The name itself is enough to know that the haole who made this has never been to Hawaii, doesn't know anything about Hawaii, and is dumb enough to make up words that aren't Hawaiian and try to sell it as Hawaiian. Now on to the review of the food and drinks. Mai Tai was terrible, tasted like sunscreen and plastic handle liquor. Cajun Ahi burger tasted like shit, seasoned terribly and was cooked beyond any reasonable amount. The world would be a nicer place if McDonalds replaced this joint. read more

Service is horrible, bartenders are vile. I watched a bartender chew out at least 4 different people while I was nearby. I'm glad I didn't give them any money. This place was an absolute fire hazard. Hundreds of people inside, and I couldn't move. read more

I'll be honest... we go to Mammoth a couple times a year and was thrilled when I found out that Mammoth had a tiki bar. My husband and I love going to tiki bars. I don't think I've ever had a bad drink at one until I came here. This place has to be the worst one I've been to. The drinks were disgusting and bitter. It was so hard to drink. We asked if she could just make us a plain piña colada (because who can honestly mess up a simple piña colada right?) and it was the worst piña colada I've ever tasted. I could not even finish it. So we just left with our unfinished drinks on the table. I will not go back here for drinks. read more

Lakanuki - Horrible piña colada - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Worst bar experience...My buddy and I stood at the bar patiently for 15 minutes while we watch the only other two patrons get served drinks. After another 10 minutes, we realized we were completely ignored. We asked the bar tenders if we were in the right spot to order and they said yes and continued to ignore us further. I am ultimately disappointed with this recommendation from the locals. Long story short, I guess you don't go if you're not a local. read more

Really sad to post this but security here stole 2 jackets and luckily the GM offered his own jacket for us to walk home in 29 degree weather. Security here made our whole group of 12 feel unsafe and I can't say this is a place where security is looking out for the safety of woman and its patrons. Really disappointed in how they threw patrons clothes off of a table and onto the ground. Including myself and one other patron jackets were stolen from securities action. read more

Went back recently and this place is decent. Seems like there are more seating options than the other restaurants and the food is always flavorful even if it's just regular bar food. It's a solid choice after a day of skiing and you don't want to wait forever in line to get seated. read more

I wanted to try this place out last time I was there but it was closed. Finally tried it this time and I was disappointed. When you first walk in you order at the bar... it's weird because you tip them before you even know how service will be. Mhmk I guess. My diet soda was so flat. You could tell it hasn't been changed. I know the city was going through a blizzard but the soda was flat. The burger was good. The chicken tenders were so small and extra burnt.... I could barely bite into it. The fries were good, but it definitely needed to be in the fryer for a minute longer. The restaurant/bar was just high tables, so not really kid friendly. It was also super dark in there. The bartender looked annoyed. The food runner was super nice. Thanks for reading. read more

We had so much fun here on a Friday night. It was definitely the place to be and the theme makes it even more fun. I had the dark and stormy cocktail and it was delicious! They are also open in the afternoon and offer a lunch menu. It was all great! It's pricey for what it is but it is mammoth after all. read more

Lakanuki - Dark and stormy & Prosecco - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Service really depends on the day. There are some incredible bartenders and there are some really rude ones. Have not tried the food so cannot comment on that. Ambiance really depends on the day. Weekends at night it gets busy. read more

An overall decent place for food/drinks during COVID times that has spacious seating and quick service! Parking: located at the village, parking is across the street for a fee or 2 hour street parking Food: first off, all food during these times are in plastic containers even when you're dining outside. We ordered the coconut shrimp, chicken wings, and fried rice. The shrimps pretty good but 6 pieces is a hefty price per shrimp. Chicken wings were soaked in buffalo sauce. The veggies in the plate were soaked as well from the sauce. Fried rice is probably the best of the bunch. Not amazing but good. Drinks I ordered the pina colada but it didn't taste too well mixed? It's a nice blended drink but not something I'd reorder. Service: great and friendly! The food came out so quick so that was a huge plus when waiting outside for your food. Bathrooms were clean and available to use. If you're looking for a decent tiki bar, can't go wrong here! read more

Lakanuki - Pina Colada - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Two stars. Food is great, but they held our IDs hostage all night. We tried to come back and ask if they had them. The staff insisted they had no IDs and had checked (when clearly they hadn't in front of our eyes). After the fourth time returning, hours after our dinner, we finally got them to check and they had them. They were rude and incredibly frustrating to deal with. Food was alright, go eat there, but don't stay and spend more money. It's not good enough to justify that shit. read more

