If you're looking for a fun tiki escape, this place is a must-visit! The atmosphere is…read moreincredible--every detail of the décor transports you to a tropical paradise, and the whole place has an amazing island vibe. I tried the Zombie and the Mai Tai, and both were absolutely delicious. They were expertly made, packed with flavor, and definitely potent, so they deliver exactly what you'd expect from classic tiki cocktails! The service was outstanding from start to finish. The bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable with their great recommendations and attention to detail. Between the amazing drinks, exceptional service, fun energy, and immersive décor, this tiki bar is the complete package. Whether you're out with friends or just looking for a unique night out, this spot is a total vibe. I'll definitely be back!

Came here for lunch with my boo. The place has cool painted art murals on the interior of the…read morefirst room as soon as you walk in that let you know this spot is unique and cares about individuality. We were seated at a booth by the hostess which was nice! Made it feel a little more elevated than a typical bar. Especially because another couple tried to snag the table for themselves and she let them know it was reserved for us. The entire place felt clean and not divey. I just kind of wished there was more tiki art in the main room where the bar is. But that's just me being a maximalist! I love tiki goth haha. There was an awesome playlist going and the service was great and attentive. We got the burger and Thai tea chicken salad sando. It was an amazing deal for all the food we got! It came with fries or mac salad. I ended up eating half of my husbands fries because unfortunately the mac salad was very underwhelming. It was very bland. We also ordered to virgin painkillers and they hit the spot! So good! All in all, this place was a cool vibe and we definitely recommend visiting. If not for the amazing lunch special, come for the live music to get a full on alt tiki vibe going on for a good time.

Very cool hidden tiki bar! The decor is great, really sets the vibe. Not too busy on Thursday…read morenight, but not dead either. Sat at the bar for drinks and appetizers. Not super attentive service considering there were only a few parties at the bar, but our bartender (woman with long wavy hair) was kind and made delish drinks. The coconut shrimp was great too. Karaoke started a little after 8:00pm. Not sure if that's a regular thing, but it was fun to watch! Happy Hour is only one hour a day on weekdays (5-6pm) which was a bit of a bummer because we arrived at 6:30 and thought it went until 7 or 8, but now we know. Would be awesome if it was still 5-8pm like it seems it used to be. Overall a fun time and we'll likely be back!

We recently visited Secret Island Tiki which has been on our list for a while. It is located on the…read morecorner of Broadway and Pine under Shannon's. We parked in the multi-story parking garage behind Hamburger Mary's. Secret Island is a little over a block away. You can make reservations on OpenTable. It has a bit of a speakeasy entrance, as it is not plainly marked. Look for the staircase going down with greenery around it and the Secret Island sign downstairs. Go right at the bottom of the stairs and there is a little walkway where you see a very cool tiki display. It you stay there long enough, the lights will flash and you will hear thunder. Walk a little further and go through the door to enter. I was blown away by the atmosphere and build. Kudos to Bamboo Ben! It is dimly lit with a ton of cave wall, bamboo, thatch, netting, tiki lights, floats, skulls, tikis, and other décor. The bar is loaded with bottles and looks great with dark blue and green backlighting. The bar top is wood with deep cutouts that are filled with clear epoxy. The booths in the main dining area are little tiki huts and even have clouds overhead. There was great tiki music playing the whole time. A few times an hour a thunderstorm hits. The lights dim, lightning flashes with thunder sound effects, and red lights illuminate cracks in the floor that looks like lava veins. There is also a photo-op "Pele's Throne" which is a big lava rock surrounded chair. We sat at the bar and had the coconut shrimp appetizer ($12). The shrimp were breaded and cooked well, and had a coconut sprinkle on top. The spicy dipping sauce complemented the shrimp well. I started out with the Drunken Monkey (Makers Mark 46, Jamaican rum, banana liqueur, cinnamon, allspice, Angostura bitters, normally $19, $17 during happy hour). It was somewhat bourbon forward with a little funk from the Jamaican rum. I definitely got the cinnamon notes with a little banana and allspice in the background. She started out with the El Capitan Hook (Del Maguey mezcal, pineapple, banana liqueur, Luxardo cherry liqueur, lime, $17, $15 during happy hour). This was smoke forward with light pineapple and banana flavor. I had the Hula burger ($18) which was very good with a lot of different flavors from the various toppings. It came with a decent amount of fries, and was a filling plate. She had the pineapple bowl fried rice and added with BBQ pork ($17 + $5 for pork add-on). It is served in half of a scooped out pineapple and had a good amount of rice with pork and green onions on top. It had a good mix of teriyaki sauce on the rice and BBQ sauce on the pork. Next, I had the Rum Runner (coconut and blended dark rums, banana liqueur, raspberry, grenadine, pineapple, orange, lime, $18, $15 during happy hour). It was very pineapple and coconut forward which overpowered all of the other ingredients. She also had the Let That ManGo (white rhum agricole, coconut, mango, lemon, $18, $16 during happy hour). The primary flavors here were mango with some grassiness from the agricole. We were here from about 6pm to 8pm on a Wednesday night and it was pretty dead with only a few other people in the place the whole time. They do have a stage in the back with live music acts, so it is probably busier when there is entertainment and on weekends. Our first bartender was Alex who was nice but we barely talked with him. Manager Pedro took over the bartender duties later on and we had a great time chatting with him. Service was great from both of them. The drinks are a few dollars above average, but if you come during happy hour, the drinks are several dollars off. Happy hour is currently all day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and Thursday through Saturday from 5pm to 8pm. The food was good, the drinks were ok to good, and the atmosphere was great. Normally, this would probably be a one and done, but I really liked the build and would like to come back when it is busier, maybe on a weekend.

