Kalua Beach Bar - Bar & grill in Tavares - 181 S Joanna Ave, USA

Kalua Beach Bar is an exclusively outdoor-only bar with covered outdoor tables for anyone coming for a meal. There are no indoor areas - be warned. There are also tables right on the lake and in a man-made sand pit. The atmosphere feels fun for a bar venue, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here unless I just wanted the view (on a day that wasn't boiling hot). I imagine it's lively at night too. The food was okay. I couldn't put my finger on what type of seasoning was used on the burger, and the fries I think came with Cajun seasoning. The fish used in fish n chips was not the typical cod - maybe tilapia or catfish? I think I expected more of a Hawaiian themed menu based on the name of the restaurant, but it wasn't bad overall. I will say the staff was incredibly friendly. The tables were clean and well kept. I'm really happy it was cool and overcast during our visit, the view was so relaxing, although there is music being played overhead.

The setting is great, right on the water. The food and drinks were very good. The only complaint I had was that the music was so loud you couldn't hear the person right next to you unless you yell in their ear.

Meeting some friends for a boat ride, we ordered to-go lunches. I'm not kidding...my fish tacos and my Wife's burger took 50 minutes to arrive. All our server could do was apologize. She did give me an additional beer. Luckily my our friends who provided the boat ride were polite and patient. I really couldn't understand why there was such a long delay. Since my credit card had been run, I couldn't just walk away. As for our meals, my fish tacos were great. Wife reported, her burger was very good. But the wait for these lunches will cause me to avoid Kalua next time.

Had a great lunch here at the Kalua Bar. It's right on Lake and has a great atmosphere. I've been here a few times before. Food and service were always on point. It's all outdoor seating, and was never too busy to find a spot to sit. It's definitely a must try if you're in the Tavares area looking for a bite to eat on the water. You can even dock your boat here if you're out fishing on that lake.

The location where this restaurant Is located is beautiful, HOWEVER, if its busy which is often, good luck with service. Went today and a little girl (waitress) wearing a brown sweatshirt with 2 braided pigtails was awful. She never came to our table so we can order food. I went up to her to order 2 beers. Well, she couldn’t remember 2 beers and said I’ll be back but my husband was so thirsty I went to the bar to get them. And that was it! She never returned so we could order food so we left. Awful, awful service 80% of the time I’ve been here. Your staff can’t handle the tables its had, let alone the ones you just added. Awwwwww GREED. Its a beautiful thing :/

3.5 if I am honest. The shrimp platter was good for the price. The French dip was so so at best. The wait staff was outstanding. The music was okay. This is more a bar/pitstop. Very convenient if you are boating. Definitely would not go out of my way to eat here.

Really chill vibe. Live music on the water front. My server Kyla is AWESOME! She is a hard worker with a great personality.

Good food and atmosphere, and the servers are pleasant. The outside deck offers a great view of the lake and the seaplanes coming and going. There is parking aplenty around this restaurant. Go. You will like it there.