Cortez
Opened in 2002, this location on the west Cortez Road is convenient to visitors from Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and Sarasota. It features indoor and patio dining, as well as a full bar.
PHONE: (941) 792-0077
ADDRESS: 6696 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL 34210
HOURS: SUN-THURS 11am-9pm / FRI-SAT 11am-10pm
Jose Alvarado
General Manager
Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Jose graduated from Pace High School and has spent most of his life working in restaurants. Along the way, he also gained experience in construction, serving as a foreman for an underground utility company. That combination of hands-on leadership and service experience has shaped his strong work ethic and team-first mentality.
Jose joined Oysters Rock Hospitality after a friend recommended it as a great place to work, and he’s been proving that right ever since. Known for his professionalism and polite demeanor, he takes pride in delivering standout guest experiences. One of his favorite memories? A guest was so impressed with his service that she jokingly told him she wished he would marry her daughter. Moments like that remind him why hospitality matters.
When he’s off the clock, you’ll likely find Jose keeping up with the latest sneaker releases or planning his dream vacation to Hawaii. His pet would describe him as a great caretaker and an awesome human, and his go-to fuel is a vanilla iced coffee to keep the energy high.
Salty or Sweet: Salty
What Keeps Him Up at Night? Sneaker drops
Go-to Order: Fish sandwich with tartar sauce mixed with AMOB habanero
What’s on His Bucket List? A Hawaiian vacatio,