Tiki Docks Riverview

We had a nice lunch on their dog-friendly patio overlooking the Alafia River. The outside patio is completely covered and huge. They have TV screens throughout it, along with a sizable bar with seating. They have two long floating docks if you come by boat. Very nice! The pressed Cuban sandwich was very good, with a nice amount of meat. It came with a generous portion of crinkle cut French fries. Hubby had the seared ahi tuna that came with a mango and cucumber salsa. He loved it. Considering that you're waterfront, we found the prices to be reasonable. We definitely will return if we're in the area. Parking lot is huge. We did call ahead seating to get our name on the list. Definitely recommend doing that.

I’ve only been to Tiki Docks a handful of times when they first opened up- and most recently, our server was Jess and she was AMAZING! She recommended the best food and drinks. Jess made my experience one of the best in a long time. My family and I love sitting outside on the patio- all around great vibes and great food!

We absolutely love Tiki Docks and can’t wait to come back. The atmosphere is so cool and really different, we loved feeling like we were on an island. The service was also so amazing and accommodating which is so appreciated. The food was immaculate I usually take home leftovers but I loved my shrimp tacos so much I ate it all!! This place is my new favorite restaurant and I highly recommend giving it a try. We went on a weekday evening so it was less busy.

Okay, may be my first all 5 star review. This place is awesome! We ordered off the lunch menu and got app, drink and an entree for a very reasonable price. Grouper Tacos, queso and chips, shrimp basket and fries and everything was delicious!!!!! We can’t wait to bring the hubbys back with us next time or we may keep it a secret 😁. Try this spot and you will not be disappointed. Our waiter was Connor and he’s very personable and helpful with the menu. Thank you Connor!

My first time there wasn't a great experience but I'll definitely be back. I sat on the outside bar by myself Enterprise right before shift change. They were pretty steadily busy but it took way too long to get somebody over. The bartender was trying to close out all his tabs, while trying to provide service to one or two new customers. When the second shift came on you're still pretty chaotic in the new bartender didn't come over for quite a while I had an empty drink. Ordered one more beer but decided to leave as it was just too slow of service. The outside deck was fairly full but not complete. And then the second bartender finally showed up. So either the company is too cheap to cross over shifts so they have time to transition or the bartenders are late showing up for the shift. Additional people tried walking up to the bar to get serviced and they gave up went back to the host and grabbed the table.

This is the fourth time I have visited this restaurant, but the first time I feel compelled to leave a review. Unfortunately, this is due to a recurring issue rather than a one-time experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful, located right by the water, with a pleasant atmosphere and a very nice ambiance. On the surface, it has everything it needs to be an enjoyable place. However, every single time my husband and I have been here, there has been an issue when requesting a table. Even though there are clearly multiple empty tables available, we are consistently not allowed to choose where to sit and are instead directed to sit wherever the staff decides. This is not a matter of reserved tables. I state this confidently because the tables we requested remained empty for the entire duration of our visit, including when we left the restaurant. At this point, it feels less like a coincidence and more like staff convenience being prioritized over customer experience. Keeping guests concentrated in one area may be easier for the personnel, but if large sections of the restaurant are open and visible, it is reasonable for customers to expect the option to sit there. When we ask why we cannot be seated at a specific table, the explanations are always vague, inconsistent, and do not make sense. Because of this ongoing frustration, we did not order dinner. We only ordered an appetizer and three drinks, and ultimately decided to leave early because the experience had already left us upset. No one goes out expecting to cut their evening short, but feeling dismissed and disregarded makes it difficult to enjoy the rest of the visit. A restaurant experience begins the moment a customer walks in. Guests should feel welcomed and respected, not controlled or brushed aside. Repeatedly being told no without a clear and reasonable explanation, while watching empty tables remain unused, sends the message that customer preference does not matter. This situation has happened multiple times, and unfortunately, it has reached the point where we are considering taking our business elsewhere. It is disappointing, because this restaurant has great potential, but atmosphere alone does not make up for a pattern of poor hospitality.

