Restaurant with Miami roots coming to the Bradenton area. It brings tapas and more
A new restaurant is coming to University Town Center’s West District.
Construction is underway for Bulla Gastrobar. The restaurant, which began in the Miami area, features a modern Spanish menu. Various shareable tapas, paellas, cheeses and cured meats dot the menu.
A construction timeline or opening date has not been publicly announced.
Bulla, pronounced boo-yah, has locations in four states. The original restaurant’s success in Coral Gables led to an expansion in 2016 when Bulla opened in Doral, according to company history.
Bulla Gastrobar coming to Bradenton area
The casual eatery, open for brunch, lunch and dinner, also has restaurants in Tampa, Winter Park and Atlanta.
The menu has slight variations between locations, though tapas features prominently. Tapas are appetizers or shared small plates popular throughout Spain.
The Tampa location’s menu offers over two dozen small plate options, with items like sauteed garlic shrimp, chicken croquettes, cannelloni and gazpacho soup. There’s also a selection of cured meats and cheeses, Spanish rice dishes and mains including short ribs, steak, salmon and burgers.
The restaurant has an extensive drink menu featuring beer, cocktails, sangria, wine and non-alcoholic options.
Bulla offers catering and event options, and reservations can be made in advance.
For more information, visit BullaGastrobar.com.
This story was originally published April 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM.
