Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Bradenton Beach

Pier 22 is a place you can go for lunch, a light bite , happy hour , or a full dinner and feel that you will eat something very special. As a person who is celiac, I appreciate the wonderful fresh crusty warm, gluten-free bread served on sandwiches or with your meal. Very few restaurants around the Bradenton, Sarasota area offer fresh baked bread that enhances everything you eat. That is a luxury item to someone who can’t  eat regular bread. The menu is filled with a delightful plethora of gf choices . The cocktails are made with care and the staff treats their guests like family! A place that bears repeating. The only place I can wait to choose what I will eat when I am seated rather than having to research ahead of time if I can eat anything before I go,

I had a wonderful time at this restaurant . The ambiance and style is upscale and interesting. The menu was so interesting with complex flavors and perfect execution. Everything we tried was delicious (hamachi crudo, shrimp cocktail, in house aged NY strip and a pasta dish with uni and topped with caviar) . The espresso martini was the best I’ve had in the past year! Definitely recommend

Always a great time here We bought our dog out for a late 3rd birthday dinner, she was a little people shy even though everyone wants to come say hi Was a little chilly on the patio However Skylar our server was very acommodating, had Jake and a few others come out to get the outdoor heater working. My hubby’s favorite the meatloaf never disappoints Ravyn enjoyed her doggie burger’s And my filet was perfectly cooked. As chilly as it was today the bacon maple is always a good finale. Will have visitors in town in a couple of weeks this is one of our favorite places to bring our guests.

If you want a spectacular dining experience, go to Chataeu Anna Maria. Went for Christmas dinner. Ambience gets a 10 along with food & service. Shout out to Sarah, our server. Price was reasonable. Kudos for the “Jingle-tini” Christmas cocktail!🍸

We always start and end our Anna Maria Island vacation, when we stay at Sunshine Cottage, with the Waterfront. Truly exceptional!