A friend and I made the 25 minute drive down from Vero Beach this weekend to check out The Original Tiki Bar. When we arrived we were told it would be about a 20 minute wait. The hostess took our cell phone number and told us she would call when our table was ready. Cool. We spent that time walking around the marina checking out the boats and looking at the fish. It was raining a little, but not enough to deter us from checking things out. Our wait was right around the 20 minute mark and we were seated at a table near the windows with a nice view of the water. Unfortunately it got dark not too long after we were seated so our view went away pretty quickly. Service wasn't so great when we were there, but we realized that they'd sat 4 tables in our waiters section all in a matter of about 5 minutes. We waited a little longer than we would have liked to get our drinks and place our order, but he was doing the best he could (ALWAYS on the move). We both decided to go with sandwiches. I got the Crab Cake sandwich and my friend ordered the Tiki Chicken sandwich. We both REALLY enjoyed our sandwiches. My crab cake sandwich was HUGE. I couldn't believe it. After I got over the shock of the size, I started to worry that the crab cake would be all filler. Thankfully it was not. Lots and lots of crab in that cake ;) It was served with their house made calypso sauce which is delish! I really enjoyed everything about The Original Tiki Bar and would love to come back (when its cooler and not raining). It is a nice place to go when you want something a little different.
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Christine S.
The food was good, it was alittle pricey. I got steamed 1/2 pound steamed shrimp and it was 16.00. The waitress was slow we had to flag her down everytime we needed a beer.
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Yulian O.
Nice place!
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Amber H.
My in-laws live in Port St. Lucie and my father-in-law suggested we visit this location. When we arrived we were prepared for a wait because the place was packed! We only waited 20-30 minutes and while waiting we were able to visit a gift shop next door, purchase some fish food, and let my 3 yr old daughter feed the fish off of the dock. We enjoyed some beautiful scenery and a nice breeze. We were called to be seated and were immediately tended to. Our waitress took our drink and appetizer orders and got them out to us very quickly. We looked over the menu and chose our food and our waitress did not miss a beat in bringing us refills and taking our order. While we were waiting for our food to come out my daughter was dancing to the live music and playing around. She happened to slip and fall out of her chair face first on the ground. Here is where the service goes above and beyond. The waitress witnessed the incident and brought my daughter a plate full of cherries to cheer her up after her fall and checked on her. Our food came and it was exceptionally delicious. Nice sized portions and decent prices! Great service, good food, awesome atmosphere... We will definitely be back!
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Jim J.
Dinner Saturday night. Good food, good portions, very attentive service. Live music, all around a good time. A bit loud due to the music and full house. It's a casual atmosphere, so you can get a little crazy if you want.
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Roy P.
Came for some beers, 5 bud light platinums for $15! Waterside, nice staff. Didn't eat so can't review the food, but it looked good.
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Paola B.
Fantastic, great service. Live music. Gorgeous view. It is a bar but has everything for kids to have fun. Kids menu and food fish foe a buck! Food was delicious!
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Abbey R.
Just had a meal here and their food presentation was great and their food tasted as good as the presentation. You sit right along the water and it's also located near the Manatee Observation Center
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Allyson M.
Food way over priced 3 fish sandwiches veggie wrap 2 deserts over $90.00. Will never go back service slow .
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Roger S.
After repeated similar experiences, one would think I've learned my lesson by now. It was mid-day, well past the lunch rush. I was seated at the bar, and there were only a handful of customers seated there as well. There were numerous empty seats. There were three to four people working behind and around the bar, plus a management type of person, so you would think a little attentive service wouldn't be an issue. After I was seated , It took a while to get someone to greet me and get me a drink. I got my iced tea, and perused the menu. I picked out what I wanted, but had to actually wave someone in to take my order. It's not like they're busy, but rather, the customer is invisible. When my food arrived, I had to quickly snag the runner before he scampered off because I needed utensils, napkins, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. I had none of these things yet, and it certainly didn't look like I was going to get them from anybody working behind the bar. This is basic stuff. There were a few flies around (hey, it's an outdoor bar, so I get that. No big deal), so it would have been nice to snag an extra bar napkin out of a dispenser to cover my drink with. Were any available? No there weren't. The ketchup, mustard, and mayo bottles felt kind of grody. Ok, correction- not 'kind of'. They WERE grody. I really didn't want to pick up my sandwich with the same hands that I just used to pick up and squeeze those condiment bottles, and I really didn't have a napkin to spare to wipe them off with. Apparently, napkins are at a premium. It took a LOT to get these, and I apparently wasn't going to be allowed to have any more. By the way, I invite anyone to flip the pop top on that mustard bottle. Go ahead- check it out. If the staff won't, at least SOMEONE should take in the impressive amount of crusted dry yellow-brown mustard residue on the inside of the lid. My tea was now empty. Was it refilled by the individuals BS-ing behind the bar? Think again. I finished my meal, which wasn't too bad. I'd give the burger a 6.5 out of 10, and pushed the plate forward. Does anyone notice, or care? You will probably guess correctly. I asked for my check. Brainiac says OK, but then never comes back with it. After several more wasted minutes, I had to ask the lady behind the bar for my bill a second time. And my tea remains empty. No glance at it. No questions if I need anything. No general observational skills of any kind. I've experienced this service here before, and it hasn't gotten any better. I'm done. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Adios Tiki. You had a good run.
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Frank A.
Great place to have some drinks near the ocean. Food is okay ...the location is great
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Janice L.
Great place right by the water! Fun atmosphere. Food was good. Small menu but food was alright. We got drinks and appetizers and headed out to another spot to try a new place. Sat right by the water which was awesome
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Christine C.
