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Thanksgiving at AMOB Landside

November 1, 2024

Join Us for Thanksgiving at AMOB Let us take care of the cooking…and you can enjoy the holiday This Thanksgiving, AMOB is opening its doors for the very first time to celebrate with our community. It’s been a challenging year, and as we rebuild and look forward, we want to create a space where you can relax, reconnect, and let us handle the hard work. Bring your loved ones and make new memories with a cozy, chef-prepared Thanksgiving meal—because we could all use a little extra warmth and togetherness this year. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu of holiday classics with

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Bayou to the Bay Menu

June 17, 2024

Celebrate the flavors of the Gulf Coast this summer at Anna Maria Oyster Bar! Dive into our “Bayou to the Bay” Seasonal Menu, available starting Tuesday, June 18th. From our mouthwatering “Nibbles” like lightly fried Crawfish Tails and fan-favorite Gator Bites to our hearty, savory Jambalaya bursting with Gulf Coast flavors, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy a classic Southern Po’ Boy with your choice of crispy seafood, or sip on one of our “Louisiana Libations” like the decadent Bananas Foster Martini or the wild Swamp Thing ‘Rita. Don’t forget to save room for a sweet treat from our “Sugar Shack,”

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar: A Seafood Evolution

May 28, 2024

Anna Maria Island has long been a treasure trove of hidden culinary gems, and Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) is one of its crown jewels. John and Amanda Horne opened the first AMOB back in 1995 at the historic Anna Maria City Pier. Islander and mainlanders alike fell in love with their fresh and fun take on local seafood and over the course of nearly three decades the Hornes have gone on to open a handful of AMOB locations throughout the Bradenton-Sarasota area. In May, the Hornes and their Oysters Rock Hospitality group opened the sixth AMOB location, this one

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PACE Winner

May 5, 2023

To the luckiest duck of all,   Congratulations on winning the Anna Maria Oyster Bar raffle prize for the Lucky Ducky Race for Pace Manatee!  As a winner, you are entitled to a weekly dinner for two, courtesy of Oysters Rock Hospitality Please find below the terms and conditions of the prize: The prize is valid for one weekly dinner for two people at any of our Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurants. The prize is not valid at Café L’Europe. The prize value is: Up to $50 per week Gratuity is not included in the weekly dinner. Please be considerate

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Thank You for a Great 2022!

January 23, 2023

What a memorable year 2022 was…in so many ways, wonderful and exciting….and in so many ways, challenging…and I know many of you can relate. We’re all learning how to re-assess our expectations of how things should go vs. the reality we live in, which looks a little different from how it did ten, or even three years ago!  For example, I expected our construction timelines to run about six to eight months…but it turns out that eighteen months is more realistic 🥴 Here’s a picture of the Executive Team (not pictured, our COO Chris Frawley) at the new UTC location

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John Horne Named FRLA Chair | Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

November 21, 2022

Earlier this month at the Hospitality Stars of the Industry gala event, surrounded by our executive team and general managers, I officially became the Chair of the Board of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. It’s truly an honor to have the opportunity to represent and advocate for the hospitality industry in this way. Read more about why the FRLA is so important to me and the initiatives at the top of my to-do list. 

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Hurricane Ian Efforts

Hurricane Ian Relief

October 14, 2022

As we all well know, the Bradenton area dodged a bullet named Hurricane Ian.  The hours leading up to the storm were some of the most stressful that I’ve experienced in quite some time, and as we learned…with good reason. We hope that all of you sustained minimal damage to your property and that your loved ones are all safe. As restaurateurs, we consider it our duty to serve as “second responders,” and we take this very seriously. As soon as it’s safe to do so, our teams work hard to provide you with a safe, comfortable, happy place to

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Gary’s Irish Goodbye

September 14, 2022

Wishing all the best to Managing Partner Gary Harkness on his retirement. On Thursday, September 15, 2022, AMOB Landside will host a proper farewell party for Founding Father, Gary Harkness.   If you can’t make it – or missed it – check out the LIVE feed from the event below! 

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Announces Expansion Plans

June 28, 2022

The beloved local seafood institution will soon open its next location in The Square at UTC  Bradenton, FL – The rumors are true: the Anna Maria Oyster Bars are expanding! Oysters Rock Hospitality announced today it plans to open the flagship brand’s fifth Bradenton area location at 5405 University Pkwy, Unit 110. CEO John Horne shared, “We’re beyond excited for the opportunity to bring our unique brand of “Five Star Fun” to East County residents for the first time!  What our longtime Anna Maria Oyster Bar fans love about us is the awesome experience, amazing people and hospitality, fantastic food

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