The Caribbean Restaurant
135 Lakeview Ave, Tonka Bay MN 55331
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American
New
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 135 Lakeview Ave, Tonka Bay MN 55331
- Cross Street: Tonka Bay Rd
- Cuisine: American |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Beachwear
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Apple Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.thecaribbeanmarina.com
- Phone: (952) 474-3550
- Features: Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Lake View,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed - Restaurant
- Wednesday
- Closed - Restaurant
- Thursday
- Dinner - Restaurant 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Friday
- Dinner - Restaurant 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday
- All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Sunday
- All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- May we bring our dog?
- Yes! We ask that the dog is family friendly and is on a leash.
- Is there boat parking?
- Unfortunately no boat parking this year. However, if you are wanting to enjoy the food, you can order dockside to-go. Order through our website at thecaribbeanmarina.com or call 952-474-3550. When your order is ready, we will text you to meet us at the end of the far west dock (where the flags are).
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.77 out of 5 stars based on 284 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2020
Darrell B.
I first visited the Caribbean Marina in 1968. I think we have only missed maybe 2 years when we lived out of area. Our daughters grew up feeding the ducks. The ducks have left but our grandchildren have enjoyed feeding the fish. We brought our youngest granddaughter this time. With the Covid limitations we only made it one time this summer. Your service this summer was the best maybe ever!! Thanks for the renewed memories!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2020
Kathi W.
Great staff, wonderful food and beautiful view!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2020
Molly G.
Fantastic food this year! Love the ambiance and casual nature. So glad to have the Caribbean in our neighborhood!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2020
Meredith L.
Great neighborhood spot!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 6/10
Aug 01, 2020
Mary K.
Great casual spot! Great food, service and atmosphere!
I never knew Chardonnay and a can could be so good! Really, not kidding!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
Jeannine K.
Excellent food and service. The best place to go on Lake Minnetonka! The new owners are doing a fantastic job!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2020
Jeff M.
Fantastic service! Best wings anywhere! Great place!!! We will be back soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 20, 2020
Brenda A.
Will definitely go back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Jim R.
Great casual lake dinning experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 19, 2020
Bruce J.
Our server (name on receipt was Cashier: Walker C) was the best, very friendly and attentive. Food was good and reasonably priced. The only downside is no liquor license but other selections such as beer and seltzers are adequate.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2020
Pat S.
Love the location on he lake and the food is great!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2020
Bev S.
Like having service rather than window ordering. Good luck to them
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2020
Denise O.
Eating there feels like your going on v vacation. Food is good.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2020
Carol L.
We had a great time at this wonderful unique restaurant in our neighborhood! Our out of town guests loved it... service was great and the woman manager is wonderful.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2020
Candi C.
Our wait person left a lot to be desired. It was not that busy. We still left a 20% tip.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2020
Leslie J.
My new favorite place to go!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2020
Richard H.
Great value
Great location
Easy online booking
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2020
Warren G.
Best place ever
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2020
F bra B.
Love the Caribbean! So glad you’re back.. we missed you last year!!!
We hope you bring back the set ups but glad you have coors lite as I’m gluten free and wine gives me a headache
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 14, 2020
Parti B.
We had a great time, hamburgers were delicious people were so friendly. Thank you!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 13, 2020
Eris H.
Wonderful evening to be on the docks enjoying Lake MInnetonka! The bacon cheeseburger and fries were delicious and my husband said he would order the cod basket with onion rings again. Great beer menu and I had never had canned (!) red wine before and it was more than OK! Great casual venue, but don’t forget to book on line with their limited tables because of Covid-19. Can’t wait to go back and I know we will!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2020
Jennifer H.
Best burger in town!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2020
Marnee P.
Enjoyed the ambiance and great food!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2020
Mary S.
Awesome!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2020
Paul G.
We arrived by boat to find out that they no longer have transient docks so we cancelled
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 05, 2020
Kelly B.
Amazing outdoor lake dining with a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend the burgers or the coconut shrimp. Great service in a low key laid back setting.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2020
Joe G.
Nice place to go on the lake that has a relaxing feeling
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 28, 2020
Deborah Z.
Love the location....summer on the lake cannot be beat!
the food is good...had onion rings for the first time...suggest to fry a bit longer...bready on the inside...overall taste superb for burgers, fries and chicken tenders!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 16, 2020
Julie L.
LOVED it! . . . as always this spring/summer. Wouldn't mind more moderate music in background, but food, service, hospitality, is all just GREAT
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 14, 2020
Kathy J.
So happy it’s open and we had a great experience. Burgers were made just the way we requested and the dry rub wings were fantastic. WILL GO AGAIN SOON!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 04, 2020
Linda M.
Lovely hideaway restaurant that could use a little polish .. the menu advertised
my shrimp basket as "jumbo shrimp" but I would call them "mini" shrimp.. I was
very disappointed in the meal but the ambiance , wait staff, and location were
great.. could be fabulous if you tweak the menu..
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 29, 2020
Janice F.
Lovely location. Our server was very attentive, but messed up our bills. Not the worst thing that could happen, however. We all had a great time.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Jun 13, 2020
Laura C.
We came by boat for our reservation but you could not accommodate us. No boat slips. We live close by so parked the boat and drive over. We did have a great night! Our server was nice and helpful. Burgers are high priced so we split them. Hoping you bring back the set ups! Loved the bud seltzer so will have those again. Glad you are open.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Jun 08, 2020
Blake Z.
Overall had great experience. Location is great. Server seemed that she just started either that day or recently so we understood there might be a few hiccups. The burger unfortunately was undercooked and gave my girlfriend food poisoning (I ate it and was fine but her stomach is more sensitive). Music was cutting out but was nice when it was on. Wasn’t a fan of paying for a bottle of water, might want to warn people if they ask for water. Will for sure come back, excited to see how it progresses
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2020
Tom C.
We love the Caribbean. Last night was the first night to reopen the deck and they were literally overwhelmed with touch business all at once. It will get better we know that. Keep up the good work.