This place is a yes, yes, and yes! I have a buddy that loves Tiki bars and found this place/made a…read morereservation, so our group came to visit on a Sunday night. The vibe is speakeasy-ish; the entrance is off the street in an alleyway but the interior is very nice, low light, and would be fun for a date night! The staff were attentive and very friendly. My friend got some shots, which were surprisingly good given they were kind of sweet, and I ordered the "mystic lamp" cocktail ($16) which was VERY memorable to me as someone that loves floral drinks -- it was very floral, slightly fruity, and had a lovely chunk of lychee it came with which was delicious! The drink was decent sized too; I've been charged a lot more for much less drink at other speakeasies (those of which I don't plan to visit again any time soon haha). In my opinion, this spot has the perfect combo of great drinks, nice ambiance, cool speakeasy-vibes, but also cheerfulness given the tiki-theme inside. Would definitely rec a visit to anyone visiting Chicago who likes cool bars!

I can't understand what the fuss is all about here. I couldn't wait to leave…read more This place represents itself as a tiki bar but is the most half-hearted attempt I have ever seen. I was excited for the experience having heard how busy it gets, blah blah. These positive reviewers need to seek out other tiki bars. After you negotiate the alley entrance and go down dangerously dark stairs, you are met with crazy boring decor. I kept thinking there had to be more right? The whole point of a tiki bar is to strike a mood, but hanging a very few polynesian masks on the wall, putting up a grass facade over the bar and dressing the servers in vaguely polynesian outfits is sad. I've seen private tiki bars at people's homes that are more exciting. Add to this a comparably boring music selection played far too loud over boomy lo-fi speakers and you'll wonder what's going on here. So what about the food and drink? Completely uninspired for anyone who's had more than a mai tai before in their life. About a dozen extremely common drink choices is all you get!! No specials, that's it. When I asked if this was the whole cocktail menu, the server said it was but they have a full bar so you can get anything you want. Well, I could get that service at just about any bar in the world, so big deal. Maybe it would be better if you sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One could also go taste their rum selections and other cocktails in the Bamboo Room, but I hate that kind of elitist nonsense. That's never been what tiki bars were about. The drinks we sampled were okay at best. Even the namesake 3 Dots and A Dash cocktail was lackluster and used cheap cherries for the dots instead of classic Luxardos. (If you know, you know) The appetizers were okay, but way overpriced. 5 tiny spring rolls for $18. Come on guys, enough already. I'd rather go to the bar at the Polynesian Hotel at Disney than return here. This place is a hard pass.

Hala Kahiki is a tiki bar staple in the Chicago Suburbs! The inside is much larger than I expected…read morewith a huge bar area, covered outdoor patio, and at least two other indoor seating areas. I love that as soon as you enter, you are transported to a tropical oasis that is dark and moody. I visited with a larger group so we made a reservation before. One pays $5 per person in your group and the amount is later applied to your bill. The food menu is minimal and most items weren't available sadly. We got two orders of their pineapple salsa with taro chips. It was yummy but wasn't enough substance to match the drink levels. For drinks, our group got a wide variety. They have all sorts of flavor pairings to accommodate every guest. I got the Captain's Revenge after hearing the Pearl Diver was unavailable. It was good but not amazing. For my second drink, I got the Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned which I thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't hear anyone in our group be disappointed with what they ordered. Our server, Jazmine, was very knowledgable about the menu and asking the right questions to make sure what we each ordered would be something we liked. Overall, this was a fun experience and I am happy I finally got to visit! My experience was slightly tainted with how much was not available the night we visited.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

Ok, so I came here based on that I love a good tiki bar, walked in and knew it's a dive bar. That's…read morecool cuz I love those too! I did ask the bartender if she could make a zombie and got a reply of what the heck is that? Still cool. I'll take a beer. It's definitely a locals bar, all good. But if you are walking in solo and not from the area, this isn't the place for you. I tried to ask the bartenders name, something I do so when I go back etc and maybe to have a conversation, they were more interested in getting back to the regulars and chat. I did get it, but it was just a weird exchange. All in all, service was just fine, I got my cold beers timely as I had a few before moshing to another spot, but if I want to sit and drink alone I can do that at the hotel. If you are with a friend go in and party on! I'm really only dinging because the name is misleading. I'm guessing that was the original intention and the area just doesn't want that and so it's a shift. It's all good, just different.

Closes an hour before closing bartenders have poor attitudes even after being a regular. Thankfully…read moreclosing hopefully gets new bartenders.

We come here every year for the restaurant show and each time the cocktail are new and exciting…read more The bartender even remembered us from last year. !! We had a great time sitting at the bar. Tried 3 cocktails and the bartender was gracious enough to let me sample a new rum he loved. The clarified cocktails are delish and a def labor of love. The Saturn frappe was so good and their selection is unmatched. It's a great place to have a tropical cocktail and enjoy.

Theres no lack of words, but, for what can manifest, it's incredible! Take a friend, take a date,…read moreenjoy the journey. I will say that drinks are heavily dependent on the person and their mood, but Matt is A+. I said "Take me on a journey" and he walked me through clarified toasted coconut, spirit-forward rum quality, to a crunchy shaved melon masterpiece. I'm terrified to come back and not experience the same thing. Great work!

First visit, now one of our favorite tiki bars anywhere - along with Max's (Grand Rapids) and…read moreInferno Room (Indianapolis). Immersive experience with a chill vibe, including tiki appropriate music. We arrived at the 4:30 opening and stayed for four hours. Drinks and food were excellent. The cocktail menu is extensive, including tiki classics and Kohala Koa exclusives.

