Sights and Sounds
Food scene
This is one of the best rooftop views in downtown Bradenton
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Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WThis is one of the best rooftop views in downtown Bradenton
The best dinner with a view on Anna Maria - especially sunset
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NThe best dinner with a view on Anna Maria - especially sunset
Nonna's Pizza
7604 Cortez Road WestBest locally/family owned Italian restaurant in the area!
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave WGreat food - best view on the water
Rocco's Pizza Pasta Grill
827 14th Street WestWONDERFUL casual Italian restaurant
This restaurant has great views, a good menu, and fans for outside when it's hot. It's on the marina/bay so its perfect for a lunch or dinner.
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Floridays Woodfire Bar & Grill
12332 Manatee Ave WThis restaurant has great views, a good menu, and fans for outside when it's hot. It's on the marina/bay so its perfect for a lunch or dinner.
The best pizza and casual Italian restaurant in Bradenton. A local favorite as well. Great for the entire family.
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Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave WThe best pizza and casual Italian restaurant in Bradenton. A local favorite as well. Great for the entire family.
Great upscale dining/drinks option in Downtown Bradenton
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O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St WGreat upscale dining/drinks option in Downtown Bradenton
Great spot for breakfast in Downtown Bradenton
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The Sage Biscuit Café- Downtown
1401 Manatee Ave WGreat spot for breakfast in Downtown Bradenton
First Watch
7118 Cortez Rd WA fantastic breakfast/brunch/lunch option.
Great food next to the beach - perfect for before/after sunsets, great live music
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St NGreat food next to the beach - perfect for before/after sunsets, great live music
Swordfish Grill
4628 119th St Wgreat food and located right on the water
One of the busiest and best restaurants (requires reservations 1-2 weeks in advance). They take walk-ins if you come early or late.
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StOne of the busiest and best restaurants (requires reservations 1-2 weeks in advance). They take walk-ins if you come early or late.
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveWONDERFUL Breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant.
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrNice Tiki Bar restaurant on the water
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StGreat Restaurant right on the water
great (very) casual seafood restaurant outdoors on the water
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Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd Wgreat (very) casual seafood restaurant outdoors on the water
One of the top rated restaurants in Bradenton with fine cuisine and an incredible wine list
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Château 13
535 13th St WOne of the top rated restaurants in Bradenton with fine cuisine and an incredible wine list
Modern Chop Steakhouse
Incredible new steakhouse
Pigout BBQ And Southern Soul Food
5718 Manatee Ave Wwonderful bbq and southern food
Sightseeing
The best rooftop bar and view (also serves food) in downtown Sarasota
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The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrThe best rooftop bar and view (also serves food) in downtown Sarasota
The best beach in the world (go early to avoid traffic/parking issues)
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Siesta Beach
The best beach in the world (go early to avoid traffic/parking issues)
One of the most amazing places to do it all - beach, eat/drink, and sightsee
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrOne of the most amazing places to do it all - beach, eat/drink, and sightsee
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WNice place to have a drink and relax with friends
Great food, drinks, and activities for kids. Wonderful live music as well.
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Caddy's Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr EGreat food, drinks, and activities for kids. Wonderful live music as well.
Great walking trail - also has a section/area at the South Entrance off 9th Ave NW that is called "The Nest" which is WONDERFUL for kids from 2-15.
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Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWGreat walking trail - also has a section/area at the South Entrance off 9th Ave NW that is called "The Nest" which is WONDERFUL for kids from 2-15.
This is a great place for drinks, live music, and people watching
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateThis is a great place for drinks, live music, and people watching
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St Wgreat views and nature - on the water
The Real BeachHorses
8400 Manatee Ave WRiding horses on the beach!
The NEST at Robinson Preserve
840 99th St NWWONDERFUL for kids and adults of all ages
Incredible boat captain and fishing guide. Great for individuals, couples, and families.
Capt. Wes Wildman will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. Come join him on an inshore or nearshore trip from beautiful Anna Maria Island.
Captain Wes Wildman has been fishing the inshore waters in Tampa and Sarasota Bay for the last 17 years. Specializing in catching Snook and Redfish.
Captain Wes also offers nearshore trips off the coast of Anna Maria Island. They target a variety of Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Permit, Cobia and many other species.
Captain Wes also specializes in Tarpon fishing, these trips mainly take place during the months of May-July.
Wildman Adventures
6398 Marina DrIncredible boat captain and fishing guide. Great for individuals, couples, and families.
Capt. Wes Wildman will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. Come join him on an inshore or nearshore trip from beautiful Anna Maria Island.
Captain Wes Wildman has been fishing the inshore waters in Tampa and Sarasota Bay for the last 17 years. Specializing in catching Snook and Redfish.
Captain Wes also offers nearshore trips off the coast of Anna Maria Island. They target a variety of Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Permit, Cobia and many other species.
Captain Wes also specializes in Tarpon fishing, these trips mainly take place during the months of May-July.
Neighborhoods
There are a few crowd favorites on Anna Maria Island.
Public beach - get there early to avoid traffic and parking issues
Bridge Street - great for restaurants, bars, live music, and sightseeing
Pine Ave - great shops, wonderful food and restaurants (make reservations prior to your stay).
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Anna Maria
There are a few crowd favorites on Anna Maria Island.
Public beach - get there early to avoid traffic and parking issues
Bridge Street - great for restaurants, bars, live music, and sightseeing
Pine Ave - great shops, wonderful food and restaurants (make reservations prior to your stay).
Downtown Bradenton has it all - great restaurants and bars, great music, and a great rooftop bar/view.
This is a great informal option compared to downtown Sarasota
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Bradenton
Downtown Bradenton has it all - great restaurants and bars, great music, and a great rooftop bar/view.
This is a great informal option compared to downtown Sarasota
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Cars are the fastest/only way to get around
Public transportation is subpar in all of Florida. However, everything here is a short drive away.