45 Best Bars near Bradenton Beach

“Had a great experience at SALT, the food, the service, and the atmosphere were phenomenal! We ordered the king crab, truffle fries, gnocchi + steak medallions, ribeye, kids linguine, and the pina colada cheesecake- everything was so, so good!!!! We basically ordered everything our waitress recommended to us, and there was zero disappointment! Also- whoever makes the espresso martinis (I love you) amazing! 10/10“

“We come to Florida every year and this is our first stop. Love this bar. Great people and awesome bartenders 🩵“

“The food was delicious with very generous portions. The daiquiri’s were so good! The service was great and the prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this place!“

“One of my favorite spots on the island is this place, especially when Olivia is our server. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, she knows just how to lift my spirits; I can't stand boring servers. The street tacos are fantastic, and the nachos are a must. The margaritas are always strong and never watered down. Thanks for the great experience, Olivia and team!“

“100 % recommend! Delicious food! Beautiful place with the water front. Great staff.“

“This was our first time here and we were really impressed witht the quality of the food. The Mahi dinner was exceptional!“

“I finally discovered a little slice of Hungarian paradise in Florida! From authentic wines and refreshing Hungarian beer to perfectly seasoned dishes and heavenly desserts, every bite and sip feels like home. Truly unforgettable!“

“Live jams and cold beer! Great spot for friends and good times!“

“Had a great nite with Family & friends. Drinks were cold , bartenders were great attentive, and very personable. I great place to relax , meet people and enjoy being with family & friends!“

“I work here and it’s a great place to have a nice cold beer and meet some friends!!“

“Awesome place!! Friendly atmosphere!!“

“We had a fantastic experience at Compass Bar & Chill -- thanks to our wonderful server, Cindy. She was incredibly friendly and hospitable, making us feel right at home from the moment we sat down at the pool area. Cindy promptly took our drink orders and brought them with a smile, then followed up to take our food order. Everything—from the delicious fish tacos to the perfectly cooked quesadillas—was spot on. She checked in to make sure everything was to our liking, and her attentive service truly stood out. Five stars all the way!“

“They actually open at 7am!“

“Very clean establishment. The bathrooms are large and very clean. The bartender was super nice and friendly. You can order beer, mixed drinks and wine but don't expect food. However, the bartender had no problem allowing us to bring food in. He even provided plates and napkins for us.“

“great bar, great staff! love this bar! it is so welcoming. I will be back!“

“This place is pretty cool a nice atmosphere with the music not too loud, decent prices, and the pizza is decently good for a bar that isn’t really a restaurant. I’ve been here 3 times for the pizza and each time it’s not an Italian restaurant quality but it beats the heck out of dominoes or Pizza Hut. The bar tender with the long hair, he is super nice, very attentive, and an awesome overall due. Give them a try.“

“Amazing food, service and staff. Very pleased to have discovered this wonderful hidden diamond on the water! My new favorite! The baked oyster sampler was a palette of flavors that did not disappoint. Highly recommend.“

“great bar makes you feel like home“

“Canadian Legion Member for 45 years. I have been coming to the Post 24 Legion for the past 23 years and find it is top notch in every way possible. The Legion is a wonderful building with so many activities, friendly patrons, super staff who serve wonderful meals. I feel extremely lucky to have such a wonderful place to attend during my 6-month snowbird winter here. With much thanks, Wayne“

“Best place ever!! 👍🤘😊 First time here, met the most amazing people“

“Awesome 4th of July party! Fast, friendly service, fireworks, fire spinners, and the DJ kept the whole party upbeat! Will be back again!“

“My new favorite LBK restaurant! The Grouper Ruben is AMAZING!“

“Cassie goes above and beyond she’s very attentive and I respect her for that but one thing I will always make sure is she will always protect me and my disability’s she will always be sure we are good one thing she will listen too is your needs 💕 I love you boo and thank for always kprotecting me ‼️“

“Yummy breakfast ! Eggs Benedict“

“Great service thanks guys will be going back“

“If you can overlook the cigarette smoke. This bar offers awesome karaoke and Bingo events. They also have 3 or 4 Valley pool tables. There's always groups waiting to play on the pool tables. I believe that Sunday afternoons, they offer free pool.“

“I would give the service a 10. Charles at the bar was Outstanding! Great recommendations on cocktails and dinner. We will be back to this beautiful resort/hotel and of course Roof Top restaurant thanks to Charles at the bar at Oyster River Rooftop Restaurant!“

