Went here yesterday and the bartender and manager were both very rude. I asked for a cup of water and was told I would have to purchase a bottle of water. I asked if I could have a cup because I just wanted a couple sips and didn't want to have to keep track of the bottle. The bartender told me "sorry the owner requires us to upsell you the bottle of water otherwise I would give you a cup." I decided not to get a bottle of water...because I found it utterly ridiculous. We had over a $200 tab and I was denied a drink of water...and it was extremely hot out yesterday. It wasn't like we weren't spending money and only came to drink water. I ran into the manager by one of the pools and I asked her about not being able to have a drink of water and she kind of laughed and said ya that's our policy! I find it extremely bad business to deny paying customers water. I know that the purpose of the business is to make money...but to force bottles of water on people at a bar is somewhat unheard of. Especially when at the end of the day it's wise to give some people water for safety alone. read more

Sorry to say, Disappointed in a lot. Waitress Of course 1st day, cried and all the bills wrong, we all got charged for a floater on alcoholic drinks, like it was extra and thought that was all the alcohol that was in drink. Could not even taste the alcohol. AT ALL!!!!! Then dogs all over the place, on bar counters, In the shade sitting on all the lounges so no place to sit for paying customers. A lot of chicken on Nachos but hardly any beef on the Beef Nachos. Had to call over Manager to look at. I'm done read more

We just tried to park, but turned around and left as it's $20/person (not car). We called to inquire and were told the cover charge is just for land parking guests as Coconuts is having problems with guests tailgating in parking lot instead of going inside establishment. Seems odd, and is definitely deterring quite a bit of clients and alcohol/food sales. read more

this is coconuts on a labor day monday, no customers and a horrible energy. after ordering a few entrees, i was denied a water cup only to see my white buddy with a fresh cup of iced water 5 minutes later. i tried to grab a drink of water from my car after the terrible service, but was labeled an ethnic water drinker by security. not sure i can ever recommend this place for a weekend getaway. if you're a minority, keep your eyes Peeled at coconuts. read more

Coconuts - empty bar - Bars Near Me - Gravois Mills, Missouri

Awesome place with awesome food! The swim up bar and pool is great for people 21+. There is a small pool for kids about 8 and under. My family ended up leaving because there was not a pool friendly for teens. We would've went down the slide in the lake a few times but that's about it. Therefore if you have teenagers I suggest not coming here for the pools and activities. read more

Good food but not many options and a tad pricey as the food is nothing to write home about. Not worth going to just for the food in my opinion but if you pull in after boating or you're one of the many many drunk people partying there it's pretty good! The pool has a swim up bar that's quite fun but drinks are outrageous! Be warned that a bucket drink for one person is $20 read more

We love end of season here! Staff is amazing, food and drinks are great. Crowds thin out and it's such a relaxing environment. We love hitting Coconuts in our boat end of season. read more

Had an amazing time here with my fiancé and future in laws last week! It was my first time at Lake of the Ozarks and this was the coolest place there! Now if only someone would share the proportions for the "skinny dip"...I want to use it as my signature cocktail for my wedding! I am not a mixed drink grill, but this drink was light, refreshing and delicious! read more

