Waitiki, Orlando, FL (restaurant) - Locating Tiki

R rugbymatt Member Sacramento Joined: Jun 03, 2005 Posts: 1205	R rugbymatt Posted posted on Fri, Jun 8, 2007 7:43 PM I came I saw I...... What a cool place, it gets a 10 for tiki decor and craftsmanship. I also rate the service highly. No mugs was a real bummer but on the upside the manager does want do something along those lines. No real polynesian classic cocktails fruity MaiTai's, etc. although their speciality "Polynesian Lemonade" was quite tasty and their Mojito's rock! It looked like they were into the cosmotini crowd pretty heavy too. Regular pub grub with an island flair (cheeseburger with mango salsa, etc.) the quality of the food was good though. sports on TV's and plain jane music (not even any Buffet). This place defintely has potential if they can try to be more authentic with the drinks and music. The owners definitely spared no expense on the decor which makes it worth a visit alone (be sure and check out the upstairs "Monkey Bar"). Eric the manager seems to really want to address some of the above which is a great start. I told him about TC and I think he is even going to drive over to Lauderdale for the Thursday night festivities at Hukilau. I'll post some pics soon. Heading home tomorrow. RM p.s. Great veranda upstairs for watching the shuttle launch this evening too.

I came I saw I......

What a cool place, it gets a 10 for tiki decor and craftsmanship. I also rate the service highly. No mugs was a real bummer but on the upside the manager does want do something along those lines. No real polynesian classic cocktails fruity MaiTai's, etc. although their speciality "Polynesian Lemonade" was quite tasty and their Mojito's rock! It looked like they were into the cosmotini crowd pretty heavy too. Regular pub grub with an island flair (cheeseburger with mango salsa, etc.) the quality of the food was good though. sports on TV's and plain jane music (not even any Buffet).

This place defintely has potential if they can try to be more authentic with the drinks and music. The owners definitely spared no expense on the decor which makes it worth a visit alone (be sure and check out the upstairs "Monkey Bar"). Eric the manager seems to really want to address some of the above which is a great start. I told him about TC and I think he is even going to drive over to Lauderdale for the Thursday night festivities at Hukilau.

I'll post some pics soon. Heading home tomorrow.

p.s. Great veranda upstairs for watching the shuttle launch this evening too.

Post #311842 by rugbymatt on Fri, Jun 8, 2007 7:43 PM