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Cortez Clam Factory

3.9 (186 reviews)
ModerateBars, American
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY ATMOSPHERE

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Divey
Casual
Live music
Moderate noise

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Karold S.

This place was cool to hang out. The service was great. They have tvs to watch sports and a great selection of drinks.

Full belly Ipswich fried clams
Honest O.

Fantastic. I ordered the Ipswich full belly fried clams and they were amazing. I am originally from Boston and it is very hard to find quality New England clams in Florida. We also ordered the chicken salad croissant and that was terrific. I highly recommend this restaurant and we will certainly be back for Wednesday lobster night and Friday cod night.

Fish tacos. The grouper sandwich comes with French fries and coleslaw.  You shouldn't have to ask, it says it comes on the menu.
Kathy C.

I've been there a few times. I usually get the fish tacos. They're usually good. Last time they tasted extra fishy and not so fresh. I asked the bartender Mike about it. He went and spoke with the owner; I saw him talk with him. The owner never came by to talk with me and discuss the problem; he ignored it. I'm not going to go back.,This is a local business I'd like to patronize but I don't like "fishy" fish. The bar was not so busy but the service was a bit s l o w.

Triple tail with shrimp, rice & greens.
John M.

This is a great go to bar/restaurant. Great bartenders and great food! I had the special "Triple Tail" it was awesome, I ate every bit of it! I have never had a bad meal here ever!

Menu. They also have daily specials.
Lindsay G.

I was in Bradenton for vacation and had an excellent lunch at the Cortez Clam Factory. The fried grouper sandwich was amazing and the portion of grouper was huge. Also their French fries and slaw were delicious. They had both indoor and outdoor dog friendly seating. I sat inside as it was already 81 degrees F at noon today.

Another great meal at the Clam. Shared the shrimp cocktail, lobster dinner & coconut cream pie. Each was awesome. Lobster dinner for $29! Always a great meal here.

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Great food and service and atmosphere and music are fantastic . Scenery is so calming!

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Food, service, music, outdoors... a perfect way to kick off my birthday, Mother's Day weekend. Live entertainment was fun!

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Home cooked bar food and beyond. Beer battered haddock are amazing and so is the mahi Asian salad

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