60+ new restaurants, food trucks, drink shops, bars that opened near Bradenton in 2023

Ryan Ballogg
·15 min read

It was a good year for local restaurant fans.

2023 brought a diverse batch of new places to dine and drink out in the Bradenton area.

New offerings dotting the local food landscape include fine dining, casual fare, cultural cuisines, food trucks and fast fooderies.

We also scored some new coffee shops and dessert stops.

For the drinking crowd, there are new tap rooms, tequila bars, a brewery and a distillery to try.

Here’s a look at all the good eats we gained in 2023.

New local restaurants



Adolfo’s Italian Market & Pizzeria, 8225 Natures Way #111, Lakewood Ranch. This “one-stop shop for anything Italian” offers a market of cheeses, olives, wines, breads, pastries and more. Dine-in options include pizza, calzone, stromboli, heroes, salads and wine by the glass. adolfoslwr.com.

Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 5405 University Parkway #110, Bradenton. The fifth location of this locally-based chain brings its popular seafood eats and tropical drinks to University Town Center. Sample from a raw oyster bar, chilled and hot appetizers, pasta, soup, salad, sandwiches and a prepare-it-your-way fish menu. oysterbar.net.

The Breakfast Company recently opened its newest restaurant at 8491 Cooper Creek Blvd. in The Shoppes at University Town Center.
The Breakfast Company recently opened its newest restaurant at 8491 Cooper Creek Blvd. in The Shoppes at University Town Center.

The Breakfast Company, 8491 Cooper Creek Blvd., Bradenton. This third location of the locally-based restaurant offers a tasty variety of egg dishes, including omelets, scrambles and six different preparations of eggs benedict. Also find handhelds, skillet bowls, pancakes and waffles, plus a full selection of freshly-baked treats. The lunch menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. thebreakfastcompanyfl.com.

Casa Tino Authentic Latin Cuisine, 8742 S.R. 70, Bradenton. Casa Tino chef and owner Ramon Tolentino puts a special touch on Puerto Rican fare, including appetizers like meat skewers and pastelillos (turnovers filled with meat and cheese), Cubans and other sandwiches, soups and salads and a selection of main plates like mojo pork shoulder. casatinolatincuisine.com.

Charm Thai, 4511 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Get your “bowl of happiness” at Charm Thai, where the menu of Bangkok-inspired favorites includes soups, steamed dumplings, meat skewers, noodle dishes, curries and more. facebook.com/p/Charm-Thai-100093119573262.

The kitchen is a busy place at Eggtown Breakfast & Lunch, 5820 Ranch Lake Blvd. #102, near Lakewood Ranch.
The kitchen is a busy place at Eggtown Breakfast & Lunch, 5820 Ranch Lake Blvd. #102, near Lakewood Ranch.

EggTown Breakfast & Lunch, 5820 Ranch Lake Blvd. #102, Bradenton. The fourth location of a breakfast chain that got its start in Tampa, EggTown brings the breakfast goods with omelets, toast, tacos, bagels, skillets and sandwiches decked out with savory toppings, plus burgers, sandwiches, salads and more for the lunch crowd. A full complement of sweet options includes items like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cheesecake french toast, Oreo pancakes, waffles and crepes. eggtown.com/menu.

Fresca Pizza & Pasta, 5348 34th St. W., Bradenton, also includes Vietnamese food on its menu.
Fresca Pizza & Pasta, 5348 34th St. W., Bradenton, also includes Vietnamese food on its menu.

Fresca Pizza & Pasta, 5348 34th St. W., Bradenton. If you’re expecting Italian-American fare, you’d be right. But in addition to thin-crust pizza, classic pastas, salads and meat sandwiches, you’ll also find a menu of Vietnamese cuisine that includes pho, vermicelli noodles, summer rolls and hu tieu kho, a pork dish. frescapizzapastafl.com.

Fuego Comida and Tequila recently opened in The Green shopping center at 11615 State Road 70 E., Lakewood Ranch. Shown above is the bar.
Fuego Comida and Tequila recently opened in The Green shopping center at 11615 State Road 70 E., Lakewood Ranch. Shown above is the bar.

