New restaurants coming to Bradenton and Manatee County FL

Hello readers, and welcome to the Bradenton Herald's Restaurant Recap.

Explore what's new and coming soon in Manatee County's dining scene with our latest stories below.

The “Star Luca” pizza at Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, seen March 6, 2018, made the small Miami Beach, Florida, pizzeria a big hit and spurred nationwide growth. By Emily Michot

NO. 1: A MIAMI RESTAURANT WITH ‘EXTRAORDINARY PIZZAS’ IS COMING TO MANATEE COUNTY

An artisan pizzeria with Florida roots is coming to a bustling area of Manatee County. | Published September 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The Detroit dog at Kelsey’s Coney and Deli at 7824 Cortez Road West in Bradenton. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 2: NEW RESTAURANT BRINGS ICONIC DETROIT FOOD TO BRADENTON. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

A new Bradenton restaurant and deli is bringing some Detroit classics to the local food scene. | Published September 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The indoor dining area at Good Liquid Brewing Co. in downtown Bradenton on March 12. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 3: GOOD LIQUID CLOSES DOWNTOWN BRADENTON RESTAURANT AFTER 6 MONTHS. HERE’S WHY

Good Liquid Brewing Co. | Published September 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Poppo’s Taqueria has four locations, all of them in Bradenton. The restaurant’s tortillas are made fresh to order.

NO. 4: A MANATEE COUNTY RESTAURANT POPULAR FOR TACOS AND BURRITOS IS EXPANDING

A local restaurant chain specializing in San Francisco-style Mexican street food is expanding. | Published September 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

CAVA is opening a fourth location in Fort Worth, this time near a southern shopping center.

NO. 5: A NEW MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT WITH BOWLS AND PITA IS COMING TO BRADENTON

CAVA, a popular Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, is coming to East Manatee. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Seasons 52 at 7115 SR-64 on September 23, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 6: SEASONS 52 OPENS FIRST MANATEE COUNTY RESTAURANT. TAKE A LOOK AT THE MENU

Upscale restaurant chain Seasons 52 recently opened the doors at its first Manatee County location in Bradenton. | Published September 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The Breakfast Company at UTC on September 23, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 7: THIS MANATEE COUNTY BREAKFAST RESTAURANT IS ADDING A NEW LOCATION

A locally-owned breakfast restaurant recently announced plans for a new Manatee County location. | Published September 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Nothing Bundt Cakes is bringing back one of its “most popular” pop-up flavors alongside a new treat. By JOSHUA BLAYLOCK

NO. 8: A NEW DESSERT SHOP WITH A SWEET SPECIALTY IS COMING TO BRADENTON

Manatee County’s first Nothing Bundt Cakes is planned for the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping center near State Road 64 and Interstate 75. | Published October 1, 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.