Fun times. We would meet up with our boss here after work for a few drinks back in the 90s. Great…read moreatmosphere, old school.

Not only is it a dive bar, it's a Tiki dive! I swear the best part of the decor was the use of…read moreStyrofoam chunks on the ceiling to simulate ah ah lava. It was a dead give away that Styrofoam was used because of the flat surfaces at right angles. Hey recycle, reuse right? I like it. Environmentally conscious tiki dive bar. When we first went in I got heckled by people that I assume were locals. They thought it was funny that I was taking pictures as though the dive were a tourist destination. Little did they know. I also learned about these old fashioned stove/bbq thingys that used to be around in all the bars. I guess now it's totally considered a health and safety hazard so they don't use it any longer. What a shame. I bet some killer steaks came off of that grill. They also had karaoke! Yay! I was sooo gonna give them negative stars when I thought you had to pay by the song to sing. However, I found that it is free at the Hawaiian Room. I guess the KJ just charges at some other, way lamer location. What really makes this place a must see dive? The pièce de résistance was their "B" rating from the health department posted prominently behind the bar. Don't believe me? Check out the photo I posted on the review. But who really cares right? "B" is still above average. Definitely a reason to hit Bellflower!

This is by far the best Tiki Room in all of the South Bay. It looks just like a tiki room and has…read morethe best design. It is ever so comfortable and the bartenders and all of the staff are great. You will love it. They have these sweet cocktails like something you would get in Hawaii. Be careful, don't drink too much of them or a nasty hangover you will have. They have regular cocktails as well and some nice sodas. You will love the way the Hula Hula Room is decorated. It is just an escape from LA life. It is only open until midnight so keep that in mind. It can get crowded and I don't think they take reservations. Call them and ask. Oh, and you can have a wee sample of the cocktail before you order it. I have not had them all. I don't drink much. But this place is a great time.

I'd call this place more of a tropical bar than a tiki bar but it's still in the tiki theme I…read moreguess. It's more of a Hawaiian Lite kind of vibe though. The drinks were average. I don't know what I was expecting considering they seem to be trying to be a legit tiki bar but all the drinks were mostly served in the same glassware. Call me a tiki drink snob but that makes a difference to me. If you think that's nit-picking, try drinking a beer from a coffee cup and tell me if that's ok with you! Overall service was fine, atmosphere and ambiance was fine but because the drinks were average it made my experience average. Nothing bad just nothing stellar, hence the 3 stars.

The food and drinks were both great, you can tell the bartenders know what they're doing and are…read moretaking the time necessary to nail all the small details. Tiki Kai has such an immersive atmosphere and with no windows you really do forget you're on the Hermosa beach pier but what really makes us want to come back is a staff that makes us feel welcomed and adds to our experience. Alyssa and Sage not only added to our experience, they made it! These two were so fun, they were on top of our food modifications (allergies), and somehow found a way to be available whenever we needed them despite the place being slammed. If you're lucky enough to have either Sage or Alyssa taking care of you, you are in for a fantastic experience! We genuinely can't wait to come back and bring more friends!

