Our favorite restaurants
Popi's Place
6409 Manatee Ave WBreakfast served all day and a wonderful coffee shop!
Great food, live music and right on the Manatee River
45 locals recommend
Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill
5717 18th St EGreat food, live music and right on the Manatee River
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NRiverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
995 Riverside DrRiverside Cafe
955 Riverside DrMotorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WMattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront BlvdGreat food and live music most nights!
Caddy's Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr EMovie theaters
Small theater tucked into downtown Lakewood Ranch surrounded by boutiques and restaurants.
AMC Bradenton 20
2507 53rd Ave ERegal Cinemas Oakmont 8
4801 Cortez Rd WMatinees (before 6 pm) are $2.00 tickets
Evening (after 6 pm) are $2.50 tickets
6 locals recommend
Parkway 8 Cinema
6300 Lockwood Ridge RdMatinees (before 6 pm) are $2.00 tickets
Evening (after 6 pm) are $2.50 tickets
Shopping
Ellenton Outlet Mall station
5461 Factory Shops Blvd
Ellenton, FL 34222
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami TrailParks
GT Bray Park station
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkToll required, but has amazing views
Camping
Dog park/beach
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWBeaches
Anna Maria Beach
Bradenton Beach
Longboat Key
Siesta Beach
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd