Food scene
Need a bite to eat while on the island ? This place has, great sandwiches, cubans, rueben's and smoked bbq!
15 locals recommend
Smoqehouse
1701 Gulf Dr NNeed a bite to eat while on the island ? This place has, great sandwiches, cubans, rueben's and smoked bbq!
Looking for italian? This is the real deal, authentic as it gets. Perfect for date night or casual night. Don't forget to ask for there cheese bowl flambe!
9 locals recommend
Tiramisu Ristorante Italiano
5215 14th St WLooking for italian? This is the real deal, authentic as it gets. Perfect for date night or casual night. Don't forget to ask for there cheese bowl flambe!
Delicious Japanese Ramen. Cozy little hipster place right off Manatee Rd. On your way back or to the anna maria beaches.
Mitaka Japanese Ramen House
6749 Manatee Avenue WestDelicious Japanese Ramen. Cozy little hipster place right off Manatee Rd. On your way back or to the anna maria beaches.
Right on the way to the beach located right on the water. You will enjoy the seafood, hushpuppies, and chowder. this is outdoor seating only. Make sure to have cash since its a cash only spot.
102 locals recommend
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WRight on the way to the beach located right on the water. You will enjoy the seafood, hushpuppies, and chowder. this is outdoor seating only. Make sure to have cash since its a cash only spot.
If your in the mood for good asian food, this is the spot. Right off Manatee the other main road parallel to Cortez. Sushi and more in this clean quiet and casual spot.
9 locals recommend
Stone Bowl Pan Asian
5516 Manatee Ave WIf your in the mood for good asian food, this is the spot. Right off Manatee the other main road parallel to Cortez. Sushi and more in this clean quiet and casual spot.
You won't want to miss this place. On the rooftop with water views for days. Casual and date night worthy. Big menu to please everyone.
58 locals recommend
Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WYou won't want to miss this place. On the rooftop with water views for days. Casual and date night worthy. Big menu to please everyone.
New York Bagels! Need I say more. There are known for their amazing bagel sandwiches! Very cozy and casual spot right on the island.
Paradise Bagels
3210 E Bay DrNew York Bagels! Need I say more. There are known for their amazing bagel sandwiches! Very cozy and casual spot right on the island.
The perfect spot for baked goods. You can see them making it and boy does it hit the spot. A must try!
Breezy Bakery
11904 Cortez Road WestThe perfect spot for baked goods. You can see them making it and boy does it hit the spot. A must try!
If all you want is something healthy and refreshing then this is the spot to try. Tell them I sent you. Meal replacement shakes and some amaizing energy boosting drinks!
ReVive Nutrition Bradenton
5917 Manatee Avenue WestIf all you want is something healthy and refreshing then this is the spot to try. Tell them I sent you. Meal replacement shakes and some amaizing energy boosting drinks!
88 Live Piano Bar
6640 Cortez Rd WGreat place with great beer. Could be a cute date night.
The Spot Tacos and More
2303 1st StFor when your in the mood for Mexican!
The Fresh Market
6701 Manatee Ave WHealthy grocery options.
Publix Super Market at Rivers Edge
5001 FL-64Local supermarket
Winn-Dixie
1010 53rd Ave EGrocery Supermarket
Best seafood in town. Casual right on the water before crossing bridge to Bradenton Beaches on the island. Owners favorite spot!
98 locals recommend
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WBest seafood in town. Casual right on the water before crossing bridge to Bradenton Beaches on the island. Owners favorite spot!
Sightseeing
Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NWHere you will find the horses enjoying the water. Book horse rides or just simply enjoy watching them at the beach.
18 locals recommend
Palma Sola Causeway Park
9917 Manatee Ave WHere you will find the horses enjoying the water. Book horse rides or just simply enjoy watching them at the beach.
Come check out the manatees in there natural habitat. Go for an early morning walk and enjoy them playing.
10 locals recommend
Portosueno Park
1206 Alcazar DrCome check out the manatees in there natural habitat. Go for an early morning walk and enjoy them playing.
Located west bradenton, one of the closest golf courses and range to the island communities of longboat key, homes beach, and anna maria island.
11 locals recommend
Manatee County Golf Course
6415 53rd Ave WLocated west bradenton, one of the closest golf courses and range to the island communities of longboat key, homes beach, and anna maria island.
Local park and perfect for a nice walk with the family. Beautiful views and water park activities for the kids. FREE
16 locals recommend
Riverwalk Splash Park
452 3rd Ave WLocal park and perfect for a nice walk with the family. Beautiful views and water park activities for the kids. FREE
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club
4260 Ironwood CirOpen to the public and super close!
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWBusch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrClosest Theme Park
City/town information
Tampa
Nightlife for that big city feel. Museums, Aquariums, theme parks and zoo.
Here you will find Siesta Key beaches! Have been rated number 1 beaches in the world.
220 locals recommend
Sarasota
Here you will find Siesta Key beaches! Have been rated number 1 beaches in the world.
Orlando
Home to Mickey Mouse. All Disney theme parks and much more!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bus Route, Uber or Lyft
If you like to walk, a lot of places are at walking distance. Although during the hotter summer months you may want to rethink that.
Don't miss
Weekend Farmers Market on Coquina
All the local goodies. Seasonal only
What to pack
Slippers & bathing suits
You will want to bring your favorite beach gear.