Koa was amazing! He walked us through the menu and gave us a some great recommendations. Food was…read moregreat- drinks were great. Highly recommend

Had a great experience at Twisted Tiki! The bartender was incredibly personable and made us feel…read morewelcome from the moment we sat down. I can't remember his name, but he mentioned he was from Virginia, and his friendly service really stood out. The tiki drinks were delicious and had a beautiful presentation--almost too pretty to drink! Their happy hour is a fantastic value, and we also tried the chicken skewers, which were very tasty. The tiki-themed decor is fun, colorful, and adds to the overall atmosphere. Between the great drinks, good food, and excellent service, we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend checking it out!

This was my first time at Twisted Tiki, and I really wanted to like it because I love tiki bars…read more It's a fun little place, and we enjoyed the two drinks we ordered. They were both tasty. I ordered the Zombie, which was really good and came with a cool zombie hand. We also had a nice time talking with the bartenders. Unfortunately, the air conditioning wasn't working that night, and it was really hot inside. We sat in the corner at the bar, and one of the bartenders was nice enough to turn the fan on the bar toward us. I appreciated the effort, but at that point it was basically just moving warm air around. We also ordered French fries, but they never came. We asked about them and were told the kitchen might be backed up. After we finished our drinks, we were ready to leave because of the heat, so we asked about the fries again. They went to check, but there still wasn't an answer as to when they'd arrive, so we canceled the order. I don't want to be too hard on the place because the drinks were good, the bartenders were friendly, and the broken AC may have just been an unfortunate situation that night. We actually went to Twisted Tiki because Mission Control wasn't quite what we remembered, so I'm not sure I would make a special trip just for Twisted Tiki based on this visit. That said, we're fans of tiki bars, so if we're in the area again, we'll definitely give it another try. Hopefully the AC is working and the French fries make it to the table next time!

If you're a true tiki enthusiast, Tiki-Ti is an absolute must-visit. Open since 1961, this…read morelegendary landmark on Sunset Boulevard is one of the oldest and most iconic tiki bars in the world, serving up an authentic tiki experience that's unlike anywhere else. The atmosphere is incredible, the décor is packed with vintage tiki charm, and the vibe is everything you'd hope for--fun, welcoming, and full of history. Yes, there's usually a line to get in, but it's 100% worth the wait. Every drink is expertly crafted, and you can tell there's a passion for the tradition behind every pour. We tried Ray's Mistake, Toro, and my personal favorite, the Ooga Booga--each one was unique, potent, and absolutely delicious. From the legendary cocktails to the phenomenal tiki décor and unforgettable ambiance, Tiki-Ti is the kind of place that keeps you coming back. Whether you're a longtime tiki fan or experiencing tiki culture for the first time, this iconic Sunset Boulevard landmark is an experience you don't want to miss. Five stars!

The best Tiki bar I have ever been lucky enough to visit. It is the one of the OGs of tiki and…read moreconsidered the 8th wonder of the world in my book. Pro tip: Arrive 30 minutes early before they open to secure a seat at the bar and order the Ooga Booga.

I'm not sure what The Blind Rabbit is like on any given evening, but if Sergio is taking care of…read moreyou, well then you are in for an extraordinary evening! Not to get your hopes up or anything, but he makes your visit to this speakeasy an elaborate and awesome experience. We came here for a dear friend's birthday, so I had no expectations of the place- we just went to celebrate him! One thing of note: vegans beware! Eat before you come here! Our only option is hummus. Came for the drinks though, not the food. The ambiance is dimly lit to create the intimate vibe and there was a Great Gatsby theme. Not sure how often they change the theme but we'll be back soon to find out. Espresso martini was delicious, Across the Bay was delightful, but the ABSINTHE drinks were INCREDIBLE. Green Beast and Love You Better. Thank you Sergio for making Joe's 43rd birthday an unforgettable one.

Such a fun experience! If you're looking for a lowkey spot to sip on some elaborate cocktails this…read moreis the place for you! Tables are very limited so I highly recommend booking a reservation online. You check in with the host by the sake barrels and they will guide you in. The reservation allots you 90 minutes to dine and drink, and it was honestly the perfect amount of time. My boyfriend got 3 drinks, and I got 2, all were amazing and so unique! The bartender did a good job of rotating around everyone and pacing you pretty well in the process. We sat right at the bar and really enjoyed being up close and watching our bartender make these beautiful creations, it's honestly an art! I can't wait to come back! We ate lunch right before coming here, but next time we would love to try some bites since everything looked and smelled so good! Such a fun and unique experience, I highly recommend following them down the rabbit hole;)