Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTiki's Bar and Grill
Virginia Beach, VA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tiki's Bar and Grill leans into its theme with a deep tiki cocktail list, from the flaming Tiki's Headhunter to the shareable Scorpion Bowl. Rums get serious play, including a sampler with Zacapa No. 23. Happy hour wells at $4 and Mai Tai Monday at $9 make it approachable, though one customer cited a watered-down drink. Beer runs to familiar names like Big Wave and Estrella.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tiki's Headhunter, a flaming blend of Haitian and Puerto Rican rums with pineapple, lime, coconut, and curacao. For a group, the Scorpion Bowl ($35) serves 2-4. The Pusser's Painkiller is a solid classic. On Mondays, the $9 Mai Tai is the value play.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and rum lovers will find plenty to explore, especially those who appreciate theatrical presentation and classic recipes. The drink specials also make it a fit for budget-conscious groups or happy hour regulars.
- When should I go?
- Mai Tai Monday offers $9 Mai Tais, and happy hour brings $4 wells and $3 beers. Live music on Thursdays and steel drums on Saturdays add atmosphere for evening visits.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $9 shooters to $35 for the Scorpion Bowl, with most tiki drinks in the $13-$18 range. Happy hour wells are $4, and soft drinks are $3 with free refills.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is the draw: a lineup of tiki classics and signatures, including a flaming Headhunter and a Build Your Own Swizzle with choice of rums and bitters. The Sweet Rum Sampler (Zacapa No. 23, Bumbu, Appleton Estate 12) shows a rum program beyond the basics.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide-ranging tiki cocktail menu with both classics and signatures. Prices are reasonable, and specials like Mai Tai Monday add value.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse and creative tiki cocktail menu with many classic and signature options.
Standout selections
- — Tiki's Headhunter - Blend of Haitian and Puerto Rican rums, pineapple, lime, coconut, curacao, finished with a flame.
- — Scorpion Bowl - Rum, gin, and brandy frothed with juices, orgeat, and simple syrup. Serves 2-4.
- — Pusser's Painkiller - Pusser's British Navy rum, pineapple, orange, coconut, topped with nutmeg.
Pricing: Cocktails $9-$35; happy hour wells $4; Mai Tai Monday $9
Beer
A modest beer list featuring popular and local brands like Big Wave, Long Board, and Tropicannon. No individual beer prices listed, but happy hour offers $3 beers.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of beer options including local and popular brands.
Pricing: Happy hour beer specials at $3.00
Nonalcoholic
A reasonable selection of soft drinks, teas, and juices. Dole Whip can be made non-alcoholic, adding a fun option. No dedicated mocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic beverages including teas and juices.
Standout selections
- — Hibiscus Tea - Hot or iced
- — Dole Whip - Non-alcoholic version available
Pricing: Soft drinks $3 with free refills; juices $4 with one refill
Spirits
A strong rum focus with Haitian, Puerto Rican, Jamaican, and Bermuda rums. The Sweet Rum Sampler and Build Your Own Swizzle showcase premium options, though no dedicated spirits menu.
Standout selections
- — Sweet Rum Sampler - Zacapa No. 23, Bumbu, Appleton Estate 12
- — Build Your Own Swizzle - Choice of rums and bitters
Pricing: No specific pricing for spirits or rum sampler
How it sits with the food
The menu's tropical cocktails pair naturally with grilled or spicy fare, though specific food-beverage pairings are not documented. The Scorpion Bowl's citrus and rum profile could complement seafood or light appetizers.
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