Trader Sam's is always a fun time. Tiki bars are a cool vibe. But adding the interactive elements…read morewith the lights, sounds, props, animations in the artwork. It's a fun time. Make sure to get there early so you can add your name to the wait list. Friday night we waited about 2 hours checking in at 8pm. Loved our drinks! Tasty and nice looking. It's always a must do when resort hopping if you have the time.

As a tiki bar aficionado, Trader Sam's is the real deal. Besides the authentic atmosphere (with…read moreanimation, no less!), potent drinks and interesting history, the phenomenally entertaining staff bring the experience to the next level. Bonus for the cool tiki mugs you can buy and add to your collection (I still have my mom's tiki glasses from the 60s and 70s). Depending on what drink you order, they may lower the lights, turn on the volcano and start chanting. I'll be honest, as an introvert, this wasn't my jam the first time I visited, because we were seated at the bar and the bartenders chose me for one of the acts. But the last two times, we were seated at a table in the very back and I love to watch from my dark corner. My husband ordered a zombie and our waitress did a hilarious zombie act as she brought it over to him. It's just so fun. I ordered a pineapple drink that featured Dole Whip and I didn't love it because the consistency was reminiscent of a Slurpee rather than Dole Whip. I feel like drinks are a little hit or miss and some are strong AF so know what you're getting into. Other things to keep in mind: if there's just two of you and you're not sitting at the bar, you will share a table. I don't love this but it is what it is. One time the couple we were seated with was cool but this last time, I made the mistake of making a light political comment that was meant with stony silence... my bad, but I don't need to think about putting my foot in my mouth if I'm not seated with strangers. All good, though, because for half the time we had our four-top to ourselves. This place is great for groups if you're willing to wait. Use the My Disney Exp app to put your name on the waitlist.

Fun tropic vibes for sure ! Was worried I'd have to really…read more"look" around for this spot once inside CR. Easy enough ! Once inside you're immediately transported, hostess was great and helpful; explaining the fun menu options. Once seated at the bar my friend and I followed the map and enjoyed 2 cocktails. It was great to check out the decor and watch the other drinks come out. Quick stop in on a week night, no reservations made but no wait

This was a cool vibe! Haven't been here before, but friends…read morego all the time. The drinks are really good. Different flavor combinations that I haven't had before. Some of the drinks trigger atmosphere effects which were really fun. The food was . Super flavorful. Really enjoyed it! Lots of different kinds of drinks for any taste. I definitely want to go back and try some other drinks.

The best of the best. The cooperstown of tiki bars in Orlando. There is none better. There is none…read morehigher. If you do not know what tiki culture is, then you need to plant your booty on an Lyft and get yourself over here. The bartenders are the maestros. You can try to have a conversation but you gotta let them cook. They're the closest you'll ever get to Walter White. They call me Heisenberg...

Aku Aku was exactly the kind of tiki bar I was hoping for -- super casual, laid-back, and…read morecompletely unpretentious. There were multiple dogs just hanging out at the bar, the cocktails were strong without being ridiculously overpriced, and the whole place had a genuinely friendly vibe. Service was relaxed, personable, and felt authentic instead of overly polished. Really loved the old-school tiki bar atmosphere here. Definitely one of the more genuine spots I've been to in Orlando.

The filet sliders are a must get!!!! The most tender steak I have ever had. Buttery and garlicky…read moredelicious. The blueberry lemonade cocktail was also worth the money! Calamari is tasty. Dinner rolls are delicious. Also the blackberry cheesecake was very good. Our waiter Evan treated us well and made my birthday special!!! thanks Evan!

The boathouse is a staple any time coming to Disney or the area. The bread is to die for and I…read morecould eat just that. However then you order you meal and always it is top notch as they do things the right way. On top of that I have gotten lucky and had an amazing server in Brynli multiple times she is Great and has an A + personality. I will ask for her every time moving forward!! Coke to the boathouse and enjoy a good meal and ask for Brynli for amazing service !

This place was chill. I wandered in to get out of the heat and crowds from Disney Spings…read more It was pretty empty when I went in so I had no trouble getting a spot at the bartop. I ordered the wings and shrimp fritters at my bartender Bridget's suggestion, and both items came out quickly and were pretty tasty. I would come back again if I am in the area.

If you are into Indiana Jones movies (or Star Wars), you may want to duck into Jock Lindsey's. They…read morehave a lot of memorabilia around the bar. Nothing is labeled, but the waitress we had was kind enough to show us the good stuff. The drinks were good and hardy. I believe Disney waters down its drinks. Not here. Full bar, many choices. The food is just appetizers. They were good. We had meatballs, sliders, flatbread pizza and chicken wings. They were all good. When we walked in on a Saturday around noon, there was no one in there. There were a few people on the deck out back.

