Rafiki Tiki Bar & Grill

I love going to Rafiki Tiki! I have gone several times on a Friday or Saturday night. I really love the atmosphere. There has been live music which was really fun. Their drinks are really good. I usually get the blue drink. I have gotten steak tacos which were delicious. I have also gotten the Captain crunch chicken sandwich, which was delicious. It was crunchy and sweet.

Rafiki Tiki Bar & Grill is an oceanfront outdoor patio restaurant located in the beautiful Riviera Beach Marina Village in Florida. The restaurant is grate for a casual date night to unwind while having a few drinks, 2 for 1 during happy hour. Chips and queso/salsa were both very delicious. Gabby was my waitress and she was very bubbly, friendly and efficient definitely a plus. I would go back again just for Gabby and for the food.

+3

Wonderful weekly specials, very well put together menu with various menu options without having too many choices, nicely proportionized servings! We had there mozzarella cheese sticks.. Ihad Tuna Cerviche and my husband had The Swiss, ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT! I 😋Great choices of wines, beers, and mixed cocktails! This place was way trendy and all the staff were very friendly.

+1

Great place that was tucked out of the way but a great place to go after the Manatee exhibit. Good fresh food with decent drinks. The service was good considering they were packed for lunch. Nice, easy and accommodating. I wish the places in Florida were slightly cheaper in price, on drinks and food because we would have stayed a little longer to drink and relax if it were.

Here on a Tuesday evening for happy hour which starts at 4pm! Sasha one of the few great bartenders here is serving me up lavishly. The view of and atmosphere lovely as usual!

+5

Wow - one word! The staff was beyond friendly, ambiance was phenomenal, music was amazing, food was shockingly perfect. It’s a tiki bar and grill, I would have settled for ordinary, but received amazing! This place is sure to please and as a local, we will go back again! Free parking, local coconuts for sale (if you don’t own your own) inter coastal waterways, beautiful walking area and their drinks are fantastic (they don’t go lite on the alcohol either!) We will go back again!

+2

The best of peanut island. After a qhole day of paddleboarding, nothin better than Rafiki. I don't like raw fish, but the ceviche is incredible. The team is cool.

I can say definitively how incredible the staff (and food) is. Desiree went out of her way to help me save my “water resistant” phone (after a water incident) which I’m writing this review from. Can’t thank her enough! Good food, great people, what’s not to love?? I’m definitely coming back.

afiki Tiki Bar – Riviera Beach Marina, West Palm Beach Fantastic place to end a perfect day on the water. 🌊☀️ Located right on the marina in Riviera Beach, Rafiki Tiki Bar has the relaxed Florida vibe every boater loves. After a full day out on the boat, this is the ideal stop to dock, grab a drink, and watch the sunset. Great tiki atmosphere, fresh ocean breeze, cold drinks, and a very fun crowd. The views of the boats and marina make the experience even better. Perfect for boaters, friends, and anyone who enjoys the simple luxury of ending the day by the water. Highly recommended if you’re around West Palm Beach / Riviera Beach Marina. 🍹 Great drinks ⚓ Perfect boating stop 🌅 Amazing sunset vibe

Came here for dinner during our girls trip! The food was excellent- so flavorful and big portions! Wait staff were super friendly and while we sat outside it was nice and breezy. It was rnb night and music was good! Would go back!

Absolutely beautiful GEM! The service was amazing S/O to Maggie! The mango marg is a hit! Good Food Good Vibes! Rum Punch over Painkiller!

Came here after peanut island. Fantastic service and the appetizers were great! Good prices and nice views of the boats. Thanks!

First of all thank you to Natalie ⛳🙏 for the wonderful service! Highly recommend this restaurant right by the water.. Reasonable $ cost, good fresh food fast ⏩ Amazing experience and once again thank you Natalie! Love your zest and for somebody who just started you knew the menu and everything there very well😁💯 "The chief" Harold Peck Jr

Was in the area from Phoenix and had a few hours to kill so I came here for lunch since I liked the name and the menu looked good. Sat at the bar and ordered the Buena Noche rice bowl which was delicious! Loved the laid back atmosphere and the beer on tap, highly recommend coming through for a bite and a drink near the water!