I was so disappointed. The air conditioning was broken, a door was broken, the water feature didnt work, and it just seemed like everyone was worn out. The worst part is that I ordered the lobster roll and it was literally pieces of lobster with no sauce in a hot dog bun. I would have been embarrassed as a chef to have that served as a top dish at my restaurant. Our server was nice but the staff just seemed like they had had enough and were indifferent. The menu seemed lacking for what I thought would be a good seafood place.

Emma provided great service! We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio (in February). The creamy shrimp toast appetizer was delicious! Our entrees were good as well.

Tiki Docks - Fun Vibes, Tasty Bites, and Gorgeous Views! Tiki Docks is such a fun spot! The restaurant features beautiful bars both inside and outside, and the outdoor seating comes with a stunning dockside water view that's hard to beat. The décor is vibrant, colorful, and tropical, instantly putting you in a good mood. They play upbeat pop music, which keeps the atmosphere lively and positive. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the drinks were just as impressive--tasty, refreshing, and perfect for the setting. The bartenders were polite and were attentive! Whether you're there for a laid-back lunch or a fun evening with friends, Tiki Docks hits all the marks for great food, drinks, and an energizing vibe!

I don't often drink, however, when I do it is for enjoyment of my preferred spirit. They have a pre made drink list and you are not allowed to pick the liquor you want unless you pay extra for each shot. Your forced to drink their pre mixed concoction. They have a full bar, however every drink I wanted had a pre-made option. It was an exhausting experience. I finally settled on a margarita with patron and cointreau that was made to order. I just wanted a quiet 30 minutes by the water. I decided to order lunch, the shrimp tacos, recommended by a very nice bartender. The food came to the table looking messy. The flavors were good, I liked the avocado crema and I did enjoy the 2 tacos I ate. However, 1 of my 3 tacos had 1 shrimp in it and nothing was very warm, including the rice and beans. $16.99 was too much for this meal. On a positive note, the view is nice.

Sunday lunch (not brunch) review! Visiting family nearby, we decided to head over to Tiki Docks for lunch! Upon check in, we were seated in the back corner closest to the dock on the river which was nice but also noticed it's where they for that moment put most families with children! We started with apps which included the Ahi tuna and the cheese shrimp bread! I like their Ahi tuna and just wish it was a little thicker as it's almost veneer. The additions to the dish are great which is something like a fruit onion mix (maybe mango). The cheese shrimp bread was also good for first time taking it. It had a nice spice to it which was welcomed! Mains included the grouper tacos which were good, but quite drippy as there was a lot of sauce on them. The beans that came with them were cooked perfectly and had a delicious spice to them! Seriously good! I also had the coleslaw which was pretty standard IMO! All in the all this place serves up average food with a nice vibe! Definitely a destination to grab some beverages and enjoy a casual meal! Bonus points if you arrive by boat!

Went for pick up, fast and easy process, parking was easy as they have designed parking area for pick up. Friendly staff at the front desk, nice clean restaurant and waiting area. The Lobster rolls were delicious but pricier than expected, I'm still debating if it's worth it, but it was delicious.

Second time being here and was blown away by the service so had to update my review. My gf and I sat at the bar and had the pleasure of Nick being our bartender. He was friendly, attentive, funny and gave excellent service. Will definitely return to see him.

We sat out at the outdoor bar, and despite it being hot outside, we had a pleasant experience. First off, the bartenders and wait staff were really pleasant and welcoming. Secondly, the food was well seasoned and quite tasty!!

Don't come here expecting the usual tiki vibe. Aside from the name and a few decorations, you wouldn't really know you're at a tiki bar. The tiki drink menu is super limited (check out my photos for proof). Honestly, it caught me off guard, and for the first time ever, I ended up having a beer at a tiki bar. The place is nice plenty of seating inside and outside, and our server was really sweet, though we never got one thing we ordered (but hey, less calories for us). I was honestly thinking about giving it 2 stars until the food showed up. Wow. The ahi tuna, the Cuban with fries--both yuca and regular--were incredible. Highly recommend those. The food definitely bumped this place up several notches. If only they leaned more into the tiki theme and had more tiki drinks, this could be a solid spot

What a fun and eclectic atmosphere! Came specifically for the oysters happy hour special and it didn't disappoint. They do have a wide variety of pub type food as well. Definitely coming back!

