Sarasota area waterfront restaurants after Hurricane Helene: Open, closed, or damaged?
Hurricane Helene caused major damage to many of the best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including one of our region’s oldest dining destinations.
We’ve begun compiling a list of these restaurants located on or near the water, with information gathered largely from their social media, noting whether they are open, closed, or damaged from the storm or subsequent floodwaters.
You’ll find updates from restaurants in coastal communities and islands such as Siesta Key, Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle, Osprey, Nokomis, and Venice.
The restaurants are presented in alphabetical order. If you’re an owner or manager of a waterfront restaurant in South Sarasota or Charlotte County and have additional information, please email us at [email protected].
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar
various locations, facebook.com/annamariaoysterbar
“We’re happy to share that all AMOB locations are open and ready to serve you, with the exception of AMOB on the Pier which is temporarily paused for repairs. Rest assured, we’re working hard to reopen the Pier as soon as possible!
For those still without power, our restaurants offer a safe spot to enjoy a meal, gather with loved ones, and even charge your phones.
As a thank you for their dedication, all local first responders will receive 40% off at Anna Maria Oyster Bar. We deeply appreciate your service to our community.
Stay tuned for updates at oystersrock.net/helene. We look forward to welcoming you soon!”
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach; 941-779-2222; facebook.com/thebeachhouseami
“Last night brought challenges we never hoped to face. Our thoughts are with the families and businesses across Anna Maria Island as we all navigate this tough time together.
We’ll be closed until further notice, but we truly appreciate your patience and the outpouring of support during this time. Thank you for standing by us.”
Bridge Tender Inn
135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach; 941-778-4849; Facebook
“The Bridge Tender Inn will be closed until further notice.”
Café L’Europe
Hurricane Helene caused major flooding at iconic Sarasota restaurant Café L’Europe, which is at 431 St Armands Circle.
431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota; 941-388-4415; cafeleurope.net
“Dear Café L’Europe Family, We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and that any damage to your property was minimal.
Unfortunately, Café L’Europe and St. Armands Circle experienced damage from Hurricane Helene. As a result, Café L’Europe’s operations will be paused until further notice while we make the necessary repairs. We are working diligently to restore our space, and we will keep you updated with more information on our reopening timeline as soon as we have it. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back to Café L’Europe soon. Please stay safe, and we will update you with any further developments. Visit oystersrock.net/helene for updates.”
Cha Cha Coconuts
417 St Armands Circle, Sarasota; 941-388-3300; chacha-coconuts.com
“Out of concern for our staff and guests in the wake of Hurricane Helene, here is an update on the 1905 Family Of Restaurants: Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota and Cha Cha Coconuts next door are closed temporarily.”
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Clayton’s Siesta Grille
1256 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota; 941-349-2800; facebook.com/claytonssiestagrilleandcatering
“As many of you probably already know, Hurricane Helene left devastating storm surge across Siesta Key. The island was underwater several feet. The restaurant will be closed until further notice. We are in the process of assessing damage and coordinating the response. We’re going to need all the help and prayers we can get. There’s not going to be a lot of time for following social media if you’re available and you are able just show up. We love you all. We hope to restore the dream as soon as possible.”
Columbia Restaurant
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota; 941-388-3987; columbiarestaurant.com
“Out of concern for our staff and guests in the wake of Hurricane Helene, here is an update on the 1905 Family Of Restaurants: Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota and Cha Cha Coconuts next door are closed temporarily.”
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Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice; 941-484-9551; facebook.com/crowsnestveniceflorida
“Due to unfortunate circumstances, we will be temporarily closed for cleanup purposes. Kindly follow our social media accounts for the latest information on our reopening timeline. We wish everyone’s well-being and await your return!”
Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice; 941-218-6418; facebook.com/docksidewaterfrontgrill
“We regret to inform you that Dockside Waterfront Grill will be closed until further notice due to damage from the recent storm. Your safety is our top priority, and we are working diligently to assess the situation and make the necessary repairs.
Please keep an eye on our social media pages for updates on our reopening. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time, and we look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible.”
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key; 941-383-0102; facebook.com/drydockwaterfrontgrill
“Service is paused today, Friday, September 27. We are hoping to reopen Saturday, September 28. Stay safe!”
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub
760 Broadway St., Longboat Key; 941-383-2391; facebook.com/marvistalbk
“Devastation hit hard last night, and our hearts go out to every family and business affected on Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island. We’re all in this together.
