Guidebook for Bradenton
Food Scene
There are some many good options for dining in Brandenton but here are our very best, tested and recommended places in our area. !!
Thai Palace
4756 Cortez Rd WAmazing Thai Food in a great atmosphere. Awesome service!!
Ocean Star
4444 Cortez Rd WIf you like sushi, this place has great selection and good quality.
This is the place for German Food!! Owners are true Germans and they even dress and have live music on the weekends!! Schnitzel time!!
7 locals recommend
Lucky Frog Restaurant
4625 Cortez Rd WThis is the place for German Food!! Owners are true Germans and they even dress and have live music on the weekends!! Schnitzel time!!
Amazing Food with a great view of the Inter coastal way and within walking distance from local shops, bars, etc.
69 locals recommend
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StAmazing Food with a great view of the Inter coastal way and within walking distance from local shops, bars, etc.
Don't judge a book by its cover!! From the outside the place looks like a hole in the wall, which interesting is what the word "Wariké" means in the native language of the Incas. This is an AWESOME authentic Peruvian restaurant that you have to try!!
6 locals recommend
El Warike
4226 26th St WDon't judge a book by its cover!! From the outside the place looks like a hole in the wall, which interesting is what the word "Wariké" means in the native language of the Incas. This is an AWESOME authentic Peruvian restaurant that you have to try!!
Everything Else
From November to April, every Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. Great food, fresh produce, flowers, etc.
19 locals recommend
Bradenton Farmers Market
400 12th St WFrom November to April, every Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. Great food, fresh produce, flowers, etc.
Shopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrAmazing Stores!!
Ellenton Outlet
5461 Factory Shops BoulevardOutlet Mall
From plants, vegetables to TVs, Clothes and great food; you will find it at the Red Barn!! Open year round on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm
46 locals recommend
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StFrom plants, vegetables to TVs, Clothes and great food; you will find it at the Red Barn!! Open year round on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm
Arts & Culture
The Broadway of the Bradenton-Sarasota Area!!! Need I say more!!
62 locals recommend
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailThe Broadway of the Bradenton-Sarasota Area!!! Need I say more!!
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveWhat Else can I say!! It's the Opera House.....Amazing!!
Sarasota Orchestra
709 N Tamiami TrailSightseeing
Miles of pedestrian friendly streets, great beaches and awesome food!!
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrMiles of pedestrian friendly streets, great beaches and awesome food!!
Best Beach in the area!! White Powder Sand and Crystal clear waters!!
138 locals recommend
Coquina Beach station
Best Beach in the area!! White Powder Sand and Crystal clear waters!!
Siesta Beach
Ranked one of the best beaches in the entire US!!
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WIf you love nature, you must go to Emerson Point Preserve. Many walking trails, an observation tower and multiple canals through the mangroves provides something for everybody!!
66 locals recommend
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WIf you love nature, you must go to Emerson Point Preserve. Many walking trails, an observation tower and multiple canals through the mangroves provides something for everybody!!
Miles and miles of gravel trails and boardwalks through marshlands provide visitors with multiple opportunity to ride their bikes or go for a jog or long walk. Don't forget to bring your camera or cell phone to take pictures of the birds and other wildlife in the preserve!!
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWMiles and miles of gravel trails and boardwalks through marshlands provide visitors with multiple opportunity to ride their bikes or go for a jog or long walk. Don't forget to bring your camera or cell phone to take pictures of the birds and other wildlife in the preserve!!
Sporting Events
Pirate City
1701 27th St ESpring Training location for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
IMG Academy is home to the world's most dedicated student-athletes. IMG Academy is the world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institution
36 locals recommend
IMG Academy
5650 Bollettieri BoulevardIMG Academy is home to the world's most dedicated student-athletes. IMG Academy is the world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institution
Tropicana Field is home to the Tampa Bay Rays. A short drive about 30 minutes going over the iconic Skyway Bridge will get you to see Major League Baseball!!
330 locals recommend
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.Tropicana Field is home to the Tampa Bay Rays. A short drive about 30 minutes going over the iconic Skyway Bridge will get you to see Major League Baseball!!