Food: mediocre....well....relative to the Cioppino. Not your traditional Ciopinno. Served more like a paella. Fish fry was good, not greasy. Drinks....good bartender. Good service at the bar. Try the Voodoo Juice drink. 32 is for only $11.99! Two bars; good view of the water; live music. Good times!
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mike S.
Cool after work hang out. The food was pretty good, but I would suggest to skip the appetizers. We were there during tuesday night trivia and had a blast. The beers are the size of shot glasses, but it was kind of quaint after always being subjected to monster sized chain restraurant beers. The service was good considering how packed the place is. This place has substance and doesn't just rely on having a cool location on the water.
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Laura E.
Our second visit, this one for lunch. Prices on fresh catch high. We chose Cuban sandwich with fries. A well portioned sandwich for price. They have drink specials, a little heavy on the liquor in the Bahama Mana. Cool breeze. Good air circulation for s warm day, scenery power boats. Staff great, friendly and efficient.
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David C.
Three entrees and 6 drinks will run you in the $90 zone. . The food is ok and certain items run to the right out ridiculous in price. $30 for a dozen oysters, up the street its $20 a dozen for the same oyster, but you are right there on the water and that is what you will be paying the premium for, for the right to have shade and ocean view. If that is worth it and you just want to be under their bar then go for it. For some things it will be worth the stop in but for others its not. All an all I am glad that I went
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Jim M.
Went for lunch, place is clean and staff is friendly. Food is way over priced. Doesn't taste like fresh food, burger looked like a Bubba burger(they are good, wasn't expecting a frozen burger) Beer tastes flat, others food at the table was just so so. Seems over priced for quality of the good. Great atmosphere and views on the water.
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Colin C.
Food and drinks are good. Atmosphere is great. It's right on the dock for the city marina. You get a good breeze and get to watch all the boats in the marina.
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Laurie A.
This was a fun place! We had 9 people. The waitress handled my hangry without flinching. She came and ran interference with the regular who tried to get too friendly with us. The food was generous. Typical bar food. Came out hot and tasty. We danced between the tables. The kids could dance. The band was fantastic. Open air seating, cool breeze. This is a fun place to come to, easy parking and a pretty walk after dinner.
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JM R.
The Tiki Bar is a must-do whenever I am in the area. The atmosphere is SO FLORIDA! Right on the water, totally open-air, wonderfully "tiki"! Awesome. Cocktails are amazing! Great options, beer, wine, or full bar. So hard to choose! I have to go for something "tropical". Those are always so dangerous, but so yummy! The food is equally great! My latest choice was the Ahi Tuna Salad. Incredibly fresh, perfectly dressed. My table mate had the Fried Shrimp. Zero complaints here! Super selection, not just fish, great menu! Service is always great. There was a live band here on my last visit, a little too loud, would have enjoyed just a guitarist/singer instead of full-on band. Prices are completely in line with the area. Don't miss this place!
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Todd S.
great location nice marina views pathetically small and way overpriced fish sandwich if you have $ to waste and dont expect or want much this place is for you.
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Fred P.
How have I failed to review the Tiki Bar? Terrible oversight! My in-laws live in Port St. Lucie, so we are in the area often and no trip to the Treasure coast is complete without a stop into the Original Tiki Bar. The food is great sea-inspired pub fare and while the decor could be described as kitschy - with the thatch roof and neon signs - it avoids the insipid tackiness of the chain pubs dotting the coast. The Original Tiki Bar fits it's environment rather than trying to create an environment. The drinks are wonderful, the staff courteous and the patrons always seem interested in a good time. I love the Original Tiki Bar - highly recommended!
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Stacey L.
Went for lunch. Had the Tiki Cobb Salad with grilled chicken, yummy. Hubby had Ahi Poki bowl. He enjoyed it. Bahama mama drink was on special for $6.50. Thought it would be much bigger but it was good.
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Jillian V.
Service was good. Young staff. Prices were reasonable. Location was right on the dock. Bathrooms were not grungy.
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Michael H.
RECOMMENDED: If you like "on the water" ambiance, look no further than the Original Tiki Bar. Surrounded by boats and blue water, the Original Tiki is located in the heart of the Ft. Pierce City Marina. They serve cold "boat" drinks fitting for a Jimmy Buffett song. The music is fun and the views cannot be beat on the Indian River. If the weather is nice, expect open air and cigarette smoke throughout. WARNING: The amount of cigarette smoke can be overwhelming for non-smokers. Having inconsiderate people light a smoke while the people next to them is eating is normal for Florida living. The bartender tried to be nice but honestly the staff is not over the top special. The big win for this local joint is the location and ambiance.
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Bill G.
If what you're looking for is a quick escape and waterfront view, you'll love it. If you looking for great food, good portions and value, this is not your place. Having said that, I've been here several times and look forward to the next visit.
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Barbara S.
Cool tiki Florida feel to this place. Nice seat on the water. Busy. After placing our order for the catch of the day....(grouper) and waiting 25 minutes, we were then told they were out of grouper. So we changed to Mahi. Only to be then told they were out of vegetables! When our food finally arrived, the order was not correct. But we were hungry and it was getting late, so we ate it. They did bring us free desserts and apologized. Will give it another try. They were not on their game tonight for sure.
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Tammie R.
Service was great but prices way too high. Ordered the dolphin sandwich @ 18$. Was very disappointed when we saw how small the size of the dolphin portion was. Great atmosphere and enjoyed the walk on the dock watching the fish and jellyfish ....
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Jeff K.
Service is minimal, food is typical "bar food", their "home made" blue cheese is more like a cross of cottage cheese and seaweed. .......prices are little high for the quality....or lack thereof. Wouldn't recommend it to you unless you are just looking for a cold drink and people watching
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Sarah H.