*** Don't come here *** This was by far the biggest letdown/disappointment of my lake vacation, and even the whole summer. I have always wanted to try this place when I went down to the lake, but due to the fact it is all the way in Gravois Mills, I never made it out. Finally this time down, I planned this as an activity with my parents, our family friends who are elderly (they live on the lake and have been here when they first opened), and my best friends. My friends arrive before me, and try to be seated just the two of them. They tell them they are only seating large parties, and would have to wait until we all arrive. They were very put off by that, and wanted to leave, but we were only a few miles away, and I talked them into staying, because as I stated I was very excited to see/try it. If only someone like me wrote a review to warn me away I could have saved us the trouble. First thing I noticed as all the drunken 20 somethings by the pool. I was hoping to get in the pool there and relax, but it was so overcrowded, and people weren't getting out, yet pounding beers, so that thing had to be Pee City! Ick! We are seated shortly after we arrive, and looking at the menu about caused my wallet to have a heart attack. We had looked at the original menu that our family friends had, which was from last year. Since then, the prices have went up anywhere from 25-50% depending on the item. I was looking forward to a buffalo chicken pizza, but for a 14" pizza, it was 24 dollars. I have never seen that small of a pizza that costly. Sarah and I decided to share the nacho's, so we could have a few drinks. The nachos were very plain and boring. No real flavor to speak of. My mom and dad shared chicken tenders, which they said were okay, but the fries were cold, stale and overall unappealing. My best friend and his girlfriend ordered coconut shrimp, which were okay, although cold when they came out, but good flavor. His girlfriend ordered a BLT, but didn't want the garlic mayo on it. Sadly, it arrived with it just dripping with the stuff. Our family friends had ordered a Philly Cheesesteak. When it came out it was very, very burnt. We were all starving, and the waitress was nowhere to be found, so we picked around the food a bit that we didn't care for, just to get something in our stomachs, especially since the food took close to a half hour to come out after we ordered it. Once the waitress came back out, we attempted to send back our food for new stuff, but none ever came. We inquired about this, and she just thought we were done with the food, rather than needing it exchanged, even though we cleared told her to take it, and show it to the manager/owner and see if he things it was acceptable. Eventually the owner comes over to our table, and speaks with us about the experience. All the time he was very combative, cocky, and rude to my mom, who generally is the one who takes charge of these situations, as she was in the food service industry for 20+ years. He refused to take any of our food back, give any substitutions, or remove any of the charges from the bill. After a very heated back and forth, he says "I am not going to do anything for you (my mom, but I will do something for her (my family friend)" and storms off. He comes back, still having not removed any charges from the bill, and brings her instead a nasty looking piece of orange cake for our troubles... Never apologizing for how bad of a time we had, or trying to remedy the situation. All in all, this was my worst culinary and service experience this entire year, and maybe ever... especially for such a hyped place. I don't know if he will see this review or not, but if he does I would expect a full apology, and some sort of grand gesture to change my mind about this place. I won't be back, and neither will any of the large circle of friends we know at the lake. read more

This used to be one of my favorite places at the lake, but I will not be going there anymore. MAJOR HEALTH CONCERN They have no free water. They only sell bottled water. This was concerning because all seating is outdoors. After paying a relatively high price on a cocktail, I asked if, since I had bought a drink, I could have a cup of water. I was to that neither the restaurant nor pool bars serve tap water and that I must pay for a bottle. There are also no fountains. I then spoke to a manager and let her know my group had planned to stay and drink, but that we would have to leave if I could not get water because there had been a heat advisory all weekend and I could not drink just alcohol. She told me that I could either pay for a bottle or drink from the hose, and that it had been the rule for 9 years and walked away. I will not be going back. read more

Mixed feelings. Good for having a party and music. Gf and I got the club wrap which was a 2 out of 5. Kind of a wet mess. Some slop rolled into a wrap and served. We didn't finish the wrap. The Margarita was great. I did order a hurricane and that was unfinishable. Light in the booze to where you couldn't even taste it and easy overly sweetened. Tasted like a pixie stick and cool aid. Ask the waitress if I could exchange it for something else and was told "no you can't exchange but you can pay for something else". That was crappy customer service and looking out for the guest. Also the lime slices are so skimpy on the drinks that you can't even squeeze them. Don't skimp on the limes! I don't think you could cut them any smaller to save money for the business. read more

Coconuts - Bars Near Me - Gravois Mills, Missouri

This place is delightfully ridiculous! While I don't think I'd go to a place like this in my normal life, Bizarro-World Vacation Matt loves these kinds of cheeseball tourist traps! We dock our boat and are immediately impressed that this place has a beach area and a TON of people (our previous bar experiences at the lake had been sad and lonely). As we walk down the dock we start discovering more and more WTF type situations. SO, it has a GIANT pool area, that is really just a bar that allows you to wade around waist-deep in water. On a super hot day, that's more than welcome. The eye candy here is pretty on-point, and the people watching rages from intriguing to train-wreck. I'll take it! And what goes better with this scenario than a bucket of rum punch? At $14 it's not the cheapest, but it is a HUGE drink and I could actually taste the booze, so that's a bonus. There are games out the wazoo, with a beach dedicated to volleyball, a giant set-up of ladder golf, and other random amusements throughout the spot. Throw in a large number of areas for seating and getting some sun, and you've got yourself a recipe for fun. We weren't here for long, as we were eager to get back on the boat. But next year at the lake I'll be lobbying hard for a visit to Coconuts. read more

