Guidebook for Bradenton
Food Scene
The view of the Manatee River anytime night or day is great!
90 residents recomanen
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WThe view of the Manatee River anytime night or day is great!
The food is great and it's a lovely walk from the Riverhouse Retreat.
21 residents recomanen
The Sage Biscuit Café- Downtown
1401 Manatee Ave WThe food is great and it's a lovely walk from the Riverhouse Retreat.
It's close, and handles everything from cocktails to dinner to dessert. Try dining outside and people watch on Old Main St.
61 residents recomanen
O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St WIt's close, and handles everything from cocktails to dinner to dessert. Try dining outside and people watch on Old Main St.
Been on Old Main St. for years- well loved by locals. Great for breakfast or lunch.
6 residents recomanen
Robin's Downtown Cafe
428 12th St WBeen on Old Main St. for years- well loved by locals. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Great Italian food-eat inside or out. In the pavilion with shops and salon on Old Main St.
11 residents recomanen
Fav's Italian Cucina
419 12th St WGreat Italian food-eat inside or out. In the pavilion with shops and salon on Old Main St.
Corwin's
1000 Barcarrota AveGreat ice cream and a beautiful view of the river!
Château 13
535 13th St WRomantic European cuisine & wine!
Outside, tiki bar & grill on the beach of the Manatee River. Ride our complimentary bicycles here for lunch, dinner or drinks.
30 residents recomanen
Caddy's Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr EOutside, tiki bar & grill on the beach of the Manatee River. Ride our complimentary bicycles here for lunch, dinner or drinks.
Great seafood, just 3 steps off the Riverwalk, ride our bikes here for drinks, dinner, local flair.
33 residents recomanen
Mattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront BlvdGreat seafood, just 3 steps off the Riverwalk, ride our bikes here for drinks, dinner, local flair.
Birdrock Taco Shack
1213 13th Ave WLocal favorite-best fish tacos anywhere!
Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St W
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
1114 12th Street WestDrinks & Nightlife
It's an iconic Bradenton brewery and is located in the Village of the Arts with many shops and restaurants run by local artists. Very eclectic.
80 residents recomanen
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WIt's an iconic Bradenton brewery and is located in the Village of the Arts with many shops and restaurants run by local artists. Very eclectic.
Old Main Pub
313 12th Street WestIt's been there forever!
McCabe's Irish Pub
302 Old Main StCork's Cigar Bar
424 Old Main StArts & Culture
Don't skip this if you have kids! It's a great look at the local history and very easy to walk to from the Riverhouse Retreat-the kids and adults will love it! A planetarium with laser light show, a manatee aquarium and Florida natural history museum all under one roof! Also has a really nice gift shop.
131 residents recomanen
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WDon't skip this if you have kids! It's a great look at the local history and very easy to walk to from the Riverhouse Retreat-the kids and adults will love it! A planetarium with laser light show, a manatee aquarium and Florida natural history museum all under one roof! Also has a really nice gift shop.
Brand new live theater right on the river! Check it out.
18 residents recomanen
Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 3rd Ave WBrand new live theater right on the river! Check it out.
Classes for adults and kids alike, plus the art gallery and they boast a great local gift shop
7 residents recomanen
Art Center Manatee
209 9th St WClasses for adults and kids alike, plus the art gallery and they boast a great local gift shop
Eclectic restored artist's village of 1020's cottages. Shops, coffee, drinks, restaurants. Very much a taste of Old Bradenton mixed with new. Eat at Birdrock Taco Shack-owned by local celebrity chef Dave Shiplett.
55 residents recomanen
Village of the Arts
1227 12th St WEclectic restored artist's village of 1020's cottages. Shops, coffee, drinks, restaurants. Very much a taste of Old Bradenton mixed with new. Eat at Birdrock Taco Shack-owned by local celebrity chef Dave Shiplett.
Shopping
Jess Jewelers
1312 6th Ave WFine jewelry-Jess has been in Bradenton for years!
Saturday mornings October -April. Shop outdoors on old Main St. for fresh produce, jams, local honey, cheese, bread, baked goods, seafood, plants, jewelry and artisan items.
19 residents recomanen
Bradenton Farmers Market
400 12th St WSaturday mornings October -April. Shop outdoors on old Main St. for fresh produce, jams, local honey, cheese, bread, baked goods, seafood, plants, jewelry and artisan items.
Gently loved designer clothes, shoes and accessories for sale! Hunt for a treasure!
Unique Boutique of the Women's Resource Center of Manatee
417 12th St WGently loved designer clothes, shoes and accessories for sale! Hunt for a treasure!
Great local souvenirs. Excellent shell and coastal decor shops. TShirts, island clothing, fresh fruit, vegees.
46 residents recomanen
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StGreat local souvenirs. Excellent shell and coastal decor shops. TShirts, island clothing, fresh fruit, vegees.
Anna Maria Island Shops
3304 E Bay DrFun, charming local shops.
West Coast Surf Shop
3902 Gulf DrLocal flavor, great authentic surf shop.
Gypsea Soul
615 15th St WDowntown gifts, clothing, home decor, jewelry. Lovely shop within walking distance.
Pink & Navy
Such cute items! Every lady will want to visit-they carry all sizes.
The Beach Shop
Souvenirs, beach necessities, gifts and all things Bradenton!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Westgate Shopping Center
Publix Super Market at Palmetto
1101 8th Ave WParks & Nature
Robinson Preserve has hiking/biking/dog walking trails, plus great kayaking. Highly recommend.
It is a wonderful slice of Florida history with Conquistadors and Indians, beautiful walking trails, dog friendly, kids love it!
105 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional Memorial DeSoto
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyIt is a wonderful slice of Florida history with Conquistadors and Indians, beautiful walking trails, dog friendly, kids love it!
Beautiful walking/biking trails, kayaking, dog walking, great views.
66 residents recomanen
Reserva de Emerson Point
5801 17th St WBeautiful walking/biking trails, kayaking, dog walking, great views.
NW Bradenton great views, walk, run, bike, kayak, dog walk-lovely Old Florida!
12 residents recomanen
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th Street NorthwestNW Bradenton great views, walk, run, bike, kayak, dog walk-lovely Old Florida!
Big beautiful beach, lifeguards, restaurant, showers,bathrooms, grills& picnic table, free parking.
84 residents recomanen
Anna Maria Beach
Big beautiful beach, lifeguards, restaurant, showers,bathrooms, grills& picnic table, free parking.
Iconic beach featured in The movie “The Perfect Storm”. Big, lifeguards, free parking, bathrooms, pavilions for grilling, eating, gathering.
118 residents recomanen
Bradenton Beach
Iconic beach featured in The movie “The Perfect Storm”. Big, lifeguards, free parking, bathrooms, pavilions for grilling, eating, gathering.
Crystal waters, Beer Can Island, boat ramp, preserve with walking trails across street. Many sunset weddings occur here!
138 residents recomanen
Coquina Beach station
Crystal waters, Beer Can Island, boat ramp, preserve with walking trails across street. Many sunset weddings occur here!
Sightseeing
If you like history you'll love this historical park! The old church is lovely. Very good educational hands-on experience for kids and adults alike! Cute general store. Bring lunch and picnic.
23 residents recomanen
Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave EIf you like history you'll love this historical park! The old church is lovely. Very good educational hands-on experience for kids and adults alike! Cute general store. Bring lunch and picnic.