Really like this out of the way bar/restaurant over looking a Marina and type of park. Have had great experience the few times we've come for happy hour. Service has always been great and a great selection of draft beers. Chips and salsa very good. Haven't eaten anything else so can't comment on food nor inside seating as we've always hung outside....but nice ambiance outside. Look forward to a return visit. 10-4-24: stopped in for some dinner, decided on the Rifiki burger that did not disappoint.....the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've had. The place was crowded, Friday night and the Riviera Beach fest going on. Service suffered due to 3 employees calling off work, but the owner was helping to make things the best possible. 10-10-24: Happy hour, good $5 appetizer selection, the empanadas were very good and 2 for 1 beers. They also have wine and we'll drink specials. Courtney was a great server checking often and great sense of humor. 10-15-24: chicken quesadilla was excellent 10-6-25: happy hour food selection has been decreased....and the fritters and chips & cueso were ok. Nate the server was great, nice guy. Not as good as previous visits.

Rafiki Tiki Bar & Grill is fantastic! The coconut shrimp is crispy and bursting with flavor, and the lamb sandwich is juicy and delicious. Their Long Island Ice Tea is perfectly mixed and refreshing. Friendly staff and lively atmosphere make it the ideal spot for great food and drinks. Highly recommend!

Great experience, tacos were a bit dry but overall great place!!! Loved the live band happy hour

Ran into the owner this morning as he was cleaning up and getting ready for the day. I wish we could have come by when he was open. We asked if there was any coffee around the area before we got on the boat and he went out of his way to make our group a pot of coffee. Super nice and friendly I can imagine he runs an awesome business. Everything was in tip top shape.

What a fabulous restaurant!!! We had the fried snapper it was amazing! The rice and beans tied in perfectly!

Everything we ordered tasted great! Good atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Came out to Manatee Lagoon and Rafiki Tiki is close by. Adjacent to the marina with (an obstructed) view of the water. We were seated right away - it was surprisingly not crowded a little before 1 on a Saturday. We ordered a couple specialty drinks (very potent.) When they arrived, we ordered lunch. Everything was delicious! Cuban sandwich, shrimp tacos, and a Mahi sandwich wrap. I believe we will make the trek there again.

This was the third time we have eaten her. We enjoyed eating here and it was very relaxing. We had a view of the fountain. We had Grouper Bites, Mozzarella Sticks, Cheese Burger with Fries, and Chicken Nachos. It was all good! We enjoyed drinks and relaxed the time away. Our server was Kaitlyn and she was awesome! We will be back!

Ashley Sill

Came here for dinner during our girls trip! The food was excellent- so flavorful and big portions! Wait staff were super friendly and while we sat outside it was nice and breezy. It was rnb night and music was good! Would go back!

Shatrice Blue

Absolutely beautiful GEM! The service was amazing S/O to Maggie! The mango marg is a hit! Good Food Good Vibes! Rum Punch over Painkiller!

Zachary Held

Came here after peanut island. Fantastic service and the appetizers were great! Good prices and nice views of the boats. Thanks!

カディーム

Rafiki Tiki Bar & Grill is fantastic! The coconut shrimp is crispy and bursting with flavor, and the lamb sandwich is juicy and delicious. Their Long Island Ice Tea is perfectly mixed and refreshing. Friendly staff and lively atmosphere make it the ideal spot for great food and drinks. Highly recommend!

Alyssa Nestler

Was in the area from Phoenix and had a few hours to kill so I came here for lunch since I liked the name and the menu looked good. Sat at the bar and ordered the Buena Noche rice bowl which was delicious! Loved the laid back atmosphere and the beer on tap, highly recommend coming through for a bite and a drink near the water!