“Genuine, kind and fun bartenders“

“Quick and delicious late lunch - the steak and cheese was awesome, and so was the cheeseburger! Friendly service and fair prices - can’t beat it!“

“The waitresses and the people that worked there are absolutely gorgeous and really friendly everybody. There was really nice. The food was really good at the time I went there. It was early evening and I had a hamburger fries and a Coke and it was delicious. It's just a fun place to go, really Beachy. I don't know how to describe it“

“Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Ellenton, FL After spending the day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, my fiancé and I decided to stop by Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Ellenton—and we’re so glad we did! We ordered fried oysters, French fries, and cheese grits, and everything was absolutely delicious. The oysters were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside. The cheese grits were just the way I like them—nice and thick—and the fries were a great complement to the meal. Even better, our food arrived quickly and fresh. Our waitress, Lilly, was fantastic, providing friendly and attentive service. We also appreciated how the rest of the staff greeted us warmly as we walked through the restaurant. It’s little details like that that make a place feel extra welcoming. The restaurant itself was clean and well-kept, including the bathrooms, which is always a big plus. Anna Maria Oyster Bar now has four locations, and after this experience, I’d definitely visit again. If you’re in the Ellenton area and craving fresh seafood with great service, this spot is a must-try!“

“We come here every year for the atmosphere and food. Our server, Chris, was top notch! Love this restaurant and it’s a must on every trip we take there.“

“Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Ellenton, FL After spending the day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, my fiancé and I decided to stop by Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Ellenton—and we’re so glad we did! We ordered fried oysters, French fries, and cheese grits, and everything was absolutely delicious. The oysters were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside. The cheese grits were just the way I like them—nice and thick—and the fries were a great complement to the meal. Even better, our food arrived quickly and fresh. Our waitress, Lilly, was fantastic, providing friendly and attentive service. We also appreciated how the rest of the staff greeted us warmly as we walked through the restaurant. It’s little details like that that make a place feel extra welcoming. The restaurant itself was clean and well-kept, including the bathrooms, which is always a big plus. Anna Maria Oyster Bar now has four locations, and after this experience, I’d definitely visit again. If you’re in the Ellenton area and craving fresh seafood with great service, this spot is a must-try!“

“Great staff and fun people! Place is always clean and the bartenders are always friendly. Had a great time with Kim (bartender). Play the shake of the day and have a cold one!!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed my first time here. The Salmon Bowl was amazing, as well as the calamari. We had Madison as our bartender/waitress. She was truly a gem !“

“Been going there for years ! Never had a bad meal and the music talent is great ! Whoever is on the grill cooking those steaks gets it right every time! Keep up the good work ! You guys rock!“

“The best hole in the wall/dive bar around. Great atmosphere and consistent food. Bar staff is awesome and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. I’ve taken numerous guest, relatives, clients there. Awesome place to sit and have a few drinks, eat decent food and listen to some good music from the past.“

“Top notch! The food was delicious and beautifully presented! A must stop when you are on the island!! Melissa and a cute fun lil lady whose name begins with the letter T.. took care of our group and went above and beyond with stories and history.. and even felt Rex around us… cute decor and excellent cocktails!“

“Wonderful staff. Took my granddaughter who goes to IMG for supper. Excellent food and service! Thank you!“

“It’s a shame someone can’t get this place going again! Like everyone says hands down best steak sandwich in town and I agree ! Apparently the owner of building wants 7k rent that’s a big nut to crack to turn a profit! So sad to see such a great place go out of business! Hope they can reorganize ??“

“A very pleasant surprise that we stumbled upon. We decided to drive back into IMG at the 53rd Street entrance. We found the Legacy hotel. That’s where we found the cozy Icon grill. It happened to be happy hour an appetizers were half off along with drink specials. The food was excellent and we have shared this special place with many friends. The atmosphere was a bit loud since it sits almost in the hotel lobby. The outside is quiet and beautiful, sitting on a small lagoon.“

“Had a great anniversary dinner! The staff decorated our table with golden rose petals and ‘Happy Anniversary' sign. A little detail that made us feel very special. Aron was amazing. He was attentive but didn't pester us unnecessarily. He made great recommendations from both the wine list and the menu. Definitely recommend, and will return!“

“Food is always good great atmosphere“

“Love the amazing friendly atmosphere. Great food, great music and especially our bartender Trever. He always makes sure you have exactly what you need and what you want. Pay attention to detail.!“

“food was awesome..we sat at the bar and Scott was a great bartender/waiter..“