Was lucky enough to walk in wothout a reservation on a Tuesday night when I saw my friend was there. Apparently they don't do the special cocktail sounds when you order a special drink on certain nights, which is nice for those who may get overwhelmed by lights/sounds/onlookers. As always, highly recommend! read more

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Decided to get trapped in this "Permanent Vacation" and let me tell you: the vibes were immaculate. The drinks were fun and although we did not try the food (we will next time!) everything sounded delicious. Upon entering, you are met with a "travel agent" who really tied the experience together and made it feel like a trip was underway. The service was spectacular. They make sure to go over drink options especially being our first time there. We got to escape this time but am hopeful we'll be trapped permanently during the next vacation. read more

Permanent Vacation - Entrance of one of their private booths: I'll definitely come back with a group of friends to dine in! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Maitland, Florida

This is such a cool place. Are the drinks $$$, yes. But it's a good amount of liquor for the price, and they do different fun things with the drinks. Sometimes the lights go on and off, and somethings there's a crazy guy running all around. This is a fun place to visit and just chill and have drinks with your friends. read more

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What a neat spot! Permanent Vacation is located inside the copper rocket. We did book a reservation because I've read that they do fill up and I'm glad we did. The decor is so much fun and from start to finish (and everywhere between) was the theme held. The menu is explained in detail by the friendly hostess. And the islands/strengths of drinks as well. We tried the "Painkiller" and the "Halekulani". Great drinks but they do sneak up on you. They also have food and we tried the "zesty sticks". The food wasn't great but still ok. The seats were a little uncomfortable to sit on for long periods of time and not functional for people with more bodacious badonkadonks. We did arrive early on Tuesday and there was still seats to be had but as the evening progressed it filled up. Definitely worth making a reservation and trying. read more

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We came here with a group of friends, 8 total people. We had to sit 4 at one table and 4 at another table because when we made reservations, the larger tables were already booked. We couldn't combine our tables together, but it's a small space so it wasn't a deal breaker. We each ordered 2-3 drinks over the course of our time there, plus a few food items. Everything we had was great and the staff generously offered that if we tried something and hated it they would take it off our bill. So it was nice to feel like I could step outside my comfort zone with little risk. Service was fast and friendly. Very unique atmosphere. Totally worth trying out, and I'm sure we'll visit again. read more

Permanent Vacation - This one had mezcal in it - so good! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Maitland, Florida

I'd only ever heard of PV before but being in town for Fringe Festival it seemed the perfect place for a nightcap. Reservations in place, we wandered in a bit early and still got seated right away. Our hostess explained the menu and our bartender sealed the deal. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great vibes. It's a shame I can only give 5 stars because I loved this place. Maybe not so very secret as far as speakeasies go but a lot of fun!! read more

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Permanent Vacation... more like I wish I had a permanent STAYCATION. Let me tell y'all... I love bars that have a quirky touch to them...and this spot brought out all the bells and whistles. Permanent Vacation is one of of the newer speak easy's located inside The Copper Rocket in Maitland. This speak easy is one of a kind... it's a pirate themed bar... which upon entering you feel like you have been transported onto the set of Pirates of the Caribbean. Something to keep in mind is that this is a reservation only spot and reservations are usually booked up weeks in advance. Upon entering, we were greeted immediately by the host which took us through a very detailed and "on themed" description of the menu. He explained that the drinks were broken up into levels of how strong each drink was...which I thought was very clever. The drinks in the "Tranquilizer" section of the menu have a limit of 2 per person, per visit, because the amount of alcohol content. After a review of the menu, we walked into the bar area and the interior was so spot on. Bunch of skulls, trinkets and taxidermy animals everywhere. The bar itself is a bit smaller... so I definitely see why they are reservation only. We had ordered multiple drinks including The Grog Bowl, Powder Keg, Squeelin Pig Swizzle, and Face Off. All were very tasty and strong... but the coolest part about the drinks is that some of them on the menu include a song and light show... which definitely gave off an adult Rainforest Cafe vibe which was awesome. Lastly, I wanted to point out that the service was spectacular. Everyone was so attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. They did not even break character once throughout the night... which I truly appreciated. Overall, I had an amazing time at this spot and would recommend it to anyone looking for an intimate fun night out. I will definitely be coming back soon to try out the food menu, which looked delightful! read more

