Mean Deans Local Kitchen Menu (2025 Update)

Introducing the Menu at Mean Deans Local Kitchen

At Mean Deans Local Kitchen, located in the heart of Bradenton, FL, flavor takes center stage. The menu shines with dishes that reflect a blend of traditional comforts and innovative twists. For seafood lovers, the Blackened Redfish and Cedar Plank Salmon offer extraordinary taste, showcasing fresh ingredients and mouthwatering sauces. Meat enthusiasts will relish the bold flavors in the Bayou Shrimp & Grits, featuring blackened shrimp and candied bacon—it's an experience of southern cuisine at its finest.

Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent desserts like the Creamy Key Lime Creme Brulee and a towering Ultimate Dessert, perfect for sharing. Whether it's a casual lunch or a cozy dinner, every meal captures the warmth of local flavors, inviting you to savor each bite at Mean Deans Local Kitchen.

Dean's Daily Deals

Meatloaf Mondays

Marsala Meatloaf only 15.9 every Monday!

US$15.90

Tuesdays

Fresh Cedar Plank Salmon only 17.9 every Tuesday!

US$17.90

Wine Wednesdays

15 Bottles of House Wine. Want something nicer? 15% off all other bottles. Every Wednesday!

US$15.00

Thirsty Thursdays

Happy Hour All Day! 5 Single Shot Wells, House Wines (6oz) and All Draft Beer. 2 off all Wines by the Glass. 2 off all Signature Cocktails.

US$5.00

Fridays

Blackened Redfish Over Black Beans and Rice only 18.9 every Friday!

US$18.90

Saturday

Baby Back Ribs Full Rack only 19.9 every Saturday!

US$19.90

Sunday

Prime Rib 10oz 19.9 every Sunday!

US$19.90

Holidays

Some Deals May Not Be Available on Major Holidays If you are reading this near a holiday, please check our Events page. If a holiday says "Limited Menu" or similar, then we are rearranging the kitchen flow to accommodate the busy day and will not be able to offer some or all of our regular deals.

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

US$7.90

Bora Bora Shrimp

US$7.90

Spinach Artichoke Dip

US$7.90

Pulled Pork Sliders

US$7.90

Goat Cheese Bruschetta

US$7.90

Nashville Hot Cauliflower

US$7.90

Bar Bites 3-6pm, Bar and Bar High-Tops Only (First Come First Served)

Appetizers

Nashville Hot Cauliflower

fresh deep fried cauliflower, sweet and spicy nashville sauce, green onions, ranch

US$11.90

Shanghai Calamari

breaded and fried calamari and red peppers tossed in a sweet chili-soy-sesame sauce, sesame seeds

US$15.90

Blackened Ahi Tuna

wasabi, green onion, sesame seeds, bora bora sauce

US$14.90

Deconstructed Goat Cheese Bruschetta

basil, tomato, garlic, olive oil, romano, onions, goat cheese, balsamic drizzle

US$12.90

Bora Bora Shrimp

fried shrimp painted with our signature sweet and zesty bora bora sauce, served over slaw

US$11.90

Buffalo Gator Bites

gator tail hand-breaded, tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, green onion, bleu cheese

US$15.90

Chef Dean’s Award Winning Spinach Dip

sauteed red onion, red peppers, artichokes, spinach and a mixed of cheese, served with tri-colored chips

US$12.90

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

fresh brussels sprouts, flash-fried and coated in a balsamic-sesame-soy blend

US$9.90

Sampler Platter

full-sized portions of bora bora shrimp, nashville hot cauliflower, and deconstructed goat cheese bruschetta

US$29.90

Wendy’s Salad

pina colada shrimp, mixed greens, red onions, dried cranberries, pineapple, tomatoes, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, citrus vinaigrette

US$17.90

The Bayshore Garden Side

artisan lettuce, tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, sunflower seeds, cheese

US$4.90

The Bayshore Garden Large

artisan lettuce, tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, sunflower seeds, cheese add diced seared chicken for 4.9

US$9.90

Vintage Caesar Side

romaine, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan, scratch caesar dressing add anchovies 1.5 add diced seared chicken for 4.9

US$5.90

Vintage Caesar Large

romaine, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan, scratch caesar dressing add anchovies 1.5 add diced seared chicken 4.9

US$9.90

Bubba’s Wedge Salad

iceberg lettuce, house-candied bacon, crumble bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, scratch blue cheese dressing, fried onion strings, balsamic glaze

US$12.90

Featured Soup Cup

always made from scratch. please ask your server for today’s special.

