Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Margaret

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Justin was our bartender and he really enjoys his craft! We had several drinks and loved each one. We could have stayed all night but other people have reservations too. So keep in mind when you are booking that you can enjoy at your own pace but others are waiting to come in. The food is pretty good as well, albeit a little pricey. Tiki drinks are handcrafted and well worth the price! Atmosphere is perfect!
   

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   Aldis

   Orlando14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have always enjoyed this bar from its staff to its drinks and food. I would recommend permanent vacation to anyone looking for a fun experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We come here all the time and are never disappointed!
   

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   Amy

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time visiting and holy moly this place is a game changer in terms of bars and hidden speakeasy’s. The food was great, the drinks were fantastic, and the experience was something else!
   

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   Erin

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I cannot recommend Permanent Vacation enough. We love to go to tiki bars whatever city we are in. And this one is the best spot yet! And that’s saying a lot! The drinks are fabulous (make sure you get the pain killer! Best I’ve ever had), the food is great! And the atmosphere is a total vibe!
   

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   Zackery

   Raleigh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our second time coming out to the bar and it was just as great as last time! Truly a fun night out. Only gave one less star to the food only because the kitchen was so far behind it took longer. But our server made it up for us and extended our time . Can’t wait to return in the future .
   

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   Edward

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I went for our anniversary. It was slower than we have seen it on previous visits. This time we chose drinks from the Admiral Hours menu. All the drinks were superb. We split the shrimp kebabs for a small meal. Permanent Vacation is our neighborhood tiki bar, and we always enjoy our visits.
   

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   Joshua

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It started with the Hawaiian shirts, then casually visiting tiki bars, then planning whole trips around them, at which point I feel like I can say I've become a full tikiphile. My wife and I have been to many throughout the Southeast including The Bahi Hut, Mai-Kai, Trader Vic's, Trader Sam's, and quite a few others. Permanent Vacation certainly deserves its place among these classics - the quality of the drinks, which pack quite a punch, the food, the ambiance and the attention to detail in décor and style all make it well worth a visit. Taking a page from Trader Sam's, ordering certain drinks results in various entertaining effects throughout the bar. Coming up on just its second year, this is certainly one to add to your list.
   

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   PhillipS

   New Orleans2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I am a tiki enthusiast and have been to some of the best tiki bars in the country. This place ranks, well crafted drinks,perfect music, great environment, really great food, enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable service. They knew when to be around and when not to be in the way. My friends that went with me are not into tiki and found it to be fun and exciting.
   

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    SusanD

    Orlando13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    As always had a blast at Permanent Vacation celebrating my birthday! Great food and drinks! Great service and such a super, cool fun place! Our go-to for a fun time!
    

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