Dirty Birds
https://www.dirtybirdstikibar.com/
142 Minuteman Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
I'm a classic tiki afficionado, but also somebody who appreciates Florida coastal style tiki bars for what they are and their own distinct vibes. After hearing the buzz about a huge new tiki bar that opened in Cocoa, I was not expecting too much. Walking up, it looked big, and very nice. A gigantic outdoor thatched bar, with a sprawling outdoor space and seating, and a stage with live music. Nothing garish, no party city tikis that I saw - just a relaxed, friendly, lively, and very nice Florida style tiki bar. This outdoor portion sets a new, high bar for Florida style tiki bars IMO.
But I was certainly not expecting what awaited us when we entered their indoor bar, the Roost:
https://www.dirtybirdstikibar.com/the-roost/
Roost photos and a write up here:
https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/dirty-birds-tiki-bar-grill-cocoa-beach-62985/
Yelp photos (any photo with lauhala matting, tapa lamps, fish floats or Polynesian weapons are from the Roost):
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dirty-birds-tiki-bar-and-grill-cocoa-beach
Atmosphere: The inside bar is very well done. Very much classic tiki, but also modern. Not enough clutter on the shelves, walls, or the ceiling to give that heavy tiki atmoshere, but it still absolutely works. Very much its own thing, but Typhoon Timmy designed it, and it's a very well done balance. Almost restrained.
Drinks: The Roost bartenders seem to know their stuff and all seem to be into tiki. They have a classic tiki drink menu which is pretty small, but they say it will expand this year to bring in more classics. Well made cocktails. Their mai tai represents their twist on it (with the rums), but it's still a classic mai tai and was really well made.
Music: kind of reminded me of a mix of Frankies and Trader Sam's (and Tikis in Virginia Beach if anybody's been there)- a mix of exotica, Hawaiiana, and surf.
Food: Typical coastal Florida fare. Seafood, burgers, tacos, conch, some very solid brisket dishes. Food was very good.
Only open until 9PM at the moment. Hopefully the hours expand with their drink menu.
More than worth a visit or a detour if you're in the area. FWIW, I'd say it's worth a drive even if you're in the Orlando area.
https://www.dirtybirdstikibar.com/
142 Minuteman Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
I'm a classic tiki afficionado, but also somebody who appreciates Florida coastal style tiki bars for what they are and their own distinct vibes. After hearing the buzz about a huge new tiki bar that opened in Cocoa, I was not expecting too much. Walking up, it looked big, and very nice. A gigantic outdoor thatched bar, with a sprawling outdoor space and seating, and a stage with live music. Nothing garish, no party city tikis that I saw - just a relaxed, friendly, lively, and very nice Florida style tiki bar. This outdoor portion sets a new, high bar for Florida style tiki bars IMO.
But I was certainly not expecting what awaited us when we entered their indoor bar, the Roost:
https://www.dirtybirdstikibar.com/the-roost/
Roost photos and a write up here:
https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/dirty-birds-tiki-bar-grill-cocoa-beach-62985/
Yelp photos (any photo with lauhala matting, tapa lamps, fish floats or Polynesian weapons are from the Roost):
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dirty-birds-tiki-bar-and-grill-cocoa-beach
Atmosphere: The inside bar is very well done. Very much classic tiki, but also modern. Not enough clutter on the shelves, walls, or the ceiling to give that heavy tiki atmoshere, but it still absolutely works. Very much its own thing, but Typhoon Timmy designed it, and it's a very well done balance. Almost restrained.
Drinks: The Roost bartenders seem to know their stuff and all seem to be into tiki. They have a classic tiki drink menu which is pretty small, but they say it will expand this year to bring in more classics. Well made cocktails. Their mai tai represents their twist on it (with the rums), but it's still a classic mai tai and was really well made.
Music: kind of reminded me of a mix of Frankies and Trader Sam's (and Tikis in Virginia Beach if anybody's been there)- a mix of exotica, Hawaiiana, and surf.
Food: Typical coastal Florida fare. Seafood, burgers, tacos, conch, some very solid brisket dishes. Food was very good.
Only open until 9PM at the moment. Hopefully the hours expand with their drink menu.
More than worth a visit or a detour if you're in the area. FWIW, I'd say it's worth a drive even if you're in the Orlando area.
