Oscura

We finally had a show we enjoyed. Arsenic and Old Lace was really good, so we are trying a few…read moreother shows this season. The Kiwanis Theatre is so intimate and you are right on top of the actors. Great experience.

It was our first time here and we were presently surprised. The Performing Arts Center was top…read morenotch. The building is maintained,clean and comfortable. The performance was Fame and it was great. We will definitely be back.

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Rock N Barrel Bar & Grill

3.9(23 reviews)

5.5 mi

Late to review but stopped in this place several times on my vacation and it was a very solid local…read morebar. Kinda place I would hang out at if I was local. Great bar food and the wings I had were pretty great. Staff was fast and friendly. They had a DJ but also have live bands. Slight bathroom water backup issue one night we went but that is such a one off. Staff apologized but again it was a sewer problem. Didn't stop the cold drinks and hot food. When I come back to this area of Florida...I'd def come back here for a brew and wings

We went here a couple of times while on vacation. It is basically a dive bar, nice, though. The…read morestaff was very nice and friendly. The food was good and the prices were average. They did have some arcade games. The beer pog was fun, 2 players. I actually had a lot of fun here. I recommend checking it out.

Open Mic Jam

Having an ice cold beer on karaoke night.

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Merchandise 20 oz tumbler

Cork's Cigar Bar

4.0(35 reviews)

1.1 mi

Neat! A must see for the downtown area. Fast service, cool…read moreDecor. (Obviously be ready for cigar smoke lol).

Great atmosphere and service, as well as a lot of locals that go here regularly so it's a nice…read moreplace to visit and meet other cigar at Santos and having a delicious drink.

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Pooh and Mark hangin tough at Corks

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O'Bricks

4.5(770 reviews)

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Stumbled upon this gem via Yelp and we were very pleased I did. My husband and I went out for a…read morelate dinner Tuesday so it wasn't very busy. We sat at a high top in the bar area which was very inviting with a lot of classic wooden bar vibes. We had an engaging and attentive server and the bartender served up a great mojito for me. We ordered the lobster escargot appetizer which was really good. This is one of our favorite apps that are "go tos" at 2 of our favorite places. This one is going on that list as well. My husband had the brick house side salad- what's not to like? Great song, great side salad with good mix of ingredients. I had shepherds pie for my entree and hubby had the seafood gumbo. The shepherds pie was so tasty, not saucy at all, yet very umami forward. Just yum! I can't speak to the gumbo only to say that my husband liked it and said that it was made with very high quality ingredients and was also very tasty. We will definitely be back. There are several things we'd like to try next time... Overall very pleased we tried O'Bricks.

Went for a family dinner and had a great time…read more Nice bar/restaurant, great for families, groups, and happy hour. Great menu for both dinner and smaller bites - perfect for any occasion. I had the grouper with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was amazing! The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly, very firm.. flavorful.. and flaky. Their wine selection was VERY good... a wide variety to select from: California, Argentina, France, Germany, Italy - I was very impressed. Staff were all very nice and welcoming which also helped with the experience. Parking is a little tricky.. we did street parking - I am not sure if there are parking garages/lots nearby.. but we went with metered street parking. Would I go back? Yes, for sure!

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Lavender Haze martini (Hello, Swifties!)

Motorworks Brewing

3.6(582 reviews)

1.0 mi

Cool place with great service. Came in for Friday #nofilter show and it was hopping and popping. We…read morewere able to sit immediately. You can make reservations and there were many tables that were reserved, but also several that were not. The server was on it! Music was great, people were dancing. Cool atmosphere. Place is huge! Beer is good and they have a full bar

Recent addition to Sarasota Airport, this new establishment is 3 weeks old and is on the B…read moreconcourse across from gate B5. My beer was nice as was the turkey and cheddar panini. My wife had the Cubano which surprised me(very good). Service was very friendly and they should do well at SRQ. They are also behind the Wahlburgers opening in the airport. SRQ airport seems to be growing up (food offerings).

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Outdoor beer garden

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88 Live Piano Bar

3.7(75 reviews)

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We live near by. This is a fun place but they always screw you on prices. My food was reasonable…read moreand good. My bourbon was $12.50 for bottom shelf. But $9 for draft beer! 2 drinks and 1 appetizer $72 with 20% tip. Service is good and friendly. We showed up late so we didn't pay $5 each cover which is ok. Good place for parties.

Best cheesy bread ever!! Our group rented the karaoke room for 2 hours ($120) and had the best…read morenight! Melissa checked on us the entire time and provided amazing service. We enjoyed sitting the lounge for the piano show afterwards. We even got a shotski for our friends birthday! 10/10 night!

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Woody's River Roo

3.7(1k reviews)

3.8 mi

A seat yourself type of establishment, this laid back river view restaurant gives all of the…read moreFlorida vibes! With live music, seating might be hard to find, but there is lots of it if you keep walking through to the back, closer to the river. We found a table toward the river as a family was getting up. The busser cleaned off the table quickly and we had some menus in no time. Our waitress was great- super efficient. I had the grouper bites with coleslaw and fries. The grouper bites were so tender and cooked perfectly, with the batter having the perfect fry/ crisp! The fries seemed battered too and they were delicious as well! We ended with a sliced of peanut butter pie and it was to die for! Soon after we arrived, a live cover band started playing and it made our Friday night!

