Elo S.

I visited this location for a birthday celebration. It is a really cool and interesting bar/ restaurant. It is kind of dark inside so watch your step. It is a pirates themed bar which makes it even cooler. Entrance and exit doors are not same. You enter through one door and exit through another one. The menu is very interesting. They have food for the pickiest people too. I ordered a cheeseburger with side of fries. I enjoyed my cheeseburger. Drinks were good. They have collectible glasses for about $50. The only downside for this location is the time limit. They have a 90 minutes time limit and they say after that you can move to the bar and no time limit. We were reminded of 90 mins and when we tried to move, no sits were available. We had to ask for to go boxes to take our food home which was really disappointing. We're really excited to try the place. It took about 20 minutes for us to get our food. This location makes you eat fast. Service is okay. Servers explain the menu and make suggestions on what to order. I have been to bars that had way better service and not rushed.

Doug B.

Broken Compass Tiki is a pirate themed tiki bar in Burbank. They don't having a parking lot, but it was very easy to find street parking just around the corner on a Sunday afternoon. The front of the building is a little vaguely marked, and the entrance has speakeasy vibes, which was a surprise. Upon walking in the front door, there is some tiki décor and a small counter in the rear. I remember thinking to myself "what the heck, this is it?". I checked in at the host stand on the left, and was handed me a boarding pass. She then led us through a hidden door behind what looked like a shipping crate. We were now in the real Broken Compass. The interior is a good size. The two-sided bar seats around a dozen. There is a lounge side of the bar that has two large booths along the wall, and another area with comfortable looking couches and lounge chairs. The main dining room has some tiki hut booths, and two sections of tables with half booth and half chair. The décor is pretty extensive with a good mix of pirate, nautical, and tiki themes. There is a lot of bamboo, thatch, rope, cargo netting, skulls and skeletons, port holes, octopus tentacles, jellyfish, tiki lights, and more. The ceiling is dark with various nautical and pirate markings, and even tied up ship sails overhead. The tiki hut booths have the parrots from the enchanted tiki room above them. Even the two restrooms are nautical themed, with beach and marine sounds playing. There is a lot of great décor to look at. We arrived around 2pm on a Sunday, so it wasn't very busy yet. By the time we left a few hours later, it was starting to get busy. We decided to sit at the bar. We started out with the buffalo cauliflower ($14) for an afternoon snack. The serving size was generous, and the buffalo sauce had a good tang. It was served with some sauces, and was surprisingly filling. A nice feature of the cocktail menu is that each drink displays one to three compass stars to indicate the strength of the drink. Their cocktails use a great variety of liquors including ones you don't often see. Many of the ingredients are made in-house. I started out with Chupacabra's Vacation (Demerara Rum, Jamacian Rum, Pomegranate Reduction, Cinnamon, Lime Juice, Bitters, two-star boozy rank, $17). It is served with a flaming lime on top and a little fire show. It was balanced with a light booziness, some light pomegranate flavor, and a cinnamon sprinkle on top. She started out with the Bittersweet Paradise (Jamacian Rum, White Rum, Campari, Passionfruit Syrup, Lemon, Lime, Pineapple, two-star boozy rank, $18). It didn't drink boozy at all, and was passion fruit forward, with light bitterness. My second cocktail was the Bermuda Dune Buggy (Gin, Overproof Rum, Kumquat Liqueur, Cassis, Orange, Lime, Bitters, two-star boozy rank, $18). It had a very unique garnish of a Chartreuse infused gummy which was delicious. The drink was nicely balanced, and didn't really drink boozy even with overproof rum in it. They have a rotating monthly cocktail and she tried the Tropic Like It's Hot (Coconut Washed Lemongrass Infused Rum, Mango, Lemon, Coconut Water, Amaro, $17) which was created by one of our bartenders Daniel. It was served in a Spam can and was light and refreshing with a nice pop of fruit at the start, and a very nice coconut flavor. We enjoyed sitting at the bar and had great conversation with our bartenders Daniel and Monica. They also provided excellent service. Broken Compass supports payment with the InKind app which gives you 20% back (10% on Friday and Saturday) in InKind cash. We had a really great time here, and the drinks, food, décor, and atmosphere were excellent. I purchased a Hork (Horse-shaRK) mug for $50 to bring home as a souvenir. We would definitely return again when in the area.

Te-see B.

Looking to travel somewhere exotic with a tropical vibe but not willing to actually leave town...then step inside the Broken Compass and get swept away for an hour or two... We grabbed a seat at the bar for a kid free zone experience and enjoyed chatting with Phil our bartender/server. For my bday I wanted to experience a "tiki" drink so I ordered the monthly punch which was served in a spam can. It was very good. Not too sweet. We ordered: *Deviled eggs - 5/5 *Shrimp Tacos w/macaroni salad 5/5 *Fish Tacos w/side salad 5/5 *Happy Hour - 3-5pm *There are 2 doors here - Enter using the "Glass Door" which is a few feet to the right of the "Black Door." *You will exit through the back door when you leave ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Rachel S.