One of the newest restaurants and most reminiscent of a resort in the Caribbean at the lake. A bit of a boat ride down the Gravois arm, however the most unique and worthy of a visit. There are plenty of docks to boat up to and plenty of room to get around the docks because of its proximity on a point between two coves. The outside is bright and clean and feels like walking up to a beach resort in the Bahamas. Great for kids and adults, there is lots to do before or after eating. Everything is done top notch here with a sand volleyball pit, basketball court, pool with swim up bar and tables, playground, sandy beach, miniature golf, swim area with floating trampoline and gift shop. There is a covered, open air dining room and a lower, larger outside patio. I've been several times and have only had lunch in the covered area. It has always been way too hot to eat in the uncovered patio and many other guests probably had the same idea because of its vacancy. I haven't had a bad meal here yet. But the most memorable are the nachos and loving nachos as much as I do, I can't help but order them, a lot! The service has never been great, but just satisfactory. The manager or owner, not sure, is great though. I've recognized him several times and he is very outgoing and friendly. Don't expect a deal here though, prices aren't cheap, but the extras don't come free either. This place has got to be a huge investment and I don't mind paying premium prices for the amenities they provide. It does irritate me a bit that if you want water, you have to order a bottled water. While this place isn't a regular visit for me, I enjoy a couple of visits during the season. It is also nice to bring friends here that have never been to the lake before. read more

I was at the family lake house last weekend to celebrate my grandma's birthday. Somehow, "celebrating grandma's birthday" turned into "leave grandma at the house and go get drunk at Coconuts." Sorry, grandma! The swim-up bar is fun, and a nice change of pace when you get sick of floating on rafts in your own cove. It's especially fun when your aunt is wasted and buying round after round of Rum Runners (with an extra shot, of course). Great people watching in the pool, too. A lot of 20-somethings and bros, as well as older hairy gentlemen in gold chains and women showing off their boob jobs. It's an easy boat trip from our place on the Gravois arm, so I know I'll be back! read more

How dumb are we? We have lived at the lake for years....used to go this way to the since-closed "Time Out" and have not come this far back since Jolly Roger opened. We were almost embarrassed when they asked us if this was our first time here this summer....they have been open for at least 4 years?? Awesome place...bar, bar by the beach, bar by the pool, bar IN the pool....SWINGS at the bar in the pool! LOVED that! My 12 and 16 year old were bummed that the pool was for adults as they were a bit old for the beach set of 6 year olds...they did give the trampoline a try and it was a great laugh to watch my kids struggle to climb up while the 6 year olds shimmied on up! I agree with everyone-there were four of us and I paid about $85 for 3 meals (two people shared) 2 kid daiquiris and two adult limeades with rum. That's a lot no matter who you are. I get it...you are paying for amenities, but that's over the top for lunch! We had a good time though and give super kudos out to Michael the guy at the gas dock who helped us dock the boat and get gas....we are lacking in skill in this area, sadly, and he was super patient and helpful! read more

The staff and food are exceptional. The location is great. Unfortunately they have hired a dj that turns the music up so loud you have to leave. The dj isn't bad but the sound system is cheap so he makes it so loud that you have to move to the far edges of the complex or your ears hurt. We just end up leaving. This is so sad because I would love to spend all my money at Theis place. It seems they don't want it I have now left this place twice because of this dj. I highly doubt he will have the opportunity to run me off again. I probably won't be back. read more

I loved Coconuts! My one and only trip to Vegas the weather was kind of a bust, so Coconuts seemed to be what I assume Vegas pools are like but in a much less pressured environment (read: midwest looks, everyone's all natural and real here). We came here on a boat bar crawl for a bachelorette party and didn't want to leave to go to the next bar! There's a swim up bar with swings in the water, music blasting, volleyball on land. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about there being a pool at a bar, picturing movies/tv shows where there's just a pool at a party and no one is getting in, but the way the bar is set up everyone's in and having a good time. The "host" was a bit obnoxious, but I guess that adds to the fun. My only concern was the debauchery they're encouraging on their water "stage/platform". Getting up there shaking it is one thing, but the host encouraged a girl to do backflips up there! It's not a very wide platform and considering it's all covered in water she easily could have slipped and become paralyzed. Maybe that's just nine years of working at a pool talking, but it blew my mind that they not only allowed that but cheered her on. If I make it back down to Lake of the Ozarks I'd love to stay somewhere closer to Coconuts, since we were disappointed the next day when we wanted to return and realized it was almost an hour from the house we were renting. Oh well, some day! read more

We found this place while boating on the lake. It's a pretty cool place. There is a girl that helps you dock the boat when you pull up which is very helpful. The wait staff is very friendly and service is fast. Food is pretty good. We tried the taco salad and coconut shrimp. Pricewise, it was comparable to most places. They have a pool for adults only since it has a bar. There is a sand volleyball court. There is a small beach area for kids to play in. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area boating. read more

