Used to love this place but after going back in late Dec 2025 it has gone downhill a little, and I wholehearted agree with the other review that says it's a one and done type place. Maybe we just had a bad server but he was really bad, insulting, got the order wrong so he could get through the task faster, just not what I've come to expect there. Also it was a way younger and antsier seeming crowd than I expected, which wasn't odd since most other places downtown had someone at the door checking IDs that night. Probably one to avoid until the summer season read more

The Tilted Tiki - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Stopped by The Tilted Tiki for a quick drink during a birthday celebration, and honestly, they handled our big group like champs. The service was super fast and really friendly, which I appreciated considering we rolled in with 20 people. They were out of some of the fun tiki cups I had ordered, which was a little disappointing, but the drinks themselves were tasty and surprisingly strong. It was a short visit, but was filled with fun vibes and great service. Overall it is a solid spot to grab a drink if you're wandering around Stillwater. I would definitely stop by again! read more

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This place is so fun! Came for the live music on Saturday. Elvis impersonator every last Saturday of the month. Service and cocktails are fantastic. Food is good. Cheese curds had lots of cheese pull, wings had interesting sauces to choose from, steak bites were disappointing. read more

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Quiet on a Thursday afternoon! Yummy, sweet drinks. Probably a 1 and done spot! Fun cups and shots with take home glasses. Good patio and music. Gimmicky indoors, but fun. Nice staff. Apparently have good Vikings game deals. Stop if you're in the area, but probably don't need to seek out m read more

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We drove up to the Stillwater, MN area and one of the places that we ate at was the Tilted Tiki. The location was great. It's right on Main Street and you can eat outside or indoors depending on weather. It definitely has tropical tiki and oasis theme down. There were so many different things to check out around the restaurant (we ate inside). It's very eclectic and tropical. They even brought our water out in fun colorful tiki cups. Their Friki Tiki Cheese Curds are dusted with Maui Onion Dust and delicious with that seasoning by themselves, but they're also served with a unique guava ketchup that was really good too. He preferred them with the ketchup. I preferred them plain. He ordered the Wonton Chips & Salsa with their famous Mango Salsa. I'm allergic to mango so I'll just trust him when he said it was delicious. This was perfect to hold him over until dinner. I went with the Huli Huli Chicken Sandwich which was a Chicken breast with grilled with BBQ & topped with cabbage, bacon & grilled pineapple. It was really good and very filling. They have all sorts of cocktails, a full bar, beer & wine, lunch, dinner, dessert, and even live music! read more

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The drinks were creative and delicious, and the staff made the experience even better. Our waitress was so enthusiastic and fun--she took the time to walk me through the menu and highlight all the options that worked for my gluten and dairy allergies. The best surprise? They had a gluten- and dairy-free crème brûlée--and it was absolutely amazing! It's such a treat to find a dessert I can actually enjoy. Highly recommend for both the vibe and the thoughtful allergy accommodations! read more

The Tilted Tiki - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Tiki drinks and glassware were on point. Excellent service. Festive atmosphere. In the downtown and close to lots of options for a fun night bar hopping. read more

This place seems a bit gimmicky at first glance, but it pleasantly surprised me! We ordered burgers and sandwiches, which came with these incredible wonton chips. I've never seen them on a menu before, and they were incredibly tasty! They were so good that you won't even miss the cream cheese filling, haha. The tiki drinks are stunning, especially with their unique mugs. I tried one of the drinks labeled "limit 2," and it was packed with alcohol--definitely a warning for prospective buyers! read more

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When we finally found parking we walked in and were greeted by a gentleman coming out of the restaurant into the hallway. Since we had never been there before we didn't know which way to go to access the restaurant. So we saw the same gentleman whose name was Sam greeting us as we walked into the restaurant. We ordered some drinks and boy were they delicious. As we waited for our drinks the tilted Hawaiian and the pineapple bomb to come we couldn't help but notice how great the decor was. I loved the Hawaiian theme in the restaurant was a nice touch and also how the servers had on Hawaiian shirts. So we placed our orders, I ordered the vegan chicken pita wrap, and my other half had the crispy chicken club. I wasn't quite sure how the food would taste especially because I've never had plant-based food before. The food came out after a short wait and I took one bite of my vegan chicken wrap and knew I would have to return to try more items on the menu. My other half loved her food as well, so this was a great find. Also, they have live music on certain days. Although parking can be a bit challenging, the food and service more than make up for it, can't wait to return. read more