We had a free night in the Chicago area and found this ridiculously AWESOME tiki bar, Kahala Koa…read moreTiki Bar. The selection of drinks is downright encyclopedic, and the drinks were outstanding. In addition, we ordered a plate of bacon-covered water chestnuts, and they were so effing delicious!! I mean, they were a serious revelation!! So we ordered another plate. The atmosphere is amazing. The family that owns this wonderful tiki bars has put some serious work into adorning the place with amazing tiki decor. And this has to have taken YEARS to do. The outside of the building does not say, "Hey!! I'm an awesome tiki bars!!" But step inside and you are transported to tiki land extraordinaire. And then there is the staff there. They are so friendly, attentive, and helpful, and just very authentic and genuine. I CANNOT WAIT to return to Kahala Koa Tiki Bar the next time I'm in the Chicago area. The place totally rocks!!

Small but cozy ambiance. Service not great no one welcome me or seated me. There's isn't a menu of…read morefood but the place looks festive if you bring your own food. Ideal for private parties no parking lot only street parking.

What a complete let down. Called this place on Saturday to confirm Groupon and had plans on going…read morehere after work. Took the long drive and waited 45min and they never opened Called the number on Yelp and nothing. We event went to another place for food returned and still nothing

Been to this place a few times and its always a fun hang out place before we dance the night aeay…read moreat Joes Live. The place is sooo cute and its definitely a vibe. They are partnered with Crust Brewery which has a barcode on each table and you can order the pizza online and they bring it right to you. I feel like Crust Brwery should be another review but all i can say is their pizza was really good and definitely ordering that again! The drinks at Petes Tiki Tiki however are in this cute Tiki cups and it is worth your money because they dont skimp on the liquor. So definitely worth the price you pay. Service is great you can either go up to the bar to order but therr are also people going around to check on your table. Definitely coming back! Hapoy drinking!!!

Stopped here after an event near by to watch the Packers vs Bears game. Drinks were great!! There…read moreis plenty of seating and you're able to bring in food or order pizza from crust!! My partner walked down and got himself a burger, I ordered the fig pizza! So good!! Highly recommend the Saturn drink!! Plenty of TV's to watch the games! Staff was so nice and friendly!

While overall it is a good bar with a nice atmosphere, our bartender was great. Checked on us the…read moreperfect amount - not too much, not too little. I didn't end up getting food, but the bartender gave us a free umbrella as it was absolutely POURING outside. They were more than what I could hope for from a tiki bar on a weekday. +bonus points for being a bar that stocks Evan Williams despite not being a dive. Cheap whiskey is always appreciated!

Love Tiki Tiki next to Matchbox! Went for the start of our birthday weekend! A few of us with…read moreJanuary birthdays piled in around 7 pm. We had at least 12-15 people throughout our time there. The bartender was great and she made really good cocktails! We probably tried them all on the menu and they were all good. Definitely a fun atmosphere for a friends and colleagues gathering or date night! The back room has the old train car as part of the bar (used to be a diner) it's cool. They had a birthday party going in there too and a dj. Plus you have the bar next store to venture off too. I hope they do food again soon that's all it's missing. Thank you for a great night, we appreciate it! Aquarius weekend continues! Cheers

What a fun place! Conveniently located in Wood Dale, this lounge gives visitors a casual place to…read moreenjoy an interesting array of fun and colorful drinks at reasonable prices. Though I didn't get to try it on this visit, the food menu fits the tiki bar theme of the lounge and is cooked to order. Service was quick and friendly and it only took a few minutes to make each drink. With each drink I also got a good amount of background on the alcohol used to make the drink and some knowledge on how each flavor combination was developed. The space inside is nice with a mix of everything from tables to a bar to couches. This would be a perfect place to enjoy some board games or a casual evening of conversation with plenty of space to spread out. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center as well.

I walked in to the Pau Hana Lounge and expected a tiki bar but did not expect to get an education…read moreon rum. We were looking for a unique bar, and boy, did we get that. The bartender, Ron, seemed to have a good deal of knowledge about rum. All of the specialty cocktails contain rum. Ron was very engaging and enthusiastic about the cocktail menu. He was very friendly and spent a lot of time talking with us. We ordered the Zombie (a trio of light, gold, and dark rum with lemon, lime, passion fruit, and bitters - limit two per customer), the Navy Grog (lime, grapefruit, honey liquor, light rum, dark rum, and Demerara rum), the Painkiller (Pusser's rum, fresh nutmeg, pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut), and the Pineapple Coconut Delight (white rum, coconut, orgeat, pineapple, and lemon). The drinks were very good and I liked the sweetness in the drinks we chose. The drinks that we were served were very strong. I can see why some of them have a two drink limit. Ron kept telling us about the his brother who cooks in the kitchen. He is a classically trained chef, but we were unable to try any of the food because the kitchen is closed on Monday. Overall, the Pau Hana Lounge is a nice bar with a neighborhood feel to it. I recommend Pau Hana Lounge, just be prepared to get a lot of alcohol from these drinks.

Hands down the best homemade burgers in town! Nice and juicy fresh meat and toppings! The specialty…read morefrys are also delicious!

This is a regular haunt for me. Keep in mind ~ this is an adults only SMOKING ESTABLISHMENT. If you…read morefont like smoke- sit outside in the yard in good weather. Its a hole in the wall- right on the tracks on the edge of town. This place often doesn't have things in stock on the menu- but they get away with it here. This is more of a bar than a restaurant. The food is alright. Not stellar- but the burgers are good, salads are WAY over sauced and most everything else is deep fried. Service is alright- but they get an A+ for the homey feel as they remember everyone there. Its a bar people come back to because they make it feel like home. Try the frozen patio punch! Sure its sweet- but shouldn't life be sweet?