Definitely not an authentic tiki bar anymore, but still one of my favorites. It's tucked at the end of Wall Street so it doesn't get as crazy as some of their bars, and has big open doors so there's lots of fresh air coming in. It can still get rowdy, but not insane like other bars there. Rather than crafty-tiki, most of what they carry is focused on the main wall street customer and volume. They can still make certain tiki drinks, and they make them very well, but don't expect a large assortment of fresh tropical juice or 50 rums to pick from. Personally, I'm a fan of the house Rum Punch. It scratches the tropical urge at a fraction of the price of a traditional tiki spot! The staff is always friendly, especially Mark. read more

The second you walk into this bar it smells like mold. Went to the bathroom and immediately left after I saw mold on the walls. read more

WaiTiki - Mold - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We stumbled upon this place while walking downtown Orlando. It was during spring break so the place had plenty of young people. We had the bacon cheeseburger with truffle fries. It was very good. People next table did shots of fireball: 4 shots mounted on a ski. It was impressive. $7 Gin and tonic, $4.5 beers. They have happy hour menu. I would pay close attention where to park because It was 5 pm on a Saturday and everyone parked on the street got a $37 ticket, including us( parked on 1st block of S Orange Ave). The meter man said we were "obstructing traffic" read more

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I came here last Sunday for Dirty Bingo. I have never been in Waitiki and usually avoid Wall St due to overcrowding. I have to say I really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere is tiki inspired. I liked the decor. There is plenty of seating everywhere. The bartenders were very attentive here. I specifically remember Alex, he made me a pina collada and it was delish! The other bartender was really friendly too. Dirty bingo is free to play. The host is hilarious and he gives away a ton of free prizes. We played over 10 games from 10-12. They do have drink specials at the bar but I wish they had more special/ themed drinks and liquor specials. Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to come again on a Sunday for Dirty Bingo, not sure about other nights though. read more

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Great drinks great music friendly service also has an outdoor patio if you're a smoker it's a nice chill type an environment for a Tuesday night read more

WaiTiki - three plastic cups on a wooden table - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Wai Tiki wasn't as cozy and fun as I thought it would be. It was pretty darn dead. There were a handful of people around the bar, and no one outside. I was dying for a fish bowl drink. I still haven't gotten it yet. Wai Tiki just was not inviting to me like surrounding bars with kick ass music and crazy ass people. Can't blame it on the day and time because other places were definitely more happening. read more

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Popped in here in association with the Harry Potter Bar Crawl, and met up with a couple of the other death eaters. Do you know how hard it is to get service when you serve the dark? It's not, people part ways when you lean in... it's very easy! They were serving the Slytherin drink, it was this noxious green concoction that was a bit melon-y, I blame the Midori as the mixer but it was tasty and cool on the hot April afternoon. This place was quite cool in it's Hawaiian Tiki decor and fun atmosphere. Were I in down town orlando, I'd pop in again, though not in my death eater guise. read more

Walked into the bar with there being an awful smell through out. Went into the women's bathroom and the smell got worst. Looked like the bathroom had not been cleaned in weeks. There was a light out and there were mushrooms growing on the wall by the sink. Absolutely disgusting and a health hazard. read more

Walked into the bar with there being an awful smell through out the bar. Went into the women's bathroom where it even smelt worst and there was mushrooms growing on the wall. Completely disgusting and such a health hazard. read more

This was honestly an awful experience. Waited and watched at least 3-4 people come in after us get drinks, then we got our drink order placed, watched the bartender "manager" fumble for 3-5 mins with a check forgetting last names on tabs and such, finally made ours then when we asked for a floater he tried to say at first he couldn't do it: then he says the drinks are $14, then because we aren't paying with cash anymore it became $17 then it became $19.67 because we asked for the actual check for technically the 3rd time. His lack of customer service, knowledge of the prices and overall inability to take any fault in the situation was appalling. Calling us essentially broke because we disputed pricing and then charged us $13 for a half an ounce floater of captain Morgan shared between 2 drinks. This whole place needs a renovation, customer service training and rehires! They only get 1 star for having a standing building read more

Nice little hole in a wall vibe. Would recommend. It was early and sprinkling outside so it wasn't packed. Just perfect.

