LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO – Italian
The name is a wine term, not a dance one - a lazy ballerina is a vine trellis. Fittingly, this Manatee Avenue West bistro pairs a wine and beer bar with southern comfort cooking, all inside an older Bradenton house the owners restored room by room. The kitchen turns out pimento cheese fritters, French onion soup that regulars treat as the house signature, chicken salad with apple slices, a prime rib sandwich, grouper and fried chicken sandwiches, flatbreads and house-made desserts. Guests talk endlessly about the decor, comparing the space to an art gallery. Come for the room, stay for the soup.
2715 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 941-799-0199 https://www.lazyballerinabistrofl.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
Halal at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread, Smothered Chicken and Grouper Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and House Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pimento Cheese Fritters, Sweet Potato Fries and Ultimate Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coleslaw, Cheese Grits and Mashed Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 16 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prime Rib Sandwich, Little Cluckers and Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 13 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pimento Cheese Fritters, Grouper Cakes and Sweet Potato Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 3 plant-based-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and House Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO in Bradenton has 4 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coleslaw, Cheese Grits and Mashed Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Grilled Cheese | 62.2 g | 83.4 g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 55.7 g | 64.9 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Cleopatra Salad | 10.5 g | 31 g |
| Prime Rib Sandwich | 23.6 g | 30.1 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread | 15.6 g | 27.9 g |
| Maple Bourbon Salmon | 14.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Chicken Salad Croissant | 52 g | 27.2 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Short Rib | 80.9 g | 23.2 g |
| Add Shrimp | 28.5 g | 18.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Pimento Cheese Fritters - $14: Pimento cheese balls fried to perfection served with a pepper jelly sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Cakes - $18: (2) Gulf Grouper Cakes, pan fried to perfection and served with our signature Ballerina remolaude sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $12: Served with house made remoulade sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Redneck Charcuterie - $19: Fried Pork belly, Cheese Fritter, Cheddar biscuit, Olives, pepper jam, Fried Pickle and Honey Mustard
Soups & Salads
- 1911 Salad - $16: Mixed greens, topped with almond crusted goat cheese crumbles, fresh berries, citrus, and a mango poppyseed dressing
- Classic Caesar - $14: Fresh romaine served with Parmigiana Reggiano, Caesar dressing, topped with anchovies and garlic parmesan croutons
- Waldorf Chicken Salad - $16: Signature chicken salad, dressed in poppy seed mayo, topped with apples, grapes, celery and candy walnuts
- Cleopatra Salad - $14: Green goddess Caesar, Feta, Olives, Red pepper, Cucumber and Bacon tossed in romaine
- Tomato Blue Soup - $11: Tomato soup with blue cheese crumbles served with sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- French Onion Soup - $10: Caramelized Florida sweet onion in a flavorful broth topped with a parmesan baguette and melted swiss
- Cobb Salad - $16: Chicken, egg, bacon, avocado, tomato, and blue cheese over chopped romaine, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Ballerina Favorites
- Chicken Pot Pie - $21: Slowly cooked chicken and vegetables served in cast iron pots and topped with a flakey puff pastry
- Florida Shrimp Boil - $25: Grouper, Shrimp, ham, potatoes, and corn stewed together in Garlic Butter
- Classic Meatloaf - $21: Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh green beans and a buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Gulf Grouper Fish & Chips - $24: Fried grouper served with cocktail, tarter, and house remoulade, house cut fries and coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Grouper, Shrimp and Grits - $32: Cajunized Grouper and Shrimp over a cheesy grit cake, finished with bacon cream and spinach
- Maple Bourbon Salmon - $30: Pan seared Salmon topped with maple bacon bourbon glaze served on rice pilaf with veggie du jour
- Short Rib - $24: 7oz braised Short Rib with garlic, celery, carrot, herbs and red wine over mashed potatoes with green beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Smothered Chicken - $20: Southern Fried Chicken breast over flakey biscuit, finished with country gravy Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Ballerina Bowl - $21: Southern Fried Chicken over mashed potatoes, finished with roasted corn, fried okra and country gravy
- Herb Crusted Prime Rib - $36: 8oz Prime rib over mashed potatoes and garlic roasted green beans, served with horseradish cream and au jus
Flatbreads & Sliders
- Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread - $17: Fresh tomato, garlic and basil blend over mozzarella flatbread, finished with balsamic glaze and goat cheese crumbles
- Little Cluckers - $14: Crispy chicken sliders over buttermilk mayo with maple bacon
Sandwiches
- Prime Rib Sandwich - $18: Seared Prime Rib, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, provolone and horseradish on Sourdough with au jus and fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich - $22: Southern Fried Chicken breast on a brioche roll with Garlic Aioli and hot honey butter, served with fries
- Ultimate Grilled Cheese - $17: Portabella mushrooms, caramelized Florida sweet onions, and melted gouda on sourdough bread, served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Grouper Sandwich - $26: Fresh Gulf Coast Grouper on a Brioche Roll with house made remoulade and Lemon-Caper butter, served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ballerina Burger - $19: 7oz blend of Angus and Prime Rib ground beef, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun, served with fries
- Chicken Salad Croissant - $19: Ballerina Chicken Salad on a croissant with lettuce and tomato, served with hand cut fries
Sides
- Cheese Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- House Cut Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Coleslaw - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Baconized Collard Greens - $8 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Biscuits & Gravy - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Green Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mashed Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Desserts
- Bread Pudding - $12: Ask about the Flavor Of The Week Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Carrot Cake - $14: The Ballerina's Famous Carrot Cake! Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Key Lime Pie - $12
- Double Chocolate Cake - $14
Add-Ons
- Add Chicken - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Shrimp - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Add Grouper - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Add Bacon - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Cheese (American/Cheddar) - $2
- A la Mode - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO
- Is LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO halal-friendly?
- Yes. LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread, Smothered Chicken and Grouper Cakes.
- What can I eat at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO on a halal diet?
- Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread, Smothered Chicken and Grouper Cakes carry the halal tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries and Green Beans.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LAZY BALLERINA BISTRO?
- Ultimate Grilled Cheese, at roughly 83.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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