Anna Maria Island Scores Honors As Top Travel Destination in U.S.

Author Roxanne Wilder

March 1st, 2020 3:42 PM

Trip Advisor put out a list of the “top trending” travel destinations for 2020. It’s a look at getaways across the U.S. And guess what local beach made the list?

Anna Maria Island ranked third on TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Trending Destinations in the U.S.”

Trip Advisor pointed out on their website: The quaint feel of Anna Maria Island makes it the perfect place to eat grouper sandwiches and kayak with dolphins…a cozy paradise with an Old Florida vibe.

Key Largo earned the top spot on the list. Rounding out the top five: Moab, Utah, Santa Barbara, California and Brooklyn, New York also made the top five.

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I do love Anna Maria beaches AND they have great restaurants. Speaking of great places to eat…How about Clearwater Beach? Rich Fields did a great review of a place to get a steak on Clearwater Beach.

Take a look below at a few photos he took on a recent visit….

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  Welcome to Blnkers.

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  Lovely hostesses outside the front door to greet you.

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  A must see place!
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  The view north along Mandalay Avenue.

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  A beautiful bar inside with plenty of televisions.

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  So many delicious meals to choose from.
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  A beautifully installed fire-wall for a cozy feeling anytime of the year.

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  8 oz filet, sliced , with onion straws (Christine's favorite).

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  The back dinning room. Very cozy and warm.
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  Beautiful outdoor seating along Mandalay Ave.

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  Grouper Picatta w/angel hair pasta w/ tomatoes, basil and a light cream sauce.

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  It's a great Atsmosphere
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  Table-side service out front.

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  Huge wedge salad with blue cheese crumbles and lots of real bacon. That's mine!

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  The view looking southward along Mandalay Avenue
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  Deep fried "LOBSTER"... with pan fried corn and real crispy bacon bits. OMG! Soooo good!

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  Manager James is friendly and always eager to please.

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  Check out this Fred Flinstone sized pork chop!
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  Cozy booths and the fire-wall.

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  Large ribeye steaks, with or without bone.

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  Attentive staff with wine-service.
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  This is called "The Fuller"... ribeye steak, shrimps, scallops, loaded baked potato. YUM!

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  I love etched glass.

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  Blinkers history and awards wall.
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  Scallop Picatta with huge scallops.

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  Check out the menu for yourself.

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  Fresh hand cut fried potatoes (Christine's favorite, with their warm garlic butter).
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  It's a very relaxed atmosphere.

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  Your choice of 6, 8 or 12 oz filets. So tender.

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  Big Buffalo statue from Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
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  The deserts are fantastic. I like the key lime pie.

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  The view of Mandalay Avenue.

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  All kinds of unique lighting and artwork.
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  Reservations always suggested... but a pop-in can sometimes pay off with a spot too.

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  A long shot from in front of the bar early in the evening.

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  A busy staff always ready.
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  Your name here.

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  People enjoying the games on the big-screen at the bar.

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  Blinkers front entrance along Mandalay Ave..
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  If and when you have left-overs (and you will) Blinkers always sends them home with you in a reusable cloth to-go bag. That's class.

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