Restaurant
Unclaimed profileAloha Krab Cajun Seafood & Bar
Cheektowaga, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Aloha Krab's beverage program leans heavily into tropical excess: a wall of specialty cocktails from Aloha Sunset to the Scorpion Bowl, plus a surprisingly deep mocktail list. The wine and beer lists are functional, but the real draw is the frozen, fruity pours that match the seafood-boil setting. Customers mention the frozen drinks are refreshing, though none are named.
- What should I order?
- For a shareable, high-proof option, the Scorpion Bowl ($22) blends gin, dark and white rum, vodka, triple sec, and juices. For a more measured cocktail, the Aloha Sunset ($13) pairs Malibu rum with blue curacao and banana liqueur. Non-drinkers can pick from 11 themed mocktails like the Krab Apple with a sugar rim.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Crowds that like sweet, tropical cocktails and shareable punch-bowl drinking will find plenty. The dedicated mocktail menu also makes it a reasonable stop for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol. Beer drinkers get a standard lineup of domestic and imported bottles and a few drafts.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $12 to $22, with frozen drinks at $14. Wines by the glass are $7 to $11, and bottled beers are $5 to $7. Mocktails are uniformly $6.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu is built around a large specialty cocktail list with a clear tropical bent, including rum-forward creations and a Scorpion Bowl for groups. It also devotes serious attention to non-alcoholic drinks, with 11 named mocktails alongside standard sodas and juices.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large specialty cocktail list leans tropical, with rum, vodka, tequila, gin, and Hennessy in rotation. Frozen options and group-sized punches expand the range. Cocktails are priced from $12 to $22, and the menu includes a dedicated mocktail section.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive specialty cocktail menu with tropical and frozen options.
- — Cocktails incorporate a variety of spirits including rum, vodka, tequila, gin, and cognac.
Standout selections
- — Aloha Sunset — Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao, Creme de Banana, Lime & Pineapple Juice ($13)
- — Scorpion Bowl — Gin, Dark Rum, White Rum, Vodka, Triple Sec, OJ, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine ($22)
- — OG Strawberry Lemonade — Hennessy, Triple Sec, Strawberry Puree, Lemonade ($14)
Pricing: $12-$22 for specialty cocktails; $14 for frozen drinks
Wine
Wines by the glass cover a predictable range of reds and whites, from Pinot Noir and Cabernet to Chardonnay and Riesling. Prices are modest, with most glasses at $7 to $11.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of red and white wines by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Sauvignon Blanc — $11 by the glass; Riesling — $10 by the glass
Pricing: $7-$11 by the glass
Beer
Beer selection spans a wide array of domestic and imported bottles, including Budweiser, Labatt Blue, Yuengling, Heineken, and Corona, plus a few drafts like Kona Wave and Sloop Juice. Hard seltzer is also available. Pricing is straightforward.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of domestic and imported bottled beers.
Standout selections
- — Kona Wave — draft, $8/pint, $10/20 oz; Blue Moon — draft, $6/pint, $8/20 oz
Pricing: $5-$10 for beers; $7 for hard seltzer
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section lists 11 creative, themed non-alcoholic drinks, from Citrus Fizz to Spongebob Juice. All mocktails are $6.99. Standard fountain drinks and specialty sodas like Shirley Temple and Arnold Palmer round out the nonalcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with creative, themed non-alcoholic options.
Standout selections
- — Citrus Fizz — OJ, Lemonade, Lime Juice, Starry ($6.99)
- — Krab Apple — Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup, Sugar Rim ($6.99)
- — Spongebob Juice — Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Ginger Ale ($6.99)
Pricing: $6.99 for mocktails; $3-$3.50 for other nonalcoholic drinks
Spirits
Spirits are used across the cocktail menu, with rum, vodka, tequila, gin, and Hennessy appearing in named drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are used in a wide range of cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Specialty cocktails are made with a variety of spirits including rum, vodka, tequila, gin, and Hennessy.
How it sits with the food
The bar's cocktails and mocktails are designed to accompany a Cajun seafood boil, with bright citrus and pineapple notes that can cut through rich, buttery sauces. The website frames the experience as 'cold beers, tasty cocktails' alongside the seafood menu, suggesting the drinks are meant to be refreshing and casual rather than wine-centric.
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