This place is AWESOME.
Walked in from the beach with my family for lunch after half mile stroll. Was shouted at basically by woman bartender with nasty attitude that the property was on “lock down” because there was lightning in the area. And no service was available. Yet there were about 10 people at the bar drinking. So I asked, can we at least get drinks? She repeated loudly “it’s a Marriott policy that we are on lockdown and nothing will be served!” Apparently people at the bar are immune to the lightning somehow??? Apparently it’s also Marriott policy to order rude/ignorant bartenders. So nasty. I’m a Marriott Platinum member and credit card holder. To be treated that way when I walk in with my family is a disgrace.Do yourself a favor and go to the tiki bar at Lido Beach Resort. Same/better food selections and drinks were $10 less EACH. OH, and the staff was very nice. Lastly, they were open without some stupid “policy” Stay away from Ritz.
After a great day on Lido Key beach, three of us decided to end our day with a cocktail at the Tiki bar. The view was very pretty but there must be better places on the island to get a post beach drink. Save your money and go somewhere else where the drinks are good and the service is friendly.
Wanted to find a restaurant/bar that was actually on the beach. Found this through internet searches. It’s attached to the Ritz-Carlton. You can’t park there though unless your staying there for big$$$$$$. Parking is not that far if not busy. Maybe a 8-12 min walk. Bar is nice, on beach but service is slow, expensive and food was real bad. If your rich, not hungry and want a good view, try it out. People were friendly. Not trying to leave a bad review, personally will not go back. Great beach and view though.
After being told we couldn't lunch at Ridley's Porch (since we weren't staying at the Ritz) we were ushered to this tiki bar on their property. We ordered 2 bloody mary's and asked for ice water. Our waiter (Aaron) pointed to a cooler and said "help yourself" (really, at the Ritz Carlton??) We had to ask twice more for some ice. We ordered lunch, mine was chicken quesadillas and my husband had a hot dog. We had to chase down Aaron to order a second drink, a beer for us both, and he disappeared to flirt with the hostess again. We were presented with the check (not being asked if we wanted anything else) and it was $90 (really, for quesadillas and a hot dog??) Oh, sorry, the bloody mary was tito's vodka, a type we didn't request (and $15 each in a plastic cup!). Save your money, go down the street to the Drift Kitchen and Bar! Better service, food and view!
Lifo Beach is amazing and definitely a place I will vome bach to. The Tiki bar parrtner or owned by Ritz Cariton, is not recommended. Food is poor and drinks not safe. I purchased a nachos for my birthday and expected to lunch in there. Nachos costed 20 dollars its more like chips and cheese. Piña Colada was 12 and had no liquor, it also came with a bug, a little protein for you. Next day I when to the pavilion, one mile away, great atmosphere, great food and great drinks.
Best atmosphere and service on Lido Key.
Waiter was nice, drinks were great. Bill was overcharged. When asked waiter about it, he admitted he made us and charged us for more expensive drinks and offered no apology or solution. No telling how many people he has done this to expecting them not to notice. Watch your bill.
Loved it
South Lido Beach is my favorite and just a short walk up the beach is a fabulous place for lunch! Grilled Mahi BLT is amazing! It’s a little bit expensive because it’s the Ritz, but man is it worth it!! No shirt, no shoes, no problem.