Fuego Comida and Tequila, 11615 S.R. 70, Lakewood Ranch. This elegant, coastal Mexican cuisine restaurant offers tacos (on house-made tortillas), steak, seafood and distinctive dishes like Mexico City garlic noodles, plus a large selection of fine tequilas and mescals. fuegotequilalounge.com.

The Greyson, 5045 96th St. E., Palmetto. This sports bar and restaurant offers live games on big TVs paired with classic bar food, including appetizers, wings, burgers, cheesesteaks and flatbreads — plus a drink menu of beer, wine and cocktails. greysonbar.com.

GTwo Pizzeria, 653 10th St. E., Palmetto. Pizza, burgers, chicken wings and more are on offer at this Palmetto pizza house. gtwopizzeria.com.

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot​ opens Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 445 Cortez Road W., in Bradenton’s Orange Blossom Plaza.
Hong BBQ & Hot Pot​ opens Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 445 Cortez Road W., in Bradenton’s Orange Blossom Plaza.

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot, 445 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. For a fun night with friends, family or a date, gather around the hot pot table and prepare your own food. Options include Chinese hot pot (choose a soup base and add ingredients) or Korean-style barbecue, and it’s all-you-can-eat for $30.99 per person (try both hot pot and barbecue for a $5 upcharge). honghotpot.com.

La Crêperie, 3216 E Bay Dr., Holmes Beach. Authentic French fare at this breakfast and lunch spot on Anna Maria Island includes 26 varieties of sweet and savory crepe, housemade quiche, omelets, salads, waffles, sundaes and a coffee menu. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089320041962.

There is much to please the eye, as well as the palate, at The Lazy Ballerina Bistro, 2715 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
There is much to please the eye, as well as the palate, at The Lazy Ballerina Bistro, 2715 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

The Lazy Ballerina Bistro, 2715 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. This restaurant inside of a quaint old Bradenton home offers lunch and dinner, including a variety of Southern food. Find appetizers and shareable plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and seafood, plus cobbler, pie and cake. lazyballerinabistrofl.com.

M&J Patio Rustico, 3506 First Street, Bradenton. This bar and grill offers tacos, fajitas, sopas and seafood dishes that combine Mexican and Peruvian cuisine. Karaoke and dancing are another draw. facebook.com/MJKitchenandPostreria.

Maria’s Pupusas & Tacos, 4832 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Salvadoran and Mexican specialties at Maria’s include breakfast plates, enchiladas, sandwiches, soups, children’s dishes and seafood specials. The stars of the show are the pupusas — a street food staple comprised of thick griddle cakes stuffed with cheese and a choice of ingredients. facebook.com/MariasPupusasyTacos.

Miller’s Ale House, 7175 S.R. 64, Bradenton. This Florida-based restaurant and sports bar chain offers appetizers, wings, burgers, pasta, seafood, steak and more casual American fare. millersalehouse.com.

Mitaka Ramen, 5943 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton. A menu of nine ramen varieties includes pork, chicken, duck, seafood and vegetarian options. Other items to explore include gyoza dumplings, a variety of steam buns, salads and mochi ice cream. mitakaramenhouse.com.

Morrone’s of Arthur Avenue, 5913 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Straight from the Bronx, pastry chef Ermanno Morrone’s new Bradenton restaurant is a deli, restaurant, pizzeria and bakery all in one, with all your Italian-American favorites. morronesofarthurave.com.

Osteria 500 opens 4 p.m. Sunday, July 30,​ at at 1580 Lakefront Drive, in Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Place.
Osteria 500 opens 4 p.m. Sunday, July 30,​ at at 1580 Lakefront Drive, in Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Place.

Osteria 500, 1580 Lakefront Dr. #101, Sarasota. This modern-meets-rustic Italian bar and restaurant at Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Place features a menu of shareable plates, salads, pasta, seafood, pizza and paninis. osteria500.com.

Owen’s Fish Camp, 6516 University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. This second location of the Sarasota favorite serves up seafood classics, from Southern staples like shrimp and grits, jambalaya and gumbo to New England-style chowder and lobster dishes. owensfishcamp.com.

