Restaurant
Unclaimed profileLazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar
Palm Bay, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar offers a beverage program built around rum-forward tropical cocktails, frozen blends, and a broad wine and beer selection. The cocktail menu spans mojitos, margaritas, martinis, and 32oz souvenir bucket drinks, with options like the Hurricane Harbor and Painkiller Cayman Island. Wine ranges from $10 house pours to Dom Pérignon and Opus One, while draft and bottled beers cover familiar domestic and import labels.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 32oz souvenir bucket drink such as the Dancing Tarpon or Chillin Manatee, both $23. For a frozen option, the Turtle Cay Pineapple at $15 blends Bacardi Spiced Rum and Coco Lopez. If you prefer wine, the Ruffino Prosecco at $12 a glass is a solid entry point.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a wide range of tropical cocktails, frozen drinks, and a surprisingly deep wine list will find plenty to explore. Beer drinkers will appreciate the draft and bottled options, including imports like Murphy's and Goose IPA.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $16, with 32oz souvenir buckets at $23. Frozen drinks are $15 to $16, wine by the glass is $10 to $12, and bottles run from $36 to $400. Draft and bottled beers are also available.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The option to serve cocktails in a fresh-cut pineapple for an additional $6 sets the program apart. The wine list also stands out for its range, from $10 house pours to Dom Pérignon and Opus One at $400 and $385 respectively.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program covers tropical, frozen, mojito, margarita, and martini categories with numerous named selections. Standouts include the Dancing Tarpon and Chillin Manatee bucket drinks, and the Turtle Cay Pineapple frozen blend. A recent customer account describes the margarita as less than satisfactory.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive named cocktail list spanning multiple styles, from rum-forward tropicals to martinis.
- — 32oz souvenir bucket drinks offer a shareable format at $23.
- — Option to serve cocktails in a fresh-cut pineapple for an additional $6 adds a distinctive touch.
Standout selections
- — Dancing Tarpon — 32oz souvenir bucket drink with Absolut Citron, cranberry juice, and lemonade ($23).
- — Chillin Manatee — 32oz souvenir bucket drink with Olmeca Altos Plata tequila, lime juice, and triple sec ($23).
- — Wasted Turtle — 32oz souvenir bucket drink with Malibu, Captain Morgan, bitters, orange, pineapple, cherry juice, and fresh nutmeg ($23).
- — Turtle Cay Pineapple — Frozen drink with Bacardi Spiced Rum, Coco Lopez, Bacardi Dark Rum, and strawberry flaked ice ($15).
Pricing: Cocktails $14–$16; mojitos $14–$15; margaritas $13–$14; martinis $15; frozen drinks $15–$16; 32oz souvenir buckets $23; fresh-cut pineapple service +$6
Wine
The wine list includes sparkling, whites, reds, and rosé by the glass or bottle. House pours are $10, and the bottle selection spans from $36 to $400, featuring high-end options like Dom Pérignon and Opus One. Standouts include Ruffino Prosecco and Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection of sparkling, white, red, and rosé wines by the glass and bottle.
- — Bottle list includes high-end sparkling and Cabernet selections such as Dom Pérignon and Opus One.
- — House wines by the glass are priced accessibly at $10.
Standout selections
- — Ruffino Prosecco — Sparkling wine from Veneto, Italy ($12 gl / $36 btl).
- — Oyster Bay — Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand ($12 gl / $39 btl).
- — Meiomi — Pinot Noir from California ($12 gl / $45 btl).
- — Opus One — Cabernet from Napa Valley, CA ($385 btl).
Pricing: House wine by the glass $10; glass pours $10–$12; bottles $36–$400
Beer
The beer program offers both draft and bottled options, including domestic and import labels. Draft beers include Dragon Point, Kona Big Wave, and Stella, while import bottles feature Goose IPA and Murphy's. A solid range without extreme rarity.
Menu strengths
- — Draft and bottled beer available, covering a range of styles.
- — Import bottles include Goose IPA, Murphy's, and Red Stripe.
Standout selections
- — Dragon Point — Draft beer.; Kona Big Wave — Draft beer.
- — Stella — Draft beer.; Murphy's — Import bottle beer.
Nonalcoholic
This provides a single option for guests seeking a nonalcoholic beverage.; Bud Zero is available as a non-alcoholic bottle beer.
Menu strengths
- — Bud Zero is available as a non-alcoholic bottle beer.
Standout selections
- — Bud Zero — Non-alcoholic bottle beer.; Bud Zero as a non-alcoholic bottle beer.
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