying at the Zota Resort are welcome. 


Seafood Restaurants

Life by the water calls for some seafood. Here are some of the best seafood restaurants on Longboat Key, FL.

Chart House

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Set along the waterfront at the southern tip of Longboat Key, the Chart House offers outdoor and indoor dining along the beautiful Longboat Key New Pass. The menu features seafood, juicy steaks, and an excellent selection of wines. Arrive before 6:00 p.m. to take advantage of the early bird specials. 

Guests often wonder if it is okay to wear shorts to the Chart House. You might consider long pants for evening dining, but shorts on a nice sunny Florida afternoon are acceptable.  

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

This dock and dine location is situated at the southern end of Longboat Key, next to an actual working dry dock. The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill offers beautiful views of Sarasota Bay, where you can watch pelicans and dolphins frolicking in the bay while enjoying a casual lunch or dinner. 

The restaurant offers slips to dock your boat and two dining levels. If you desire inside window seating, reservations are recommended. For outdoor comfort, strategically placed fans are placed throughout the dock. The restaurant décor is a casual beach motif. The dress code is relaxed and casual.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Lazy Lobster Longboat Key

5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

If you are looking for a nice lobster dinner, this is one of the best restaurants on Longboat Key to consider. Due to the popularity and size of the restaurant, reservations are highly recommended. True to their name, the café offers steamed Maine lobster amongst other seafood options. Indoor and outdoor terrace dining is available. Outdoor dining and hours vary with seasons. 

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Mar Vista

760 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Offering 14 private docks, this is an excellent spot for boaters to dock and dine. Formerly an early 1900’s beach house, this historic structure provides a great ambiance, with an indoor pub-like atmosphere and outdoor seating on beautiful Sarasota Bay. In addition to outdoor fans, Palm and Banyan trees offer plenty of shade for outdoor dining. 

The menu consists of fresh ingredients from local farms, seafood from local waters, and meat from local pastures. The combination of food and views makes for a beautiful dining experience.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

1505 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Directions & Menu

If you are seeking quintessential coastal charm with ultra-casual outdoor seating overlooking the blue-green waters of Sarasota Bay, then you will want to visit New Pass Grill. When out on the water, this is the perfect spot to stop for some bait and food. Place your order at the window, pick up your order when your name is called, then find a picnic table and enjoy.


Old Salty Dog

1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Directions & Menu

Known for their hot dog but offering various seafood menu options, Old Salty Dog provides indoor and outdoor tables with stunning views of Sarasota Bay. The rustic charm makes for an ultra-casual dining experience. This is one of few restaurants where pets are welcome in the outside seating areas.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options.  


Shore Longboat Key

800 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Shore Longboat Key offers beautiful modern architecture and is perfectly designed so each table captures breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay. Dock your boat or take advantage of the restaurant valet service. 

Enjoy creative menu options while watching boats and birds from leisurely open-air dining spaces. Reservations are recommended, but for those who visit without, there is plenty to do while waiting. Walk along the pier, grab a cocktail at one of two bars, or do a little shopping at the adjoining retail shop.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options, but some gluten-free options are available.


Pizza Restaurants

We can’t go without mentioning pizza establishments on our list of best restaurants on Longboat Key.

Bayou Tavern

6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Menu & Directions

In a small strip mall between Longboat Key and Coquina beach, Tucked away is the authentic Italian restaurant, Bayou Tavern. The menu features a nice list of authentic Italian dishes, including pizza. Seating both indoors and outdoors with views of the Bayou is available. 


Euphemia Haye

5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Sunday through Thursday only, Euphemia Haye’s offers a small selection of pizza options available on their curbside pickup menu. Pickup hours are from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 – 8:45 p.m. 


La Norman Italian Restaurant

5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, #104, Longboat Key, FL 

Menu & Directions

Their authentic Italian menu includes pizzeria items ranging from Margherita to Stromboli pizza, all handmade and hand-formed with local farm-to-table fresh ingredients. 


Solórzano’s Pizzeria 

5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Unit 4, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Solorzano’s is one of the best pizza establishments on Longboat Key. The pizza is homemade with fresh ingredients and a perfect crust with ingredients from local farms or Italy. 

The setting is laid-back, and the menu is reasonably priced.


Outdoor Restaurants

Some of the best restaurants on Longboat Key feature wonderful outdoor settings.

two women casual dining with a glass of wine

Chart House

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Set along the waterfront at the southern tip of Longboat Key, the Chart House offers outdoor and indoor dining along the beautiful Longboat Key New Pass. The menu features seafood, juicy steaks, and an excellent selection of wines. Arrive before 6:00 p.m. to take advantage of the early bird specials. 