This restaurant is amazing. After a long Memorial Day weekend, my husband and I decided to take out the boat and go down Alafia River in Gibsonton, there is where we found this restaurant, the ambience is great. Service is on point no waiting they have plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Food is great I ordered a bucket of grouper with fries , delicious follow with a beer. They have plenty of parking and the easy access to dock the boat. Will definitely for sure be back with friends on the boat to enjoy the many selection of food. Thank you for your service!

Went back again and they changed/cleaned up their menu! I really enjoyed the changes and the new menu items. I got their fried group basket, which was delicious! I might have to get that everytime! I also got their bbq pork nachos which were ok! Their drink menu is also very good with a lot of options. The waitress recommended the nutty chi-chi on the rocks and it was a game changer! My new fave drink there!

Went with the grandparents and we highly enjoyed ourselves. We ordered drinks and they were super good, Mango Margarita, Mai Thai, Stella Artois, and Pinot Grigio. For appetizers we had the Ahi Tuna and a dozen oysters, they were delicious. For entrees, they had the lobster rolls and I had the Grouper with grits (it was so good). For dessert, we had the banana butter cake and it was just super good. The views were really nice and our server was extremely attentive and funny. We even had our dog and sat outside.

On 3/20/25 @ about 7pm i went to dinner at Tiki Docks Riverview. I give the time and date in case a manager reads this review. The white guy who was bartending was horrible! (I type it that way because I don't want to confuse him with anyone else). Unfortunately I didn't get the bartenders name. My husband and I met my brother in law and sister in law for dinner. We sat in the outside bar area. Our lovely server came over and we gave our drink order. I ordered a painkiller drink which was a total disaster. They serve their drinks in disposable cups and my drink was completely packed with ice. Packed to the brim! I've been around awhile and never in any bar or restaurant I've been to in my lifetime seen this much ice in a cocktail! I took my drink and walked over to the bar. I asked the bartender if he made my drink and he replied probably. I then showed him the cup (my brother in laws empty cup) that I used to put all the ice in. It was filled to the brim. I explained that I thought it was a little excessive and that there was still ice in my cup as I couldn't fit any more. I showed him after removing the ice how my drink was now practically now nonexistent ! He was not a nice person and actually he had a nasty attitude towards me. He said I could make you another drink without ice but it will still be the same! I expressed my disappointment to our server. For this reason, I will never be returning to Tiki Docks! For $11 I expect a decent drink. For an appetizer I shared chicken wings with my husband and they were the only good thing I consumed that evening. For dinner I ordered their pork tacos which were a soggy mess when I attempted to eat them.

Super amazing environment! Amazing would have been good enough but this is super amazing so you're going to be spoiled. Don't come if you want a boring decor because this place has no boring in any inch of the place. BUT what you just do to enjoy this super amazing environment is either come on a weekday night or for goodness sakes make reservations! I don't know why but apparently a lot of other people want to come to a super amazing place. Go figure. ‍ There are a lot of tiki eats here but I'm going to skip that because you can find them in other reviews. What I want to tell you about is their super inclusive atmosphere: they welcome zombies! Yeah! They have mixed drink called "the Zombie" and they double warn you to don't complain if it's too strong because, well apparently zombies can drink a lot! I mean they are already staggering around so who knows if they are drunk or not. Anyway, I had TWO. (I wasn't driving.) I don't really remember what happened the rest of the evening, so I can't tell you if I ate anyone's brains or not. Anyhow, whether you're into zombies or zombie drinks or not, if you have eyes and any sort of joy for life left, you're sure to love this place.

First time here and Tikis did not disappoint. Our waiter was amazing . Unfortunately I didn't get her name . There is lots of seating indoor and outdoor . Our alcoholic drinks did not disappoint and my food was delicious. It was fried perfect . We did arrive here around 1:30 pm on a week day and it was getting busy . Great location with the waterfront view , boat dock , boats passing by and view of the Florida palm trees.

