Cruisin’ Tikis Key Largo

If you're looking for that true Florida Keys atmosphere, Gilbert's Tiki Bar is a must-stop. The…read morewaterfront views are beautiful, the tiki bar has the perfect island vibe, and it's a great place to relax with a drink and enjoy live music. The food was delicious, the drinks were cold, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Whether you're arriving by car or boat, it's the kind of place where you can kick back, enjoy the scenery, and lose track of time. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the Keys!

What a great night! Excellent music and drinks. Friendly crowd and amazing bartender…read more.. We love a Tiki Bar and this did not disappoint.

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What a cute nook this place is in!

Blackwater Siren

4.3(531 reviews)

7.1 mi

This local dive bar offers a great vibe with a laid-back atmosphere. If you have a boat the…read moredock-and-dine feature is a perfect touch, allowing you to pull up by boat and enjoy the views while you eat. No boat, no problem. You can still enjoy the water views from the screened in patio. The food was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a casual and satisfying meal. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick, making it an all-around great spot to hang out. If you're looking for a no-frills place with great food and drinks, Blackwater Siren is definitely worth checking out!

A+!!! We came here looking for a restaurant to watch the sunset! When we pulled up, we were a…read morelittle skeptical, but don't sleep on Blackwater Siren! The service was great. They let us go stand out back while watching the sunset and offered to get us drinks. And the food was exceptional. 2 of us ordered the coconut shrimp and one ordered the Harvey (server's recommendation). Those were up there with some of the best coconut shrimp I've ever had. The shrimp were JUMBO and the portion was generous. The steak fries needed salt, but all in all - delicious! My friend who ordered the Harvey said it was awesome too. Would definitely return!

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Breezer's Tiki Bar

3.7(37 reviews)

4.3 mi

We ended up at the reef club resort on the way back from the lower keys and were lucky the tiki bar…read morewas still serving at a later hour. The menu is shared with Gus' the more formal restaurant. We were seated immediately and had a great waitress who was informed on how to do an allergy note and what the dishes were like. The sea foodies had the lobster bisque which they all loved with lots of actual lobster in it, the snapper (kudos on the coconut rice), and the shrimp. I opted for the Mediterranean naan flatbread. We left stuffed and satisfied :) cost wise this is a great value for being in resort.

We came here starving as we hung out by the pool for most of the day…read more We walked in and sat ourselves. I then got up and got myself and the wife popcorn with their serve yourself popcorn stand. We then ordered wings and a quesadilla. The wings were good the quesadilla was excellent. The food was very pricey even during happy hour. The happy hour is 4 dollars off a very expensive appetizer. We left hungry as we weren't going to spend a fortune.

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Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki

3.5(1.3k reviews)

0.0 mi

•$$$

This restaurant is within walking distance of the Pelican, where we always stay when visiting the…read moreKeys, so it's one of our favorite dinner spots. One thing you'll notice pretty quickly in the Keys is that many restaurants close fairly early, and this one closes at 10 p.m., so we always make sure to get there in time. I've eaten at both the bar and at a table. This year, since my nephew was with us, we grabbed a table and enjoyed another great meal. My absolute favorite dish here is the fish topped with a generous portion of crab. It is absolutely incredible! Funny enough, years ago I actually ordered the pistachio-crusted fish, but the kitchen accidentally brought me the fish with crab instead. Let's just say I wasn't disappointed by that mistake! On this trip, I finally tried the pistachio-crusted fish, and it was delicious too. My nephew couldn't stop talking about the seafood linguine. It was loaded with seafood, and he absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is one of the best parts of dining here. The waterfront views are beautiful, and you can choose to sit under the tiki hut or kick off your shoes and enjoy the sand beneath your feet. It's such a relaxing place to unwind after a day in the Keys. We've also had the coconut shrimp, which comes with an amazing dipping sauce that I'd definitely recommend. For drinks, I tried their espresso martini for the first time. They add cocoa to it, which I've never seen before. It definitely caught me by surprise, but in a good way. I always enjoy when a bartender puts a creative spin on a classic cocktail instead of making the same version everyone else serves. Between the beautiful setting, delicious food, and laid-back atmosphere, this is a place we look forward to visiting every year.

Service was great with yaya as our server today It was cool…read moreunder the palapa despite warm weather. The mahi mahi tacos were amazing and so was the shrimp Sandwich. The drinks were very strong

Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki - Bar

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Delicious seafood bisque.