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The moment I heard about this place I knew I had to go! I love a good tiki bar and it's something that is definitely lacking in this area. We decided to go for a date night and made sure to secure a reservation ahead of time. You won't be able to get in otherwise. The staff is super friendly and willing to walk you through any questions you have... and with the variety of drinks you may have some. The drinks are listed by strength (which I appreciate as someone who isn't a huge drinker) and they also offer mocktails. I love that. Surprisingly I was impressed by the food they offer as well. It was super yummy . Our server was a blast and when he wasn't busy would come over and chat with us and hang. We enjoyed it a lot and can't wait to come back with friends. read more

I love this place. It's my fav bar in the area now. Drinks are well balanced, the people are wonderful to talk with and are super knowledgeable about the drinks and the place looks awesome! Of course I wil be back again and again. read more

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The atmosphere and drinks in this place are fantastic! Austin and some of the other staff members are extremely friendly! I've been here a few times now, and I love that when certain drinks are ordered there are special effects around the whole bar. A lot of their glassware is custom made also which is neat. I highly recommend making a reservation because you'll never know if you'll be walking into a full bar or an almost empty bar on any given night. Also the parking situation isn't the bestest, so I would get there earlier than your reservation just to ensure that there's parking. I will say one thing though. Although I absolutely love and adore their drinks, I've gotten food every time I've come here and have been thoroughly disappointed. On our last visit, we ordered a plate of calamari and were really excited to see a mountain stacked on our plate. I want to say about 80% of the mountain was jalapeños and other peppers instead of calamari. When we realized that most of what we were eating was peppers, we snapped a pic of it. The flat breads are also really small for being almost $20. I will say the Pumbaa is REALLY REALLY GOOD, but the price has increased since they opened and I consider it pretty costly now. But it is a solid hunk of meat. Overall, GREAT PLACE FOR VIBES AND DRINKS. I will definitely eat before coming here though. read more

Permanent Vacation - Leftover peppers from our calamari - Tiki Bars Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Love this place decorations amazing, foods great, bartenders great, drinks are outstanding !!! Love it can't wait to go back.

This is a definite must go if you've never been. The ambience is incredibly cool and fully decked out with a great tiki vibe. Great customer service at the bar and also at the tables. The drinks are delicious and I like that they have arranged from mild to super strong. Some of the food choices are not my favorite, but I would absolutely go back. Great vibe. read more

This is the bar to go to if you're looking for a whole different experience! Don't want to give away too much of the secrets this place holds, but it will not disappoint. I recommend making reservations because this place gets packed. I really loved that they gave you the smallest little flash light to look at the menu, it was literally the cherry on top. The drinks are categorized by how strong they are and they have multiple to pick from. Again, the vibes here are unmatched! read more

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Awesome place!! Drinks are incredible, bartenders and ambiance are super fun, and the happy hour is nice! Would definitely come back. read more

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I visited with a large group of friends for one of their birthdays. It was a great experience! The music was one of my favorite parts. They have a sort of island vibe type playing consistently, but they play different snippets of music dependent on what drinks get order and come out. It's very creative! Our server was so nice and friendly and helped us figure out what we wanted easily. The drinks were all very tasty and unique. Since our group was so large, we got to try practically the entire menu. The containers they came in were also super fun and fit the vibe of the place perfectly. read more

I have been looking forward to trying this spot since they opened and was very excited when I finally scored a reservation. First off, you would likely never stumble upon Permanent Vacation, as it's located inside another restaurant, Copper Rocket, which is inside of a shopping plaza. This tiki bar requires reservations because it's very small inside. I had measured expectations going in, as sometimes overly themed spots may be more focused on the show than the food and beverage experience of guests. This spot blew me out of the water though. Not only was the theming excellent, off the menu items were great too. Their drink menu is based around rum drinks, which typically are not my go to but I enjoyed everything we tried. I also highly recommend the chicken skewers for food. They are severed over a bed of the most delicious rice I have ever eaten. My husband and I can't wait to come back and bring friends! This is such a hidden gem that's perfect for a fun night out. read more