Okay, first off, I'm going to be That Guy: Tiki Docks is not a tiki bar. At least, not in the sense that true tiki nerds look for, the Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber and Mai Kai aesthetic and drink quality. Having said that, though, the drinks at Tiki Docks are still good, and since the parent company brought on an actual Don the Beachcomber manager as beverage director--in large part to help them resurrect the actual Don the Beachcomber brand--they've only been getting better. The Hawaiian Mai Tai, Zombie, Painkiller, and Rum Runner are all solid, and yeah, they make pretty good Piña Coladas, too. The food is also solid, albeit in a "good for what it is" kind of way: it's not going to blow your doors off, but I've enjoyed everything I've had there, from the mojo pork to the fish and chips, the chicken tenders to the (apparently now sadly off the menu) coconut shrimp. The service has always been friendly and efficient. I've never had to wait for a table, either--as crowded as the place gets, it's absolutely huge.

What a great spot for happy hour specials. A spicy margarita is always my good to and this one did not disappoint. The bacon burger was tasty. We sat at the bar and got taken care of quickly. Fun ambiance with lots of big screens to catch up on the weekly sports events.

5.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $38 05/19/2024 Another visit to our son's house (this time with my parents) and another awesome experience at Tiki Docks! This time we had 5 adults ordering so had the opportunity to try a few things...but still stuck with a couple of our favorites. Our dinner consisted of (see pictures for each): Mahalo Pork Sandwich, Fish & Chips, Surfing Shrimp Tacos, Pipeline Shrimp Cheese Grits and Pipeline Scallop Cheese Grits. We all shared bites and I'm happy to report that everyone thought all of the dishes were delicious! Best of all, this time we had enough help so decided to share a Banana Bread Ice Cream Sandwich for dessert (see picture). I was heavenly - all of us like banana bread, but grilled and paired with ice cream puts it over the top! Make sure that you give this a try on your next visit.

Service is terrible. Ordered togo and came to pick up the food. Talk to togo employee Iesha or something like that She asked rudely what i want " i tell her to pick up food" she asks me my name and goes away Im standing there over 10 minutes then she comes and asks me again what i wanted and name was... i tell her and looks around for the food before she calls the kitchen and tells me they dont have the entree... Extremely rude attitude and inattentive Ended up waiting over 40 minutes for cold wings and beans.

Wonderful customer service and great food/drinks and atmosphere!! I will definitely be returning in the future!!

It's been a while that I have been here and now I remember why. They messed up our reservation which cause us to wait forever for a table even though place was half empty. Service still slow as you know what. Got wings sauce was nice actually very good but wings were so soggy skin was nasty. Like they were soaked in water before served. Also got the tuna appetizer. Tuna should be hardly cooked and this was way overcooked. This was my last try of this place. Sad because it could have so much potential

Probably the most Floridian restaurant I ever been to. The drinks, foods, and vibes at this location is amazing. My favorite drink here was the painkiller. Customer service was really friendly.

Decent location, ample parking, nice little water view... If you are on the deck, the traffic on 301 is busy and a little loud. Service is ok and the food is ok. We had the peel and eat shrimp and that was the star of the show. It was, however, a tiny but overlooked (the other food items were overcooked more) but the flavor and quality of those shrimp were very very good! We also had the shrimp tacos and the ahi, both of those were also overcooked and a lot of sauce on the tacos... I had asked for chopsticks for the ahi and was told they don't have chop sticks but the last time my friend was there and ordered the ahi, they did. I would say there's some inconsistency in service and food. This place could be better, but it's ok.

Okay, I totally underestimated Tiki Docks! I thought it was one of those places that just serve mediocre foods at inflated prices but no! Quite the opposite! Parking is a disaster though, I'll have to say but not enough to knock a star off. Went here for a birthday party and had a reservation and had a great waiter! The vibe here is so nice! You can sit outside on the deck or inside. We sat inside since it was at night and didn't know if they had mosquito repellent on the deck but the people outside looked like they had no issues. I'll have to try that next time! ALL of the staff were so nice and wonderful. We enjoyed everyone who came by the table. I got the half rack ribs, tiki wings, and strawberry mojito. All of it is 10/10! So delicious and perfectly seasoned. The food is affordable and so yummy! Definitely coming back as this place killed it! Thank you for a great time, Tiki Docks!

