The Bridge Tender Inn Dockside & Tiki Bar - Bradenton Beach (FL)

4 /5 Travis Holm: The Bridge Bar (aka Packer Bar) immediately caught our eye. Being from Wisconsin, we couldn’t resist checking it out while visiting Anna Maria Island—it felt like a little slice of home down in Florida. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with lots of Packers memorabilia and a friendly crowd that made us feel right at home. We ordered a Bloody Mary, and it did not disappoint—well-balanced, flavorful, and definitely satisfying. We also grabbed a soft pretzel, and honestly, it was one of the best weve ever had. In fact, I’d put it in my top 3 soft pretzels of all time. It was warm, insanely fresh, and had the perfect chewy texture with just the right amount of salt. The beer cheese dip that came with it was smooth and creamy, adding a great savory touch that paired perfectly with the pretzel. All in all, we’re glad we stopped in. Great drinks, tasty food, and a little Wisconsin comfort in the middle of paradise.

4 /5 Kaitlen Baker: The view and live music were the highlights for me. We sat by the water, and it was very nice. The grouper bites and clam chowder were good, but the rest of our food was… meh. It’s a Packer bar, so probably a fun spot on game day if you’re a fan.

5 /5 Benjamin Khachaturian: Delicious Steak & Cheese sandwich and au jus! Great location in the heart of Anna Maria. Fun Packers theme. Great place if you’d like to watch a game.

5 /5 Ted Saad: Amazing blackened grouper. Great service. Peel-n-eat shrimp was served cold, but awesome. The cocktail sauce was really good as well.