Ambience, service and music is a 10+ The bartenders were absolutely amazing. I took my younger brother and all of his colleagues that work at a very high intensity industry that we're just coming to mammoth to enjoy and let loose a bit . Your staff and bartenders made it so special and absolutely made the evening magical even though it was a crazy busy night for them. They made it easy to enjoy and for us be in a new environment even more special. I will absolutely go back and I think it's an outstanding place to have fun and let loose, well done. read more

Drinks are ok, not the best and not the worst. Hard to tell what kind of alcohol they put in to the drinks since they were not strong at all. Vibe is mainly college kids/frat boys who are on a trip to mammoth with their "dudes". DJ plays songs from the early 2000s. Not a weird vibe at all if that's your thing but not my cup of tea. read more

Only giving two stars because the bar tender was apologetic in the end. Brought a family of 8. We are sitting at our table that is adjacent to the bar. A really rude local came in and started sneezing away from the bar and right onto our table. First time we just sort of said ok and we are all looking at him. He saw us and purposely sneezed again! I walked up to the bar and my wife asked for him to please turn away. He said it's no big deal and I stated it actually is a big deal and he told me to f'myslef and the bartender shrunk back vs asking this person to leave. No Kamaāina Spirit (yeah Hawaiian Born here). At the end of this episode the bartender apologied for the messed up customer and offered me a free coke. Not coming back here! read more

I'm sure this place may have been ok except we had an awful bartender. She was rude and condescending, that as much as we wanted to stay and drink, we decided we didn't want her waiting on us so we left. I'm not sure if she had or was having a bad day but as someone who deals with customers, that attitude needs to be checked at the door before starting work. The other bartenders seemed more cheerful and looked like they enjoy working there. Her not so much! I won't be back. read more

Village lodge recommended the establishment to watch NFL game and dinner. Horrible service, stand in line to get food or drink, unable to walk up to the bar for a drink, no cork screw to order bottled wine, and we had to wait outside the kitchen to ask for plates, silverware, or sauce. This restaurant is losing money by not allowing easy access to bartenders or cocktail servers. Standing in line you could hear people wanting drinks and growing frustrated. No diet soda or soda available for kids or non drinkers. Food was average but no one checks back with you even if it was not. No one cleans off tables so glasses etc accumulate until you take glasses back to the bar. Bar server seems miserable. People gather outside to smoke which ruins it for Village Mammoth patrons. Buy ear plugs because it's a long night. read more

Family dinner here, sitting outside with our dog. The place was hopping on a Wednesday at 6pm! I'm just reviewing the food since that's all we ordered. No drinks. Order at the bar and then seat yourself. They bring the food out to you. The good: - my daughters ordered the poke bowls which were good. They have small appetites so it was enough. They said the ahi tuna was fresh. Thumbs up from them. -garlic fries were really good and crispy (just ignore the really big puddle of grease they were sitting in). -love the atmosphere of The Village -help yourself to pitchers of water at the end of the bar. The meh: -my husband's mahi mahi fish tacos were okay. He got them battered and they were bland and a bit overcooked. A lot of sauce and coleslaw and chopped mangos on them which were tasty but quite messy. -my burger was disappointing. The patty itself is the frozen kind, tasted charcoal grilled but too well done. I did like the teriyaki aioli and the bun but not enough to win me over. I would go back again but maybe I'll try the poke nachos next time. read more

I went with my entire family and my friend's family. The experience started out strong with nice drinks. Our friends got a mai tai bowl and it was probably one of the grossest things I've ever drank. The worst part of the evening was that our friend's chicken was half raw. When they went to return it, it came back super charred. It was a weird experience. read more

Cannot recommend this place enough. Great spot next to the gondolas in Mammoth! The staff there are very kind and love creating the fancy drinks for their customers. Wish I caught a photo of them preparing their drinks! Burger was cooked well and came out very fast. All around great experience with good music playing inside. We will definitely be back next trip! read more

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Bad customer service from Jacob the bartender. He was extremely rude & made the drinks with a bad attitude. First time at mammoth lake, figured I'd visit this tiki bar but I will definitely not be back. I feel disappointed, I think I will never return read more

Lakanuki - Bar área - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I'm from SoCal. It can be a little exclusive and stuck up at times. So, I try to get away and get a more humble, down to earth vibe in Mammoth. Mammoth Mountain is amazing! The people are very cool! So it was a bit shocking to experience an exclusive Hollywood vibe from the "Tiki Bar." Lol Very rude bar tender that needs a chin check! read more

Just the weirdest vibes. Mainly locals getting off work and getting drunk. Or middle age women Trippen on the dance floor making a spectacle of herself lol like a circus gone wild. the old looking blonde bartender rude as hell lady how hard is it to pour pre made nasty Mai tais Please. No service not friendly. Townies getting loaded like I said if you like the service grab some popcorn and watch the show. DJ was ok but it's the mountains not many skills needed here when the crowds loaded or lit. read more

This place is great! Love the atmosphere and the bartenders. Great locals and tourist bar.