Dinner reservations for us and friends easy to make. Food was so-so. Shrimp basket too salty.

Food and drinks were awful might of been because it just opened for the day but we was not impressed

Tiki Docks in Riverview needs to have their Air Conditioning system repaired. Yesterday, we sat inside to escape the heat. Only to sweat sitting at our table waiting for our food. An employee recommended we contact corporate office to complain. Stated the manager refuses to pay for the repairs. Seen employees sitting outside under the place trying to cool off. Not what I wanted to see on my first visit.

Great atmosphere with a beautiful waterfront view! Fun cocktails and great food. Very enjoyable.

The chicken fingers and honey mustard are top tier. I have 1 request... bring back the pasta!!!!!

Tiki Docks in Port Orange...great food and atmosphere. Sara,our server was friendly and took good care of us. We will return again

Tiki Docks has been around my neighborhood for a few years now. Have tried numerous times, always a let down when it came to food. Sounds, looks good, but below average. Today, went for lunch, had a great meal, experience outside on a nice Florida Saturday, kids got to be free to play within reason. Improved outside with shade was outstanding, good feel! New menu, wonderful, prices were okay as food was worth it. Service was fine- our server had a large table, so there were moments that lacked, but understandably. Manager, visited table twice, once to deliver food and second to check back! Very personable and could relate! Nicely done! We will be back more often.

Great food and great service for lunch today... thanks to Shannon our waitress! I had scallops and changed my fries for a salad and my friend had shrimp. Told them they needed a sign out at parking directions to proper door to enter after I walked all around to door on other side!

This is a beautiful place because of the water views and pretty good customer service with ample parking. The outdoor deck is very nice especially on days when the weather is amazing. I would recommend the peel and eat shrimp, to me it's the best thing on the menu that I've personally tried. I also had the scallop appetizer and it was okay, mine had a little too much peppercorn on them. My wife had the grouper and cheese grits and she said that they needed some seasoning. She said the fish as well as the grits were very bland. She decided to add the rice with hers and that made it taste a lot better. My mom had the fish & chips and it's a huge portion of food but my mom also said that it was hardly seasoned. I've actually had it before and that was my complaint. The bora bora rice was very good and it had a very distinct taste of coconut. We all had portions of the rice because it was that delicious. They have a happy hour from 3-6 I believe every day .

I really like the ambiance, the food was good! We had a burger, fish and chips and a shrimp cocktail.

Today was my first time coming here and honestly after the experience I had I don't know if I want to return. A couple of my girls and I were having a girls day and stopped in to grab a bite to eat and two of us decided to have an alcoholic drink. As we were looking over the menu one of my girls asked the bartender/server what flavor wings do they have and the response was "they're on the page but reading is fundamental" I assume that it was supposed to be a joke but we didn't find anything funny about it at all. We found it extremely rude and unpleasant. My friend that asked the question usually wears glasses but she didn't have them on her at the time and even if she didn't he still shouldn't have said that to her or anyone because that's poor customer service and you never know a persons situation or circumstances. The only reason I gave three stars is because the food was good but the drinks weren't all that great. I don't remember the gentleman's name but he was caucasian wore glasses and was a bit flamboyant. As a first timer this experience has really rubbed me the wrong way and I really don't think that I'll ever return because now I just feel irritated thinking about it. Update: after talking with someone from Tiki Docks and explaining the situation I'm actually pleased with the results. They were so understanding and assured me that they would handle the situation because even they felt like what the employee said was completely out of line. In my original post I also forgot to mention the young lady named Kristen (not sure if that's how she spells her name) because she helped my friend out with her alcoholic beverage and she was amazing and I found out that she was in training. When I heard that I was even more pleased. I'm definitely thinking about returning.

We visited on a Sunday evening and were seated immediately, even without a reservation, for our party of five. The service was excellent, with our food and refills arriving promptly. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the wings, which were some of the best I've ever had! The beachy vibe, seafood, and service were all impeccable.

