Although I am not the biggest fan of the new drinks, the staff was and is always incredible. The ambiance, Henry, and Mike are the reason why we keep coming back. Thanks so much guys, you're awesome! read more

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The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach is a fantastic tiki bar. This place is everything you'd want in a legit tiki experience. They pay attention to details which is why you feel like you're in a Hawaiian cave somewhere or in the Hawaii episode of the Brady Bunch . We tried a number of their signature recipes. I started off with "Boozin Susan's World Famous Chi Chi". It's a frozen vodka cocktail that tastes like vacation. The vodka is complemented with pineapple, coconut, lime, Demerara syrup and cinnamon. It was a perfect recipe when you think about tiki. (Pic 2) We also tried "Hella Missionary" which is another frozen cocktail with tequila, mezcal, adobo-spiced honey, pineapple, lime and mint. It's the blended mint that makes it green. It was quite tasty with a very fun crazy straw. (Pic 4). We had some bonus fun with a signature shot called "OJ Did It". It was a delicious add to the vibe with vodka, liquor 43, coconut and orange juice. (Pic 7). I couldn't remember what pic 6 is but it was tasty. Maybe it's "OOO-BAE I Love You So". It starts with rhum agricole, salted cream, pineapple, cinnamon, macadamia nut and toasted coconut flakes. I could be totally wrong so oh well. The Grass Skirt is always a great idea if you're in the PB area when in San Diego. Go check them out. Salute @thejohnnycocktail read more

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I was looking for sushi options and found this place by accident. We tried to go but were confused about the building not knowing it was a speakeasy so I made a reservation for a date night the following weekend for 5:15pm. We arrived at 4:50 and it was clear by the line outside that we were in the right place and thankfully we made that reservation. At 5:00pm they started letting people in, there was no real like so it got a little messy as everyone enters this speakeasy type entrance one party at a time. Ambiance is amazing! So cute and creative, every inch tells a story. Very tiki themed. It was a Friday but still happy hour so half of drinks and food discounts. We didn't 3 drinks and 3 small plates for about $75 and I was both full and tipsy. It was wonderful! The cocktails were my favorite part. I don't remember which ones we ordered because I let our waiter choose but it was hitting read more

Did not have a good experience here. Our server only took our drinks & then did not acknowledge us until she gave us our check, which I had to ask another server for. We wanted to order another round of drinks, but she didn't bother coming by to check in our table & she was just chatting it up w/ her other tables. We wish we could've tried some other drinks, but we were reaching the time limit. Besides the service, drinks were really good! Just an observation: my boyfriend & I are POC & the rest of her tables were white. Don't know if that had anything to do w/ the service we got but yeah... read more

What a cool spot ! I mean just the entrance is an adventure within itself. A beautiful speakeasy vibe with lots of vibrant colors and an incredible ambiance. Food was yummy and the drinks delivered Our server was so great as well. Will definitely be coming back to visit again soon. read more

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My husband and I had dinner next-door at captains quarters. We then decided to go next-door and try the grass skirt. It was extremely lively at dinner time. Our bartender was very friendly and even give us a little show making our drink. read more

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This is a fun tiki bar in PB that is definitely worth checking out! The focus here is the cocktails, and my friends and I went to check out their happy hour from 5-6. They do 50% off of all of their drinks, making most of the cocktails around $8. Our server was friendly and gave great recommendations. read more

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Great decor! Love all the details here. Service was good. We just came for drinks. Didn't try the food. My Chi-Chi was good. My husband liked the Painkiller. Wish they played tiki music. Music doesn't match the vibe. We'll return when in SD. read more

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This place a vibe! It catches you off guard just like False Idols another great tiki joint! The main entry looks like you're headed into the kitchen but behind the trick doors is an amazing tiki joint hidden! I unfortunately didn't have a bite to eat this day but did order a Pain Killer which was damn good! I wanted to have another one but I had to drive so stuck with just the one. I couldn't get enough of the decor in this place! I wasn't big on the music choices but was an eclectic mix just with they'd place some tiki/Hawaiian music. Overall I loved this place I'll have to have a meal & a drink next time! read more

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My family had a pretty good experience at The Grass Skirt speakeasy in San Diego! If you aren't familiar, this tiki bar is hidden inside the walk-in fridge of a restaurant. There is also another bar hidden inside called Captain's Quarters. We went for my brother's 21st birthday and had a large party of 10. I made a reservation in advance, however we did have to wait almost 30 minutes to be sat at our table. The ambiance was great and our waitress was super sweet. However, I think we were all just okay with our drinks. Maybe next time we will switch it up and try something else + their food. We had been to dinner before so we were way too stuffed to try anything, but the food looked good. Drinks wise, I would not recommend the "Lowtide," however I would get the "Boozin Susan's World Famous Chi Chi" read more

