This is the place to go. It takes you away from the "basic" Chattam street and the clean beach culture. This was exactly what my party was looking for. It's tucked behind a couple buildings and it makes you feel like you're walking into the jungle! The food was so amazing, I could eat there every day. The drinks were also fun and good! The best part: their playlist was top tier. We even asked for the playlist they were playing and they gave it to us! The service was amazing. Heidi was an amazing and sweet waitress! What we ate from top to bottom: chilled noodle salad, Hawaiian chicken sandwhich, siopao, mom's homemade lumpia, pork belly sisig tacos, and Filipino bbq pork rib entree with jasmine rice and side of plantains. read more

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A cool little place tucked away down an alley, Aplaya makes you feel like you're at a tropical island bar & grill. The respite from the summer sun was greatly appreciated. This is a place Jimmy Buffet would have loved! The food was very good and our service was friendly and attentive. Come for a restful meal or a good time at the bar, Aplaya Kitchen &Tiki Bar is literally a hidden gem. read more

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My fiancé and I got dinner here and we loved it! The tiki bar atmosphere was really fun. We both got the "mom's chicken adobo" and we LOVED our meals. It was delicious. Definitely recommend! Our waitress was really friendly too. Good service. read more

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Love the food and cocktails!!! Has a great relaxed vibe hidden off of Main St, Chatham. Really friendly bartenders that help you find the perfect drink!! Loved the lumpia and tofu poke bowl for food and Beach boy blues, and Cherry Blossom Social Club cocktails! Will be coming back soon! read more

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Easy relaxing atmosphere and delish tiki cocktails. Would definitely recommend for a break and a drink read more

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Service was phenomenal and made the experience so fun. Ambiance is just awesome, and enhanced by the aroma of smoked meats, but the wives said it's just so cute . It's off the beaten track and tucked away. The tacos were the bomb! Great tropical drinks too. What a find. read more

A pleasant surprise stumbling into this true gem in Chatham's Main Street area. We were seated right away and the waitress was friendly and provided quality services. We also got to meet the gracious owner who made us feel so welcome! We will definitely be back and continually rave about everything. And of course the food - spicy lobster rolls and a moco loco entree, every flavor was savored! read more

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Really enjoyed our experience here! Alcoholic Tiki cocktails are all about $16. They also have some NA options. I LOVED their take on a piña colada which included ube, so it ended up being purple. My love had an awesome cocktails called Smiles with mezcal, yellow chartreuse and Aperol, which was a striking Jack O lantern color. So cool! Atmosphere is so festive and fun you don't even feel like you're in Chatham anymore. Cool Tiki stuff all over- see photos. While our server was initially very nice and solicitous, service declined right as we were ready to leave and we had to prompt him to cash us out. Also, note there is a 3% kitchen fee applied to your check. Take note, they may be hoping you had so many cocktails you don't notice! read more

Mai tai very good. We shared 2 appetizers and both were quite average. Chicken skewers were a bit dry, not a lot of flavor and could have used a dipping sauce. Limpia egg rolls also nothing special. Might return for a drink but skip food. read more

Awful service. 1 star for atmosphere (because you need to give at least 1 star). Didn't get the option to try the drinks because we sat for about 10 minutes and left after no one approached us. Servers were just staring at us. read more

Came here for a break from walking around and loved the Filipino tiki fusion! Food and Drinks: - Calamansi Margarita (frozen): fun twist on a frozen margarita with the Filipino fusion. The hibiscus salt was a fun addition - Frozen Margarita: ordered this with a tajin rim. The tajin was so sour, but balanced well with the drink - Mom's Homemade Lumpia: this wasn't a full meal for us, so we were able to share this among 4 people (1-2 pieces each). This could easily serve one person. The sauce was tasty as well Miscellaneous: - Super fun atmosphere good for small or larger groups. - Make sure to bring sunblock because it is a sunny outdoor area - The tables are all pretty close together, so it isn't the most convenient place if you have a stroller or wheelchair read more

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Fun spot to stop and have one of their tropical drinks (many of which seem premixed but always served really nicely) or a beer. The food options look quite good, as they were passing our little table, but we just stopped for drinks. They have a nice seating area, plus some stools at the bar. Shady, and not too noisy, at least during the non-busy hours. Table service or you can just order at the bar. read more

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Return visit. Still awesome location and a vibe you can't beat!! So cute. Had pork rolls, chicken skewers to start. Pork rolls are fantastic. Entrees beef bun. Good, but lot like an appetizer. Pork belly tacos. Good, but better last year. Cold noodle salad still fantastic. Poke bowl new- Fantastic too. read more

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Stumbled along this place looking for a place other than American food, and we definitely accomplished our goal. Awesome backyard patio space with a definitive tiki and tropical vibe. Not the most expansive menu, but there's definite something for everyone. The drinks were refreshing and the lumpia was crunchy. Overall, I highly recommend if you're looking for something different in downtown Chatham read more

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This place is great. Great food! Great Margaritas! Great Friendly Service. Great great great. Go!!!

