The original restaurant was built in 1947.
Less than two weeks earlier, Hurricane Helene dealt a hefty blow to many of these same communities.
For one Anna Maria Island landmark, the one-two punch of these storms was too much.
Credit:Courtesy George Kruse for Manatee County Commission
The entrance was boarded up, but the double-decker restaurant and bar remained.
Hurricane Milton, however, destroyed it entirely.
For more than 75 years, the restaurant has welcomed locals and visitors alike to its unique dock location.
Credit:Courtesy George Kruse for Manatee County Commission
The second-story restaurant served breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with seafood featuring heavily on all menus.
The downstairs bar poured up cold beer and wine.
This isn’t the first time the restaurant has suffered such devastation.
Credit: Photo: Peter Unger
In 2013, a fire in the restaurant caused significant damage.
The City Hall was spared from damage.
Afundraiserto rebuild Rod & Reel Pier has already been launched by Lemke.
