China Village

Mean Dean's has the feeling of a nice local spot in a town that can skew towards catering to…read moretourists. Our server, Sindi, was great and all the servers are friendly and helpful. The food is delicious, and the cocktails are unique and delightful. My wife and I came early on a Friday evening, around 5:30. My wife has celiac, allergies to chicken, eggs, dairy and more. Thankfully their menu is labeled for items that can be made gluten free, vegetarian, or even vegan. We were served drinks and our appetizer when my wife got called away to deal with a minor emergency. We thought she would be back in 20 mins, so I sat at the table and told them to leave our food under the heat lamp and she'll be back soon. Well, it took 45 minutes before she was back. As soon as she sat down Dean, the owner, came and told us he wasn't happy with the quality of our meals for having sat so long and he apologized for the wait but he insisted on cooking them fresh. We had the brussel sprouts appetizers, shortribs, and salmon. The accommodations they made for my wife's allergies didn't detract from the food at all. Everything was fantastic. We will be back to dine here again.

We stopped in for lunch and were very happy to feel welcomed by the entire staff. Sierra was our…read moreserver and was very attentive and helpful. The great service led to some great food. The Mac and Cheese is awesome and the fish sandwich we tried was equally as stunning. This place is a must try.

Fried calamari

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Central Cafe

4.1(161 reviews)

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Excellent food, personable service, and a nice, "home town family pub" style atmosphere and…read moreambiance. I had the burger Al Pastor, along with their homemade coleslaw as the side, and it was fantastic. Highly recommended!

10/10 Love the Food atmosphere was everything will recommend enjoy the orka and crab cakes very…read moreGood the are open at 11am a nice brunch spot to meet at

Inside towards front door

Steak & Fries

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The Lazy Ballerina Bistro

4.2(68 reviews)

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Charming little house with quaint seating and decorations very cozy delicious menu a lot of…read moresouthern dishes. My only complaint was we came on a Saturday for the live music and was a little disappointed.,it seemed like it never really got started - probably an off night in that department . We will definitely be back though! I had the chicken pot pie which was very good; my husband had the Florida shrimp boil and he really enjoyed it ! Really loved the atmosphere and the service was excellent !

My food tonight was not even edible, I ordered a New York Strip and it was obviously not a NYS, it…read morewas probably a flank or skirt steak. Definitely not New York Strip. However, my partners meal was perfect. Our meals from previous dinners were also great. The service was great and the ambiance was cozy. I will go back but I just won't order pricy steak again.

Bar area

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Detwiler's Farm Market

4.6(205 reviews)

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I recently visited Detwiler's Farm Market and was thoroughly impressed. The store was clean,…read morewell-stocked, and full of fresh produce and groceries. I especially appreciated the variety of local vendors and products available throughout the market. I also stopped by the deli and tried both the meatball sub and Italian sub, and they did not disappoint. The portions were generous, flavorful, and incredibly filling. The fresh lemonades were a great addition as well. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the Detwiler's cookies were another highlight of the visit. Overall, it was a fantastic shopping experience, and I've officially become a fan. I'll definitely be back!

This is a different type of grocery store,it feels more like a mix between a Sam's / Costco and…read moreWhole Foods all combined in to one store. The building it self is pretty large and wasn't expecting to walk in to a store with so much to see and samples in every corner you turn plus a bakery with danish and croissants sold in singles or packs,everything in the bakery looked delicious! There is a lot of product here you probably won't find in other areas of Florida but you can also find a lot of the same stuff at Publix. When I came to this store on a Tuesday afternoon there was a lot of people shopping here. They lay out is the same as most stores but what is unique is the bakery is to the left when you walk in and the bakery offers a lot of pastries like danish and croissants in their case for single purchases and also already packed. I had never visit this specific chain store and after doing some research I out these stores are only in Manatee and Sarasota county's. Very unique store with some different varieties but also keep and eye on some items , I wouldn't buy cleaning products here or body care items as those can be found for a better price at Publix and often BOGO but some other items like candy's in packaging toward the produce área was interesting they also offer a wide variety of cut fruit. Beware if you don't like seafood the smell starts to sneak on you as soon as you get to the produce área and it's pretty strong. Costumer service here doesn't come close to like at Publix but overall a store to look at if you are near one in any of the the two county's they are in. Four stars,why? because of the strong odor of fish and I felt like the store didnt have enough space for costumers to get around ,to many displays of products in the middle off the aisle.

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Pho House

4.2(147 reviews)

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Absolutely amazing pho. The filet mignon pho is delicious. I recommend and will be reordering.read more

Soups are phenomenal. The lovely people who own & run the Pho House make you feel welcome. Services…read moreis great!

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Sweet Krunch

4.6(104 reviews)

10.1 mi

Awesome place, menu, food and employees. Come here at least…read moreonce a week, super convenient for me as I pass it on the way home from the gym...and yes, I work out to support my food addiction here lol

AMAZING FOOD, Service & Casual Ambiance! Family operated. Authentic Korean Cuisine! Wide Variety of…read moremain courses, deserts and creative drinks! Photos Speak Volumes Highly Recommended!

Bim-Bap after stir AMAZING!

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Japchae AWESOME!

Demi's Noodle House

3.9(186 reviews)

9.0 mi

Absolutely fabulous chicken fried rice available with brown rice. Very inviting decore and clean as…read morecan be.