Permanent Vacation - Tiki Bars Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Finally got to check out the new tiki speakeasy & rum bar located inside The Copper Rocket in Maitland and we LOVED our time at Permanent Vacation! We made our reservation about 3 weeks ago (they open reservations on Thursdays and book up super quick!), and we had been anxiously awaiting our visit. I'm happy to say it was worth the wait! We booked a table for 4 and our time slot was at 10:15pm on a Friday night. They let you know in advance that you have your table for 2 hours and they will give you a 30 min last call heads up. Our group was lucky enough to be seated in one of the corner nooks/booths and it was like having your own little private room. Love the decor and spooky tiki vibe... Reminded me a lot of False Idol in San Diego and it's so cool that Orlando has something like this now. Our server, Dan, was awesome! He explained the layout of the menu (designed like a map), with the progressive drink sections based on strength/booziness. They have the placebos (mocktails), calmatives, sedatives, tranquilizers (strongest), and shareables. Dan was super knowledgeable about all the drinks and described the flavor profile of each one we ordered to make sure it'd be something we would enjoy. Certain drinks you order will trigger light & sounds effects throughout the bar as it's being served to you. We really enjoyed the theatrics and it was fun to see what other people were ordering, too. The menu map also has images that represent the vessel/cup that some of the drinks are served in. We had already eaten dinner, but I didn't realize they also serve food here -- Good to know for next time! I jumped right into the deep end and ordered the Zombie from the tranquilizers section (2pp limit). Yep, they weren't kidding... this drink is boozy and delish! My friends ordered the Fallen Coconut, The Bends (served in the diver helmet cup), and the Hell Diver and everyone enjoyed their drinks. For round two, we got the Banana Daiquiri, Volcan de Colima, and Squeelin' Pig Sizzle. We had so much fun and I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

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Stopped up here to meet some friends, and can I just say... I was pleasantly surprised! I live for Tiki Bars like this. We go to Trader Sam's at Disney's Polynesian all the time, and this bar was definitely the closest than other Tiki themed bars in Orlando. Service was great, drinks were delicious and the atmosphere is unmatched. I loved it so much, I brought my parents back the following week and they loved it to! New spot to put on your radar if you haven't been already. Will be coming back to try more cocktails!! read more

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Permanent Vacation is a cool and unique tropical speakeasy located within the Copper Rocket. The decor, theming, and vibes are all top tier. The drinks were good, but not amazing in my opinion and a little pricey. I enjoyed the Fallen Coconut more than the Nice Dream cocktail. The nice dream was tasty, but not strong enough (as indicated on the map/menu). I do love that the menu is like a treasure map and the hostess and servers all stayed in character. I think this is a fun addition to Maitland and I will definitely bring some out of town friends here in the future. read more

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Visited this little tiki bar last night for the first time. I cannot say enough good things about it. The drinks were creative and delicious. The food was great and so was the service if you want a fun night out with some fun people and an interactive experience. This is the place for you. We will definitely be back. read more

This place is sooooo fun! Getting in: make reservations via redtable, I made mine a few weeks out. Follow their IG to know when they open new reservations. Location: inside the copper rocket, to the right when you walk in Time limit: two hours and two drinks per person Vibe: skulls & pirates with a fun (but loud) audio entertainment of pirates yelling and sending cannon balls every few minutes lol Food: flavorful, fresh, and spicy Drinks: delicious/cold/ and evenly mixed so the liquor doesn't overtake the flavors. All drinks are fruity/island inspired drinks. Service: everyone was very nice! The bartenders still made time for conversation & made me feel welcomed (thanks Pedro & Jake) Side note : apparently this place is owned by the owners of foxtail also lol 10/10 I posted a video on my IG about the experience @aliciaivette if anyone wants to get a feel of the vibe before going read more

