Guidebook for Bradenton

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Guidebook for Bradenton

Food Scene

fantastic gyros and Greek food, with Italian classic family recipes also as a twist! The desserts are fantastic! also has a drive thru if you want something quick to enjoy at home
7 recommandé par les habitants
Olympic Cafe
6408 Manatee Ave W
7 recommandé par les habitants
fantastic gyros and Greek food, with Italian classic family recipes also as a twist! The desserts are fantastic! also has a drive thru if you want something quick to enjoy at home
awesome outdoor bar on the water, best fish tacos around! fresh seafood and good BBQ, it's a deadly combination
98 recommandé par les habitants
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd W
98 recommandé par les habitants
awesome outdoor bar on the water, best fish tacos around! fresh seafood and good BBQ, it's a deadly combination
Great atmosphere in an old Florida cottage and outdoor patio area. Only open for dinner, nice upscale place for a date night. Great bar out back with live music on the weekends!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge St
59 recommandé par les habitants
Great atmosphere in an old Florida cottage and outdoor patio area. Only open for dinner, nice upscale place for a date night. Great bar out back with live music on the weekends!
Open air bar right on the corner of bridge street! Also has great food and lots of TV's for watching sports. Live music every weekend
38 recommandé par les habitants
Island Time Bar and Grill
111 Gulf Drive South
38 recommandé par les habitants
Open air bar right on the corner of bridge street! Also has great food and lots of TV's for watching sports. Live music every weekend
absolute must have for breakfast!
111 recommandé par les habitants
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore Dr
111 recommandé par les habitants
absolute must have for breakfast!
"best burgers in the world!" - cash only, no fries available, just good food and cheap beer!
30 recommandé par les habitants
Duffy's Tavern, Bar, and Grill
5808 Marina Dr
30 recommandé par les habitants
"best burgers in the world!" - cash only, no fries available, just good food and cheap beer!
awesome sunset restaurant on the beach, guess the time of the sunset right for a free bottle of champagne! they've also added a wonderful Sunday brunch
168 recommandé par les habitants
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Ave
168 recommandé par les habitants
awesome sunset restaurant on the beach, guess the time of the sunset right for a free bottle of champagne! they've also added a wonderful Sunday brunch
hidden gem for REAL German cuisine and bier imported from Deutschland! Lovely husband and wife own and operate when they're not back in the homeland.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus
3246 E Bay Dr
9 recommandé par les habitants
hidden gem for REAL German cuisine and bier imported from Deutschland! Lovely husband and wife own and operate when they're not back in the homeland.
fresh seafood and live music right on the docks in the old Cortez Fishing Village! awesome pina coladas at the bar
33 recommandé par les habitants
Cortez Kitchen
4528 119th St W
33 recommandé par les habitants
fresh seafood and live music right on the docks in the old Cortez Fishing Village! awesome pina coladas at the bar
awesome food with an outdoor bar right on the water! Packers bar on Sundays, try the chicken livers if you're feeling Southern!
51 recommandé par les habitants
The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar
135 Bridge St
51 recommandé par les habitants
awesome food with an outdoor bar right on the water! Packers bar on Sundays, try the chicken livers if you're feeling Southern!
amazing fresh seafood right off the boat! the heart of the Cortez Fishing Village - they have the market inside and eatery out back on the water, cash only!
102 recommandé par les habitants
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave W
102 recommandé par les habitants
amazing fresh seafood right off the boat! the heart of the Cortez Fishing Village - they have the market inside and eatery out back on the water, cash only!
family-owned local taco spot, this was the 2nd location to the one on Pine Ave on the island.. all natural ingredients and great toppings - their carnitas pork is the top seller!
56 recommandé par les habitants
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine Ave
56 recommandé par les habitants
family-owned local taco spot, this was the 2nd location to the one on Pine Ave on the island.. all natural ingredients and great toppings - their carnitas pork is the top seller!
nick-nack store with lots of furniture and decor - the cafe in the back has great coffee and pastries!
48 recommandé par les habitants
Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf Drive
48 recommandé par les habitants
nick-nack store with lots of furniture and decor - the cafe in the back has great coffee and pastries!
pick your own donut and toppings! fantastic donuts and great coffee too for a reasonable price
66 recommandé par les habitants
The Donut Experiment
210 Pine Ave
66 recommandé par les habitants
pick your own donut and toppings! fantastic donuts and great coffee too for a reasonable price

