We almost did not stop here as the reviews were lower than other area restaurants. But we walked in as it was closer than other restaurants. We were pleasantly surprised by how tasty the fare was. I highly recommend the veggie skewers and the ono fried rice with shrimp skewers. The coconut shrimp was pretty good as well. The food came out pretty fast once we remembered we had to order at the counter. Worth visiting!!! read more

Staff members were nice and welcoming. Fun Hawaiian vibe in a snow town. The coconut shrimp was really good. But the grilled fish and grilled chicken were so dry that we couldn't finish our plates. Rice was terribly dry and undercooked. Won't go again :( read more

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I called ahead before coming to confirm that the UFC fight would be showing, and they assured us it was already on and that we could watch it there. Based on that, our group made the drive over and even paid for parking. When we arrived, none of the TVs were showing the fight, and the staff seemed completely unaware of what we were talking about. It was pretty frustrating considering we had specifically called ahead to avoid exactly that situation. From the moment we walked in, our party was met with a pretty negative attitude from the staff. Since we had already made the trip out and paid for parking, we decided to stay for a bit and order some food and drinks rather than immediately leave. Unfortunately, both were mid, and the servers came across as rude and uninterested the entire time. At that point we decided it wasn't worth sticking around. We left and ended up watching the fight back at our cabin instead. Overall, a disappointing experience and definitely not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again. read more

The food was delicious, shrimp and veggie skewers were fresh and tasty! Hawaiian burger was spot on! Bartender and our server were helpful and super friendly! Must visit!! read more

It's been awhile but we came back again. I still love all the decor and great service. We sat on the patio this time. It's really cute and really warm! The N/A Pina colada and the pain killer were both tasty. We didn't have food this time but maybe in a couple weeks when we come back. read more

Lakanuki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

A lot of Tiki inspired drinks, which tasted pretty good. Everything was quickly made and well made. I wasn't a fan of the vibe. It felt like it was a tiki bar in terms of decor but just a regular sports bar in terms of music and vibe. The music was a bit random, I think they need a new DJ. I thought I could power through it but honestly I couldn't. Had two drinks and then left. There's not many options in the area that stay open this late so I can see why it would get packed lol. Probably would come back if we wanted to party at a bar instead of the hotel room. If you're a tiki fanatic like me, this is NOT a place I'd drive out for through! read more

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I went here with my 3 daughters and it was a super family friendly zone and it was so welcoming. The bar tenders were amazingly nice and talkative. Drinks were fantastic the aesthetics were amazing. Supper cool vibe and well decorated with great music. Definitely going back. 5 stars!! read more

Cool spot with tasty basic and tasty drinks. Enjoyed the out door seating, my banana drink and coconut shrimp (not pictured). They also have rotating taps and other small Bites so check it out! read more

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Closed the 2nd nite of Dodgers / Phillies game AND Monday night football! I've read this is a local favorite and was looking forward to visiting. read more

We wanted to try Lakanuki while we were passing thru town. It was on slow Sunday, and we told we could not sit inside with our service dog, which is completely illegal. We walked out and will never come back here again. We'll also be filing a complaint with the BBB. read more

This is a fun tiki bar that has a great Happy Hour. Cute atmosphere, lots of seating and STRONG drinks! Enjoy!

Had the best experience here! Went for a bachelorette trip and Dale treated us like royalty! Great vibes and you must get the piña colada and the bottle service to celebrate the bride! read more

It's a tiki bar that's open late which is rare for mammoth. At least from what I researched there weren't many places open late. The drinks are tasty and strong lol. Came in on a Saturday night and around 10 pm they have a dj and open space for dancing. The menu also has a good variety of items to choose from. read more

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Ellie behind the bar was a delight! Her painkillers and more importantly her attitude were unmatched! Highly recommend!!