Anthony Barbieri

What a fabulous restaurant!!! We had the fried snapper it was amazing! The rice and beans tied in perfectly!

Bruce Turk

Really like this out of the way bar/restaurant over looking a Marina and type of park. Have had great experience the few times we've come for happy hour. Service has always been great and a great selection of draft beers. Chips and salsa very good. Haven't eaten anything else so can't comment on food nor inside seating as we've always hung outside....but nice ambiance outside. Look forward to a return visit. 10-4-24: stopped in for some dinner, decided on the Rifiki burger that did not disappoint.....the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've had. The place was crowded, Friday night and the Riviera Beach fest going on. Service suffered due to 3 employees calling off work, but the owner was helping to make things the best possible. 10-10-24: Happy hour, good $5 appetizer selection, the empanadas were very good and 2 for 1 beers. They also have wine and we'll drink specials. Courtney was a great server checking often and great sense of humor. 10-15-24: chicken quesadilla was excellent 10-6-25: happy hour food selection has been decreased....and the fritters and chips & cueso were ok. Nate the server was great, nice guy. Not as good as previous visits.

Maria Monahan

Great experience, tacos were a bit dry but overall great place!!! Loved the live band happy hour

Ryan Lazear

Ran into the owner this morning as he was cleaning up and getting ready for the day. I wish we could have come by when he was open. We asked if there was any coffee around the area before we got on the boat and he went out of his way to make our group a pot of coffee. Super nice and friendly I can imagine he runs an awesome business. Everything was in tip top shape.

Palida Suwanpromma

Everything we ordered tasted great! Good atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Ruth Krzyk

Came out to Manatee Lagoon and Rafiki Tiki is close by. Adjacent to the marina with (an obstructed) view of the water. We were seated right away - it was surprisingly not crowded a little before 1 on a Saturday. We ordered a couple specialty drinks (very potent.) When they arrived, we ordered lunch. Everything was delicious! Cuban sandwich, shrimp tacos, and a Mahi sandwich wrap. I believe we will make the trek there again.

Rolling with Rolland

This was the third time we have eaten her. We enjoyed eating here and it was very relaxing. We had a view of the fountain. We had Grouper Bites, Mozzarella Sticks, Cheese Burger with Fries, and Chicken Nachos. It was all good! We enjoyed drinks and relaxed the time away. Our server was Kaitlyn and she was awesome! We will be back!

Lois Oler

Wow - one word! The staff was beyond friendly, ambiance was phenomenal, music was amazing, food was shockingly perfect. It’s a tiki bar and grill, I would have settled for ordinary, but received amazing! This place is sure to please and as a local, we will go back again! Free parking, local coconuts for sale (if you don’t own your own) inter coastal waterways, beautiful walking area and their drinks are fantastic (they don’t go lite on the alcohol either!) We will go back again!

Your Travel Girl

Here on a Tuesday evening for happy hour which starts at 4pm! Sasha one of the few great bartenders here is serving me up lavishly. The view of and atmosphere lovely as usual!

We absolutely loved this place! Service as fantastic and the owner joined us and took care of us like we were family. Lots of sightseeing available, great food, solid cocktails (I had one and it was all I needed if you know what I mean), and a really nice ambiance. They've redone the entire area so it's got some great views, feels clean, and has a real nice vibe. Thanks again for treating our men's baseball team like family. Hope to see you again next time!!

Rafiti Tiki Bar is a hidden gem that’s definitely worth visiting. The atmosphere is pleasant, calm, and relaxed, perfect for unwinding. The service is great—staff are friendly and attentive without hovering or asking too many questions, which I really appreciated. The music sets the vibe just right, and the décor is beautiful, with a well-crafted tropical style. The drink I tried was a bit strong for my taste, probably because I’m not really into alcohol, but overall the experience was great. My boyfriend loved it, so it’s definitely a place we’d go back to. It’s a lovely spot with beautiful décor and a fantastic atmosphere.

