Great ambience!! I came for a tropical themed party loved the vibe in the event space it connects to a long indoor patio area that has a fireplace! I think it was perfect during happy hour and then could turn off when the dancing started. Food: The jerk chicken egg rolls were huge and had great flavor. Also enjoyed the little sliders. The meat on the skewers was a super weird texture like almost a mushy bite maybe it was like a vegan meat I wasn't sure. The service at the bar was a bit slow at times there was two back there but the staff worked really hard at the end as the party went late and the staff was awesome cleaning up around us til the last minute so thanks for that!!! I liked the rum punch I had and the back space looked small but still fit a Photo Booth, the food table and dj table read more

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If you read the last part of my first review, you'll see that I unfortunately was afraid they would do exactly what they did. We went back today and while it was still good, definitely wasn't as good as it was last time. The jerk chicken plate removed the beans, changed the rice, and got rid of the sauce so it wasn't as good though it was a bit less dry than last time. They also removed the Ropa Vieja from the menu which was our favorite. My husband had the Cuban sandwich and was not impressed. The fries with it were good. The drinks were still great. Service was friendly but slow (drinks, food, and waitress all slow). Another in our party got the blackened salmon which was really good. Unfortunately, I was so nervous they would remove or change the menu to be worse, which is a common theme I've noticed with 4 different restaurants by these owners now, so I was so bummed to see that's exactly what happened. Such a cool vibe, great drinks, and a really cool new patio - but the food needs a bit of work - bring back the Ropa Vieja and the better jerk chicken! read more

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Have heard lots on socials and even got a recommendation from a co-worker to check this place out. We heard from our server that they were recovering from the nearby river flooding, so they used that time to redesign the menu a bit! Inside Shakopee House, it was really easy to find. Plenty of lot parking! As you enter, turn right and the stairs are against the far wall. I will say that space is aesthetically pleasing and feels polished...BUT it's too dark. I know they are going for the speakeasy aesthetic, but it doesn't serve mysterious, just annoyingly dark. Our server was lovely and provided great recommendations! Now the drinks and food were a mixed bag. I had the Years of Darkness, an old fashioned-inspired Rum cocktail, which I loved and would absolutely order again. My partner ordered the Hoochie Coochie, which was a heavily-iced, too lime-forward cocktail, with not enough nuance for the pricetag. Wouldn't recommend. Lastly, we split the Shrimp Sliders. The shrimp was delish, especially with the mayo and pineapple salsa, but I would have greatly preferred it on a Kings Hawaiian roll versus the generic dinner roll they served it on. Zero points for plating and $12 during happy hour for two sliders landed this one at an "avoid" as well. Wins for aesthetic (mostly) and Years of Darkness, skip the sliders and Hoochie Coochie. A cool spot to grab a drink before a dinner reservation but definitely not worthy of a main destination. read more

Rum Row Tiki Bar - Years of Darkness Hoochie Coochie - Speakeasies Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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Rum Row Tiki Bar: After the meal we ventured down the staircase to try out the speakeasy cocktails. Years of Darkness ("Old-Fashioned" - Larry Cumberbatch - 1938) | 1938 Black Pot Still Jamaican Rum, Lightly Aged Pot Still Jamaican Rum, Pimento Dram, Petite Canne Shrum, Xocolatl Mole Bitters, and Angostura Bitters read more