Guests often wonder if it is okay to wear shorts to the Chart House. You might consider long pants for evening dining, but shorts on a nice sunny Florida afternoon are acceptable.  

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

This dock and dine location is situated at the southern end of Longboat Key, next to an actual working dry dock. The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill offers beautiful views of Sarasota Bay, where you can watch pelicans and dolphins frolicking in the bay while enjoying a casual lunch or dinner. 

The restaurant offers slips to dock your boat and two dining levels. If you desire inside window seating, reservations are recommended. For outdoor comfort, strategically placed fans are placed throughout the dock. The restaurant décor is a casual beach motif. The dress code is relaxed and casual.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Mar Vista

760 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Offering 14 private docks, this is an excellent spot for boaters to dock and dine. Formerly an early 1900’s beach house, this historic structure provides a great ambiance, with an indoor pub-like atmosphere and outdoor seating on beautiful Sarasota Bay. In addition to outdoor fans, Palm and Banyan trees offer plenty of shade for outdoor dining. 

The menu consists of fresh ingredients from local farms, seafood from local waters, and meat from local pastures. The combination of food and views makes for a beautiful dining experience.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

1505 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Directions & Menu

If you are seeking quintessential coastal charm with ultra-casual outdoor seating overlooking the blue-green waters of Sarasota Bay, then you will want to visit New Pass Grill. When out on the water, this is the perfect spot to stop for some bait and food. Place your order at the window, pick up your order when your name is called, then find a picnic table and enjoy.


Old Salty Dog

1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Directions & Menu

Known for their hot dog but offering various seafood menu options, Old Salty Dog provides indoor and outdoor tables with stunning views of Sarasota Bay. The rustic charm makes for an ultra-casual dining experience. This is one of few restaurants where pets are welcome in the outside seating areas.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options.  


Shore Longboat Key

800 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Shore Longboat Key offers beautiful modern architecture and is perfectly designed so each table captures breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay. Dock your boat or take advantage of the restaurant valet service. 

Enjoy creative menu options while watching boats and birds from leisurely open-air dining spaces. Reservations are recommended, but for those who visit without, there is plenty to do while waiting. Walk along the pier, grab a cocktail at one of two bars, or do a little shopping at the adjoining retail shop.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options, but some gluten-free options are available.


Viento Kitchen and Bar

4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Located on the second floor inside the Zota Beach resort and overlooking the pool and the gorge waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Viento Kitchen and Wine Bar offers a stylish ambiance with casual dining. 

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guest not staying at the Zota Resort are welcome. 


Whitney’s

6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Menu & Directions

A former gas station converted into a diner brings nostalgia to the north end of the key. The fun and laid-back atmosphere are indictive of life at the beach, which happens to be right across the way. Their menu features breakfast on the weekends, lunch and dinner items, indoor and outdoor seating with fans, umbrellas, and fire pits. The restaurant is dog-friendly. 


Resort Restaurants (Private Club)

Longboat Key Club members have the opportunity to enjoy private dining at two of the best restaurants on Longboat Key.

a tabe with pink table cloth and hands holding a glass of white wine

Portofino Ristorante & Bar 

Menu & Directions

Offering private dining for Longboat Key Club resort members. Enjoy marina views while dining Italian style. Portofino’s menu offers seafood, pizza, pasta, and more.


The Tavern and Whiskey Bar

Menu & Directions

Offering private dining for Longboat Key Club resort members.  The menu offers American-style cuisine with an American wine list.

Live Music Restaurants

Sit back, relax and enjoy the music at one of few live music restaurants on Longboat Key.

A gentleman's hands on the keys of a black piano

The Freckled Fin

5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL

Menu & Directions

Are you looking for a fun place to eat, drink, and dance? Although not located directly on Longboat Key, this Irish pub is worth mentioning. Outdoor seating is available. Hours extend beyond 9 p.m.


The Hay Loft

5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Menu & Directions

Located inside Euphemia Hay on the second story, this historic cottage offers a more laid-back informal space with live music, a smaller dining menu, desserts, and drinks. 


Whitney’s 

6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Menu & Directions

A repurposed service station converted into a diner brings a piece of nostalgia to the north end of Longboat Key. Enjoy food, retro décor, cozy outdoor seating with fans, umbrellas, and a fire pit. Live music is part of the draw, but there is no set schedule, so you will want to view their live music schedule here [LINK]. Whitney’s is one of few dog-friendly restaurants on the island. 


