Bradenton, located on Florida's Gulf Coast, is known for its scenic beaches and parks. Local cuisine often features fresh seafood, citrus flavors, and Southern-inspired dishes.
Soup • Asian • Chinese • Chicken
"This restaurant is peaceful and the service is very friendly. The food is delicious. We ordered the deluxe dinner for two with a side of pan-fried dumplings, but it was too much food for us. Overall, it was a very enjoyable dining experience."
Tea • Chicken • American • Sandwiches
"Pulled up to the drive thru with only one car ahead of me. It took almost 10 minutes for them to take my order. Literally no cars in the parking lot during peak dinner time. They take about 3 minutes to take my order and then when I get to the window to pay, they tell me to park so they can bring it out to me. I waited another 5 mins. So almost 20 minutes to get a chicken finger plate with no other customers to tend to besides one other car."
Pubs • Tapas • Seafood • American
"Excellent variety of seafood and meat. The atmosphere of the place is excellent, such as a kind of bar or beach market, full of decorative details and with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The food is incredible, with very good fish and seafood dishes, and the addition of meat with options to eat them in unusual formats like tataki. The attention is very good and very friendly, and they are super fast in service. There are usually bands playing live, which is not a place to go if you are looking for a quiet dinner. It is ideal to go with friends to drink beer and enjoy various well prepared dishes"
Tea • Thai • Asian • Asiatic
"My recent experience at Thai Spice and Sushi was nothing short of a disaster. The waitress, instead of providing helpful suggestions, recommended an off-menu roll that ended up costing a whopping $55! It's safe to say I've never spent that much on a single sushi roll before. To make matters worse, the rice in various dishes, including the beef fried rice and pad thai noodles, was so mushy that it resembled baby food more than a meal. The fried rice, in particular, was a tasteless disaster. I'm not sure how they managed to make something as simple as fried rice so unappetizing. Adding to the misery, the meat in our dishes had an unpleasant odor, making us question the quality and freshness of their ingredients. But the icing on the cake was when the waitress managed to charge us twice, once for our table and once for the unlucky souls sitting next to us. It took way too long to sort out this billing mess, leaving a bitter taste in our mouths, both figuratively and literally. Needless to say, I won't be returning to Thai Spice and Sushi anytime soon, and I strongly advise others to avoid this culinary catastrophe at all costs."
Pizza • Italian • Fast Food • Chicken Wings
"Ordered food at 9pm...by midnight had not seen delivery. Called and got attitude from person who answered phone then manager pretty much blamed us for the delivery not arriving. Won't be ordering from Papa John's Pizza ever again. Another pizza Co was much more accommodating after we argued for a refund... for the pizza that was never delivered"
Fish • Lunch • Seafood • American
"This place is amazing! I enjoyed every moment while I was there! I have heard of this place and have one near me but because I went on a day trip to Bradenton I decided to go here for lunch. We went around 1:00 and there were three parties. I was expecting it to be very busy but it wasn 't. I have been wanting to come here for a while now and decided today was the day. Am I glad it was. I took pictures with Mr. And Mrs. Crab. They are so cute! Then we went in. They have a little section with souvenirs that you can get. The lady at the desk was nice and asked if we had any more people coming we replied No . Then the lady took us to our booth. When I got to the booth I realized that the table was fixated with some nice crabby paper. There was a paper towel roll and a big bucket. I was very excited so I got pictures of me with the crab in front of the wall. When we were seated very quickly the waitress asked what we wanted to drink. I didn 't want anything but water. My pal 's got Diet Coke. I ordered the fried shrimp from the something fried section of the menu. I got regular french fries. My pal 's both got fish and chips. It came out very quickly! Only about 10-15 minutes. Then once we got all our food and started eating I was very surprised on the whole entire meal. How could this have been so good. Wowie. I give my compliments to the chef! The culinary team must be working magic back there. I absolutely loved it. The shrimp had a nice crunch not just from the fried batter that was not greasy and perfectly seasoned. It was beautiful and nice. The French fries were out of the town! They tasted familiar but they had a nice taste. It definitely enjoyed every bite! They brought out my pal some refills on his coke. Even offered him one to go. When our total came out I was surprised on how cheap it was even though I knew how much the meal was. Because we spent $45 I was able to ask my server for a free notebook and pen set.Vegetarian options: House salad , boiled egg,boiled egg,hush puppies, fried pickles, onion tanglers, fried cheese sticks, garlic breadsticks, corn on the cob, potatoes, French fries, sweet potato fries, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, steamed jasmine rice , beverageKid-friendliness: No designated kids meals seen. This is probably a place where you can give a little of your plate."
Pickup • Chicken • American • Catering
"I’ve had this place before and it was decent. I’ve had flame broiled before and there’s a difference between broiled and burnt. The wings looked like someone took a torch to them and threw it in a box. I work at a restaurant and my wife owns one. It’s crazy how some think this is great quality but never again."
Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood • Desserts
"The first time tonight. It was a great living experience. We wanted to go since it opened. But tonight was a special occasion. My son was there to meet Del Couch and the Music Foundation and Sam Woolf. He met many others. The performance tonight was lively. The band was great. More the guests. Happy, fun, have a great time and enjoy yourself. This was a very positive energy-filled environment. The food wonderful. See Flavors. The host and our waiter are safe guardians. Our waiter came into the music began to dance and had applauded the audience. The best addition to the eventful places that come to the Bradenton area. I'm sure we left tonight. Thank you."
