One of the Suncoast’s most beloved waterfront restaurants has officially earned national bragging rights.
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina, a laid-back seafood favorite in historic Cortez, has been named to the 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list — placing it among just 39 standout dining destinations across the country and only two in Florida.
For locals in Bradenton, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island and beyond, the recognition comes as no surprise.
A True Old Florida Waterfront Gem
Located at 12507 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, Tide Tables sits on the western edge of the historic Cortez commercial fishing village — one of the last remaining working fishing villages in Florida. Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and just minutes from Anna Maria Island, the restaurant delivers what visitors dream about when they picture “Old Florida.”…