Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Honey
Hawaiian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Island-themed cocktail bar and restaurant in downtown with added vegan items (as of 2018) to include a tropical pineapple beyond burger, beyond burger meatballs, chana masala chickpea-lentil tacos, and tofu poke bowl. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-12:00am.


26 Reviews

First Review by Twin Cities Vegan

Nicol_Meanders

Points +65

Vegan
07 Jul 2026

Closed Permanently..

On behalf of the family of Chris Goetzke, we want to share the difficult news that after being closed these past few months, The Tilted Tiki will remain permanently closed.

This is not the ending any of us hoped for, especially in what would have been The Tilted Tiki’s 10th anniversary year. Closing this chapter is heartbreaking. The Tilted Tiki was never just a business to Chris or to our family. It was a place filled with good food, good drinks, laughter, music, conversation, friendship and countless memories.

To our hardworking staff:
Thank you for everything you gave to The Tilted Tiki. Your hard work, loyalty, patience, personalities and dedication helped make it the welcoming place so many people came to know and love. Chris cared deeply about the people who worked alongside him, and our family is grateful for all you did to keep the spirit of The Tilted Tiki alive.

To our customers:
Thank you for supporting Chris and The Tilted Tiki over the years. Whether you were a regular, stopped in during a visit to Stillwater, celebrated a special occasion, met friends for a drink or simply shared a meal, you helped make The Tilted Tiki what it was. Your support, kindness and memories mean more to our family than we can fully express.

To the musicians who played here:
Thank you for filling The Tilted Tiki with energy, talent and life. Your music created so many unforgettable nights and gave people another reason to gather, stay awhile and enjoy the moment. Chris loved the atmosphere live music brought to the place, and we are grateful to every musician who was part of that.

To the Stillwater community:
Thank you for embracing The Tilted Tiki and making it part of the fabric of this special river town. Stillwater was more than where the business was located. It became part of the heart of The Tilted Tiki, and we are grateful for the support, friendship and community shown to Chris and to our family.

Most of all, thank you for the kindness, support and memories. We are grateful The Tilted Tiki was part of so many lives, and we hope people will continue to remember it with the same warmth, humor and spirit Chris brought to it.

Tiki on, friends.
- Chris's family
"Dear Tiki friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that The Tilted Tiki’s owner and founder, Chris Goetzke, passed away peacefully this morning with family by his side after a year-long battle with glioblastoma.

Chris built The Tiki into more than a restaurant. It became a place for good food, laughter, music, friendships, celebrations, and countless memories. He loved the people who walked through the doors, and so many of you became part of The Tiki family.

We also want to acknowledge the many messages we’ve received recently asking about the status of the business. We’re sorry we haven’t been able to respond to everyone individually. These last few months have been focused on Chris and our family. Decisions about The Tilted Tiki will be made in the days and weeks ahead, and we’ll share more when we’re able.

For now, we simply want to say thank you to our customers, staff, friends, and community for all the good times shared with Chris over the years. Your support, kindness, stories, and friendship meant the world to him and to our family.

We are grateful for every memory made together.

"

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-07

Lykayser

Points +42

Vegan
28 Jun 2026

Notice

Appears to be closed for renovations. Looking forward to reopening!

Updated from previous review on 2026-06-28

Nicol_Meanders

01 Jul 2026

The owner passed away. Not sure if it’ll reopen.

ScottV

Points +489

Vegan
10 Aug 2025

Fun restaurant with clearly labeled vegan options

Fun place to eat in Stillwater with a good variety of clearly labeled vegan options.

Kinnardjl

Points +66

Vegan
29 Sep 2024

Fun tiki bar

This was a very fun tiki bar and restaurant. The menu is well labeled with vegan options and other allergens. Great options while enjoying Downtown Stillwater area! I enjoyed the BBQ Jackfruit Tacos, very flavorful.

Pros: Plenty of plant based options , Good location , Fun vibe

AngelaSalgado

Points +11

Mostly Veg
22 Sep 2024

Six plant based options!

This restaurant has a whole menu section for plant based dishes. I had the faux chicken wrap in pita bread with veggies and it was delicious. We enjoyed all the food here and having more than one vegan option means it is my new favorite restaurant. They have a great atmosphere and delicious cocktails. It feels like a mini vacation to the Caribbean. Highly recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-22

Pros: More than one vegan option, Delicious fruity cocktails, Wonderful atmosphere on the patio

lilvegancat

Points +2052

Vegan
21 Oct 2023

Pretty good!

They have a separate vegan section on the main menu and it seems the options change frequently, so there’s plenty of variety.

Pros: Clearly labeled

Rainbow-Unicorn

Points +20

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

Good food and good drinks!

Went with some family. I got the vegan chicken pita wrap and my wife got the lotus burger. Both were delicious and we would get them again! Got a few cocktails as well which where fantastic. Went here a few years ago and didn’t have a great experience but they’ve revamped the menu since and the new food is waaaay better. We will be returning, great all around.

Pros: Rum, More rum, Food

KayDeffinbaugh

Points +42

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Great surprise in Minnesota

Loved the Beyond chicken pita option. So many choices; they even have the Cocktails identified. Great for group that has both omni and vegan members. Food loved by entire group.

Pros: Plant based section on menu. , Dairy,gluten,nut items clearly marked.

StacyMN

Points +216

Vegan
26 Jul 2022

Love the options

I love all the vegan options on the menu. The staff is wonderful, even when they are slammed! I wish the jackfruit tacos would come back in stock, but love the many options they have.

