Bradenton Beach Restaurants & Bars

Bradenton Beach, nestled along the pristine shores of Anna Maria Island, offers a delightful array of restaurants and bars that cater to both locals and visitors alike. With its charming coastal atmosphere and vibrant culinary scene, this beachside community invites diners to indulge in a diverse range of culinary delights amidst staggering views of the Gulf Coast. From upscale waterfront eateries to casual beach bars and family-friendly cafes, Bradenton Beach offers a dining experience to suit every taste and occasion.

One of the highlights of dining in Bradenton Beach is the abundance of waterfront restaurants that line its scenic coastline. Here, guests can enjoy fresh seafood and tropical cocktails while soaking in panoramic views of the turquoise waters and sandy beaches. From elegant dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows to casual outdoor patios overlooking the Gulf, waterfront restaurants in Bradenton Beach offer a memorable dining experience that celebrates the natural beauty of Anna Maria Island.

In addition to its waterfront dining options, Bradenton Beach boasts a diverse culinary landscape that showcases a variety of cuisines from around the world. Visitors can sample authentic Italian pasta dishes, savor flavorful Mexican fare, or indulge in classic American comfort food at one of the many charming cafes and eateries scattered throughout the area. After dining, guests can unwind with a refreshing drink at one of Bradenton Beach’s lively bars, where live music and friendly locals create a vibrant nightlife scene that captures the essence of island living.

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar

With three family-friendly premises here on Anna Maria Island and one on the mainland; Anna Maria Oyster Bar can be found serving high quality fresh seafood in the prettiest of coastal settings. Bradenton has two Anna Maria Oyster Bars – the first one is on Bridge Street Pier and the second on Landside. The third AMOB is located at the historic fishing village of Cortez. The atmosphere inside is relaxed, warm and friendly.... and the food is amazing! Head out with the family to an Anna Maria Oyster Bar near you and see what the chefs can rustle up. The Landside and Cortez AMOB’s open from 11:00am every day. Sunday to Thursday they close at 9:00pm and on Fridays and Saturdays they close at 10:00pm. The Bridge Street Pier Anna Maria Oyster Bar also opens at 11:00am each day, but stays open for one hour longer than its sibling branches. (941) 758 7880 Landside (941) 792 0077 Cortez (941) 778 2662 Bridge Street Pier

Wicked Cantina

Wicked Cantina Mexican food has never tasted so good and Wicked Cantina is cooking up a storm. With their restaurant located at Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, dine in table service and takeaway meals are both on the table. Seating is provided both inside and outside of the restaurant, but booking a table is always advised to avoid disappointment. What’s on the menu? There is fabulous range of home cooked breakfasts, lunches and evening meals depending on what time you visit. With a variety of tacos, enchiladas and nachos that make your mouth water, cooling dips, salads and of course margaritas seem to compliment the food perfectly. Wicked Cantina even rustle up a family pack to go that feeds four. What are you waiting for?

Bamboo Island Bar

For delicious cultural food and flavours from around the world, Bamboo Island Gourmet Food & Lounge Bar is located on Bridge Street at Bradenton Beach. The friendliness and welcoming nature of the owners make this dining experience pleasurable and plain to see their passion for food and friendship. Opening hours are Sundays to Thursdays from 4pm to 9:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm until 11pm. Reservations for family meals, parties and events are welcomed and will be confirmed by a text message for convenience. On the menu there is an exciting array of tasty food from all over the world including cuisine from exotic places such as Tokyo, Honolulu, and even the Island of Capri. With delicious seafoods from Alaska and steaks from Rio, the menu has something for everyone… and the prices are reasonable. Cultural drinks, deserts and sweet treats compliment the meals perfectly and with a selection of wines, beers, and cocktails to end the occasion, it’s a dining experience not to enjoy.

Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar

With a stellar reputation for being a relaxed and casual restaurant, Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar is the best place on Anna Maria Island for freshly cooked seafood and their famous iced daiquiris. Opening five days a week from 11am until 10pm and Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm, the bar is located in the heart of the historic community of Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach Florida. Set over three floors, there’s always a table ready and waiting for vacationing families! Just the two of you? Arrive between 3pm and 7pm and make the most of happy hour with a new range of frozen daiquiris on offer. Join in popular games such as cornhole and beer pong, watch live sports on tv or sit back with your daiquiri and just enjoy the atmosphere and live music. The choice is yours once you arrive, but the burgers, steaks and other delicious food on offer may have you making a meal of your time here.

Gulf Drive Café & Kokunut Hut

Found in Bradenton Beach and facing the Gulf of Mexico, the popular Gulf Drive Café is a family friendly restaurant and bar situated right at the heart of the white sandy beach. The sensational views of the Gulf Coast make a fabulous backdrop to the dining experience, which is nothing short of spectacular. Gulf Drive Café serves up hearty breakfasts, exquisite lunches and delicious dinners for the hungry, whilst the adjoining Kokunut Hut plays jukebox music and serves cocktails and drinks for the thirsty. Proud to be known as an eco-friendly café too, the Gulf Drive Café is a huge supporter of the turtle season... and with front row seats whilst you dine you can see the turtles as they begin their journey of life and head out to sea. Opening only on weekends; the Gulf Drive Café opens on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00am until 9:30pm and on Sundays from 7:00am until 9:00pm. However, the Kokonut Hut opens daily from 7:00am until 12:00am.