Chill place to either grab a quick lunch, a good cocktail or chill with a huge crowd of people on the weekends! Mojitos!! Tip: only order during the day since they take some time to make. You don't want to piss off the staff and have everyone ordering mojitos when they are stacked 4 deep at the bar. If you are there for dinner, I am thinking that is the most acceptable time to order one. The strawberry mojito used to be my favorite. They would actually grind up fresh strawberries in the bottom and it was delic! However, the last time I had one there were no real strawberries =( BUMMER! So, for the next round I tried one of their VERY MANY other flavors: Coconut. Sounds weird right? It was delightful. It was very lite and not overwhelming, I was very impressed. Not sure I could down a lot of them but it was a nice treat. Spinach dip is kick-a here. They have a crispy pita-like chip instead of nachos, nice change! The burgers are always good as well. The last time I got this special burger with pineapple on it...don't usually like hot fruit, pineapple is the one I will make an exception for from time to time and this time was a great experience. The sweet and savory matched perfect and I inhaled the burger within minutes. (great visual huh?) Just found out they have a new burger too, I think it's about 5 patties high and if you finish it you get your photo on the wall...I THINK I am going to attempt this - I will send out a Yelp invite when I do attempt so you can witness...no worries! Anyone want to join? Overall I adore the decor and layout, inside and out. It is also located / attached to the lovely Monkey Bar - an upscale bar on the second floor with a great, cozy balcony! read more

WaiTiki - Coconut Mojito - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great Mojitos and snack foods. This place is not for an intimate date or conversation, the music is in the loud side, but it's a great place to hang out! read more

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This is like my little piece of The Keys and Jamaica in Orlando. I heart this place a lot and have for ooohhhhh eight or nine years? The menu used to be pretty friggin extensive but they recently downsized it. It still has all my favorites on it so I'm not complaining. Everything I've ever ate is mighty tasty. One of my faves is the Gyro Sliders. Ssooooo good! O yeah, and the Oahu Wings in Kung Pao sauce! Nomnomnom. My favorite thing about this place is that Redstripe is $2.50 ALL THE TIME and SoCo shots are $3.50 ALL THE TIME! It's also one of my favorite happy hour digs. 1/2 off Tiki Drinks and apps from 4 to 6. Yeah mon! read more

WaiTiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Before attending a concert at Amway center, my coworkers and I stopped in here for drinks and dinner. We were going to eat somewhere else, but they didn't have a bar which we were looking forward to. We happened upon this place and were quickly seated. Our server started off with our drink orders and I was excited at their vast drink menu and ordered a Hurricane. What came back was not as exciting, it tasted like alcohol and cough syrup. We ordered gator bites, gyro sliders, and coconut shrimp to start. One red flag was that the sauces came in little plastic dixie cups, and they failed to bring out any silverware until someone asked for it. Someone in our group asked what was better, one of their chicken sandwiches or a cheeseburger, and the server said the cheeseburger, which was another red flag. I decided on the south padre - a burger with chili and cheese. When it came out, I had pretty high hopes, but the bread was pretty hard. The chili was nothing special, and the fries were really the best part of the meal. One of my coworkers had the fish tacos, and when one of them had a piece of fish smaller than your pinky, he brought it to our server's attention and her response was just "oooooh I'm sorry" and she walked away. We were all less than impressed, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone read more

Hadn't been to Waitiki in ages. Wall street used to be our jam back in the day...alas. We've all grown up and out of those debaucherous downtown days (read: nights). Stopped by on a football Sunday to meet some old friends (with kids in tow). Incidentally, not a bad place for the little ones. We sat outside and the service was attentive. Unfortunately, Red Stripes aren't $2.50 all day err day anymore, bumped up to $3. Still not bad. $3 mimosas, $5 fireball, $15 buckets and the NFL Ticket kept us company during our stay. Ordered some appetizers. Grilled avocado and some fried pickles. The grilled avocado was nice. All diced up in it's skin. Easy to scoop out with your spoon or with a chip that comes on the side. (Of note, also comes with a VERY tasty salsa). The REAL surprise were the fried pickles. House made, these chips were all the size of sand dollars. Lightly fried with a nice crispy crust. Not an overbearing panko batter that often hides the taste of whatever it is coated on. Juicy and crisp, everyone at the table agreed they exceeded all expectation. Also got that Waitiki house made ranch for dipping on the side. If I could get one of these fatty fried pickles on a burger, my life would be complete. So, if you're downtown with the kids and get a hankering for some good old fashioned Sunday funday action...look no further than Waitiki. Go Hawks read more

