Kalua Beach Bar

181 S Joanna Ave, Tavares
(352) 609-5910

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Bobbye Brookhart Gore

I absolutely adore this charming tiki beach bar for its inviting atmosphere, situated by the lake with breathtaking sunsets that create the perfect backdrop. The food and drinks are just as delightful, making it a must-visit spot. Easy access by water, golf cart, cars and seaplane.

Lynda McGee

Great place for drinks and to listen to band. Bar service slow but the young guy made the wait ok.he was awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Cody Argerbright

Nicole took pictures of the remaining whiskey they had to show me what they had because they were out of what I wanted. Above & beyond as always, best server at Kalua.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julie Kuenzel

Really good food right on the beach. Service isn't always the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheesesteak, Sand Bar Burger

michael kelley

Always love going to hang out at Kalua . Especially since its on the water . Have good live music on the weekends and have a great time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Davidson

Sunny December day with great friends at the Kalus Beach Bar. Had their blackened fish tacos with an Arnold Palmer and it hit the spot. Would definitely visit again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John JB Duncan

My wife & I drive up from Orlando to KBB,we love the Food & location on the Lake!
Entertainment wise we enjoy the different Bands! One in particular Blackwater Gold Rush with Awesome lead singer Stephanie Stone!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Aaron Cheeseman

Great view, food and service

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rodney Risner

Caiden was amazing. Thank you. Great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tavis Adams

Lovely place good live music šŸŽ¶ šŸŽµ

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lindsay Bailey

My husband and I actually met here 10 years ago, I used to work here and we returned last week around 6pm for a date night. You can’t beat the view and the place looks amazing!! It was obviously a seat yourself situation, we’d noticed the bartender notice us so we took our time, picked our table (took a bit because they’re all covered in bird poop) and then we waited … with no, hi be right over, or anything, she just chilled at the end of the bar finishing her conversation. Then we were ā€œgreetedā€ with the bartender saying ā€œmenusā€ as the she placed them and silverware on the table. Only after she started walking away did she remember… turn around and say ā€œdid you want something to drink?ā€ Unfortunately, this is the kind of service we expect when we come here so we were prepared with our order and tried to laugh off the terrible service. The fried pickles were overflowing out of the basket and paired with the world’s smallest ranch … they were awesome but after about 6 we were out of ranch and our server didn’t come by again until she had our food so we could ask for more. Our food was missing items and looked completely ridiculous with a huge piece of fish on a hotdog bun …but it was all very tasty. Also worth noting, the music being played by the bartender did NOT correspond with the bar crowd. It was so awkward and seeing that it was her choosing it was very cringe. When she dropped the check she had her phone in her hand and was using it … didn’t say thank you. Didn’t even make eye contact, never mind the fact that I couldn’t get another drink because she didn’t return to the table, or that both of our dinner plates were missing food. I couldn’t tell you her name as I was never told but she really should consider a new career path seeing as how she couldn’t be further from a people person. So the atmosphere would be awesome with crowd appropriate music and the food is delicious but this service was absolutely the worst I’ve ever had and for that we can no longer support this business.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

linda kurz

Cool little dive like bar on the shore of Lake Dora (i think)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Sam Tedder

Lake side view

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Tina Mangrum

We sat at the bar n we were ignored by the bartender Tues the 21st. She refused to multi task.Teo beers was what we were trying to order,your untalented staff is costing you money.Thats the second time we have tried to enjoy your bar.Your bartenders are not allowing that to happen.Who is hiring the service ppl w no service skills is the question.

Service: 1

Rich weisberg

6 people in the restaurant. Waited 45 minutes, no food. No lettuce in entire place. No manager available. Only 2 staff members. Would never go back

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

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