Splitsville Tiki + Social
Gilchrist's A W Oak Grove, Tampa
Restaurant in Tampa, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Splitsville Tiki + Social is worth booking for casual groups near Channelside that want an easy night out more than a serious restaurant experience. Choose it for birthdays, office hangs, or mixed plans; cross-shop Noble Rice or Battery if food, wine, a more focused dinner matter more.
About Splitsville Tiki + Social
Splitsville Tiki + Social is a Tampa venue with a casual dress code and evening hours most weekdays. Verified hours are 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–11:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–10 PM Sunday. Beyond those basics, the safest way to frame it is as a casual Tampa option rather than a venue with verified details about cuisine, menu format, beverage program, pricing, or service style.
The decision is simple: choose this when the known facts fit the plan. If you need a casual Tampa venue with later Friday and Saturday hours, Splitsville Tiki + Social may be worth considering. If the plan depends on a specific cuisine, chef-led meal, wine program, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, or detailed pricing, those details are not verified here. For another Tampa option, Noble Rice may be a useful page to compare.
Book it when the casual timing works
The verified information points to a casual venue with useful evening availability. Monday through Thursday, it opens at 4 PM and closes at 10 PM. Friday and Saturday run later, from 11 AM to 11:30 PM, while Sunday runs from 11 AM to 10 PM. That makes the schedule the most concrete planning detail to rely on.
What is not verified is just as important. This page does not have confirmed details for menu highlights, cuisine, drinks, private dining, reservations, capacity, prices, or special services. Treat Splitsville Tiki + Social as a casual Tampa option whose published hours and dress code are known, then confirm any specific needs directly before making it the anchor of a plan.
The Tampa decision: easy casual fit, details to confirm
Against other named options, the clearest comparison is not about a confirmed menu or rating, but about what kind of plan you are building. Battery, JOTORO, Fabrica Pizza, Noble Rice, Yacht StarShip are other venues to consider depending on what details matter most for your plans.
The strongest reason to consider Splitsville Tiki + Social is that its verified facts are direct: Tampa location, casual dress code, hours that include later service on Friday and Saturday. The weaker use case is any plan that requires confirmed specifics this page does not have. For a broader scan before committing, use the Tampa restaurants guide, then decide whether this should be the main plan or one option among several.
Planning details
- Location
- 615 Channelside Dr Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33602
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- splitsvillelanes.com
- Phone
- +18135142695
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Splitsville Tiki + Social reads as a lively, casual reinterpretation of mid‑century tiki culture. It leans into retro visual codes and theatrical, rum‑forward cocktails while orienting the layout and pace toward social dining rather than formal service. Expect playful presentation and communal pacing—drinks arrive as statements, garnishes are elaborate, and formats like communal bowls encourage sharing and a relaxed tempo. The venue sits on Channelside’s waterfront entertainment spine, so the mood skews toward energetic and crowd‑driven rather than quiet or intimate. Overall it’s a modern, approachable take on tiki that prizes sociability and spectacle over ceremony.
Best For
This is an evening‑first destination best for nights out with friends, casual celebrations, and after‑work hangs. Located on Channelside Drive’s waterfront entertainment corridor, Splitsville comes alive after dark when crowds spill between venues and cocktails set the tone. The program favors rum‑based, theatrical drinks that function as the opening act, making the spot well suited to groups who want to linger over shared plates and communal drinks. It’s less about formal dinners and more about sociable, relaxed evenings that blend bar energy with approachable food.
Ordering Tips
Start with the cocktail program: rum‑based drinks are central here and often arrive with theatrical presentation or communal‑style service, so order one to set the evening’s pace. Share plates and sliders work well alongside those drinks—signature items like Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits, Short Rib Sliders, and Loaded Fries are tailored for passing around. Look for communal bowl formats or large cocktails meant to be shared if you’re with a group, and plan the night around cocktail pacing rather than a traditional multi‑course dinner.
Planning details
Location
615 Channelside Dr Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33602 · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
If the group wants a more serious dinner, cross-shop Noble Rice, especially for Japanese dining at a higher spend. If the brief is drinks, dinner, a more adult atmosphere, Battery is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Splitsville Tiki + Social is the easy group-play option in this Tampa set. It is less food-focused than Noble Rice, which is the clear pick for Japanese dining at a $$$$ level, less dinner-first than Battery. Choose Splitsville when the group needs a casual social base rather than a polished meal.
JOTORO is the better call for a lively restaurant night with a more defined dining identity. Fabrica Pizza is the simpler value play for a quick casual meal. Yacht StarShip makes more sense when the activity is the reason for going, not just something around the meal.
For booking difficulty, Splitsville is the lowest-friction choice of the group. For quality of experience, pick based on the job: Noble Rice for a splurge-leaning dinner, Battery for drinks-and-dinner mood, JOTORO for higher-energy dining, Fabrica Pizza for casual value, Splitsville for groups that need room to move.
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Compare Splitsville Tiki + Social
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splitsville Tiki + Social | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Battery | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Noble Rice | Tampa | Japanese | $$$$ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| JOTORO | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Yacht StarShip | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Fabrica Pizza | Tampa | ; | ; | 2026 50 Top Pizza USA · #242025 50 Top Pizza USA · #20 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Splitsville Tiki + Social?
The verified hours are 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–11:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–10 PM Sunday. Specific lunch or dinner menus are not verified here, so use the hours for planning and confirm meal details directly.
Is Splitsville Tiki + Social good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion if the verified hours and casual dress code fit your plan. Details such as event packages, reservations, capacity, special-occasion services are not verified here. Yacht StarShip is another option to consider when comparing plans.
What should I wear to Splitsville Tiki + Social?
The verified dress code is casual. For a Tampa visit, casual and comfortable clothing is the safest choice.
