35 Best Seafood Restaurants in Bradenton

“Island living. Most welcoming people and great spot out of the fray. Cold beer and wine and excellent grouper bites.“

“Excellent!!!! Unexpected. Very happy to find this restaurant. Delicious food, served beautifully, seasoned to perfection, and our server, Linda, added to the great experience. Go!“

“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!“

“Pizza was fantastic! Serves was amazing and friendly! Highly recommend! We will be back!“

“We have been coming to the island for 5 years and have missed this little Gem, until tonight! Outstanding service, waitress was awesome , Manager’s tonight on point and the crab boils off the chart good! We will be back ! And often! Oklahoma ladies !“

“Happy we went. True Jumbo crabs!“

“The food was great the place was beautiful bathroom clean the waitress was very nice everything was good“

“Great food and great service. Jimmy was amazing!“

“Great grouper tacos!! Friendly staff and fast service! Coleslaw is 10/10!! Will definitely be coming back!“

“I love Sam's!!!! I feel right at home!! I get hugs and 5 star treatment when I'm there. Great food and lots of laughs!!! I recommend this place for sure!!!! Thank y'all for what you do!!!!!“

“Juan was our waiter and he was great! The food was hot, served timely; he anticipated refills; we didn't have to track him down to ask for something. It was a totally wonderful dining experience and we will ask for him again!“

“I made reservations for my friend's birthday and 2 other guests were joining us. Unfortunately the reservation went to another Tiramisu in another city. Therefore, no reservations showed when our party arrived. The host was icey, lacked empathy or understanding. He was extremely demeaning and haughty. Finally sat us at a table next to the kitchen which was appreciated. Our waiter was stellar and made everything feel friendly again. The food was outstanding......every course. Im a local for 48 years but the host made me feel like an idiot. Never smiled (not to anyone else arriving later). Maybe not the best first impression to offer your patrons.“

“Stopped in for lunch with the family and was very impressed with the quality and taste“

“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.“

“Absolutely our favorite restaurant! The owners, staff all make you feel at home. The service, food, wine, music and atmosphere is perfect. Scarpino’s is definitely are GO To Spot, whether by ourselves or hosting company. Be sure to check it out! Ciao, Ciao!“

“A nice place with nice servers. Food was reasonably priced and very good. My hubby is somewhat picky, so when he likes a place, that's unusual. He mentioned how the oil in which his food was fried had to be fresh. No old oil taste. Each day has a different special, so you may want to check before you go.“

“My son and I are visiting my aunt here in Bradenton and she asked us what we wanted to eat for dinner. Since my husband typically doesn’t like when I cook or eat fish, I told her I’d like to find a good fish restaurant. :) She took us to seasons 52 and it did not disappoint. I had the trout and it was amazing!!!! The seasoning on the fish, potatoes and asparagus was top notch, and the portions were so filling. We ate until we were stuffed. Matthew was our server and he was so knowledgeable and took great care of us. The room was a little dark for my taste, but I understand it was the ambience for probably more of a date night vibe rather than family dinner. In all, I would highly recommend seasons 52. If I lived closer, I would definitely make this a regular stop.“

“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.“

“Ordered the seafood pineapple dish, and it made my day. The flavors all came together, and the amount of fresh seafood was more than ample. The tables are clean, and the plating of the dishes is suberb. I sample a margarita and realized we will be returning.“

“Really nice restaurant with authentic Greek cuisine, portions were tasty and a good size, wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. We will definitely be back.“

“Takos is easily the best Mexican food I have had in the Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton area. Staff are friendly and quick. Lucy is the best!“

“EVERYTHING! MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT!“

“This is my first time coming to this area of Florida. I had nothing to eat so I decided to try some manje ayisyen from this part of town! I was surprise to see that there were Haitians in Bradenton. The griot with banan peze and diri gratin was delicious! I definitely have a full stomach! I’ll definitely come back when I’m in town.“

“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.“

“Just returned from a great short trip to Bradenton Fl. Had a chance to visit here briefly. Wasn't sure what to expect due to some negative reviews. As a veteran server myself, I was very impressed with the food quality and service as well as the view. Started out with Cajun shrimp. Yum! Onto Pasta Primavera. Cooked perfectly. I always say all diners should have to do this job double shift just for one day. I totally recommend this restaurant while in the area.“

“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.!“

“We have never had Thai Cuisine before and could not be more pleased with the food. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. The service was excellent, portion size and prices were great! Highly recommend 🙂!“

“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.“

“Delicious food friendly attentive service ! Big menu many mouth watering choices!“

“Good Food and Super Friendly Staff! definitely recommend it!“

“Eric was awesome, from the moment we pulled up to place our order till we pulled away from the window. Our food was delicious and everything was perfect. We will definitely be back soon!!“

“Morgan is a fantastic server me and my other high school football OFFICALS have been requesting Morgan to be our server on a Friday night after our games she does a fantastic job“

“Excellent service. Delicious food. The best chinese buffet out of all of the buffets (I’ve tried 4). The owner was extremely polite. The waitress was exceptionally nice. This is a top establishment. The hibachi grill in the back makes delicious steak, salmon… it’s an incredible place“

“Highly recommend this place the staff is great very convenient food always on point hot and ready! Love there bacon wrapped shrimp and pepper steak. If you are looking to take the family out for a night look no further than the panda buffet.“