Tiki Jay's — Jason Stout's coastal restaurant & tiki bar in the Nautilus building
On the ground floor of the Nautilus building at Cinnamon Shore North — Jason Stout's playful coastal concept: Texas Poke Bowls, premium-rum tiki cocktails, and a vibe built for sliding into vacation mode straight from the beach or pool.
Tiki Jay's is Jason Stout's latest venture — the same restaurateur behind Stout's at the Shore and Stout's Pizza Co. — set on the ground level of the Nautilus building at Cinnamon Shore North. The concept is playful coastal: tropical-inspired drinks, fresh island fare, and a vibe built for sliding into vacation mode straight from the beach or pool.
The concept
Tiki Jay's is built explicitly around playful coastal energy, tropical-inspired drinks, and fresh casual island fare. The drink program runs as a primary anchor — premium rums, fresh juices, and house-made syrups for a true tiki experience. The kitchen centerpiece is the Texas Poke Bowls — customizable bowls built around fresh seafood with a South Texas point of view.
What Tiki Jay's does well
- A fresh culinary direction for the resort — blending standard fresh Gulf catch with a playful tropical island spirit.
- Texas Twist Poke Bowls — a lighter, customizable lunch or dinner option in a community otherwise dominated by heavy plates.
- High-end tropical mixology — premium rums, fresh juices, handcrafted house syrups.
- Effortless north-side access — right in the middle of Cinnamon Shore North, convenient for residents and guests on that side of the property.
What to keep in mind
- Brand-new operation dynamics — as with any grand opening during the summer rush, the kitchen and service team may experience minor pacing bottlenecks while they dial in the workflow.
- Captive luxury resort premiums — mirroring Stout's at the Shore and Lisabella's, menu items and specialty cocktails reflect upscale resort pricing ($16–$18+ for specialty drinks; premium snack and appetizer pricing).
- High demand and limited seating access — popularity of Jason Stout's concepts plus curiosity about a brand-new spot mean wait times for tables or walk-up service during peak weekend evening hours are likely intense.
What to order
- Texas Poke Bowls — the definitive menu centerpiece. Bright, customizable bowls built around fresh seafood with a distinct South Texas flavor POV.
- Tuna Tartare ($24) — freshly prepared tuna over crisp cabbage slaw, tossed in sesame-soy vinaigrette, finished with spicy mayo and crispy wonton chips.
- Coconut Shrimp ($16) — large hand-battered coconut shrimp fried golden-crisp, over island slaw with house papaya-mango chutney.
- Crispy Calamari ($18) — calamari tossed in a buffalo-spiced batter with breaded jalapeños and banana peppers, with a dill gremolata aioli and traditional house marinara.
- Going Coastal ($17) — a bright vacation-forward cocktail: 5-year pineapple-infused rum, guava, lime, and house pineapple-ginger syrup.
- Coconutty ($18) — a classic tiki heavy-hitter: Dark Jamaican Rum, Light Rum, Apricot Liqueur, cream of coconut, fresh lemon.
- Tiki Smash ($16) — gin shaken with carrot juice, ginger, lemon, honey, and fresh mint.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Tiki Jay's?
On the ground floor of the Nautilus building at Cinnamon Shore North — walkable from anywhere in the north-side community and an easy golf cart ride from the south side. About 5 minutes on foot from Beached Inn.
Is Tiki Jay's the same group as Stout's at the Shore?
Yes — same restaurateur, Jason Stout. Tiki Jay's is his playful coastal concept; <a href="https://beachedinn.com/stouts-cinnamon-shore">Stout's at the Shore</a> in North Town Center is his modern New American bistro. Different concepts, same group.
Do I need a reservation at Tiki Jay's?
Tiki Jay's is primarily walk-up. Given the popularity of Jason Stout's concepts and curiosity about a brand-new spot, weekend evening waits can be intense — arrive early or off-peak.
What's the signature cocktail to order?
Going Coastal ($17) is the bright vacation-forward signature: 5-year pineapple-infused rum, guava, lime, and a house pineapple-ginger syrup. The Coconutty ($18) is the classic tiki heavy-hitter for rum lovers.
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