Rum Row Tiki Bar

If you read the last part of my first review, you'll see that I unfortunately was afraid they would do exactly what they did. We went back today and while it was still good, definitely wasn't as good as it was last time. The jerk chicken plate removed the beans, changed the rice, and got rid of the sauce so it wasn't as good though it was a bit less dry than last time. They also removed the Ropa Vieja from the menu which was our favorite.My husband had the Cuban sandwich and was not impressed. The fries with it were good. The drinks were still great. Service was friendly but slow (drinks, food, and waitress all slow). Another in our party got the blackened salmon which was really good. Unfortunately, I was so nervous they would remove or change the menu to be worse, which is a common theme I've noticed with 4 different restaurants by these owners now, so I was so bummed to see that's exactly what happened. Such a cool vibe, great drinks, and a really cool new patio - but the food needs a bit of work - bring back the Ropa Vieja and the better jerk chicken!

Have heard lots on socials and even got a recommendation from a co-worker to check this place out. We heard from our server that they were recovering from the nearby river flooding, so they used that time to redesign the menu a bit! Inside Shakopee House, it was really easy to find. Plenty of lot parking! As you enter, turn right and the stairs are against the far wall. I will say that space is aesthetically pleasing and feels polished...BUT it's too dark. I know they are going for the speakeasy aesthetic, but it doesn't serve mysterious, just annoyingly dark. Our server was lovely and provided great recommendations! Now the drinks and food were a mixed bag. I had the Years of Darkness, an old fashioned-inspired Rum cocktail, which I loved and would absolutely order again. My partner ordered the Hoochie Coochie, which was a heavily-iced, too lime-forward cocktail, with not enough nuance for the pricetag. Wouldn't recommend. Lastly, we split the Shrimp Sliders. The shrimp was delish, especially with the mayo and pineapple salsa, but I would have greatly preferred it on a Kings Hawaiian roll versus the generic dinner roll they served it on. Zero points for plating and $12 during happy hour for two sliders landed this one at an "avoid" as well. Wins for aesthetic (mostly) and Years of Darkness, skip the sliders and Hoochie Coochie. A cool spot to grab a drink before a dinner reservation but definitely not worthy of a main destination.

Bar moved to back of tequila butcher. You can order from their menu or tequila butcher's menu. Vibes are not tiki bar but drinks are 10/10. The bar is a nice place to sit back with friends. It's not psycho suzie but it's definitely worth a visit. If you like rum this place has amazing stiff rum drinks. We ended up getting food from tequila butcher menu and the appetizers were solid. In the summer they have a nice patio as well. It kind of felt like tequila butcher absorbed the tiki bar form shakopee. But not in a bad way. If you need night out with friends or date night this a solid choice. The staff was great and friendly as well.

Rum Row Tiki Bar:After the meal we ventured down the staircase to try out the speakeasy cocktails.Years of Darkness ("Old-Fashioned" - Larry Cumberbatch - 1938) | 1938 Black Pot Still Jamaican Rum, Lightly Aged Pot Still Jamaican Rum, Pimento Dram, Petite Canne Shrum, Xocolatl Mole Bitters, and Angostura Bitters

I cannot believe that a place like this is almost in my own backyard! I have fallen in love with tiki bar culture in the last couple of years but sadly Minnesota doesn't have much of a scene. But Rum Row aims to change all that. Before I dive in, keep in mind that this place is in it's infancy. Staff and wait times are slow and the kinks are getting worked out. Give it time and it will all fall into place, if anything, this place is headed in the right direction. The first thing this place gets right is that the bar is "hidden" as all good tiki grottos should be. This one finds itself in the basement of Dangerfields. After you descend the stairs, you are transported to a dark, dimly lit room with palm and bamboo lining the walls (and also fake plastic brick, ha), but it really sets the mood. The only bright light comes from the bar and huge rum display behind it.For rum selection, they have a lot to choose from ranging from all parts of the world. The drink menu is composed of many classic tiki drinks from famous curators such as Trader Vic, Don the Beachcomber, etc. As a tiki nut, I recognized many of the sources where these recipes came from, somebody did their homework here. I tried the Three Dots and a Dash and it was a perfect tiki cocktail. Not too sweet, layered, and detailed in the sips. I took a peek behind the bar and was satisfied to see that many of the syrups appear to be homemade and the juices fresh pressed. Nothing replaces the taste of fresh lime juice and homemade orgeat. I give this place 5 stars because of the authenticity and experience they aim to create. It is on the right path to success. The only thing this place is missing is the ability to purchase tiki mugs and barware with your drink or have exclusive merchandise to purchase separately. As a tiki collector, it is like not having a gift shop attached to a tourist attraction. I want my shirt (er, tiki mug) after my trip has concluded. If you are looking for just a bar, this place may not be for you. This is a TIKI bar so that means a certain culture and methodology is followed to bring the guests a certain experience just like what you might find at a speakeasy or pub bar. This place is not a pub, speakeasy, or hometown bar, it is a TIKI bar. If you are looking for those types of bars, the one upstairs in the restaurant will be to your liking. Drinks may take longer because there is a lot of steps to making them, just give it time and relax. You are on vacation time now.

