50 Best American Restaurants in Bradenton

“nice quaint atmosphere great food a lot to from on the menu would recommend it“

“New favorite in town. Eggtown's food is well worth it. I had the Eggtown Benedict. Yummy.“

“Just had a delicious lunch at Geckos on SR 64! Food was delicious, service (Alexis Stamper) and watching the manager (or whichever position he holds) Scott. I watched him speaking to patrons, helping servers etc. He was all over the dining room participating. Great job, y'all!“

“5 🌟 every time we come. Staff respectfully remembers us is definitely a plus especially the way the world is spinning. Thank you for a great experience from day one!!“

“I’m so happy to have found Post! Went for the first time tonight to celebrate me and my husbands anniversary and we had a wonderful experience! When we were seated we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne. They made our night feel extra special and the food was delicious! To top if off, they even gave us a complimentary slice of mouthwatering cheesecake! Thank you, Post! We can’t wait to come back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“nice quaint atmosphere great food a lot to from on the menu would recommend it“

“Love Bailey B! She was amazing and awesome. Treated our group so well!“

“We had an amazing brunch yesterday! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was rustic and inviting. Our waitress, Beth, was absolutely wonderful—so attentive and cheerful, she really made our experience special! Now, let’s talk about the food! I ordered the fried green tomatoes BLT, and it was fantastic! The combination was delightfully crunchy and packed with flavor. My friends tried a variety of dishes: the BBQ pork baked potato was a hit, truly hearty and satisfying. The shrimp basket was crispy and perfectly cooked, while the BBQ sliders were a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. One of our friends had the fried grouper, which looked delicious and was perfectly seasoned. Oh, and we can’t forget about the Bloody Marys! They were the perfect complement to our meal, refreshing and robust with just the right kick! All in all, this brunch experience was a blast! Great food, awesome service, and a cozy vibe. I can’t wait to go back! 🍽️🥂✨ #BrunchGoals #RoadKillIYKYK #AmazingEats #ThankYouBeth“

“First place we stopped on our trip was a gem! Amazing food, wonderful service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My wife and I came for dinner. The New Age Flatbread was AWESOME. Crust was amazing.. Shrimp Cocktail Great! and Osso Bucco was to die for! The meat fell off the bone and melted in you mouth. Kirby was our server and was just terrific.. She was friendly and very attentive.“

“Our Server Juliana was charming, efficient and attentive in a great way. We 6 totally enjoyed the early-opening quiet, Kitchen provided great meal exactly as “Jules” ordered for us— all ensured every one of us was totally satisfied and serviced.
What an awesome selection of restaurant we made for our rendezvous to catch friends visiting the area who were driving north on I-75 heading home. Thank You Juliana & Applebee's.“

“food is awesome, service is friendly, highly recommend!“

“Always outstanding with the best products available. Service friendly in their beautiful surroundings.“

“The best chicken I have ever eaten in my life. Wife and I will definitely eat there again. Highly recommended“

“On 08-03-2025 I ate at the Sonny's restaurant at 631 67th St Cir E in Bradenton, FL. This is a family-style BBQ restaurant with a very comfortable and welcoming ambiance. I arrived for dinner and was promptly seated. I had their Big Deal Turkey on a bun with fries, a side order of baked beans, and an unsweet tea. My food arrived in a timely manner and was cooked properly. It came exactly as I ordered it and was very tasty. A variety of sauces were available, and I selected the Sweet sauce. My server during my visit was Danielle. She was very efficient, kept my tea glass filled, and responded to any and all requests I had. I have had Danielle for a server several times before, and I consistently receive superior service from her. She is always friendly and courteous and takes a genuine interest in her customers, making sure that they have a positive dining experience. She is a credit and an asset to the business. I recommend this restaurant and will be returning there again to eat.“

“Totally worth the wait for their re-opening! Absolutely amazing food and cocktails and not as pricey as one would think! Amazing, knowledgeable staff…listen to what they say and you won’t be disappointed.“

“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!“

“Excellent service and food! My fav are their Chicken tenders w Honey mustard!“

“good place, but the dog on the bar/barstools has to go. every waitstaff person pets that dog and never wash their hands. if its a service animal, it needs to be on the floor, not being fed at the bar by employees and patrons, which i have witnessed.“

“Far out fries is the definition of food truck food in my opinion! They have a great menu selection of old favorites as well as innovative options to try! I HIGHLY recommend the bacon cheeseburger egg rolls with the Cajun fries. I’m obsessed.“

“It had been a few years since visiting this location. Staff was attentive, food was great.“

“The place is clean and orderly. The management seems to really care for his employees and it shows when the handle the customer. The food is not regular fast food, rather it is cooked to order so it comes to the table hot and tasty. I highly recommend their burgers and their fish platters.“

“Over the top delicious food !!!!every single thing I tasted was so so tasty ,great service, wonderful atmosphere, very personable owner. I would highly recommend it, I’m looking forward to going back .“

“The best burger joint around. They have a great staff of awesome workers that do the job right!!! I’d recommend this to everyone. Right of 64 in a beautiful surroundings. Place is a 5 star for this type of restaurant. Everything on menu is made fresh and it’s so good. I’ve never rated a fast food restaurant but this one is way above the others. Great food, clean, great staff, prices are in line with the food. It’s excellent. The fries and onion rings, cheese curds!!!! Haha it’s ok to have, treat yourself and family. This is the best location in my opinion. It’s east of 75. Worth the extra 5-10 minute drive. Thats my take on this all American classic. Just GREAT!“