Rum Row Tiki Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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I cannot believe that a place like this is almost in my own backyard! I have fallen in love with tiki bar culture in the last couple of years but sadly Minnesota doesn't have much of a scene. But Rum Row aims to change all that. Before I dive in, keep in mind that this place is in it's infancy. Staff and wait times are slow and the kinks are getting worked out. Give it time and it will all fall into place, if anything, this place is headed in the right direction. The first thing this place gets right is that the bar is "hidden" as all good tiki grottos should be. This one finds itself in the basement of Dangerfields. After you descend the stairs, you are transported to a dark, dimly lit room with palm and bamboo lining the walls (and also fake plastic brick, ha), but it really sets the mood. The only bright light comes from the bar and huge rum display behind it. For rum selection, they have a lot to choose from ranging from all parts of the world. The drink menu is composed of many classic tiki drinks from famous curators such as Trader Vic, Don the Beachcomber, etc. As a tiki nut, I recognized many of the sources where these recipes came from, somebody did their homework here. I tried the Three Dots and a Dash and it was a perfect tiki cocktail. Not too sweet, layered, and detailed in the sips. I took a peek behind the bar and was satisfied to see that many of the syrups appear to be homemade and the juices fresh pressed. Nothing replaces the taste of fresh lime juice and homemade orgeat. I give this place 5 stars because of the authenticity and experience they aim to create. It is on the right path to success. The only thing this place is missing is the ability to purchase tiki mugs and barware with your drink or have exclusive merchandise to purchase separately. As a tiki collector, it is like not having a gift shop attached to a tourist attraction. I want my shirt (er, tiki mug) after my trip has concluded. If you are looking for just a bar, this place may not be for you. This is a TIKI bar so that means a certain culture and methodology is followed to bring the guests a certain experience just like what you might find at a speakeasy or pub bar. This place is not a pub, speakeasy, or hometown bar, it is a TIKI bar. If you are looking for those types of bars, the one upstairs in the restaurant will be to your liking. Drinks may take longer because there is a lot of steps to making them, just give it time and relax. You are on vacation time now. read more

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I think this might be one of my favorite spots for drinks & a bite yet. With a smaller (and more carribean & only rum) menu, you still have a handful of delicious items to choose from. I wish I would've let my phone eat first because I promise you I would've had so many more pictures. Here are the main things you need to know: Perfect spot for groups - why go downtown to a bar when you can have the experience of one right in Shakopee? Tons of seating in the basement floor with a bit of a speakeasy feel. While some people might just come here to drink, I highly recommend grabbing a bite, too. You'll end up staying much longer! We ordered a LOT, but here are my "eh" experiences: The Cubano - dry, too much condiments to try to liven up the taste. Sushi taco trio - I just should've known, let's be honest. I wouldn't get it again. Nope. Here are my "YES, I want more" experiences: Jerk chicken skewers - seriously so damn good, felt like I was in Jamaica again. All of the flavor combinations were on point. The blind tiger - yes, yes, and yes. We ordered 3 batches and I ate almost all of them every single time. Calypso chicken wings - simple and to the point, not too outlandish for your picky eater and a crowd please for the table. read more

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Meh. What a let down. Unfortunately we had two very lackluster experiences in back to back weeks with Shakopee House and then Rum Row Tiki Bar. I mentioned in my other review it's possible that some of this has changed since we went as we went within the first month or so of opening but we haven't felt like venturing out to try again. Will we eventually? Probably, but it's certainly not on the short list of places we think of going when we want to stop out for a drink or two. We stopped by after attending an event nearby and thought why not have a few drinks for a night cap? As always, the parking lot is a mess. I won't go into this too much, but just know if you're going to be swinging by here or Shakopee house to be prepared to circle the parking lot and/or park in an adjacent lot and walk over. Both times we visited someone had blocked off one of the lanes to the other parking lot effectively making it useless. So annoying, stressful, and chaotic. Never a way you want to start/end your evening. Now the good things: the decor and remodel of this place is incredible! I could look at this stuff for hours. The idea of the hidden bar is fun too - unless you don't like the booze they are serving (which I don't, I think it was a tequila bar) then you can't partake in it which was a little bit of a let down but I get it. The drinks were good! However, if you're going to call yourself a tiki bar, I need these drinks to be served in tiki glasses, over garnished, and obnoxious! Tiki bar's are supposed to be an experience! Unfortunately that's lacking a bit here. Things to be improved upon: service!! Ugh, we drew the short end of the stick when we arrived for our night cap, it was very clear to us that our server was new new, not inexperienced new, flat out first day new. We saw her once, and then when we paid our bill. We had bartenders/hosts/and other servers take our drinks (the two sets we could get) and deliver our drinks, and remove our drinks. I kid you not, we were there for an extended period of time simply because no one checked on us and our server was no where to be found for us to flag her down. We did see a handful of other servers who were simply killing it, so we could've had better service but unfortunately did not. On top of this, they put us at a two top high top near the BATHROOM. Like right next to the bathroom doors. Talk about a mood killer. I'd recommend relocating that table or getting rid of it all together. Overall, meh meh meh. We were very disappointed in this one. read more

