The best restaurants in Manatee County
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Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Bradenton
RestaurantsCrave-level pies, classic Italian comfort, and zero pretense. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Bradenton has been perfecting granite stone…
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Bradenton
RestaurantsMigi Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you need a reliable roll-and-bowl situation, Migi Sushi Restaurant answers with fresh, flavorful plates that make every bite count.…
Migi Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsMy Kuban
RestaurantsMy Kuban is that clutch, no-hassle spot when you just want good food fast. Fresh flavors, quick online ordering, and the kind of…
My Kuban
RestaurantsTaverna Toscana
RestaurantsTaverna Toscana brings Chef Fabio Viviani’s Tuscan chops to downtown Bradenton with aged steaks, handmade pasta, and that cozy, swoon-y…
Taverna Toscana
RestaurantsEggsperience Eatery
RestaurantsEggsperience Eatery keeps Bradenton mornings happy with Fried Chicken and Waffle Benedicts, Cannoli Pancakes, and fresh bagels with coffee,…
Eggsperience Eatery
RestaurantsenRich Bistro
RestaurantsEnrich Bistro blends fresh Gulf Coast ingredients, scratch-made plates, and chef-driven, globally inspired flavors into a relaxed Bradenton…
enRich Bistro
RestaurantsCompass Bar and Chill
RestaurantsRelaxed hotel bar offering cocktails, small plates, and access to an outdoor deck.
Compass Bar and Chill
RestaurantsRocco's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsRocco's Italian Kitchen is that reliable Bradenton spot for scratch-made pasta, pizza, and those generous family-style portions you promise…
Rocco's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsSushi Ramen Bradenton
RestaurantsSushi Ramen Bradenton keeps it fresh with an exhibition kitchen and fast, friendly service. From slurpable ramen to Papaya Salad, Pad See…
Sushi Ramen Bradenton
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Company
RestaurantsCraving a legit morning upgrade? The Breakfast Company is all about scratch-baked treats and big brunch energy, from Terri’s Famous…
The Breakfast Company
RestaurantsGot 5 On It
RestaurantsWhether you’re trying to stretch the grocery budget or just want a simple win, Got 5 On It nails the five-dollar bite game with smash…
Got 5 On It
RestaurantsPizzano's Pizza & Grinderz Bradenton
RestaurantsPizzano's Pizza & Grinderz Bradenton hits that just-right spot with thin-crust pies, hearty pastas, stacked subs and saucy wings. A…
Pizzano's Pizza & Grinderz Bradenton
RestaurantsShake Pit
RestaurantsShake Pit is the old-timey window-serve spot locals hit for juicy classic burgers, crispy fries, battered onion rings, and creamy…
Shake Pit
RestaurantsPigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food
RestaurantsWhether it’s fall-off-the-bone ribs, tender brisket, or The Pig Mac doing its cheesy, saucy thing, Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food nails…
Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food
RestaurantsVilla Sorrento
RestaurantsVilla Sorrento is a cozy, family-run Sicilian spot where handmade pasta, house sauces, and seafood classics like linguine alle vongole…
Villa Sorrento
RestaurantsD. Americo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily owned since 2008, D. Americo's Pizzeria turns out thin and crispy New York style pies with freshly shredded Grande cheese, homemade…
D. Americo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSmoqehouse
RestaurantsRustic-industrial eatery offering a small menu of made-from-scratch sandwiches, soups & salads.
Smoqehouse
RestaurantsThe Lazy Ballerina Bistro
RestaurantsThe Lazy Ballerina Bistro leans into fresh, Southern-style classics with care, from rib-sticking meatloaf and chicken pot pie to daily…
The Lazy Ballerina Bistro
RestaurantsCottonmouth Southern Soul Food
RestaurantsFor nights when you want the kind of plates that hug back and something to nod your head to, Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food brings Southern…
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
RestaurantsOak & Stone
RestaurantsRelaxed, upscale space featuring burgers, wings, pizza, craft beer and cocktails, plus river and marina views, beer walls and rooftops.
Oak & Stone
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsTiramisu Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsFor a cozy, actually-authentic Italian dinner, Tiramisu Ristorante Italiano delivers handmade pastas, family recipes from owners Luca and…
Tiramisu Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsFlavaz Slice & Spice
RestaurantsWhether you like your wings naked, battered, or grilled with that house made jerk, Flavaz Slice & Spice brings serious flavor with buffalo,…
Flavaz Slice & Spice
RestaurantsLittle Jo-To
RestaurantsChef Van brings nearly 30 years of Jo-To Japanese Steak House know-how to Little Jo-To, turning out hibachi, tempura and teriyaki that hit…
Little Jo-To
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsSofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro
RestaurantsSofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro brings a chef-driven mix of Mediterranean, Italian, and American to Bradenton’s Downtown District, from branzino…
Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro
RestaurantsWings 'N Things Cortez
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly local, Wings 'N Things Cortez turns out crispy, saucy wings in both bone-in and boneless combos, plus hefty…
Wings 'N Things Cortez
RestaurantsStone Bowl Pan Asian
RestaurantsFrom crisp tempura to creative sushi rolls, Pad Thai, and hearty stone bowls, Stone Bowl Pan Asia Kitchen nails those weeknight cravings.…
Stone Bowl Pan Asian
RestaurantsPizzano's Pizza
RestaurantsPizza joint dishing up specialty pies, subs, and Greek salads for delivery or takeout.
