Restaurant
Unclaimed profileYucatan Waterfront Tiki Bar and Grill
Matlacha, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
This waterfront tiki bar leans into tropical cocktails with a menu of named originals like the Frozen Kermit and Papa's Rum Punch. A happy hour with an $8 house margarita adds value, while the wine list reaches beyond house pours with Napa and Willamette bottles. Draft beer includes local Florida options, and non-alcoholic drinkers have Athletic Lite. The setting is tiki-themed and the drinks follow suit.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Our Famous Frozen Kermit, a Grey Goose, mint, lemonade, and housemade margarita mix blend that anchors the tiki theme. For a rum option, Papa's Rum Punch combines Pusser's rum with grenadine and fresh citrus juices. The Key Lime Crush is a customer-mentioned favorite.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tropical cocktail fans and those seeking a waterfront tiki experience will find the menu aligned. Happy hour drinkers can take advantage of $8 house margaritas. Wine drinkers have premium bottle choices beyond standard house pours.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The tiki-themed waterfront setting is paired with a specialty cocktail list that includes house originals like the Frozen Kermit and Papa's Rum Punch. The menu also extends to premium wines and local Florida draft beers, offering more range than a typical tiki bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Specialty cocktails are the centerpiece, with tiki-inspired originals like the Frozen Kermit and Papa's Rum Punch. The menu includes a Key Lime Crush that customers mention. Happy hour adds $8 house margaritas and Bloody Marys.
Menu strengths
- — A broad specialty menu with clearly described house originals.
- — Tiki-themed focus is consistent across the cocktail list.
- — Happy hour pricing on house margarita provides an accessible entry.
Standout selections
- — Our Famous Frozen Kermit: Grey Goose, fresh mint, lemonade, housemade margarita mix.
- — Papa's Rum Punch: Pusser's rum, grenadine, fresh orange and pineapple juices.
- — Poppie's Orange Crush: Grey Goose, triple sec, Sprite, fresh Florida oranges.
Wine
Wine is offered by bottle and glass, with house wines spanning eight varieties. The list includes premium bottles from Napa, Willamette Valley, Paso Robles, and Marlborough. Happy hour features house wine and prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Premium bottles from notable regions such as Napa and Willamette Valley.
- — House wine selection covers eight varieties for by-the-glass options.
Standout selections
- — 2022 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley).
- — 2023 Belle Glos Pinot Noir (Santa Maria).; 2023 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough).
Beer
Draft and bottled beers include local Florida brewery options and well-known labels like Kona Big Wave. Happy hour covers domestic drafts and craft beers. The Keel Farms elderberry agrarian cider stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — Local Florida brewery selections are featured.; Happy hour includes both domestic drafts and craft beers.
- — A customer-mentioned cider adds variety beyond standard beer.
Standout selections
- — Keel Farms Elderberry Agrarian Cider.; Turtle Season NE IPA.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Athletic Brewery Lite, sodas, tea, lemonade, coffee, and water. The selection is standard for a bar, with the non-alcoholic beer being the most distinctive offering.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a non-alcoholic beer option (Athletic Brewery Lite).
- — Variety of sodas, tea, lemonade, coffee, and water.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewery Lite — Non-alcoholic beer; Drink menu lists non-alcoholic beer, sodas, tea, lemonade, coffee, and water.
Spirits
Well drinks are available at happy hour. Premium brands like Grey Goose, Patron Silver, Bacardi, Pusser's Rum, and Buffalo Trace Bourbon are used in cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits are used in cocktails, including Grey Goose and Patron Silver.
Standout selections
- — Drink menu includes well drinks and specific spirits used in cocktails, such as Grey Goose, Patron Silver, Bacardi, Pusser's Rum, Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
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