Located right behind the Lilly Pulitzer store, this hidden oasis is a great place to grab a delicious bite and beverage while enjoying the day. The menu is packed with delicious choices from tapas to full entrees. The service is friendly and polite and very knowledgeable about the menu they serve. I highly recommend the place over some of the tourist traps with overpriced items. read more

Absolutely incredible gem in Chatham! If you love tiki bars or speakeasies, drop in for great drinks. And if you love flavorful foods, give Filipino cuisine a try. IYKYK Filipino food brings the best of southeast Asian and island flavors. And this place is legit. I judge a Filipino place on its lumpia (egg rolls of the gods) and if those are good, everything will be good. I've also had their Pinoy burger (new to me but has an adobo flavor that I would eat 7 days a week). My friend gave me a taste of his Pork Belly Sisig tacos... amazing. This place is a little hidden so you are going to have to look for it. It's in a little back alley, just keep your eyes open for the sign. Once you get to the back it's like a little oasis. I like to eat at the bar. Plenty of seats, lots of friendly service, and I've never gotten a bad recommendation from the bartending staff. If you want to expand your tastebuds beyond the traditional Cape Cod fare, if you are looking for a refreshing spot, look no further. read more

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Excellent food, amazing staff, great outdoor area where they allow dogs. Good drinks. I'll definitely be back.

This wonderful downtown spot from the owners of Mom and Pops (also super tasty!) checks all the boxes. Unique menu with excellent service makes it a must visit for anyone spending time in Chatham! read more

Ambience was great. Family friendly and has good music as well. Ordered the Bistek and the meat was very tender and their Papaya Slaw hits the spot read more

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Yeah so I went and couldn't wait to get out of there. Nothing great to say at all really. On Main Street is a greeter and then inside a hostess who will seat you. Mind you I was by myself. Just wanted a quick bite and drink. Layout is weird with cheap tables and frankly a lot of unused space with other areas cramped. Was seated an awkward lounge area. Arrived at 3:00 and at 3:15 when I got my drink was told that they are closing at 3:30 for a private party. So no food unless I wanted to inhale it. Was not informed by greeter nor the hostess. Was nearly impossible to close my tab and stuck waiting uncomfortably at the bar. Drink was okay I guess. Now this isn't a totally pass but go with a few people maybe. It's a great concept with potential but fell short for me. Went to several other places in the area and would recommended this the least. read more

Best kept secret off the Main Street in Chatham. A different kind of vibe to relax with a Cocktail or a bite to eat. (Just had a drink), but the food around us look delicious Service was attentive & allowing my dog to join. Server brought over water for our dog. read more

I got the spicy lobster roll with fried plantains. The lobster roll was great, but as a person who doesn't usually like fried plantains, these were amazing, especially with the spicy chili garlic mayo. I also got the horchata, and it was soooooo cozy and cinnimony. It even comes with a TWISTY STRAW! All outdoor seating and dog-friendly! For a place in Chatham, the price on the lobster roll was lower than I expected. Amazing for large groups too! Amazing service, and I will come back! read more

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A welcome change of pace, I am so glad Aplaya is thriving! Delicious food, live entertainment if you time your visit right, creative cocktails.. Definitely worth your time if you're looking for a break from your average Cape menu. read more

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We discovered this place by accident, it's hidden off the main strip. Thank god we did. We just planned on a few tiki drinks, the drinks were so good we decided to look at the menu. The food was as great as the drinks. The tiki decor is a nice bonus. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Casual, outdoor restaurant behind the Lily Pulitzer store on Main Street. Table was sticky and not as clean as I hoped and food was just ok. Try it for something different than the average cape cod food. read more

Came here with another couple and we really enjoyed it! The drinks and food were great and the ambiance was perfect. Our server was very young and had trouble answering our menu questions but we figured it out and were happy with our choices. read more

A fabulous find in downtown Chatham, Aplaya serves up perfect cocktails and tasty food with friendly service in a fun, laid-back setting that will instantly transport you to the Caribbean, the South Pacific, or anywhere else in the tropics -- no matter what the weather is like on Cape Cod. My wife and I dropped in more than once on a recent vacation, to sip refreshing Mai Tais, Margaritas and Martinis, and to snack on delicious Pork Belly Tacos from their impressive menu of island grub. Tucked away behind the Lily Pulitzer store on Main St., Aplaya can be a little challenging to find, but once you find your way to its delightful covered patio, you'll have a hard time pulling yourself away. It's as perfect a Tiki Bar as any I've come across in quite a while. We'll be back whenever we visit Cape Cod! read more