Drinks & Nightlife

"Five Star Dive Bar!" - live bands and great food, the chefs have gourmet culinary background so don't let the appearance fool you, the food is fantastic! Tuesday night is the Clam Jam.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Cortez Clam Factory
10104 Cortez Rd W
22 recommandé par les habitants
"Five Star Dive Bar!" - live bands and great food, the chefs have gourmet culinary background so don't let the appearance fool you, the food is fantastic! Tuesday night is the Clam Jam.
Sweet beer garden with corn hole, bocchi ball, food trucks, movie nights and live music.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St W
80 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet beer garden with corn hole, bocchi ball, food trucks, movie nights and live music.
Great bar owned by locals, younger vibe with pool and darts in the back.
19 recommandé par les habitants
The Lost Kangaroo Pub
406 12th St W
19 recommandé par les habitants
Great bar owned by locals, younger vibe with pool and darts in the back.
They have the restaurant side which I've never actually sat in, we always end up here for $4 "make-your-own" bloody mary's with all the toppings you can think of! Great brunch food and sandwiches also!
61 recommandé par les habitants
O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St W
61 recommandé par les habitants
They have the restaurant side which I've never actually sat in, we always end up here for $4 "make-your-own" bloody mary's with all the toppings you can think of! Great brunch food and sandwiches also!
THE BEST late night bar for live music and cheap drinks! $1 jello-shots all day every day, they just added on a sweet little outdoor bar with TV's as well for daytime watering hole stops
Drift-In
120 Bridge St
THE BEST late night bar for live music and cheap drinks! $1 jello-shots all day every day, they just added on a sweet little outdoor bar with TV's as well for daytime watering hole stops
good beer, right by the Pirates stadium for spring training, hang out on the lawn out front before a game!
21 recommandé par les habitants
Darwin Brewing and Taproom
803 17th Avenue West
21 recommandé par les habitants
good beer, right by the Pirates stadium for spring training, hang out on the lawn out front before a game!

Parks & Nature

Great place to take a morning walk and see some Florida history, they also offer kayak tours on the river! https://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm (actual address is 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy)
105 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Mémorial National DeSoto
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy
105 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to take a morning walk and see some Florida history, they also offer kayak tours on the river! https://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm (actual address is 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy)
Great nature preserve with a walking trail that is over a 3mile loop if you make the whole trek and connects the waterways from the river all the way to Palma Sola bay. Another place for kayak and paddle board rentals http://www.robinsonpreserve.com/
193 recommandé par les habitants
Réserve Robinson
1704 99th St NW
193 recommandé par les habitants
Great nature preserve with a walking trail that is over a 3mile loop if you make the whole trek and connects the waterways from the river all the way to Palma Sola bay. Another place for kayak and paddle board rentals http://www.robinsonpreserve.com/

Arts & Culture

Aquarium with Snooty the Manatee, Planetarium, and Museum of the Gulf Coast's natural history. http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/
131 recommandé par les habitants
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W
131 recommandé par les habitants
Aquarium with Snooty the Manatee, Planetarium, and Museum of the Gulf Coast's natural history. http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/

Essentials

18 recommandé par les habitants
Winn-Dixie
1010 53rd Ave E
18 recommandé par les habitants
20 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Beachway Plaza
7310 Manatee Ave W
20 recommandé par les habitants
30 recommandé par les habitants
Walmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd W
30 recommandé par les habitants

Shopping

My mom's favorite beachy shop of all time..
9 recommandé par les habitants
Sand Dollar Gift Shop
5302 Marina Dr
9 recommandé par les habitants
My mom's favorite beachy shop of all time..
awesome high end quality fishing and outdoors store, from apparel to gear to accessories and everything in between.. they also setup fishing charters with local captains.
AMI Outfitters Coastal Gear & Men's Apparel
401 Pine Ave
awesome high end quality fishing and outdoors store, from apparel to gear to accessories and everything in between.. they also setup fishing charters with local captains.

Entertainment & Activities

the beach! just finished the renovation and jetty construction so it's a great wide white sandy beach, near bridge street - get there early to park close
118 recommandé par les habitants
Bradenton Beach
118 recommandé par les habitants
the beach! just finished the renovation and jetty construction so it's a great wide white sandy beach, near bridge street - get there early to park close
Holmes Beach public lot, has lifeguards, volleyball courts, and restaurant right on the beach. Go in the morning on Sunday for all you can eat pancakes!
74 recommandé par les habitants
Holmes Beach
74 recommandé par les habitants
Holmes Beach public lot, has lifeguards, volleyball courts, and restaurant right on the beach. Go in the morning on Sunday for all you can eat pancakes!