US$5.50

Featured Soup Bowl

always made from scratch. please ask your server for today’s special.

US$7.90

Blackened Alligator Chowder Cup

award-winning recipe created by Chef Dean

US$7.50

Blackened Alligator Chowder Bowl

award-winning recipe created by Chef Dean

US$10.90

Soups Salads

Entrees From the Farm

Bourbon Maple Short Rib over Thai Style Peanut Pasta

slow cooked marinated short rib and Dean's rich sweet-heat peanut sauce. Visit the "About Us" page on our website to watch Dean prepare this dish on ABC 7's Suncoast View.

US$29.90

Smothered Clucker (GF)

seared chicken breast, spinach, red pepper, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, onions, goat cheese, garlic smashed, fresh vegetables

US$19.90

Baby Back Ribs Half Rack

slow cooked ribs, bourbon-mango barbeque sauce, slaw, seasoned fries

US$19.50

Baby Back Ribs Full Rack

slow cooked ribs, bourbon-mango barbeque sauce, slaw, seasoned fries 19.9 on Saturdays

US$26.90

Bora Bora Chicken Bowl

fried chicken over black beans, caribbean rice, pico, cheddar-jack, green onions, avocado, bora bora sauce, key lime crema

US$19.90

Marsala Meatloaf

candied bacon, marsala gravy, garlic smashed potatoes, fresh vegetables 14.9 on Mondays

US$18.50

Rosemary Fig Chicken (GF)

chicken breast seared in rosemary fig glaze, portobello mushrooms, garlic smashed, fresh vegetables

US$19.90

Filet Mignon (GF)

8oz filet, garlic smashed potatoes, fresh vegetables. complimentary choice of blue cheese crusted, sauteed mushrooms, or sauteed onions

US$35.90

Tofu Coconut Curry (GF)

tofu, curry, coconut milk, peanuts, red onions, red peppers, lotus root, caribbean rice vegetarian, can be made vegan if no rice, sub red quinoa

US$15.90

Big Shrimpin'

dozens shrimp hand-breaded and fried, sea salt and pepper seasoned fries, side sharkbite sauce, ketchup, and bora bora sauce, slaw

US$18.90

Blackened Redfish Over Black Beans & Rice (GF)

spicy black beans, caribbean rice, key lime crema sauce, green onions 18.9 on Fridays

US$22.50

Bayou Shrimp & Grits (GF)

stone ground grits, blackened shrimp, candied bacon, caramelized onions, andouille sausage, colby-jack cheese, green onion

US$21.90

Cedar Plank Salmon (GF)

award winning recipe, fresh salmon marinated for 48 hours in a bourbon-citrus-soy marinade, caribbean rice, fresh vegetables 17.9 on Tuesdays

US$24.90

Entrees From the Sea

Entrees Noodles Pasta

Lobster Lasagna

lobster, sea scallops, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, roasted parmesan tomato, homemade vodka sauce

US$27.90

Booth Bay Pasta

shrimp, sea scallop chunks, lobster cream sauce, tomatoes, linguini, parmesean cheese. GF Linguini available 2

US$23.90

Five Cheese Mac

smoked gouda, monterey jack, mozzarella, romano, cheddar. top it with bbq pulled pork 6.9

US$14.90

Thai Peanut Pasta

red peppers, caramelized onions, sesame seeds, thai sauce, peanut, soy, sriracha, linguini. GF linguini available 2. add shrimp or chicken or salmon 6.9

US$15.90

Gouda Burger

fresh ground beef, smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onions, sriracha mayo, portobellos, seasoned fries. GF bun 2

US$16.90

Drunken Cuban

rum and espresso marinated slow cooked pork, swiss cheese, tangy mustard, pickles, ham, black beans and rice

US$15.90

Fresh Salmon Tacos

blackened fresh salmon, sharkbite sauce, lettuce, pico, cheddar-jack, lime crema, black beans & rice, tri-colored tortilla chips