Pane e Amore Italian Deli, 119 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Italian coffee drinks, baked goods, sandwiches and lasagna await at this taste of Italy on Anna Maria Island. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553933015343.

Peach’s Restaurant, 7315 52nd Place E., Bradenton and 3201 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. In 2023, this popular local restaurant chain serving breakfast and lunch classics reopened two locations that have been closed since the pandemic, bringing its totally delicious presence to eight Southwest Florida restaurants. peachs.net.

Piesanos’ menu includes appetizers, soups and salads, pizzas, calzones, entrees, speciality pizzas, subs and sandwiches, desserts and more.
Piesanos’ menu includes appetizers, soups and salads, pizzas, calzones, entrees, speciality pizzas, subs and sandwiches, desserts and more.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza, 14629 S.R. 70 E., Lakewood Ranch. This quickly expanding Florida pizzeria chain offers appetizers, soups and salads, classic and specialty pizzas (fired in a granite oven), calzones, entrees, subs and sandwiches, desserts and more. piesanostogo.com.

The Peculiar Pub, 8141 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch. This stop for brews and creative bar bites brings a rotating selection of local craft beers, plus wine and seltzers. Menu items include appetizers like cowboy caviar-topped nachos and buffalo chicken meatballs as well as pulled pork and angus sandwiches, pitas and salads. peculiarpublwr.com.

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar opened in March at 243 N. Cattlemen Road in the West District at University Town Center.
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar opened in March at 243 N. Cattlemen Road in the West District at University Town Center.

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, 243 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Rocco’s offers Mexican cuisine and drinks in a casual and upbeat atmosphere with a daily happy hour, over 300 varieties of tequila and an “all-you-can-drink” brunch on weekends. roccostacos.com.

The jerk chicken dinner at Rodney’s Jamaican Grill is served with two sides and sells for $14 at Rodney’s Jamaican Grill, 420 67th St. W., Bradenton.
The jerk chicken dinner at Rodney’s Jamaican Grill is served with two sides and sells for $14 at Rodney’s Jamaican Grill, 420 67th St. W., Bradenton.

Rodney’s Jamaican Grill, 420 67th St. W., Bradenton. This local favorite moved from Palmetto to a new location in Bradenton this year. You’ll still find Rodney’s signature starters like jerk chicken wings and shrimp kabobs and mains like slow-simmered oxtails, curried meat and rice dishes and sandwiches. rodneysjamaicangrillinc.com.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 6490 University Parkway, Sarasota. Fine dining steakhouse known for its perfectly broiled cuts of meat, plus elegant appetizers, soups, salads and seafood dishes. ruthschris.com/lakewood-ranch.

SALT Bar & Table, 2519 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach. This intimate and elegant dinner spot on Anna Maria Island serves a menu of craft cocktails and coastal gourmet dishes, including appetizers, salads, steak and seafood — plus brunch on weekends. saltbarandtable.com.

Vernona​ Gourmet Restaurant & Market opened in February at 711 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, specializing in Hungarian cuisine. Shown above is the stuffed pepper dish.
Vernona​ Gourmet Restaurant & Market opened in February at 711 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, specializing in Hungarian cuisine. Shown above is the stuffed pepper dish.

Vernona Gourmet, 711 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. This authentic Hungarian restaurant is the spot for hearty European meat dishes, seafood, crepes, salad, sandwiches, desserts, wine and beer. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. vernonagourmet.com.

Guests at Wilder’s Slice of AMI, 103 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, may sit inside the dining room or take advantage of sidewalk seating facing onto beach dunes and the Gulf of Mexico.
Guests at Wilder’s Slice of AMI, 103 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, may sit inside the dining room or take advantage of sidewalk seating facing onto beach dunes and the Gulf of Mexico.

Wilder’s Slice of AMI, 103 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach. With one location already slinging pie in downtown Bradenton, Wilder’s recently expanded its crust to the coast of Anna Maria Island. The casual restaurant’s large menu spans Italian and specialty pizzas, stromboli, calzones, pasta, appetizers, wings and salads, plus subs, burgers and grouper sandwiches. There are desserts, beer and wine, too. wilderssliceofami.com.