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What a wonderful time we had at Permanent Vacation. This is in the top echelon of favorite tiki bars that I've been to, and I've been to dozens across the US. First: bonus for having food - and it was tasty! A couple of Ka-Bobs went well with all that booze. Decor is 5-star full-on tiki - dark, mysterious, transporting. Music is appropriate to the genre, thank Lono! And the tongue-in-cheek tiki humor abounds (cheeki tiki?) from the menu puns to the fun song and dance routines and sound and light shows that accompany a number of the drinks. Also, there is swag to take home if you're a collector - always appreciated. Bartenders were great! read more

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We almost thought we were in the wrong location... Permanent Vacation is tucked in the back of Copper Rocket through a separate door. We were able to walk in on our first attempt on a Saturday night around 9pm, but have heard this can be a bit tricky. The staff let us know they are still working out the kinks with reservations, but offer pretty limited reservation spots to also allow some walk ups. We were just a party of 2 so we waited maybe 5 minutes before they called us in. The interior of the bar is super detailed and well done, it definitely gives Trader Sam's vibes with lighting and decor. We each just ordered 1 drink which were plenty strong. Drinks are pricey, but are very good, well made, and definitely poured with a heavy hand. They also have some similar Trader Sam's-esque lighting and effects when certain drinks are ordered, but the staff/server engagement is not quite as silly/elaborate. We didn't try any of the food as we had just had dinner but will definitely try something out next time. Overall this was a really fun experience and we will be back again to try more cocktails! read more

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SO GOOD Shows were fun. Drinks were FANTASTIC. Food was the BEST Tiki food Bar food we've ever had. Service was also extremely excellent read more

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THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Well themed. Decorated to the nines. Knowledgeable wait staff/barkeep. Delicious drinks. Great food. Entertainment. Everything you'd ever want in a speakeasy. My coworkers and I booked a reservation for a post-work happy hour...little did we know that it was the first day of their Tropical Terror Nights and all the decorations had just gone up the night before. We were in for a treat. Theatrics like music, fog, sound effects with certain drinks and a special holiday menu. The food was in large portions and the drinks were so good, we ordered more than one. The prices are also so, so good considering the experience that we got. We made sure to leave a good tip. They were booked solid the week leading up to Halloween and rightfully so! The Prawn of the Dead were very good! It's a small bite but I ate it as an entree and it was filling. My coworkers who got entrees had so much food, they got a box to go. Only downside I had for the whole experience was that the wait time for additional sauce for the prawns took longer than 25minutes and the wait for the cheque to come was also very long. It does also get loud with the small space. The drinks came out very quickly though. read more

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Loved, loved, loved this place! A friend brought me here and we had a blast. It very much had a Disney vibe and some people were even dressed up. I love the cute menu, tasty drinks, and the fun environment. I hear reservations can be hard to come by, since it's not a very large space (inside of Copper Rocket), but I didn't have to deal with that since it was a friend who booked. Lots of drinks come in cute cups, and there are some other surprises in store that I won't spoil. But basically, your senses may be overwhelmed. Lol. I hope to go back again soon! read more

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When you enter this place it quite literally takes you into a whole other place. From the decoration to the lighting and sound effects it's really a cool place! However, the sound effects can be a lot at times when you're trying to have a conversation with someone. Also the tables are SO close to each other you might as well get to know the person next to you since you'll be hearing a lot of their conversation. If you're a rum drinker, this is your place. Highly suggest you look at the menu and order accordingly as the potency of the drinks DO get stronger based on what/where you order from. They also have seasonal drinks too! However, I was not impressed by the food or service. Unfortunately it felt like our food was left and forgotten as by the time we got our cow-abunga the filet was luke-warm at best and the rice was just kinda mushy. We also ordered the sugar sticks to which it took almost 40 mins to come out. We think the server forgot to ring it in since her friends got sat next to us. We had to ask about them to see if they were coming out anytime soon yo which she pulled out her gadget and probably rang it in then. read more