Stopped in for a quick lunch on the water and loved this place. We both had the fish tacos. I had blackened grouper and my husband had the blackened mahi. Delicious!! The rice and beans side was also great and this is something I rarely bother with. Husband substituted grilled summer squash for the beans and the veggie was great. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and on her game. We will be back!
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Chris D.
We enjoyed this place and the atmosphere. We only had a beer so we don't know about the food. The live country band was awesome and had us dancing.
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Heisenberg W.
It's a rainy day in Ft. Pierce. Most of the eisen-glass is down and smoking is being allowed (in violation of state law). Pretty tough to enjoy a meal.
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Keif M.
Location,food, and especially the service all top notch.Went here for an early dinner prior to a show at the Sunrise.Our server was told of our evening plans while taking our drink order.She accommodated us perfectly with her expert timing skills. Would go back tomorrow if we lived closer.
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Alicia Q.
Nice stop for a fun beach cocktail... Off the beach but on the river. Mango daiquiri-like drinks come complete with beach umbrellas.
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Dan G.
Funky and casual, this was a great stop for lunch. Open-air barge-like structure right on the water with a genuine thatched roof. Attentive, friendly staff. Wide drink selection although no unique beers. Food was well prepared and tasty. Blackened fish taco (ask for fresh fish upgrade) were overstuffed with fresh ingredients, messy but delicious. Crab and apple salad has loads of crab, was fresh, and delicious. Great views of the water and you can watch them building the new massive marina. There were two manatees floating around in docks next to it.
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Nick K.
Nice place nice atmosphere. They were out of 2 things on the menu we wanted. Kids can feed fish off dock while waiting for food. Open to the outdoors.
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Sha G.
Ok so the bugs were annoying and the happy hr Mojitos were weak but conch fritters and peel/eat shrimp were great. Cool vibes and settings. Grab a cold one and relax mon ( Jamaican accent).
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William R.
Gah! Watered down drinks, typical overpriced FL waterfront food not at all executed well with a view of some channel dredging. and NO CHAMP. Don't know that I will make it back.
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Vania L.
Great location. Good food. Mediocre service. Average dish is between $14 and $25 but your paying for the atmosphere. We had the conch fritters which are tasty but they are cooked in super hot grease and what happens js that the conch chunks over cook but the flavor is still very good. We also had the jerk chicken sandwich with plantains all cooked perfectly and very tasty. Also the grouper sandwich was a huge piece and delicious. We always return. We have not had such great luck with raw oysters and clams. The bucket of voodoo is great for $11. I encourage people to go if and only when you sit near the water. Service is slow and they aren't very attentive. Nevertheless, give it a shot.
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Scott D.
it was ok. pretty expensive for my taste, esp for the amnt of food your get.
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Sandy L.
Nice atmosphere on water! The first time we ate there we had awesome grilled chicken sandwiches! The second time we ordered the shrimp basket and it wasn't the greatest. Kinda bland. Fries cold, coleslaw warm. Yuck!! Hopefully it will be better the next time or we'll have to look elsewhere for great seafood! :)
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Zac P.
This is one of those places that is great to visit on a weekend and listen to the music, eat some raw oysters, have a few drinks, and forget the world. The food is typical ocean-side stuff. The seafood is fresh, the drinks are cold, and the view is amazing.
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Linda R.
In spite of it's touristy appearance, this place has good food. The cracked conch was delicious and as good as we have had in the Carribbean. Fried Mahi was fresh and moist, not overcooked like most. Drinks were watered down and not good. Stick with beer. Open air, nice view of the intracoastal and sunset.
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OWEN C.
Great place to eat, the atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is well informed of the menu. A very nice place to eat water side, with live music. I'm not a big fan of sea food but I found the menu to be appealing and catered to my taste.
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Chef C.
Nasty!!! Just Plain Nasty! Over priced, sloppy plating, small servings, nothing exciting on the menu. Not enough options for substituting. They seem to give more attention to their drinking patrons than their eating patrons. I ordered the fish tacos, with an steep up-charge for mahi mahi instead of talapia. Not only were the fish tacos sub-par on serving size, they use pre-shredded processed cheese on the taco. The seasoning on the fish was way too salty, and the mayonnaise dill dressing was way too salty as well. I also tried the crab corn chowder. I had to stop after the first two spoons. All you can taste in their crab corn chowder is salt, and butter. You cannot even taste a hint of crab at all. The ahi tuna salad was huge, too bad the slices of tuna were huge as well. Tuna should not be cut 1/2 to 1 inch thick. If you do not have any other options after 8 p.m. and you want a drink, and you like salt then this might be the place for you. If you are looking for a decent meal at a reasonable price then you need to pass on The Tiki Bar. One side note. The very kind, very pretty Blonde waitress, was very helpful, and was compassionate with her response with my concerns with my feedback of the food in their establishment. You would be better off eating at Long John Silvers and using all the money you saved to buy your own beer and eating at home. Chef C.
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Brandon S.
The only thing going for this place is the location. Nice view of the IR lagoon (albeit under construction when we went there). Food and drinks are on the pricey side for what you get. Service was average at best...
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Ellen B.
We had gone to the Original Tiki Bar a few years ago and weren't impressed but since we had a coupon decided to try it again. What a difference. The food and the beer selection have really improved. Had a wonderful Cuban sandwich with very yummy fried plantains and hubby had a huge Cobb salad with fried chicken chunks. The service was excellent! It is a little pricey - 15 for a salad and 12 for a sandwich but you pay for the great downtown waterfront views. A really great casual experience.
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Barbara C.