Pizzano's Pizza
RestaurantsThe Porch Restaurant Anna Maria
RestaurantsCoastal restaurant featuring seasonal fare and a wine tasting selection in an old house, with outdoor seating.
The Porch Restaurant Anna Maria
RestaurantsMean Deans Local Kitchen
RestaurantsMean Deans Local Kitchen nails the Bradenton sweet spot with scratch-made steaks and seafood, legit burgers, pasta and pizza, plus craft…
Mean Deans Local Kitchen
RestaurantsCasa Di Pizza
RestaurantsCasa Di Pizza brings legit Buffalo vibes to Bradenton with crispy wings and foldable pies, and it’s not just hype, the Bradenton Herald…
Casa Di Pizza
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Company
RestaurantsIf your week needs a win, The Breakfast Company delivers with scratch-baked goodness and a creative daytime menu, from Terri’s Famous…
The Breakfast Company
RestaurantsBubbaQue's BBQ - Bradenton
RestaurantsWhen the hankering hits for slow-smoked pork, beef, or chicken that tastes like someone watched the smoker all day, BubbaQue's BBQ -…
BubbaQue's BBQ - Bradenton
RestaurantsIzumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsIf you’re craving sizzling hibachi theatrics and legit sushi, Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar delivers, from twirling spatulas to…
Izumi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBeach House Waterfront Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want seafood that actually tastes like it came from here, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant delivers with sustainable, locally…
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBotalon Grill
RestaurantsBotalon Grill turns out Venezuelan comfort hits in a laid-back, no-nonsense setting, from fat pepitos and golden empanadas to charry…
Botalon Grill
RestaurantsRice Bowl Asian House
RestaurantsRice Bowl Asian House keeps weeknights easy with classic sushi, hearty rice bowls, and stir fried udon with egg and vegetables. The Chef's…
Rice Bowl Asian House
RestaurantsSapporo Sushi Hibachi
RestaurantsSkip the overthinking. Sapporo Sushi Hibachi is the laid-back move for pristine nigiri and sashimi, plus satisfying hibachi plates that hit…
Sapporo Sushi Hibachi
RestaurantsThe Granary Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing, strip-mall outlet offering staple American breakfast & lunch cuisine plus beer & wine.
The Granary Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
RestaurantsKiku Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsLocal, family owned and reliably tasty, Kiku Sushi & Grill turns out fresh rolls, tempura, teriyaki, and bento boxes without fuss, plus…
Kiku Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsThe Barnyard
RestaurantsWhether you're post-beach hungry or just dodging dishes, The Barnyard nails the comfort-food itch with juicy burgers, stacked sandwiches,…
The Barnyard
RestaurantsHong BBQ & Hot Pot Bradenton
RestaurantsBring the crew to Hong BBQ & Hot Pot Bradenton for a hands-on feast where you sear your own Korean BBQ and build a bubbling hot pot exactly…
Hong BBQ & Hot Pot Bradenton
RestaurantsSam's Seafood & Grill
RestaurantsSam's Seafood & Grill keeps Bradenton fed with seriously fresh plates, cooking everything to order with no microwave shortcuts. Think…
Sam's Seafood & Grill
RestaurantsFav's Italian Cucina
RestaurantsFav's Italian Cucina keeps it classic with fresh-made bread, pizza dough, and sauces, plus the stromboli and homemade pastas locals brag…
Fav's Italian Cucina
RestaurantsYummy Sushi
RestaurantsYummy Sushi mixes sushi artistry with lively hibachi, so you can appease the purist and the friend who lives for the sizzle. Fresh sashimi,…
Yummy Sushi
RestaurantsCornerstone Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned for over 20 years, Cornerstone Pizza turns out brick-oven New York style pies plus legit wings, pastas, and build-your-own…
Cornerstone Pizza
RestaurantsJoey D's Chicago Style Eatery
RestaurantsFrom stuffed pies and thin crust to scratch made sauce, dough, and Mama D’s family recipes, Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery brings serious…
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery
RestaurantsChâteau 13
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving mussels and frites, escargots, or that decadent Louis XIII burger, Château 13 brings France, Spain, Italy, and…
Château 13
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsJuicys Famous Fair Food
RestaurantsJuicys Famous Fair Food nails that fried-happy mood with juicy burgers, funnel cakes, and other fair favorites made by folks who’ve been…
Juicys Famous Fair Food
RestaurantsPho House
RestaurantsPho House nails the comfort-food sweet spot with steaming bowls of rich, aromatic pho, snappy fresh spring rolls, and fried rice that eats…
Pho House
RestaurantsOrtygia
RestaurantsOrtygia has evolved into The Ortygia Supper Club, where Chef Gaetano curates private dinners, hands-on classes, and themed evenings that…
Ortygia
RestaurantsI'Lunie's Dockside Bar and Grill
RestaurantsCasual, waterfront locale with a marina view offering American fare plus outdoor seating and a full bar.
I'Lunie's Dockside Bar and Grill
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