This drink was STRONG. Strong dessert vibes at a theme park? Watch out…read more This was a very yummy rum chocolate mudslide. Way tastier, balanced, and certainly stronger than I was expecting for theme park items. But I loved it! Also, my bartender was so cute, charming, but also killing it at a rather busy bar. I will say, whatever the base of the drink the actual mudslide mix, was so filling, that about three-quarters through it got almost sickly thick and sweet. Still worth it! Epic's drink game is... epic, I swear.

The Baseline: For a theme park bar that also serves food, the drinks must be good, the food…read moreofferings must fit the establishment, and the service needs to make the experience fun in line with theme bar. Food: Blended drinks that are strong. If you get the refillable tiki mug you can get $6 off a refill. We had the Pina Colada and I wish I could have tried the Mudslide. Service: The Universal staff were friendly and helpful. They washed my tiki mug before i left too. Ambiance: Best at night with all the Epic Universe lights on in the Celestial Courtyard area. There is a lot of open space and I did not feel crowded at all.

We enjoyed our time here on the balcony…read more The drinks were very yummy the live music was beautiful Reasonably priced drinks as well! I cannot wait to come back in a few months. Wish I knew about this place sooner. It wasn't super packed, we were able to snag a table. I'd imagine around the time we went, most people are in the parks. Service was quick, fast, and friendly.

If you can't get into the tiki bar, then head outside to the tiki terrace. Hawaiian tunes are being…read moreplayed live by a nice waterfall as you sit under an umbrella at a table. The drink menu looks like it has the same drinks as the bar, and the prices are about the same. Ordered a round of cocktails and a rum flight, Thai chicken flatbread, and some pot stickers. The tapas were great, and the service was great. The drinks, for that price point, came in a regular, unimaginative, clear plastic cup; even the rum flight came in 3 plastic cups for $22. Where's the Disney magic in that? That left me underwhelmed, tipsy but underwhemed.

I really enjoy the vibe in this small "backyard" bar. It's casual yet interesting, and the…read moreatmosphere makes you feel like you're hanging out at someone's patio. It is outdoors, but there are different areas with overhang. The team is fantastic, and the menu offers a good variety of drink options. There is a lot of smoke though despite being outdoors. It all seems to sit and absorb, even though it was just a single person periodically. It started to get uncomfortable for me and my clothes stank. Cigarette vibes are not really my style, I'm not sure if perhaps adding an exhaust would help even though it's outside? It isn't quite a place I would frequent but if you don't mind that then you're likely to thoroughly enjoy. Be sure to check on their schedule and try a trivia night!

Pretty cool bar and definitely offers a different ambiance than most of the bars in Orlando…read more The service was friendly and the drinks were cold, what else could you want? I would definitely recommend here.

We stopped here while at the resort and ordered a drink. The bar is super busy and there was a line…read moreto get into the seated lounge area. The bartenders were nice and able to get us taken care of quickly! They have a ton of fun drinks both with and without alcohol. I got a lychee Lemonade and enjoyed how refreshing it was! Overall a fun spot to visit while at the resort!

We'd been here years ago with my family, post getting engaged, so I do have some good memories…read moreassociated with Tambu. This visit, however, was less desirable. It used to be a dark lounge, with that fabulous tropical oasis feeling. It also seemed to be a good alternative to Ohana, which it's attached to, with a much more limited menu. This time, it just was too bright. Maybe sitting at the bar would have been better. Also, the cocktails are at the same price point as the far superior Trader Sam's downstairs so unless you're here because you can't get in there, or perhaps for a view of the fireworks, I'd just skip Tambu Lounge. Also worth mentioning that you can bring your kiddos here whereas after 8, Trader Sam's is 21+.

Super cute spot that seems to be a hidden gem on Lake Minneola!…read more Once we got there, there were no tables available, but a server greeted us and sat us pretty quickly. We opted for the alcoholic drinks, but if I came again, I'd opt for the mocktails, as both we ordered were crazy light pours. The food was pretty good. The highlights for me were the fries, onion rings, and the jalapeño ranch, which I suspect is housemade. The burgers were decent, but mine came out pretty much well done, when I ordered medium rare. Took the key lime pie to go, and it was good! Overall, worth a visit. They certainly have a great location.

This place is hidden local gem that everyone needs to come out and visit sometime, especially…read morebefore sunset. When you arrive the parking lot connects to a walkway that is lined with tiki torches they light up after the sun goes down leading you to the bar area and then the restaurants tables on the docks. The open facing lake view is absolutely gorgeous, when you get to the restaurant area you can pick any open table and a server meets you promptly. They have everything from fresh seafood, delicious burgers, and crisp fried side options like tater tots, onion rings, and of course French fries. We ordered their Mushroom, Onion and Swiss Cheeseburger and the Smokin' Jalapeno Burger! Both were solid burgers with 1/2 lb angus beef thick patty and great flavor combinations. Ordered some drinks from the bar that were refreshing and for dessert we split the Key Lime pie that is a MUST order (sorry not sorry Publix)! For amazing views, great food, and relaxing vibes, I highly recommend making your way out here soon! We will be back to try out some of their seafood and specials very soon!