After the hurricanes hit the area in 2004, one of the first things I asked my parents after making sure they were ok, was "Is the Tiki Bar still there?!" And it's not because I ate here all that much when I lived in SLC. Instead, I've come to really appreciate it since I've become a Northerner. It's just quintessentially Floridian. All outdoors, a menu heavy on seafood and always featuring conch fritters (!), with a bunch of cheap, light and drinkable beers. Service comprises of a bunch of high school kids and salty dogs, and it's always just good enough to keep the chill atmosphere going. Guy Harvey shirts everywhere. This is the perfect place for any non-Floridian to soak up the Florida life. The location next to the marina and now-nice plaza is perfect.
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Ron H.
How this place had 4 stars..??....Yelp is really losing its value since this place is very very poor, even for beach food. slow, cold, over-priced, underserved. would not recommend.
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Jim B.
Alright everyone before we go off the deep end about how we disagree about ratings let me say again Culinary is the most subjective of all things. That being said this is just for the atmosphere and beverages as we did not eat here. This was a great, relaxing place with a wonderful view and bartenders who know what they are doing. Now it could be said that by the time we were three drinks in you could have been dipping glasses in the bay water and serving it to us with an orange slice and cherry and we would have been happy but that wasn't really the case. I cant say enough about the views here. The breeze off the water kept the heat at bey and it was just a lot of fun. Two thumbs up so far. If I have the occasion to dine here I will update my review. Maybe I can rant and rave too..................maybe not.
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Erin C.
Got the groupon. Nice location on the water. Ordered the lobster bites, they were just ok. I felt greasy and bloated when I left. Nothing to go back for.
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David W.
Had the fried lobster bites with the calypso sauce. It was pretty good.
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Mark H.
Great location however food has gone downhill, too bad as it use to be a favorite and now will only go to get a beer when in Downtown Port Fierce. The food review a few years ago might have been accurate however really gone down.
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Kate W.
We were in Ft. Pierce and needed a place to go for lunch. After reading the reviews on yelp, we drove by this place and loved the location - right on the water...Exactly what we were looking for. Food was good, service was very good, too. Very friendly staff. Had the conch chowder for appy and the crab cake sandwich for my entree. The crab cake had a tasty topping on top (red onions, red peppers, etc). The crab cake was good - nothing I'd rave about but good. I had a Goombay Smash that I had in the Abacos and it brought me back to my happy place :-) I think they were a bit on the expensive side ($16 for the cc sandwich with fries) but you''re paying for location.
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Karen H.
We'd had lunch here in April and wanted to return for dinner to try the view at night. We were treated to a spectacular moonrise and decent food. The service, as mentioned by others on this site, is slow and somewhat inexperienced though friendly enough. But that and the loud rap music must be part of the vibe. The food is pretty good. The sauce on the coconut mussels was the best part of the entire meal. We kept it, hoping we could find a use for it with the rest of the meal. We each ordered different preparations of fresh tuna and it was mostly cooked as requested, just a tad overdone but yummy dipped in the coconut sauce. The seaweed salad was very good, too. All in all a decent dinner but much preferred the lunch atmosphere when it's busier and the dirty tables not so obvious.
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Sharon H.
The location is great -- right on the water and it looks just like a tiki bar! I enjoy the setting and vibe, but the food is just ok. The bar is inconsistent. Overall, I think the prices are bit high for the food -- you are definitely paying for the setting.
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Travis K.
White fish tacos were great. Drinks were great. Overall this place was well worth the stop. I would recommend this for people looking for a casual fun spot.
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Loretta J.
This place is pretty good. I had the conch appetizers which tasted very good. I then ordered the hamburger with Swiss cheese melted over the top. Gosh that burger was delicious! I also had the sweet potato fries. They taste okay. The cheesy corn chowder was fabulous! Mmmm. I'm craving it again now.
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Kypps P.
This is the fourth time we have been here and the food was awful every time. The view and the area are great. We thought this time we would get the steak salad because how could they mess that up, we were wrong the steak was very bland and for the price the portion was very small. I would suggest if you go to this restaurant get a drink skip the meal and enjoy the view.
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Manda J.
We vacation in Ft. Pierce every year and one of favorite spots is the tiki bar. Its a first night in town tradition. The shrimp dinner is a favorite dish for many of my travelling companions, great breaded shrimp with a good amount of fries. It comes with the smallest serving of coleslaw i've ever seen which is disappointing because it is so delicious. When seated in a section that was less than pleasing to my fellow diners (because when the windows are open, they allow smoking indoors) the hostess gladly seated us at another table. Our server was very friendly and speedy. A good choice all around.
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Lara M.
This place is super cute. Live music, nice cold beer. We only had appetizers. The cracked conch was pretty good, the calamari was excellent. Beautiful view of the river.
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David L.
Great location and atmosphere. Food is great, service depends on your wait person. 9 out of 10 times it is the best but it can vary.
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Gail G.
I had a fish sandwich. It was huge, tasted good but a little pricey.
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Celtic R.
Imagine being transported from cold wintry weather to a tiki bar on the water! It just doesn't get much better than this. It makes you forget all about the nasty cold weather up north all together. I don't know what I enjoyed the most about this place! It could have been the gorgeous view or the happy hour cocktails both were equally wonderful. I was really surprised by the menu too it is more extensive than you would expect and it goes way beyond "bar food." We just sat there and ate, drank and talked for hours. It was wonderful. If you happen to be in Fort Pierce between the end of November and the first week of January you can make a fabulous night of it by having dinner and drinks at the Tiki Bar and watch the Christmas Light show in the near by park. It was all together a fabulous night. If you need to wind down a bit and leave your cares beside the road take a trip to the Tiki bar it will fix you right up. Cheers!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Music : Live Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Meghan R.
