Such a vibe! You walk into a tiki wonderland. My staples are the Mai Tai's and Mochiko Chicken…read moreBowl, and the Mac. The chicken is perfectly crispy and the sauce compliments it so well. Service is efficient and they deliver tasty meals. Mai Tai Mondays and Lunch specials Fridays are such a steal!

I came here on a busy Saturday night and regret not making reservations ahead of time! Thankfully…read morethere were two spots left at the end of the bar. I was greeted by the friendly hosts when I arrived who were super accommodating. I really loved the vibe and ambiance of the place and immediately felt transported to Polynesia. There was a live performance just ending and while it was a bit noisy, it still felt lively and intimate. I had the bartender start me off with a daiquiri and then I shared the Chief Lapu Lapu Bowl. This was such an experience of watching it being touched and then an explosion of cinnamon occurring! It was very delicious and refreshing with unique and fruity flavors. Apparently the bowl is worth a lot because they take your ID and give it back once you return the bowl in one piece! I would definitely return here especially since there were some enticing food items I would love to have tried! Parking was also super easy in the neighborhood area or their free lot, if it's not full!

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!

Such a fun tiki bar in Torrance! My friend brought me here, and I can see why she keeps coming…read moreback. Since it was my first visit, the bartender walked us through the menu and shared some great recommendations. They even let us sample the frozen drinks before we ordered. We got the matchamacallit, makahiki mua, frozen ube, and frozen dole whip. Every drink was creative and delicious. This is the perfect spot for a laid-back night out. It's casual and relaxed, but with a lively atmosphere (there's a DJ) and excellent tiki cocktails.

The Hula Hula Room is incredible! We had such a fun time and will definitely be back…read more The cocktails here are inventive and bring the perfect combo of the South Bay and aloha spirit. The frozen drinks are dangerously good since you cannot taste the alcohol at all. The decorations are great and I absolutely love the art. It even features my favorite Hawaiian artist, Nick Kuchar! The space has a great layout. There are two large high top booths in the back that are perfect for groups of 8 to 10 people. The bathroom I used was gender neutral, and there is a convenient parking lot right in front. They do not serve food here, so some folks bring their own. We will definitely bring a meal with us next time! To top it all off, the service was very friendly. They were so patient explaining the whole menu to our large group.

Had a great date night last night. Our waitress, Koby, was amazing and very attentive. Food and…read moreambience is amazing however I would not recommend their version of the Pain Killer (P.K.H.B). Maybe it was just the bartender that was off but all in all, had a great time. Thanks again to our waitress, Koby.

We came in for brunch and were blown away. The decor is…read moresomething out of Disneyland, this feels very special. Our server, Kelly, was amazing. She walked us through the menu and helped us decide on what to order. I got the breakfast burrito and my husband got the eggs Benedict. Both were delicious. I got a Dole Whip. Everything was perfect. Can't want to come back.

very yummy drinks with extremely fun bartenders! tim is a personal favorite :) beautiful ambiance…read moreinside as well!! come here for a good time.

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!

An LA icon right on sunset blvd probably one of the lest establishment in LA that have withstood…read morethe years (since 1961) and have survived all the changes in silver lake area of town . Line - there is almost always a line and while it might seem long it goes by pretty quick surprisingly. Decor- a less than typical decor for a tiki bar some of the decor has been there since opening so when you walk in you're looking at history in a way . Drink - now here is where it gets good. Probably some of the most potent drinks and also great tasting alcoholic drinks I've had that even rival the big island . Rats mistake is my favorite and if I could only tell you the stories that I've had after a night of these drinks ! Mai tai are powerful and yet delicious and yes all their drinks creep up on you . I've had almost every drinks on the menu and just tell anyone looking for an amazing drink to stop by and decide for yourself which one is your favorite .

I made a reservation for my family with Ellyson, who was verykind and helpful and assisted us in…read morefinding the best day and time. If you're looking to book here, ask for Ellyson. The food was exquisite, and the service was exceptional. I give this place a perfect 10 out of 10. We had the best brunch eve

I've been wanting to come here forever after hearing so many great things and didn't realize how…read morehard it was to get reservations. Had reservations for a party of four (made via online) and was seated right away. Ambiance is dark and intimate but seating was enough to feel like you had room. Drinks were delicious and strong and service was great and quick. You are limited to eating and drinking within a certain time frame but it's not bad as the servers are on it. Drinks 10/10 and food 10/10. I'm still craving their burger, one of the best ones I have had, I can't even compare it to anywhere else. Bathrooms are located outside of the speakeasy.

Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.