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We went for drinks one evening on a weekend. I was looking for a fancy tiki cocktail. It was good...nothing phenomenal. Not a huge place to find a seat so we had to sit outside on an October evening. I look forward to trying this place again during the summer and getting some food!!! read more

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Try the Zombie... made by Justin if you can! All drinks I've tried have been good but the Zombie... yum and bang for your buck too!! So many good snicky snacks too!! read more

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The ocean seems much closer when you visit The Tilted Tiki! This moody, island vibe-y restaurant is must when visiting Stillwater. The drinks come in fun, unique cups and go down way too easy. We tried an appetizer sampler that included coconut shrimp, sweet potato fries, wings, and sliders & it was SO good!!! Perfect place for a date night or a night out with friends! read more

The Tilted Tiki - Tropical drinks! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

This is a tiki bar located in downtown Stillwater. Both times that we have gone, despite the summer crowds in downtown, we have been able to quickly get a table where we wanted. They have an amply sized patio for days when it's nice out as well as indoor seating. The appetizers are pretty good, if a bit pricey. We have not gone for a full meal here, though I'm sure it's good. The cocktail menu is a bit all-over-the-map. They do have some genuinely good tiki drinks mixed in with a lot of other uninspired rum-and-juice drinks. If you read carefully, though, I would bet that you can find something that you'll like. They also are able to make some of their drinks N/A if that's your thing. This is a decent place to meet up with friends or coworkers to get drinks and apps prior to another event downtown like a river boat cruise. read more

We had a great time pretending to be in the FL Keys while drinking at the Tilted Tiki! It was an unusually warm day in March and the patio was alive! We were greeted and seated right away. We only had drinks so I can't comment on the food but our drinks were awesome. I got the T-Swizzle and it was so beautiful and tasted delicious. My husband had a rum runner and it was one of the better rum runners I've had so I would definitely order it next time. The hint of banana was especially yummy. The presentation of our drinks were great. Who doesn't love a kitschy glass? My only suggestion would be to play tropical music. It's a tiki bar after all and the tunes were a bit all over the place with Taio Cruz and 2011 pop haha. We will be back though! read more

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Back for another fun drink and to listen to some live music, they had a special for the night for $12.99 - All you can eat chicken wings or coconut shrimp. Lot of people in the place had the chicken wings wish we had tried them, will have to come back another time. Music was Gary Larue and he sang Frank Sinatra style songs, very entertaining for a Wednesday night in downtown Stillwater. read more

Aloha! Come to The Tilted Tiki to enjoy live music and a tropical vibe. The service is inviting and has an extensive drink menu including many tropical cocktails. There's nice outdoor seating and lots of interesting decor. I am literally in Hawaii when I'm there!!! Just make sure to wear walking shoes if you plan on using the bathroom. It's a bit of a hike to get there through the halls behind the restaurant. read more

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Overpriced BLAND food and drinks. Only positive is the prime location. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Service rude and fun very medium! Atmosphere nice however would be better with welcoming employees!

This is where you will want to hang out during a MN winter when the freeze is making you mental. Escape to the island with colorful lights and tiki atmosphere. I like that the drink menu visually shows you what the drinks look like. I feel many restaurants miss how much that helps the guest and it makes it more fun picking it out picture book style. Pineapple rice and pork was good and the wonton salsa chips were fry delicious. We were in a back table but still got just as much attention from the staff as anyone in view. Very nice. read more

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I'm giving 4 stars based on the overall experience. As for food, I wasn't crazy about most of the items we ordered BUT the wings! Those wings are perfection, saucy crispy flavorful deliciousness. I was going crazy for the Buffalo but our waitress convinced us to come on a Wednesday for all you can eat wings with specialty cocktail, live music and trivia, so we came back with our doggo hung on the patio while listening to good music and smashing all different flavors of wings it was great! The cocktails were fun and delicious too. read more

