Jeff N.
Yelp
Bimini Twist was ultimately a mixed bag, partially due to the pricing for cocktails and food. For an establishment that caters to a beachy, shoreline clientele, Bimini Twist is an overpriced restaurant serving new American cuisine, emphasizing seafood and steak options that don't seem to hit the mark.
Compared to other establishments that offer the same items and have a more satisfactory foodie experience for slightly less in areas north and east, Bimini is a spot that wants to be both upscale and attract the salt-life crowd, even if the latter may not be able to afford some of the items from menu glance.
While the bartenders were decent in delivering orders for drink and food, and the kitchen was solid in getting my octopus and crème brulee cheesecake out, the cocktails made didn't hit the mark. After having an initial cocktail from the menu followed by a couple of extra dirty gin martinis, I felt that overall compared to other bars I had frequented, these were middle of the road. Not bad, but compared to places in Palm Beach Gardens, not the best either. If you're going to spending $20 a cocktail, they better be close to perfection.
However, their espresso martinis were wicked good. I will tip my hat to them there. That hit the spot with the cheesecake I had that was also good. The octopus was one of the only items on the menu I was willing to try for the price. The grilled dish was made very well and a good portion size.
While the seashore/polished wood ambiance was appropriate for the theme of Bimini Twist, one would think there would be more economically sound items on the menu if you're going for beachy. Ultimately, it's not a bad dining experience here, but for the money, unless you need something close to your house in Royal Palm and Loxahatchee, you could do better.