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Have you tried these new downtown Bradenton restaurants?

Stories by Bradenton Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Downtown Bradenton is having a new restaurant boom.

In the last year, openings include all kinds of new dining options, from casual eateries and cafes to fine dining.

This collection of stories will tell you all you need to know about the vibes and menu offerings at downtown Bradenton's newest restaurants.

Read more below.

An order of 10 wings at Jaxx Wing Co. on Bradenton’s Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.

NO. 1: ‘FOCUS ON THE FOOD.’ POPULAR LOCAL CHICKEN RESTAURANT OPENS SECOND MANATEE LOCATION

The new restaurant specializes in wings and sandwiches. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Several of the drinks served at Good Liquid Brewing Co. including the Vibe Check, Sorority Girl, On Vaca IPA, an Orange wheat, milk stout, House cabernet and prosecco in downtown Bradenton on March 12. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 2: GOOD LIQUID BREWING’S RETURN TO BRADENTON HAS A NEW FEATURE. HERE’S A LOOK INSIDE

The combination brewery, distillery and restaurant recently opened in downtown Bradenton. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

at Sofra in downtown Bradenton. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 3: NEW RESTAURANT BRINGS FINE EUROPEAN FLAVORS TO DOWNTOWN BRADENTON. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

The executive chef comes from an award-winning Michigan restaurant. | Published April 1, 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. 4: ‘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. 5: ‘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

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. 6: ‘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

Owners of Ballerz Pinball Cafe in downtown Bradenton, Jon-Paul Taylor and Eddie Pantoja, on July 2, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 7: BRADENTON’S NEWEST CAFE IS FULL OF PINBALL TABLES. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

Ballerz features over a dozen pinball tables and arcade video games. | Published July 7, 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.