The minute you walk in the place, your greeted with a smile, and get the good diner kind of feel. It's a nice change from all the higher end stuff on the island. Want great food? They got it. Want great service? They got that too...and all for much less than other places! I would recommend to anybody, great for... more

Read several good reviews for The Gathering Place, so we checked it out during our visit to Bradenton Beach. I ordered the baby back ribs (full rack) and my wife ordered the seafood combo. Both were $13.95 and included large portions. Mine included a cup of soup, a small salad, two sides, and a dinner roll. My wife's seafood was... more

Had lunch here. Lady serving us could not do enough for us. Food was lovely. Good choice of menu. more

The owners are wonderful people. The menu always has Greek specialties that look wonderful. The food is like good home cooking, the portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. We have visited the last two years and plan to go again this summer. Not the fanciest, so snobs please stay away and leave more tables open for the... more

I say secret because it's never super busy and we always go during spring break. Every other restaurant on the island has a huge wait, but this place never does. It has sort of a diner feel with beer and wine... and the servers treat you like family (a little funny sarcasm is the usual here). The food is the... more

My hubby and I love this place. We go there atleast 3 times a week. I am a very picky eater and I have yet to find something on the menu that I don't like. Not only is the food delightful, but, they give you huge portions. It takes two to eat the lasagna. All of the food is very... more

Got in really late and they were closing up. They stayed open late to serve us. It was fairly decent food. I recommend the pan friend grouper. They really don't have any vegetarian options. more

My wife & I would not go back. Food has no flavor. Service was so-so. Prices were OK for quality of food. more

The Gathering Place is me and my wife's favorite restaurant in Bradenton. Yes, the food is very good and yes, the service is excellent and yes, the portions are huge...you won't leave there hungry. The thing that set's this place apart from the other restaurants is the owners and staff. You will not find a friendlier, more fun place to... more