New restaurants with tasty offerings. Here’s a list of recent openings around Bradenton

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been undeniably tough on the restaurant industry.

While some local restaurants have sadly closed for good (R.I.P., Sweet Tomatoes), other plucky business owners have forged ahead, opening new places to eat in Manatee County.

Among the fresh additions to our dining scene are restaurants specializing in pizza, barbecue, steak, seafood and international cuisines. There are brand new, locally-owned eateries to try and some well-known restaurant chains that have added locations in the Bradenton area. And there are some new stops for dessert, too.

Hungry yet?

Here’s a list of all the new food offerings just waiting to be tasted. Bon appétit.

New restaurants in Manatee County

3 Natives, 11577 70th Terrace E., Lakewood Ranch. Florida-based health fare chain featuring acai bowls, smoothies, juices, wraps, salads and more. 3natives.com. 941-751-1119.

88 Live Piano Bar, 6640 Cortez Rd. W. #A, Bradenton. A new spot for live music, good drinks and light bites. 88-live-piano-bar.business.site. 941-900-1133.

A&K Shore Shack. This traveling food trailer’s specialty is shrimp. Choose from several styles of shrimp tacos and po’ boys, plus sides. facebook.com/akshoreshack. 941-539-4719.

Alice Scooper’s, 1057 Riverside Drive Palmetto. Offering up small-batch, homemade ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes, including keto-friendly, dairy-free and vegan options. alicescoopers.com. 941-243-6621.

Atria Cafe, 4120 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Artisan bread, pastry and coffee. atria.cafe. 941-751-1016.

Atypical Kitchen, 2539 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton. This delivery-only, “virtual kitchen” offers barbecue to your door with menu items including smoked meat plates, barbecue tacos, barbecue sandwiches, salads and sides. atypicalkitchen.com. 941-744-0744.

Bamboo Island Bar, 119 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Gourmet bites, shareable plates and festive drinks within walking distance of the beach. bambooislandbar.com. 941-803-6416.

Big Mama’s Boricua Café, 3103 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Family-owned food truck serving authentic Puerto Rican eats in Bradenton. bigmamasboricuacafe.com. 941-202-2227.

Bourbon And Bones Chophouse, 8205 Natures Way #119, Lakewood Ranch. Elevated steakhouse offering a menu of aged cuts and other hearty mains and appetizers, as well an extensive selection of whiskeys, craft beers and more for sipping. bourbonandboneslw.com. 941-893-5403.

The Breakfast Company, 7246 55th Ave. E., Bradenton. The Breakfast Company lives up to its name with a full menu of tasty dishes to start your day, including pancakes, french toast, waffles, omelets, skillets and more. There’s also a full lunch menu with offerings like burgers, sandwiches soups and salads. thebreakfastcompanyfl.com. 941-201-6002.

Bún-Haus Vietnamese Kitchen, 5231 University Parkway #105, University Park. Full menu of Vietnamese cuisine, including Banh mi, pho, noodle bowls and Vietnamese coffee. bunhaus.com. 941-702-6066.

Chick-fil-A, 5489 University Parkway, Sarasota. Chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and lemonade: a beautiful combination. chick-fil-a.com. 941-263-3341.

Coastie Cookin. Contact or follow on Facebook for daily location. Veteran owned-and-operated food truck plating up burgers, wings, pork tenderloin and other comfort foods. facebook.com/coastiecookin. 941-304-9192.

Coconut Culture Frozen Desserts, 5917 Manatee Ave. W. #501, Bradenton. This local ice cream shop provides frosty treats sourced from Wisconsin, “the dairy state.” Enjoy a scoop, a sundae, a banana split, or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, the “ice cream nachos.” coconutculturefrozendesserts.com. 941-254-7180.

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton. Chef Dave Shiplett of BirdRock Taco Shack is venturing into new culinary territory with a soul food concept featuring eclectic Southern eats and art. facebook.com/Cottonmouth-southern-soul-kitchen-111832750594326.

Cuban-Mex, 2800 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. A stationary food truck with outdoor seating and a bountiful menu of Mexican and Cuban favorites. facebook.com/el.rincon.125. 941-226-3271.

Daiquiri Deck, 107 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Beach-ready Florida restaurant chain offering shellfish, seafood, sandwiches, a bounty of appetizers and signature frozen drinks. daiquirideckannamaria.com. 941-253-3300.

Florence’s Brooklyn Pizzeria, 3306 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Florence’s is here to satisfy cravings for pizza, calzones, subs, pasta, lasagna and more. florencesbrooklynpizzeria.com. 941-251-6005.

Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar, 12332 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton It’s always 5 o’ clock at Floridays, part of a new Jimmy Buffet-inspired hotel located alongside Anna Maria Sound. Surf and turf served in style. floridays-annamaria.com. 941-741-8700.

Gold Star Donuts, 1246 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. After a years-long closure in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, local favorite Gold Star Donuts is back in all of its sugary fried glory. 941-755-1225.

Jerry’s Grill & Bowl, 1210 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto. Casual and modern Mediterranean fare including bowls, salads and kabob. jerrysgrillandbowl.com. 941-479-7381.

Ice Cream La Oaxaqueña, 2201 14th St. W., Bradenton. Serving up ice cream and colorful desserts. facebook.com/icecreamlaoax. 941-748-4629.

