Cortez Bait & Seafood Retail
$$ • Seafood
Hours:
12110 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
(941) 794-1547
About Cortez Bait & Seafood Retail
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We were in the store last week and purchased swordfish that was recommended by the person working behind the counter. He said it was just cut that day. He also recommended some shrimp that tasted like lobster he said. We got home and made it and were so disappointed. We couldn’t even finish our meals. Neither of them were fresh!! The shrimp we’re kind of mushy in the swordfish not fresh at all!! We will never be back!!
This place is fabulous!! Been coming here for 4 years! We’re from the north and we don’t have markets like this. The staff is very nice and very knowledgeable. Always a pleasure to purchase anything from the folks here.
Best bait around. Can’t get it any better
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 6PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 6PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 6PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 6PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 6PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 6PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 5PM |
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Cortez Bait & Seafood Retail is a top choice for seafood enthusiasts, offering a wide selection of fresh fish and shellfish. The knowledgeable and friendly staff provide valuable information on fishing and equipment, and they even offer suggestions for seasoning and preparation. Customers appreciate the clean and welcoming environment of the market. The Mahi fillets are a standout item, and the seasoned peel and eat shrimp are praised for their size and taste. Many reviews highlight how fresh the seafood is, often describing it as right off the boat—never frozen—and noting the great selection of local options. The house-made cocktail sauce and the crab cakes are also highly recommended. Whether you're looking for fish, shrimp, grouper, or red snapper, the market provides quality seafood at competitive prices, making it a highly recommended spot on the island.