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Loved this place!! We didn't make reservations but were sat at the bar as soon as we arrived I love the Miami nice / vice drink! Love a good foam The decor is so fun - super cool tiki decor and plenty of sound effects The bartender who helped us was super friendly - suggested spots in town and always on top of it The wontons and fries were delicious The tacos were good but missing a little something read more

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Wife and I were in the mood for a speakeasy and chose The Grass Skirt. We were first in line and went into the building in the waiting area. We didn't wait long after which we were led through a door that look like a door to a deep freezer. We chose to sit at the bar which is our preference. We started with an Island Hopper Old Fashioned each because we love our Old Fashioneds and this one did not disappoint. The hint of macadamia nut shined through with the classic taste of a good Old Fashioned. The wifey ordered a second and I decided to try something different and got the Cobra's Bite. It was good, but it really wasn't my thing. I probably should have gotten a second old-fashioned. Then our food came out. We got crispy, bang bang, shrimp, Korean Bulgogi burrito, and Dan Dan noodles. Everything tasted great! I really enjoyed the Korean Bulgogi burrito I also loved the Dan Dan noodles especially with the lamb nestled in. I would say that personally I liked the decor of Captain's Quarters, which is next-door, but the food at the Grass Skirt was immensely better and the drinks were slightly better. read more

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My cousin and I tried out The Grass Skirt on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. We were looking for a tiki bar with food, and The Grass Skirt was just that. I made reservations the day prior. I like places where you can make reservations just to drink. When I arrived, I was quickly greeted and taken to a table on the porch. I had requested indoor seating, so asked to move, as it was rather chilly. Unfortunately, they had only a communal table to move us to, so we chose to remain on the porch. Service was great throughout the evening. Our server described the drinks and appetizers, and made some recommendations. Our waters were refilled regularly. The decor was really fun. We appeared to be transported straight to a garden in Tahiti. I enjoyed the drinks. Some were a bit too sweet for me, as I don't care for sweet drinks, but, overall, I think they did a good job of balancing the sweetness of fruity drinks. My favorite with the G.S. Martini, as it really wan't sweet at all, but had a fruity flavor. They also did a great job with presentation for both the food and drinks. The drinks were all decorated with flowers or leaves, and some were flaming. I will say that the food was a bit lacking. We shared a few appetizers, but I wasn't terribly impressed. My favorite dish was the tuna tar tar cones. My least favorite was the eggplant spread, as it featured just a bit of eggplant dip surrounding an avocado, which is a combination that I don't understand. I think The Grass Skirt is more of a bar with food as an afterthought. I think it is a good idea to serve some small bites with drinks. However, if I return, I would not go with the intention of having dinner. I would simply go for drinks an perhaps grab a plate or two on the side. read more

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Fun spot! Our drinks were good, as was the service. I had the Pono Punch. Music is loud so it's hard to talk. Decor is really fun! read more

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This was the first stop on our list of holiday bars to visit and it was the perfect choice for festive drinks and over the top Christmas decor. It's a speakeasy tiki bar so you enter through a refrigerator door which is cool. The place has lots of seating options with bar seats, some tables inside and an outside patio. But I definitely recommend making a reservation. We came early on a Saturday evening and our waitress was prompt in taking our order and everything came out quickly. They had normal tiki drinks as well as holiday ones. Most were rum based but I ordered the Frost Bite ($18) which was the only holiday drink with tequila. It came in the cutest santa shark mug but $45 was too steep to buy. The drink itself was pretty good. We also ordered some food to snack on. I liked the Tuna Tar Tar Cones ($19) a lot for the presentation and taste. The Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp ($15) were also good but the shrimp pieces were small. The Okonomiyaki Fries ($11) were basic fries with kewpie mayo and bonito flakes. They were the best bang for your buck. The Shrimp & Pork Wontons ($16) came in a tasty sauce but had very little filling in them. I would come back for the cocktails more so than the food. The food isn't bad, just a little lacking for the prices. It's a fun place for grabbing drinks with friends, especially during the holidays. read more

