Guidebook for Bradenton
Arts & Culture
Ringling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore RdVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailAsolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailMcCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdShopping
University Town Center
257 N Cattlemen RdHigh end shops and restaurants. It's a bit of a drive but worth it if you are looking for an iconic Sarasota experience
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirHigh end shops and restaurants. It's a bit of a drive but worth it if you are looking for an iconic Sarasota experience
Ellenton Outlet Mall station
Brand names cloths for less
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay DrALDI
4705 Cortez Rd WThe Fresh Market
6701 Manatee Ave WBlake Medical Center
2020 59th St W5 minutes from our home
Drinks & Nightlife
Mattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront BlvdGood food with live music.
The Lost Kangaroo Pub
406 12th St WBunny & Pirates Bazaar
12404 Cortez Rd WThe Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrPIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WRooftop Bar with stunning views of Sarasota
32 locals recommend
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm AveRooftop Bar with stunning views of Sarasota
Restaurants
A Casa Tua
8799 Cortez Rd WFor real italian lovers.
Eat Organico Ristorante Italiano
4832 Cortez Rd WThai Palace
4756 Cortez Rd WLittle Saigon Cafe
3211 Manatee Ave WStar Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WBest fish in town.
A must!!
Swordfish Grill
4628 119th St WCremesh European Restaurant
7232 Manatee Ave WDannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave WFirst Watch
7118 Cortez Rd WBreakfast and lunch dining only
Bonefish Grill
5062 4th St NSage Biscuit Cafe
6656 Cortez Rd WBreakfast and lunch only
Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Cortez
6696 Cortez Rd WPoppo's Taqueria
212C Pine AveOrganic little restaurant
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveThe Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NOcean Star
4444 Cortez Rd WSushi
Sam Oh Jung
5326 14th St WVery good Korean food.
Tiramisu Ristorante Italiano
5215 14th St WThe Donut Experiment
210 Pine AveBest donuts in town
An Anna Maria Island classic. You can eat outdoors or under the tiki.
50 locals recommend
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr NAn Anna Maria Island classic. You can eat outdoors or under the tiki.
Expensive and hard to get a reservation but I think it's the best dining experience in Manatee County. Attire and atmosphere are more formal than other beach restaurants.E
71 locals recommend
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrExpensive and hard to get a reservation but I think it's the best dining experience in Manatee County. Attire and atmosphere are more formal than other beach restaurants.E
Best Pies in town.
She also is the only little restaurant that has the best Maine Lobster rolls.
Mermaid Pies & Produce
10115 Cortez Rd WBest Pies in town.
She also is the only little restaurant that has the best Maine Lobster rolls.
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdGreat Seafood on the island
Birdrock Taco Shack
1213 13th Ave WBest Tacos ever!!
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St NVery Good Mexican food.
Siam Thai Bistro
5763 Manatee Ave WStone Bowl Pan Asian
5516 Manatee Ave WThe Farm House
902 Manatee Ave EGinny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
9807 Gulf DriveTide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WBlue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StMar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StRod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrOak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WBodega on Central
1180 Central AveEntertainment & Activities
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami Trailwith restaurant service
Sightseeing
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th Street NorthwestPopular Preserve for a peaceful walk
Latest extension of Robinson Preserve, Best for runners.
Trails with rubber mulch.
14 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve Expansion
10299 9th Ave NWLatest extension of Robinson Preserve, Best for runners.
Trails with rubber mulch.
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrBayfront Park Recreation Center
4052 Gulf of Mexico DrLewis Park
3120 1st Ave WDeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HighwayJoan M. Durante Community Park
5550 Gulf of Mexico DrLeffis Key Preserve
Gulf Drive South