This place has so much potential if they just get rid of their menu and restart it. Or up the presentation of the food.

The food is good; however the service is absolutely terrible especially if you sit at the bar. Ambiance is great as well. All the bartenders just have this bad vibe about them that it's an inconvenience to them to serve you. Terrible.

Good food! Fish dip was amazing and our entrees were very tasty. We enjoyed the atmosphere and will go back when in the area.

My visit here was unplanned and impromptu on a Sunday night. Ambiance: This place is very large. Great view of the river (this IS Riverview, after all) and lots of fans running to keep the air moving. Music from the bar area is focused on 90s hard rock, grunge, ragaee, ska, that sort of thing. The inside does smell like fish, though I can't tell if it is from the river or the kitchen. Service: I was immediately seated outside by my request. My server came within a minute of me sitting down, was super friendly and attentive. Food: First I ordered an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. It was out very fast and while not strong, it is flavorful. I then ordered the scallops and a cheddar burger. None of the sides appealed to me mostly because of the sugar and carbs (and egg) so I ordered the burger without a side. My server did help direct me and seemed concerned that I did not want a side, but stayed very professional! The scallops are high quality and do not disappoint! Seasoned well along with a tasty mango reduction and a little side "salad" I'd recommend it. The cheddar burger is really delicious. Definitely real sharp cheddar and a seasoned burger patty. Pickles/lettice/onion/tomato are fresh. I don't really eat brioche rolls but from what I could tell it's a good roll. My iced tea was refilled! All in all no complaints. A lot of places phone it in on a Sunday night, but not this one.

I don't really understand why the average for this place is kind of low... I always enjoy myself here. When in Riverview, I really can't think of anywhere else I'd rather go for a nice lunch or a cocktail. I mean, it's by the water, has great drinks, nice decor, it is large with a huge parking lot, and the staff has always been friendly to me. The menu has a nice mix of bar food, seafood, and cool appetizers. It is probably your best option if you cannot make it to the beach.

A cute spot to come for casual drinks with friends, or group dinners with family. I believe they renovated the outside deck which now has a covering. I love that. The service was fast. The only issue was some of our food wasn't hot. But once it was redone the flavors were there.

The food was terrible had the wedge salad and it was mostly core lol a SALAD, lol my partner got the fish and chips and it was bland, my friend got the grouper basket and it was good. The vibe was awesome though, I'll come back for the drinks. Our waitress checked on us rarely. I asked what the cheapest top shelf tequila they had she said casamigos so I got it, later I asked for Don Julio, wasn't till I got my receipt that I realized it was the same price ‍ But once again the vibe was awesome.

Fun restaurant right on the river Great service and staff We will be returning especially when guests are in town

The food was amazing i loved the chicken tenders my brother got lobster with some random sauce he said was grat

I left a review a couple days ago that was not a good review but no one from Tiki Docks bothered to respond.........just a thank you for letting us know would have been nice. But with them not bothering to respond just says everything about their operation. Their attitude, like their service is flacid. I will NEVER be back to this shithole.

We had dinner here a few weeks ago. We sat near the large water feature, which looks like it doesn't work any more. But other than that, we seriously enjoyed the food. Staff were amazing and great with suggestions and answering our questions at our first visit. We will return.

I want to shout out Tori and Remi, both whom made sure I was one satisfied customer . I stopped by to have my favorite dish, which I was craving, to only find out it was removed from their menu . Tori immediately went to speak to someone (Remi) and both made it happen, while ensuring it was just as delicious as ever! Thank you guys, it was a great way to close out my Birthday weekend! Very thankful indeed!!

Update. Coconut Shrimp was excellent. Also, see my full 4-star review from four months ago.

So disappointed with the new cover on the patio and the removal of the thatched roof over the bar. The nice part of the tiki dock was sitting outside in the open air. Now with this new industrial lanai cover it is dark and cold and has you feeling closed in. The food has always been more disappointing and we would truly go for drinks and sitting out on the patio but now it is no longer the reason to go here.