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View from dock

Sharkeys

3.9(829 reviews)

0.5 mi

Food was amazing, our snappers we had caught earlier in the day they cooked and made them taste…read moreabsolutely amazing, the atmosphere was nice and service great too, i highly recommend key largo style fish in specific snappers, over all very very great restaurant

Elite modern review:…read more Very modern and trendy place to be. Perfect for young adults and college crowds looking to have a great time. The music was on point, creating an energetic vibe all night. The bar setup was amazing, fast service and great drinks. Overall, a fun atmosphere with good energy, stylish crowd, and a place I would definitely come back to.

Looking at prep/kitchen area

Roasted Brussels sprouts appetizer. Good!

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Looks cool, right?

Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill

3.1(904 reviews)

4.5 mi

Every year during lobster season in the Florida Keys, we make it a point to stop here--usually on a…read moreTuesday or Wednesday. It's become one of our favorite traditions. The scenery is exactly what you'd expect in the Keys: beautiful waterfront views and a laid-back island atmosphere. Our main focus is always the cocktails, and my absolute favorite is the Key Lime Colada. It's a must-order every single visit! I'm a huge piña colada fan and have never really been much of a Key lime pie person, but somehow the combination of the two is absolutely amazing. The vibe here is super relaxed. We've arrived both by boat and by car, and no matter how we get here, it's always one of our first stops. On our very first visit, we paid for a day pass to use the pool, but the prices have gone up quite a bit over the years, so we usually skip that now. They often have live music, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the smell of the stone-fired pizzas hits you the moment you walk inside. The indoor space is surprisingly large, and there's also a small gift shop where you can pick up a T-shirt or souvenir to remember your trip. If you're heading to the Florida Keys, I definitely recommend adding this place to your itinerary. Great drinks, beautiful views, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere make it a stop we look forward to every single year.

Second time here but a drastic change in the live music. Packed outside bar with 80's Miami theme…read morelive music. Watched for a bit and got right up to the stage but definitely not my scene and closes way too early at 10pm. The pizzas coming out of the oven looked amazing. No doubt the music next door at The Caribbean Club ranked much higher with a relaxing vibe.

Master bathroom

Shrimp Scampi

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A Dr Pepper

Tiki Bar

3.7(62 reviews)

14.7 mi

Great view, service, and drinks. The Food was decent no complaints. I would recommend for a good…read morebar time.

This has been the best meal (and drinks) we've had during our trip. First and foremost, kudos to…read moreAdalberto for his excellent service. This young man is courteous, friendly, and respectful. Nice vibe, clean, and we LOVE the counter bar. GRACIAS

Edamame hummus is served at Tiki Bar with fresh veggies.

A delicious cheese burger.

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A dish served at Tiki Bar.

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

3.4(945 reviews)

4.8 mi

This is one of our go-to's every trip. Snappers always has good, friendly service. The live music…read moreis also always really great and such a vibe. Views are great. Lots of outdoor seating and plenty inside too. Pro tip- wear long pants and bring a light long sleeve top. I get eaten up by mosquitos every time. It's a fun, chill atmosphere. Food: only reason I took a star off is the price has gotten very expensive. 2 entrees, 1 app, 1 mocktail was about $150. The fish dip was sooo good!!!, but again, pricy at $20. I got the fried coconut shrimp basket which comes with a few hush puppies that are pretty large in size and french fries. The taste for all of it was very good. My husband got hog fish w/ rice and veg medley and it was good, he loved the rice, but again pricy at mid $40's. All in all, this is always a great place to come!

The outside atmosphere is good, live music, big bar all overlooking the water…read more I had the lobster mac and cheese appetizer . It definitely needed salt and the cheese sauce was a little watery. I had the shellfish scallopini as my entree. Again it was lacking in salt and garlic. The shrimp and scallops were over cooked and it was like chewing on rubber. The worst thing was, you waited an extra long time just for your food to be brought to your table after ordering it. I was afraid to order dessert because I thought it would've taken another 45 minutes just for something simple. Don't believe the hype, it is overpriced and the food is not that good.

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar - Bar

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Calamari

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Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant

4.2(1.1k reviews)

3.2 mi

•$$$

Food is excellent and the service is just as good! Love to sit outside under the gazebo, plenty of…read morefans to move to air around!

What can I say?? Everything was above 5 stars. We went in…read morethe first time after our visit to John Pennekamp as it is across the street. Javier's service was excellent. We had Hog Fish plate and Shrimp Rosada. Amazing! And the kids had a variety of items and loved them all. Then we returned on Saturday (Jennifer was our amazing sever) on our way home with our daughter and son in law who had another amazing meal. Hands down the best meals we ate in the Keys both times. This time we ate Hog Fish plate, Hog Fish Sandwich, Grouper sandwich and Coconut Shrimp. Can't wait to go back! On your way in or out of the Keys you have to stop!