US$16.90

Veggie Black Bean Tacos

rice, black beans, sauteed onions, red peppers, mixed cheese, pico, sharkbite, key lime crema

US$12.90

Sandwiches Tacos

Sides

Garlic Smashed Potatoes (GF)

US$3.90

Fresh Vegetables

US$3.90

Five Cheese Mac

please specify side when ordering. substitute for one of your sides for 3.9

US$7.90

Caribbean Rice (GF)

US$3.90

Slaw (GF)

US$3.90

Spicy Black Beans

vegetarian/vegan

US$3.90

Seasoned Fries

US$3.50

Side Thai Peanut Pasta

substitute for one of your sides for 3.9

US$7.90

Goat Cheese Grits (GF)

substitute for a side 2.9

US$5.90

Key Lime Creme Brulee

key lime glaze, homemade chantilly whipped cream

US$9.90

Crunchy Peanut Butter Pie

graham cracker crumble, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, dark chocolate

US$9.90

Seasonal Dessert

please ask your server about our seasonal dessert

Ultimate Dessert Tower

full portions of brooklyn ice cream pie, crunchy peanut butter pie and our seasonal dessert. All homemade of course

US$23.90

Major Holidays Limited Menu

If you are reading this near a holiday, please check our "Events" page on our website (meandeanslocalkitchen.com). If a holiday says "Limited Menu" or similar, then we are rearranging the kitchen flow to accommodate the busy day and will not be able to offer our regular menu.

Sweets

Lunch Sandwiches

Drunken Cuban

rum and espresso marinated slow cooked pork, swiss cheese, pickles, tangy mustard, ham, black beans & rice

US$15.50

Salmon BLT

fresh salmon, candied bacon, lettuce, tomato, basil dijon aioli. GF bun 2

US$15.90

Basil Dijon Chicken

blackened chicken breast, basil dijon aioli, swiss, carmelized onions. GF bun 2

US$14.90

Grilled Cheese

smoked gouda, swiss, cheddar, grilled tomato

US$11.90

Shrimp Po’Boy

fried shrimp, cuban bread, tomato, lettuce, slaw, pickled onion, sharkbite

US$14.90

Pulled Pork

slow-cooked bbq pork, mixed cheese, slaw topping. GF bun 2

US$14.50

Chicken Caesar Wrap

romaine, parmesan, scratch caesar dressing, diced chicken, garlic herb wrap

US$13.90

Salmon

fresh blackened salmon, lettuce, mixed cheese, sharkbite, pico, lime crema

US$15.90

Veggie Black Bean

rice, black beans, sauteed onions, red peppers, mixed cheese, pico, lime crema

US$12.90

Pulled Pork Tacos

bbq mojo pork, cheddar-jack, sesame slaw, pico, lime crema

US$14.90

Lunch Tacos

Lunch Burgers

Gouda Burger

smoked gouda, caramelized onions, portobello, sriracha mayo, house cooked chips. sub fries 1. GF bun 2

US$15.90

Bacon Brie Burger

candied bacon, creamy brie, bacon onion jam, house cooked chips. sub fries 1. GF bun 2

US$15.90

The Boring Burger

add swiss, american or cheddar 1 add bacon 1.5. GF bun 2

US$12.90

Mac & Cheese Burger

fried five cheese mac, cheddar, house cooked chips. sub fries 1. GF bun 2

US$14.50

Angry Squirrel Burger

spicy maple glaze, peanut butter, bacon add smoke gouda 1. House cooked chips, sub fries 1. GF bun 2

US$14.50

Lunch Menu and Holidays

If you are reading this near a holiday, please check our Events page. If a holiday says "Limited Menu" or similar, then we are rearranging the kitchen flow to accommodate the busy day and will not be able to offer our regular menu.

Happy Hour

Happy Hour All Day! 5 Single Shot Wells, House Wines (6oz) and All Draft Beer. 2 off all Wines by the Glass. 2 off all Signature Cocktails. Some Deals May Not Be Available on Major Holidays If you are reading this near a holiday, please check our Events page. If a holiday says "Limited Menu" or similar, then we are rearranging the kitchen flow to accommodate the busy day and will not be able to offer some or all of our regular deals.