Beach for the kids, pool with swim up bar for adults, swim shop, food, drink and sand volleyball...yes yes and yes. My bf and I motored up to the dock in early afternoon on a Saturday. We were welcomed by two dock attendants who were helpful and bubbly. The place was busy, but not over crowded. It was a little cloudy so that may have kept some people away. We were in dire need of some sunglasses and were able to score some at the swim shop...bonus! After that we thought logging a few pool hours and some drinks sounded like a good plan. Strategically placed barstools welcomed us and we ordered a round. Margarita was delightful. Service was attentive, friendly and talkative. Great service. We didn't try the food, so I can't give an opinion on that. We plan to go back in late July so maybe I'll have more to share then. The best part of this was the separation of the little tykes and the adults. I don't have children, so I really appreciated having the adult pool with the kids swimming at the beach below. It really helped out the atmosphere...at least for us. read more

Holy cow, my family had a fantastic time here (but we're all over the age of 18). Except my grandpa because he's not a fan of music or drinking. There's swings in the pool to sit in at little tables. There's an AMAZING emcee who dresses up in all sorts of crazy outfits and has fun with the patrons. We went on a Monday afternoon, so it wasn't terribly busy, but our friends said the pools are PACKED on weekends (which I'm not necessarily a fan of). This place was a lot of fun! (My grandparents said the food was a little too pricey though -- $15 for chicken fingers.) read more

I'm not sure what I enjoyed more - the swim up bar, or the fact that kids aren't allowed in the pool that has the swim up bar (much like the other reviewer). It was quite a journey by boat from Osage Beach, but totally worth it. I think the best part was the atmosphere - the "beach", the surf shop, the restaurant, and the aforementioned swim up bar. My Pain In the Ass (half Rum Runner, half Pina Colada) was a bit too sweet - definitely have had better at the lake), and the food was just okay. We ordered the Shark Bites, which were perfectly cooked, and really good. We also split the pulled pork, which was just okay. If offered a ride on someone else's bigger and faster boat, I'd probably come here again and drink all afternoon in the pool. On our little baby boat, it was just a little too hard getting back home (we could have DIED! Haha) - having to drive through the main channel with all the boat traffic - the water was pretty rough. Besides those points, I would come back for the swim up bar and the no-kids-in-the-pool policy! read more

We came to the lake on an exploratory mission for property, boats, as well as a little R and R. We left lake sold on all three thanks to coconuts! Great place, more so, great service! Really felt like everyone liked to work there and thoughts as coconuts as their "place." We drove over, which was a ways, but not to bad, worth the drive! Roads to and lot was more generous than most. Food was good, didn't really get to enjoy it as my kids were pulling us a way to the beach. Felt a little unsafe sitting up away from the kiddies while they were on the beach. One son is a dear devil, but can't swim and we were afraid he'd go off the edge. Wish there were some tables on the beach to hang as adults near the kids. Put Put is a waste, more beach would go further...waterslide? All and all, can't wait to be a regular! read more

10 dollar cover charge for every person .. also they make you pay for bottled water .. alcohol is overpriced and music is a little outdated! While the host tried to make a fun experience! We were asked a few times for IDS at the bar but when we drove into the lot we had to provide identification already .. invest in wrist bands or water proof stamps instead of hassling customers! And they charge 5 dollars for lockers read more

NOT GOOD FOR KIDS, Unless you are talking about college kids. Definitely an adult place. Limited, but good food.

Not our kinda place. Feels like a place to go show off. Beer wasn't cold. May be a good place for singles but just not for us.

The whole place was dead and they still treated our party of +10 plus with no respect. They where so rude we order food and it was cold and took over an hour. Also my friends nachos thought they found a hair, id share the photo but we through it away. I do not think I will ever go back. read more

Come for the pool party experience not the prices. $7.50 for a 16 oz beer and $7.50 for a basic margarita. Friendly staff and fun pool atmosphere! read more

I was only here for about an hour on a boat cruise but had a super great time! Hopping pool party with DJ and a ton of people in the pool dancing and drinking. We ordered food first and it came quickly and our server was on top of things with checks and to-go containers since we were on a time limit. At least 3 bars that we saw and a nice deck seating area overlooking the pool scene. Great crowd of people, very friendly! Delicious chicken quesedillas, add the onions and green peppers! Also had the best drink of the trip here, a lime pina colada that had real lime shavings in it and tasted so fresh and not overly sweet like most of the icey drinks around the lake. read more

My husband and I were here on Sunday. We had SO much fun. Can't wait til our next trip to the Ozarks so we can come back. read more

See all

If you want family fun go to Margaritaville. Coconuts charge 15.00 per kid to enjoy water slides! I can see charging 5, maybe even 10, but 15!! read more