Outdoor seating

Warm banana bread - restaurant's bread (no cost)

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Outdoor seating at lazy lobster was very nice in the tiki Hut

Bayside Grille & Sunset Bar

3.7(493 reviews)

0.0 mi

I really enjoyed this stop on our way home from Key West…read more It has two seating areas, one casual area outside, one more formal area inside. We sat outside on a picnic table. It was casual with a great view of the sunset. The food was good, but nothing crazy in my opinion. It was expensive but we were more paying for the sunset view. My wife's fish tacos were good but the serving size was not very generous. The meat was well cooked and well seasoned. The toppings were fresh but the tortillas were falling apart from the moisture. My grouper sandwich was good but the bottom bun was very soft. The fries were excellent! Service was good overall. We did have servers swap during our time and no one really introduced themselves but overall they did well. I wouldn't say it was the best by any means, but if you are in the area and want to have a casual meal and watch the sunset, it's pretty decent! I'm sure there are better in the area.

The views are fantastic and sitting outside at the picnic tables is awesome. The food was average…read moreand the service was well below average. I think the server actually forgot about us at one point. The food took way too long to get to our table and the server was really slow in refilling drinks. The manager was able to assist her even though the server wasn't that busy. The portion size was average and probably not worth what we paid. This restaurant was recommended for its sunset view and that didn't disappoint. However, there are plenty of other restaurants with scenic view with much better food and service. We will try one of those next time.

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Dawn D.

1 year ago

We had an absolutely amazing time on the Cruisin Tikis boat cruise out of Key Largo! The views were breathtaking--crystal-clear water, stunning skies, and the perfect ocean breeze made it such a relaxing and memorable experience. One of the highlights was seeing a dolphin swim right by us, which made the cruise even more magical! What truly made the trip unforgettable was our captain, Jim. He was not only knowledgeable about the area but also incredibly entertaining and personable. We learned a lot while laughing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. This cruise is perfect for couples, families, or group trips of all ages. Whether you do it before or after dinner, it's the perfect way to enjoy time on the water. We highly recommend Cruisin Tikis Key Largo--and be sure to request Captain Jim. He was the best and made our outing something we'll never forget! read more

Sylvia R.

5 years ago

David, our captain made this adventure so fun. When my sister told me we were going out on aTiki boat at 9:30pm, I thought it sounded so dumb! What can you see at night? It was so magical and special! The water was like glass, the stars were so bright, the under lights of the tiki boat were blue and showed some life in the water but also were fluorescent when you traced your feet though the water in the light. We all sat around the edge with our feet in the water. We also danced in a circle around the circular boat. Dave was so cute and so nice! We loved it so much! Truly special! I want to come back and do it again. But only if David (or Dave?) is our guide! read more

Stephanie F.

6 years ago

Cruising Tikis in Key Largo was the perfect addition to our quick trip! The price was great especially compared to other activities and we had a great captain! Our tiki only had myself and two friends so it became a private trip, which was perfect due to Covid-19. We got to jump in the water and swim around, captain Dave even took pictures of our group for us. I wish it was more than an hour and a half because we didn't want to leave. Also, the BYOB was a nice addition so we didn't have to spend money at a bar! I would recommend it! read more

Ford L.

5 years ago

Best part of our vacation, hands down!!!!! A must do when in Key Largo!!! We forgot about all of our problems for two hours and enjoyed a beautiful sunset and wildlife. The captain was funny, informative, and entertaining. When we come back we are definitely going on another Tiki Cruise with this company. FYI- you can bring your own alcohol and if you end up with the right cruise mates, you might even end up with some free salsa lessons.....lol. Can't say enough good things about this tour!!! read more

Dazentj M.

5 years ago

My sisters and I did a night tiki boat tour with the most awesome captain... David! He joined right in on all our fun and made it extra special for us! It was a beautiful night and a beautiful experience! We loved every minute! Definitely recommend. You will absolutely love David! None of us drink but we're all a little crazy and he just joined in on all the fun and rolled with it! The boat was beautiful at night. So peaceful and absolutely gorgeous out on the water! Such a great memory!! read more

Jennifer S.

1 year ago

I had the most wonderful experience last night with Cruisin' Tiki Key Largo! The sunset was absolutely breathtaking, and the whole atmosphere was so peaceful and beautiful. Captain Ed made the trip even better, he was so kind, welcoming, and truly went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. Everything about the cruise felt relaxed and enjoyable, the perfect way to end the day in the Keys. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Key Largo, it's a must-do! read more

Cassidy J.

4 years ago

Highly recommend! Fun, clean boat, friendly captain. The ride takes you around Key Largo. You can get off the boat to swim/float. We saw a dolphin and a bunch of other fish. We brought two toddlers (1.5 yo) and they did great with the appropriate amount of adult supervision. The boat provided excellent condition life jackets for them. The boat was quiet enough and didn't bother their ears. Also recommend sticking around for lunch at Snooks - great food / friendly staff. read more

Rachael K.