Fun Place to take people that are new or visiting, very cute vibes. Go when it's nice outside so…read moreyou can enjoy the river and the views! I ordered a weekly special - it was a bbq brisket cheddar melt, it was ok, nothing I would say is different from anywhere else, I also got an order of calamari, basic frozen stuff. Good music! Seems to get busy for their live music nights! Service, Food were basic

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The Loaded Barrel Tavern

4.0(66 reviews)

1.1 mi

I had never been until a friend challenged me that they have the best espresso martini and of…read morecourse it being called a tavern I did not believe her; however, she won the bet. Jake the bartender that afternoon made a wonderful espresso martini as well as a delicious lemon drop shot. He is a great bartender that I highly recommend. It is well lit during the day with a very long bar and plenty of comfy stools or tables and booths. I always thought of taverns as smelling like stale beer, but this one definitely did not. We very much enjoyed our time, company, and the drinks. I look forward to going back.

Had a good pizza here a few nights ago. Sauce was good and dough was good (thin crust). There was…read moreno service (had to order at the bar). Ambiance was ok for a bar.

Espresso martini made by Jake.

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Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Manatee River

3.2(648 reviews)

3.6 mi

A nice, casual, and easy spot to come for happy hour and a bite to eat! We've came several times…read moreand have had great experiences and enjoyed all of the food we've ordered. The menu is more 'bar food', seafood, and beers kind of spot. It's easy going. I love that it's on the water, the open tiki bar, fire pits, and live entertainment. I also appreciate its new and very clean. Service has always been super nice too!

A group of 8 of us came in for an early dinner. WJ's is right along the Manatee River. It has…read moregreat views of the water and the 75 bridge. It's a large place with a lot of outdoor space including a large outdoor bar as well. Since we wanted to enjoy the view, we decided to sit outside on the deck. Since it was early, we were the only ones outside. The music was really loud; so loud we had to shout, so we asked if it could be turned down. The manager agreed and it was turned down. A little. We still had to shout a bit to talk with each other, so we asked again, but they wouldn't turn it down any more. So, not very nice for us, the only customers on the deck. Our waitress was hustling, perhaps she had too many tables assigned to her. I had the Jambalaya, which was OK, not great. It seems like the ingredients were cheap. Don't think we'll be back.

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Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Manatee River

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Large Party and Private event set up on the sand with a view of the beach and water

Riverhouse Banquets & Weddings

5.0(2 reviews)

1.7 mi

We held our rehearsal dinner at the Riverhouse for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding the next…read moreday. About 30 guests were in attendance. We chose this venue because of it's location in proximity to the wedding (Baker's Ranch), the price, the menu, and mostly because of the room itself and the views of the sunset over the Manatee River. When we first met with Cindi many months ago, she already knew the time of sunset on March 9. That speaks for itself. We set the end of cocktail hour to coincide with that time, and worked everything backwards from there for the rehearsal. The sun cooperated on the day of the event and everything was magical. We choose an open bar, appetizers, and a menu of about five entrees. The food was all very good, but I wouldn't call it excellent. The mahi-mahi was a tad too done. The brisket was close to excellent. I didn't have the island tacos, but heard they were a hit. The coconut shrimp was perfect. So a mix. Appetizers were generous. We selected "premium level" beer and wine and liquor for the bar. Mostly I was happy with that choice - good beer and liquor, except I felt that the Chardonnay options brought it down a notch. We asked for a slightly better Chardonnay, and the best we could get was still not so great. Wine lovers need a little more value in an event like this, and a better white would help to improve the overall value of the premium selection. The venue and the staff are the reason the rating is high. Cindi was very helpful and accommodating from the time we first met in the fall, but really showed her professionalism on the night of the event. She and her team were friendly and helpful, paying attention to detail and flexible in meeting our needs. Big kudos to the staff!

Absolutely amazing. Working with the Riverhouse was like a dream come true for my out of town…read morewedding. I had so little time and flexibility, but Cindi and the team at the Riverhouse consistently went above and beyond to make everything so easy and perfect with me. I cannot imagine what my wedding would have been like without them. They are FANTASTIC and I whole-heartedly recommend this venue to all my friends and family. The venue is beautiful, food is delicious, and the people are amazing.

Ideal location for any event

Beautiful scenery for your wedding location

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Nicole K.

6 years ago

I love Oscura! It has been a favorite since they opened up! Even on my jury duty lunch break, I made sure to come in! The avocado toast is amazing! The pina colada latte is my favorite! The staff is always so friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxing and fun! A great place to enjoy some down time or time with a friend. read more

Christian C.

8 years ago

Oscura has great coffee and a great atmosphere. Perfect for twenty-something's that need a place to get some work done, have a meeting, or post a picture to instagram to look cool. Trivia nights are common throughout the month and are very fun. Definitely the sort of hip place Bradenton needed. read more

Jessica D.

8 years ago

Not only is this place new and hip, but also provides great service, fresh ingredients, and an amazing atmosphere. As a nursing student this is a great place to spend the day and enjoy an amazing cup of coffee! I have recommended this place to many of my friends and will continue to do so!! :) read more

Jeanne H.

8 years ago

I went for the first time last night and loved this place. The avocado toast was amazing and it is a great place to meet up with friends over a glass of wine or coffee and listen to some music as well. It's what Bradenton has needed for a long time!! read more

Dorann N.

2 years ago

What a gem to have right here in Bradenton! Every coffee,tea or mixed drinks has been superb. The entertainment offers a variety of genres everyone can enjoy. Great fun day or night! read more

Jazmin R.

8 years ago

The best avocado toast I've ever had in my life. No exaggeration!!! Such a cute location with friendly staff. Joey was really kind!

Jay P.

8 years ago

Great people great coffee! Check them out! AMERICANO IS MY THING! Will have to check them out for their evening venue. JAY read more

Kevin B.

7 years ago

Cool vibe and great espresso. By far my favorite coffee spot in Bradenton. Highly recommend

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