Mean Deans Local Kitchen - Bradenton (FL)

5 /5 justine jackson: Wonderful, and delicious meals. Original recipes and fantastic service, Alex was amazing!! He really made our experience special. We are from out of state and wanted to try some local cuisine. We picked the right spot! Highly recommend Mean Deans!

5 /5 Liza Teixeira: We came in for dinner and everything was delicious! From the handmade bread with mango butter to the key lime brulee I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. And our server Alex was great, very attentive and personable. Would definitely recommend! We had the gator bites appetizer and dinner was marsala meatloaf and drunken chicken pasta.

5 /5 Kristin Higgins: We dine here from time to time and always enjoy the food and service! Alex was our server tonight again, and his service was great just as the other times weve had the pleasure of him serving us. We got the buffalo gator bites and blackened gator chowder for appetizers, my husband got the Gouda burger, I got the salmon tacos, and my dad got the Cuban sandwich. We also got a side of 5 cheese Mac n cheese for the table to share. Our entrees were amazing! The rice and beans are extremely flavorful, the tacos were cooked perfectly and I loved the crema and salsa, the burger was cooked perfectly, and the Cuban was very delicious and healthy portion size. We really enjoyed tonights house made butter with their rolls, which was a caramel butter! We also decided to get their dessert flight which was their two regular desserts of key lime creme brulee and mean deans famous peanut butter pie alongside their daily dessert special, which today was a hazelnut crunch cake. Alex was even kind enough to go ask the chef what was in the hazelnut crunch cake for me when I inquired about it. The dessert flight was so fun to share as a group, especially with how it was presented, and we really enjoyed them all. The peanut butter pie was TO DIE FOR!! If you dine here and like peanut butter, definitely order this for your dessert, you wont be sorry! Amazing experience per usual, and we will absolutely be back

5 /5 Patty Lesch: The food was delicious! I enjoyed a Caribbean rice and chicken bowl. It had just enough heat without out it being too much. They also brought out rolls with a honey and bourbon compound butter that was divine! Looking forward to more of their dinners!

5 /5 Dan Stanisevschi: We went to Dean’s Kitchen near Sarasota yesterday, and honestly, this place blew us away. I had the blackened scallop special served over mashed potatoes, and it was absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly seared scallops, buttery smooth potatoes, and a balance of flavors that just worked. Easily one of the best seafood dishes I’ve had in years, no exaggeration!! My fiancée ordered the Thai pasta, and I can confidently say that was the best peanut sauce I’ve ever had on any Thai dish. It was rich, flavorful, and had just the right kick without being heavy. Every bite made you want another. We started our night with an appetizer suggestion from Matt, our server, the world-famous artichoke dip, and it was INCREDIBLE. You have to try this if you go. It’s not like the usual versions you get elsewhere that are just loaded with cheese and turn into a brick five minutes later. This one stayed smooth, creamy, and perfectly dippable to the very end. The chips even had a dusting of Parmesan and black pepper, which added that extra touch that shows they care about the details. Service was just as good as the food. Matt was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations that made the whole experience even better. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back. If you’re anywhere near Sarasota, make a point to stop by Dean’s Kitchen. Between the incredible food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service, it’s a spot we’ll absolutely be revisiting. A hidden gem that deserves every bit of praise it gets.