For now, we’ll be closing until further notice, but we can’t thank you enough for your understanding and all the kind messages we’ve received. Your support is everything to us during this time.”
Old Salty Dog
1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota (also has Siesta Key and Venice Island locations); 941-388-4311; facebook.com/theoldsaltydog
“Well, unfortunately we were not as lucky this go around. We sustained quite a bit of damage to the restaurant. With the waters still yet to recede in areas, we have not been able to get out there and truly assess our damages. Until we can do that, we will be closed. Our other two locations sustained minimal damage and will be operational as soon as the power is restored to them! Thank you for your support and don’t worry, you can’t keep this old dog down for long! We’ll be there as soon as we can and getting it back together better than ever!”
Pop’s Sunset Grill
112 Circuit Road, Nokomis; 941-488-3177; facebook.com/popssunsetgrill
“Yes! Pop’s will open at 11 a.m. for lunch today! Gratefully, our damage was minimal and we’ve been working hard this morning to provide you a place to unwind, relax and have a delicious meal! Stay safe out there and prayers to our neighbors and friends that they recover quickly!”
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria; 941-778-0444; facebook.com/thesandbarami
“Our hearts are heavy today as our worst fears became a reality last night. To all the families and businesses on Anna Maria Island, our thoughts are with you.
We will remain closed until further notice, and we deeply appreciate your kind words and understanding during this difficult time. Your support means the world to us.”
Sharky’s on the Pier
1600 Harbor Drive S., Venice; 941-488-1456; facebook.com/sharkysonthepier
“We are currently closed today (9/27) post-Hurricane Helene and are working hard to reopen as soon as possible. Fins is open today and you are able to park safely. The storm surge Venice experienced was very intense — hoping our locals stayed safe. We will keep you posted on reopening.”
Shipwrecked Bar & Grill
576 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey; 941-445-4146; facebook.com/shipwreckedosprey
“We weathered the storm! Shipwrecked Bar & Grill is open today, and we’re ready to serve you! To show our gratitude to those helping our community, we’re offering 50% off to all first responders in uniform today. Thank you for all you do!”
Siesta Beach Eats
948 Beach Road, Siesta Key; facebook.com/siestabeacheats
“Siesta Key was hit hard with the storm surge due to Hurricane Helene. Much of the island is under water, so we will be closed today, 9/27. Please stay off the Key until it is safe to drive. Stay safe out there!”
Snook Haven
5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice; 941-485-7221; facebook.com/snookhavenrestaurant
“We will be closed today (9/27) post-Hurricane Helene. Thankfully the restaurant is OK despite the water levels of the Myakka. We will keep you posted on reopening soon. Hope our locals are all safe!”
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave. W., Cortez, Fla.; 941-794-1243, starfishcompany.com
“Starfish Company will be closed today, we sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene,” reads a Facebook post from 7:21 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Contacted by phone, owner Karen Bell said via text around noon Friday: “I have no cell service. I think the towers are down. We have a lot of damage. Entire village (of Cortez) is flooded … Place is wreck, one of my boats is on the seawall.”
Swordfish Grill
4628 119th St. W., Cortez; 941-798-2035; facebook.com/swordfishgrillandtiki
“Our hearts are heavy as we take in the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene on our beloved Cortez and Anna Maria Island. The storm surge was devastating, and many in our community have lost their homes and everything in them. Our thoughts, prayers, and good vibes are with everyone affected by this unimaginable destruction. There is no power and little to no cell service in Cortez.
We are incredibly fortunate that Swordfish Grill is still standing with only minor damage. However, as we begin the process of assessing the full impact, we ask for your patience as we gather a reopening plan.
This community is strong, and we will rebuild together. Please stay safe, and we will be in touch soon with more updates.”
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina, located in Cortez on the Intracoastal Waterway, posted this photo to Facebook at 10:07 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, about 12 hours before the worst damage from Hurricane Helene likely occurred.
12507 Cortez Road W., Bradenton; 941-567-6206; tidetablescortez.com
“Thank you to everyone checking in on us! We have a long way to go but we are hanging in there!!”
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria; 941-778-1515; facebook.com/waterfrontrestaurantami
“Still standing! Hoping everyone is OK and all business can bounce back, in it together! Stay tuned while we assess the situation. Thank you all for reaching out and concerns we truly appreciate it!”
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Open, closed or damaged? Waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton
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