Yard House, known for having more than 100 beers on tap,  along with craft cocktails, tacos, burgers, seafood and steaks, served with a helping of rock music, opened Sunday at University Town Center. Shown above is the Yard House Poke Nachos.
Yard House, known for having more than 100 beers on tap, along with craft cocktails, tacos, burgers, seafood and steaks, served with a helping of rock music, opened Sunday at University Town Center. Shown above is the Yard House Poke Nachos.

Yard House, 15 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota. Choose from over 100 beers on tap or craft cocktails for sipping. For supping, there are tacos, burgers, seafood and steaks, served with a helping of classic rock. yardhouse.com.

New food trucks

Big Rob’s Gourmet Eats. Located at the corner of 53rd Avenue West and U.S. 41, near Starbucks. Food truck stop for sausages (bratwurst, kielbasa and jumbo hot dogs), hamburgers, chicken items (wings, sandwiches and tenders) and french fries.

Botalon Grill, 3401 14th St. W., Bradenton. Serving Latin meats and street foods, including choripán (a hot-dog-like chorizo sandwich), barbecue beef ribs, hamburgers, grilled chicken and cachapas (corn dough pancakes with cheese). botalongrill.com.

Brasa Rotisserie Chicken, 12205 U.S. 301, Parrish, FL 34219 Parrish. This food truck serves up Peruvian street eats including flavored wings, chicken sandwiches, burgers, pulled pork, salchipapas (a plate of fries, sausage and fried corn topped with sauces) and churros. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090353521077.

Cuban Mex, 2223 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. As its name suggests, this food truck serves a familiar range of Mexican and Cuban dishes, including tacos, quesadillas, chicken, rice and bean plates, torta sandwiches and cafe con leche. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552571891799&mibextid=ZbWKwL.



Claudia Risandra Padrón serves up empanadas at the Miss Empanada food truck behind the former Miller’s Dutch Kitchen on 14th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
Claudia Risandra Padrón serves up empanadas at the Miss Empanada food truck behind the former Miller’s Dutch Kitchen on 14th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.



El Patio , 3401 14th St. W., Bradenton. There’s a new gathering place for food trucks in town. Located behind Gala Banquet and Events (formerly Miller’s Dutch Kitch’n), El Patio hosts a handful of local food trucks from 3 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday through Sunday.

Inside Out Bagels. This family food truck based out of Parrish takes bagel toppings in all directions, from avocado spreads and classic lox to fruit-laden and dessert themed bagels. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090658822082.

The Latin Truck, 5900 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton. Colombian fast food offerings include chuzo desgranado (a plate of grilled meats, fries, cheese, corn, lettuce, and sauces), hot dogs, hamburgers and salchipapas. Rice bowls and wraps can be ordered in Colombian, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Peruvian or Cuban style. instagram.com/thelatintruck.

The Lazy Goat. This food counter at a Chevron gas station offers breakfast bagels and bowls, burgers, Southern comfort food like chicken breast and wings, baked beans, collard greens and mac ‘n’ cheese as well as a variety of cakes. Call-ahead orders and catering available. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088680904924.

The Maryland Crab Grab. Food truck specializing in lump crab cake sandwiches, pit beef sandwiches (marinated and grilled roast beef) and “Boardwalk fries” (fried in peanut oil, with vinegar and seasoning optional). themarylandcrabgrab.com.

Dean and Janet Mixon hold ice cream cones at Mixon Fruit Farms on May 25, 2023.
Dean and Janet Mixon hold ice cream cones at Mixon Fruit Farms on May 25, 2023.

The Mixon Swirl. Bradenton’s iconic Mixon Fruit Farms may be closed, but a sweet piece of its legacy lives on with The Mixon Swirl food truck. Bright and tangy orange juice soft serve intertwines with vanilla in the truck’s signature cone. Pressed Cuban sandwiches and other deli items are also offered. facebook.com/mixonfarms.

La Perrada del Rey, 3354 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Colombian fast food options include cheese and sauce-smothered hot dogs, beef and chicken arepas, salchipapas and absolutely loaded burgers like the El Rey, topped with garlic and pineapple sauce, mayo, mustard and ketchup, “pink sauce,” mushrooms, chips, onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon and ham. laperradadelrey.com.