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No visit to stillwater is complete without a stop at the @thetiltedtiki The service was super fast for how packed the place was! It was super lively and the ambience was something that I'll go back for! The wagyu burger exceeded expectations and the drinks were spot on! When they say limit 2, they are not kidding read more

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We came by here to grab a drink when walking around Stillwater. The patio scene is fun when the weather is nice, they had a live band playing music! The inside is all tiki themed with many quirky decorations and signs to go along with the island vibe. They have a drink menu consisting of several tropical drinks, many of which come in unique glassware. The drinks range from $12-16. They also have some bowl options if you want a massive drink that can serve 2-4 people. Everyone in our group thought the drinks were fun but they didn't taste like they actually had much alcohol in them. They were pretty watered down yet still sugary since it was mostly mixers/juices. We noticed that a lot of people left at least half of their drink when leaving their table for the night which probably says something about the quality of the drinks. We didn't try any food this time, so I cannot comment on that. Service was kind of slow but that wasn't too surprising for a weekend. The bartenders were fine but not very social for being in such a fun atmosphere. Overall, the experience was only ok; nothing really makes me want to return besides the live music which was enjoyable but could be found elsewhere. read more

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What a gem on Main Street! We came on MN's first nice day to enjoy the patio with the pups. Seating was fast, even at dinner time. There was live music and a great view of Main Street, and the best part is that the building blocks the sun, so you get the weather without the sunburn. It was a Wednesday, so they have a deal where if you order a drink, you get AYCE chicken wings or coconut shrimp for $13. We went for the wings (and I got the drink that has the blue... I can't remember the name, but it was coconut and pineapple. It was good, but definitely weak). The wings are INCREDIBLE. They're fried to perfection. Crispy, cooked through, and a great size. No wimpy wings here! My favorite sauce was the rum and coke. Sweet, spicy, salty, sticky... amazing. New orders came out fast. The blue cheese was not good, but the ranch was really good. We also got cheese curds and they were really good, plus there were a lot of them. The dusting on it wasn't overpowering, but added nice sweetness. The only downside (besides the blue cheese) was that the music was CRAZY loud (like, louder than a rock concert). It felt like it kept increasing as the night went on, and it made it hard to talk. It'd be 5 stars if the music was at a normal level. read more

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The wonton nachos and Asian Chicken Tacos are to die for. So crunchy and delicious! The chicken was juicy and so flavorful. The pulled pork was sweet and tangy from the pineapple, and creamy from the garlic aoli. If you're into sweet and savory pulled pork, definitely go for the wonton nachos, you won't be disappointed! For drinks, we got the hurricane and it was tasty as well. If you're into sweet girly tropical drinks, definitely give their cocktail menu a try! 4 stars for the service, it took a while for us to get seated. We were standing waiting for someone to come address us. Our drinks took a while to come out as well. read more

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The Tilted Tiki was a huge disappointment. Upon arriving on a Friday night. No employees were in sight. I couldn't even tell if they were opened. After about 5 minutes an employee came from the back. I sat at the bar and asked for a classic tiki cocktail, the bartender replied they didn't have 2 to 3 of the ingredients and wasn't familiar with the cocktail. I ordered a drink from the menu. The cocktail was awful. The bartender clearly did not follow a recipe and it showed in the final product. The Tilted Tiki is not an authentic tiki bar. Sadly, this restaurant has taken advantage of the tiki bar culture. The bartender should have product knowledge and understand recipes. I would never return and I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Stopped there unexpectedly for dinner. Their patio looked inviting and really wanted someplace to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. They had an extensive drink menu but the food menu was lacking in variety. Everything was ok, but also really underwhelming. My habanero margarita lacked spice. The pineapple fired rice lacked rice (very meat heavy). The chicken tacos were average. It wasn't the right place for us, but it did have some great vegan options for those who might be interested. read more

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Who would've thought Stillwater would have a lively well decorated Tiki Bar?!? If you're a Tiki enthusiast in MN, craving a decent tiki spot, this is a must visit to fill that void. The drinks are great, service is quick and there's a live band. There are also interesting foods on the menu. The evening we went the place was packed, super lively! read more

