Dining at Reefhouse Resort & Marina: Gus' Grille, Breezer's Tiki Bar, Flipper's Pool Bar
Reefhouse Resort & Marina offers three on-site dining venues: Gus' Grille (covered patio seafood restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner), Breezer's Tiki Bar (open-air tiki bar with cocktails, local brews, coastal bites and live entertainment), and Flipper's Pool Bar (poolside casual bites and drinks served from 11:00 a.m. until sunset). Each venue has different hours and service styles — Gus' takes reservations, Flipper's is walk-in only, and Breezer's hosts a daily happy hour and evening live music.
In this guide
- Overview: how the three venues fit together
- Gus' Grille — menus, meals and reservations
- Breezer's Tiki Bar — cocktails, entertainment and family options
- Flipper's Pool Bar — casual poolside dining
- Dining with kids, dietary needs and accessibility
- Practical tips — bookings, timing and resort policies
- Where to eat by time of day and activities
Overview: how the three venues fit together
Reefhouse Resort & Marina offers Gus' Grille, Breezer's Tiki Bar, and Flipper's Pool Bar as the resort’s on-site dining options, covering breakfast through late-evening service across the property.
Gus' Grille is the full-meal restaurant on a covered patio overlooking the marina and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breezer's is an open-air bay-view bar for late-afternoon and evening drinks and bites, and Flipper's is a casual poolside bar serving lunch and dinner near the heated outdoor pool.
- Gus' Grille — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; reservations available.
- Breezer's Tiki Bar — Cocktails, local brews, coastal bites; live entertainment and daily happy hour.
- Flipper's Pool Bar — Poolside lunch and dinner; walk-in service only.
| Venue | Primary Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gus' Grille | Full meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Breezer's Tiki Bar | Cocktails, bar bites, live music | 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| Flipper's Pool Bar | Poolside casual bites and drinks | 11:00 a.m. – Sunset |
Gus' Grille — menus, meals and reservations
Gus' Grille is Reefhouse’s American seafood restaurant on a covered patio overlooking the marina and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu highlights locally sourced seafood and Florida flavors and includes options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.
Gus' Grille accepts reservations through the resort’s online reservation system or by phone; call 305.453.0029 to reserve a table. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available but is a paid extra.
- Breakfast hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Lunch hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dinner hours: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Reservations: available online or by phone (305.453.0029).
| Meal | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Cooked-to-order items; paid a la carte |
| Lunch | Casual seafood and coastal plates; good option after morning watersports |
| Dinner | Full seafood and American plates with marina views |
Breezer's Tiki Bar — cocktails, entertainment and family options
Breezer's Tiki Bar is an open-air bar with bay views that focuses on handcrafted cocktails, local beers and coastal bites such as conch fritters and crab cakes. The official hours list Breezer's as open daily from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a daily happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Live entertainment is scheduled at Breezer's multiple evenings per week; the resort’s pages list live music Wednesday through Saturday and also reference Thursday–Saturday performances on some listings. Despite being a bar, Breezer's provides kid-friendly menu choices so families can dine together in the early evening hours.
- Open-air bay views — best at sunset for drinks and casual bites.
- Happy hour: daily 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (promoted $4 beers and well drinks).
- Live music on multiple evenings (check the resort calendar for specific nights).
- Kids menu items available (burgers, mac & cheese, chicken fingers).
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Happy hour | Daily 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Entertainment | Live music on several evenings (check schedule) |
| Family-friendly | Kids items available despite bar setting |
Flipper's Pool Bar — casual poolside dining
Flipper's Pool Bar sits beside the resort’s heated outdoor pool and serves poolside favorites from 11:00 a.m. until sunset. The menu lists items such as the fresh catch of the day, chicken caesar wrap, bistro tacos, an angus burger and customizable pizzas, plus kid-friendly options.
Flipper's operates on a walk-in, no-reservations basis, which makes it convenient for guests in swimwear or families who want a quick lunch between water activities. Expect counter or table service near the pool deck; check with staff for daily availability and hours on the date of your stay.
- Open daily 11:00 a.m. – Sunset; no reservations.
- Casual menu with burgers, tacos, wraps, pizzas and daily fresh catch.
- Convenient for guests using the heated outdoor pool and private beach.
| Timing | Best for |
|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. – mid-afternoon | Lunch poolside between activities |
| Late afternoon – Sunset | Casual early dinner with bay views |
| Walk-in service | Quick orders; bring swimwear/cover-up |
Dining with kids, dietary needs and accessibility
Reefhouse is family-friendly and children ages 17 and under stay free with an adult; all three dining venues provide kid-friendly menu items. Breezer's and Flipper's specifically list children’s options alongside adult plates.
Gus' Grille accommodates vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. If you or someone in your party has special dietary needs, tell your server or ask at the host stand — the restaurants note they can accommodate those requests but specific menu items and ingredients may vary.
- Kids: menus available at Breezer's and Flipper's; Gus' Grille serves breakfast that works for children as well.
- Dietary needs: Gus' Grille lists vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free accommodations — always confirm with staff.
- Accessibility: the property and on-site restaurant spaces provide wheelchair-accessible options; if you need specific seating accommodations, contact the resort ahead of time.
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Kids' meals | Ask at Breezer's or Flipper's for the children's menu |
| Allergies/dietary restrictions | Notify staff when ordering; Gus' Grille accommodates GF/vegan/vegetarian requests |
| Wheelchair access | The resort provides accessible parking and restaurant access; contact the front desk for specifics |
Practical tips — bookings, timing and resort policies
Reserve Gus' Grille in advance for popular meal times via the online reservation link or by calling 305.453.0029; Flipper's Pool Bar is walk-in only. Breezer's has a busy happy hour and live-music evenings, so plan to arrive early if you want a waterside seat.
Remember the resort charges a mandatory daily resort fee that covers wireless internet, fitness-center access, pool and beach towel service and daily poolside refreshments; dining charges are separate from that fee. The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old, and children 17 and under stay free with an adult.
- Gus' Grille reservations: online or 305.453.0029.
- Flipper's: walk-in only; convenient for pool and beach guests.
- Breezer's happy hour: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; check live-music nights in advance.
- Resort fee covers internet, towels and fitness access; meals and drinks are paid separately.
| Common question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Can I charge meals to my room? | The property allows in-house charging — confirm at check-in or with the restaurant host |
| Do I need reservations for dinner? | Gus' Grille: yes recommended; Flipper's: no; Breezer's: usually walk-in but busy during live music |
| Are meals included in room rates? | No — Reefhouse is not an all-inclusive property; meals and drinks are extra |
Where to eat by time of day and activities
Breakfast or an early start: head to Gus' Grille (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) for cooked-to-order options before a boat trip or a walk to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Gus' works well for guests staying in Room (King - Bay Front) or any of the suite options who want a marina-side morning meal.
Lunch and pool time: Flipper's Pool Bar opens at 11:00 a.m. and is ideal for a quick poolside bite between snorkeling, kayaking or a marina excursion. For sunset drinks and live music after an afternoon on the water, Breezer's Tiki Bar is the evening spot.
- Pre-boat trip breakfast: Gus' Grille before marina departures.
- Post-snorkel lunch: Flipper's Pool Bar for casual, shareable plates.
- Sunset cocktails: Breezer's Tiki Bar for bay views and live music.
| Time | Recommended venue |
|---|---|
| Morning | Gus' Grille (breakfast 7–11 a.m.) |
| Midday | Flipper's Pool Bar (11 a.m. – Sunset) |
| Evening | Breezer's Tiki Bar (4–11 p.m., live music nights) |
