Best Bars And Lounges in Candler-McAfee

First visit with my husband, and it couldn’t have been better! We had a fantastic Christmas night filled with amazing drinks, a cozy and festive ambiance, and delicious food. The lobster roll and oysters were my favorites—truly outstanding!

Stations were excellent. Guest numbers did not overwhelm the system. Reservation system appeared to anticipate the volume and experience dictated the offerings such that the station offerings were always plentiful. Staff were excellent. My only observation would be the Grouper station.

We were seated by the front door which was very cold but the hostess was kind and moved us to an interior table. Food was good. We received our food well before our first cocktails. The server seemed to forget them and another server noticed them brought our drinks. I think the decorations were festive and perfect! The chairs are tiny like a hotel banquet. We had one other hiccup with my drink but the same server resolved it. We enjoyed our experience over all. We will look out for the next event experience because I appreciate how they design the experience and you don’t have to think about anything, just enjoy.

The service was amazing. The hostess (didn’t get her name, but her bangs were on point) was super friendly as was the door man. Our server, Gokhan, and his assistant were attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and were great at anticipating our needs. They noticed what we needed before we even knew we needed it. The NY was cooked perfectly. The Brussels spouts and mashed potatoes were rich and flavorful. Make sure you ask about the portion sizes of the sides! The mashed potatoes were enough for one, but the sprouts were enough for three people. This was my first time going, and I will absolutely be back the next time I am craving a good steak.

Maya Speak-Tiki was fun!!! I love a great Tiki Bar! Went on a Wednesday night, after dining downstairs at Agave Bandido, which was delicious and 4 stars! Love the secret door, the bar, the ambiance, the decor and the private alcoves! The single bathroom was challenging, but you could always go downstairs. We didn’t dine there, hence the 1 star for that. The cocktails were creative and delicious! We had a great time laughing, celebrating life and taking selfies! I highly recommend! Can’t wait to go back! Just a reminder Maya is separate from Agave. So you’ll need to make separate reservations for each! NJOY!