Who We Are
Beyond the restaurants, AMOB is committed to showing up for the people and places that have supported us for more than 31 years. Some of the ways we do that is through our Non-Profit, Shuckin’ Good Cause, oyster recycling and conservation, working alongside other non-profits and community partners, and hosting neighborhood events.
Giving back is who we are.
At AMOB, hospitality means more than customer service. Hospitality means caring and making room for everyone at the table as we serve Florida sunshine to everyone we meet.
So, let’s raise a glass, and celebrate life’s simple pleasures.
Everyone’s invited!
meet our captains
In 1995, John Horne opened Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Anna Maria Island City Pier.
For more than 30 years, John and Amanda Horne have provided the freshest food at a great value in a family-friendly atmosphere, earning numerous Small Business of the Year and People’s Choice awards along the way. Eleni Sokos joined the AMOB team in 2017 and grew from social media into sales and marketing across the company, earning the Hornes’ trust to help carry the AMOB legacy forward. Today she serves as Executive Vice President of Oysters Rock Hospitality, a role she jokingly calls “Chief Executive Oyster-in-Training.”
John, Amanda, and Eleni are all very passionate about education and helping their community, as shown in their commitment to AMOB’s four Pillars of Philanthropy.
There are many more awards, and ways, this team and their Anna Maria Oyster Bar crew have contributed to our communities. They are always open-hearted and willing to help, from a gift certificate to a full-blown progressive dinner, catering, or, as has been known to happen… a wedding at their home!
There is life outside the restaurant as well… John and Amanda enjoy traveling anywhere, but usually, there’s a cooking class with wine along the way. Eleni’s much the same, an avid traveler herself (ask her about walking Spain’s Camino de Santiago) who loves cooking for friends and family with a good soundtrack playing.
For John Horne’s full bio, please click here.
For Amanda Horne’s full bio, please click here.
For Eleni Sokos’s full bio, please click here.
Shuckin' Good Causes
At the heart of all we do at Anna Maria Oyster Bar is our community. Through our Non-Profit Shuckin’ Good Cause and the spirit of hospitality we serve our neighbors through our Four Pillars of Philanthropy: Education, Family, Heroes, and Quality of Life.
The missions served by each of these pillars are all something near and dear to our hearts. We strive to support each and every one of them as best and frequently as we can.
education
Supporting second chance organizations and literacy programs like Dive Into Reading to help children and families thrive.
affiliations
Partnering with organizations that share our commitment to strengthening our region.
heroes
Honoring and supporting those who selflessly serve our communities and our country.
quality of life
Investing in initiatives that improve the wellbeing of our neighbors and environment.
AFFILIATED PARTNERs
Partner WITH US
Anna Maria Oyster Bar is proud to strategically support local charitable organizations, schools, and other businesses in the communities we serve.
The spirit of hospitality is brought to life through our “Four Pillars of Philanthropy:” Education, Family, Heroes, and Quality of Life. The missions served by each of these pilalrs are all something near and dear to our hearts.
If your school or organization is interested in partnering with Anna Maria Oyster Bar or receiving a donation, please submit a request no later than 30 days prior to your event.