I still am going with 4 stars on this one since each and every time I've been a customer here, I've had great service regardless of the time of day or night. And more specifically, some of their menu items are pretty great considering it's a fairly casual place. Consistently, the Summer Harvest Panini seems to be a winner. Smashed between tasty pressed bread sits lettuce, tomato, onion, slicked turkey, and cranberry cream cheese. And if you decide to go the healthier route and substitue the sauteed veggies for the fries (which are good) you won't be disappointed. They are tasty, fresh, and not from a bag. The drinks as I mentioned before are tasty and have a good blend of liquor and mixers. For $6, try their Sex on the Bay. It's a mixture of liquor, cachaca, peach schnapps, pineapple and cranberry juices. It comes in a big glass too--not a small one that is gone too quickly. The Polynesian Lemonade is also refreshing while delicious. And although I've never tried it, I feel it's important to mention their Phucket Buckets. For $20 you and your friends can drink through straws and enjoy the after effects all together! read more

Fried pickles a must! Although we visited on a Sunday afternoon, the place began to pick up as the day progressed. The menu is small in stature but the dishes they focus on are pretty good. As mentioned, they have homemade fried pickles that are light and crispy, without the greasy after effects. The drink specials weren't too bad and the ambiance was pretty good. Three stars for a limited menu but I would still suggest visiting this place for drinks and appetizers. The wait staff were excellent! Attentive and knowledgeable! read more

The worst stop of the night. Awkward environment. Bartender was very disrespectful. Drink was weak and cost $7. Before I could pull out singles for the tip from my purse, Kyle (the bartender) took the exact cash that I already had out and said, "Thanks for fucking nothing." and then shooed me out the door. I'm a waitress so I always tip over 20% because I know how bad the service industry sucks, but Kyle sucks even more. Was such a bad experience I made a Yelp account just to post this. read more

I'm not a regular, but have been a few times. Each time things are just... meh. The servers are friendly and the location is nice, but the food is just not that great. Barely average pub fare. It would get 3 stars if the food would arrive in less than 45 mins. Don't know what the problem is, but every time I go, it takes for-evah. The food is rarely hot too.. like it's been sitting. 2-4-1 Mojitos with the Buy Local Orlando card. So it's got that goin' for it... which is nice. read more

This is a good place to chill. They have. Those bar cell phone chargers to charge your phone. There is no smoking at this bar which is a plus. We came here as you end destination to the orlando pub crawl for the MLS game. Considering the amount of people our drinks came quickly . The staff was doing a good job keeping track of our drinks read more

Wai Tiki has great atmosphere. It's a great place to grab a cheap bite to eat before going out on the town. Don't expect any 5-star dining here... it's basically bar food. Burgers, chicken fingers... you get the picture. Last time I ate there, I had some super greasy coconut shrimp. Not good. They tasted like they had come out of the freezer and were microwaved. The fries were of the same caliber... The highlight of this place: $2.50 Red Stripe and Red Stripe Lights - all the time! All in all, a good place to go for drinks and a quick snack. read more

For DT eateries in a bar i gave it 4 stars. If i compared it to all the places you can eat in this city, I'd give it a 3 stars. The tiki theme is fun, and definitely made me feel like i was exactly in an island resort......pff, yea right, its standard cheese style but come on...its a bar on Wall Street with about 10 other places. Best on the street. for sure. I brought an eat local card per another yelpers recommendation. THANKS! I did have to argue that the deal was 2-for-1 rum drinks(the waitress stated it was only 10% off.) The waitress was new, so I'll chalk it up to that. She was pretty slow with service though and also forgot one of my parties entire meal until about an hour later. We were already good on drinks by then so he just canceled the meal. I had the pork skewer app, they were tasty. I ordered the "highly recommended" ma hi fish tacos. It comes with three, and you put all the fix-ins' in yourself, but the sad thing was it comes in a perfect Lincoln log shaped fish stick. That was kind of a bummer. The gyro sliders were just ok. But my standards for lamb meet and gyro's is pretty damn high up there, so most people at the table enjoyed them. Happy Hour is till 7pm and it was half off the fancy cocktail drinks and half off apps! I tried the strawberry mojito, bomb. Love it. And even the 2-for-1 rum and diet coke i had was a pretty strong pour. Started my night right! Live the island dream! Ya Mon! read more

