We were pleasantly surprised with our food. This is a typical 'dive' restaurant. Chicken strips was served with country gravy and yummy. My husband order the special... Cheese enchiladas and boracho beans. He really enjoyed it considering this isn't a Mexican restaurant. The kids had a burger and ham&cheese sandwich. They all enjoy their food. The only negative would be the service. It was about 10 mins before my husband had to walk to the bar to get someone's attention to serve us. Also the coke was a little weak. Needed more carbonation. I highly recommend the cheesecake with caramel. Not sure if they make it there or not, but it was very good... Although rich.
Review Source:Great little local bar. Fantastic desserts and a really good club sandwich.....oh and btw...ice cold beer!!!
Ok, it's the next day and I have time to write a full review from the computer vs. the phone.
I stand by my opening. This is a great local bar. Everyone was very friendly, staff and patrons alike. They had a raging fire going and it was perfect on a raw day. We took a table by the fireplace and ordered. Our server/bartender brought ice cold beer and brewed a fresh pot of hot coffee to mix with Kahlua.
Granted it was only a club sandwich and fries, but it was a fantastic club and the fries were very good.
The brownie cheesecake and the Key Lime Pie were very good. For a small town local bar, the presentation was fantastic. There was a fresh lime drizzle for the pie and a wonderful chocolate swirled over the cheesecake.
They had the football game on with gameday food and drink specials.
The service was great. I don't get the bad service reviews. Maybe the different time of year with a short staff issue??? Who knows. But, It's a small beach bar. If it's busy, you may have to wait for table service. If you're impatient, don't be shy. Head to the bar and get what you need. This isn't ever going to be Bennigan's. So, get over it. It is what it is. And that's why you're there!
I can't wait to go back. This will be one of my go to places whenever I'm on Bolivar Peninsula.
Try it out if you are nearby!
I can't wait to return.
Best burger at Crystal Beach. Terrible, terrible service. Â We've been going to Tiki since they opened several years ago and unfortunately the service has been bad since day ONE. Â They just haven't figured out how to manage "sections." Â The burgers make up for the service...Oh, and there's really nowhere else to eat at Crystal Beach.
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