Italian Restaurants

Some of the best restaurants on Longboat Key serve the best Italian food.

an oval white plate with an arugula base, and tomato's topped with mozzarella and thin sliced roasted red peppers.

Bayou Tavern

6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

The Bayou Tavern is a tastefully decorated Italian restaurant located with a laid-back atmosphere. The pure Italian dishes range from lamb to pasta to egg dipped sauteed fish. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Bayou. 


La Norman Italian Restaurant

5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, #104, Longboat Key, FL 

Menu & Directions

Authentic Italian cuisine made with local farm-fresh ingredients or imported from Italy. The menu features meat, fish, pasta, pizza, and wine. Great food, great wine, and a great casual ambiance. Family-owned and managed.


Gluten-Free Restaurants

Chart House

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Set along the waterfront at the southern tip of Longboat Key, the Chart House offers outdoor and indoor dining along the beautiful Longboat Key New Pass. The menu features seafood, juicy steaks, and an excellent selection of wines. Arrive before 6:00 p.m. to take advantage of the early bird specials. 

Guests often wonder if it is okay to wear shorts to the Chart House. You might consider long pants for evening dining, but shorts on a nice sunny Florida afternoon are acceptable.  

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

This dock and dine location is situated at the southern end of Longboat Key, next to an actual working dry dock. The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill offers beautiful views of Sarasota Bay, where you can watch pelicans and dolphins frolicking in the bay while enjoying a casual lunch or dinner. 

The restaurant offers slips to dock your boat and two dining levels. If you desire inside window seating, reservations are recommended. For outdoor comfort, strategically placed fans are placed throughout the dock. The restaurant décor is a casual beach motif. The dress code is relaxed and casual.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Harry’s Continental Kitchens

525 St Judes Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Featuring an internationally inspired cuisine served in a beautiful outdoor garden terrace. In addition to breakfast, Harry’s offers lunch, dinner, and a gourmet deli and corner store. 


Lazy Lobster Longboat Key

5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions & Menu

Due to the popularity and size of the restaurant, reservations are highly recommended. True to their name, the café offers steamed Maine lobster amongst other seafood options. Indoor and outdoor terrace dining is available. Outdoor dining and hours vary with seasons.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Formal Dining

A fancy vegetable medley with red broth topped with white fish and arugula

Chart House

201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Set along the waterfront at the southern tip of Longboat Key, the Chart House offers outdoor and indoor dining along the beautiful Longboat Key coastline. The menu features steak, seafood, and a nice array of wines. Inside, you will find tables dressed in fine linens. To capture some of the spectacular views, be sure to request window seating. Arrive before 6:00 p.m. to take advantage of the early bird specials. 

Guests often wonder if it is okay to wear shorts to the Chart House. You might consider long pants for evening dining, but shorts on a nice sunny Florida afternoon are acceptable.  


Euphemia Haye

5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Set in a mid-key location, inside a historic cottage, is the charming Euphemia Haye. Discover a combination of contemporary and international cuisine, wine, and music. Although their menu is slightly on the higher side, even for Longboat Key, their world-renowned duck may be well worth the visit. The ambiance is romantic, the menu is a la carte, and the wine list is deep.  

After dinner, head upstairs to the more laid-back Hay Loft for dessert, dinner drinks, and live music. For a special occasion or enjoyable dining experience, this is the restaurant to visit. 

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Maison Blanche

2605 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Located inside the Four Winds Resort and offering healthy French cuisine, this fine dining experience is sure to please. The interior of the restaurant is a mix of modern and classic designs with an intimate feel. Unlike most Longboat Key restaurants, Maison Blanch does not offer water views, but the award-winning cuisine makes up for it.  

The dress code is upscale, with most people dressing business casual. Shorts and sandals are not recommended.


Coffee Shops

When featuring the best restaurants on Longboat Key, we can’t forget about our much needed coffee shops.

cup of coffee sitting on a wood table next to a laptop

The Thirsty Snail

5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 

Directions

Newly opened in June 2021, The Thirsty Snail is a hidden little gem offering bubble tea, coffee, and more. Be sure to grab a loyalty card on your next visit.


Turtle Coffee Bar

3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions

Located mid-key next to swim city, Turtle Coffee Bar offers coffee, tea, Cappuccino, Frappuccino, iced coffee, and more. You create the coffee, and Turtle Coffee Bar will make it the way you like it. 


Casual Restaurants

Where it’s acceptable to wear your shorts and flip flops.

