The onset of warm weather means skimpy clothes, steamy nights, cheesy island music, sunblock, coconut-scented lotion, and an ample supply of tropical drinks. Cheers! We love it!
Cheeseburger in Paradise
1230 Ashford Crossing (@ Perimeter Pl., behind Perimeter Mall)
Dunwoody 770.730.0782
There’s only one of these tropical delights in Georgia. The Caribbean-themed bar and restaurant serves up delicious frothy frozen rum-based concoctions while a band covers beach tunes Wednesday through Sunday.
Island Oasis
50 Upper Alabama St. SW (@ Underground Atlanta)
Downtown 404.572.9964
A tropical storm’s a’brewin’ in here with all the blended icy concoctions, including old standbys such as Rum Runner and Hurricane, along with a few newcomers such as the Strawnanna. Get your buzz on and shake to some Buffett cover bands.
Jamaica Jamaica
50 Upper Alabama St. SW (@ Underground Atlanta)
Downtown 404.526.6467
From traditional servings of Jamaican fare to Rastafarians and regular ol’ laid-back hipsters mingling well with tourists, it’s all about the celebration of the tropical life here, mon. Go early for a table to store your drinks at since this place packs it out and be sure to try the Bob Marley, their signature cocktail with four shots of Fruit rum.
Jenean’s Caribbean Bar & Grill
2520 Piedmont Rd. NE (@ Morosgo Dr.)
Midtown 404.816.8675
Islanders go here to settle in to their natural habitat, guzzling up the tropical drinks like Hummingbird and Bahama Mama, while and listening to international music. Don’t worry if you don’t have dreds; it’s all good in this hood.
Vickery’s Bar & Grill
1106 Crescent Ave. NE (13th & 14th Sts.)
Midtown 404.881.1106
This Cuban/Southern-themed bar and grill markets itself as an historic hotspot, so it’s heavy on the touristy crowd who digs PBRs, but the Jimmy Buffet songs and wacky waiters give it quite the dash of Caribbean as does their rum.
~Kirsten Ott