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Love the Key West/Beachside vibe of this place it reminds me of a few places I have been in the Virgin Islands yet it's in the Heart of O-Town on Wall St. Drinks alone would bring me back but this is a regular lunch spot for me nowadays! They usually have some good specials but for some reason my money is on the Fish sandwich called Fish On! While I will also say just about any seafood related meals in the Wall St Plaza is good. After dining at WaiTiki slip upstairs for that above the crowd VIP feel and enjoy more libations in the Monkey Bar. read more

Love this place!!!! Awesome food, and EXCELLENT service!! The bartenders are NOT douchebags like those at the STAGGER INN. I used to love that place. These guys don't mind if you smoke cigars, as long as it's outside. read more

Waitiki is a cool spot on downtown's Wall Street. It isn't a must-visit, but it has its charms. I didn't get to the see much of the interior; there's a nice amount of outdoor seating along Wall Street or in the back, facing the History Museum grounds. This reminds of one of those casual beachy places where if you placed a bet that you'd hear Margaritaville at least once, you'd likely win. But there was no Jimmy Buffett, just some fairly pleasant rock on the Pandora. I like the signs on the walls and posts, such as "OPD never thinks it's as funny as you do" and "I only drink to make you more interesting." I ordered too much -- hush puppies a little bit overcooked and a passable mahi wrap dish called Tiki Tacos. The vibe at Waitiki outshines the menu. read more

I've given this place five stars for the happy hour. I work downtown, so this is an easy spot for me to get to and it's a great deal. When my original favorite downtown spot , The Globe, all but closed, I tried WaiTiki, a few steps away. They adopted the half-price apps (although I still miss the pot stickers) and drinks, so I was sold. If you like Polynesian food, tropical drinks and a retro tiki vibe, this is good spot to try. I go for the pina colada, coconut shrimp and chicken tenders. I can easliy get out of there for under $20. For the most part I've had a good service, the food and drinks come quick, and the waitstaff has been attentive. Once I was served the wrong item and charged for it (they corrected it), but it can happen. Outside of happy hour, I probably wouldn't go. Although I like the relaxing atmosphere, the prices are a bit high. On a side note, for anyone else that was/is also a fan of The Globe, when I dropped in recently, they mentioned they were serving food again, although it's from WaiTiki. read more

This is one of my fave places on Wall St. Pretty chill, have good tvs to watch games, and the food is yummy, too! I pretty much always get the fish tacos, but they are so yummy! Grilled fish with a yummy dipping sauce that is kinda spicy, and the black beans with rice are great, too. They usually have good drink specials, too. I've also been to a couple events here - good place, and they are great with accomodating large groups. read more

Good quick food and drinks.. nothing gourmet but bar food and cheap drinks. Low key atmosphere. read more

Absolutely had a great time here. Fun atmosphere and great tropical drinks. A nice way to do something different than the typical rum and coke on a Saturday night of bar hopping. The whole block party thing on weekends for all the bars in this strip is pretty awesome as well. read more

This retro-tiki lounge is a tight spot to just cool out, give it a try. Stopped by here during a margarita hunt in downtown on a Tuesday night and everything I wished for was granted. WaiTiki refreshing ice cold magnificent margarita drinks will quench your thirst and have you buzzfully thankful. Other washed down kool-aid related wanna-be margartitas of Orlando watch out..there is a new boss in town. I'm surprised they didn't have Tuesday nights advertised at all...they had a REAL dj spinning. Not just somebody who plays a regular track and tries to walk around with the DJ title. The guy was very talented I will get his name next time, almost stayed there all night jamming out to his tracks. He played alot of soulful hip hop, and 90 joints...everything from Common, Lauryn hill, Rakim, Mos Def...wow wow very impressive due to alot of Orlando bars just putting on a regular radio station. The scenery of this place is really neat..it has a paradise escape feel to it...wooden bar stools to huts and tribal sculptures lol. Can definetely say this is a place that was worth a find...kowabunga! read more

Stepping into Wai-Tiki will make you feel like you are at a bar in Hawaii. Until you step outside and that humidity slaps you in the face. But that is neither here nor there. The only thing missing from this place is a large man playing the ukulele (man I can't believe I spelled it right on the first try). The few times I have visited this place, I normally just pull up a seat at the bar and drank red stripes. Hooray beer! However I have noticed people getting Mojitos and it has made me quite envious. Thanks for the tip by the way Colleen B.! I will make it a point not to order a Mojito during peak hours. Wai Tiki also rocks the house with live music on some nights and a dj spinning old school hits. Either way you are guaranteed to shake your money maker. I just wish they had a bigger dance floor. The Tiki bar takes up a good amount of space. I recommend this place if you are looking for a downtown tropical getaway with food and drinks. WeatherMan Predicts: Small chance of you finding another Tiki lounge like Wai-Tiki. 60-70% chance of wishing you were on the beach with the sand at your feet! read more

