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    Zombie
    Peter H.

    Loved the cocktails and the cozy atmosphere. It really felt like a portal to a tropical island. The pineapple fried rice was delicious and the menu had interesting rum selections. Service was great and I enjoyed every minute of my visit.

    Timmy S.

    A decade ago, I sometimes went to a tiny tiki bar at the District in Tustin until one day, to my disappointment, it vanished. Recently, while reading a tiki bar review by Raven R., I noticed it had the same name as the place I used to visit and, after a bit of investigation, realized that they had moved to this larger space. They'd been in business for a few years at this new location and I just now found out! I immediately made reservations (recommended). We were seated in one of the tiki booths, shown a QR code to access the menu, and reminded there is a two hour time limit due to limited seating. We started with a couple of appetizers - angry edamame and chicken skewers - as they were a happy hour deal. The edamame, made with sriracha, garlic, and ginger, were at the edge of my spice tolerance (which is very low), but I loved them, while the chicken was tender with a delicious miso sauce. The big reason to come here is for their magnificent variety of cocktails. I had a Kona Coffee (spiced rum, macadamia nut liqueur, espresso, and coconut) which was fantastic, definitely on my list of favorites. Later I had a Rum Runner (Hamilton West Indies rum, blackberry, banana, pineapple, and orange) which was fruity and sweet, served in a surfer-monkey mug. I really like this one too. As a main dish I got the grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken sammie, which was a festival for the taste buds, although a bit messy. The accompanying fries were excellent. The atmosphere is dark and "tiki" which, along with attentive service (and of course incredible cocktails), make for a highly enjoyable experience.

    Stephanie C.

    Stowaway is such a fun spot to kick back with friends. The whole tiki/island vibe really sets the mood--it feels like a mini escape the moment you walk in. Great decor, great energy, and the perfect place to hang out, drink, and snack. Speaking of drinks... they are really good--almost dangerously so. Everything we tried was delicious, but the mai tai was definitely our favorite. Super well-balanced and easy to keep ordering without realizing how strong they are. The food didn't disappoint either. Every dish we had was flavorful and paired perfectly with the drinks, making it easy to settle in and stay awhile. Overall, a lively, laid-back spot with great drinks, tasty food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a go-to for a night out with friends.

    Raven R.

    This is a fun themed bar. Parking can be tight so make sure to prepare appropriately. Our server, Chin was the absolute best! We were well taken care of and all our questions were answered. The drink menu is extensive so expect some tough choices. We got black sands, flamingo, and rum runner. Black Sands- This is rum based with guava mango, pineapple, and orange. It was a fruity, vacation drink taste. Flamingo- You get a strong pear flavor with a hint of lime. Main alcohol is vodka. Very citrusy. Rum Runner- You get a montage of blackberry, banana, orange, and pineapple. Served in a fun monkey glass. Great experience overall!

    Michael A.

    Completely blown away by Stowaway! What an awesome tiki bar. While the decor is great, the cocktails are what really impress. Rarely do you get both a fun tiki bar AND world-class drinks, but that is exactly what Stowaway offers out here in Tustin. Mix in impeccable service and you have yourself one of the best establishments in the area. I can't wait to come back to try more of their menu items. Plan ahead because this spot is in high demand!

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    Dawn R.

    Stowaway is more of a tiki speakeasy-style bar than a hidden-password speakeasy. It's dark, themed, tropical, and fun, with a strong "escape from regular OC" vibe. fun, casual, tropical, not super fancy. Great food, great service and amazing drinks.

    Loco moco
    Vera L.

    Fun bar with plenty of drinks and food to choose from! They also have great happy hour deals. It's a tiki bar, but I was so glad the drinks weren't overly sweet or loaded with sugar like at many other places. I tried the loco moco, which came with mac salad and was really good. There was a juicy patty with rice and gravy, and a perfectly cooked egg on top. I also tried the coconut shrimp, which was super crunchy with a big coconut flavor and paired perfectly with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. I would come again and try their different cocktails!

    Smoking Rita, Angry Edamame (minus Sri racha) and Holy Grail
    Deb H.

    What a super fun bar and restaurant this is! The theme is Tiki and they have a very vast menu of really creative drinks! I tried the Smoking Rita (Mezcal, grilled pineapple, lemon, agave) and it was delicious but strong! My husband liked it since he likes stronger drinks where I prefer not to taste the alcohol as much so The Holy Grail (Tequila, Giffard Raspberry, Agave, Lime, Cucumber and Raspberry) was perfect for me! I could drink like 10 of those it was so delicious! They also have a yummy food menu which I want to go back and try since we just came here for Happy Hour and sat at the bar and had a couple drinks and shared the Angry Edamame. Watch out- the Angry Edamame is SPICY! Way spicier than the normal garlic chili edamame that they have at other restaurants! We sat at the bar and it was easy to order food and drinks from the Bartender. You can make a reservation but we got there early (before 5pm) and were seated right away. Their Happy Hour Menu runs Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6pm and it's great value both for drinks and food (our Angry Edamame was half priced at $5, instead of $10) Also all skewers are $2 off. They also have Dole Whip here (like at Disneyland) which I absolutely love!! The ambiance here is also off the charts - everything you'd expect when you think "Tiki Bar"! I can't wait to go back to try more of their large variety of drinks and more of their food!