We came here because of the vegan section of the menu, which we definitely appreciate…read more I ordered the vegan spicy lemongrass pho ($16.75) and vegan tofu lemongrass saute ($16). Both supposedly come with veggies, but the veggie portions were pathetic: a few slices of carrot, 2-3 pieces of snap peas in the soup; onions in the lemongrass tofu, plus a few pieces of raw cabbage, carrot and daikon on the side with the rice). The main portions were only moderate. The pho had a few pieces of each of the vegan beef and tofu, a moderate vermicelli portions, and admittedly a nice salty broth. Not the worst we've had, and I guess I shouldn't complain about vegan options in a town like this, but this was a pretty lacklustre meal given the portions and lack of veggies. Hard to recommend it for that reason.

Dinning Room

Chicken Bahn Mi

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The menu of lies!! They say on menu can make things gluten free.. they cannot

Tide Tables

4.5(1.1k reviews)

13.9 mi

Wow. Seriously wow, from the very second we pulled in one of the amazing employees showed us a…read moreparking spot super close that I didn't see. We got to the host stand, and the woman was incredibly kind and helpful. Our server Griffin was super attentive and fun, he gave a ton of recommendations and we ordered almost everything he mentioned. Trust me this place did not disappoint! They have made grouper my new favorite fish and the portions were so much bigger than I expected! My only regret is that we didn't order the fried shrimp like Griffin suggested because I saw it come out and I had to pick my Jaw up off the floor. Truly the best experiences I've had since I got to Florida. This place should be on the Michelin guide. The owners should be proud of their employees, hospitality and food! OH AND ALSO, beautiful view!! Definitely sit outside! They had fans outside too so even though it was hot out we felt nice and cool!

Tide Tables is exactly what you want from a Florida waterfront spot--casual, laid-back, and right…read moreon the water with an incredible view. The food was outstanding. The baked beans may honestly be the best I've ever had--big chunks of bacon and all sorts of goodness packed into them. Seriously, don't overlook the beans! The grouper bites are a must-order--crispy, fresh and delicious. The mahi tacos were equally impressive, with fresh fish, great flavor and generous portions. Great seafood, cold drinks, beautiful waterfront setting and the kind of place you could hang out at all afternoon. One piece of advice: there's only one men's room and one women's room, so maybe don't drink too much. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to.

Fried scallops

Grilled grouper basket (large)

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O'Bricks

4.5(772 reviews)

7.6 mi

Great food and drinks in a convenient down town Bradenton location. The service was also very good.read more

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.

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Food Hall Boba Hibachi Pho

4.4(41 reviews)

6.3 mi

-Friendly and fast service. -Clean…read more -Beautiful wall art. -Everything was delicious and full of flavor! -Great dish choices for my kids as well. I liked how they allowed us to modify one of our kids dishes: So happy to discover this place!!!

Really great food. Manatee county lacks good Asian cuisine, but this place is good. Nice people,…read morefast service. Good prices for the portion size

Salad is so good and comes with hibachi

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Jace J.

1 month ago

The women have been indifferent and will work with their register notes and receipts while ignoring you're a customer. I've witnessed employees greet people out of order or laughing at their phones and watching videos while customers enter the building the buildings, and young what seems like daughters or family friends that seemingly are not disciplined nor have any fear of being fired with low energy and low customer service skills, raising certain concern about professionalism and workplace cultural discipline. The males seem very professional and take the job serious which makes for an odd contrast. I've never seen a much lower overall Asian restaurant set of attitudes. I'd argue only sushi hana has employees that are as un professional. "yes" "name" "okay" "$" "okay" read more

Mike C.

17 years ago

Our family gets take-out from China Village at least once a month. We find the food the best among the local Chinese restaurants. The owner is very nice and has never messed up our order. It's always perfect and my only complaint is that they always claim 25 minutes until your order will be ready yet it takes up to 45 minutes sometimes. read more

Michael W.

8 years ago

I came in last week and ordered General Tso's Chicken, Beef Broccoli, and Lo Mein. Since they changed owners, the food quality has become better than before. The food used to be bland but now it's more flavorful and fresher. The people up front were approachable and friendly and seemed professional. read more

Dorin M.

9 years ago

I am not an expert on Chinese cuisine by any stretch. I cannot tell you what should be in or not be in a specific dish. What I can tell you is the food here tastes great! The service and atmosphere is fantastic! I consider this place a great find and we are now regulars! read more

Gary O.

15 years ago

The BEST chinese food we have found in the area. Everything is made fresh, which takes a little bit longer but is definitely worth the wait. After a couple of visits you will be known by the staff which is always a nice plus. read more

James T.

7 years ago

They give you lots of food here! Two boxes must have weighed almost 10 pounds. The quality is ok, but I guess that people go for the huge portions. I usually get sesame chicken, and it's enough for 2 meals at least read more

mark m.

16 years ago

the best Chinese food in Manatee County .. Great portions Nice People!! I've been eating here for years I've never had an issue with the food other then its been outstanding ! read more

Jet G.

14 years ago

I have been eating at this place since the late 90's, and have never had a bad meal. One of the best Chinese places on FL's west coast.

James M.

4 years ago

Decent food, but they didn't read notes on my order. No extra sauce, no extra pancakes for Moo Shoo Pork. Lazy.

Jordan F.

15 years ago

I enjoyed it. Great noodle. Very good and friendly service.

Phil J.

13 years ago

Ex food and service.good prices

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