My husband and I visited Broken Compass Tiki for lunch this past weekend. I have Celiac disease and heard about it via the Find Me Gluten Free app. Supposedly they have a dedicated fryer and many items are marked gluten-free on their menu. The inside looks really cool. You get a "boarding pass" and that's used by the staff to put you at a table. Staff was pretty good and on top of refills. Why not a higher rating? I ended up paying $25 for a gluten-free chicken sandwich and a side of tots. I felt like everything had an upcharge - even ketchup costs an extra dollar when you order a side of tater tots! I understand if anything after your first sauce costs extra, but really, not even 1 ketchup is included on a $4 upcharge to add a side of either tots / fries / potato smiles / onion rings? My "Hot or Not chicken sandwich" by itself was $19 and then I got an (undisclosed) $2 upcharge for a gluten-free bun. We didn't end up getting anything but water because even MOCKTAILS were $16 a piece!!! I want to support small, local businesses, especially in this economy but come on! It's a tiki bar and grill. I live in Las Vegas and this is casino level pricing for a non-alcoholic drink. Overall my food was good, service was good but I felt like I can't justify spending $25+ tax and tip for a sandwich and tots that doesn't even come with a side of ketchup. Visited April 2026

Chris I.

I would give in 3.5 stars if Yelp allowed but I went up to 4 stars as the service was excellent. The inside is unique and setup like a pirate ship. Came for Happy Hour. Food and Drinks- 1) Sweet Potato Fries- They were like crack and I could eat them all day. They give you a lot of options for a dry rub for your fries and I went went Cajun and loved it. 2) Regular Fries with salt and pepper- These were very good, fresh and crispy. 3) Happy Hour Smash Burger- It was good but nothing special. 4) Onion Rings- They were pretty good but the fries were the standout. 5) Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos- They were good but I felt that for $17 there should have been 3 of them instead of 2. 6) Happy Hour Punch- I liked it and thought it was kind of funny that it was served in a Spam can. I would get it again but thought maybe a little less ice and a little more drink would be nice. Parking- Street parking on both Burbank Blvd. and the surrounding streets.

Craig W.

If you love tiki bars and tiki drinks, and you are ever in Las Vegas, the Golden Tiki should be among your first destinations. It is world class in the world of tiki and I would even suggest it is the Holy Grail of tiki bars. Short of going to Vegas, the Broken Compass in Burbank just may be the next best thing. It is an outstanding tiki bar and restaurant. The decor is fantastic. The drinks are wonderful. The (limited) food we had was mostly great. And they are kid friendly which ranks them higher in my book (although curmudgeons would surely disagree). The deviled eggs appetizer is absolutely stellar. If you love deviled eggs, these are creamy and simply loaded with flavor. They are also mini-belly bombs so it would be best to share this appetizer with others. We also ordered tater tots and, while you cannot mess up tater tots, they were just fine. The garlic aioli dip was, to my taste, a little sour and a little weird. The drinks, including the names of the drinks, are terrific. For coconut lovers, the Wake Me Up Before You Coco is strong and excellent. They also have three special non-alcoholic tiki drinks on the menu or you can always order a virgin Pina Colada. The place is relatively small but the decor is so incredible, you will never get tired of looking around. The surf music on the sound system only adds to the atmosphere. Even the interesting lobby is worth checking out (if only for for the two pinball machines). This place deserves more than one visit because there are simply so many interesting drinks and food items on the menu. The attention to detail, from the menu to the decor, is superb. Our server was great, too. This is a very fun place. We will be back.

Maddy M.

Completely amazed with Broken Compass Tiki! We had such a blast. We came in Valentine's Day and sat at the bar for dinner. The menu is so fun and they have lots of options, even veg ones! So fun that it has a speakeasy vibe too. The bartender that was taking our order and making our drinks was great. Very personable! Everyone here just seems like they are in the best mood. I love the decor and the tiki vibe, but the food here is AWESOME. We had the Isle of Club Sandwich and the Hot Chicken Sandwich, both were so tasty. The hot chicken sandwich was so crunchy and had the perfect spice level. The Isle of Club Chicken sandwich was really next level. I loved the grilled pineapple! Their onion rings are insane. I've never had onion rings that were so crispy like that but didn't fall apart when you bite them. The drinks we got were so delicious and I loved the presentation. The flavors were so well balanced, which I appreciated because sometimes Tiki drinks can be so alcohol forward. I can't wait to come back! This would be such a fun place for a birthday or group dinner.

Angela G.

Well deserved update because shoutout to our waitress Erin K. who was an absolute treat. Super friendly, GREAT personality, and fantastic service. Looking forward to dining in again because of her! Everyone in general are great here and they accommodate bigger parties just fine for such a small space. But maybe we just got lucky lol. Came by yesterday evening to get some dinner and drinks with our friends who haven't been here before so it was really exciting to have new people try out their first tiki bar! My bf and I have been to a handful and this is one of our favorites. Drinks and food come out SO quick. The only long wait was waiting for our entire party to be here lol but we got to hang out in the lounge and grab some drinks at the bar while waiting which is super convenient. Honestly give this place a try, so worth it and family friendly too. IG: @ammysalamii

Kye B.