Went for lunch. Food was very tasty (for an American place). The kitchen delivered my extra (although not in noted on sides) just the way I liked. Extremely accommodating. I could have had a little more beans or a little cabbage slaw added to my bowl... Anway, the Servers were attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, dining outside can bring nature to want to share your meal...my only negative. Every day in Florida feels like a holiday here: atmosphere, live music, scenery...beautiful in Florida. Will return.

Shawn Lee

We absolutely loved this place! Service as fantastic and the owner joined us and took care of us like we were family. Lots of sightseeing available, great food, solid cocktails (I had one and it was all I needed if you know what I mean), and a really nice ambiance. They've redone the entire area so it's got some great views, feels clean, and has a real nice vibe. Thanks again for treating our men's baseball team like family. Hope to see you again next time!!

estefany chourio zerpa

Rafiti Tiki Bar is a hidden gem that’s definitely worth visiting. The atmosphere is pleasant, calm, and relaxed, perfect for unwinding. The service is great—staff are friendly and attentive without hovering or asking too many questions, which I really appreciated. The music sets the vibe just right, and the décor is beautiful, with a well-crafted tropical style. The drink I tried was a bit strong for my taste, probably because I’m not really into alcohol, but overall the experience was great. My boyfriend loved it, so it’s definitely a place we’d go back to. It’s a lovely spot with beautiful décor and a fantastic atmosphere.

This was a really cute place with the outside greenery music by the marina vibe the service was OK. The restrooms need improvements. The food is great, but there was a lot of flies around.

Cool place. We went out there because Google said they have raw oysters! We arrived and noticed the menu did not have an oysters. After asking our server we found out they have changed their menu. I included pictures of the new menu in my review. We got a couple drinks and the ham croquettes, they were okay.. definitely not authentic. Really cool tiki bar atmosphere.

This cute tiki bar is a gem in riviera beach. Live music, great food, great people. Drinks are great but the atmosphere is what makes this place special, by the bay. I would say the golden hour is the best time to go! I will definitely come back!

Ate here for the first time this week. Great casual atmosphere sitting facing the water and marina. Had the Mahi Mahi sandwich which was very good. Fries were awesome

Food - 3/5 There was nothing wrong, but there also wasn’t anything special about it Service - 3/5 I would say the same for the service. It was pretty average. No complaints but also nothing memorable. Atmosphere - 4/5 I personally loved the vibe and would come back for this alone.

Sara Miracapillo

This cute tiki bar is a gem in riviera beach. Live music, great food, great people. Drinks are great but the atmosphere is what makes this place special, by the bay. I would say the golden hour is the best time to go! I will definitely come back!

Renee Shirley

Food - 3/5 There was nothing wrong, but there also wasn’t anything special about it Service - 3/5 I would say the same for the service. It was pretty average. No complaints but also nothing memorable. Atmosphere - 4/5 I personally loved the vibe and would come back for this alone.

Food tasted delicious 😋. Philly Cheesesteak was loaded with cheese. Buffalo wrap was not to spicy had could've used more chicken. Nachos was a complete let down, expected to be loaded with lettuce(none), chicken and cheese. Did receive salsa and sour cream but it was so little with that many nachos.

+2

It's not terrible, but not outstanding either. Just, ok. For starters, the atmosphere is "beachy" but I wouldn't call it tiki. Not sure if they had too few servers for the crowd. But took a decent amount of time for our mixed drinks. Didn't see our waitress for a bit and needed to get some water. She brought those quickly but mixed drinks took awhile. The captain crunch was very good and I would recommend that; especially as a wrap. My wife had the gyro and said the gyro meat was a little dry and needed more tzatziki. The mixed drinks weren't great but will give you a buzz. The guy singing was hit or miss on songs. Some he did a good job. Others were like bad karaoke. Overall, it's not bad. But with so many outstanding places in the Palm Beach area, there were places we enjoyed more.