M&J Comfort Kitchen, 5108 15th St. E., Bradenton (inside of Oneco Farmers Market). This hidden gem serves up Central and South American-based seafood dishes. facebook.com/MJKitchenandPostreria. 941-807-1272.

McGrath’s Irish Ale House, 8110 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch. This new addition to Lakewood Ranch’s dining scene offers “Irish family recipe-inspired dishes” and traditional pub fare, from shepherd’s pie to fish and chips. For drinks, choose from a specialty cocktail menu, whiskey or one of the many beer options. mcgrathsirish.com. 941-210-4398.

Mean Deans Local Kitchen, 6059 26th St. W., Bradenton. Experienced restaurateur Dean Donnelly’s new concept offers a menu of fun yet elegant dishes with “From the Farm” and “From the Sea” options, plus sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, salads, soups and unusual appetizers. meandeanslocalkitchen.com. 941-251-5435.

Mellie’s New York Diner, 10508 S.R. 64, This is the newest of this Bradenton-based deli’s three locations. Breakfast, lunch and locally-made ice cream are up for grabs at the drive-thru. melliesnewyorkdeli.com. 941-896-3543.

Opita Burgers, 5303 14th St. W. Bradenton. This Colombian fast food truck has burgers, sandwiches, empanadas and more to offer. opitaburgers.com. 941-330-4468.

Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar, European cuisine reigns supreme at this new eatery, with plenty of pasta dishes and wines to sample. Italian, French and Mediterranean tastes are represented. pestoflorida.com. 941-201-4167.

Pho House, 7240 55th Ave. E., Bradenton. Vietnamese delights served in authentic fashion. pho.restaurant. 941-567-6377.

Rainbow Island, Formerly Number 1 China Kitchen, this Hong Kong-style Chinese eatery has an inviting menu of fried rice, chicken, pork, beef and seafood dishes, noodles, tempura and vegetarian offerings. 5209 33rd St. E., Bradenton. rainbowislandbradenton.com. 941-751-5773.

The River Road Stop, 131 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton. A stationary food truck delivering hardwood-smoked, barbecue goodness to eastern Manatee County. theriverroadstop.com. 941-201-6114.

Riviera Mediterranean Grille, 8742 State Rd. 70 E., Lakewood Ranch. From hummus and babaganoush to pita wraps, kabobs and gyros, Riveria Mediterranean Grille has you covered for traditional Greek fare. Don’t forget a piece of baklava. rivieramediterraneangrille.com. 941-751-7600.

Salt & Pepper Cafe, Enticing breakfast and lunch menus and fresh-baked goods await at this downtown Bradenton cafe. There’s also a special to-go only breakfast menu offered from 5:30-7:30 a.m. on weekdays for early risers. saltandpeppercafefl.com. 941-216-4096.

Solorzano’s Pizzeria, 5897 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota. The trademark phrase at this local chain of pizzerias is “Nobody makes pizza like we do.” nobodymakespizzalikewedo.com. 941-358-9861.

The Saucy Crawfish, 3142 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. This Florida chain’s Creole and Cajun-inspired pickings include shrimp, crab, lobster and shellfish, gumbo and dirty rice. thesaucycrawfish.com. 941-251-6663.

Southern Smoked by JP. Contact or follow on Facebook for weekend location. This food truck is all about good barbecue. Specializing in Texas brisket, St. Louis-style ribs and Southern sides. facebook.com/Southern-Smoked-by-JP-103678881109911. 941-720-8815.

Street Side, 1201 Sixth Ave. W., Bradenton. This walk-up coffee shop concept from the same folks behind the Bowled Life food truck and cafe is a perfect spot for a quick bite or caffeine fix in downtown Bradenton. Enjoy acai bowls, salads, avocado toast, desserts and a full coffee menu. bowledlife.com.

Taco Bell, 5298 33rd St. E., Bradenton. Yes, they broke hearts everywhere this summer when they canceled the potato taco. But who else is going to be there to fulfill your late night burrito craving? tacobell.com.

Tato D’Chef, 1522 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton. This food truck serves up authentic Puerto Rican delights. facebook.com/TatoDChef. 941-527-8252.

Urban Taco, 11161 E S.R. 70, Lakewood Ranch. Build-your-own taco, burrito, bowl or quesadilla joint. urbantacofl.com. 941-253-0911.

U-Yee Sushi & Hibachi, 7349 University Parkway, Bradenton. Hibachi, tempura, teriyaki and extensive sushi offerings are on the menu at U-Yee. uyeesushigrill.com. 941-358-3996.

Wendy’s, 11727 70th Terrace E., Bradenton. A new Wendy’s is here to fulfill Lakewood Ranch’s burger, fry and Frosty cravings. wendys.com. 941-727-5995.

Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill, 5313 19th St. E., Ellenton. This long-anticipated waterside hangout features surf and turf, pizza, pasta, tacos and tiki drinks. thewhiskeyjoes.com. 941-263-3111.

Yummy Tokyo Asian Fusion Bistro, 9552 Buffalo Rd., Palmetto. Poke bowls, sushi, hibachi, Japanese fried rice and more await at Yummy Tokyo. yummytokyofl.com. 941-729-9777.

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

This story was originally published September 2, 2020 at 1:34 PM.