Good vibes, good music, good service! Was weird cuz when we got there they told us they were gonna charge a $10 cover but then let us in anyway which I appreciated. But like, is it just cuz they're the only place open past 9PM in the area? read more

Great food, great drinks. Service was nice even when it was busy -- you just have to be understanding....even when there's a blizzard outside. It can get a little crowded, but if you're patient I think it's an amazing spot. Interior is hip, slightly loud, but can put you in a good mood. Food: Fries are a little lackluster. Coconut shrimp was great + the chipotle aioli was a good add to the lackluster fries. Burgers + Loco Moco was comforting and incredibly filling! Drink: PB Cup hot drink was great Good place to take a break from the harsh outside. Would come back. read more

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So good after a long day on the mountain. I would recommend the banana hammock. It was a 12/10. The coconut shrimp is also super good :) read more

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Went here on a Sunday afternoon with a group of about 10 to watch World Cup. Waitress NEVER came outside so we all went in to order. Extremely rude to most in our party. Spending quite a bit of money there also. Have an outdoor window to order from, she would walk by like she didn't even see us. Came here last year and was treated like you expect, and was tipped well. Not so much this year!!!!! read more

This place is super cute! Love the cocktails and the fun glassware they serve them in. Best French Fries I've ever had. All the other food was great too! read more

Good happy hour and food options for what this place is. It's sports bar combined with tiki bar, prices are extremely fair especially if you go during happy hour. Food and service is quick. Food might not be the most top quality, but for the price it's good. Feels like you're in Hawaii - and at night it turns into a night club with a live DJ read more

The hours online show it is supposed to be open until 9:30 PM so we drove over an hour and the sign said closed on Mondays. Unbelievable. At least post the correct hours. read more

Oh yes, "Lakanuki". One of the oldest businesses in Mammoth with a history. This place is definitely "home team" vibes as locals and visitors come here for drinks and karaoke The vibes are friendly and festive. Obviously, there's instances where fights do occur but that's more rare and if it does happen, it's mostly on Friday or Saturday nights. Rumor has it that owner is stakeholder in community, cameras are everywhere, and when things get too ugly, that evidence can seemingly vanish bc of ties to the local PD. Ya know, home team type of stuff. That said, it's still a tremendously fun place to go. If you bring good vibes and are respectful, you get the same vibes back. It's that simple. Point is to not let any negative reviews get in the way of having fun. The home team is fun, festive, and full of knowledge. Many of the people you see here, you'll end up seeing and continuing the chat (from the night previously) somewhere else around town, on trails, or at the lakes. read more

Lakanuki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Said they closed at 2 actually closed at 1. Very rude... also charged us for a weak ass bar... they need to update the hours I used to recommend not anymore. read more

The Hawaiian theme here was very cute + Christmas decorations set up a good vibe. The menu is very extensive and all sounded so yummy. We got the lapu lapu bowl to share between my bf and I. Also keep in mind that you have to give your ID as collateral for the bowl and we totally forgot and left. Didn't realize his ID was still there until a couple hours later lol. The drink tasted yummy but we chugged it and felt close to nothing - $45 for a watered down drink. ALSO ALSO. On the menu, it said the drink was $36 but then charged us $45 ? We didn't want to question it but kind of wack. read more

Lakanuki - Lapu lapu bowl - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

"Quirky" is how I would describe this tiki bar in The Village. It has a little outdoor seating area which is nice when the weather is good. They played music to include Garth Brooks, Beach Boys, Toby Keith, etc. Started to feel more like a country bar than a tiki bar. Ordered a few items. The best item was guacamole and chips. The loco moco was average and the Yellow Curry with a chicken katsu topping was sour and it tasted as if the curry was a bit off. Servers were nice and gave leis to the kids. read more

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Terrible terrible service ignored and passed up multiple times seriously would hire new people walked out after being at the bar for 1( minutes and see multiple other people served! Skippppp read more

Best place in Mammoth!! The best drinks, perfect service--everyone is super friendly and energetic. Every drink is amazing and well-made, and the food is just as good! Recommendations: If you like sweeter drinks, go for the Piña Colada and Riki Tiki--both are incredible. And the Poke? Hands down the best I've ever had! Highly recommend this place with no hesitation. We came here twice in two days and will definitely be back! Thanks all of you guys! read more

Lakanuki - Riki Tiki, Piña Colada and Poke - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

