Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurant

We went to eat here during restaurant week, and ordered some things off their normal menu and also their limited restaurant week menu. The watermelon ceviche was amazing and was served with plantain chips which was super unique. I had the red snapper which is on their regular menu and was 10/10. We had a few different cocktails and loved them. The cocktails were very unique which was a nice change of pace. The atmosphere was relaxing; there’s an outdoor patio and front bar area for more casual and then a back room with a more upscale vibe. You can go casual or more upscale which I love. The owner was there also, and was super nice. I appreciate when management comes around to see how the experience is. Highly recommend!

Dropped in for a late afternoon snack and found Cayo Coco comfortable cool and welcoming. The coco rum old fashioned was rich and delicious. Service was quick but not overwhelming. The decor is nice and seating is comfortable with a combination of tables, chairs, sofas and coffee tables. Fully recommend and I’ll definitely be going back. Urban Cowgill

What a cool spot! The service was top tier, very accommodating, and gave outstanding suggestions. We got 4 appetizers, and honestly you could go drink rum and eat appetizers and be very happy. The appetizers we on another level. I have no complaints. The empanadas, so delicious and flavorful. The cornbread, was shockingly delicious! The tostones, wow! The cheese dip is the best I ever had. Dipping the empanada in that cheese makes my heart happy. The Cuban was good, my only gripe is it needed more mustard. It was still very delicious. All the drinks were amazing, I like sweet drinks so I got the guri guri and the zombie.

Today I went to Cayo coco for the first time, as I’m currently working in the Birmingham area. A friend recommended it to me and spoke very highly of it. When I arrived, I really liked the atmosphere it had a nice Caribbean vibe and the decor was on point. I sat at the bar and ordered a guava daiquiri, which was quite good. The service at the bar was excellent, especially from Luke, the bartender he was very friendly and welcoming. I ordered two dishes: the snapper ceviche and some tostones. I felt the ceviche needed a bit more salt and flavor overall. The tostones, however, were tasty and came with a melted cheese dip that I found pretty interesting. Later, I had a passion fruit daiquiri, which I absolutely loved. Overall, I had a great time. I think the food could improve a bit, but the place has a great vibe, the drinks are excellent, and the overall energy is very enjoyable.

Cayo Coco is such a cool spot in downtown Bham! Primarily reviewing the bar service/area because I’ve never gone for a full meal. The cocktails here are phenomenal every time, the staff behind the bar are always friendly and take obvious care in making good drinks. The atmosphere is so nice. I love sitting at the bar for a couple drinks and always leave in a good mood. Have had a couple of the small plates including the crawfish mofongo and enjoyed whatever I’ve ordered. Definitely a great spot for dates or if you have friends or family in town and want to do something different.