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I had NO idea I was going to a speakeasy when my husband asked if I wanted to go here. Let me tell you, it took us WAY too long to figure out how to get to it. We felt so dumb. We went as two walk-ins right when they opened and they were able to sit us at the bar. They explained the menu to us and gave us little lights to help us see the menu (much appreciated because I hate pulling out the flash on my phone). The aesthetic of the small room was REALLY well done. It's clear that a LOT of money went into decor, presentation, and effects. Bravo. The bartenders were PHENOMENAL and helped us pick out drinks that we both enjoyed. Each drink had something special, whether that be the presentation or what it was topped with. The price matches the strength and the presentation of these drinks - this is not a cheap date by any means! We got a couple of snacks - flatbreads and kabobs. All of the food was delicious as well. We would take anyone that is coming into town here as a surprise - it's so unique! read more

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I waited for weeks to get a reservation at this speakeasy'esque tiki bar inside of Copper Rocket and finally scored one. Pro tip: they dropped reservations at noon every Wednesday! The hostess walks you to your table carefully since the bar is dimly lit. They use a flashlight to make sure you can see the way and give you a mini flash light to be able to see the menu. When my eyes finally adjusted, I felt like I was transported to an island with wild voodoo around. The menu is categorized in the strength of the drink, which I loved. They also have mock tails too! Don't take their warning lightly, the strong ones are very STRONG. I like my drinks with a heavy pour so I didn't notice anything until I realized I was getting buzzed after one drink! I loved just looking around at all the details they had from the ceiling to the ground, with all the Island tiki decor around. The food was great, much better than regular old bar food too. The calamari app was huge! The server was amazing at explaining the menu from the food to the drinks. It gave us a better idea on what to order. I can't wait to go here again, it was so much fun! It was such an immersive experience. read more

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A true hidden gem! Located inside a sports bar in Maitland (Copper Rocket) you'll find an unassuming doorway that leads to what feels like another world. We had a great time during our visit to Permanent Vacation - the cocktail menu is extensive, with something for everyone. We tried several of them - all great, with my favorite being a gin-based drink called The Bends. Despite the cocktails being great, the true star of the show is the ambiance and decor. They've gone all out with the island/tiki theme - complete with totem statues, skulls, and special themed glasses for each cocktail. One of the coolest parts is that ordering certain drinks will trigger an interaction, a song will play, smoke, lights will flash, a related sound bite will play, etc. It really felt like a Disney-level experience. Our bartender was awesome as well, offering suggestions based on our preferences, and attentively asking if we needed anything when our glasses got low. Being in soft opening right now, getting a reservation can be a challenge (definitely get a reservation vs walking in as it's small and booked solid!). They currently release new bookings a couple of weeks out on Wednesdays around noon, keep an eye on their IG to book. Looking forward to returning and trying some new drinks! read more

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Great place for cocktails (and probably food but we did not eat!) Follow their instagram to find out when the open table reservation system opens up new days. Park in front of copper rocket, go inside and it's all the way to your right. Booked a table and we were seated on time. There's a little anteroom they bring you in, where you can see and hear well. Once you get inside- there may be loud music and flashing lights and a fog machine. The bartender went over the drink menu with us. We both had two cocktails each, mine were in plain appearing cups meanwhile my date's drinks were in fancy mugs and both shut the place down with a song when it was served to us. Pretty cool! As far as I can tell, the menu doesn't say which cocktails come with some sort of song and show. It was a welcome surprise! Drinks can be non alcoholic all the way to VERY strong. They even have shareable cocktails. Bartenders are super friendly and nice. Very patient. They are working hard. The place is decked out with tiki stuff and it's really fun to see all the details. Pro tip: don't wear heels. The stools they have do not have a foot support and neither does the bar. That left my little legs/feet hanging uncomfortably so I ended up pretty much standing the whole night. Go more casual. They say you can drop in during the week without a reservation. I would not do that on a weekend. This place is awesome. Can't wait to go read more

