Mean Deans Local Kitchen

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6059 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
Voted the #2 hidden gem in Bradenton by readers of the Bradenton Herald! Mean Deans is a polished-casual neighborhood restaurant serving award-winning recipes in a comfortable environment. Specialties include Lobster Lasagna, Cedar Plank Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Rosemary Fig Chicken, Filet Mignon, Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Key Lime Creme Brulee, Drunken Cuban Sandwich, Alligator Chowder, Gouda Burger, Homemade Peanut Butter Pie, and more! Located in a neighborhood 5 miles NW of the Sarasota-Bradenton airport. It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth it when you find it! Extensive beer, wine and liquor selection. Seating includes indoor and outdoor (dogs welcome outside!) Dean is a very hands on owner/chef who is at the restaurant most of the time. Make sure to say "Hi!" when you visit. We look forward to seeing you!

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4.5299 reviews
Richard Steinberg
8/11/2025

Delightful staff, different menu and fantastic food. The service was great and extremely friendly. Highly recommended. The

Vicki D.
7/27/2025

The food, the service and the ambiance were right on! Mean Dean's is one of our favorites.

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Gary O.
6/12/2025

Great unique homemade food drink, service, and desserts at reasonable prices, with multiple daily specials. Stopped there for lunch while visiting Bradenton and was not disappointed. Favorites...

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Gary R.
6/9/2025

bar bites: brussels sprouts? artichoke dip? cauliflower dip? cheese bruschetta? who the hell picked these for bar bites? maybe mix a few guy choices? no more tiptoe thru the tulips choices!

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Michael J.
6/9/2025

We drive 40 minutes from LWR to get here because the food is so good and the staff is so nice. Even Dean. lol. The meatloaf with marsala sauce is great and my wfe loves the curry with tofu. We're...

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