+1

This bar is located at the Riviera Beach Marina Village. As its name indicates, this is a Tiki Bar, and consists of an outdoor patio with a bar in the middle of the restaurant. It can be too hot for some people to eat here, but the place is nicely decorated (with a Floridian/Caribbean style) and with the view of the marina. I came here recently with a friend for lunch and we decided to just share a few appetizers: we had chips with salsa and queso, mozzarella sticks, croquetas de jamon, ceviche and tostones. Everything was good (especially the croquetas) but in my opinion is on the expensive side. I had white wine with the food, which was ok. I did find their service a little bit particular though: when we both ordered another glass, they brought us the wine in a plastic cup and poured it in our glasses. They have HH during the weekdays from 4-7pm, and what they offer apparently varies every day: considering their prices, this is the only time I would consider stopping here again for a drink and a bite.

+2

Nice atmosphere, great music butt slow service. We thought the view was going to be on three water but it's on the marina; you'll see boats. Coconut shrimp was delicious; coleslaw was very plain (no flavor at all). Was supposed to be two for one drinks but was never offered a second. I think our waitress was new.

The atmosphere is fun. Not busy at all. Nice view of the water and boats. The bar tender was friendly enough. The food was very good. The 2 star service goes to the kitchen. Our 1 meal that we were sharing took entirely too long. We waited well over 25 minutes.

Michele A

The atmosphere is fun. Not busy at all. Nice view of the water and boats. The bar tender was friendly enough. The food was very good. The 2 star service goes to the kitchen. Our 1 meal that we were sharing took entirely too long. We waited well over 25 minutes.

We showed up to have lunch, met by an very rude and angry man ,can only think he’s the owner or manager? We would have left that moment , but there was no other place near. The waitress was also rude, and we had to wait a long time to even get a drink! The food was ok! Except the ceviche! Do not order it !! Yuck. We will not ever be going back !! Shame as they have a nice Location.

+4

Service was so sloooow! I felt so bad for the people that are on a lunch break for work. My fiance and I always walk out because it was so long. The food was good, but not good enough to make up for the lack of service. There should be an option for no stars!

+5

Sign said wait 2 be seated. We waited, waited & waited, finally asked bartender. “It’s open seating.” Also took a while to get service. Server friendly. Mahi sandwich over priced for portions & quality. $5 Straight iced tea never refilled. Server put 20% tip in for me, based on total not actual food. When I asked, he smiled and shrugged. They charge extra for credit card. kept smelling sugar cookies, didn’t realize hookah bar included in deal. Total for sandwich, tea and tip: $35!!!!

First-time visit to Rafiki Tiki with my wife—left disappointed and grossed out. Unisex restrooms filthy (no TP or towels), gum under the bar counter, sticky/dirty bar top never wiped, weak/melty drinks. Too unsanitary to even try food. Crowd felt a bit rough. Won't be back.

The food was trash. The drinks were trash. They were flies flying around there’s bird in the counter. The appetizer was double trash. It was not worth it. I felt so disgusted after eating this food it was trash and they forced you to give a tip $18 tip 18% tip it was trash. I wish I never went. I’m from New York and it’s trash here at this restaurant and I’ve had better food at different restaurant. Even the Chinese food restaurant was better than this big John’s better pink steak or better this food was trash. and you keep on smelling the smell of gas, which is very dangerous and they said it was normal again. The food was trash. Don’t go here.

Yashika Walker

The food was trash. The drinks were trash. They were flies flying around there’s bird in the counter. The appetizer was double trash. It was not worth it. I felt so disgusted after eating this food it was trash and they forced you to give a tip $18 tip 18% tip it was trash. I wish I never went. I’m from New York and it’s trash here at this restaurant and I’ve had better food at different restaurant. Even the Chinese food restaurant was better than this big John’s better pink steak or better this food was trash. and you keep on smelling the smell of gas, which is very dangerous and they said it was normal again. The food was trash. Don’t go here.