Back here to update after 3 years. Came in to celebrate a birthday and had such a fun time. I…read moreordered the NA version of the taro colada, and also got a NA birthday shot which was pretty thoughtful. Ordered: taro colada, NA taro colada, + Dubai chocolate lava cake for $49. The service was stellar as always, and so was the ambiance. My niece had a fun and unique experience for her 21st birthday!

Second time at Strong Water and the staff always makes it a lovely experience. Be sure to reserve…read morein advance. Parking is validated for 2 hours in Car Park 4. The best part of Strong Water is the immersive experience you feel sitting inside. We sat in the Captain's quarters which was an intimate spot for great conversation. Our waiter was very friendly and gave plenty of options. We opted for the Crispy Tuna Appetizer which unfortunately was not good at all. The tuna and toppings were okay but the crispy rice tasted like fried fair food almost with the texture of a rice cake. Hopefully, their other dishes are better. For drinks, the waiter helped select the Banana Batida for me which was very lovely! I love how customized the recommendations were. My partner ordered a rum drink which he enjoyed as well. We finished off with a brownie dessert. I really enjoyed the passion fruit puree and kiwi topping. The brownie tasted good but was very dense which isn't my preference. Overall, would recommend. Prioritize the drinks over the food in my opinion

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 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!

Love this place. Nice service, nice food, very interesting…read moredrinks. But they had not fix the Lorem ipsum text on menu =p

The drinks were great The service was good…read moreThe food was very average - the angry edamames were not cooked well. Some of them were quite hard

Fun little quirky bar with a lot of eclectic decor where you can enjoy some really novel drinks…read more Went here on a Saturday night and although there is a long line to get drinkservice was still very good despite the amount of people that were there. I ordered the halo halo and was not disappointed by the garnishes and was impressed by the amount of work involved in making that one drink.

A very special bar, from the drinks to the decor. I really like that they are open during the day…read moreand also late at night, with mixed indoor and outdoor seating (though the outdoor seating is a bit worn). Vibes are always good. If you have some time while browsing The Lab during the day, I recommend stopping by for a drink! It's also nice to include in your barhopping itinerary in the evening since there are a number of breweries around too. I've had mixed experiences with the bartenders. Luckily, the gentleman manning the bar during my most recent visit was very friendly. Drinks are always great. I've tried a variety of drinks from the menu here, but my favorites are: -Love in Drunk, a lovely cocktail with cucumber and grapefruit flavors that create a fresh watermelon taste when mixed together -Bee's Knees, short but strong and sweet -London Mule, very herbal thanks to the gin and very refreshing

I had a couple drinks at a live music show Ashley Felton and Daniel Bonte and the Bona Fide, I…read moredidn't have any food. The sound system was on point, both acts sounded great. The lighting and the sound system was on point with other great venues. This was my first visit to the Tiki Bar. Parking is limited and I had to find street parking a couple blocks away but no issues there. Prices were great, some venues like to gouge you for drinks. $9 for well cocktails $5 for bottled beer. You can't beat that in most venues. Compared to HOB it was a steal and the same level of music and people. Smeller venue but great sound, great energy and great people. Prior reviews that said bright lights and bad drinks I did not experience that at all. The tiki vibe is admittingly lacking there's a sparse amount of tiki related decor but the tiki drink I got was great and strong and cheap! What more can you ask for. The crowd was great except they all scattered like cockroaches when the music ended LOL!

Went here about 3-4 YEARS ago and still remember trying to walk in on a Friday night when they were…read moreDEAD and the door guy wanted to charge us $10 each! I mean sure if you have an event going on I understand but the place was dead! We did not pay, left and never went back. We just recently had a family member, young fun girl, trying to go in with friends and they wanted to charge them $15 to get in and said to use the ATM close by! again... the bar was DEAD. no event. no nothing. Wild stuff.

Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreFood: n/a Drinks: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Parking: n/a Food and Parking are not rated this visit as we did not order any food, and we walked over. The drinks were tasty, the theming is better than ever since the reopen, and we had a really fun time. Love Trader Sam's and the Skippers!

We have visited Trader Sam's more times than I care to count in its 15 year history, including…read morebeing one of the last customers to be served in March 2020 the night before everything shut down for the pandemic. We have had innumerable date nights, fun times with friends, and memorable experiences here over the years. The cast of characters that inhabit the bar have always been wonderful, with playful and sometimes sarcastic attitudes, making for a unique and personalized atmosphere that feels straight off the Jungle Cruise. The food and drinks have consistently been great, and we love that they've continued to add new drinks and food options over the years with limited edition mugs to match. I truly believe Trader Sam's brought about an explosion of tiki bars in OC but nothing beats the feeling here.

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.