A friend and I made the 25 minute drive down from Vero Beach this weekend to check out The Original Tiki Bar. When we arrived we were told it would be about a 20 minute wait. The hostess took our cell phone number and told us she would call when our table was ready. Cool. We spent that time walking around the marina checking out the boats and looking at the fish. It was raining a little, but not enough to deter us from checking things out. Our wait was right around the 20 minute mark and we were seated at a table near the windows with a nice view of the water. Unfortunately it got dark not too long after we were seated so our view went away pretty quickly. Service wasn't so great when we were there, but we realized that they'd sat 4 tables in our waiters section all in a matter of about 5 minutes. We waited a little longer than we would have liked to get our drinks and place our order, but he was doing the best he could (ALWAYS on the move). We both decided to go with sandwiches. I got the Crab Cake sandwich and my friend ordered the Tiki Chicken sandwich. We both REALLY enjoyed our sandwiches. My crab cake sandwich was HUGE. I couldn't believe it. After I got over the shock of the size, I started to worry that the crab cake would be all filler. Thankfully it was not. Lots and lots of crab in that cake ;) It was served with their house made calypso sauce which is delish! I really enjoyed everything about The Original Tiki Bar and would love to come back (when its cooler and not raining). It is a nice place to go when you want something a little different.
(4)Christine S.
The food was good, it was alittle pricey. I got steamed 1/2 pound steamed shrimp and it was 16.00. The waitress was slow we had to flag her down everytime we needed a beer.
(3)Yulian O.
Nice place!
(4)Amber H.
My in-laws live in Port St. Lucie and my father-in-law suggested we visit this location. When we arrived we were prepared for a wait because the place was packed! We only waited 20-30 minutes and while waiting we were able to visit a gift shop next door, purchase some fish food, and let my 3 yr old daughter feed the fish off of the dock. We enjoyed some beautiful scenery and a nice breeze. We were called to be seated and were immediately tended to. Our waitress took our drink and appetizer orders and got them out to us very quickly. We looked over the menu and chose our food and our waitress did not miss a beat in bringing us refills and taking our order. While we were waiting for our food to come out my daughter was dancing to the live music and playing around. She happened to slip and fall out of her chair face first on the ground. Here is where the service goes above and beyond. The waitress witnessed the incident and brought my daughter a plate full of cherries to cheer her up after her fall and checked on her. Our food came and it was exceptionally delicious. Nice sized portions and decent prices! Great service, good food, awesome atmosphere... We will definitely be back!
(5)Jim J.
Dinner Saturday night. Good food, good portions, very attentive service. Live music, all around a good time. A bit loud due to the music and full house. It's a casual atmosphere, so you can get a little crazy if you want.
(5)Roy P.
Came for some beers, 5 bud light platinums for $15! Waterside, nice staff. Didn't eat so can't review the food, but it looked good.
(3)Paola B.
Fantastic, great service. Live music. Gorgeous view. It is a bar but has everything for kids to have fun. Kids menu and food fish foe a buck! Food was delicious!
(5)Abbey R.
Just had a meal here and their food presentation was great and their food tasted as good as the presentation. You sit right along the water and it's also located near the Manatee Observation Center
(5)Allyson M.
Food way over priced 3 fish sandwiches veggie wrap 2 deserts over $90.00. Will never go back service slow .
(1)Roger S.
After repeated similar experiences, one would think I've learned my lesson by now. It was mid-day, well past the lunch rush. I was seated at the bar, and there were only a handful of customers seated there as well. There were numerous empty seats. There were three to four people working behind and around the bar, plus a management type of person, so you would think a little attentive service wouldn't be an issue. After I was seated , It took a while to get someone to greet me and get me a drink. I got my iced tea, and perused the menu. I picked out what I wanted, but had to actually wave someone in to take my order. It's not like they're busy, but rather, the customer is invisible. When my food arrived, I had to quickly snag the runner before he scampered off because I needed utensils, napkins, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. I had none of these things yet, and it certainly didn't look like I was going to get them from anybody working behind the bar. This is basic stuff. There were a few flies around (hey, it's an outdoor bar, so I get that. No big deal), so it would have been nice to snag an extra bar napkin out of a dispenser to cover my drink with. Were any available? No there weren't. The ketchup, mustard, and mayo bottles felt kind of grody. Ok, correction- not 'kind of'. They WERE grody. I really didn't want to pick up my sandwich with the same hands that I just used to pick up and squeeze those condiment bottles, and I really didn't have a napkin to spare to wipe them off with. Apparently, napkins are at a premium. It took a LOT to get these, and I apparently wasn't going to be allowed to have any more. By the way, I invite anyone to flip the pop top on that mustard bottle. Go ahead- check it out. If the staff won't, at least SOMEONE should take in the impressive amount of crusted dry yellow-brown mustard residue on the inside of the lid. My tea was now empty. Was it refilled by the individuals BS-ing behind the bar? Think again. I finished my meal, which wasn't too bad. I'd give the burger a 6.5 out of 10, and pushed the plate forward. Does anyone notice, or care? You will probably guess correctly. I asked for my check. Brainiac says OK, but then never comes back with it. After several more wasted minutes, I had to ask the lady behind the bar for my bill a second time. And my tea remains empty. No glance at it. No questions if I need anything. No general observational skills of any kind. I've experienced this service here before, and it hasn't gotten any better. I'm done. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Adios Tiki. You had a good run.
(1)Frank A.
Great place to have some drinks near the ocean. Food is okay ...the location is great
(3)Janice L.
Great place right by the water! Fun atmosphere. Food was good. Small menu but food was alright. We got drinks and appetizers and headed out to another spot to try a new place. Sat right by the water which was awesome
(3)Christine C.
Food: mediocre....well....relative to the Cioppino. Not your traditional Ciopinno. Served more like a paella. Fish fry was good, not greasy. Drinks....good bartender. Good service at the bar. Try the Voodoo Juice drink. 32 is for only $11.99! Two bars; good view of the water; live music. Good times!