Always an awesome deal with $2.50 Red Stripes! I've been coming here a lot but recently just found out they have $2 Jell-O shots. Great place to start the night! read more

WaiTiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Easily my FAVORITE bar in Downtown Orlando! Alex and Preston have me coming back every weekend!! They're so friendly, welcoming and their extensive knowledge on the drinks they serve is just amazing!! They know exactly what to recommend! Sunday night bingo is easily my favorite! Cory the Bingo host is SO funny!! Always is great time and a great atmosphere!! I would recommend anyone in the area to stop by and grab a drink or a bite to eat here!! read more

Two words: Happy Hour!!! Never have I been so happy to have Downtown Orlando be ON THE WAY home from work. Now I have NO excuse anymore to NOT enjoy the great half-priced app's and tutti-frutti alcohol beverages after a crazy (any day that ends with 'Y') at the Office! Definitely try the Goat Boaters (I think) that is lamb on feta and a pita and the Mahi sticks! YUM! OH and great chance to try each of their fresh fruit/mint and Brazilian Cane Rum deliciousness! Love LOVE all the different Mojitos (Mango) and C-something Piranha drinks - try the Strawberry Lime!! Even had room for the chocolate fondue - no match for Melting Pot but a good stand-in! Oh Wait! The bartenders weren't a bad view either - sorta brings me back home to the Cali surf boys! Mmmm. Happy Hour anyone?!! read more

Good food. SHADY pricing. This is my second time here. My first time was good, which is why we came back. Advice: do not order a side dish unless it already comes with your meal. I ordered the fish tacos today, $9. Since it's under their "small plate" category it doesn't come with a side dish. Cool, no problem. I ordered a side of fries. The side of fries cost me $6!!!!!! Nothing fancy with the fries either. Just a regular side of fries. Lol. There is no pricing for side items on their menu, so watch out! Either our server Logan put in that price cause I ordered a "small plate" dish ( meaning his 20% tip wouldn't be as high at the end ), OR that really is the unwritten price of a side order of fries. CRAZY. Aaaaand I tipped the server MORE than 20% because I use to be a server. I had my toddler son with me so I didn't realize all of this till we got home. Dang it. Also, this was the first time the server asked to keep my credit card on tab. I was confused because when I said 'no we weren't ordering drinks', he persisted to say they needed a card on tab. We couldn't order unless they had one. We had no option. Lol. My friend chimed in and said 'they probably need it in case we walk out without paying'. She gave them her card. So as you can see, this place is THAT kind of vibe. It's not a place to have Sunday brunch. It is however a place for college kids to get dirty drunk mid afternoon on a Sunday. Which is fine, just make sure you guys have somebody in you group that's paying attention to the tab if you order food. Lol read more

I was pleasantly surprised that the food was really delicious, not at all the mediocre bar food I expected. Pork nachos were outrageously yummy and great to share with a table. Redneck poutine was super tasty too, and loved by all. I had two tacos- the sweet & spicy pineapple pork and the crispy fish. The pork was the standout. The fish was meh - not enough flavor, especially compared with the pork. The biggest surprise was the quality of the fries that came with the boyfriend's burger. They were fantastic and I was sad when they were gone. Beverages were pretty good. Obviously the red stripe was a bargain, so a couple of people in our group chose that. One ordered a coconut margarita that was really strange and not at all tasty. Not sure if it was the mix of flavors or if something was off, but it was not good. To her credit, our server took it away and brought a regular margarita that my friend loved. The skinny margarita and fireball shots were also enjoyed. It was a great atmosphere sitting outside looking out at the park area by the history museum. Fun, relaxed, and we could get a bit loud- just the way I like it. read more

Wow, the food here was amazing! We ordered the ahi tuna tacos and pull chicken tacos, in lettuce wrap form, and they were out of this world. We also ordered the pulled pork sliders and the braised short ribs. We were not disappointed with either. Topped it off with a perfectly made dirty martini! We will definitely be back oh and the staff was awesome, approachable, and nice! read more

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Long-time favorite of mine! Good ppl and 2.50$ red stripes. A must if ur bar hopping dt. Food aint bad either. read more

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Nice party spot. Danced all night long. The dj was rocking! Love the open joint section of wall st.