Rum Row Tiki Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Tiki bar We had the Knickerbocker, Years of Darkness, and Batten Down the Hatches for cocktails. The drinks were all winners, if you are unsure trust the assistance of the servers. They were spot on with their suggestions. We had the Cubano and the Papas Rellenas for food. The Cubano was what you would expect and was good, the papas rellenas while good were just lacking in the wow factor and were missing the crispy exterior I was expecting. Overall great place for drinks it's top notch, for food it's good. It's pretty dark in here so we did the get any good food pics. It shares the lot with the upstairs restaurant so it can look packed and still have tons of room downstairs. read more

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Wow, this was a nice surprise I had no idea this was here or had this kinda potential! They did a beautiful job with the remodel. It's totally tiki! The entrance to this speakeasy alone is filled with so many details. It's a fantastic way to feel like you could escape the winter snow. The service was charming even though there was a wait. It was a busy place and we did not make any kind of reservation. But once seated we were well taken care of. THE DRINKS!! They were so fun and I have NEVER had my drink served with a banana created to look like a dolphin before. That was amazing. Still feel I got a full portion even tho there was a dolphin in my cup. The Rum selection is massive. The drink was made very well and excited to try others. I think this is a great spot to grab some drinks after a meal upstairs at Shakopee House even tho they served quite a few appetizer options there. I am so happy Shakopee has added place like this! read more

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Bar moved to back of tequila butcher. You can order from their menu or tequila butcher's menu. Vibes are not tiki bar but drinks are 10/10. The bar is a nice place to sit back with friends. It's not psycho suzie but it's definitely worth a visit. If you like rum this place has amazing stiff rum drinks. We ended up getting food from tequila butcher menu and the appetizers were solid. In the summer they have a nice patio as well. It kind of felt like tequila butcher absorbed the tiki bar form shakopee. But not in a bad way. If you need night out with friends or date night this a solid choice. The staff was great and friendly as well. read more

Rum Row Tiki Bar - a glass of rum and a drink - Speakeasies Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

What a fun place! Set in the basement of The Shakopee House restaurant; it is reminiscent of a Speak-Easy. Great atmosphere with a Tiki-Bar theme with the largest selection of Rum I have ever seen. The waitstaff were fantastic and really made the experience! Highly recommend you stop in for the experience! read more

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Love this new speakeasy! Fun. Friendly. Great ambiance. Great waitstaff. Feels like a place you'd only find in a downtown area. Highly recommend. read more

Rum Row Tiki Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

I'm giving them 5 stars as a new MN Tiki Bar. They have tons of rum, and great Tiki beverages. The basic aesthetic of the place is legit. If I lived in the Shakopee area, would be delighted to have this place in the community. This is a real MN tiki bar with real tiki drinks. Work on: Vibe -- the best tiki bars have an atmosphere you "can cut with a knife" create a transportive space. The music should be a little loud, and include tiki classics like Cumbria Espacial. Drink presentation -- cocktails should look amazing. Google "tiki beverages." We ordered 4 drinks. No tiki mug, minimal garnishes, no pineapple, no dry ice "smoke," no fire. Misc: Staff seems busy -- our bartender was extremely busy, but awesome guy, made great drinks. Seating -- thought the corner wall lined with padded seats seemed a romantic area to sit ... until a group of 10 loud and drunk folks were sat at the booths in front of us!! Overall this is definitely cool spot for the locals but not something I would drive far to visit for a nice date night. There's a lot of potential to expand to tiki bar excellence -- owner: visit Lost River in Detroit someday! read more