(3)mike S.
Cool after work hang out. The food was pretty good, but I would suggest to skip the appetizers. We were there during tuesday night trivia and had a blast. The beers are the size of shot glasses, but it was kind of quaint after always being subjected to monster sized chain restraurant beers. The service was good considering how packed the place is. This place has substance and doesn't just rely on having a cool location on the water.
(4)Laura E.
Our second visit, this one for lunch. Prices on fresh catch high. We chose Cuban sandwich with fries. A well portioned sandwich for price. They have drink specials, a little heavy on the liquor in the Bahama Mana. Cool breeze. Good air circulation for s warm day, scenery power boats. Staff great, friendly and efficient.
(4)David C.
Three entrees and 6 drinks will run you in the $90 zone. . The food is ok and certain items run to the right out ridiculous in price. $30 for a dozen oysters, up the street its $20 a dozen for the same oyster, but you are right there on the water and that is what you will be paying the premium for, for the right to have shade and ocean view. If that is worth it and you just want to be under their bar then go for it. For some things it will be worth the stop in but for others its not. All an all I am glad that I went
(3)Jim M.
Went for lunch, place is clean and staff is friendly. Food is way over priced. Doesn't taste like fresh food, burger looked like a Bubba burger(they are good, wasn't expecting a frozen burger) Beer tastes flat, others food at the table was just so so. Seems over priced for quality of the good. Great atmosphere and views on the water.
(3)Colin C.
Food and drinks are good. Atmosphere is great. It's right on the dock for the city marina. You get a good breeze and get to watch all the boats in the marina.
(4)Laurie A.
This was a fun place! We had 9 people. The waitress handled my hangry without flinching. She came and ran interference with the regular who tried to get too friendly with us. The food was generous. Typical bar food. Came out hot and tasty. We danced between the tables. The kids could dance. The band was fantastic. Open air seating, cool breeze. This is a fun place to come to, easy parking and a pretty walk after dinner.
(4)JM R.
The Tiki Bar is a must-do whenever I am in the area. The atmosphere is SO FLORIDA! Right on the water, totally open-air, wonderfully "tiki"! Awesome. Cocktails are amazing! Great options, beer, wine, or full bar. So hard to choose! I have to go for something "tropical". Those are always so dangerous, but so yummy! The food is equally great! My latest choice was the Ahi Tuna Salad. Incredibly fresh, perfectly dressed. My table mate had the Fried Shrimp. Zero complaints here! Super selection, not just fish, great menu! Service is always great. There was a live band here on my last visit, a little too loud, would have enjoyed just a guitarist/singer instead of full-on band. Prices are completely in line with the area. Don't miss this place!
(4)Todd S.
great location nice marina views pathetically small and way overpriced fish sandwich if you have $ to waste and dont expect or want much this place is for you.
(2)Fred P.
How have I failed to review the Tiki Bar? Terrible oversight! My in-laws live in Port St. Lucie, so we are in the area often and no trip to the Treasure coast is complete without a stop into the Original Tiki Bar. The food is great sea-inspired pub fare and while the decor could be described as kitschy - with the thatch roof and neon signs - it avoids the insipid tackiness of the chain pubs dotting the coast. The Original Tiki Bar fits it's environment rather than trying to create an environment. The drinks are wonderful, the staff courteous and the patrons always seem interested in a good time. I love the Original Tiki Bar - highly recommended!
(4)Stacey L.
Went for lunch. Had the Tiki Cobb Salad with grilled chicken, yummy. Hubby had Ahi Poki bowl. He enjoyed it. Bahama mama drink was on special for $6.50. Thought it would be much bigger but it was good.
(4)Jillian V.
Service was good. Young staff. Prices were reasonable. Location was right on the dock. Bathrooms were not grungy.
(4)Michael H.
RECOMMENDED: If you like "on the water" ambiance, look no further than the Original Tiki Bar. Surrounded by boats and blue water, the Original Tiki is located in the heart of the Ft. Pierce City Marina. They serve cold "boat" drinks fitting for a Jimmy Buffett song. The music is fun and the views cannot be beat on the Indian River. If the weather is nice, expect open air and cigarette smoke throughout. WARNING: The amount of cigarette smoke can be overwhelming for non-smokers. Having inconsiderate people light a smoke while the people next to them is eating is normal for Florida living. The bartender tried to be nice but honestly the staff is not over the top special. The big win for this local joint is the location and ambiance.
(4)Bill G.
If what you're looking for is a quick escape and waterfront view, you'll love it. If you looking for great food, good portions and value, this is not your place. Having said that, I've been here several times and look forward to the next visit.
(3)Barbara S.
Cool tiki Florida feel to this place. Nice seat on the water. Busy. After placing our order for the catch of the day....(grouper) and waiting 25 minutes, we were then told they were out of grouper. So we changed to Mahi. Only to be then told they were out of vegetables! When our food finally arrived, the order was not correct. But we were hungry and it was getting late, so we ate it. They did bring us free desserts and apologized. Will give it another try. They were not on their game tonight for sure.
(2)Tammie R.
Service was great but prices way too high. Ordered the dolphin sandwich @ 18$. Was very disappointed when we saw how small the size of the dolphin portion was. Great atmosphere and enjoyed the walk on the dock watching the fish and jellyfish ....
(2)Jeff K.
Service is minimal, food is typical "bar food", their "home made" blue cheese is more like a cross of cottage cheese and seaweed. .......prices are little high for the quality....or lack thereof. Wouldn't recommend it to you unless you are just looking for a cold drink and people watching
(2)Sarah H.