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We've been here a few times since it opened and happily drive two hours one way to soak up some tiki culture. The food and service are always on point. Service is fast, and the staff is genuinely friendly every time. If you're looking for a quiet dining experience, this isn't it--but that's part of the fun. It's definitely on the louder side, as expected, with drinks flowing and guests clearly having a great time. My husband and I ordered the Szechuan Chicken Rice Bowl, Tonkatsu Ramen, Pig Mac Bao, and Pork Katsu Bao--everything was delicious. For drinks, we had the Oaxacan Dead, Island Hopper Old Fashioned, Painkiller, and the Code Breaker. Each cocktail was crafted beautifully and packed with flavor. For us, great food paired with craft cocktails is the perfect night out, and this place delivers every single time. read more

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Came here for the sippin' Santa experience. I havent experienced their normal tiki decor yet, but the Christmas decor was on point, everything looked amazing. We tried a couple of the drinks, the frost bite (seasonal - $18) & the panda's Pandan cooler ($18). Our favorite was definitely the Pandan cooler, it had a good flavor of Pandan & was such a good amount being a frozen drink. We also tried a couple bites, the tuna tar tar cones, was a bit expensive ($19) & they only give you 3 pieces, I'd skip these! We also tried the okonomiyaki fries ($11), which is fries with mayo, furikake, & bonito flakes. You honestly can't go wrong with fries & we enjoyed this better than the tuna cones. Keep in mind, there is a paid parking lot & street parking, cost around $2.50/hr as this is the PB area! Overall, we enjoyed this place & would be coming back again in the future. read more

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THE GRASS SKIRT @ SAN DIEGO I purchased a bar crawl ticket, and The Grass Skirt was my very first stop where I picked up my wristband. I had no idea it was a speakeasy until I walked in and realized the entrance was literally a refrigerator door leading into a whole bar. It was super cool. I loved how the place looked, how friendly the staff were, and the colors and overall ambiance. I definitely recommend sitting outside, the lounge-style couch tables are perfect for big groups. We had a table of about 16 girls, and it was honestly really easy to sit together and grab drinks from the bar. The drinks were decent, and my friends ordered some of their iconic menu drinks and loved them. Prices were great, especially since it was part of the bar crawl. I also really loved all the decor throughout the space. I would definitely come back to try their food. read more

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The Christmas ambiance was stellar and reservations were easy to make. Our service was subpar - our server in the yellow beanie was impersonal, didn't check on us much and gave service to those around the fire pit bar tops quicker (others who sat after got their items before us and we weren't checked on - maybe we seemed like laggers). She wasn't warm or welcoming and asking questions about the menu or next door fell flat... I felt like an inconvenience. Luckily the patrons sitting on both of us were super friendly! It was a good one and done type of experience. Would like to come back for the normal menu! read more

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Oh wow! The service really improved from the last time I was here! Our server, Ellie, was excellent. Very attentive and helpful. And the whole staff from the runners to the managers were great! Im so happy For drinks we got the pain killer and a virgin mojito (not too sweet) bit of them hit the spot. The great thing about the pain killer drink is that over the evening id you sip it slowly, it gets better! We started off with the crushed cucumber dish. Was very light and refreshing. I think next time I'll order it as the last dish to finish off the meal. We then had the tuna tar tar cones. They come in 3. Very unique and worth it. Then we had my favorite the Dan Dan noodles. The lamb was very tender and flavorful. Next time (since I'm dieting ) I'll ask for low oil. The shrimp and pork wonton noodles were yummy. I liked the grass like veggies on top. Not sure what it was. Then we had the eggplant dish. It's kinda like baba ganoish. Was too salty for me. But was light. Will be coming back again and again. read more

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We loved this place!! It was so cool and pretty inside. All of our food was amazing, though pretty small portions for the price. More of an appetizer and drinks place. Our service was horrible, our waitress never checked on us once, never brought us our bill, or filled up our waters. We were the only ones sitting outside so we think she just forgot us out there. Otherwise it was very good and we would come back. read more

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What a fun place. We came for the Christmas theme and this place did not disappoint. The Christmas drink selection was so cute, I got Sippin Santa, just because he looked so cool. We ordered some food which came out quick. We got the chili wontons and Dan Dan Noodles. Both were tasty. Our waitress was very attentive, sweet and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Thank you The Grass Skirt for your hospitality and fun ambiance. read more

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When you're in Pacific Beach, you gotta try this fun speak easy. You go in from the kitchen and enter the venue through the freezer door. You enter this establishment and are caught up in the fun Hawaiian pupus and plates besides the drinks. We went with a group and had most of the pupus. I loved the okonomiyaki fries, crispy fried bang bang shrimp, California roll, Korean beef short rib tacos, cucumber salad, my least favorite was the Korean beef Bulgogi burrito. The wait staff were very nice and made some nice drink recommendations. The restaurant is not too dark inside and you're able to talk to each other. We came on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. Maybe we were there too early (6:00pm). Prices were pretty average. And everything is shareable. read more