Damien & jacob were absolutely amazing! Highly recommend if you're in town for the weekend. Drinks are great and food was super yum.

I have been meaning to write this review for a few months. Memorial day weekend of this year, my friend and I were assaulted in the girls bathroom of this restaurant. This was right after we spent over $70 in drinks that we did NOT even get to drink due to this situation. I don't know if It was the manager of the store or owner, but they were aware of the situation (we called the police) and when asked to have them pay/refund that money to us for the $70, we were treated as an inconvenience and were told they can't pay for those drinks...lol. The $70 doesn't even include the $5 cover charge that my party of 7 EACH paid. A total of $100 just to step foot in a bar for 5 minutes. My family and I grew up in Mammoth and have NEVER had an experience like this. None of us will ever come back to this place - it totally ruined our memorial day weekend. read more

Went here with my Hawaiian homie, tried to chee who but was told we couldn't even chee whoo, not authentic! No Kama'aina discount...they didn't know what it meant. Not a local spot. -actual Hawaiian Dark and stormy fire though‍ read more

The drinks will probably give you a headache, but at least they open late and the party is always happening here. Definitely the most lively night spot in Mammoth to warm up from the cold snow outside. They often have a DJ and there is just a good crowd of people here. read more

We stopped in for lunch at 12:30 after the 4th of July Parade and there were only a few tables taken outside. The whole inside was open and there was no line. I walked up to the bar with my husband and kids to order and jokingly said, "Are you ready for us, we're going to order pretty much everything on the menu!" and the female bartender just looked at me, straight-faced, and rolled her eyes. So much for any Aloha up here in Lakanuki... We ordered: Huli Huli Wings Poke Nachos Poke Bowl Mahi Mahi Tacos Lobster Roll Mac 'n' Cheese Mai Tai IPA 3 Virgin Pina Coladas $150 total They give you a table number and bring the food to your table. We have four kids, ranging from 13 to 2. When two waitstaff brought food to our table, we said, "Oh, that's not ours," and the female of the two said, "Ugh, fuck." Right in front of our family. The younger male just looked at us blankly and said, "Are you sure?" to which we replied with our items and then they left and returned shortly with our correct order. Have our kids heard curse words, yes. Do we expect to hear them casually used by staff at a reputable dining establishment? No. Aside from all this, this the worst thing we observed: A woman had just walked away from the bartop, she had just ordered and she had her hands full with a baby and a glass of ice water. She spilled a little on the floor because the baby was squirmy. A gentleman in line behind her told her, "You go on ahead, I'll let them know about the spill, don't worry." They lady thanked him and left to find a table. The nice man told the female bartender (who had rolled her eyes at me earlier) and instead of letting staff know so they could clean it up, SHE HANDED THE GENTLEMAN-CUSTOMER NAPKINS SO *HE* COULD CLEAN IT UP, which he did. He got on his hands and knees to wipe up the water. I was absolutely mortified for him and embarrassed by this treatment of the staff! It was awful to watch, we left feeling terrible. The food was okay, but the good Mana and Aloha are definitely not flowin' here. read more

Such a cute bar! The perfect mix of tacky knick knacks and good drinks and late night crowds. The place had plenty of local beers on tap. And I give it a lot of credit for carrying a favorite Hawaii beer - Hinano! After a cold day of skiing, I tried the hot buttered rum and loved it! Highly recommended! This is the kind of place you come for happy hour or when the rest of the Village has closed for the night. Good for drinks and snacks and a very fun atmosphere. read more

Lakanuki - Hot buttered rum. Yum! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Food is OK Service is OK But decent value for the location. Sorry guys and we will try again sometime. read more

From an outsider that visits once a year and that has been coming here for the past 5 years, I have to say its one of the bars that I enjoy coming to. We came with a group of girls last Saturday night around 11p and the DJ was playing and everyone was dancing. They had 2 wedding party's there living it up so the dance floor was packed. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Surprisingly the bar area was quick and bartenders served drinks fast so there wasn't any really wait to get our drinks. Staff is pretty laid back and friendly and security guy up front is on point with checking ID's, back patio area is great when u need a breather and some fresh air but still want to listen to the music and enjoy your drink. Thanks Lakanuki for always showing us a good time!! Us Southern Cali Women appreciate it Would of loved the DJ to of played some Bad Bunny lol but maybe next time read more

