Editorial picks · Local favorites
Restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bars, parks, and hidden gems across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and beyond.
200 places in the guide
Top-rated spots from our editorial rankings.
SOFRA After Dark at SOFRA Kitchen Bar & Bistro turns Bradenton into an evening scene with launch-party energy, cocktails, and fire-performer flair. Premium Italian food is the anchor.
Quirky Village of the Arts record shop in Bradenton with a well-stocked vinyl/cassette/CD selection and punk/garage-rock focus. Friendly, knowledgeable, great prices.
Downtown Bradenton’s Manatee Performing Arts Center delivers professional, intimate performances with excellent acoustics, comfortable seating, and consistently praised staff.
Upscale Tuscan steakhouse in downtown Bradenton led by Chef Fabio Viviani, known for handmade pasta, aged steaks, crafted drinks, and exceptional service.
Pier 22 is a historic downtown Bradenton waterfront restaurant on the Manatee River, with indoor dining and a patio right on the water. Expect fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and sushi, plus daily happy hour and versatile event/private dining spaces.
Downtown Bradenton’s wing-and-burger stop known for jumbo, made-to-order wings, big sauces, and laid-back Old Main Street vibes. Fast service and strong value.
Italian/Sicilian Ortygia Supper Club in Bradenton’s arts district. Intimate, chef-driven, weekly changing menu with standout wine dinners and private events.
Sage Biscuit Café is a Bradenton breakfast/brunch favorite with homemade sage biscuits, skillets, and lots of veg-forward options. Friendly, fast service and big portions.
Chef-driven neighborhood American steakhouse with standout lobster lasagna, cedar plank salmon, and comfort desserts. High-rated, lively spot in Bradenton with indoor/outdoor seating.
Coquina Beach Cafe is a beachfront cafe/bar with fish tacos, burgers, frozen treats, and sunset patio dining steps from the sand. Big views, generous portions.
Chateau 13 is an upscale, French/European-leaning wine bar in downtown Bradenton—cozy, intimate, and service-forward with an excellent wine list and standout entrées.
Dockside seafood and a full bar on North Longboat Key, with bay views, patio dining, and standout grouper tacos and hogfish.
Long-running French-American steakhouse in Bradenton (since 2006) with USDA Prime beef, local seafood, and polished service. Visitors love the steaks and relaxing, intimate vibe.
Slicker’s Eatery is a lively Cortez waterfront spot with creative craft cocktails, diverse American/seafood dishes, and outdoor seating. Popular with diners for flavor and friendly service.
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier is a pier-side seafood spot with Gulf/Intracoastal water views, outdoor seating, and reliable favorites like oysters and fish tacos—plus happy hour.
Rocco’s Italian Kitchen in Bradenton pairs Northeast U.S.-coast Italian classics with generous family-style portions, a welcoming room, and a patio—plus cocktails and desserts.