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I was skeptical to try this place because tiki bars are usually pretty kitschy and I really didn't want to spend a ton on terrible drinks and mediocre food....but I was so pleasantly surprised by this place. We sat at the bar and enjoyed several drinks. Not only was every drink very cool, but it was also extremely well made / tasted great (no cheap overly strong well drinks here). The food was also unique and really good! I probably wouldnt order the tacos again but I really liked the cucumber salad and the noodles. I would definitely come back here if I'm in the area again. Also can't forget to mention the energy from the bartenders and the music. A+ read more

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If you like the speakeasy experience this one is unique. Enter thru the kitchen and exit out a hidden door. Great feel of dark and mysterious with the tiki bar sounds and feels. Cocktails were delicious and tropical. We dined tapas style and each plate had its own layers of flavor. The Photo Booth was another added bonus. I would highly recommend but I live in PB so maybe I'm biased. Can't wait to go back. read more

The Grass Skirt - Pina type tropical blended cocktail. Savor it! - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a great time sitting at the bar early on a Saturday evening. We were able to walk in as a party of 2 without a reservation around 5:30. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly in helping us pick some tiki cocktails. I got a painkiller and a Boozin Susan. The painkiller was good, but the Boozin Susan was the star for me. The cinnamon flavor in the drink was unique and delicious. My only constructive criticism is that they charge a 4% service fee on top of tax and tip, which feels as sneaky as a hotel "resort fee." They warn you on the back of the menu, and I get why their costs increase, but I wish they would just build it into the price of the menu items. read more

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The grass skirt was a very fun tiki bar. From the moment we walked through the freezer door and into the bar, we were transported to a tiki paradise. The drinks are strong and the food was delicious. I was able to get a poke bowl as well as fried rice gluten free. All the food and drinks came out fast and our server checked to make sure everything was gluten safe that I ordered. It is great for small group get togethers. read more

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A very cool speakeasy experience in San Diego! Parking can be tricky if you don't get lucky in the lot right in front of the speakeasy, so give yourself some extra time to park. Made reservations ahead of time and got sat right away! Staff were very friendly and the vibes inside are great! Didn't try any food but we all enjoyed our drinks! They have a big drink selection to choose from and a good amount of seating inside. I would definitely recommend this place to people looking for a fun speakeasy in San Diego! read more

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The Grass Skirt is a hidden tiki room gem. Best tiki room in San Diego. Best speakeasy style tiki restaurant. read more

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Grass Skirt during Christmas time! As someone who lives in PB, love to start the night off at grass skirt with a fun drink. All their drinks are specialized and pretty princess IG story drinks (and strong) read more

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Came for drinks and oh so good. Lots of good rum drinks in a speak easy atmosphere. Great bartenders and good service. Cannot comment on food though as did not eat read more

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The grass skirt is such a cute speakeasy! Our server was super sweet! I got a mocktail (pono punch) which was a 9/10! It kinda reminded me of kombucha in a good way! My fiance got a cocktail (banana beach bonfire) and he said it was strong but still tasty. We got the wontons which were a little disappointing. All you can taste is the sauce that it was bathing in. The korean beef short rib tacos were also a little disappointing. It comes with four tacos, but the meat portion only suffices for two. We were hoping for more Hawaiian food since it was a tiki bar. Overall, we'd come back for the ambiance and the drinks! read more

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I went to this place over the holidays when they had their Christmas bar. Lots of cute Christmas trinkets inside decorating the bar area and booths. Didn't get to see outside much since it was raining, but they seemed to have a nice Christmas setup on their patio as well. The service was fast, and the drinks came in the cutest mugs. The holiday drinks themselves were decent but nothing too crazy, definitely more there for the vibes. I didn't try the food on my visit since I already ate but was definitely tempted based on the menu. You walk through the kitchen area to get to the bar, and the people next to me ordered food and it smelled and looked good. Also I happened to be seated right next to the heater, but it was toasty in there. read more

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Wow. A Monday night is very different -quiet. Relaxed. But.... Not quite enough staff. Our server was fine but it took. a long time to get drinks and we wanted to but some mugs before we left but she either forgot about us or was just to busy so we left without buying mugs. Ashame. The food was superb as always. Not cheap, but the quality is there. This was the first time sole of my guests had been and they loved it to the max. read more