Bridge Tender Inn Dockside Bar & Grille

Situated in the heart of Bradenton Beach, Bridge Tender Inn Dockside Bar & Grille is uniquely accessible by foot, car or even boat. Serving delicious meals and hosting live music, the pet-friendly Bridge tender Inn is a lively and popular hangout for the locals and tourist alike. Plus, with a separate lounge for patrons to enjoy the sports, the bar seems to have a winning combination. Opening every day from 11:00am until 11:30pm, Bridge Tender Inn cooks fresh seafood and serves delicious local cuisine, which comes highly recommended by the locals who frequent the Inn. Car and bike parking is available for the customers to use and the dock allows water traffic to moor up and drop in.

SALT Bar and Table

Located in Bradenton Beach, SALT Bar and Table is a modern coastal restaurant that offers an elevated dining experience with fresh Gulf-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and a stylish yet relaxed island atmosphere. Known for its chic indoor and outdoor seating, SALT combines upscale dining with the laid-back charm of Anna Maria Island, making it a favorite for date nights, celebrations, and sunset dinners near the beach. Guests can enjoy a menu featuring fresh seafood, premium steaks, house-made pasta, creative small plates, and handcrafted cocktails made with locally inspired ingredients and bold coastal flavors. The restaurant is also known for its elegant presentation, welcoming service, and lively atmosphere, including happy hour specials and live music on select evenings. Conveniently located at 2519 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach, SALT Bar & Table is open daily from 3:30 PM to 10 PM, with happy hour offered daily from 3:30 PM to 5 PM. Whether you’re enjoying cocktails with friends or a refined dinner after a day on Anna Maria Island, SALT offers a sophisticated waterfront dining experience with modern coastal flair.

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Drift-In AMI

Nestled into the bustling Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach is the liquor and cocktail lounge Drift-In AMI. The location couldn’t be more perfect as Drift-In AMI seems to catch most of the passers-by. Always busy and creating a good vibe, Drift-In AMI welcomes everyone through its doors... vacationers and locals alike. Serving ice cold drinks of various descriptions, the lounge offers a welcome respite from the scorching sun and the beach. Drift-In opens for its patrons seven days of the week and has a late-night licence to serve alcohol. They open the doors at 07:00 in the morning and remain open until 02:00 in the morning. Late night cocktails and liquors with your friends are definitely on the menu here. Happy hour is twelve hours every day of the week too, from 07:00am until 7:00pm. If you are drinking late, be aware that Anna Maria Island is a residential island and therefore the local working people will need their beauty sleep. Drink respectfully.

Tommy Knockers Saloon (also known as TK's)

Tommy Knockers Saloon in Bradenton Beach is one of the most unique bars on Anna Maria Island. They hold a full liquor licence and always keep the bar fully stocked up. Tommy Knockers Saloon; also known as TK's to the islanders, is a dive bar open to everyone, come along and enjoy a few drinks with friends and maybe make some more whilst you are there. Inside the bar is a strong maritime theme that runs throughout the décor and furnishings. The premises are clean and friendly and see a great deal of returning patrons through its doors. Tommy Knockers Saloon has pool tables and TV’s broadcasting sport. Jukebox music rings out 80’s and 90’s hits and the atmosphere ranges from very chilled and easy going during the day to lively and upbeat on an evening. Vacationers and local residents alike mix well over drinks and island stories. Tommy Knockers Saloon opens every day of the week 11:00am and closes at midnight, except for Fridays and Saturdays when they close at 01:00am.

Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

The Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant is located on Bridge Street, right in the heart of Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island. The layout, décor and settings of the restaurant are more like a homely lodge and not at all what you would expect when you walk inside. Instantly giving the Blue Marlin an intimate and cozy feel to its dining patrons which sets a perfect tone for evening meals, romantic dates and many more intimate occasions. The food served at the Blue Marlin is fresh and sourced locally. In fact, the seafood is caught from the historic fishing village of Cortez... which is only ten minutes away. Freshly caught fish dominates the menu, but seafood is not for everyone, and they cater for all. Each weekend, Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant hosts live music events and cocktails in open air Trapyard, which is their patio-like area outside. You can still have full service and order food from here too. Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant is open six days of the week, closing only on a Sunday. On a Monday through to Thursday, they are open from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Fridays and Saturdays they also open at 5:00pm, but close at the later time of 10:00pm.

Bridge Street Bistro

Have a wander down the popular Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach and check out the Bridge Street Bistro. It’s the gorgeous yellow building on the corner, off the roundabout... you can’t miss it. Boasting fantastic Gulf of Mexico views and an easy-going atmosphere it sounds perfect. The food served here is all fresh and locally sourced produce. Although seafood inspired, the menu caters for all type of diner. From speciality salads to Grassy Key fish... to the fabulous chicken dishes. Desserts are all fresh and homemade too. With three floors to the Bridge Street Bistro, you can dine with options. Either in the shade of the ground floor patio, the enclosure of the second-floor dining room or on the third-floor terrace - you can soak up the Florida sunshine as you dine. Private events are hosted on the second floor where the dining room has a fully licensed and fully stocked bar. Bridge Street Bistro is open all seven days of the week and has a happy hour every day between 1:00 pm and 4:00pm. On a Sunday through to Thursday, they are open from 5:00pm and close at 9:00pm. Fridays and Saturdays they open at 5:00pm too, but close later at 10:00pm.