Stopped in for a quick lunch on the water and loved this place. We both had the fish tacos. I had blackened grouper and my husband had the blackened mahi. Delicious!! The rice and beans side was also great and this is something I rarely bother with. Husband substituted grilled summer squash for the beans and the veggie was great. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and on her game. We will be back!
(4)Chris D.
We enjoyed this place and the atmosphere. We only had a beer so we don't know about the food. The live country band was awesome and had us dancing.
(3)Heisenberg W.
It's a rainy day in Ft. Pierce. Most of the eisen-glass is down and smoking is being allowed (in violation of state law). Pretty tough to enjoy a meal.
(1)Keif M.
Location,food, and especially the service all top notch.Went here for an early dinner prior to a show at the Sunrise.Our server was told of our evening plans while taking our drink order.She accommodated us perfectly with her expert timing skills. Would go back tomorrow if we lived closer.
(4)Alicia Q.
Nice stop for a fun beach cocktail... Off the beach but on the river. Mango daiquiri-like drinks come complete with beach umbrellas.
(3)Dan G.
Funky and casual, this was a great stop for lunch. Open-air barge-like structure right on the water with a genuine thatched roof. Attentive, friendly staff. Wide drink selection although no unique beers. Food was well prepared and tasty. Blackened fish taco (ask for fresh fish upgrade) were overstuffed with fresh ingredients, messy but delicious. Crab and apple salad has loads of crab, was fresh, and delicious. Great views of the water and you can watch them building the new massive marina. There were two manatees floating around in docks next to it.
(4)Nick K.
Nice place nice atmosphere. They were out of 2 things on the menu we wanted. Kids can feed fish off dock while waiting for food. Open to the outdoors.
(4)Sha G.
Ok so the bugs were annoying and the happy hr Mojitos were weak but conch fritters and peel/eat shrimp were great. Cool vibes and settings. Grab a cold one and relax mon ( Jamaican accent).
(4)William R.
Gah! Watered down drinks, typical overpriced FL waterfront food not at all executed well with a view of some channel dredging. and NO CHAMP. Don't know that I will make it back.
(1)Vania L.
Great location. Good food. Mediocre service. Average dish is between $14 and $25 but your paying for the atmosphere. We had the conch fritters which are tasty but they are cooked in super hot grease and what happens js that the conch chunks over cook but the flavor is still very good. We also had the jerk chicken sandwich with plantains all cooked perfectly and very tasty. Also the grouper sandwich was a huge piece and delicious. We always return. We have not had such great luck with raw oysters and clams. The bucket of voodoo is great for $11. I encourage people to go if and only when you sit near the water. Service is slow and they aren't very attentive. Nevertheless, give it a shot.
(4)Scott D.
it was ok. pretty expensive for my taste, esp for the amnt of food your get.
(2)Sandy L.
Nice atmosphere on water! The first time we ate there we had awesome grilled chicken sandwiches! The second time we ordered the shrimp basket and it wasn't the greatest. Kinda bland. Fries cold, coleslaw warm. Yuck!! Hopefully it will be better the next time or we'll have to look elsewhere for great seafood! :)
(1)Zac P.
This is one of those places that is great to visit on a weekend and listen to the music, eat some raw oysters, have a few drinks, and forget the world. The food is typical ocean-side stuff. The seafood is fresh, the drinks are cold, and the view is amazing.
(5)Linda R.
In spite of it's touristy appearance, this place has good food. The cracked conch was delicious and as good as we have had in the Carribbean. Fried Mahi was fresh and moist, not overcooked like most. Drinks were watered down and not good. Stick with beer. Open air, nice view of the intracoastal and sunset.
(4)OWEN C.
Great place to eat, the atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is well informed of the menu. A very nice place to eat water side, with live music. I'm not a big fan of sea food but I found the menu to be appealing and catered to my taste.
(4)Chef C.
Nasty!!! Just Plain Nasty! Over priced, sloppy plating, small servings, nothing exciting on the menu. Not enough options for substituting. They seem to give more attention to their drinking patrons than their eating patrons. I ordered the fish tacos, with an steep up-charge for mahi mahi instead of talapia. Not only were the fish tacos sub-par on serving size, they use pre-shredded processed cheese on the taco. The seasoning on the fish was way too salty, and the mayonnaise dill dressing was way too salty as well. I also tried the crab corn chowder. I had to stop after the first two spoons. All you can taste in their crab corn chowder is salt, and butter. You cannot even taste a hint of crab at all. The ahi tuna salad was huge, too bad the slices of tuna were huge as well. Tuna should not be cut 1/2 to 1 inch thick. If you do not have any other options after 8 p.m. and you want a drink, and you like salt then this might be the place for you. If you are looking for a decent meal at a reasonable price then you need to pass on The Tiki Bar. One side note. The very kind, very pretty Blonde waitress, was very helpful, and was compassionate with her response with my concerns with my feedback of the food in their establishment. You would be better off eating at Long John Silvers and using all the money you saved to buy your own beer and eating at home. Chef C.
(1)Brandon S.
The only thing going for this place is the location. Nice view of the IR lagoon (albeit under construction when we went there). Food and drinks are on the pricey side for what you get. Service was average at best...
(2)Ellen B.
We had gone to the Original Tiki Bar a few years ago and weren't impressed but since we had a coupon decided to try it again. What a difference. The food and the beer selection have really improved. Had a wonderful Cuban sandwich with very yummy fried plantains and hubby had a huge Cobb salad with fried chicken chunks. The service was excellent! It is a little pricey - 15 for a salad and 12 for a sandwich but you pay for the great downtown waterfront views. A really great casual experience.
(4)Barbara C.