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Love the love music that was being performed when we arrived. We found ourselves a seat inside and were there for just the drinks. Originally we were told by someone not our waitress since we were only drinking we had to order at the bar but we could not get the bartenders attention. The waitress saw our frustration and helped us order from our table. Thank you! Our friend wanted to purchase a mug so she went to see what was available. When she started asking the bartender questions she was told to just go behind the bar and look at the mugs. Strange. She picked a mug but never told anyone so when we went to leave the mug was being used so we had to wait until it was empty to be purchased. Again strange. I asked to purchase my fish bowl from my drink and was told they did not have enough to sell. Stange. The restrooms are not at the bar. They are down the hallway but it's a close walk no worries. We also had a mango salsa and wonton appetizer because they were out of chips and salsa. Overall a nice venue to be at. Stop in if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed on a good time out! read more

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We stopped in here on a Thursday night just looking for a couple drinks. We ended up having the wonton chips which were really good! Exactly what you'd expect. The ambiance here is fun and there was a live band playing when we stopped by. I didn't get to see the inside because we had the pup with us but it the outside was fun, service was a little slow. They were busy though and not so slow that we were frustrated! We'll definitely be back though! Prices were fair and food was good so make sure you give them a shot! read more

Love coming to this place, even though the drinks are pretty expensive. The atmosphere is great and the drinks match it completely. I have tried many of the speciality drinks and they always have great flavor and come in some very unique drink glasses. I haven't done a whole lot with the food menu, but I did try the steak bites and those were some of the best I've ever tried. The flavors were popping and they did a great medium rare. We always park by Freight House or on street if lucky enough. read more

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So gross, employee was rubbing lotion on their legs and thighs right behind the bar in plain view of all patrons and then didnt wash hands afterwards and went to to serve food and drinks. Drinks were not good, they were way too sweet but as soon as we saw the lotion incident we promptly paid our bill and left. Management needs to address some issues with this place. Has high hopes but a huge letdown. read more

Went here for a wedding reception. Was so fun. The drinks were spot on, when thinking tropical. My friend rented the entire restaurant out for her reception. Has so much fun I forgot to take photos! Inside the bar there is a screen with live footage from a beach in St. George. How fun!!! read more

Beat the winter blues and check out the tilted tiki! You might just feel like you are on vacation. We arrived around 4:00 they offer 3 for 1's during happy hour on rails and beer. The drinks are in a cute tall tiki glass. We came for the AYCE wings and coconut shrimp for $10 with purchase of a specialty drink. It was slow when we arrived but the place started to fill up. Our server Jesse was basically running the show he was the host, bartender and waiter. He did a great job at handling the whole place (I did see another woman seating and taking orders towards the end of our visit). Jesse made recommendations on drinks and what sauce to get on the wings. Their house sauce was better than teriyaki. But both sauces were absolutely phenomenal the wings were to die for and cooked to perfection. My coconut shrimp was a pretty decent size too. Live music started at 6:00 and Gary Larue was a great one man singer on the microphone. We will definitely be back. read more

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My husband and I love tiki drinks so we were excited to try the Tilted Tiki. The weather called for rain so we were pleasantly surprised when we were able to walk up at 5:30 on a Thursday evening and get a patio seat right away. We had our young kids with us and the staff was very accommodating, bringing a small toy shark for our toddler. We ordered our toddler a lemonade and we're chuffed when it came in a mermaid tiki glass. I ordered the Big Kahuna and my husband ordered a Zombie. My Big Kahuna was exactly what I was looking for. Tart, light and refreshing without being overly sweet. My husband's drink was delicious too. The nutmeg made me think of Christmas. We kicked off our meal with the Brussels Sprouts. My husband and I are very particular with our sprouts. They need to be crispy on the outside and al dente in the middle. The Tilted Tiki hit it on the head. The siracha honey sauce perfectly complimented the dish. For food I ordered the coconut shrimp tacos and my hubby ordered the Luau Burger with fries. My tacos were good, especially with the pineapple mustard that accompanied them, but the Luau Burger was a show stopper. The sauce with melted cheese and buttery bun made it one of the best burgers I've ever tried. The whole time we were on the patio a dj was playing island inspired tunes. It truly felt like we were on vacation. read more

Cool spot. Had the jerk chicken sandwich and virgin Hurricane, which was very good. Service was spotty. Overall, a nice spot for a meal and drinks though. read more

Shrimp tacos were delicious. Fish tacos were pretty good but shrimp was definitely better. Drinks were also very good.