Pizza • Italian • European • Vegetarian
"Ortygia is a work of love in the form of Chef Gaetano's passion for authentic Sicilian cooking, beautiful and artistically executed in a cozy, funky, and turned down to the earth 'Old Florida' Cottage in the 'Village of the Arts' neighborhood just easily occupied from the beaten path of bustling, downtown Bradenton, Florida. The menu is unique and variable and has Sicilian specialties with the Greek, French and North African influences of Gaetano, which blend into an exquisite culinary experience. The interior dining rooms are small and intimate, and not without any sense that you have prepared 've in nonna's kitchen back to the old country with the divine earthy aromas of food lovingly by hand in a small kitchen and even some occasional colorful banters as boss Gaetano, like the captain of a small, lively ship, conduct operations and interact with its guests in a way to a really charming jersey. The staff of Ortygia is also attentive and personal, catering for every need. The guests can feel as if they had become good friends with their hosts, and usually a little Italian they picked up on their way and soon back. On weekends you can treat live music by local artists, and weather permits, courtyard seats are also very extended Ortygia seating capacity. The parking is convenient and convenient and the dining area is accessible. In the season Ortygia is a busy place, and reservations well in advance are strongly suggested. Do not miss this jewel of a culinary experience in the Old World!"
Beer • Wine • Dining • European
"Great restaurant! Food was prepared perfectly! Reasonable prices, friendly staff. Menus has something for everyone. Can't wait to bring the family when we come back at Christmas. This for sure is a new favorite!"
Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly
"Ah.maz.ing!!!! The dishes, asp for gluten-free, are from this world (also vegan). Full dessert case of delicious gluten-free desserts (Cupcakes bars and cakes) and a free menu with FULL gluten including filled pastas, roasted food (Separate Friyer), bread, pizza and pasta. The food was very delicious and cheap. The room inside is limited and it is in a stripe-mall area, but WELL is worth eating here."
Pubs • Burgers • American • North American
"just went back and had the chorizo Burger special, JA IT WAS AMAZING!!! The taste was spectacular and it was great!!! One of the best burgers I had in awhile. We wanted to try a new place and it had great reviews . We went with some friends and were totally impressed. We had all different burgers and were all completely satisfied. The taste was amazing, the service was phenomenal and the atmosphere was cool. We will definitely come back."
Wine • Seafood • Burgers • American
"I read all the reviews before going to eat at this place. We like to support our local restaurants. It was the most appalling food experience that I have experienced in the area. The restaurant is horrible inside, dark, the seats are uncomfortable and covered in some horrid plastic. The food is hard to describe, I ordered the fried chicken, we are in the South I mean really? It was like eating cardboard, flavorless, dry, plain bad, it came with coleslaw and mac cheese, the coleslaw was the only edible dish. My husband ordered the blackened mahi mahi, served over black beans and rice, it was inedible, there is no way to describe this dish, it was awful and unappetizing to look at, he could not eat it. Service was a reflection of the restaurant."
Bars • Seafood • American • North American
"Always enjoy coming here. We have been coming here for years and have loved this restaurant since it was on the Anna Maria City Pier long ago. The service is always wonderful. The waiters and waitresses are amazing. Managers are always present and are constantly walking around. Everything is great here! Can't wait to come back next year!!"
"I made a pickup order, as i’m staying at the Hampton around the corner, perfect walking distance. Baked tortellini for my wife and I asked for a thin cheese bar pie pizza. Both were very delicious, they nailed the pizza! Perfect pizza for me! It’s was the best pizza ive had in a minute. Thank you"
German • European • Vegetarian • Vegetarian Friendly
"In our continual search for new and diverse food options, my husband and I came here for an early dinner one evening and we really enjoyed our meals and the service. We didn't have a reservation, which I would highly recommend as the place is fairly small and seems to get busy at peak times, but they were able to seat us at the bar without any wait. Our server was absolutely hilarious; brusque and direct, she made us smile with her biting commentary while being efficient and attentive during a very busy time. We were also very pleased with our food. To start we ordered the pretzel stand appetizer. The orange garlic dip was amazing and the pretzels were soft and tasty. I got the Kaiser Schnitzel for my meal. It was huge and perfectly fried to a crispy golden brown while still being juicy and tender. My husband ordered the beer cheese soup, which he ate every bit of, and the Two Brautwurst, which he said were very flavorful, well cooked, and authentic. We could not resist the Black Forest Cale for dessert, and boy are we glad we didn't. It was moist with good strong chocolate and cherry flavor. The only drawback is that there is very little parking available; we had to circle a few times and nearly left before someone pulled out and we were able to park. We will definitely be back to Edelweiss in the future, though, for the great food and fun service."
Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood • Chinese
"Awful restaurant with awful service. The waitress was rude and the manager threw a temper tantrum for no reason when two people wanted to leave since the service was awful. Waste of money and awful food. The waitress intentionally put a ton of pepper since she was rude and miserable"
Waffles • American • Breakfast • Vegetarian Friendly
"Perfect breakfast on a beautiful morning in Bradenton. Last year, when we started in Ellenton for 6 weeks, we visited that location and loved it. This location is equally as good and comes with outdoor seating. We sat at the counter and chatted with Judge and the very friendly waitress. Can't wait to go back!"
Pizza • Cafés • Salad • Italian
"we enjoyed the dachbar our first night there and met nikki who was a great friendly bartender! my man asked for a certain drink and she was happy to do it just as he asked, and we had a big talk while it was there to be sure to come back on Saturday when she worked again. it was a very windy day so that the upper bar was closed. looked at the bar below and had great eating and enjoyed the selections on the beer wall. what a great idea! I don't always know if I like something, so it was in a position to take a little taste of many and get a little more of those I liked"
Sushi • Salad • Asian • Casual
"I really love this place, eating is always fresh and made to order. the sushi was fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. the hibachi is spiced and very well cooked and the fried rice is not superfluous fatty or salty. the plumen wine was juicy and sweet. I put this place as one of my favorite places to eat."