“From Roger’s energetic greeting, to Tara’s enthusiastic attention to detail and service, it was a great experience! This place is immaculate (thank Anthony who scrubs booths and tables like an operating room) and happy. Great food and generous portions which equals a good value. The pancakes are a meal by themselves! We eat out every day and this is a wonderful place for breakfast/lunch. Check it out!“

“No matter what time of day I come here for lunch it's never really that crowded waitresses are always nice and pleasant they always answer my questions and the food is brought out within a timely manner, I will keep going here just because of the environment and the food is always great thank you Applebee's“

“friendly service fun atmosphere“

“I can’t hear just for my son to have an interview and I ended up sitting down and eating. The food was amazing. I never ate here before customer service was great. The atmosphere was relaxing kind of because I was there at the end of the day and even though I came in late, the food taste fresh and the hostess was very kind and was my server also and she was very kind even though I was there late the cooks seemed to not mind because the food was definitely fresh“

“Why 25 characters? Good food!“

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

“Burger and Ice Cream was excellent“

“The food is always consistent. The Tri Fecta is a go-to.“

“Really great meal and great cocktails“

“Healthy food that is Delicious.“

“Happy to find this wonderful place, we have been often and every meal was delicious, good service & the specials are delicious“

“I have always loved going to this location. We have only ever had maybe one or two bad visits but the next one always makes up for it. Trinity was an amazing waitress today. She was so attentive. Even the manager came around twice to us to check on us.“

“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!“

“First time customers and will definitely be coming back! Best home fries ever, cabbage beef soup delicious along with other food. Reasonably priced,April was a very pleasant waitress and atmosphere was all good! It was very enjoyable!!“

“My favorite bar is Sarasota/Bradenton. The food reminds me of back home in Pennsylvania. The people remind me of a combination of the best people from the Eagles, Moose, and Elks combined with a family reunion of my favorite family members. I love this place.“

“This is THE SPOT. Wow! Their famous Chicken and biscuit was so delicious, juicy and flavorful. Home fries….yes! Kids had Mickey Mouse pancakes and yes, I snuck a few bites. Also one of the few places with a good coffee menu…thank goodness! Espresso Freddo (cold) hit the spot on a hot day. Service was 100%.“

“I celebrated my birthday at this quaint and unique space last month, and have been back several times since.
Meaghan, the owner, is friendly, accommodating, and a lovely person to chat with.
We have tried just about everything on their food menu, as well as sampled many of their wines. Everything we tried we loved!
We particularly enjoyed the Lola Pinot Noir. As we learned, Lola, is the label of her brother's vineyard in the Sonoma Valley.
Don't expect over-the-top service, expect excellent food, excellent wine, and excellent conversation.
Just love this place! Supporting local restauranteurs is so important. Keep the national chains from absorbing or forcing the mom and pops out.
Cheers to the entire Jennings Provisions team!“

“Excellent Food! I would love to see you expand to Moccasin Wallow Road!“

“Totally worth the wait for their re-opening! Absolutely amazing food and cocktails and not as pricey as one would think! Amazing, knowledgeable staff…listen to what they say and you won’t be disappointed.“

“OMG , I cant explain how awesome and chill this place is. Great music and atmosphere for a place to watch games and drink and eat. The bartender, Jesse, she was absolutely amazing, super attentive and helpful with the menu. I will definitely be back for her and the food.“

“OFFICIALLY the best breakfast in town!!! FRESH FOOD COOKED TO PERFECTION!!! Highly highly recommend me & my husband we’re first timers to this metro diner we ordered the San Francisco Benedict’s & the breakfast burger honestly never had food that tasted so good eggs were perfect burger cooked perfect seasoned fries AMAZING avocado tomato were FRESH METRO DINER JUST GOT TWO REGULARS FOR LIFE!!! I cannot express enough to the cooks hostess and especially our waitress Payton!! (Sorry if I spelt it wrong) such a amazing waitress!!!! She needs a raise for sure!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE KEEP BEING AMAZING!!!“

“The service was amazing 🤩 I am a tough one when it comes to customer service especially because I’ve done it for over 23 years and from the moment I walked through the door a nice young lady named Carley greeted me immediately with a huge welcoming smile 😃 she seemed excited to be here. Carley seated me and alerted my waitress right away. My waitress an amazing energetic and polite young woman named Emily greeted me right away and took my drink order and was back in less than 5 minutes with my drinks. When I was ready to order she took my order and when it came out it was hot and fresh! Their version of the BLT and tomato Basil soup was amazing my compliments to the chef. The lavender lemonade was also To die for! I sat in this establishment for a bit over two hours just observing, and the team that was on duty were amazing. Everyone seem to be smiling and happy and they all were moving at a respectable rate. The customers all seem happy, and I even watched a few hug a few of them, waiters and waitresses. I’ll be back again and again!“

“We love this place!…the food and ambience are fantastic!, plus the service is first rate!…In fact we had the same server we had last May when we were here on vacation and she remembered us!, now that we will be living down here, definitely will be eating there a lot more!…If you want great home cooked food, with Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options, this is the place to go!!!“

“Food came out really quickly. Service was nice and friendly. A bit expensive; although the portion sizes were pretty big. Restaurant only has about six tables and they are closed on Sunday's which seems odd. From the outside it's hard to tell they are open at night as it is so dark.“

“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!“