Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Getaway
St. Petersburg, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Getaway leans into tropical and tiki territory with a deep cocktail menu of signature rum drinks, margarita variations, and breakfast cocktails. The wine list spans sparkling to red, while the spirits program showcases premium aged rums. Beer buckets offer group-friendly value, and the non-alcoholic options are thoughtfully built.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Painkilla, a Jamaican rum blend with coconut, pineapple, orange juice, and nutmeg. For a cleaner sip, the Getaway Margarita pairs silver tequila with lime and agave. Rum enthusiasts should consider the Afrohead XO 15 Year as a standalone pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki cocktail fans will find a broad selection, and rum collectors can explore premium aged pours. The non-alcoholic mocktails and beer buckets make it easy for groups with varied preferences.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$16, with breakfast cocktails $13–$14. Wines by the glass are $6–$14, bottles $18–$130. Beers cost $6–$9 each, or $29–$40 for buckets. Mocktails are $11.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Getaway's beverage program is anchored by an extensive tropical and tiki cocktail list, plus a spirits section featuring aged rums like Appleton Estate 21 Year. Non-alcoholic versions of signature drinks extend the theme.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans breakfast drinks, frozen options, margaritas, and tiki signatures. Named drinks like Painkilla and Mai-Tai show a rum-forward, tropical focus, with pricing consistent at $14–$16. Guests have mentioned enjoying crafted drinks and a well-balanced rum and coke.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail categories from breakfast to frozen and tiki.
- — Multiple signature rum cocktails including Painkilla and Bahama Mama.
Standout selections
- — Painkilla – Jamaican rum with coconut, pineapple, orange juice, and nutmeg.
- — Getaway Margarita – silver tequila, lime, and agave.
- — Mai-Tai – navy strength rum with orange liqueur and lime.
Pricing: $14–$16 for most; breakfast $13–$14; canned $10
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, red, rosé, and sangria, with bottle and glass service. Selections range from accessible Seaglass bottlings to premium Veuve and Kistler, with a $15 corkage fee.
Menu strengths
- — Broad variety from sparkling to red and sangria.
- — Both bottle and glass service available.; Premium options like Veuve Rose and Kistler.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Rose Valentines Special Edition – sparkling with red fruit aromas.
- — Josh Cellars Rose Prosecco – sparkling rosé.; Red Sangria – $9 per glass.
Pricing: Glasses $6–$14; bottles $18–$130; corkage $15 per bottle
Beer
Beer selection includes domestic and imported cans and bottles, with craft options like Jai Alai IPA and Abita Purple Haze. Beer buckets offer value for groups, and a non-alcoholic option is available.
Menu strengths
- — Range of domestic and imported beers.; Craft selections include local and popular brands.
Standout selections
- — Jai Alai IPA – craft beer.; Abita Purple Haze – craft beer.
Pricing: Individual $6–$9; buckets $29–$40
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic program includes mocktails like Virgin Painkilla and Virgin Piña Colada, plus non-alcoholic beers and refreshers. Priced at $11 for mocktails, these mirror the tropical cocktail theme.
Menu strengths
- — Mocktail versions of signature drinks.; Non-alcoholic beer and hop water options.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Painkilla – non-alcoholic tropical drink.; Virgin Piña Colada – non-alcoholic piña colada.
- — N/A Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher – non-alcoholic hop water.
Pricing: Mocktails $11; NA beers $5–$6; Shirley Temple $4.50
Spirits
Spirits focus on premium aged rums, with pours like Afrohead XO 15 Year and Appleton Estate 21 Year. A 'Liquors' section offers these standalone, complementing the tiki cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Premium aged rum selection.; Standalone pours available.; Includes rare aged options like Appleton Estate 21yr.
Standout selections
- — Afrohead XO 15 Year – extra old dark rum aged 15 years.
- — Appleton Estate 21yr – premium aged rum.; Afrohead Dark Rum – 7 year old aged dark rum.
Pricing: Pours $10–$14+
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