Things to do in Bradenton
Local information and recommendations
Bradenton – Historic gem on the Manatee River
Unspoiled beauty combined with rich history. Bradenton located at the Manatee River offers an easy pace of life combined with modern amenities and touristic highlights. A downtown energized with arts, culture, discoveries and more. Enjoy all that Florida has to offer, sun, water and the island life with Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key at your fingertips.
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Restaurants on the Water
The Beach House – Bradenton Beach – on the water
Elegant waterfront dining directly on the beach with great seafood
www.beachhousedining.com
Pier 22 (downtown Bradenton) – on the water
Casual fine dining in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee River
www.pier22dining.com
Tide Tables – Bradenton on the water
Classically good food (fresh fish) and drinks on the Intracoastal waterway
www.tidetablescortez.com
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant – on the water – 3 restaurants
Reef & Grill is an upscale all-American dining experience
Second Floor is gourmet and decadent
Snook Deck is a waterfront patio bar
www.riverhousefl.com
Sandbar Seafood and Spirits (Anna Maria Island)
Historic Island favorites with vegan options
www.sandbardining.com
Casey Key Fish House – Osprey – on the water
Casual waterfront grill and tiki bar featuring delicious seafood
www.caseykeyfishhouse.com
Gulf Drive Cafe (Anna Maria Island)
The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café (Anna Maria Island)
and Kokonut Hut Raw Bar and Grill (Anna Maria Island)
Located directly on the beach! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails!
www.gulfdrivetiki.com
Star Fish Company
A historical fishing village turned restaurant. Enjoy the views and the seafood.
12305 46th Ave. W. in Cortez.
www.starfishcompany.com
Rod & Reel Pier
Entrees caught fresh from the gulf and dining offshore. What more could you want?
875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria
www.rodreelpier.com
Restaurants
Anna Maria Oyster Bar (multiple locations)
Coastal-inspired menu and oysters
www.oysterbar.net
Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille – downtown Bradenton
101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34205
Eclectic upscale dining
www.mattisons.com
O’Shucks Raw Bar and Grill
12012 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Great local spot featuring oysters
www.restaurantwebexpert.com/OShucks
Motorworks Bewery (and food trucks) – Bradenton
Craft brewery based in Bradenton with rotating food trucks
www.motorworksbrewing.com
enRich Bistro
Fine dining with affordable prices. Dishes use local ingredients.
5629 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton
www.enrichbistro.com
O’Bricks Irish Pub and Martini Bar
Delicious homey meals and martinis!
427 12th St. W. Bradenton
www.obricks.com
Château 13
Newly Opened restaurant with truly inspiring entrees.
535 13th St W. in Bradenton
www.chateau-13.com
Wicked Cantina
Tex-Mex entrees with delicious cocktails.
101 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach
wickedcantina.com
Beaches
Bradenton Beach
Located on the southern part of Anna Maria Island off the Gulf Coast, Bradenton Beach is just a short drive from Bradenton and Sarasota. Travel across the draw breach to reach the beach from the Mainland. Bradenton Beach is a small town known for its fishing piers, fine sandy beaches and laid back relaxed lifestyles. Rent bikes, kayaks and paddleboards to explore Bradenton Beach and the surrounding area.
Anna Maria Island
Relaxed and untouched. Anna Maria Island, located only 20 minutes from Bradenton is known for its relaxed island lifestyle. Seven-miles of beautiful white-sand beaches line the barrier island of the coast of Bradenton. Also found in Anna Maria Island, at the southern mouth of Tampa Bay, are the cities of Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. Due to local regulations govern the type of buildings and businesses allowed on Anna Maria Island, which have helped the island and its locals to protect is charm from back in the day. Excellent t dining – seafood, of course! – is very much encouraged.
Nature and History
Robinson Preserve
17th Ave NW Entrance (“North Entrance” w/Valentine House)
1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL 34209
9th Ave NW Entrance (“The Expansion” w/NEST facility)
840 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
Robinson Preserve
Desoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209
www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm
Riverview Pointe Preserve
8250 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209