5 New (& Coming Soon) Restaurants in Manatee County [March 29,2026]

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Bradenton, Ellenton and Palmetto!

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Recently Opened

Crawfish & Crab Bayou — Ellenton

Address: 3412 US-301, Unit 101, Ellenton, FL 34222

Status: Recently opened.

What to expect: Cajun seafood restaurant and market with 60–70 seats.

Menu highlights: Crawfish boils, blue crabs, oysters, po’ boys, gumbo.

Hours: Closed Tuesdays; 11 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays, 10 p.m. weekends.

Who’s behind it: Tim Le.

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Opening Soon

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza — Bradenton

Address: 5231 University Pkwy, Unit 111, Bradenton, FL 34201

Status: Targeting June 23, 2026 opening.

What to expect: Roman-style pizza concept with ~50 seats and full service.

Menu highlights: 72-hour fermented dough pizzas, star-shaped pies with ricotta, burrata boards, desserts.

Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday until 11 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Karif Cohen; founded by Renato Viola.

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Merci Cafe — Bradenton

Address: 310-212 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Status: Opening very soon.

What to expect: French bakery and brunch café with ~50 seats.

Menu highlights: Croque monsieur, quiche, onion soup, croissants, baguette sandwiches.

Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Fanette and Patrick Maquet.

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Lazy Goat — Bradenton

Address: 2001 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Status: Coming soon.

What to expect: To-go barbecue concept evolving from a food truck.

Menu highlights: Brisket, ribs, meatloaf, baked beans, cobblers.

Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m. until sold out.

Who’s behind it: Candis Haney and pitmaster Michael Wheeler.

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Jasmine Dragon — Palmetto

Address: 6813 Buffalo Rd., Unit 103, Palmetto, FL

Status: Opening soon.

What to expect: Fast-casual boba tea shop with grab-and-go service.

Menu highlights: Milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, brown sugar boba, dalgona coffee.

Hours: Planned daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Vivian Chan.

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