Cortez Clam Factory - Bradenton (FL)

5 /5 Tracy Olalde: Super casual bar/restaurant with good food. We went here on the recommendation of a friend and were not disappointed. The hostess was really nice and accommodating as to where we preferred to sit. Our waitress was friendly and informative. We each got a fruity drink that was well priced and tasty. I ordered the peri peri shrimp with rice off the specials. It was a small dish but fine for me and it was done really nicely. My husband got the tripletail fish that was in a wine sauce with tomatoes, broccoli and shrimp. It was really delicious and he was very happy with his order. The food was better than I would expect from such a casual place. Im sure their sandwiches and fried stuff is great too... But they did a great job with an un-fried dinner that wasnt a sandwich. We will surely be back next time we are here.

4 /5 Britcher Alexis (Blix): We had a great time at Cortez Clam Factory! Our server Nicole was outstanding — super friendly, incredibly attentive, and impressively quick. She made sure we had everything we needed without us ever having to ask twice. The food came out of the kitchen fast, and everything was delicious. The crab balls were as good as expected. Also, if you’re a football fan, this is your spot. I counted 13 TVs around the restaurant — perfect for catching all the games during the season. You won’t miss a play no matter where you’re sitting!

5 /5 Tom Michaels: A classic sports bar with excellent food. I searched for a place with whole belly clams as I was driving by. They did not disappoint. The photo shows a nice helping with fries and perhaps actual home made cole slaw. Hard to find now days. Friendly service and reasonable price. Very crowded with a lot of friendly locals enjoying the Sunday football games. Ive added this to my list for future visits

5 /5 Sam Stewart: We completely destroyed our lunch! We had smoked wings and mussels, some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. Absolutely delicious. Will be back and will tell all of our friends. The Bartender is awesome too. I don’t know his name, but he was great. If you’re on vacation, I highly recommend trying this place out if you want good fresh seafood!!!

5 /5 Ron Altman: Clam Factory in Bradenton is a longtime family favorite and a true hidden gem. It’s in a tiny retail plaza and easy to miss, but it stays busy for a reason. Since COVID they’ve built a large, comfortable outdoor patio with big-screen TVs and often live music—great spot to catch a big game. Wednesday nights are our tradition for the live Maine lobster special: very reasonably priced and so fresh (flown in from Maine). They also smoke/slow-roast meats on site, and we LOVE the fresh smoked Reuben. We met one of the owners, David, last night—super friendly and clearly an experienced restaurateur. Service is always welcoming, and Marilena did a great job taking care of us. Highly recommend!