Guidebook for Bradenton
Food Scene
Luigi’s Grille
5348 34th St WLocally owned, great food! Beer and wine.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
3456 Clark RdGood breakfast/lunch fare.
Sports bar with food and drink. Ohio State University hangout for college games, Tampa Bay Buccaneers hangout for NFL games. Lots of TV's around the room for watching other teams and sports.
Evie’s Tavern & Grill on 53rd Street
Sports bar with food and drink. Ohio State University hangout for college games, Tampa Bay Buccaneers hangout for NFL games. Lots of TV's around the room for watching other teams and sports.
Home of potato-raised donuts. Something different than the national chains. Nice owners.
Bradenton Donut Shop
4616 14th St WHome of potato-raised donuts. Something different than the national chains. Nice owners.
Promotes authentic Italian food. Owners are from Italy. Not open for lunch.
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Tiramisu Ristorante Italiano
5215 14th St WPromotes authentic Italian food. Owners are from Italy. Not open for lunch.
Red Lobster
5711 14th St WJust pointing out that it's here - one of the national chains.
Medium-sized entrees, and nothing spectacular, but salmon prepared any kind of way you could imagine, happy hour, and nightly specials. Don't miss the coconut rum cake! This cake is totally worth the trip, so save room for dessert!
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
6906 14th St WMedium-sized entrees, and nothing spectacular, but salmon prepared any kind of way you could imagine, happy hour, and nightly specials. Don't miss the coconut rum cake! This cake is totally worth the trip, so save room for dessert!
Upscale steakhouse featured in Sarasota Restaurant Week. Has a bar and weekday happy hour pricing.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2001 Siesta DrUpscale steakhouse featured in Sarasota Restaurant Week. Has a bar and weekday happy hour pricing.
Primo! Ristorante
8076 N Tamiami TrailCannot recommend.
Mexican restaurant that has margarita-making down pat! Their food is pretty good; however, they use a little bit of cinnamon in the seasonings, and I don't care for it. My own personal opinion, though. Includes bar area and restaurant. No outdoor seating.
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Mr. Tequila Grill
491 Cortez Rd WMexican restaurant that has margarita-making down pat! Their food is pretty good; however, they use a little bit of cinnamon in the seasonings, and I don't care for it. My own personal opinion, though. Includes bar area and restaurant. No outdoor seating.
Hungry Howie's Pizza & Salad Bar
103 301 Blvd WPizza buffet restaurant.
Hooters
4908 14th St WNational chain featuring chicken wings, beer, wine, spirits. Sports on TV's all around.
This is a large Asian-themed Chinese & Japanese buffet, including sushi & a grilled-to-order meat station. Pretty good!
Grand Buffet
4848 14th St WThis is a large Asian-themed Chinese & Japanese buffet, including sushi & a grilled-to-order meat station. Pretty good!
Mediocre chain restaurant that boasts steaks. Bar area with happy hour and outside bar area for bar patrons.
Cody's Original Roadhouse- Bradenton
895 Cortez Rd WMediocre chain restaurant that boasts steaks. Bar area with happy hour and outside bar area for bar patrons.
Tyler's Homemade Ice Cream
11904 Cortez Rd WEntertainment & Activities
Entertainment & Activities
Take a 1-2 hour fused glass class here, then have your project fired and sent to you! Class schedule is on their website (you must call to reserve your spot). They sometimes have Groupon or Living Social deals. Highly recommended!!! Get your creativity on at this place! Make a glass bowl, sculpture, candlestick, mosaic, plate, or some other kind of artwork! Great for gift-giving or displaying at your home or office. www.sarasotaschoolofglass.com
Sarasota School of Glass
5704 Lawton DriveTake a 1-2 hour fused glass class here, then have your project fired and sent to you! Class schedule is on their website (you must call to reserve your spot). They sometimes have Groupon or Living Social deals. Highly recommended!!! Get your creativity on at this place! Make a glass bowl, sculpture, candlestick, mosaic, plate, or some other kind of artwork! Great for gift-giving or displaying at your home or office. www.sarasotaschoolofglass.com
Captain Rich Andretta runs a saltwater fishing charter, and you can get on board in Anna Maria Island for an entire day or half day of fishing. Prices and availability vary. Website: http://capt-rich.com/ for more information and booking, or
Phone: 813-503-6761
The Saltwater Hook Up - Tampa Bay Fishing Charters
4209 West San Luis StreetCaptain Rich Andretta runs a saltwater fishing charter, and you can get on board in Anna Maria Island for an entire day or half day of fishing. Prices and availability vary. Website: http://capt-rich.com/ for more information and booking, or
Phone: 813-503-6761
Fun place with a marina, tiki bar, restaurant, locker rooms, and swimming pool. Sometimes host events or live music. Sand volleyball court. Get a frozen drink and chill by the pool listening to tunes from the jukebox. Indoor bar and restaurant as well with entertainment stage.
