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!
Tuesdays
Fresh Cedar Plank Salmon only 17.9 every Tuesday!
Wine Wednesdays
15 Bottles of House Wine. Want something nicer? 15% off all other bottles. Every Wednesday!
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.
Fridays
Blackened Redfish Over Black Beans and Rice only 18.9 every Friday!
Saturday
Baby Back Ribs Full Rack only 19.9 every Saturday!
Sunday
Prime Rib 10oz 19.9 every Sunday!
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
Bora Bora Shrimp
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Pulled Pork Sliders
Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Nashville Hot Cauliflower
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
Shanghai Calamari
breaded and fried calamari and red peppers tossed in a sweet chili-soy-sesame sauce, sesame seeds
Blackened Ahi Tuna
wasabi, green onion, sesame seeds, bora bora sauce
Deconstructed Goat Cheese Bruschetta
basil, tomato, garlic, olive oil, romano, onions, goat cheese, balsamic drizzle
Bora Bora Shrimp
fried shrimp painted with our signature sweet and zesty bora bora sauce, served over slaw
Buffalo Gator Bites
gator tail hand-breaded, tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, green onion, bleu cheese
Chef Dean’s Award Winning Spinach Dip
sauteed red onion, red peppers, artichokes, spinach and a mixed of cheese, served with tri-colored chips
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
fresh brussels sprouts, flash-fried and coated in a balsamic-sesame-soy blend
Sampler Platter
full-sized portions of bora bora shrimp, nashville hot cauliflower, and deconstructed goat cheese bruschetta
Wendy’s Salad
pina colada shrimp, mixed greens, red onions, dried cranberries, pineapple, tomatoes, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, citrus vinaigrette
The Bayshore Garden Side
artisan lettuce, tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, sunflower seeds, cheese
The Bayshore Garden Large
artisan lettuce, tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, sunflower seeds, cheese add diced seared chicken for 4.9
Vintage Caesar Side
romaine, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan, scratch caesar dressing add anchovies 1.5 add diced seared chicken for 4.9
Vintage Caesar Large
romaine, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan, scratch caesar dressing add anchovies 1.5 add diced seared chicken 4.9
Bubba’s Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce, house-candied bacon, crumble bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, scratch blue cheese dressing, fried onion strings, balsamic glaze
Featured Soup Cup
always made from scratch. please ask your server for today’s special.
Featured Soup Bowl
always made from scratch. please ask your server for today’s special.
Blackened Alligator Chowder Cup
award-winning recipe created by Chef Dean
Blackened Alligator Chowder Bowl
award-winning recipe created by Chef Dean
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.
Smothered Clucker (GF)
seared chicken breast, spinach, red pepper, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, onions, goat cheese, garlic smashed, fresh vegetables
Baby Back Ribs Half Rack
slow cooked ribs, bourbon-mango barbeque sauce, slaw, seasoned fries
Baby Back Ribs Full Rack
slow cooked ribs, bourbon-mango barbeque sauce, slaw, seasoned fries 19.9 on Saturdays
Bora Bora Chicken Bowl
fried chicken over black beans, caribbean rice, pico, cheddar-jack, green onions, avocado, bora bora sauce, key lime crema
Marsala Meatloaf
candied bacon, marsala gravy, garlic smashed potatoes, fresh vegetables 14.9 on Mondays
Rosemary Fig Chicken (GF)
chicken breast seared in rosemary fig glaze, portobello mushrooms, garlic smashed, fresh vegetables
Filet Mignon (GF)
8oz filet, garlic smashed potatoes, fresh vegetables. complimentary choice of blue cheese crusted, sauteed mushrooms, or sauteed onions
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
Big Shrimpin'
dozens shrimp hand-breaded and fried, sea salt and pepper seasoned fries, side sharkbite sauce, ketchup, and bora bora sauce, slaw
Blackened Redfish Over Black Beans & Rice (GF)
spicy black beans, caribbean rice, key lime crema sauce, green onions 18.9 on Fridays
Bayou Shrimp & Grits (GF)
stone ground grits, blackened shrimp, candied bacon, caramelized onions, andouille sausage, colby-jack cheese, green onion
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
Entrees From the Sea
Entrees Noodles Pasta
Lobster Lasagna
lobster, sea scallops, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, roasted parmesan tomato, homemade vodka sauce
Booth Bay Pasta
shrimp, sea scallop chunks, lobster cream sauce, tomatoes, linguini, parmesean cheese. GF Linguini available 2
Five Cheese Mac
smoked gouda, monterey jack, mozzarella, romano, cheddar. top it with bbq pulled pork 6.9
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
Gouda Burger
fresh ground beef, smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onions, sriracha mayo, portobellos, seasoned fries. GF bun 2
Drunken Cuban
rum and espresso marinated slow cooked pork, swiss cheese, tangy mustard, pickles, ham, black beans and rice
Fresh Salmon Tacos
blackened fresh salmon, sharkbite sauce, lettuce, pico, cheddar-jack, lime crema, black beans & rice, tri-colored tortilla chips
Veggie Black Bean Tacos
rice, black beans, sauteed onions, red peppers, mixed cheese, pico, sharkbite, key lime crema
Sandwiches Tacos
Sides
Garlic Smashed Potatoes (GF)
Fresh Vegetables
Five Cheese Mac
please specify side when ordering. substitute for one of your sides for 3.9
Caribbean Rice (GF)
Slaw (GF)
Spicy Black Beans
vegetarian/vegan
Seasoned Fries
Side Thai Peanut Pasta
substitute for one of your sides for 3.9
Goat Cheese Grits (GF)
substitute for a side 2.9
Key Lime Creme Brulee
key lime glaze, homemade chantilly whipped cream
Crunchy Peanut Butter Pie
graham cracker crumble, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, dark chocolate
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
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
Salmon BLT
fresh salmon, candied bacon, lettuce, tomato, basil dijon aioli. GF bun 2
Basil Dijon Chicken
blackened chicken breast, basil dijon aioli, swiss, carmelized onions. GF bun 2
Grilled Cheese
smoked gouda, swiss, cheddar, grilled tomato
Shrimp Po’Boy
fried shrimp, cuban bread, tomato, lettuce, slaw, pickled onion, sharkbite
Pulled Pork
slow-cooked bbq pork, mixed cheese, slaw topping. GF bun 2
Chicken Caesar Wrap
romaine, parmesan, scratch caesar dressing, diced chicken, garlic herb wrap
Salmon
fresh blackened salmon, lettuce, mixed cheese, sharkbite, pico, lime crema
Veggie Black Bean
rice, black beans, sauteed onions, red peppers, mixed cheese, pico, lime crema
Pulled Pork Tacos
bbq mojo pork, cheddar-jack, sesame slaw, pico, lime crema
Lunch Tacos
Lunch Burgers
Gouda Burger
smoked gouda, caramelized onions, portobello, sriracha mayo, house cooked chips. sub fries 1. GF bun 2
Bacon Brie Burger
candied bacon, creamy brie, bacon onion jam, house cooked chips. sub fries 1. GF bun 2
The Boring Burger
add swiss, american or cheddar 1 add bacon 1.5. GF bun 2
Mac & Cheese Burger
fried five cheese mac, cheddar, house cooked chips. sub fries 1. GF bun 2
Angry Squirrel Burger
spicy maple glaze, peanut butter, bacon add smoke gouda 1. House cooked chips, sub fries 1. GF bun 2
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Haley’s Sangria
rose sangria with pineapple, peach liqueur and blackberry liqueur. 2 off during Happy Hour (3-6pm and all day Thursdays.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Mocktails
Coffees
Espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
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