I think this might be one of my favorite spots for drinks & a bite yet. With a smaller (and more carribean & only rum) menu, you still have a handful of delicious items to choose from. I wish I would've let my phone eat first because I promise you I would've had so many more pictures. Here are the main things you need to know:Perfect spot for groups - why go downtown to a bar when you can have the experience of one right in Shakopee? Tons of seating in the basement floor with a bit of a speakeasy feel. While some people might just come here to drink, I highly recommend grabbing a bite, too. You'll end up staying much longer! We ordered a LOT, but here are my "eh" experiences:The Cubano - dry, too much condiments to try to liven up the taste. Sushi taco trio - I just should've known, let's be honest. I wouldn't get it again. Nope. Here are my "YES, I want more" experiences: Jerk chicken skewers - seriously so damn good, felt like I was in Jamaica again. All of the flavor combinations were on point. The blind tiger - yes, yes, and yes. We ordered 3 batches and I ate almost all of them every single time.Calypso chicken wings - simple and to the point, not too outlandish for your picky eater and a crowd please for the table.

Meh. What a let down. Unfortunately we had two very lackluster experiences in back to back weeks with Shakopee House and then Rum Row Tiki Bar. I mentioned in my other review it's possible that some of this has changed since we went as we went within the first month or so of opening but we haven't felt like venturing out to try again. Will we eventually? Probably, but it's certainly not on the short list of places we think of going when we want to stop out for a drink or two.We stopped by after attending an event nearby and thought why not have a few drinks for a night cap? As always, the parking lot is a mess. I won't go into this too much, but just know if you're going to be swinging by here or Shakopee house to be prepared to circle the parking lot and/or park in an adjacent lot and walk over. Both times we visited someone had blocked off one of the lanes to the other parking lot effectively making it useless. So annoying, stressful, and chaotic. Never a way you want to start/end your evening.Now the good things: the decor and remodel of this place is incredible! I could look at this stuff for hours. The idea of the hidden bar is fun too - unless you don't like the booze they are serving (which I don't, I think it was a tequila bar) then you can't partake in it which was a little bit of a let down but I get it. The drinks were good! However, if you're going to call yourself a tiki bar, I need these drinks to be served in tiki glasses, over garnished, and obnoxious! Tiki bar's are supposed to be an experience! Unfortunately that's lacking a bit here.Things to be improved upon: service!! Ugh, we drew the short end of the stick when we arrived for our night cap, it was very clear to us that our server was new new, not inexperienced new, flat out first day new. We saw her once, and then when we paid our bill. We had bartenders/hosts/and other servers take our drinks (the two sets we could get) and deliver our drinks, and remove our drinks. I kid you not, we were there for an extended period of time simply because no one checked on us and our server was no where to be found for us to flag her down. We did see a handful of other servers who were simply killing it, so we could've had better service but unfortunately did not. On top of this, they put us at a two top high top near the BATHROOM. Like right next to the bathroom doors. Talk about a mood killer. I'd recommend relocating that table or getting rid of it all together.Overall, meh meh meh. We were very disappointed in this one.

Tiki barWe had the Knickerbocker, Years of Darkness, and Batten Down the Hatches for cocktails. The drinks were all winners, if you are unsure trust the assistance of the servers. They were spot on with their suggestions.We had the Cubano and the Papas Rellenas for food. The Cubano was what you would expect and was good, the papas rellenas while good were just lacking in the wow factor and were missing the crispy exterior I was expecting.Overall great place for drinks it's top notch, for food it's good. It's pretty dark in here so we did the get any good food pics. It shares the lot with the upstairs restaurant so it can look packed and still have tons of room downstairs.

Wow, this was a nice surprise I had no idea this was here or had this kinda potential! They did a beautiful job with the remodel. It's totally tiki! The entrance to this speakeasy alone is filled with so many details. It's a fantastic way to feel like you could escape the winter snow. The service was charming even though there was a wait. It was a busy place and we did not make any kind of reservation. But once seated we were well taken care of. THE DRINKS!! They were so fun and I have NEVER had my drink served with a banana created to look like a dolphin before. That was amazing. Still feel I got a full portion even tho there was a dolphin in my cup. The Rum selection is massive. The drink was made very well and excited to try others. I think this is a great spot to grab some drinks after a meal upstairs at Shakopee House even tho they served quite a few appetizer options there. I am so happy Shakopee has added place like this!

What a fun place! Set in the basement of The Shakopee House restaurant; it is reminiscent of a Speak-Easy. Great atmosphere with a Tiki-Bar theme with the largest selection of Rum I have ever seen. The waitstaff were fantastic and really made the experience! Highly recommend you stop in for the experience!