5 years ago

I HIGHLY recommend Crusin Tikis if you're in Key Largo!!! My husband and I took our 2 kids (ages 4 and 7) for our first family vacation to the keys and the tiki ride was by far the best thing we did!! Our captain, Seth, was awesome!! He showed us around, pointed out fish, took us to a great spot to swim, and was great with our kids! The sights were gorgeous and the weather was amazing. We had reservations to eat at Snooks when we docked and that was great too! read more

Faith T.

4 years ago

Crusin Tikis Key Largo is the best! We cannot say enough good things about Dan and Crusin Tikis! My husband and I are on our honeymoon and loved the tiki cruise. While swimming my husband accidentally lost his ring. Dan personally took us back out and helped us look for his ring. We are so thankful to Dan and Crusin Tikis for everything! We highly recommend them to anyone! Our captain Dana was very knowledgeable and friendly as well! read more

Ginni W.

5 years ago

Did a cruise on Friday, 11/5/21 with a group of 8. Captain Rachel and Captain Joey did an awesome job! The weather was not the best, but the entire group had a great time. We also got to see 2 Manatees!! They were great about giving us information about the area, etc. Even got a great recommendation on where to go to dinner that night! This will definitely be on my list of things to do when we go back in February! read more

Tony Y.

5 years ago

This was the most fun we had here. Captain D was super awesome! The whole boat was dancing well before we hit dock. At one point 4 dolphins started following the boat, and then lead the boat (because our Captain was awesome like I said). She played any music we asked for. Took our pictures for us and everything. She was the best! This is a must do! Sunset Tiki Cruise Key Largo!!! LOVED it!! Happy Mainers read more

Kelly V.

7 years ago

My fiancé and I sat down at the dock at Snook's. We saw the awesome tiki boats and thought how cool it would be to go! The captain came up to us and we were able to schedule a nighttime cruise (7:30 pm) and set off! Our captain (Jack)was super awesome and knowledgeable!!! It was one of the best things we've done so far!!! Plus at the end we had two dolphins come visit! read more

David H.

4 years ago

First, the team running this have been wonderful and accommodating. Secondly, how fun was that! We spent one of our last evenings in the Keys on the Cruisin Tikis bar and had a blast. Captain Mark was great to hang out with. The cruise around Islamorada was spectacular at sunset. Thanks for the fun memories and working with us on the reservation's. read more

Kelly S.

4 years ago

If you are in Key Largo, you've got to do this. Make sure you ask for Captain Brandon. He was incredible and showed us a great time. He found 5 dolphins playing in the water and got us so close. They loved it and even followed us for a long time. This was one of the best highlights of the trip. Thanks captain Brandon for an experience of a lifetime. read more

Cynthia H.

5 years ago

Oh my gosh!! What a magical fun night-tiki boat ride. Dave was awesome. He joined in on our silly bantering. He was a great captain. He turned off the lights and music at one point and just let us soak in the ambience. It was so magical with the stars in the sky, the calm water. We loved it!! Thanks Dave for making it so special. Cynthia read more

Isabell B.

4 years ago

We had a great daytime tiki cruise with our captain, Joey! It was such a relaxing time and we received very interesting facts about Key Largo! We saw four manatees on our cruise - it was amazing to see them so up close! I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Key Largo! Captain Joey was amazing! read more

Sharon V.

5 years ago

Had a blast on the cruisin tiki with "Captain Kidd" he was knowledgeable about the keys waters & land. He made my day when I struggled to swim to the ocean floor for my sunglasses that fell off. He dove down and retrieved them for me. This was a great experience and would love to cruise the tikis again. read more

Michael J.

4 years ago

Captain Gabriel & Co Captain Seth from Tiki Cruises took Rae & I on a wonderful Sunset Cruise. Seth was an outstanding Captain and certainly enhanced our beautiful experience. very knowledgeable of the area and the eco system in the Keys and the Everglades. Highly recommend this fun filled event !!! read more

Geri G.

6 years ago

We had a wonderful, fun filled time on Cruisin Tikis & Captain Rachel was awesome telling us all about the wildlife & marine life. She took us to lovely area to swim & snorkel off the Tiki. I highly recommend doing it. Thank you again to Captain Rachel for the fabulous time. read more

Denise G.

5 years ago

What a blast! We were celebrating our friends 50th Birthday & had a great time! Captain Joey was awesome with showing us the waters of Key Largo, being an amazing DJ & a great host of our tiki party! We would definitely do it again! Thanks Captain Joey !! read more

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