The tiki hut restaurant is located in the marina and offers a unique dining experience for guests, who can watch boats being lifted in and out of the water while they eat. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and offers affordable prices, with a menu featuring only canned beers and drinks (no liquor). The view of the canal and sunset from the restaurant is stunning, providing the perfect setting to sit back and take in the sights and sounds of the water.

The Menu:

Highlights about the restaurant:

• New England style Maine lobster roll served hot or cold
• Daily specials
• Gator bites (not battered, just spiced – very rare to find naked gator meat in Florida)
• Fried seafood such as fried oyster, fried clam, fish and chips
• burgers and other apps
• dog friendly
• You can come here by boat via the canal (read here to see why it’s important you rent a house on the “Direct access” side of Hernando Beach
• This restaurant is our favorite spot for lunch, located 5 minutes away from our Airbnb homes on Gulf Winds circle or Lily Drive

The tiki hut restaurant in the marina offers a variety of menu items including daily specials, fried seafood, and a popular Maine lobster roll. Despite being cooked in a food truck, the food is of high quality and you would never know the difference. Prices at the restaurant are affordable, making it a popular choice among locals.

The owner is originally from Danvers, Massachusetts, so if you’re looking for an authentic northeast lobster roll, this is where you’ll find one. It is served with traditional mayo, or served hot with melted butter. If you’re lucky, sometimes they feature a two-for-one price on lobster rolls once in a while.

The Ambience

If you’re looking for a restaurant with a laid-back and fun ambiance, then you’ll definitely want to check out this spot located in the marina. Not only is it situated right by the water on the canal side, providing a picturesque setting, but it’s also a blast to watch the boat lift as they take boats in and out of the water while you’re eating lunch. This is also a great place to watch the sunset, so be sure to bring your dog and enjoy the evening together. The menu features a variety of delicious New England seafood dishes.

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Our Recommendation

Go here on a nice sunny day. They close early (7pm) on weeknights and 8pm on weekends – also closed if weather is bad. Very friendly atmosphere and chill. Highly recommended. If all the gator meat you’ve ever eaten is battered and deep fried, you’ll appreciate the naked gator meat (with a dry rub) here. You can taste the meat so much better!