Category: Look Who Came To Dinner!

We were so happy to have the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America at our Landside location on August 26! This event had us reminiscing on Dive into Reading this past June, when elementary aged students and volunteers mentors joined us for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.  Last week, we had about 15 kids, along with around 12 volunteers and staff join us in the morning for a special breakfast with reading time. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is an invaluable asset for the youth in our community and we are so happy they came to visit us for breakfast!

We’re ALL about family at the Oyster Bars —  whether it’s our crew (related by blood….or sweat) or the guests, both make this place so special. We’re always dedicated to bringing great value in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. So, when our friends, the Mackay’s, came to visit us during their annual family reunion we were happy to see them. The Mackay’s hail from across the country from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Colorado and California — and join together each year to visit the Manatee County area. The Mackay crew arrived at our Cortez location sporting custom shirts that said, “It’s

It’s that time of the year where our northern “snowbird” friends come back down south to visit this beautiful slice of paradise. We love our northern friends, and what better way to show some appreciation than with some award-winning food and drinks? Although it’s been a chillier season, we wanted to give them a warm welcome back. So, we threw a “Welcome Back Snowbirds” cocktail party at AMOB on the Pier for our next door neighbors, The Pines Trailer Park. A fun time was shared by The Pines residents while they enjoyed fresh food and cocktails while overlooking the gorgeous

I’ll take “Places I Wish I Was” for $500, Alex. These folks cruised on by the Historic Bridge Street Pier on Bradenton Beach, FL on their tiki bar boat… and we were instantly jealous. Happy Labor Day Weekend, folks!

We were so pleased to host a group of children from Palmetto Elementary School on Friday, April 28, 2017. The students who attended were the top 3 “donations collectors” for our Walk-a-Thon and the Top Class by percentage. We had 2 additional treats to our lunch: John and Amanda from the AMOB gave each student a book congratulating them on their PAW PRIDE!   The students eagerly started reading the books the minute they were in their hands. Also, Manatee County School District Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene was having a business lunch at the AMOB, and stopped by to congratulate