Your internet ‘surfing’ has brought you to the Home of the World Famous Surfer Sandwich!
Anna’s Restaurant & Deli has been a Siesta Key/Sarasota tradition since 1971. We are the oldest eatery on Siesta Key and known for our huge ‘Famous Specialty Sandwiches’, Anna’s Famous Sauce, as well as for serving the highest quality meats, cheeses and daily fresh made salads. The uniqueness of our bread combined with our generous portions, add the Anna’s Famous Sauce, and you will understand why the local clientele as well as people from all over the world (literally) will attest that Anna’s consistently serves the BEST sandwiches! As our motto states, we are “Often Imitated, Never Duplicated”.
We have repeatedly received the ‘Reader’s Choice Award’ for Best Sandwich in the Herald Tribune; ‘Best of the Best’ in the sandwich category for the Surfer sandwich in SRQ Magazine and ‘Best Sandwich’ in Sarasota Magazine as voted on by our peers and guests.
Our signature Surfer sandwich consists of ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cucumber slices stacked high on our unique ‘canned bread’. We’re honored to say that it is frequently referred to as the ‘sandwich that made Siesta Key famous’!
THE HISTORY OF SIESTA KEY
Siesta Key was formed out of sands from the Appalachian Mountain. Before becoming a beloved tourist destination, it was a quiet island used primarily for fishing and farming. The Tocobaga and Calusa Native American tribes originally inhabited the area. European settlers arrived in 1846 when Captain Louis Roberts built his home on the island.
Today, Siesta Key maintains its charm and natural beauty, blending a strong sense of community with diverse attractions, shops, and dining options. Renowned for its award-winning beaches, the island invites visitors to enjoy its unique mix of tranquility, culture, and local flavors.