Restaurants

Ellenton

• Anna Maria Oyster BarRestaurants · 1525 51st Ave East, Ellenton, FL 34222The Ellenton location of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar seafood restaurants, on 51st Avenue East.Matthew Bender's pickDirections to Anna Maria Oyster Bar
• Five-O Donut Co.Bakery and desserts · 2211 60th Ave East, Ellenton, FL 34222Ellenton location of Five-O, a doughnut shop that began in 2017 at a small Sarasota kitchen and makes yeast-raised, croissant, and cake doughnuts. It sits on 60th Ave E near the Ellenton outlets.Featured in our magazineDirections to Five-O Donut Co.
• Hickory HollowBarbecue and Southern · 4705 US Route 301, Ellenton, FL 34222Family-owned barbecue restaurant on US 301 in Ellenton serving hickory-smoked pork (including a Carolina-style version marinated in pepper vinegar), ribs, chicken, fried seafood, and a daily selection of vegetable sides.Directions to Hickory Hollow
• Sixty EastRestaurant · 2219 60th Ave E, Ellenton, FL 34222Locally owned Italian eatery near the Ellenton outlets with signature pizzas, classic Italian dishes, and a bar focused on handcrafted martinis and cocktails.Featured in our magazineDirections to Sixty East
• Whiskey Joe's Manatee RiverSeafood and waterfront · 5313 19th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222Restaurant on the Manatee River in Ellenton with a Floribbean (Florida and Caribbean) menu, a raw bar, and the Barefoot Tiki Bar on a sand beach area. Boat docks are available for guests arriving by water.Directions to Whiskey Joe's Manatee River
• Woody's River Roo Pub and GrillBar · 5717 18th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222Pub and grill on the Manatee River in Ellenton with outdoor riverfront seating, a full bar, and a tiki bar with a live music stage. The menu centers on seafood, burgers, and Florida bar fare.Directions to Woody's River Roo Pub and Grill

Palmetto

• Corporate Ladder Brewing Co.Brewery · 4935 96th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221Craft brewery and taproom on 96th Street East in the Palmetto area that hosts recurring community events such as a night market and a book club.Directions to Corporate Ladder Brewing Co.
• Peggy's CorralBar · 4511 US Hwy 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221Biker bar on US 41 north of downtown Palmetto with a tiki bar, pool tables, and package store, hosting karaoke, darts, and weekly food trucks.Directions to Peggy's Corral
• Riverhouse Waterfront RestaurantSeafood and waterfront · 995 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221Restaurant at the end of the Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe Marina pier on the Manatee River in Palmetto, with three dining areas under one roof. The county tourism office lists it among the restaurants you can reach by boat.Directions to Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
• Riviera Dunes DocksideSeafood and waterfront · 102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221Casual restaurant and bar at Riviera Dunes Marina in Palmetto with a large patio facing the marina and a coastal, seafood-focused menu. Its site notes live music on weekends.Directions to Riviera Dunes Dockside
• The Clam HouseSeafood and waterfront · 304 7th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221Seafood restaurant on 7th Street West in Palmetto serving local fish, clams, and sushi.Directions to The Clam House

Parrish

• C&K Smoke House BBQRestaurants · 12119 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219A barbecue restaurant on US 301 North in Parrish.Matthew Bender's pickDirections to C&K Smoke House BBQ
• Good Liquid Brewing and Distilling Co.Bars · 8980 US 301 N, Unit 138, Parrish, FL 34219The Parrish location of Good Liquid Brewing and Distilling Co., in Creekside Commons on US 301.BobbieSue Patrick's pickDirections to Good Liquid Brewing and Distilling Co.
• 5 Boroughs PizzaCasual dining · 8255 Highway 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219Family-run New York-style pizzeria on US 301 in Parrish, opened in January 2026 in the space Raven Pizza occupied for about 30 years. The menu also includes pasta, subs, and calzones.Directions to 5 Boroughs Pizza
• Ferraro's Italian GrilleCasual dining · 8348 US Highway 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219Family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria on US 301 in Parrish offering pizza, pasta, and Italian entrees, with a weekly featured pizza.Directions to Ferraro's Italian Grille
• Gamble Creek FarmsLocal food and drink · 14950 Golf Course Road, Parrish, FL 34219Twenty-six-acre certified organic farm in Parrish with an on-site farm market selling its own produce, Florida-grown goods, and deli sandwiches. The farm also supplies local restaurants.Directions to Gamble Creek Farms
• Oar & Iron Raw Bar & GrillSeafood and waterfront · 8710 US 301-N, Unit 120, Parrish, FL 34219Seafood and steak restaurant with a raw bar in the Creekside Commons plaza on US 301 in Parrish, opened in November 2025. The menu includes New England-style seafood, lobster rolls, steaks, and burgers.Featured in our magazineDirections to Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill
• Parrish PizzeriaCasual dining · 12345 US Highway 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219Pizzeria on US 301 at the north end of the Parrish corridor.Directions to Parrish Pizzeria
• Restaurant iDaliaRestaurant · 8743 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219Modern Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge in the Market Walk retail area at North River Ranch, serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, cocktails, and gelato.Featured in our magazineDirections to Restaurant iDalia
• Símple Mexican GrillRestaurant · 11235 US Hwy 301 N, Suite 105, Parrish, FL 34219Family-run fast-casual Mexican restaurant on US 301 in Parrish serving tacos, burritos, and bowls, with house-made corn tortillas.Directions to Símple Mexican Grill

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