Island Time Bar & Grill

Primely situated on Gulf Drive South, Island Time Bar & Grill lies in the heart of Bradenton Beach and serves a delicious mix of traditional and culturally home-cooked food of Anna Maria Island. With a great balance of choice, the menu has a range of food from tasty handmade burgers to light snacks... and seafood so fresh it is literally caught and prepared within a matter of minutes. Being close by the sea makes Island Time Bar & Grill quite the romantic setting should you want to dine out on the patio with a loved one and enjoy a late evening meal beneath the setting sun with a prime view of the Gulf of Mexico. Island Time Bar & Grill is on the ground floor of the beautiful blue building on the Bridge Street roundabout. Above us is Bridge Street Bistro for finer dining so the building is huge and cannot be missed. Opening all seven days of the week, Island Time Bar & Grill in Bradenton Beach is well worth stopping for a bite to eat. They open at half past eleven every morning and close at around ten each evening.

Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar Bradenton

Head on over to the Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar in Bradenton and dine on the finest seafood. Choose from tables indoor, outdoor and around the water's edge to enjoy your food surrounded by the most beautiful views of the local scenery and wildlife. The atmosphere at the Swordfish Grill is friendly and welcoming and the staff are always warm and chatty. They seem to live up to their motto that is the restaurant are proud to serve fresh and quality food in a friendly and relaxing setting with music. With no need to book a table reservation in advance you can just drop in on foot or moore up your boat on the restaurants dock and head inside. On the Swordfish Grill menu; you can expect to see all the freshly caught fish incorporated into some pretty awesome chef inspired dishes. For example, Bahamian Conch Fritters as a starter and Lobster Mac and Cheese as a main are just two of the specialities. There are of course non seafood dishes too for the non-seafood lovers in your group. Also, there are lighter dishes too available at the “Raw Bar”. Great food, chilled drinks and live music go together like fish in the ocean... Every Saturday and Sunday lunchtime and each night of the week at the Swordfish Tiki Bar there is Live Music! Booked for their patrons to enjoy with a meal, snacks or even just a few drinks with friends. Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar Bradenton is open every day of the week from 11:00am. On Fridays and Saturdays, they close the doors at 10:00pm, every other day closing is at 9:00pm.

Kokonut Hut

Located at 2801 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, Kokonut Hut is a laid-back beachfront restaurant and bar offering one of the most scenic dining experiences on Anna Maria Island. Situated directly on the sand at the Bali Hai Beach Resort, this tropical island spot is known for its relaxed atmosphere, live music, and stunning Gulf Coast sunset views that make it a favorite among both locals and visitors. Guests can enjoy casual outdoor dining just steps from the beach while sipping tropical cocktails and enjoying fresh coastal cuisine. The menu features island-inspired favorites including seafood baskets, fish tacos, burgers, salads, coconut shrimp, and refreshing frozen drinks perfect for a beach day. The open-air setting and tiki-style vibe create the perfect place to relax after spending time on the water or exploring the island. Kokonut Hut is open daily from 7 AM to 12 AM, making it a popular destination for everything from beachfront breakfast and lunch to sunset cocktails and late-night drinks. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual meal, live music, or breathtaking Gulf views, Kokonut Hut delivers a true Anna Maria Island beach bar experience.

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Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

Situated on the picturesque shores of Bradenton Beach, the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant stands as a quintessential dining destination, embodying the essence of coastal elegance and culinary excellence. With its prime location offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and powdery white sands, this restaurant provides an idyllic setting for patrons to indulge in a memorable dining experience. The Beach House prides itself on its commitment to showcasing the freshest local ingredients, including seafood sourced directly from nearby waters and produce from regional farms, ensuring each dish is a celebration of the vibrant flavors of the Gulf Coast. The menu at the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant is a testament to its dedication to culinary innovation and creativity, featuring a diverse selection of dishes that highlight the bounty of the sea and land. From succulent seafood platters featuring Gulf shrimp and freshly caught fish to mouthwatering steaks grilled to perfection, there's something to satisfy every craving. Accompanied by an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails infused with tropical flavors, dining at the Beach House is a feast for the senses, where guests can savor the flavors of the Gulf while soaking in the breathtaking views of the sunset over the horizon. Beyond its exquisite cuisine, the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant offers a dining experience that is as inviting as it is unforgettable. Whether seated in the elegant dining room with panoramic views of the Gulf or enjoying al fresco dining on the expansive outdoor patio, guests are treated to impeccable service and warm hospitality. With its tranquil ambiance and unparalleled vistas, the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant remains a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike, inviting patrons to savor the essence of coastal living with every visit.

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