Christopher Atkinson
Came here after a night of activities in Sanford. The place is usually packed, but we were able to get a table for two, luckily. The ambiance is about half of what this place is all about. It’s very Trader Sam’s, including a lot of neat Disney memorabilia on the shelves on the walls behind the bar.
Dark and stormy tiki bar vibes. The service was super friendly, and the food and bev came out very timely. The drinks were great, and they had a really nice mocktail menu. You can come and enjoy a nice drink without getting alcohol.
We also ordered a burger from their limited food menu. It was very good. Not in competition for best burger in Orlando or anything, but the flavors were on point, and bun was nice and soft, and the furikake dusted crinkle cut fries were the perfect side item.
Overall, this place was very cool, and if you haven’t come here yet, you need to.
… moreFletcher Rood
11/10, great experience. Drinks were amazing, boozy and well balanced originals and classic tiki options with house made syrups the way it should be. They also whipped up a delicious mocktail for my friend so there’s something for everyone. Matt and Clay were both great hosts/servers/bartenders. Give em a visit.
… moreJordan Zaner
Another stop on my October tiki tour, finally made it to the infamous Suffering Bastard, way out in Sanford, FL.
Hidden inside Tuffy’s Music Box by a thin red line is a nondescript door leading to a hidden gem.
The bar is through and through tiki, oozing with exotica and charm. The menu is chalked full of nice original cocktails and spins on the Don and Vic classics.
Don’t miss the astronaut, or Vic’s bastard as namesake, and be sure to leave with a DD. The small bites were great, and even though it was small, the ambiance was everything.
5/5, make sure you hit this spot before it moves locations to Orlando.
… moreCraig Goodsell
We felt the drinks had lots of ice. I know drinks have ice but most places use the sonic ice the absorbs liquid and not solid kind. We also loved the honesty of the waitress when asked about a sauce that came with the furikake fries. Both were tasty. Overall we enjoyed the experience.
… moreLuis Palau
This place blew my mind! Great drinks, excellent service, and delicious food. Quaint, great decor that really transports you. Drinks were uniquely tiki! Nice selection, knowledgeable bartenders, and good food selection. Too bad they’re not open earlier, but that’s maybe a blessing . It’s inside Tuffy’s Music Box.
… moreDouglas Hall
The drinks and the service here are definitely top-notch. Be careful these drinks are decorative and taste delicious but they still pack a punch. It’s hard to limit yourself just to a couple drinks every one of them are so delicious and so unique. I really enjoy the vibe even though it’s a pretty small place when you sit down it feels like you have your own private little area. The service was great the place was busy we still got our drinks in a timely manner and enjoyed the atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this for just about anything but a date night this place is amazing and guaranteed to impress.
… moreTim Brown
I’m usually a dive-bar kind of guy but I was motivated to find something a little nicer tonight. I stopped in solo and ordered a Mai Tai. The cocktail was magnificent! Multi-dimensional… The variety of flavors combined with the well-chosen garnishes delivered a fantastic ride. After a long week, being able to drop the phone and bask in the experience was exactly what I needed. Note: If you’re in a hurry, this is not the place for you. It takes time to craft these cocktails. Slow your roll or you’ll be frustrated. It’s worth the wait, or they’ll make it right. Really.
… moreDixie Brady
My husband and I visited Suffering Bastard for the first time Saturday 3/29. Easily one of the top tiki bars I’ve visited. It’s very small with a great traditional tiki atmosphere, leaning into creepy, which I loved. We each had three drinks: Astronaut, Port Light, Jean Claude Pandan, Cat 5 Hurricane, a classic mojito…and one I’m forgetting the name of. They were all delicious and STRONG (they do give strength ratings on the menu so we knew what we were getting into). They were also beautiful, like pictures in a magazine. Perfect glassware choices and garnishes. Meticulously put together. The Astronaut was served with colored blinking light in it and a half-lime full of boba pearls (which I think were boozy too?). The hurricane had a busted umbrella pick. And the most stunning mojito I’ve ever had the honor of drinking. The service was fantastic – we didn’t have reservations but they fit us in and let us know when there were a couple bar stools free. The 3 bartenders/servers that night were impeccable. Extremely knowledgeable about the drinks and able to make recommendations. Very friendly and commendably tolerant of drunk patrons who like Ghostbusters (we’re sorry). I bought 3 different glasses which were also beautiful and reasonably priced – I had to buy all 3. Definitely a place worth visiting.
… moreCristian Bernal M.
Our usual spot to have a great time with friends. The service is excellent, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and everything is fantastic. They have great deals and prices. If you go alone, you’ll still have fun because everyone is very friendly, and you’ll easily find someone to make a good conversation.
… moreBrigitte Stanford
Such a wonderful find in Sanford, a tiki bar that will make you feel as if you are in Hawaii even on a cold night. The drinks, food and service were top notch. We had the Witch Doctor and Astronaut cocktails which are probably 2 of the strongest drinks on the menu but the bartender gave us fair warning! We also had the sliders and fries which both had a Hawaiian flair and a great accompaniment to our cocktails. Reservations are required and it is located in the Tuffy’s Music Box building; a private oasis.
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