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Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar
7150 N Tamiami TrailFun place with a marina, tiki bar, restaurant, locker rooms, and swimming pool. Sometimes host events or live music. Sand volleyball court. Get a frozen drink and chill by the pool listening to tunes from the jukebox. Indoor bar and restaurant as well with entertainment stage.
Little spot by the marina where you can have a bite, a drink, and watch the boats traffic in and out. Indoor seating or outdoor. They also have an upscale restaurant and bar upstairs indoors, and an indoor restaurant. Full bar in and outdoors. Live entertainment indoors and outdoors.
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaLittle spot by the marina where you can have a bite, a drink, and watch the boats traffic in and out. Indoor seating or outdoor. They also have an upscale restaurant and bar upstairs indoors, and an indoor restaurant. Full bar in and outdoors. Live entertainment indoors and outdoors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Typically has live music on weekend nights. Beer, wine, spirits. This is a SMOKING bar so if you don't like smoke, it's not recommended.
The Banana Factory
6916 14th St WTypically has live music on weekend nights. Beer, wine, spirits. This is a SMOKING bar so if you don't like smoke, it's not recommended.
Features live country music on weekends, and line dance lessons on Wednesday nights. This is a smoking venue. There is a cover charge for line dance lessons and usually on weekends.
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Joyland Country Music Night Club
8341 Lockwood Ridge RoadFeatures live country music on weekends, and line dance lessons on Wednesday nights. This is a smoking venue. There is a cover charge for line dance lessons and usually on weekends.
Arts & Culture
Ringling Museum station
Check out schedule online. Features many different acts and local theatre company actors. I personally have seen a live cabaret show there with dinner, which was fabulous.
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveCheck out schedule online. Features many different acts and local theatre company actors. I personally have seen a live cabaret show there with dinner, which was fabulous.
Concert and performance venue on Sarasota Bay. See national acts, comedy, Sarasota Orchestra, and shows like the band Boston, Dave Koz, Celtic Thunder, Ron White, Doo Wop Spectacular, So You Think You Can Dance TV show, etc. Buffet dinner for an extra charge (requires reservations) downstairs featured by Mattison's Grill.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailConcert and performance venue on Sarasota Bay. See national acts, comedy, Sarasota Orchestra, and shows like the band Boston, Dave Koz, Celtic Thunder, Ron White, Doo Wop Spectacular, So You Think You Can Dance TV show, etc. Buffet dinner for an extra charge (requires reservations) downstairs featured by Mattison's Grill.
Never been, but the locals tell me it's a great place to visit. I plan to go soon.
Hernando Desoto Historical Society
605 17th Avenue WestNever been, but the locals tell me it's a great place to visit. I plan to go soon.
Includes a planetarium and they feature different shows - check on their website to get the schedule and pricing. Exhibits are rotated but usually contain species indigenous to the area. Gift shop on premises.
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WIncludes a planetarium and they feature different shows - check on their website to get the schedule and pricing. Exhibits are rotated but usually contain species indigenous to the area. Gift shop on premises.
Shopping
Typical outlet mall shopping experience with national brands that you would expect (Nike, Adidas, Bath & Body Works, Ann Taylor, Lindt Chocolate, Dress Barn, etc.). Has a food court.
