There’s always something new to try in the Bradenton area’s dining scene. Fresh restaurants, food trucks and dessert shops opened all around the 941 last year, with more openings underway and in store for 2023. There are new dishes to try in Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton and on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. The offerings run the gamut from casual to gourmet and health-conscious to indulgent.
Barbecue, gyros and tacos beckon among top-notch street food choices; traditional and innovative takes on cultural fare abound; and there are some exciting new culinary visions from local restaurateurs to behold. Some popular fast food restaurants have also expanded their presence in Southwest Florida. Many of these new local eateries are already pulling in the accolades with rave reviews and repeat customers.