Dining at Lido Beach Resort: Drift Kitchen & Bar, the Tiki Bar and more
Lido Beach Resort’s main on-site restaurants are Drift Kitchen & Bar (8th-floor, Gulf-view restaurant serving breakfast and dinner with an Italian/American menu) and the poolside Tiki Bar (tropical drinks, light bites, and a casual lunch menu). Both venues are open to hotel guests and the public; the Tiki Bar runs daytime poolside hours while Drift Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast and evening dinner with a full bar.
In this guide
Drift Kitchen & Bar — what to expect
Drift Kitchen & Bar is the resort’s signature restaurant on the 8th floor of the Palm Building, with floor-to-ceiling windows and roughly 180-degree Gulf and skyline views.
Cuisine is described as Italian/American with dinner offerings such as pasta, pizza and seafood; the restaurant also operates a full bar and a private dining room. Dinner service runs daily, and breakfast is available on a weekday and weekend schedule.
- Location: 8th floor, Palm Building
- Cuisine: Italian / American; pasta, pizza, seafood, full bar
- Breakfast hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Dinner hours: daily 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; bar open until midnight
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Breakfast (Sat–Sun) | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Dinner (daily) | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (bar until 12:00 AM) |
Tiki Bar & poolside snacks
The poolside Tiki Bar sits beside the family and adults-area pools and the beach; it serves tropical cocktails, beer and light bites appropriate for a midday pool or beach stop.
The Tiki Bar is open daily with a weekday Happy Hour and is accessible to hotel guests and to the general public.
- Hours: daily 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; bar open until 8:00 PM
- Happy Hour: Monday–Friday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Typical offerings: tropical cocktails, light bites, casual American bar food (including a noted fish sandwich for lunch)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to guests and public |
| Typical menu | Tropical drinks, light bites, fish sandwich |
| Setting | Poolside / beach-adjacent |
Breakfast, room service and quick bites
Drift Kitchen & Bar offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge; breakfast hours differ on weekdays and weekends. The resort notes breakfast is available but it is not included automatically with room rates.
For quicker options, the property offers poolside snacks at the Tiki Bar and other grab-and-go items around the resort; room service/pickup for dinner is also available per the restaurant listing.
- Cooked-to-order breakfast carries a fee (range reported on listings)
- Drift Kitchen & Bar provides dinner pickup/room service options
- Tiki Bar and on-site market/snack options provide lighter daytime choices
| Option | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Cooked-to-order breakfast | Drift Kitchen & Bar during listed breakfast hours |
| Poolside lunch/light bites | Tiki Bar daily 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Dinner pickup/room service | Available from Drift Kitchen & Bar (dinner hours) |
Dining with family — kids, pools and beach
Lido Beach Resort is an all-ages property. There are two heated outdoor pools: one adults-only pool and one open to all ages, plus three on-site Jacuzzis; the Tiki Bar sits poolside for easy access between swimming and eating.
Families should note that while the resort welcomes children (and bunk beds and cribs are part of family room options), adult-hour pool rules apply in the adults-only pool and the resort’s dining venues accommodate a range of ages.
- Two heated pools: one adults-only, one all-ages
- Three on-site Jacuzzis
- Tiki Bar and Drift Kitchen & Bar welcome families; Tiki Bar is convenient for casual family lunches
| Family dining tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Use Tiki Bar for quick poolside lunches | Casual menu and proximity to pools |
| Reserve Drift Kitchen & Bar for dinner | Indoor seating and full bar with Gulf views |
| Check pool rules | Adults-only pool enforces age restriction |
Private events, weddings and group dining
Food and beverage for weddings and events are handled in-house; the resort provides banquet and ballroom options on the 8th floor as well as a private beach ceremony site. Catering styles include plated, buffet or family-style options managed by the resort team.
Capacities and spaces are listed by the resort for planning: the Royal Palm Ballroom (3,000 sq. ft.) and other meeting rooms are available for receptions, and the Private Beach Venue can host beach ceremonies with seating and PA support.
- All food & beverage for events handled by the resort (outside catering/bar service not permitted)
- Royal Palm Ballroom: 3,000 sq. ft., multiple setup capacities
- Private Beach Venue: padded chairs and PA system provided for ceremonies
| Venue | Typical capacity / note |
|---|---|
| Royal Palm Ballroom (8th floor) | 3,000 sq. ft.; various banquet and theater capacities listed by the resort |
| Private Beach Venue (South Beach) | Beach ceremonies with seating; capacity noted by the resort |
| Alcove (pool deck) | Used for cocktail hours and intimate ceremonies |
Practical dining details and tips
Lido Beach Resort is not an all-inclusive property — room rates do not include meals or drinks. Confirm menus, hours and whether an event or a holiday affects service before you go.
Useful hotel policies related to dining and arrival: standard check-in is at 4:00 PM (available until midnight), standard check-out is 11:00 AM, and the minimum check-in age is 21 (photo ID and credit card required).
- Not an all-inclusive property; meals and drinks are charged separately
- Check Drift Kitchen & Bar and Tiki Bar hours before arrival; public access means locals may visit during busy times
- Confirm any special dietary needs directly with the restaurant or the resort’s culinary team
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM (available until midnight); check-out 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | 21; photo ID and credit card required |
| Meal plan | No meal plan included with standard room rates |