February 25 First off, let's talk about the service: absolute legends! It's so good to walk into a place and be treated well by everyone... such an amazing vibe! Food: Absolutely on point! I could eat that poke every single day of my life! Drinks: I've tried cocktails all over the world... and this place? Next level! I've been to Hawaii twice, and nothing compares to the drinks they make here! Thank you!!! I'll be back every time I'm in Mammoth! You guys are insane! Truly appreciate it!!! read more

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Came here for after dinner drinks. The place is pretty cool but the drinks were just ok. I got their tequila cocktail since I don't really care for rum, but it was a little too sour with the pineapple juice being a little overpowering. read more

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Been to this place multiple times over the years when visiting mammoth. As a tiki bar enthusiast I'm always excited to visit tiki bars. The tiki drinks are great and their food is better than expected for a bar. The ambiance has the tiki Polynesian vibes. Depending on the time and day you visit the service might be slow but that's because as soon as you place your entire order in the server/ bartender starts making your drinks. If you come during the weekend be sure to come early if you want to secure good seating. Only thing this place is missing are their own custom tiki mugs. read more

We love this spot. It's low-key, not stuffy, and has a good happy hour. Plus great live entertainment, good service and friendly people. The only thing that could make it better is spam masubi. : ) read more

This place sure was something. We first walked in around 8pm and it was pretty dead/empty (to be fair, it was also a Sunday haha). Saw that it was open until 2am though so figured it was more of a late night spot. We ended up coming back in a group of 14(!) around 10pm, and it slowly started to fill up after us. The main thing here is the karaoke, and between our group and the other groups that trickled in, we had a nonstop lineup of songs. Slightly unhinged at times :), we ran through every vibe of music. I can't comment much on their drinks, as at this point I was drinking mostly soda water and lime, then a Coors. Overall it was fun though! The decor and ambiance were unique and fun. The DJ working the karaoke was super fun and even participated with the groups. We got "last call" (last 30min) for karaoke around midnight. We were able to take the Night Trolley from the Village back to where we were staying at Juniper Springs at this time of night. It runs every half hour and the ride was about 25min long. read more

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Can't speak to the food but the drinks are excellent. Best bar in Mammoth hands down. read more

Lakanuki - Painkiller - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I def like this place for happy hour. It's a tiki bar and they have a great happy hour every day. There's plenty of outside and indoor seating. You walk to the bar and order your beverage and find a seat. They have food fries here too. My happy hour wine was a nice heavy pour. They always have a slushy on happy hour too, the last time, it was a margarita style slush. They have a mammoth brewery beer that's cheaper than going to the brewery. Nice find in the village. read more

Lakanuki - Mango margarita slushy - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Drinks and the overall vibe were delicious! I had chicken tacos for food, and it was subpar and can be avoided.

Horrible service bar tender was new said the had Tito's when friend asked for tequila. Ordered vodka soda and they did not have Tito's. Said I had to wait in line to order food after I had been there for 45 mins. No waiters do not come. Go to warming hut or ramen place. read more

Love that tiki vibe! Good food and variety. Good atmosphere, with a rustic pacific island decor. Good tiki drinks!

Place sucks, bad service bad drinks, stupid name ( not even a real Hawaiian word) posers! If your in the area go to clock tower this place is dead pretty much always. Actually I feel bad for all the residence in the village, walked out around 11 or so and they were blaring crappy music outside bet the residence are tired of that crap. Anyways alot of classic mammoth places in the area walking distance that deserve your business so go support them. Ratings speak for themselves read more

My only complaint that would be such an easy no cost way of avoiding disappointment: the music! Everything so tropical, tiki decor, everything is nice. Then the music is not tiki or Hawaiian or tropical, reggae, island reggae, nothing! Just trendy pop and hip hop. Takes away from the experience. read more

The bartender wearing the green baseball jersey is the only guy who cares about customer service and you can tell. I've ran/opened a few restaurants myself and can honestly say this place is not the way to do it. Unless you're of the right skin complexion they are not going to properly take care of you. (Except that bartender) The food was like a backyard BBQ only thing missing were the foam plates. Don't worry they give you a basket of cold fries and the burger on top of them, probably to warm the fries... I wouldn't recommend going here if you want some good food and good vibes. read more