First and foremost Tai is amazing. What a great welcoming person who made my friend and I feel completely welcome, comfortable and cared for. Bravo!! I love this space so much because its just a low key tiki bar but the service peeps were ALL a great team working g to make sure we, the customers, were taken care of. The food was really good and came out with a quickness. It was definitely "bar food" but that's not at all to say it was bad...after all, it sated my hunger and my thirst was slaked by a drink made to order that I set the parameters of. Tai came up with a perfect concoction he called "Kyes Lolo Vahi". It was not a drink for the faint of heart, but it WAS a drink for someone adventurous and looking to be surprised. (That would be me). Definitely coming back here because i like the way it felt being there and how I felt upon leaving. It was time well spent.

Linda C.

Since my last visit, they've added a sign out front, so the place isn't nearly as mysterious or easy to overshoot anymore. Ended up back at Broken Compass with friends who were visiting and staying in Burbank, so meeting here made sense. We came as a group of 5 and knew the drill: no reservations, expect a wait. It was about an hour, but we passed the time at Tony's Darts Away which is a 6 minute drive down the road. They texted when the table was ready, and everything moved smoothly from there. Once we sat down, the night went exactly the way you want it to. Drinks were well-made and the food was good. The deviled eggs were the standout, marinated with a depth of flavor that instantly reminded me of Taiwanese tea eggs. Unexpected, and delicious. One of my friends ordered a Last Word even though it wasn't on the menu, and the bar made it perfectly. Bonus: they're on InKind

Brian M.

Broken Compass Tiki is a fun spot for some drinks and a bite. I was looking for a fun place to take my out of state cousin, and the Broken Compass was a great pick. We started with their slush of the month and it was refreshing with a little rum kick. Next, we tried their Miso Ramen Deviled Eggs (a unique eastern flavor that was tasty). For my main, I had the Smashed Burger (it was good BBQ smash burger with a giant onion ring, but it needed more meat as it did not even reach the end of the bun and the salad that it came with was just a handful of spinach and a little balsamic - how about a couple tomatoes or some onion or something. Otherwise just call it a side of leaves). The service was friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience. Will be back.

Larissa T.

My husband and I stopped by this tiki bar recently with our friends, and we had a great time. For drinks; I started off with a Mai Tai, which was very bright, refreshing, and tasty. My husband tried the Banana Hammock Slush, which was also delicious, not too sweet, and reminded us of a boozy licuado. For our second round of drinks we tried their special Black Friday Fallout themed menu; I ordered a Rad-Away and my husband tried the Nuka Cola. Both of these drinks were unique and tasty. The Rad-Away was refreshing with a light touch of tart and smokiness, while my husband described the Nuka Cola as a tasty elevated rum and coke. We also ordered the Pu Pu Platter for 2 for the both of us to share. The platter contained a variety of items from their small plates menu, such as Coconut Shrimp, Tempura Spam, Ahi Tuna Poke, Aloha Dippers, Crow's Nest Deviled Eggs, and Macaroni Salad. All of the items were delicious, full of flavor, filling, and worth the price. For dessert we had The Grand Poobah, which was a key lime pie with fruity pebble crust and whipped cream. The pie filling was delicious and tart, with the fruity pebble crust's sweetness complementing it well. The crust was a bit too firm in terms of texture, but nothing bad. Our server Steve was very polite, attentive, and helpful. He brought out our orders quickly and had a great attitude the entire time, which added to our positive experience. The dining atmosphere was very chill and gave off good vibes. The interior was clean and decorated vintage tiki style with a few bits of holiday decor for the upcoming Christmas season. They had Fallout as their theme that night (which my husband and I found cool and exciting), so they had a separate menu with themed food and drinks, along with music from the Fallout games playing in the background. Overall it was an awesome experience, and we're looking forward to our next visit!

Siri H.

A coworker of mine has mentioned this spot to me and I finally went to try it out on Friday! Walking in, I loved the speakeasy feel- you're handed a "ticket" and go through a secret door into the main restaurant. The drink menu was extensive and super fun. My partner and I shared one of the 2 person drinks and it was SO good! The presentation was also perfection. We split the poke nachos, which I absolutely devoured. I loved the flavor. We also split their special burger and added fries. The menu items we tried were all great. I think we decided if we come back, we're planning more on cocktails and splitting the nachos again because it ended up being a lot of food! Service was great! Everyone was friendly and helpful and the vibes inside were immaculate. The decor was so fun. We're not tiki obsessed people, but if you are, you HAVE to check out this spot. But also, you just should check this place out anyway! Fun drinks, great decor, great food, and a fun time.