Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDolphin Tiki Bar & Grill
Marco Island, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill is built around an extensive cocktail list that leans on named spirits like Wicked Dolphin rum, Dulce Vida tequila, and Goslings. Classic Island Drinks, frozen specialties, and dessert cocktails share menu space with margaritas and an Aperol Spritz. Beer covers 16 oz. Drafts, local Florida craft cans, and non-alcoholic options, while the wine list stays conventional with by-the-glass and bottle formats across white, red, rosé, and sparkling.
- What should I order?
- The Rum Runner layers Wicked Dolphin Crystal and Dark rums with blackberry brandy and banana liqueur, or the Mai Tai uses the same two rums with apricot brandy. For a non-alcoholic option, the Virgin Daquiris come in seven flavors at $7.00 for 16 oz.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a broad frozen and tiki cocktail menu with named spirits, plus beer drinkers who want local Florida craft cans or a non-alcoholic option. The wine list is straightforward by-the-glass and bottle selections.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13.00-$15.00, with floaters at +$2.00 and mule spirit substitutions at +$1.00. Draft beers are $6.00-$7.00, local craft cans $5.25-$6.00, domestic beers $5.00, and imported beers $6.00. Wine by the glass ranges $9.00-$17.00, bottles $40.00-$62.00, and sparkling splits are $12.00. Virgin drinks are $7.00 for 16 oz. And soft drinks $2.50-$4.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu specifies named spirits throughout, including Wicked Dolphin rum in the Rum Runner, Mai Tai, and Painkiller, and offers Cointreau Noir or Wicked Dolphin Dark Rum floaters. The Mule section extends to Titos, Makers, Jameson, Exotico Blanco, and Botanist variations for an added dollar.
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Cocktails
An extensive cocktail menu spanning House Favorites, Classic Island Drinks, Liquid Desserts, and Frozen Specialties. Recipes name spirits including Wicked Dolphin rum, Dulce Vida tequila, Goslings, and Deep Eddy, with floaters and mule variations available.
Menu strengths
- — Sections cover margaritas, tiki classics, frozen drinks, and dessert cocktails under one menu
- — Recipes specify brands including Wicked Dolphin rum, Dulce Vida tequila, and Goslings
- — Cointreau Noir and Wicked Dolphin Dark Rum floaters add flexibility at +$2.00
Standout selections
- — Rum Runner: Wicked Dolphin Crystal and Dark rums, blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, pineapple, orange, and grenadine
- — Mai Tai: Wicked Dolphin Crystal and Dark rums with apricot brandy, orange, and pineapple juice
- — Painkiller: Wicked Dolphin Dark rum, cream of coconut, orange and pineapple juices, hint of nutmeg
Pricing: $13.00-$15.00; floaters +$2.00
Wine
A conventional wine list with by-the-glass and by-the-bottle options across white, red, rosé, and sparkling. Named producers include Kendall Jackson, Santa Margherita, and F Coppola Diamond. White and Red Sangria are made with Lolailo sangria and freshly muddled fruit.
Menu strengths
- — Formats cover glass, bottle, and sparkling splits across all major color categories
- — Sangria uses Lolailo sangria with freshly muddled fruit at $12.00
Standout selections
- — Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio at $17.00/glass and $62.00/bottle
- — Zonin Prosecco sparkling split at $12.00; F Coppola Diamond Rosé at $10.00/glass and $40.00/bottle
Pricing: $9.00-$17.00/glass; $40.00-$62.00/bottle; sparkling splits $12.00; sangria $12.00
Beer
Beer spans six 16 oz. Drafts, local craft cans or bottles from Fort Myers Brewing Co. And Islamorada, domestic and imported labels, and two non-alcoholic options. Drafts include Cigar City Jai Alai and Palm City Hazify IPAs at $7.00.
Menu strengths
- — Six 16 oz. Drafts cover IPA, lager, and lighter styles
- — Local Florida craft from Fort Myers Brewing Co. And Islamorada appears in cans
Standout selections
- — Cigar City Jai Alai 16 oz. Draft IPA at $7.00
- — Palm City Hazify 16 oz. Draft IPA at $7.00
- — Fort Myers Brewing Co. High Five IPA can at $6.00
Pricing: Draft $6.00-$7.00; local craft cans $5.25-$6.00; domestic $5.00; imported $6.00; NA $5.00-$6.00
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Virgin Daquiris in seven flavors, Virgin Lemonade in three flavors, and two non-alcoholic beers. Virgin drinks are $7.00 for 16 oz., and soft drinks range $2.50-$4.00.
Menu strengths
- — Virgin Daquiris cover seven flavors including Banana, Mango, and Pina Colada
- — Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild NA IPA and Heineken 0.0 provide non-alcoholic beer options
Standout selections
- — Virgin Daquiris at $7.00/16 oz. In Banana, Mango, Peach, Pina Colada, Raspberry, Strawberry, or Watermelon
- — Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild NA IPA at $6.00/can
Pricing: Virgin drinks $7.00/16 oz.; NA beer $5.00-$6.00; soft drinks $2.50-$4.00
Spirits
Brands include Dulce Vida tequila, Deep Eddy vodka, Wicked Dolphin rum, Goslings, Exotico Blanco, Tito's, Makers, Jameson, and Botanist. Mule variations allow substitutions for +$1.00.
Menu strengths
- — Mule variations extend to Makers bourbon, Jameson Irish whiskey, and Botanist gin
Standout selections
- — Kentucky Mule (Makers) — $13.00 + $1.00 — Mule variation with Makers bourbon; +$1.00.
- — Irish Mule with Jameson Irish whiskey at $13.00 + $1.00
- — English Mule with Botanist gin at $13.00 + $1.00
Pricing: Mule variations $13.00 + $1.00
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