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    • Home
    • Menus
      • Lunch Menu
      • Dinner Menu
      • Signature Cocktails
      • Happy Hour & Dean's Deals
      • Bar Bites
      • Wine List
      • Craft Beer
    • Events
    • Order Takeout
    • About Us
    • Reservations
  • Home
  • Menus
    • Lunch Menu
    • Dinner Menu
    • Signature Cocktails
    • Happy Hour & Dean's Deals
    • Bar Bites
    • Wine List
    • Craft Beer
  • Events
  • Order Takeout
  • About Us
  • Reservations

Upcoming Events

Team Trivia Every Tuesday, 7/1-6:30-8:30

 Team Trivia, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30


 Get ready for a night of brain-teasing fun, great food, and good times at Mean Deans’ Trivia Night! 


Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 for a lively competition where you and your team can battle it out for bragging rights. 


Trivia is free to play, and all skill levels are welcome. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, scratch-made dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere while putting your knowledge to the test. 


Space fills up fast, and we can't always take walk-ins, so reservations are highly recommended. 


You are welcome to come in and sit at your table as early as 5:15. Happy Hour ends at 6pm and trivia begins promptly at 6:30. Full food and beverage service is provided throughout trivia.

Walk-ins are welcome (if space allows.) 


Gather your team, book your spot, and get ready for a fantastic night of trivia, food, and fun! 

Book your table for 7/1 Team Trivia

Live Music Every Thursday, 7/3-Scotty Yates 5:30-8:30

Live Music Featuring Scotty Yates

      

Scotty is a familiar face in the vibrant musical landscape of Bradenton. His illustrious career is marked by prestigious accolades and an impressive list of collaborations. As a recipient of the "International Jazz Hall Of Fame" Entertainers Of The Year Award and an inductee into the 2011 "Kansas Music Hall Of Fame," Scotty stands as a distinguished figure in the world of music. 


Scotty plays all your favorites from classic rock to beach vibes, to golden oldies.


It's also Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy Happy Hour specials all day!


Reservations for music taken for 5:30pm only, after that it's first come, first served in the music room..


Please book your reservation online. Make sure you are under the "Live Music" event to be reserved in the music and not "Dining Room" which is the regular dining room.

Book your table for Live Music

GrouperFest! 7/4-7/6

GrouperFest! 7/4-7/6

 🎣 GrouperFest is Back! 🇺🇸 July 4th–6th at Mean Deans!


We’re going all in on fresh Florida grouper this Independence Day weekend! Full Menu Available plus the following specials:


Soup: Super Grouper Chowder


Apps: Bora Bora Grouper Bites and Mini Grouper Cakes


Entrees (All Day):

🍽️ Garlic-Crusted Grouper


🔥 Blackened Grouper with Tropical Salsa


🦞 Grouper-Stuffed Grouper topped with Lobster Cream Sauce


🥩 6oz Filet Mignon paired with a housemade Grouper Cake


🥪 And for lunch? The Greuben Sandwich. Yup, Grouper meets Reuben


Dessert: Grouper Creme Brule

Just kidding. We're obsessed with Grouper, but even we have our limits!


Fresh, local, and full of flavor, just how we like it. This special menu runs Friday through Sunday, so come celebrate freedom the Mean Deans way: with grouper done right! 


Click below to reserve your table — this one fills up fast!

Book your table

Live Music Schedule

Thursday 5:30-8:30. See section above to book for the next upcoming artist.

7/3/2025

Scotty Yates

5:30pm

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8:30pm

7/3/2025

Scotty Yates

5:30pm

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8:30pm

7/10/2025

Alan Grant

5:30pm

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8:30pm

7/10/2025

Alan Grant

5:30pm

-

8:30pm

7/17/2025

Tim Chandler

5:30pm

-

8:30pm

7/17/2025

Tim Chandler

5:30pm

-

8:30pm

7/24/2025

John Rinnell

5:30pm

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8:30pm

7/24/2025

John Rinnell

5:30pm

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8:30pm

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We are excited to have a way to text our favorite guests! Some ways we will utilize texting:  Last minute deals, birthday gifts, new specials, reservation times opening up during busy season, special events, etc. Please note, we can send them out, but can't receive them. Expect a couple texts per week at the most (usually 2-3/month). Cancel anytime.

Banquet Room Available

    Book This Room for Your Next Event! Great for Holiday Parties!

    Our party room will accommodate up to approximately 70 seated guests. Custom menus are available. For more information please call 941-251-5435 and ask to speak with Dean. He may also be reached at dean@meandeanslocalkitchen.com. Dean is the only one authorized to taking bookings for this room. 

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