As a founding member of their staff I cannot recommend Oscura for their coffee and pastries enough. Nestled in Historic Downtown Bradenton you'll have plenty of space to lounge and sip on any of their seasonal offerings.
A top tier locals spot. They have an amazing menu and even better cocktails but they're most widely known for their extensive list of martinis.
Best fresh seafood and fish tacos you'll ever have. Watch the sunset over the bay as you sit around the bar or at their picnic tables and enjoy the fresh catch of the day.
A themed "speakeasy" where the doctor always takes care of you with their unique and expertly crafted drinks.
It really doesn't get much better than your toes in the sand as you enjoy food from one of the islands best chefs. More elevated beachside dining.
A metropolis offering anything and everything you cold need including a high-end fashion mall, free-standing stores, Target, REI, fine dining, Trader Joes, and a Foxtail Coffee. If you can think of a restaurant or store you're desiring to go to UTC will have it.
Fine dining experience overlooking the bay. Very modern with an ever evolving menu and amazing drinks as well as a high-end beachy retail store.
Famous custard and cubans. If you grew up in West Bradenton you worked here at some point. It's a local favorite and my (Dev's) personal favorite is chocolate custard with strawberries and bananas.
A friend of mine from church years ago who excels in everything he does opened this cafe and bakery and it's consistently won awards ever since it opened.
A new brewery to the area with great beer and great food as well as an outdoor area with turf to sit and enjoy the Florida winter weather.
We went here on our first official date - a great place to rent bikes and explore our favorite island!
Our first date according to Josh (this is contested), we went here and climbed for a few hours and is a Keller family favorite. A great place to go if you're looking for something active to do before flying out!
The Keller family's favorite place on the island. It's so important to them in fact that both Keller girls have its coordinates tattooed on them! If you're going to visit one place and enjoy the beauty of Florida, this has to be the first stop. This was where our first date took place as well!
A great local spot to go for a run, walk, or even to rent a kayak and explore the mangroves!