Guidebook for Bradenton

Michele
Guidebook for Bradenton

Food Scene

The view of the Manatee River anytime night or day is great!
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PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
1200 1st Ave W
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The view of the Manatee River anytime night or day is great!
The food is great and it's a lovely walk from the Riverhouse Retreat.
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The Sage Biscuit Café- Downtown
1401 Manatee Ave W
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The food is great and it's a lovely walk from the Riverhouse Retreat.
It's close, and handles everything from cocktails to dinner to dessert. Try dining outside and people watch on Old Main St.
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O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St W
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It's close, and handles everything from cocktails to dinner to dessert. Try dining outside and people watch on Old Main St.
Been on Old Main St. for years- well loved by locals. Great for breakfast or lunch.
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Robin's Downtown Cafe
428 12th St W
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Been on Old Main St. for years- well loved by locals. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Great Italian food-eat inside or out. In the pavilion with shops and salon on Old Main St.
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Fav's Italian Cucina
419 12th St W
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Great Italian food-eat inside or out. In the pavilion with shops and salon on Old Main St.
Great ice cream and a beautiful view of the river!
Corwin's
1000 Barcarrota Ave
Great ice cream and a beautiful view of the river!
Romantic European cuisine & wine!
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Château 13
535 13th St W
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Romantic European cuisine & wine!
Outside, tiki bar & grill on the beach of the Manatee River. Ride our complimentary bicycles here for lunch, dinner or drinks.
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Caddy's Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr E
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Outside, tiki bar & grill on the beach of the Manatee River. Ride our complimentary bicycles here for lunch, dinner or drinks.
Great seafood, just 3 steps off the Riverwalk, ride our bikes here for drinks, dinner, local flair.
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Mattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront Blvd
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Great seafood, just 3 steps off the Riverwalk, ride our bikes here for drinks, dinner, local flair.
Local favorite-best fish tacos anywhere!
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Birdrock Taco Shack
1213 13th Ave W
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Local favorite-best fish tacos anywhere!
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Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St W
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Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
1114 12th Street West
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Drinks & Nightlife

It's an iconic Bradenton brewery and is located in the Village of the Arts with many shops and restaurants run by local artists. Very eclectic.
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Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St W
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It's an iconic Bradenton brewery and is located in the Village of the Arts with many shops and restaurants run by local artists. Very eclectic.
It's been there forever!
Old Main Pub
313 12th Street West
It's been there forever!
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McCabe's Irish Pub
302 Old Main St
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Cork's Cigar Bar
424 Old Main St
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Arts & Culture

Don't skip this if you have kids! It's a great look at the local history and very easy to walk to from the Riverhouse Retreat-the kids and adults will love it! A planetarium with laser light show, a manatee aquarium and Florida natural history museum all under one roof! Also has a really nice gift shop.
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St W
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Don't skip this if you have kids! It's a great look at the local history and very easy to walk to from the Riverhouse Retreat-the kids and adults will love it! A planetarium with laser light show, a manatee aquarium and Florida natural history museum all under one roof! Also has a really nice gift shop.
Brand new live theater right on the river! Check it out.
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Manatee Performing Arts Center
502 3rd Ave W
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Brand new live theater right on the river! Check it out.
Classes for adults and kids alike, plus the art gallery and they boast a great local gift shop
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Art Center Manatee
209 9th St W
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Classes for adults and kids alike, plus the art gallery and they boast a great local gift shop
Eclectic restored artist's village of 1020's cottages. Shops, coffee, drinks, restaurants. Very much a taste of Old Bradenton mixed with new. Eat at Birdrock Taco Shack-owned by local celebrity chef Dave Shiplett.
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Village of the Arts
1227 12th St W
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Eclectic restored artist's village of 1020's cottages. Shops, coffee, drinks, restaurants. Very much a taste of Old Bradenton mixed with new. Eat at Birdrock Taco Shack-owned by local celebrity chef Dave Shiplett.