First off, let me just say, anything, and I do mean ANYTHING is an improvement to Dangerfields. That being said, Rum Row is actually a really cute little basement tiki bar. The atmosphere is very laid back, and the lighting and mood is low key and pleasant. It is loud, as sound just bounces off the old brick, and it's a little hard to hear your conversation, but hey, it's a bar. Drinks are top notch. Fantastic flavors that really punch you in the mouth. They definitely don't skimp the pours, and you know you're drinking alcohol for sure. Food is just ok. We had the wings, Cubano Sandwich, Ropa Vieja, and the Jerk Chicken Skewers. Flavors were all good, but nothing to write home about. Wings are rubbery, probably because they're smoked and then reheated by the taste and texture. A quick bath in the fryer would do wonders for them. Plantains were the highlight, but everything else was just meah. But again, it's a bar. For a fun date night, or a nice way to end the night, I can definitely see this as a passable drink spot. Just maybe eat first. read more

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There is a lot of potential and I plan to update my review in a couple months when we go back to try it again! The drinks take longer to get than the food. Maybe they have a few too many on the menu? It would also be great if they had a couple more drinks that are liquor-forward vs. fruit/mixer-forward. Overall, the drinks were good, but not speakeasy good, if you know what I mean. I think it will get much better over time! Also, if they set you at the table right in front of the bathroom entrance, be ready to constantly smell the automatic air fresher. We had to move because it was giving us a headache it was so strong. Something they can easily work out by moving that particular table :) We sat there, then moved, and then watched two other couples do the same thing during the time we were there. read more

This is not anywhere close to Psycho Suzi's so just to level set expectations there. The place has a nice atmosphere and great rum list. Drinks are good, if not a bit overpriced for the area. The food and service, however, were very lack luster. We waited 25 minutes for drinks and had to ask 3 times for water. There were 3 tables on the patio and 2 servers. They were also out of 3 of the 6 or 7 cocktails on the menu. The wings were good, the chicken skewers were missing skewers for one. The dish was two small chicken tenderloins on a bed of mushy felt like microwaved fried rice and was like $16. It needed red or black beans, fresh vegetables, and more flavor. The plantains were good but over coated in cinnamon and sugar and not at all like the menu described. I'll give it another chance, but they could benefit from getting a solid kitchen staff & investing in training their wait staff read more

If you havent been here youre missing out on a chill spot. The music is nice the service is amazing the drinks will have you leaning. I would not tell you to go here if I didnt like it. Check out Rum Row Tiki Bar you will thank me! read more

Well second time going back to check for improvement and I am left with more disappointment. The novelty of having a Tiki drink served in a Tiki Mug is quintessential to a positive Tiki experience, I asked to have my drink served in a Tiki mug but told that could be arranged if a card was put on file in case Tiki Mugs walked away. This is bizarre, understandable but bizarre and definitely negatively impacted the experience. read more

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This is such a unique spot located in the suburbs of the Twin Cities in Shakopee Minnesota. The spot is located in the lower level of the Shakopee House restaurant and if you choose a tiki inspired vibe, it's very spacious, with awesome mood lighting and chill relax vibes. We ordered a couple drinks and you really can't go wrong with anything you order. All the drinks are served in unique glasses and you could even light some of the drinks on fire. We also tried the jerk chicken which was a nice compliment to our fruity tropical drinks. I highly recommend the spot if you're looking for cute drinks and a great atmosphere to Make you think you're on vacation to a tropical destination. read more

