Post #572627 by Hurricane Hayward on Wed, Jan 19, 2011 5:18 PM

I've been to Reef Rd. just once, not enough to really pass judgment. But from my visit last April for dinner and a few drinks I would give high marks to whoever designed the lighting. Cool pufferfish, floats and other mood lighting. The food is also well above average and the chef has been spotlighted in a local dining column ...
http://video.pbpulse.com/the-dish/reef-road-honey-glazed-salmon/ ... nice recipe I'd like to try at home.

Of course, this is a modern "rum bar", not really a Tiki bar. While there's a vast selection of rums (I believe the Burrs held a Gifted Rums tasting there recently) you'll be hard pressed to find a classic tropical drink on the menu and the bartenders didn't appear to be the type who would know what a true Mai-Tai or Zombie was. Also, aside from the lighting the decor is unfortunately of the tacky, Party City variety. The tikis appeared to be plastic. Top 40 was blasting from the speakers and featured entertainment included a karaoke night.

A decent local reggae band plays there regularly, so I'd say this place leans a lot more toward the typical Caribbean rum bar vibe that you'll find throughout Florida. Not a bad thing, I just wish they'd respect classic cocktails and decor a bit more.