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Grabbed a reservation at Permanent Vacation and had such a great experience! We checked in for our reservation right on time and we were seated right away after a short intro from the hostess. Our "travel agent" was Jake, who explained the menu and made sure to check for allergies. I can't have pineapple juice, which is like the worst thing in a tiki bar, but Jake and the staff made sure I was protected from a turnt tummy later. The decor is wacky and fun, just a tiki bar should be. You're greeted by a shrunken head window display and an arch of skulls. You hang out with a giraffe and a mermaid. Depending on the drink ordered, overhead lights flash and loud sounds effects and music go off -- so be warned if you're sensitive to any of that. The drinks were STRONG -- we went big with the Zombie and Grant's Tomb -- the equivalent of 3 drinks. And then toned it down, but only a bit with a Mai Tai (our travel agent boasted that it's the BEST) and The Bends. All of the drinks were fantastic, with all juices and syrups made in-house. For food, we ordered the Zesty Sticks (yuca fries), Prawn of the Dead (jumbo friend shrimp), and the Louie-Luau (flatbread). Everything was delicious! The tables are a little small if you order multiple food items, so you'll have to play a little tetris with plates. So many fun drinks and exciting food to try, so we will definitely be back! read more

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We'll call this a redemption review. The first time we went here was during the soft opening and our fried shrimp came out cold and raw. Since it was the soft opening we just mentioned it to the manager and enjoyed our drinks and the ambiance. A few months later we went back and the food came out just fine, the drinks were still great. And the only issue I ever have is that I find the stools uncomfortable, I'm not a hi-top fan to begin with. Now the stools are beautiful works of art, they really are, but they do a number on my back which is soon forgotten about after a few drinks. They don't have an "affordable house mug" yet, hopefully one day, but the limited edition mugs they have released are nice. Speakeasy style tiki bars are my favorite so I will support all my local ones as much as I can and Permanet Vacation is a great addition to Central Florida. read more

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Secured a reservation for Permanent Vacation a few weekends ago! We got a later reservation at 10 pm. This is located inside the copper rocket pub in Maitland! It has a speak east type vibe to it. You enter inside copper rocket in a nondescript door into a small room with a host stand. They confirm your reservation and walk you to a table. I can say the theming just hits you in face! It's extremely well done and quite evident you are immersed in a tiki bar experience. They did an excellent job with the details. Almost reminds me of a more intimate rainforest cafe! We ordered 2 rounds of drinks. I will say the first round for everyone was great! All the drinks are served in very unique cups and some drinks trigger immersive experiences. Such as ordering the treasure chest, a song comes on and lights change etc. as it's delivered! Super cool! The menu is organized by how strong the drinks are. They are all quite pricy, but you are paying for the atmosphere too lol. I tried the food too. The calamari was okay, a bit chewy and cold. I liked my shrimp and rice, but the shrimp was suppose to have a sweet sauce on it. It was a bit flavored, but overall very dry and overdone. Expensive too. Second round of drinks for everyone was just okay, really lacking in the flavor. I expressed dissatisfaction with my drink and the server just asked me if I was gonna "push through". I would have loved to switch it out, but he never made such an offer. Service failure... I would like to come back in a few months after they work out some of the kinks with the food and beverage. Overall, super fun and engaging atmosphere. F&B and service could use some work. read more

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WOW!! What an absolute awesome experience and hidden gem. My wife took me here as a surprise for my 40th bday and this place did not disappoint! The atmosphere and entire design of the place is incredible. The hostess even greets you as "travelers" which helped set the theme and mood of the place. When you walk in, you first walk into the hostess area which is secluded from the rest of the restaurant. Once the double doors open you're greeted with the awe inspiring interior and decor. It's a small place and seating is limited and reservations are an absolute necessity. We were greeted promptly by our server and he did an amazing job at explaining the menu and also keeping in character. Drinks are STRONG! They make all their own mixers and syrups as well and nothing is artificial. Certain drinks trigger "themes" when you order them and that definitely added to the already incredible ambience. The Tiki scene in Orlando is definitely alive and this place is definitely a place to check out! read more