After the hurricanes hit the area in 2004, one of the first things I asked my parents after making sure they were ok, was "Is the Tiki Bar still there?!" And it's not because I ate here all that much when I lived in SLC. Instead, I've come to really appreciate it since I've become a Northerner. It's just quintessentially Floridian. All outdoors, a menu heavy on seafood and always featuring conch fritters (!), with a bunch of cheap, light and drinkable beers. Service comprises of a bunch of high school kids and salty dogs, and it's always just good enough to keep the chill atmosphere going. Guy Harvey shirts everywhere. This is the perfect place for any non-Floridian to soak up the Florida life. The location next to the marina and now-nice plaza is perfect.
(4)Ron H.
How this place had 4 stars..??....Yelp is really losing its value since this place is very very poor, even for beach food. slow, cold, over-priced, underserved. would not recommend.
(2)Jim B.
Alright everyone before we go off the deep end about how we disagree about ratings let me say again Culinary is the most subjective of all things. That being said this is just for the atmosphere and beverages as we did not eat here. This was a great, relaxing place with a wonderful view and bartenders who know what they are doing. Now it could be said that by the time we were three drinks in you could have been dipping glasses in the bay water and serving it to us with an orange slice and cherry and we would have been happy but that wasn't really the case. I cant say enough about the views here. The breeze off the water kept the heat at bey and it was just a lot of fun. Two thumbs up so far. If I have the occasion to dine here I will update my review. Maybe I can rant and rave too..................maybe not.
(4)Erin C.
Got the groupon. Nice location on the water. Ordered the lobster bites, they were just ok. I felt greasy and bloated when I left. Nothing to go back for.
(3)David W.
Had the fried lobster bites with the calypso sauce. It was pretty good.
(3)Mark H.
Great location however food has gone downhill, too bad as it use to be a favorite and now will only go to get a beer when in Downtown Port Fierce. The food review a few years ago might have been accurate however really gone down.
(1)Kate W.
We were in Ft. Pierce and needed a place to go for lunch. After reading the reviews on yelp, we drove by this place and loved the location - right on the water...Exactly what we were looking for. Food was good, service was very good, too. Very friendly staff. Had the conch chowder for appy and the crab cake sandwich for my entree. The crab cake had a tasty topping on top (red onions, red peppers, etc). The crab cake was good - nothing I'd rave about but good. I had a Goombay Smash that I had in the Abacos and it brought me back to my happy place :-) I think they were a bit on the expensive side ($16 for the cc sandwich with fries) but you''re paying for location.
(3)Karen H.
We'd had lunch here in April and wanted to return for dinner to try the view at night. We were treated to a spectacular moonrise and decent food. The service, as mentioned by others on this site, is slow and somewhat inexperienced though friendly enough. But that and the loud rap music must be part of the vibe. The food is pretty good. The sauce on the coconut mussels was the best part of the entire meal. We kept it, hoping we could find a use for it with the rest of the meal. We each ordered different preparations of fresh tuna and it was mostly cooked as requested, just a tad overdone but yummy dipped in the coconut sauce. The seaweed salad was very good, too. All in all a decent dinner but much preferred the lunch atmosphere when it's busier and the dirty tables not so obvious.
(3)Sharon H.
The location is great -- right on the water and it looks just like a tiki bar! I enjoy the setting and vibe, but the food is just ok. The bar is inconsistent. Overall, I think the prices are bit high for the food -- you are definitely paying for the setting.
(3)Travis K.
White fish tacos were great. Drinks were great. Overall this place was well worth the stop. I would recommend this for people looking for a casual fun spot.
(4)Loretta J.
This place is pretty good. I had the conch appetizers which tasted very good. I then ordered the hamburger with Swiss cheese melted over the top. Gosh that burger was delicious! I also had the sweet potato fries. They taste okay. The cheesy corn chowder was fabulous! Mmmm. I'm craving it again now.
(4)Kypps P.
This is the fourth time we have been here and the food was awful every time. The view and the area are great. We thought this time we would get the steak salad because how could they mess that up, we were wrong the steak was very bland and for the price the portion was very small. I would suggest if you go to this restaurant get a drink skip the meal and enjoy the view.
(2)Manda J.
We vacation in Ft. Pierce every year and one of favorite spots is the tiki bar. Its a first night in town tradition. The shrimp dinner is a favorite dish for many of my travelling companions, great breaded shrimp with a good amount of fries. It comes with the smallest serving of coleslaw i've ever seen which is disappointing because it is so delicious. When seated in a section that was less than pleasing to my fellow diners (because when the windows are open, they allow smoking indoors) the hostess gladly seated us at another table. Our server was very friendly and speedy. A good choice all around.
(4)Lara M.
This place is super cute. Live music, nice cold beer. We only had appetizers. The cracked conch was pretty good, the calamari was excellent. Beautiful view of the river.
(4)David L.
Great location and atmosphere. Food is great, service depends on your wait person. 9 out of 10 times it is the best but it can vary.
(4)Gail G.
I had a fish sandwich. It was huge, tasted good but a little pricey.
(3)Celtic R.
Imagine being transported from cold wintry weather to a tiki bar on the water! It just doesn't get much better than this. It makes you forget all about the nasty cold weather up north all together. I don't know what I enjoyed the most about this place! It could have been the gorgeous view or the happy hour cocktails both were equally wonderful. I was really surprised by the menu too it is more extensive than you would expect and it goes way beyond "bar food." We just sat there and ate, drank and talked for hours. It was wonderful. If you happen to be in Fort Pierce between the end of November and the first week of January you can make a fabulous night of it by having dinner and drinks at the Tiki Bar and watch the Christmas Light show in the near by park. It was all together a fabulous night. If you need to wind down a bit and leave your cares beside the road take a trip to the Tiki bar it will fix you right up. Cheers!
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