Pros: Clearly marked menu, Great staff, Delicious choices

TinaCathrine

Points +22

Vegan
12 Jul 2022

Many vegan options

I really liked this restaurant. Nice patio, good atmosphere, and friendly staff. They have many vegan options. I had the tropical pineapple beyond burger and I can recommend that one. The flat fries are also really good.

Pros: Many vegan options , Vegan desserts

Cons: They were out of one of the two vegan desserts

Overheadnotduck

Points +80

Vegan
11 Jul 2022

Great food, fun atmosphere,

The tropical beyond burger was great! Plenty of vegan options, including desserts. Our waitress also said that even more options are coming in the next 2 weeks! We will be back next time we are in town

Pros: Vegan menu, Vegan desserts (options!), Great service

Cons: The Sopapillas (dessert) were not the best

lauraboehne

Points +84

Vegan
23 Dec 2021

Great food and drinks

Love their atmosphere (indoor and outdoor seating with island decor). Friendly staff and lots of vegan options.

Pros: Vegan options, Fun Hawaiian inspired drinks, Friendly staff

kce127

Points +29

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Plant based options and helpful staff

So many choices, prepared separately to keep the integrity of vegan food. Fun atmosphere, great drinks (separate menu also lists vegan options)

Pros: Almost a full page of vegan options, Additional items can be made Vegan , Quality and quantity of food great! And service!

Cons: None

Dianealice

Points +16

Vegan
18 Apr 2021

Totally vegan friendly and gluten sensitive options. Wonderful

Wonderful. Exciting burgers and tofu fries.

Pros: Great food. Fun wait staff.

Cons: So popular you may have to wait a while.

ChristyFinnerty

Points +52

Vegan
05 Dec 2019

Great vegan options

Love the food here. Great Vegan menus

Pros: Lots of Vegan options , Vegan menu

Aliy

Points +210

Vegan
07 Oct 2019

Yum!

Such a cute restaurant in the heart of Stillwater! They have a whole vegan menu making it hard to pick! I had their grilled cheeze and it was awesome! Definitely need to go back for their tacos!

VeganJ27

Points +57

Vegan
02 Sep 2019

A bit disappointed

Giving 3 stars because they had an entire vegan menu; however everything we ordered wasn’t that good. It was meh...edible but blah and not very tasty. I brought an entire party of non-vegans to the restaurant and everyone ordered off of the vegan menu and I was a bit embarrassed at how not great the food was

Pros: Full vegan menu

Cons: Food is bland and not very tasty

slavin01

Points +107

Vegetarian
24 Aug 2019

Vegan Menu

They have a full vegan menu with lots of delicious options to choose from. Many of the items have Beyond products in them. The food is super delicious and the live music is lots of fun, too!!

JacksonTyler

Points +29

Vegan
03 Aug 2019

Great spot for vegan grub!

Dedicated vegan page on menu. Tasty food and fun atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Pros: Paper straws and compostable to-go stuff too. 👌

VeganCheesehead

Points +119

Vegan
18 Apr 2019

Awesome vegan menu!!!

Jessica was awesome at explaining everything, the food was delicious, and the variety they offer is wonderful. Please go here.

Pros: Great vegan menu, Great staff! , Awesome drinks!

BiteSizedBeet

Points +997

Vegan
04 Mar 2019

Love their options!

Both times I’ve visited, the service has been excellent and the staff is knowledgeable about vegan options. The tofu wings are a great appetizer and I love the Tilted Tacos. They even have Daisy cheezecake for dessert. If you’re in Stillwater, this is a must visit!

Pros: Great vegan section on their menu , Friendly & knowledgeable staff, Reasonable prices

IanHoxworth

Points +164

Vegan
29 May 2018

Solid Vegan Menu

Have an array of options on the vegan menu. Tacos and Poke bowl were good! Tofu wings and Daiya cheesecake too! Recommended!

jgg1477

Points +27

Vegan
26 Mar 2018

Delicious tropical vegan food!

The Tilted Tiki's vegan menu is a triple threat - it's tropical vegan fare you won't find elsewhere in Minnesota, it has food that both herbivores and omnivores alike will love, and it's delicious! Downtown Stillwater is now veg-friendly!

liz2787

Points +28

Vegan
09 Mar 2018

Yum!

We had 2 full vegans, 2 people who aren’t vegan but ate from the vegan menu, and an omnivore that ate dinner here. Everyone was super pleased with their meal. “I’ll definitely be back” was said by all. We had the meatballs, poke bowl, and burgers. Everything was very flavorful and delicious. We’re really excited to see vegan options out in the suburbs!

Pros: Good value , Friendly staff, Great Good

Cons: Pricey drinks, No vegan kids meal

TabathaRichfield

Points +22

Vegan
18 Feb 2018

delicious Hawaiian Vegan Options

At first I wasn't aware that they had a Vegan menu so make sure to ask about it. I ordered the Burger and it was AMAZING!! Soooo delicious with the Beyong Patty and tasty vegan cheddar cheese. I got the sweet potatoe fries which paired so well with the ginger sauce. I could not stop eating and left full and happy. I hope to come back and try out the other options in the near future.

Pros: good amount of vegan options, full flavors

Cons: must ask for Vegan menu

Twin Cities Vegan

Points +38

Vegan
18 Feb 2018

A tropical (vegan) paradise!

I absolutely love the uniqueness of their vegan menu! I’ve tried all four items and everything is very tasty. Loved the vegan Lau’ai slaw and the incorporation of pineapple and other tropical flavors throughout. The mango jerk sauce that comes with the Beyond Burger meatballs and optional with the poke bowl is delicious! What’s also awesome - their use of a separate fryer.

Pros: vegan menu (reg. menu has vegan upon request too), unique flavors, use of a separate fryer




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