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Fun place for cocktails and bites. No large meals Decor is fun as you enter through a secret door. Service was good Would return but not with anyone with a large appetite read more

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Went there on Valentine's Day Night. SPEAKEASY SPOILER ALERT (Disclosure: we are two 60+ year olds..) 1. The ambience 10 2. The food 10 3. The service 10 4. The venue itself 5 This place sounded like so much fun and I have been to almost all the Speakeasies in SD and looked forward to trying this one and Captains Quarters too, which I made a reservation for after this to have an after dinner drink at. I honestly thought the Captains quarters next store was the speakeasy and this was just a restaurant, so I was confused trying to find the entrance and alarmed when directed through the freezer... I thought that entrance was for Captains Quarters. The entrance was confusing and not only because it is secret but because half the people were going to one place and half to the other and all through the same main back entrance. There was frustration with several people in line. So The Grass Skirt.. Mainly I wasn't sure if this was a restaurant or a bar? I wanted it to be a restaurant. I wanted it to be a full-on Polynesian Tiki Restaurant with Hula and Fire dancers. I wanted a sit down experience with tables for two that you can sit down in a chair at and eat a meal. Yes, there was cool and fun decor and a cute (and very short) lightening storm that would occur once in a while. Yes there was an amazing selection of very well made, fun and tasty custom beverages. YES the food was very good, and I mean delicious. But the music was a bit too loud and booming for Valentines romance. And there was no such thing as a table for two. (maybe that was just because it was a busy night?) We could have either sat in the awkward and small "patio" area where you sit on a bench not facing each other, (and you also eat on a bench the same height as your seat), or sat at the bar, or at a group table. The staff went above and beyond moving us around until we agreed on a group table that we were happy with (which was not a simple feat on a very busy night) and the hostess even turned the music down a bit, which I did not ask her to do. That was super! Our waitress was very candid about her advice on my specific drink request and her recommendation was spot on. You could really tell the staff cared about giving excellent customer service. But it was still very much a 20 something spot with booming contemporary dance style music, not Polynesian as I had hoped. But that is the same as are most restaurants in Pac Beach so I should have known better. We were by far the oldest people there! Haha Don't get me wrong we had a blast, It is a cool experience and definitely worth checking out, no matter if you are 25 or 75! Ask for the table by the Big Tiki fireplace, if you are a group of 4 or more-that looked like the best seat in the house! read more

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Glad we had reservations as this place was pretty crowded. The tiki theme was pretty cool, but the air felt pretty stuffy in there and it was very loud. Didn't really give speakeasy vibes. We ordered a few food items as we were pretty hungry and we did enjoy our entrees. The drinks were a bit of a mixed bag. I enjoyed mine, but my brother did not like his and my wife didn't have strong feelings about hers. read more

The Grass Skirt - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The Grass Skirt is such a cute speakeasy tiki bar. You walk through what looks like a restaurant's industrial refrigerator and then find yourself transported into a beautiful and exciting tiki world. Unlike other tiki dive bars, this place is immaculate and feels upscale. I have tried many drinks here over the years and have yet to find one I didn't like. This time, we ordered the Panda Pandan and the Painkiller, along with the tuna tartare. It might not look like much in the photo, but it was absolutely delicious. Our server was friendly, but I think they forgot our food, as it took quite a while to arrive. Other tables who came after us were served before us. The manager was very apologetic and ended up comping our food, which we appreciated. We were there on a Thursday evening and enjoyed live music, which added a great vibe to the night. I highly recommend making a reservation, as I have often had to wait a long time to get in, even on weekdays. I cannot wait to go back again. Thank you, Grass Skirt! read more

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Awesome Tiki Bar! Great for drinks before dinner. Enjoyed walking through the kitchen to get inside. Came during the holidays so it was decked out Tis the Season. Tried the Pig Mac "Bao" which was 3/5. - I didn't enjoy the flavor or the size. Baos should be small! Forgot which cocktail I ordered but 4/5. - Fruity but dangerous. Great ambience with live music. Nice small outdoor patio with heaters. Loved all the decor. Waitress was attentive and lovely. I would definitely come back and enjoy by the bar! read more

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Unfortunately, didn't love our experience. We arrived at 9:50 and it seemed like a great vibe - then 10pm hit and the music got overwhelming louder. The drinks were far too strong to enjoy and tasted more of their primary liquor than the "flavor profile" depicted on the menu. read more