New restaurant openings in Manatee County for summer 2025

This collection of Bradenton Herald restaurant stories covers the latest restaurant openings, closings and updates.

Explore these tasty new additions to Manatee County's dining scene.

The new Longhorn Steakhouse in the Marketplace Center shown here on May 8, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 1: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR NEW MANATEE COUNTY RESTAURANT

The popular restaurant chain’s newest Manatee County location is now serving guests. | Published May 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

01/8/2021--McGrath’s Irish Ale House opened in November at 8110 Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The dining room got a face lift, including green chairs and dividers between booths. By JamesA. Jones Jr.

NO. 2: THIS LAKEWOOD RANCH RESTAURANT IS CLOSING. IS A REPLACEMENT COMING SOON?

What's next for the Lakewood Ranch eatery? | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

A menu for Shuck It on Main Street in downtown Bradenton on May 28, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 3: ‘DOWN TO SHUCK.’ NEW RAW BAR AND STEAMER HOUSE OPENS IN DOWNTOWN BRADENTON

A new seafood restaurant has opened in downtown Bradenton. | Published May 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Brown Bag owner Joey Bennett holds a pressed Cuban on Main Street in downtown Bradenton on May 28, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 4: ‘WE CAN MAKE ANYTHING YOU WANT.’ THE BROWN BAG SERVES SANDWICHES, MORE IN BRADENTON

The sandwich possibilities go beyond what’s on the menu, the owner says. | Published June 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

7 Brew, an Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee company, has installed a pre-built building at 685 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. The coffee stand is expected to open in July. By Provided photo

NO. 5: A BUILDING ‘POPPED UP OVERNIGHT’ IN BRADENTON. IT’S FOR THIS NEW COFFEE CHAIN

There are more than 20,000 flavor combinations at this coffee stand. | Published June 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

A new Ed’s Tavern is opening in the Gateway Commons Shopping Center in Palmetto. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 6: ‘A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.’ BRADENTON-AREA SPORTS BAR PLANS BIG NEW RESTAURANT

The new location will have a sports simulator and private party room. | Published June 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Brisket, ribs, turkey and sides served on a tray at the Twisted Pit BBQ on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 7: ‘SOMETHING DIFFERENT.’ NEW MANATEE RESTAURANT SERVES TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUE

The restaurant opened in May. | Published June 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Clementine’s owner, Sky Kirkwood, holds an acai bowl at her eatery in downtown Bradenton. They specialize in natural, plant-based food with ingredients that are locally sourced. June 11, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 8: ‘SQUEEZE THE DAY.’ NEW HEALTHY FOOD & DRINK CAFE COMES TO DOWNTOWN BRADENTON

The family-run cafe puts its own spin on acai bowls, breakfast and more. | Published June 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Lemon blueberry treats at Sweet Hut Bakery at 419 Cortez Road West on June 11, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 9: ATLANTA-BASED BAKERY EXPANDS WITH A NEW BRADENTON STORE. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

It’s the first one in Florida. | Published June 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.