This keto burger was the best burger I've ever had! However the service was terrible and it wasn't busy. They also played hard metal music. Not appetizing. read more

The Tilted Tiki - Keto burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. However the service took forever and it was only 4pm. The music was terrible. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Been here a few times now. We only come here to see Anthony Shore. Ambiance is very fun. Cute lil set up. The menu caters to their lil Hawaiian theme. Pineapple on almost everything. Funky sauces and stuff on everything. If you're looking for basic food, look on the kids menu! Not a good place to eat at all, especially if you're picky and want normal food choices. The drinks are amazing and fun to try them all. Staff aren't friendly at all. One waitress in particular is quite rude, very cold. She came across as if we're bothering her by asking for a pop refill. She always seemed like she's wanted us to leave. We had her twice . She really made us feel uncomfortable, so much so that we actually did get up to leave. We didn't stick around to see the entire performance of Anthony Shore. We felt like we were pushed out, not wanted there. At first, we thought she was rude because we weren't ordering drinks. As we looked around and watched everyone else, not many people were drinking drinks, and their one drink was lasting quite awhile. Many had water too. So, it couldn't had been because we were only drinking pops. But, who knows? But, we left. We would've stayed all night to listen to Anthony Shore. We were made to feel very uncomfortable. Our waitress for the second time of being there, was rude both times! She is a cold. She is unfriendly. Just not a fan of hers. Not sure if we will go back. We will have to find a different place to see Anthony Shore. Maybe the Freight House. read more

Friends and I came here on a Saturday night for a patio performance. Beware of gnat infestation - you can't swat these things away fast enough. They were EVERYWHERE and a persistent pest throughout the evening. :O While we enjoyed the patio performance, I can't say we enjoyed service or food. We asked for menu recommendations as this was our first visit and our server response was pretty generic, not helpful. If you look at The Tilted Tiki menu, you'll find your average American items, nothing exciting. They have a page of vegetarian dishes solely dedicated to vegan and Beyond Beef offerings. Their highlight is the drink menu but I wasn't with a drinking crowd so can't speak to the beverages. We were disappointed in the pace of service. The wait for our dinner entrees took longer than expected as I noticed the table seated right before us was served and finished their food before we got ours. The Tropical Huli Huli Meatballs was even more disappointing. Paired with unimaginative sauces, these meatballs were bland/flat in taste. The only highlight was the grilled, fresh pineapple that accompanied the meatballs along with the Lau'ai Slaw - it was fresh, crisp, and delicious. A light coconut flavoring in the slaw was the highlight that brightened up the dish. Unless I can order the Lau'ai Slaw as a full entrée, I don't expect to return to the Tilted Tiki in the near future. read more

My mother, son and I stopped here for lunch after a local trick or treat event downtown. I was excited by the menu and decor and thought my son would be into it. We started with the cheese curds, which ended up being the highlight of the meal. They are honestly some of the best I've had and were made even better by the guava ketchup. My mom ordered sliders and a spiked sparkling water, I ordered pineapple fried rice with pulled pork and two Red Stripes, and my son had a kids meal with a pineapple juice. I would learn later that while the server offered the juice to my son as an option, it wasn't included in the kids meal, making his 2 chicken strips lunch a whopping $10 plus tax and tip. Ouch. My fried rice was good but the pineapple took over all of the flavor and I couldn't taste any of the fresh veggies. Strangely, I was also wishing there was more rice. My mom liked the sliders fine, but they were hardly worth the $14 price tag for 3 sliders the size of Hawaiian rolls (which they are served on). In total, this lunch was $70 plus tip. It was a total shocker for the amount of food we ordered and definitely not what we expected to spend on lunch. While the atmosphere is fun and the service was great, this just isn't what I'd expect for that price point. read more

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