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Billed as a "Tiki Bar", it was anything but. Hidden in the basement of a different establishment, I had high hopes, descending the stairs. It was darkly lit, with some Polynesian-ish decor, and an array of cool tiki mugs on display. But my dreams of a good time were quickly dashed. Disappointed there were only two standard tiki drinks on the menu - a daiquiri and a mai tai. Daiquiri was infused with sumac...why? And the Mai Tai was one of the most pedestrian drinks I have ever had. The other drinks were overly complicated by too many unnecessary ingredients, more like hipster cocktails, and not tiki. Tiki fans can be easy to impress, pick some classic drinks, and do them well -- a major miss at this place. Then the food...6 items on the menu, nothing under $15. No small bites, no appealing appetizers, nothing that really screamed "South Pacific". There weren't even meal-type listings -- UGH. We asked the waitress about something off-menu. She said she'd check and never got back to us. Which brings me to the service. Can best be described as slow and horrid. Ordered drinks and food at the same time. Food came first. We finished our plate, but no drinks. Asked the waitress and she noticed our $16-a-piece drinks had been sitting on the bar the whole time, becoming watered down with ice. Didn't offer to have the remade or anything, just put them on the table and walked away. There wasn't even tiki-type music, it was standard pop crap. It's as if someone once read an article about Tiki Bars, but had never actually stepped foot in one. We couldn't leave fast enough. Don't waste your time here. read more

It is a cute bar, but it took us 20 minutes to get a drink, and it was not crowded at all. They had one server and one bartender on a Saturday night. The drinks are rum only and $14 each. They were full glasses of ice with about 3 ounces of drink. About 5 sips and mine was gone, and it was nothing special. My wife's was the same. We won't be back. read more

NOT a TIKI BAR Dark, no music. Service is awful. We had chicken wings that were shameful- obviously cooked days ago and then microwaved - you should be so embarrassed to serve that crap. I ordered a $50 Mai tai by buying the mug and it was still only half full and all ice. Putting two $99 target straw umbrellas on the scummy spider web filled deck with the same dirty screens since Gus was there is a joke and the deck is all rotted my chair actually went through it and I fell out of my chair. Just give it up FAKE tiki bar PLEASE don't waste your money here! read more

A star for the vibe and a star for the drinks. I'm not usually a big fan of craft cocktails, but we had a couple in the Prohibition section of the menu that are half-price 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock every day and they were fabulous. The food, however, is a completely different story. We had wings (soggy), coconut shrimp (seemed like something that came right out of a box from the frozen section of the grocery store) and tried the sushi tacos for fun. They weren't that fun! The presentation was not great, the idea just falls short and the fish tasted way more fishy and sushi should. We will likely be back, but we will be avoiding the food. read more

Had a great time with some friends. Great drinks, good food, amazing bartender as well. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a fun sit down place with great drinks! read more

This place will be amazing but the extensive drink menu: slim it down because your bartenders are drowning in trying to learn all of them and keep up with happy hour bogo. My drink took almost an hour when people were coming in a half hour after me and had drinks in hand within ten minutes, but we heard other tables behind us upset. We were also treated by the host who appeared to be a manager and she was loudly taking 'at' the patrons in the dangerfields bar that it rum row wasn't going to open till 4:00pm. No smile, no warm greeting, just a very abrasive mood. It's a new restaurant, I get it but the level of stress/frustration is 100% apparent amongst staff. read more

Drinks were good, the menu needs more appetizers. My friend is a vegetarian and there aren't any options at all. She asked if she could order a side of fries and got a lot of grief from the server, he said we don't do a side of fries, then after she asked for a second time since fries come with one of the sandwiches he said I'll let you order a side of fries but don't tell your friends, this can't get out. When we asked if there were chips and salsa or anything to snack on he said go to Tequila Butcher, we don't do that down here, we are going for a certain vibe....Jamaican. Are Poke bowls Jamaican?? They are on the menu... The Jerk Chicken was good but the coconut rice tasted like normal white rice with some kidney beans on top. I expected a little sweetness from the coconut milk but there was nothing...no flavor. I was excited for this place but the menu needs a couple more options. I'll watch and see if they make changes as time goes on. read more