Dining at Margaritaville Island Hotel: restaurants, hours and what to order
Margaritaville Island Hotel has three on-site options: the full-service Margaritaville Restaurant (lunch & dinner with river-view patio), casual Fins Bar & Chill (riverside patio dining), and the rooftop Chill Bar (tropical drinks and light fare). Margaritaville Restaurant is open Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM and Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; other venue hours vary, so check with the concierge for current times.
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Where to eat on-site
The hotel’s main outlets are Margaritaville Restaurant, Fins Bar & Chill, and the rooftop Chill Bar. There’s also a Starbucks in the lobby for coffee, quick bites, and mobile order pickup.
You can charge meals and drinks from Fins Bar & Chill and the Chill Bar to your guest room. If you need current opening times for the Chill Bar or Fins, the concierge can confirm seasonal or daily changes.
- Margaritaville Restaurant — full-service, river-view patio, live performances
- Fins Bar & Chill — casual riverside dining, fire-pit seating after dark
- Chill Bar — rooftop pool cocktail bar serving tropical drinks and light fare
- Starbucks — lobby location with morning and evening hours
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Margaritaville Restaurant | Lunch & Dinner (see hours below) |
| Fins Bar & Chill | Lunch & Dinner — hours vary; check concierge |
| Chill Bar (Rooftop) | Tropical drinks & light fare — seasonal; hours vary |
Margaritaville Restaurant — hours and what to order
Margaritaville Restaurant is the hotel’s two-story, Caribbean/American dining anchor with multiple bars, an outdoor patio overlooking the Little Pigeon River, a stage for live performances, and a fire pit area.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM. The restaurant keeps a business‑casual dress code; reservations aren’t available via OpenTable, so contact the restaurant directly or arrive early during busy times.
- Signature dishes to try: Cheeseburger in Paradise, Volcano Nachos, Jimmy’s Jammin Jambalaya, LandShark Lager Fish and Chips, Shrimp Louis Wedge Salad
- If you want steak, seafood mac & cheese, fish tacos or buttermilk fried chicken, those are listed on the menu as well
- Finish with the Chocolate Hurricane for dessert and consider one of the rum cocktails or a margarita
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 11:00 AM–11:00 PM |
Fins Bar & Chill — casual riverside dining
Fins Bar & Chill offers casual American lunch and dinner with outdoor patio seating overlooking the river. It’s suited to relaxed meals and after‑dinner drinks by the fire pit.
Hours for Fins Bar & Chill vary; the hotel concierge or restaurant staff can confirm the daily schedule and any seasonal changes.
- Good for families and groups who want a riverside table
- Menu focuses on casual shareable plates and comfort-food entrees
- You can charge food and drinks to your guest room
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Ask the concierge | Fins Bar & Chill hours change; concierge has the latest times |
| Sit on the patio | River views and fire-pit seating in the evening |
| Charge to room | Convenient if you’re staying in a Deluxe Room or Standard Room |
Chill Bar and rooftop pool food & drink
The Chill Bar sits on the rooftop pool deck and serves tropical cocktails, ice-cold beer, and light fare such as sandwiches, salads and nachos. The rooftop deck includes a heated pool, hot tub, fire pits and private cabanas (cabanas available for hire).
Chill Bar hours are seasonal and can vary; outside visitors may be allowed limited rooftop seating when the Chill Bar is open to non‑hotel guests. The hotel’s Island Destination Fee includes two welcome margaritas at the Chill Bar per stay.
- Try a signature tropical drink or a margarita — two welcome margaritas are included with the Island Destination Fee
- Order light shareables (nachos, sandwiches) if you plan to stay lounging by the pool
- Pool rules: dogs are not permitted in the pool area
| Pool deck features | Notes |
|---|---|
| Heated rooftop pool & hot tub | Open seasonally; cabanas for hire |
| Chill Bar | Light fare and cocktails; hours vary |
| Accessibility | Portable motorized lift chair available at the pool |
Coffee, quick bites, and room service options
Starbucks sits in the hotel lobby with typical hours of 7:00 AM–10:00 PM, making it the go‑to for morning coffee and grab-and-go items. The hotel’s lobby coffee shop offers Wi‑Fi access for guests who need to work or plan the day.
The Chill Bar and Fins provide light fare for daytime or poolside snacking. The hotel’s on-site outlets will usually allow charges to your room for meal convenience.
- Starbucks hours: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM (lobby location)
- Charge meals and drinks from select outlets to your guest room
- If you need late-night options, ask the front desk — nearby The Island complex has additional restaurants and vendors within walking distance
| Outlet | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Starbucks (lobby) | 7:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Margaritaville Restaurant | See Margaritaville Restaurant hours |
| Chill Bar | Seasonal; check concierge |
Dining with kids, special requests and practical tips
Margaritaville Island Hotel is family-friendly and dining venues welcome guests of all ages, though the person making the reservation must be at least 21 to check in. Menus include kid-friendly choices at the on-site restaurants.
If you have dietary needs or allergy concerns, speak to restaurant staff when ordering. For busy nights, arrive early or check with the concierge about wait times and performance schedules at Margaritaville Restaurant.
- Family-friendly menus and relaxed dress codes in dining areas
- Let servers know about allergies or special dietary requests
- For private events or weddings, the hotel offers multiple venues (for example, the Compass Rose Room and Riverfront Terrace) and event staff can help arrange catering details
| Quick checks before dining | Who to ask |
|---|---|
| Current dining hours | Hotel concierge or restaurant phone |
| Reservations for large groups | Contact Margaritaville Restaurant or event sales |
| Room charges | Front desk or restaurant staff |