T & T Hibachi Japanese Food was recently among the business acing their inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
T & T Hibachi Japanese Food was recently among the business acing their inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.



T & T Hibachi Japanese Food, 8003 U.S. 301 N., Parrish. Teriyaki items including vegetables, chicken, shrimp, steak and salmon start at $9. Other dishes include spring rolls, chicken potstickers, shrimp tempura, fried noodles and cooked sushi rolls. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090668529443.

The Waffle Shop. This food truck puts a creative spin on the waffle with dishes like “waffle nachos” (bite-sized waffles with several dipping sauces), bubble waffles, dessert waffles and a list of waffle sandwiches (including bacon, egg and cheese; BLT; Monte Cristo and turkey club). facebook.com/The-Waffle-Shop-100087295630962.

Yankee Doodle Dogs. A dozen varieties of hot dogs ans sausages include classic, Chicago and chili cheese dressings, corn dogs and the “Germanator” Polish sausage with beer cheese and kraut. Also on the menu: mac ‘n’ cheese, nachos and soft pretzels. facebook.com/yankee-doodle-dogs-100087626823413.

Coffee, tea and dessert

Milk teas
Milk teas

941 Tea House & Mochi Donuts, 3300 First St., Bradenton. Find fresh and flavored teas, fresh juices, milk teas, lattes, coffees and mochi doughnuts here. 941teahouse.com.

Michelle and Steve McSweeney opened Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack, 5500 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach on Oct. 1.
Michelle and Steve McSweeney opened Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack, 5500 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach on Oct. 1.

Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack, 5500 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. A menu of coffee, cold brew and espresso drinks, tea and smoothies and grab-and-go food items like muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, breakfast and lunch sandwiches make this a one-stop shop for a fuel-up on Anna Maria Island. facebook.com/Anna-Maria-Island-Coffee-Shack-100080616879401.

Fresh Tea, 3209 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Boba teas and iced teas headline a menu that also includes smoothies, flavored coffees and food like hot Cheetos corn dogs, mochi doughnuts and banh mi. bobateabradenton.com.

Orange Blossom Coffee opened this week on Old Main Street in the City Centre Building, and quickly had folks lining up to get their fix of coffee or tea, hand-crafted by a barista.
Orange Blossom Coffee opened this week on Old Main Street in the City Centre Building, and quickly had folks lining up to get their fix of coffee or tea, hand-crafted by a barista.

Orange Blossom Coffee, 1166 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. This downtown caffeine stop offers coffee classics (drip coffee, lattes, cappuccino, cold brew and more), plus teas, juices and fresh-baked goods. orangeblossomcoffeeshop.com.

The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, a Chicago staple since 1926, is coming to the Bradenton area. The planned franchise would be in the Lockwood Commons shopping center, 4414 State Road 70 E.
The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, a Chicago staple since 1926, is coming to the Bradenton area. The planned franchise would be in the Lockwood Commons shopping center, 4414 State Road 70 E.

The Original Rainbow Cone, 4414 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. This local franchise of the Chicago-founded sweet stop serves ice cream, sherbet, sundaes, shakes and its iconic rainbow cone in a colorful shop. rainbowcone.com/locations/bradenton-florida.

Brewery and distillery

Fat Point Brewing, a new player in the Bradenton-Sarasota craft beer scene, recently had its soft opening at 257 N. Cattlemen Road, Unit 90, in University Town Center.
Fat Point Brewing, a new player in the Bradenton-Sarasota craft beer scene, recently had its soft opening at 257 N. Cattlemen Road, Unit 90, in University Town Center.



Fat Point Brewing, 257 N. Cattlemen Road, #90, Sarasota. This transplant from Punta Gorda in Charlotte County serves easy-drinking craft beers and a menu of bar bites, burgers, tacos, salads and mains.

