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What restaurants have recently closed around Bradenton?

Stories by Bradenton Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Some local favorites in the Bradenton area's dining scene have recently said goodbye.

This collection of stories highlights local restaurants that recently closed, including in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish, as well as on Anna Maria Island. Several eateries suffered from hurricane damage in 2024, and others faced economic challenges.

Read more about these recently closed restaurants below.

New owners at Raven Pizza and More in Parrish have introduced fresh menu items, including a Margherita pizza.

NO. 1: IS THIS MANATEE PIZZERIA CLOSED FOR GOOD? OWNER WANTS TO MAKE A COMEBACK 

“People reacted in a way that was bigger than I was expecting.” | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The Seafood Shack after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 16, 2024. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 2: WHICH BRADENTON-AREA RESTAURANTS CLOSED IN 2024? LOCAL FAVORITES THAT SAID FAREWELL

Manatee County lost some iconic restaurants in 2024 — several due to hurricanes. | Published December 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ryan Ballogg

01/8/2021--McGrath’s Irish Ale House opened in 2020 at 8110 Lakewood Ranch Main Street. By JamesA. Jones Jr.

NO. 3: THIS LAKEWOOD RANCH RESTAURANT IS CLOSED. IS A REPLACEMENT COMING SOON?

The space has been home to several restaurants. | Published May 29, 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.