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The deco the ambiance and the service all the stars!! The drinks are good but some are riffs on classic cocktails and not tikish. They have some fun glassware and the way the place lights up and interacts with you is amazing. Next time I want to try the food, but the drinks are good. Painkiller was best, the bends was ok and the banana daq was good just way too much. Love how this is a bar in a bar and how they have it set up. read more

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This place had amazing decorations! The service was fantastic! The drinks and food are ok, definitely a higher price due to paying for the atmosphere and ambiance. Some drinks, like the seasonal gingerbread coquito I tried were not good, didn't taste much like coquito and was way too thick, I didn't even finish it, but the Coconut Grove I ordered after was delicious, so next time I'd definitely only get server recommendations. read more

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The drinks are fantastic, atmosphere is super fun, full service from entry to exit, but eat somewhere else first! Food leaves a lot to be desired, not terrible, but not great either. You'd be more satisfied skipping that side of the menu and ordering another of the amazing cocktails. We were spooky bar hopping so I ordered only one this time and I went the my server's concoction, The Swamp Has Eyes. It was delicious and boozy-- FYI, two skulls, is boozy for even a tolerance drinker-- and the cherry stuffed lychee eyeball; the piece de resistance. Yum! read more

It took weeks for me to get a reservation. I was so excited to have this experience close to my home. I absolutely LOVE Suffering Bastard and thought this would be a similar experience...... Nope! After arriving early, which I highly suggest, I circled the parking lot like it was Black Friday, no parking anywhere, no the street, valet for the jazz club or anywhere that didn't have a towing sign. I stalked some patrons to finally getting a spot. When I got to the door, no one was there. I walked in and told them I had reservations and would I be able to sit. They said absolutely not, I had to wait the additional 14 minutes at the copper rocket but could not bring any food or drink from that establishment inside. So your options are to stand at the door or get something from the other bar and shove it down because, well just because. We arrive back at exactly the time and were told we still had to wait. Mind you no one has left as I watched the door the whole time. When we were allowed entrance (9 minutes later) they had 16 empty seats. Annoyed at this point we sat at the only option, a middle seat, high & no backs, where we felt like we were twerking all night for the amount of time we had to are our backs and move because staff couldn't comfortably walk by these middle tables. We ordered drinks based of the menu description, plus yelp, and instagram pics. Unfortunately what I ordered didn't come in a pineapple and when I asked why I was told they run out all the time and to come in earlier (we were there at 915). No price adjustment for lack of presentation and I would have ordered something else based off of this. At this point I'm annoyed and my back is starting to hurt from the constant movement & wobbly chair. I asked can we close out the check and sit on the porch with our drinks so we could be comfortable and enjoy they fresh air since it's stuffy and the loud tales from the crypt music keep coming on like a Scooby Doo episode every few minutes. I was told no. I had 3/4ths of my frozen blended drink and couldn't sip it down quick enough. I was miserable and it was chaotic. An angel who works there walked by and observed my body language and asked what was wrong. I told her and she immediately got me a chair with a back and I was able to enjoy the last few minutes that we stayed . Customer service: 5/10 the bartender and whoever that one woman was were Phenomenal. My server and the hostess could both use a little more training Drinks: 6/10 but that could be based off of what we ordered Parking: 1/10 I live close by but will never return. If you want this experience done right take the hike to Suffering Bastard out in Sanford. They are quieter, less crowded (no cramping in middle chairs so everyone bumps into each each other), engaging staff that educate you on the drinks and will let you know if someone isn't available, then offer you an alternative. The bathroom situation was weird too as it had a constant line that would emerge out to the seats where people were trying to eat and drink. All the tiny tables looked like they were overflowing and were giving me anxiety waiting for something to spill. Tip: request a bar seat or have enough people to sit in the cave area. read more

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Five stars for outstanding service and drinks. The entire experience was fantastic. Felix was our bartender, and he was extremely attentive, friendly, and made one hell of a drink. I love the special effects that they do when people order certain drinks on the menu! This is a place that I look forward to going back to you and I'm so happy it's only 2 miles up the road! They did a great job decorating so it was worth the wait. read more

Permanent Vacation - Tiki Bars Near Me - Maitland, Florida