Tin Roof — Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

I recently visited Tin Roof with a group of friends while on a trip from Toronto, Canada. It was the first bar we attended on our night out. What was supposed to be an enjoyable night out turned into a deeply disturbing and racist encounter that left us shaken and appalled. The incident occurred when we ordered shots at the bar, specifically in the area where the lemons and limes were left out for garnishing drinks.

As we enjoyed our drinks, my friend reached for a lemon, unaware of any rules or restrictions surrounding the area. Suddenly, a white male with long hair, clad in a red shirt, aggressively grabbed my friend's hand, spewing profanities and making threats to kick us out for taking a lemon. It was a shocking and completely unwarranted reaction to a simple action.

First and foremost, it is crucial to emphasize that the area where the lemons and limes were placed was not properly marked or cordoned off, indicating that it was off-limits. It was an innocent mistake on our part to assume that these garnishes were available for use. A simple verbal reminder from staff would have sufficed, rather than resorting to physical intimidation and profanities.

As visitors from Canada, we were well aware of the racial tensions that have plagued the United States in the past, but we never anticipated firsthand experiencing such blatant racism ourselves.

It is crucial to note that this review does not reflect the attitudes of the entire bar or its staff. However, the actions of this particular individual, who represented the establishment at that moment, tainted our perception of the entire experience. As a result, I would not consider this bar to be friendly to persons of colour, and I would strongly not recommend this establishment. I hope the bar's management takes efforts to provide training to staff, to create a more inclusive space for...

I went on two separate nights, 1 for karaoke, the other for a private party. The private party was awesome, great vibes.

The venue is set up wonderfully for live music and karaoke, with an elevated stage and multiple screens that make it a great spot for performers and audiences alike. However, on 12/10/2024, the KJ (theprinceofsouthbeach / HollywoodDro) running karaoke that night was completely unprofessional.

He started over an hour late, which left the venue feeling empty and unprepared for the event. His app had technical issues, and instead of resolving them efficiently, the delays dragged on. Worse, the app aggressively tried to auto-open CashApp on my phone without my consent—an unnecessary and pushy move. Despite these problems, he pocketed tips (including a generous cash tip from me) while refusing to stick to the queue or improve his management of the night. Talented singers were completely disregarded. One phenomenal singer, who got the crowd energized, waited two hours between performances. Another standout performer, a diva who absolutely crushed her song, was never called up again despite being a crowd favorite. These performers—and others—left visibly frustrated because of how poorly the queue was managed.

It’s unacceptable for a KJ to show up late, prioritize tips over fairness, and alienate both performers and audience members. The venue lost out that night because people left early when they could have stayed and spent more. If the venue wants to maintain its reputation, they need to hire a KJ who respects the crowd, keeps the energy up, and ensures everyone has a fair chance to perform.

There are far better KJs out there who sing, engage with the audience, and manage their events professionally.

I'll happily come back to Tin Roof, just not for karaoke...

First time going here was Friday night. Went with a group of friends. At the back bar my friend ordered me a shot of tequila. Which the bartender poured patron. When I got the shot there was stuff floating in it. I showed my friend and said I was going to ask the bartender to remake it. When I ask him to remake it the bartender responded he didnt know what it was so which i told him and he still acted like he didn't remember or know what it was and told me to go get my friend. Mind you I've been in bar service industry in high volume for over 10 years. It was the last shot he made and he finished the patron bottle and had to open a new one. And even tried to recall his memory. His excuse for being short and rude was that he serves alot of people and which is no excuse as do I. For a bartender in any level of volume to tell me they dont know what they just pour 3 mins prior is wild especially since ive been in his position over many years working at many different locations downtown Fort Lauderdale However Monica came over and asked if I was okay after the male bartender pretty much brushed me off. I told her he just made me a shot it was tequila, patron which FYI I dont even like but like I said my friend ordered it. But Monica was great and remade the shot for me with a smile on her face however the other bartender that served my friends and I first. He said his name was Bo . The rudeness and unnecessary low level hospitality was uncalled for while I was speaking to you at the bar you were searching for other customers to help in stead of giving the customer right in front of you a decent minute, which no one aorund the bar at that moment needed anything so you were being rude and short for no reason, it would serve you better in your industry to make...