    The hurricane. Notice the backwards umbrella
    Deanne A.

    Better than I thought it would be. Fantastic cocktails. As a bartender myself, I'm very picky and OMG on the Cococano cocktail. Mmmmm, sooooo gooood!!!!!

    The Painkiller
    Thomas M.

    Take a journey to the South Pacific! Stowaway will have you singing Bali Hai in no time. The atmosphere alone is worth the wait. Share some spam masubi or Spam Spam Navhos, Then forget your troubles with drinks like The Painkiller, or a flaming pina colada. This is a great place to bring that sober friend of yours who likes to be designated driver, as the pours are strong, the Tiki gods loom large, and it always feels like summer. Enjoy!

    Cococano
    Sarah G.

    There's too much positive things to say about this place! For starters, the drinks here are so yummy and will definitely get the vibes going. The food is delicious. Our Server, Fabian was so helpful. Checked in frequently, good attitude and super helpful with ordering and anything else we needed. This place is perfect for shmedium sized groups ~5-6 and also good for date nights. Music and environment is moderate. Thank you Fabian for making our experience awesome!

    Giselle B.

    We absolutely loved our time here tonight! This is such a cute spot. Very immersive, clam and relaxing! Fair pricing for drinks and they have plenty of non-alcoholic options which was great for us! Our family members enjoyed some of their alcoholic drinks: Mai Tai, Bahama Mama and Smokey Rita. We enjoyed non-alcoholic Shirley Temples (with a side of fire) and pain killer! They also have a few vegan options for food. Our waiter, Crystal was super friendly and made our experience awesome! Thank you so much! We can't wait to make a road trip back out here to Newport. We'll definitely stop here again!

    Eggrolls, Coconut Shrimp, Sweet chili wings and seared ahi tuna appetizers
    Joey A.

    We have been here over a dozen times since our first trip. Let me just say we were blown away then, and still blown away now. Stowaway is easily becoming a top go-to restaurant for several reasons. The food is island themed, fresh and even most appetizers are easily splittable. Drinks are strong and crafted to aloha perfection, every time! Hands down our top place for date nights or when we take family from out of town, yes it's that impressive. And don't forget to ask what tiki mugs are in stock and available for purchase, they make for great mementos and gifts. Make a reservation to Stowaway, bring some friends and believe me you'll be coming back for more. Great job Stowaway team! Mahalo!

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    Teriyaki burger, onion rings and fries were excellent! Service and drinks were excellent! We will be back

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    I am trying to call Stowaway to check on reservations but nobody is answering, it seems to be an unattended line. Anyone have any inside scooping how I can talk to somebody in person?

    That happened to us too, we unfortunately had to go in person. They are so beyond busy.

    What is the difference between the indoor seating and tiki bar? Thank you

    A table with a server vs the bar top with the bartender.

    We just want to go for drinks? Is there a wait for the bar?

    Y The whole restraint is a bar, you need to make reservations for all seating.

    Is there live music?

    Unfortunately there isn't! At least when we went it was just over the speaker & TVs were playing whatever major sport event is happening.

    Are gluten-free options available?

    Sure, as someone that was raised gluten-free, and has family members with celiac I can confidently say that you have plenty of options here. Skip the gravy on some of the dishes because it would have had flour to thicken it. There's a couple of rice… Read more

    What's the volume like? Can you have a calm conversation here?

    The music isn't blaring. You can easily have conversations with your friends or make new friends at the bar.

    If you're going to be in the belly of the beast, do you have access to stowaway's regular menu of food and drinks too?

    Not to my knowledge; the speakeasy has their own specific drink & food menus.

    Is this place kid friendly?

    No. It's meant for adults to be transported to another place, and forget about their own kids for a brief moment.

    Do you have Happy hour?

    Yes M-F. They have food and drink specials.

    Hi there! I was wanting to see if I was able to get a party of 3 on the waitlist for today, 8/24?…

    They currently show 99-129 minutes wait time.

    What is the maximum number of people you can accommodate in one party?

    Hi! We accept general reservations for a maximum of 8 guests. If you have a larger group, please email us and we would love to assist!

    Can a group of 9 be accommodated?

    Yes! Please contact us at hello@stowawaytiki.com. Thanks!

    I have a party of 7 people, but one of them is my 7 yr old grandson, are children allowed?

    Aloha!! Yes we are 100% family friendly!

    Are toddlers allowed at magic brunch?

    Hi! We are an all ages, family friendly space!

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes! Monday through Friday from opening until 6!

    Do they serve mocktails?

    Yes we do! And we can cater our mocktail to your preferred tastes!

    Are the "for 3-4 thirsty people" fishbowl/shareable drinks available yet?

    Hi! At this time we only offer the Scorpion Bowl (ON FIRE!) for a shared punch bowl

    Since they serve food, are kids allowed?

    Yes! Kids of all ages (even the big kids) are welcomed! We only have an age restriction for bar seating.

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