Lakanuki - Sitting in the back patio area - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Not sure how their drinks are, but don't waste your money on their food. We had the burger and paid extra for an egg. We also ordered the Fish and Chips. They were both horrible!!! Both meals were over cooked: the fish and the burger patty (even the egg I added). The fries came room temperature and we're stale. They were like day old fries. For the price they charge, you could get a whole lot better food at a fast food joint, ten fold. Since it's a bar, I suppose the food is very good...especially if you're as drunk as a skunk. I can't say it enough. This place is so not worth it. You might as well just give them your money for free because they ain't gonna make your food good. To the restaurant: For the crappy level food you serve, you might as well pay your customers just to eat your food. read more

This place is sooo great I come back every year. The painkillers and their happy hour are the best thing ever. Don't miss out on this place. The bartenders are the best ever super chill. They also have a great atmosphere and play good music. read more

This is your COVID-SAFE move for frustration-free access to booze and food apres shredding. It's been a solid 11 years since I've been here and while I'm not a late-night club party guy, I'm glad we looked at the menu and gave these guys a look. Waited on a socially distant line for drinks served by the very pleasant Kyler - before taking them to outdoor sections to sit with our small group (my wife and dog). Another day we came back and grabbed more cocktails and beer, before placing an order for to-go food to eat at our rental. LOTS of options for grub, including grass fed meats, and we were more than pleasantly surprised by the choices, quality, and affordability compared to a lot of the other village options. Mind you, it is is winter - and prime season - so have patience with the line (which did move fast) and bring a jacket because... well, like I said, it is winter. We'll be back soon, during socially distant times or, hopefully, otherwise! read more

We have been coming to Mammoth once or twice a year (summer/fall) for a long time. This was the first time that we finally ventured into Lakanuki. There are 4 of us on a girls trip and we wanted something within walking distance from our condo after a day of fly fishing and hiking. We were warmly greeted by Brittany and she was helpful answering questions about the menu. It was quiet this Sunday night and we were able to enjoy the 70's upbeat music playing in the restaurant. Two of us ordered the grass fed burgers and fries special, one ordered the summer salad and one had the Hawaiian tacos with cole slaw. The tacos were good, but the salad and burgers were really good!Brittany was a sweetie to give us separate checks. This place has a fun atmosphere with colorful paintings and photos on the ceiling. We will definitely return. read more

Me and 7 other family members came here for a dinner. AMAZING AND DELICIOUS. no plate had food left. it's was great . the burgers, garlic fries, and bowls were fan favorites ! We also enjoyed the drinks we got! 5/5 recommended service was great and fast. Not sure why there is bad reviews because non of them applied at our visit ! read more

Lakanuki - inside area - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Overall 3.5 Stars for HH (3-6 PM) & NFL Game day Food $5 & Drinks specials (10 AM -3 PM) =) Sirloin Burger: 3 stars Just alright, like a normal burger, Inn N Out Burger tastes better. Coconut Shrimp: 3.5 stars A bit overcooked but the sweet tamarind sauce was yummy, perfectly complimented the coconut flakes on the shrimp. The green curry dipping sauce was gross. Nachos: 4 stars A bit on the greasy side but good enough portion that it's be great for a group to share this with. Decor: Plenty of TVs to watch games on. Ambiance: Good chill relaxed atmosphere for a bunch of friends to come watch a game & just hang out. =) Food: B- Value: A Service: C- Waitress was attentive in the beginning but kept disappearing towards the middle & end of the whole time serving us. We had to wave other waitresses down for service. read more

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OMG! I'm going to suffocate! This place always smells like the bathroom that hasn't been cleaned in a hundred years! $5 cover on Fri and Sat night AND you have to freeze your arse off to stand in line, so you can hang with gassy, underaged, intoxicated, falling over individuals. Avoid! read more

Bad costumer service, no one is in a mood to talk or be of service it seemed. I ordered the grande nachos and we waited 15 minutes for cold nachos with fake cheese sauce that tasted out of a spay can. The beans were scarce and cold, the avocado (not guacamole, just cut half of avocado) was brown and added nothing to the dish. That was 18 dollars. No thank you, I will not be back. read more

Great drinks. But dont get the fish and chips. #burnt So disappointed. Everything else was yummy. read more

Lakanuki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California