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Cortez Clam Factory’s outdoor patio is great for dining, drinks and entertainment. Try their new house-made bacon BLT, amazing!
plus fresh seafood, what more could
you ask? “We have this old fishing vil-
lage-style restaurant/bar that is very
unique” says co-owner Randy Ellis. “Everybody knows our product is nice and fresh because they see it being cooked. All the clams are local and harvested in Tampa Bay and we now feature Joe Island clams.” Monday is Taco Night, Tuesday Hogfish Snapper, Wednesday they
have Live Maine Lobster at market price, Thursday is Chop Shop Prime Rib, Friday Fish Fry, Saturday is Chop Shop NY Strip Night and Sunday features their Homemade Meatloaf Special. Amazing prices and all are so good.
One of the many new menu items is their house-made Bacon, which is maple and brown sugar-cured, and hickory smoked right there. They guarantee the Best BLT sandwich you've ever had, or try the Triple Bacon Threat Burger- Two bacon infused beef patties, Bacon Strips, Vidalia Onion Bacon Jam and Vermont White Cheddar!
Owners Randy Ellis and David Sadler have nurtured their place to really make it a great bar/restaurant with great entertainment. I love theirexpandedoutdoorpatioareathatisinvitingwithItalianout- door furniture, pavers and a very cool look for the Clam Factory, well done! Enjoy the fire pit, cornhole and live music. Happy Hour is 10AM to 7PM and lunch is served from 11:30AM. For a great meal for lunch or dinner, evening music and friendly staff and customers, make the Cortez Clam Factory your next choice.
Modern Chop Steakhouse is a welcome addition to this area’s dining scene with a sophisticated and stylish restaurant from the same owners as the extremely popular and successful Sage Biscuit Café. This is a new concept for partners Nicole Praessel, Joseph Moreta, and Jose Moreta, located next to Blake Hospital at 1830 59th St. W in Bradenton. Modern Chop’s dining room is completely renovated with bril- liant LED lighting, stylish table settings, and a large bar with full liquor fea- turing signature craft cocktails and martinis, draft and bottled beer, and a
nice variety of wines by the glass and bottle. They also have two private event rooms and expanded out- door seating for those al fresco nights.
The menu hosts a variety of steaks and other
meats, seafood including fresh local
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The stylish new Modern Chop Steakhouse has been extremely popular and with good reason! Great atmosphere, drinks and food.