Riptide Tiki Bar & Restaurant

While the view is great, I really think they watered down the tequila I bought. Great for retirees who want to spend a lot of time and money in a pseudo cool tiki bar. Boo hoo for me.

Although my husband has been a guest here before, this was my first visit. And it was GREAT because it provided everything one could need without the pretense. True, the karaōke is CORNY, LOUD, and sometimes bad… but it was charming all the same. The tiki bar is a festive scene great for people watching right on the boardwalk. And as far as the rooms– it’s true that the rooms are a touch worn, but the beds, bedding, floors, AC, TV, and room size were all quality. I would stay here over and over again.

Great place with a good Friday night vibe. The crowd is also very friendly. Check it out if you are in the area

This place is great. It’s not fancy, its not super fast moving, and its not the cheapest deal in town. What it does have, is character… and a fantastic beach access. So you go there for the atmosphere, the friendly people, and the ocean.
We rented a block of rooms at the hotel and held our wedding reception there in April 2015. It was a blast! The management Staff (Jeremy and Henri), went above and beyond to make our, and our respective families, stay a fantastic one. The rooms were clean, the AC was nice and cold and the beds were new and covered in fresh linens. There was not a single room complaint from any of the 20 or so rooms we rented.
The little Tiki Bar is great! The servers are a bit slower than in a big city, the attitude is a bit more relaxed and yes, you are not dining at 5 star restaurant, relax! Its a Tiki bar :) Let island/​vacation time take you over, relax, have a beer at the bar, listen to the complimentary music, eat some of their solid food, and just have fun. I had a couple of meals there during the few days leading up to the wedding, the Guacamole was pretty good and the Cuban was pretty tasty but its not fancy fare, its just good simple comfort food.
Let’s be clear, we did not want a fancy wedding, we wanted a fun one and this place served up the fun!

Always love coming here. It is a small Tiki Bar on the beach that hosts acoustic bands and decent price drinks. At one time there wad a grill where could cook your own hot dogs and hamburgers, but now they have a menu so that’s been scratched

Atmosphere is what yer gettin’ — which is great… Drinks about par… Cuban sammich was quite good

Great spot, right on the beach! Friendly staff and laid back atmosphere.
I was working an event on the beach in front of the bar yesterday and went over to buy some water. I didn’t have cash and their card machine was down, so they just gave it to me! Very nice and something that doesn’t happen down here in Miami where I’m from.
Don’t miss this place with it’s nice people and chill, local vibe.

Best local bar on the broadwalk. Live music, happy hour specials with an Ocean View.

Worst experience I’ve had in florida. We came here twice and both times the service sucked. They are understaffed and the bartenders they have working are unbelievably slow (to be specific, the bartender who goes by the name of «Princess» should not be in the service industry). I have never been so disgusted with service and I can’t believe I wasted my time here. Take the extra walk down the broadwalk and find a real bar/​restaurant.

Love this place for after hours at sunset. Right on the boardwalk with very nice location and outside patio. Great for drinks with friends listening local live musicians. Feel the breeze while you enjoy this place!

A nice Tiki Bar on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk. Good views only downside is it’s not a full bar.

Great location right on the boardwalk. The drinks were cheep and the food was good.
The one man band was entertaining as well.

Great food. Great location. Severely lacking beer selection. One IPA on tap would be nice.

Looks like a cute bar/​restaurant from the outside… from the inside… not so much. Kinda dirty, the menu’s were sticky, the server wasn’t attentive. And it was OVERPRICED. My sister and I both had one drink each and one order of chicken tenders each… why was our bill $ 52? Probably won’t be back in this joint again… unless someone else is paying :)

We been traveling to Ft Lauderdale for many years. We have visited many Tiki bars from south Beach to key west. This one by far is the best.
Atmosphere = 5 Star
bartender = 5 Star we came here Tuesday August 13, 2013 the Bartender was smiling and enjoying the day with customers. Give her credit, she’s working while others are having fun.
Prices = 5 Star
Beach view = 5 Star
Music = 4 Star
Parking = 3 Star, you will find parking, it’s worth it.
Tiki experience = 5 Star

We rented some electric trikes and stopped at Riptide on our way back to return the bike rentals— wise idea:)
This small tiki bar has wine, beer, and some mixed drink options. Prices are reasonable and there’s actually a decent amount of seating for such a small place (seating at the tiki bar, seating right on the broadwalk, and additional seating within the bar area).
There was a one-​man-​band playing when we were there. He was entertaining and if we did not have to return the rental trikes, we would have stayed there for a much longer time.
This is a great place to relax, people-​watch, and make some good conversation with locals.

Fun tiki bar on the beach. Great for a cold beer.

My friends and I spent a glorious day on Hollywood Beach, and a long walk on the Broadwalk made us thirsty. A tiki bar facing the ocean sounded like the perfect place to hang out in the late afternoon.
The place was pretty busy, and some of the more inebriated customers made for some interesting people-​watching/​conversation. The bartenders were friendly, and they had a good-​sounding band whose music fit in perfectly with the laid-​back vibe of the place. Our drinks were cheap (it was either $ 3 or $ 4 for a Yuengling draft, and $ 4 for a piña colada) and well-​made. My piña colada was fresh and not from a mix, and the beer didn’t have that watered-​down taste you sometimes get when it’s a draft.
After spending two hours or so here, I felt like I’d been on vacation for a few days. It was a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon, and I hope I get the chance to go back sooner rather than later.

This is one of my favourite bars on Hollywood beach.
Its a small tiki bar with excellent views of the beach. Beers cost $ 3 each. They serve bottle only, and wine. No cocktails. Its a great place to load up before going to the clubs. I only lived in this area for a short while, but made lots of friends from hanging out in this bar, and still make the journey north to visit now and again.
But most important, this place with 5* simply for the views. Nice to have a drink and watch the ocean! Can’t beat that?