Good Liquid Distilling Company, a small-batch craft distillery with a cocktail lounge, recently opened in Waterside Place, a Lakewood Ranch dining and entertainment district south of University Parkway, at 1561 Lakefront Drive, Suite 10. Shown 10/11/2023 is the bar and lounge area.
Good Liquid Distilling Company, a small-batch craft distillery with a cocktail lounge, recently opened in Waterside Place, a Lakewood Ranch dining and entertainment district south of University Parkway, at 1561 Lakefront Drive, Suite 10. Shown 10/11/2023 is the bar and lounge area.

Good Liquid Distilling Company, 1561 Lakefront Drive, #102, Lakewood Ranch. The craft beer purveyors behind Good Liquid Brewing Company expanded into the world of spirits this year with the opening of their Lakewood Ranch distillery. Housemade rum, vodka, gin, agave spirits, bourbon, orange liqueur and rye whiskey are showcased in cocktails and fruit-forward “crushes.” Good Liquid’s brewery and restaurant are just around the corner. goodliquid.com.

Fast food openings

Buffalo Wild Wings GO, 5425 14th St. W., Bradenton. Boneless wings, hand-breaded tenders, chicken sandwiches, burgers, sides and 26 Buffalo Wild Wings sauces and dry rubs can be ordered at this new takeout and delivery concept. buffalowildwings.com/bww-go.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, 7480 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. This sandwich chain has grown to over 150 locations with its knack for cheesesteaks, turkey subs and sandwich offerings (chicken, Italian and veggie among them), plus salads and sides. order.capriottis.com.

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings, 5315 Cortez Road W., Bradenton (inside Walmart). Steak, chicken and veggie sandwiches top a menu that also includes wings, cheese fries and shakes. charleys.com.

Chick-fil-A, 4311 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Manatee County’s fourth Chick-fil-A opened in May with an extra-large drive-thru. chick-fil-a.com.

Culver’s, 13020 S.R. 64, Bradenton. The Lakewood Ranch area got another locally-owned Culver’s franchise this year serving up the chain’s signature “Butterburger,” chicken and seafood sandwiches and frozen custard concoctions. culvers.com.

Del Taco, 5425 14th St. W., Bradenton. Mexican quick-service food restaurant serving tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burgers and more. deltaco.com.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, 4306 S.R. 64, Bradenton. This fast-casual stop for cold and hot sandwiches now has a fifth Bradenton area location. jerseymikes.com.

The Smash Burger is one of the most popular menu items at the new Bradenton Juicys​ Famous Fair Food restaurant.
The Smash Burger is one of the most popular menu items at the new Bradenton Juicys​ Famous Fair Food restaurant.

Juicys Famous Fair Food, 2319 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. This drive-thru and fast food restaurant is an ode to indulgence, with a menu of burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, piled-high waffle fries and deep-fried desserts. juicysfamousfairfood.com.

The motto at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is “keep lobster simple,” and that’s the way it is with the menu.
The motto at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is “keep lobster simple,” and that’s the way it is with the menu.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, 4650 S.R. 64, Bradenton. This fast-casual seafood chain reels in customers for its heaped-high lobster rolls. Also available: crab or shrimp salad rolls, lobster grilled cheese and lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. masonslobster.com/locations/bradenton-fl.

MOD Pizza, 13220 SR 64 E., Bradenton. This fast pizza concept takes pizza customization to the max with 40 toppings and eight sauces from which to choose, plus salads and chocolate cake. modpizza.com.

Panera Bread, 4115 14th St. W., Bradenton. Previously located at the shopping center across the street, this Panera Bread is now in a standalone space with a drive-thru and its trusted counter bakery offerings, sandwiches, soups and salads. panerabread.com.

Slim Chickens, 14675 S.R. 70 E., Lakewood Ranch. Chicken is the star of the show here, where it’s served in plates of tenders and wings, on sandwiches and waffles and in wraps and paired with sides of macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, fried okra and fried pickles. slimchickens.com.

Topsail Steamer, 5321 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. This seafood chain concept offers seven varieties of take-and-steam seafood buckets. For example, “The Low Country Shrimp Boil” starts at $59 and comes with shrimp, Andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, seafood seasoning and butter. topsailsteamer.com.

Did we miss a new restaurant that opened in 2023? Send an email with details to rballogg@bradenton.com.