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Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdTypical outlet mall shopping experience with national brands that you would expect (Nike, Adidas, Bath & Body Works, Ann Taylor, Lindt Chocolate, Dress Barn, etc.). Has a food court.
Typical modern mall with the expected national mall chains inside. Anchor stores are Saks, Dillard's, and Macy's store. Includes Microsoft and Apple stores, and a Tesla car store. Restaurants there are Kona Grill, Burger & Beer Joint, Capital Grille, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and Brio Tuscan restaurant, as well as the typical food court places like Auntie Ann's pretzels and Starbucks. There is even a sushi bar there that features items that you can pick off a conveyor belt as it moves past your seat. There are many, MANY places to shop and eat across from the mall area, such as Marshall's, Home Goods, Target, Ulta 3, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ruby Tuesday, Carmel Wine Bar, Valentino's.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrTypical modern mall with the expected national mall chains inside. Anchor stores are Saks, Dillard's, and Macy's store. Includes Microsoft and Apple stores, and a Tesla car store. Restaurants there are Kona Grill, Burger & Beer Joint, Capital Grille, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and Brio Tuscan restaurant, as well as the typical food court places like Auntie Ann's pretzels and Starbucks. There is even a sushi bar there that features items that you can pick off a conveyor belt as it moves past your seat. There are many, MANY places to shop and eat across from the mall area, such as Marshall's, Home Goods, Target, Ulta 3, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ruby Tuesday, Carmel Wine Bar, Valentino's.
Not really a mall, but shops are located all around the circle. Clothing retailers like Eddie Bauer and Chico's are located here. Look for Tervis and art shops. There is one store entirely dedicated to peanuts and snacks. Columbia Restaurant (highly recommended) in the area, as well as Daiquiri Deck, and others. Many souvenirs to be found in this area. Bring your walking shoes. Walking distance from Lido Key beach.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirNot really a mall, but shops are located all around the circle. Clothing retailers like Eddie Bauer and Chico's are located here. Look for Tervis and art shops. There is one store entirely dedicated to peanuts and snacks. Columbia Restaurant (highly recommended) in the area, as well as Daiquiri Deck, and others. Many souvenirs to be found in this area. Bring your walking shoes. Walking distance from Lido Key beach.
Of course, this is a department store, and not too far away (near UTC mall) if you have to have a Kohl's fix. Kohl's is located in a shopping center where you will also find boutiques, nail and hair salons, fitness (Cycle Bar), travel agency, waxing salon, bike store, Fresh Market, as well as several restaurants including Tijuana Flats, a new, organic juice bar, Chicken Kitchen, Jason's Deli, a gourmet burger place, and Half Shell Seafood House, and Kobe's Japanese restaurants.
Kohl's Sarasota
5205 University PkwyOf course, this is a department store, and not too far away (near UTC mall) if you have to have a Kohl's fix. Kohl's is located in a shopping center where you will also find boutiques, nail and hair salons, fitness (Cycle Bar), travel agency, waxing salon, bike store, Fresh Market, as well as several restaurants including Tijuana Flats, a new, organic juice bar, Chicken Kitchen, Jason's Deli, a gourmet burger place, and Half Shell Seafood House, and Kobe's Japanese restaurants.
Just because you might want to stop here to get a beach umbrella or sunscreen.
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Walmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd WJust because you might want to stop here to get a beach umbrella or sunscreen.
Getting Around
Hertz Rent A Car
5019 14th St WEnterprise Rent-A-Car
5664 Fruitville RdSightseeing
Famous sailor/nurse war statue in front. Nice place to walk around by the waterfront in Sarasota or charter a boat for fishing or sight-seeing. Nightly dinner cruises out of here. Grab a bite to eat or a cocktail at Marina Jack's. Regularly has live music.
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaFamous sailor/nurse war statue in front. Nice place to walk around by the waterfront in Sarasota or charter a boat for fishing or sight-seeing. Nightly dinner cruises out of here. Grab a bite to eat or a cocktail at Marina Jack's. Regularly has live music.