Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Bradenton, Florida

Irina Yefremova Last night at Pier 22 in Bradenton was a truly memorable way to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was attentive and professional throughout our meal. We had made a reservation, which is highly recommended for weekend evenings or special occasions, and they truly made us feel celebrated. The menu has variety of great choices. The Shrimp Francescano was perfectly prepared and flavorful. Frozen ice cream cake was a yummy dessert that simply exceeded expectations. Highly recommended restaurant in Tampa Bay.

Tony Brown Holy cow the food was amazing and the service was great too. I had the special sword fish and my wife had clam strips. Very impressed. We loved our waitress and the room was bustling. Lots of people enjoying thier. Ight out. Fast friendly service and the food to back it up. 5 stars.

Laura Ruiz I had an absolutely wonderful experience dining at Mr and Mrs Crabs! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The food was the true star of the evening. Our server Taylor truly made our experience for remarkable. You can tell they really care about quality and consistency. The ingredients tasted fresh and the flavors were well balanced.

Mark Richard Stopped here for some drinks. Stopped at the bar had a great time and great service from Dani the bartender. Didnt order any food but the food that was coming out looked really good, and the atmosphere was great, I will recommend and definitely will be back!

Otter Grotto I was craving a fish sandwich, and these guys did not disappoint! I ordered the crispy grouper blt, and it was STUPID good!! My wife ordered the Philly Cheesesteak egg rolls, and they were killer! As for the cocktails, I got the Smoked Oak Fashioned, and my wife got the Rum Punch. My drink was the best Ive had in a while, and my wife enjoyed hers as well. Total damage was 80 bucks for 2 meals, 2 cocktails, and a beer. Not bad at all. Whenever Im in Florida again, I will DEFINITELY be back to Oak & Stone!! Thank you folks, and keep up the great work!!!

drakkarama Fantastic Irish pub and martini bar! The place has beautiful décor and a really inviting atmosphere. The people here are awesome — friendly, welcoming, and fun to talk to. Big shout-out to Bailey, who was super friendly and knew the menu inside and out. Great drinks, great vibe, and definitely a spot I’ll be visiting again!

Will Trevouledes After ordering food from there the other day while on vacation, I decided it was so good that I would go in person. The atmosphere was great. My waitress was phenomenal and the food and drinks were tasty! It has definitely become one of my favorites!

Kelly Fidik Food was great, although my entree was not my favorite. Shrimp and grits had way too much garlic and the bacon overpowered the dish. My calamari was cooked to perfection and the marinara was very tasty as well. The salmon with teriyaki glaze was delicious as was the conch fritters. Our server, Dee Dee, was awesome as well. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Checked on us frequently. We were a party of six. If ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping at Oyster Bar, you will not be disappointed!!

David Shaffer This was a 4.5 - 5 Star Experience Decided to give this a try because we love live music. The establishment is entirely open air so keep that in mind. The band was quite good and the volume level was notable because you were able to hear each other while dining. Our party of four had the pork (bride said it was maybe the most tender she ever had), grouper picante and seafood gumbo. All VERY good. Cocktails were reasonably priced and it looks like they have a GREAT happy hour. Perhaps the highlight was our server Rachel who has been there almost 5 years. She has been in the business for 40-some. She was delightful and engaging. Guided us through the menu and then we had great conversation about live music and bands and places from many years past to present day. She gave us some great tips for streaming radio as well as some local favorite bands. Sadly, they had run out of peanut butter/chocolate pie which we wanted to share a piece of but we will save that for our return. Great atmosphere and a great evening !

Stephanie Purington Food was very good and service is excellent. We came X-mas Eve and again tonight and sat outside. The food and drinks were very good both times. Aaron, our server, was top notch. We will for sure sit outside and make sure to get him next time. 6 ⭐️ service!

George Vogel Different? Yes, for sure. A bit pricey but WELL worth it. Surrounded by a travel trailer park on one side and the Braden River and OLD FLORIDA on the other. Loved it. I mentioned to our server that the gator bites were too small to suit me yet tasty. Loved the frog legs, Catfish too was flavorful. Our first visit, almost locals, we will LINGER here again. Dang thats a big gator mount and many other fun to see displays. Great server too.

Logan W Friendly staff. Rola was friendly and attentive. Modern/relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable price. Honestly the best authentic Italian meal Ive had in a restaurant in years. If I werent just in town visiting Id be here weekly. Two thumbs up

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!

susan weinroth Staff was so nice to pop the Jags game on for us - THANK YOU. Dog friendly inside & out, great drinks and food options. FYI No real gluten free options other than salad (unless you’re ok with a shared fryer). Family loved the pork nachos. J lohr wines available (which is appreciated as a better house option!).