Shopping

Fine jewelry-Jess has been in Bradenton for years!
Jess Jewelers
1312 6th Ave W
Fine jewelry-Jess has been in Bradenton for years!
Saturday mornings October -April. Shop outdoors on old Main St. for fresh produce, jams, local honey, cheese, bread, baked goods, seafood, plants, jewelry and artisan items.
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Bradenton Farmers Market
400 12th St W
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Saturday mornings October -April. Shop outdoors on old Main St. for fresh produce, jams, local honey, cheese, bread, baked goods, seafood, plants, jewelry and artisan items.
Gently loved designer clothes, shoes and accessories for sale! Hunt for a treasure!
Unique Boutique of the Women's Resource Center of Manatee
417 12th St W
Gently loved designer clothes, shoes and accessories for sale! Hunt for a treasure!
Great local souvenirs. Excellent shell and coastal decor shops. TShirts, island clothing, fresh fruit, vegees.
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Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st St
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Great local souvenirs. Excellent shell and coastal decor shops. TShirts, island clothing, fresh fruit, vegees.
Fun, charming local shops.
Anna Maria Island Shops
3304 E Bay Dr
Fun, charming local shops.
Local flavor, great authentic surf shop.
West Coast Surf Shop
3902 Gulf Dr
Local flavor, great authentic surf shop.
Downtown gifts, clothing, home decor, jewelry. Lovely shop within walking distance.
Gypsea Soul
615 15th St W
Downtown gifts, clothing, home decor, jewelry. Lovely shop within walking distance.
Such cute items! Every lady will want to visit-they carry all sizes.
Pink & Navy
Such cute items! Every lady will want to visit-they carry all sizes.
Souvenirs, beach necessities, gifts and all things Bradenton!
The Beach Shop
Souvenirs, beach necessities, gifts and all things Bradenton!

Essentials

Publix Super Market at Westgate Shopping Center
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Publix Super Market at Palmetto
1101 8th Ave W
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Parks & Nature

Robinson Preserve has hiking/biking/dog walking trails, plus great kayaking. Highly recommend.
It is a wonderful slice of Florida history with Conquistadors and Indians, beautiful walking trails, dog friendly, kids love it!
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DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy
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It is a wonderful slice of Florida history with Conquistadors and Indians, beautiful walking trails, dog friendly, kids love it!
Beautiful walking/biking trails, kayaking, dog walking, great views.
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Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St W
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Beautiful walking/biking trails, kayaking, dog walking, great views.
NW Bradenton great views, walk, run, bike, kayak, dog walk-lovely Old Florida!
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Robinson Preserve
1704 99th Street Northwest
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NW Bradenton great views, walk, run, bike, kayak, dog walk-lovely Old Florida!
Big beautiful beach, lifeguards, restaurant, showers,bathrooms, grills& picnic table, free parking.
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Anna Maria Beach
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Big beautiful beach, lifeguards, restaurant, showers,bathrooms, grills& picnic table, free parking.
Iconic beach featured in The movie “The Perfect Storm”. Big, lifeguards, free parking, bathrooms, pavilions for grilling, eating, gathering.
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Bradenton Beach
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Iconic beach featured in The movie “The Perfect Storm”. Big, lifeguards, free parking, bathrooms, pavilions for grilling, eating, gathering.
Crystal waters, Beer Can Island, boat ramp, preserve with walking trails across street. Many sunset weddings occur here!
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Coquina Beach station
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Crystal waters, Beer Can Island, boat ramp, preserve with walking trails across street. Many sunset weddings occur here!

Sightseeing

If you like history you'll love this historical park! The old church is lovely. Very good educational hands-on experience for kids and adults alike! Cute general store. Bring lunch and picnic.
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Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave E
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If you like history you'll love this historical park! The old church is lovely. Very good educational hands-on experience for kids and adults alike! Cute general store. Bring lunch and picnic.