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Went here tonight for the first time and was delighted! Everything we had was excellent. We started with the little gem salad, then split the bistek, chicken skewers and pork tacos. This was the right amount of food for two people. The cocktails were tasty and well-executed. We tried the Frozen Blue Hawaiian, Frozen Calamansi Margarita, and the Snowy Owl Espresso Martini. Everything we ordered felt creative and thoughtful, as well as fresh and enjoyable. The atmosphere is just right: grass umbrellas above every table, a classic tiki-theme bar, etc. Can't say that tiki and Filipino are typically found together, but Aplaya made the combo work. Looking forward to going back. It's a great change of pace from the usual New England seafood restaurants you find on the Cape. read more

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Delicious and potent cocktails made them a good value for the price. Favorite dish was the cold noodles which were delicious but we didn't need both large chunks of tofu on top. Mac salad had raisins and different spices. read more

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Great drinks and food - a perfect small summer lunch in Chatham! Kids got the pork burger and loved it. Gluten free items are available and delicious! I got the chicken skewers which is a small plate and perfect for a light lunch. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Chatham Foodies :P you must come here if you're craving something with lots of umami. I live here only 4 months outta the year and so grateful this restau' is here since it is open until midnight and has an Asian fusion flare. Filipino foods on the Cape in Chatham. Yayyyyyy!!! Great outdoor tiki bar ambiance with outdoor fans and cocktails with umbrellas. Such a fun addition to Chatham life. Loved my chicken skewer with rice appetizer and Tom Collins Filipino style. read more

We had the pleasure to dine at Aplaya this week with a party of 8. Ordering is done by QR code for the table which was easy. Our table ordered a variety of cocktails. I had the Passion Fruit Collins which was delightful. Next we ordered apps Lumpia, empanadas and chicken skewers. The stars were the lumpia and chicken skewers. Main course selections were Adobo Chicken, Siopao Cheeseburger, Bistek, Siseg Tacos, and Pritong Isda Fish. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. I had the fish which I would order again but would also consider the Siopao which got rave reviews. Also worth noting that the rice that comes with the dishes is fantastic! Wait staff was very good and the tiki bar atmosphere was fun andenjoyable. read more

Aplaya Kitchen & Tiki Bar - Passion Fruit Collins, Jungle Bird, Mojito - Tiki Bars Near Me - Chatham, Massachusetts

This review isn't about the food or the drinks or the service. I am giving Aplaya 3 stars because I went there on June 18 at about 4P and there was no one there, and the chairs were on the table tops...not exactly in keeping with the website that says they are open 12-12 everyday. They don't have a phone listed, so you can't check with them in advance. And they didn't ever respond to my email asking about this. Dropped in today intending to get a drink, and the music was loud and not what you might expect given the "Tiki Bar" label; it was just standard rock that was VERY bass heavy. We love the sister restaurant (Mom and Pop's), and the setting is very nice on a warm afternoon and evening. We had high hopes, and are disappointed. We have crossed this off of our list of "places to try". They could easily do better. read more

Fun place for a cocktail Hard to find ... look for signs Maybe music needs an upgrade. Didn't have food but told it is good read more

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I only spend the time to leave a review when something is exceptional, or exceptionally poor. Unfortunately this falls into the later. Initially I figured I wouldn't bother, but after a short walk to consider how bad my experience was I felt the need, as otherwise the positive reviews will skew people's perceptions in a way that is not reflective of the experience. Service was poor. Several other tables were attended to before mine despite arriving before them. I ordered the pork belly tacos and a water with lemon. The water was the highlight. The tacos were two store bought hard corn shells. The pork belly was surprisingly flavorless chopped up and topped with pickled onions and green salsa (?) which were also nearly flavorless. After taking a bite I realized a napkin had not been provided so I had to ask the bartender for one as my waitress was nowhere to be found. The setting is nice, set back from the street and shaded, and the umbrella tables seem reasonably nice, but the barrel tables are not suitable for dining at as the chairs are too high for them and then the barrels have a high rim that makes leaning on them uncomfortable. I ended up eating one and a third of the tacos as they weren't worth the calories. So unfortunate as the idea behind the place seems nice and the setting deserves better. read more

Sat at the bar for a few cocktails. Good pour and friendly bartender. Ordered a mai tai and a blue lagoon? Not too sweet either. Food menu looked good but we had already eaten. Liked the vibes and tiki bar atmosphere. Will be back read more

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Great little hidden gem. We stumbled upon this place walking around Chatam. It's behind a shop but follow the path and you'll find it. Drinks are great -- had their Gin Pom and Ube frozen drink. Employees are super friendly. read more

Delicious lunch, beautiful patio, friendly service. Great for vegetarians. We'd happily go back. And the neighborhood is just so charming; we'd never been to Chatham before. read more

$15 for a drink with no alcohol in it, imitation filipino food . service was okay. there's no ambiance , someone had a dog in the restaurant with them and they left the water bowl next to our table. read more

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