US$5.00

Happy Hour 3-6pm Everyday. All Day Thursdays

Signature Cocktails

Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini

orange vodka, grand marnier, creme de cacao, galliano espresso, house brewed espresso, orange. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$12.90

Candied Bacon Old Fashioned

bacon fat washed maker’s mark bourbon, vermont maple syrup, bitters, candied bacon. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$15.90

Orie Got Hitched

jack daniels whiskey, st. germain elderflower, giffard creme de mure, fresh lemonade. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$12.90

Wildflower Spritz

hendricks flora adora gin, aperol, lemon juice, ginger infused syrup, soda, mint, lemon. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$13.90

Limoncello Drop

ketel one citroen, limoncello, lemon juice, mint infused syrup, mint, sugar rim. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$12.90

Tahitian Mai Tai

appleton rum, pineapple rum, orange curacao, lime orgeat, amaretto, falernum, fernet, absinthe, pineapple, cherry. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$12.90

Georgia’s in Florida Cosmo

ketel one peach and orange blossom, key lime juice, cranberry juice, lemon twist. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$11.90

Smoked Paloma

partida reposado tequila, mezcal, ruby red grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup, smoked sea salt. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$13.90

Toasted Coconut Key Lime Martini

coconut rum, vanilla vodka, key lime juice, cream of coconut, pineapple, toasted coconut flakes. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$11.90

Haley’s Sangria

rose sangria with pineapple, peach liqueur and blackberry liqueur. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$10.90

Nil-Tini

(non-alcoholic/adult-oriented)—pineapple, martini & rossi vibrante, orgeat, lime, mint infused syrup, lemon twist. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$11.90

Faux-Fashioned

(non-alcoholic/very adult-oriented)—bitter pathfinder hemp & root spirit, maple syrup, luxardo syrup, luxardo cherry. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$12.90

Zoe’s Famous

(non-alcoholic)—fresh lemonade, watermelon puree, soda water, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, lemon. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)

US$8.90

Mocktails

Coffees

Espresso

US$3.50

Cappuccino

US$4.50

Latte

US$4.90

Mean Deans Trash Panda Red Ale

Cigar City Maduro

Keel Farms Elderberry Cider

Sam Adams Seasonal

Yuengling Lager

Dogfish 60 Minute IPA

Dogfish 90 Minute IPA

Corona

Stella Artois

Coors Light

Bud Light

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Guinness

Michelob Ultra

Coppertail Free Dive IPA

Miller Lite

Cigar City Jai Alai

Budweiser

JDub's Passion Wheat

Big Top Hazy Highwire

Cigar City Apple Pie Cider

Heineken

Coppertail Unholy Trippel

Athletic Brewing n/a

Craft Beer--Changes Frequently

Wine--Changes Frequently

House

Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet, Merlot, White Zinfandel

Hess Shirtail, Chardonnay, Monterrey

DeLoach, Chardonnay, Heritage Reserve, California

Raeburn, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Raymond, Reserve Selection, Chardonnay, Napa

Kono, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand

Santa Marina, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Ponzi, Pinot Gris, Oregon

Fess Parker, Reisling, Santa Barbara

Castello Poggio, Moscato, Italy

Essay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne Blend, South Africa

Crusher Cabernet, California

DeLoach, Cabernet, Heritage Reserve, California

Oberon, Cabernet, Napa

Canoe Ridge, Expedition, Merlot, Washington

Woodwork, Pinot Noir, California

Wright, Pinot Noir, Oregon

Guigal, Cotes du Rhone, Rouge, France

Four Vines “The Biker”, Zinfandel, Paso Robles

Hess, Treo, Petite Sirah Blend, California

Catena, Padrillos, Malbec, Argentina

Marietta, “OVR”, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah Blend, California

Frico Rosatto (Rose), Tuscany

Miraval Rose, Provence, France

Charles de Fere, Jean Louis, France

Zonin Prosecco, DOC, Italy (Split, 187mL)

Bisol, Jeio Prosecco, DOC, Italy

Gruet, Brut, Rose, New Mexico

Piper Sonoma, Brut, Sonoma

Schramsberg Mirabelle, Brut, California

Dow’s Ruby Port

Quinta Noval, Tawny Port

Miles, Madeira, Rainwater, Portugual

Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa