Best Casual Restaurants in South Bradenton

29 restaurants available nearby

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1. Scarpino's Classic Italian

4.6

Exceptional(104)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Bradenton

Booked 5 times today

We are a locally owned classic Italian restaurant with a team that is passionate about excellent food and guest experience. Our team includes our amazing Pizzaiolo (Authentic Pizza Chef) who comes to us from Italy with over 25 years of pizza making expertise! We have an extensive food and beverage menu with over 40 regional wines and a full bar. Pasta, Pizza, Wine and so much more, we look forward to serving you soon.

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2. Riviera Dunes Dockside

4.4

Awesome(926)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Palmetto

Booked 11 times today

Beautiful award-winning waterfront restaurant at the Riviera Dunes Marina in Palmetto next to the convention center. Featuring fresh seafood and other creative dishes in a casual setting, often with live music. Varied menu, affordable and with something for everyone. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Our large patio is on the water at the marina and offers views of beautiful boats and sunsets. In addition to our reservable area is our large outdoor bar space with 1st come, 1st serve seating. Inside are two dining rooms, another bar and a reservable "Captains Room" that seats 20 (Call for reservations on this)We can accommodate groups of most sizes but please call for groups of 8 or more.

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3. Cremesh European Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(339)

Price: Moderate

• European • Bradenton

Booked 1 time today

Cremesh European Restaurant is family owned and operated. Our menu is based on local ingredients with an European influence. You will find inspirational bistro food which is fresh, and tasty. Our commitment and passion is to the authenticity of our dishes and the freshness of our core ingredients.With an elegant European inspired menu and wine list, Cremesh European Restaurant in Bradenton is a fantastic establishment with outstanding food, coupled with great service and ambience.

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4. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9228)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 121 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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5. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10426)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 131 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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6. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1349)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.

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7. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.3

Awesome(418)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 49 times today

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Sarasota serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, for locals and tourists alike. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, there is something special waiting for you every day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

8. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1569)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 16 times today

With a cozy vibe, food you crave, and heartfelt hospitality, Boca is your kind of place - an everyday upscale restaurant where you can be yourself and enjoy great fresh seasonal creations while we work thoughtfully to make even the most simple moments extraordinary. With a fresh and seasonal approach to the classics, Boca is the food you love handcrafted with the freshest ingredients into dishes you will crave. Like the food, our Market Fresh cocktails are thoughtful, luscious, and handcrafted featuring house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients. Join us for Weekend Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas, Lunch on the Avenue or Dinner with friends that feel like family.

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9. Euphemia Haye - Longboat Key, FL

4.8

Exceptional(2645)

Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Longboat Key

Booked 18 times today

Thank you for choosing Euphemia Haye to help create wonderful memories.A charming bungalow on Longboat Key, Euphemia Haye is an intimate restaurant with eclectic cuisine, a divine dessert room, and cozy cocktail lounge. Please join us for fresh, local, and creative fare all made-to-order in our "scratch" kitchen. Our downstairs fine dining rooms are by reservation. Diners are encouraged to indulge in our a la carte menu which includes our signature dishes: Classic Caesar Salad, Signature Roast Duckling, and Prime Peppered Steak. The upstairs Haye Loft was created for a more casual meal and atmosphere, you can just walk right on up as we do not accept reservations for The Haye Loft. Our upstairs diners may enjoy an abbreviated menu consisting of our appetizers, salads, Famous Roast Duckling, gourmet pizzas, and our nightly fresh fish special.We look forward to providing you with an outstanding meal, served impeccably, in our romantic garden setting. See you soon!

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10. Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood Ranch

4.7

Exceptional(2617)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 18 times today

Cassariano – the perfect expression of passion and culinary art in the form of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”.The restaurant’s name is a combination of both partners last names; Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, both born and raised in Northern Italy. After years working together in the restaurant business both Luca & Antonio made the decision to venture out on their own and open Cassariano Italian Eatery.Driven by their strong passion for food and a deep love for their profession, these partners prepare authentic contemporary Italian cuisine while cultivating a casual, relaxed atmosphere for their patrons.Cassariano is the perfect blend of Bistro flavors and fine cuisine. We look forward to exceeding your expectations!

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Nicole
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The coconut shrimp were great as was the seafood pasta. The bread was hot and fresh and Diego was a great server.
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Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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4.9
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Kristyvip
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always, a wonderful dining experience. Our waitress, i think her name may have been Avely, was amazing. We were impressed with how quickly this restaurant recovered after the recent hurricanes. We loved the mojitos made tableside, and as always, their salad was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for both the food and amazing service!!
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Columbia Restaurant - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Sarasota
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4.8
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Thomas
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love this little quiet place. A perfect gem. The guitar man and his singing was at the perfect soft tone. Can't wait to go back. excellent all around.
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Cremesh European RestaurantPrice: Moderate• European• Bradenton
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4.8
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Sherryvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
So happy with all the improvements at Scarpino's. Tom was our server and he was excellent. As usual, the food was delicious and good value for the money. Ambiance is lovely. Just perfect. Thank you to the Scarpino's team.
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Scarpino's Classic ItalianPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Bradenton
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4.6
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Randy
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Good service, good food, nice atmosphere … looking forward to our next visit!
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Riviera Dunes DocksidePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Palmetto
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4.4

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Scarpino's Classic Italian

2. Riviera Dunes Dockside

3. Cremesh European Restaurant

4. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

5. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

6. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

7. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

8. Boca - Sarasota

9. Euphemia Haye - Longboat Key, FL

10. Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood Ranch

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