88 Live Piano Bar in Bradenton Expands Its Hours With New Weekday Lunch Service
88 Live Piano Bar in Bradenton has launched weekday lunch service from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, featuring specials, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.
A popular Bradenton destination best known for live music, dancing and its high-energy dueling piano shows is giving local residents another reason to visit.
Beginning Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 88 Live Piano Bar is officially opening for weekday lunch. The new lunch hours will be Tuesday through Friday from noon until 3 p.m.
The expansion gives people throughout Bradenton, Cortez, West Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and beyond a new place to enjoy a midday meal, meet friends or take a break from the workday.
According to the restaurant’s announcement, lunch guests can expect special menu offerings, cold drinks, friendly service and the same comfortable atmosphere that regular customers have come to know during 88 Live’s evening events.
More Than an Evening Entertainment Venue
For many Suncoast residents, 88 Live is closely associated with live bands, dancing, comedy, special events and its signature dueling piano performances. The addition of lunch service represents another step in the venue’s continued growth, following its recent fifth-anniversary celebration.
Located at 6640 Cortez Road West, Suite A, 88 Live is a family-owned, approximately 5,000-square-foot restaurant and entertainment venue. Its spacious interior includes a large performance stage, dance floor, expanded table seating, a VIP area and private soundproof karaoke rooms.
Although entertainment remains an important part of the business, the new lunch schedule gives customers an opportunity to experience the restaurant during a quieter part of the day.
That could make 88 Live especially appealing for business lunches, casual meetings, birthday gatherings, neighborhood get-togethers or an afternoon meal before heading to the beach.
What Is on the Menu?
88 Live’s regular menu offers a variety of Italian-inspired dishes, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and shareable plates.
Current menu selections listed on the restaurant’s website include bruschetta, pizza rolls, wings, cheesy garlic bread, meatballs, pretzel bites and charcuterie boards.
Customers looking for a lighter lunch can choose from Caprese, Caesar and house-style salads, with chicken or Italian meats available as additions.
The sandwich menu includes an Italian beef sandwich, a hot Italian sub, meatball sub, chicken Caesar wrap, buffalo chicken wrap, ham and cheese sandwich and chicken Parmesan sandwich. Sandwiches are served with a pickle and a choice of potato salad, coleslaw or chips.
Pizza options include meat lovers, vegetable, white pizza, Hawaiian, Margherita and several specialty combinations. A gluten-free cauliflower-crust pizza is also listed.
Lunch specials may vary, so customers may want to check the restaurant’s Facebook page or contact 88 Live directly before visiting if they are interested in a particular offering.
A Convenient Addition for West Bradenton
The restaurant’s Cortez Road location places it close to residential neighborhoods, local businesses and the main route leading toward Cortez Village, Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island. That makes the new lunch service convenient for both year-round residents and visitors traveling between the mainland and the beaches.
Opening during the afternoon also provides another locally owned dining choice in a busy section of West Bradenton. Instead of waiting until the evening to visit, customers can now stop in for lunch Tuesday through Friday and return later for one of the venue’s scheduled performances.
Live Entertainment Continues Throughout the Week
Lunch may be new, but live music remains at the heart of the 88 Live experience.
The venue regularly presents local bands, touring musicians, themed events and interactive entertainment. Its weekly schedule frequently includes the Tuesday night jam band, Wednesday and Thursday performances, and dueling pianos on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The dueling piano shows feature two performers taking audience requests and combining music, comedy, sing-alongs and crowd participation. Because the audience selects many of the songs, each performance offers a different experience.
Customers planning to stay for an evening performance or return later in the week should review the entertainment calendar and make reservations for popular shows.
Lunch Details
- Venue: 88 Live Piano Bar
- Lunch begins: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Lunch hours: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m.
- Address: 6640 Cortez Road West, Suite A, Bradenton, Florida 34210
- Phone: 941-900-1133
- Website: visit 88 Live Bradenton online
With its new weekday lunch hours, 88 Live is expanding beyond its reputation as one of Bradenton’s liveliest nighttime entertainment destinations. The restaurant is now inviting the community to stop by during the day for food, drinks and a relaxed lunch in a familiar local setting.
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