Lazy Lobster Longboat Key

5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Due to the popularity and size of the restaurant, reservations are recommended. True to their name, the café offers steamed Maine lobster amongst other seafood options. Indoor and outdoor terrace dining is available. Outdoor dining and hours vary with seasons.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant

760 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Offering 14 private docks, this is a great spot for boaters to dock and dine. Formerly an early 1900’s beach house, this historic structure provides a great ambiance, with an indoor pub-like atmosphere and outdoor seating on beautiful Sarasota Bay. In addition to outdoor fans, Palm and Banyan trees offer plenty of shade for outdoor dining. 

The menu consists of fresh ingredients from local farms, seafood from local waters, and meat from local pastures. The combination of food and views makes for a wonderful dining experience.

Gluten-Free Options: Yes


New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

1505 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Menu & Directions

If you are seeking quintessential coastal charm with ultra-casual outdoor seating overlooking the blue-green waters of Sarasota Bay, then you will want to visit New Pass Grill. When out on the water, this is the perfect spot to stop for some bait and food. Place your order at the window, pick up your order when your name is called, then find a picnic table and enjoy.


Old Salty Dog

1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

Menu & Directions

Known for their hot dog but offering various seafood menu options, Old Salty Dog provides indoor and outdoor tables with stunning views of Sarasota Bay. The rustic charm makes for an ultra-casual dining experience. This is one of few restaurants where pets are welcome in the outside seating areas.

Gluten-Free Options: The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options.  


Shore Longboat Key

800 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

The Shore Longboat Key offers beautiful modern architecture and is perfectly designed so each table captures breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay. Dock your boat or take advantage of the restaurant valet service. 

Enjoy creative menu options while watching boats and birds from leisurely open-air dining spaces. Reservations are recommended, but for those who visit without, there is plenty to do while waiting. Walk along the pier, grab a cocktail at one of two bars, or do a little shopping at the adjoining retail shop.

Gluten-Free Options:  The menu does not indicate any gluten-free options.  


Turtle Coffee Bar

3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions

Located mid-key next to swim city, Turtle Coffee Bar offers coffee, tea, Cappuccino, Frappuccino, iced coffee, and more. You create the coffee, and Turtle Coffee Bar will make it the way you like it. 


Viento Kitchen and Bar

4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Located on the second floor inside the Zota Beach resort and overlooking the pool and the gorgeous turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Viento Kitchen and Wine Bar offers a stylish ambiance with casual dining. 

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guest not staying at the Zota Resort are welcome. 


Whitney’s

6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Menu & Directions

A former gas station converted into a diner brings nostalgia to the north end of the key. The fun and laid-back atmosphere are indictive of life at the beach, which happens to be right across the way. Their menu features breakfast on the weekends, lunch and dinner items, indoor and outdoor seating with fans, umbrellas, and fire pits. The restaurant is dog-friendly. 


Breakfast Restaurants

Get your day off to a good start at some of the best restaurants on Longboat Key.

stack of pancakes topped with strawberries

Blue Dolphin Café

5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr #101, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Opened for breakfast and lunch, this gourmet diner is known for its freshly prepared American cuisine and plentiful portions. Food choices range from breakfast to sandwiches and burgers: no glitter or sprinkles here, just good home-cooked food. 


Longbeach Café

6836 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key

Menu & Directions

Offering indoor and patio seating along Bishops Bayou, this small-town diner with superb home-cooked food serves breakfast until it closes in the afternoon. Canvas artwork from local artists is on display and for purchase. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the prices are reasonable. 


Harry’s Continental Kitchens

525 St Judes Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Featuring an internationally inspired breakfast cuisine served in a beautiful outdoor garden terrace. In addition to breakfast, Harry’s offers lunch, dinner, and a gourmet deli and corner store. 


Turtle Coffee Bar

3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL

Directions

Turtle Coffee Bar is a delightful little cafe on mid-Longboat Key that serves breakfast, brunch, smoothies, coffee, and tea. The interior boasts a colorful tropical atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is simple with a nice variety, and the coffee receives rave reviews. 


Viento Kitchen and Bar

4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Menu & Directions

Located inside the Zota Resort and open to the public, the Viento Kitchen and Bar offers breakfast with an ocean view. The menu consists of eggs, sandwiches, comfort foods, or some more healthy options to fuel your day. What a beautiful way to start your morning!


Whitney’s

6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Menu & Directions

A former gas station, converted into a diner, brings nostalgia to the north end of the key. The fun and laid-back atmosphere are indictive of life at the beach, which happens to be right across the way. Their menu features breakfast on the weekends, lunch and dinner items, indoor and outdoor seating with fans, umbrellas, and fire pits. The restaurant is dog-friendly.


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