I had the fish tacos tonight. They were very tasty. Service was fantastic. Great atmosphere. Kids played bags. Had a great time. I highly recommend coming here. read more

When they first opened we went there a lot. The bottle water only really irked me but I decided not to fuss about it. Now their prices have increased exponentially while their servings size have decreased and the menu choices have decreased. Also children 4 and under have to wear a swim diaper to get into the pool. As a retired RN with more than 18 of the 34 years spent working on pediatrics this really infuriates me! Most kids are potty trained long before four years of age. It's totally wrong to make them wear a diaper when they have been wearing big kids underwear for a couple of years. Plus their parents have to pay four dollars per child to get them in the pool. This place has gone totally to the young adults that drink lots of alcohol. There is way too much competition of other lake front restaurants for me to ever consider going back! read more

Fantastic atmosphere... Lots of different areas to experience (pool, beach, restaurant, etc). Service is friendly and fast. Great view. The crowd/kid friendliness depends on the time of day. Food leaves much to be desired (reason for the 3 vs 4/5 star rating)- and is extremely expensive for the quality/value. My party ordered the gumbo (low average), chicken salad (average) and tai chili bowl (gross!!!). Bottom line- great ambiance/experience but eat ahead of time!! read more

It's a good place for those who want to party. Loud music, good pool scene and you can't beat the views. If you have kids, they have an area just for them on the other side of the bar with a kiddie pool and slide. The staff was really great with the exception in one guy who was one of the bouncers/ security who was rude and on a bit of a power trip. He was shorter with dark hair and zero personality with no ability to be kind. I didn't know the upper pool was for adults only. Kids can sit up there but not get in the pool. My daughter got in the water and was right in front of me while I watched her and she was doing hand stands. She wasn't screaming, splashing, bothering anyone or getting in anyone's space. She came out after a few minutes to sit next to me and he walked over and scared her with his tone. In a completely rude and condescending tone, he said 'your kid can not be in the pool!' I responded, 'oh gosh, I'm sorry I didn't know' and he said 'don't let her get in again'. She was totally embarrassed and I just blew it off but he could have handled that much better. I took her over to the other pool and the staff was friendly and nice. He needs some training on etiquette and treating people with respect. There was absolutely no need to be so rude to us, especially when we responded with an apology and kindness. Would have got a better rating if it wasn't for him but if he treated us like that, he is doing it to others. On a side note, we went to the gift shop to get ice cream but it was closed. A female staff member noticed us and walked over to open the store just for us. She could give this security guy some tips on common courtesy. read more

We arrived with our very stubborn grandpa that wanted to dock on the outside of the docks. The little blond with the red bikini was super patient with us which was very nice considering she wanted us to park in the appropriate parking. She understood the situation and allowed him to park where he wanted which made him happy. The other cute little bartender with the glitter all over was a total sweetheart! Very sweet and attentive and answered all of our annoying questions. Thank you so much ladies for making our experience a good one! Thumbs up!! read more

This place sucks!!!!!! Don't waste your money on it.. 10$ to get unless you're on a party bus with 15+ people. Drinks start at $10 and the pool is covered with piss. Not worth it. Close at 10 at Saturday as well...? Needs a lot of improvement. read more

I've got 3 words for you. Karly the bartender. Best experience I've had for a while when ordering drinks. She made my day at coconuts magical. I knew from the moment I walked in I wanted to order a drink from her. Time finally came, arms sprawled out across the counter and she came walking over. I was speechless, already knew she was gonna get at least a 40% tip. Took a look across the drink menu as she waited ever so patiently. Was too indecisive so I asked her for drink recommendations and she offered me the blue razz cocktail. I politely accepted and awaited the beautiful blondes drink. She slid it across the table with such elegance. I took one sip and immediately was in alcohol heaven. The drink ascended down my throat with such smoothness and gracefulness I was speechless. I stared at her in such awe in the moment I knew I would never find a better bartender. To sum it all up I'd give it a solid 9.4 out of 10. read more

I love this place. Its both adult fun and kid fun, awesome alcoholic drinks and the kids love the kids pool and lake swim area. Not too expensive. read more

As a neighbor, I had trouble getting out of the neighborhood due to the large number of cars illegally parked. Only one car at a time could get through, and rude people wouldn't back up to let me out. Coconuts did not monitor this at all, and it is not only illegal, but dangerous for emergency situations and disrespectful to the neighbors. It's a party zone.... there was zero social distancing with the upswing of Covid and drunk people walking on the road. read more

This is a cool place with good food and service but the DJ is bad and the music is way too loud. Mostly for a Tuesday at noon. This is the second time we've left quickly because of the loud music. read more