Restaurant News

50+ new Bradenton-area restaurants, food trucks & places to eat that opened in 2024

2024 brought some tasty new options to the Bradenton area’s dining scene.

They include casual neighborhood restaurants and upscale eateries, plus some new breweries, dessert shops and fast food stops.

The area’s food truck offerings also expanded, with dozens of new mobile restaurants offering dishes from around the world.

Here’s a look at all the new places to eat near you.

New Bradenton area restaurants

AMI Mediterranean Xpress, 5316 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (Temporarily closed due to storm damage)

Beef O’Brady’s, 6581 SR.. 70 E., Bradenton (Changed locations)

Cafe di Lorenzo, 608 Tamiami Trail, Bradenton

C’est La Vie, 9118 Town Center Parkway #102, Lakewood Ranch

Coast Seafood Grill, 5629 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

The Cut Golf & Grill, 2808 10th St. W., Palmetto

Ed’s Tavern, 1305 108th St. E., Bradenton

enRich Bistro, 5239 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton (Reopened in new location)

One of the main dining areas at EnRich Bistro in Bradenton on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
One of the main dining areas at EnRich Bistro in Bradenton on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

First Watch, 14475 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton

Food Hall, 465 Cortez Road W., Bradenton

Frozen World, 3420 U.S. 301, Ellenton (Changed locations)

Godson’s Pizzeria, 3306 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

Jaxx Wing Co., 316 12th St. W., Bradenton

A hamburger platter at Jaxx Wing Co. on Bradenton’s Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.
A hamburger platter at Jaxx Wing Co. on Bradenton’s Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Lakewood Ranch Deli, 8225 Natures Way #111, Lakewood Ranch

The front counter at the Lakewood Ranch Deli.
The front counter at the Lakewood Ranch Deli. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Legacy BBQ, 2443 U.S. 301, Ellenton

Little Jo-To, 5911 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Osaka Sushi & Grill, 8950 U.S. 301 #113, Parrish

Oyster River and The Social at Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, 600 U.S. 41, Palmetto

The Oyster River Rooftop Restaurant at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa on July 3, 2023.
The Oyster River Rooftop Restaurant at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa on July 3, 2023. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Rock N Barrel Bar and Grill, 6916 14th St. W., Bradenton

Scarpino’s, 6152 14th St W., Bradenton (Remodeled and reopened)

Scarpino’s Restaurant in Bradenton is reopening after remodeling and with a new owner. The restaurant features authentic Italian recipes.
Scarpino’s Restaurant in Bradenton is reopening after remodeling and with a new owner. The restaurant features authentic Italian recipes. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Sushi Ramen AMI, 9801 Gulf Drive #7, Anna Maria

Taverna Toscana, 1301 Sixth Ave. W., Bradenton

A dining area at Taverna Toscana at 1301 Sixth Ave. W. on Friday, May 10, 2024.
A dining area at Taverna Toscana at 1301 Sixth Ave. W. on Friday, May 10, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill, 11627 State Road 70 E., Lakewood Ranch

New Bradenton area breweries

Good Liquid Brewing Co., 8980 U.S. 301 N. #138, Parrish

Inner Compass Brewing Company, 10316 Technology Terrace, Bradenton

Sun Lab Brewing Company, 803 17th Ave. W., Bradenton

New Bradenton area fast food restaurants

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings, 2911 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton (inside Walmart)

Chipotle Mexican Grill, 5002 Cortez Road W., Bradenton

Culver’s, 1801 U.S. 301, Palmetto

Gianni’s Pizza Express, 4927 96th St. E., Palmetto

Todd Surdez, who owns Gianni’s Pizza Express with his wife Maia, holds up a fresh pie. The storefront opened recently at 4927 96th Street E., Palmetto.
Todd Surdez, who owns Gianni’s Pizza Express with his wife Maia, holds up a fresh pie. The storefront opened recently at 4927 96th Street E., Palmetto. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Little Caesars Pizza, 5285 30th St. E., Bradenton

Little Caesars Pizza, 8428 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota

Mahana Fresh, 9626 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton

Marco’s Pizza, 5283 69th St. E., Palmetto

McDonald’s, 14655 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton

Subway, 737 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto

Taco Bell, 9410 Buffalo Road, Palmetto

New dessert, ice cream and coffee shops

Goodies Gelato & Coffee, 455 Cortez Road W., Bradenton

Penny’s Ice Cream, 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Rita’s Italian Ice, 1731 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch

New Bradenton area food trucks

Balaton Bites (Hungarian food)

Brooklyn J’s Downtown Eatz (Burgers and hot dogs)

Buonissimo Mobile Italian Kitchen (Italian food)

Charrua Food Truck (Uruguayan food)

La Colmena Catracha (Honduran food)

Habibi Bowls (Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food)

Hacienda Grill (Mexican food)

The Hot Dog Guy (Hot dog boat)

Kawali Fil-Am Asian Kitchen (Filipino food)

Matt’s Diner (Burgers and sandwiches)

Mi Buen Sazón (Honduran food)

Motown Treats (Ice cream and desserts)

PataKong, 3401 14th St. W., Bradenton (Latin American grill)

Pee Wee’s Canteen (Soul food, barbecue and seafood)

Pee Wee’s Canteen is a new Bradenton food truck offering soul food, barbecue, lunch options and more operated by former Manatee County official Lee Washington.
Pee Wee’s Canteen is a new Bradenton food truck offering soul food, barbecue, lunch options and more operated by former Manatee County official Lee Washington. provided photo

Real Food, 6817 Bayshore Road, Palmetto (Seafood and sushi)

Rockin Chili (Chili, burgers, wings and more)

Salt & Pepper by Jerry (Peruvian food)

Savie’s Lunch (Hot dog cart)

The Spiced Kitchen (Burgers and sandwiches)

Sunny Seoul Korean Kitchen, 9750 State Route 64, Bradenton (Korean food)

Sweet Swirls J&J (Churros and crepes)

Taqueria De Leon (Central American food)

Taqueria Los Regios, 5220 14th St. W., Bradenton (Mexican food)

Yoi & Ros Cuban Pizzas (Cuban pizza and bread)

New food catering businesses

Am I Coconuts?, 5400 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (Custom drink coconuts)

Graciously Made (Charcuterie arrangements)

Kingdom Man Catering (Coffee, breakfast and lunch)

The Spare Kitchen (Biscuits and spreads)

The Sophisticated Sandwich, 3413 Cortez Road W., Bradenton

Did we miss a new restaurant that opened in 2024? Send an email with details to rballogg@bradenton.com.

This story was originally published December 31, 2024 at 5:50 AM.

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Ryan Ballogg
Bradenton Herald
Ryan Ballogg is a local news and environment reporter and features writer at the Bradenton Herald. His work has received awards from the Florida Society of News Editors and the Florida Press Club. Ryan is a Florida native and graduate of USF St. Petersburg. Support my work with a digital subscription
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