This is my go to place when I visit Ventura…read more If you are looking for Tiki bar, come to Ventiki You will enjoy endless tropical cocktails(so many on the menu) Hawaiian cuisine!

I stopped by around 10:40pm knowing they closed at 11. The bartender and another employee told us…read morethey were closing soon but said they could still make us a quick shooter, so we came in and ordered. Shortly after receiving our drinks, the bouncer suddenly walked in the bar and very aggressively demanded to know who "let us in." I explained that the door was open, there were still plenty of people inside the bar and on the patio, and no one at the entrance had told us they were closed. We started heading toward the patio and he then yelled at us that we had to stay inside while they cleaned up. As we stood there trying to enjoy the shooters we just purchased, he kept chirping about why we shouldn't have walked in the bar. I finally responded by saying something along the lines of, "Isn't watching the door your job?" and he immediately escalated the situation, cursed at me, and threw us out. I understand bars are trying to close down at the end of the night, and I would've had no issue leaving if we were simply told they were closed. The bartenders and other staff were completely polite the entire time. The interaction with the bouncer, however, felt unnecessarily hostile and unprofessional.

Cute little tiki bar in the funk zone! Went there early on a Friday and ordered two Ube Piña…read morecolada. Perfectly balanced cocktails! Staff was nice and service was fast.

Love this tiki-themed bar in The Funk Zone. Really cute nautical themed decor everywhere. I will…read morealways try a tiki bar. Besides the bar seating there's also a little alcove for some privacy as well as couch and outdoor seating. I sat at the bar though and talked to the bartender a bit. He was very chatty and friendly. I tried the Juice Box and the Millennial Flacon Fizz. They were both tasty but the second one was definitely my favorite. The coconut milk just made it. I want to try replicating it at home. My only complaint and why I took off a star was that the drinks were weak. I had two and basically felt nothing. Tiki bars by definition should have strong drinks! But maybe it was just that particular bartender, I dunno.

We had a fun time at this club. They don't serve food so bring your own. They have a full bar with…read moreexcellent bartenders. They were kind enough to reserve the back of the location for a friend's retirement party for nearly 50 people. We had a lot of fun. We brought in pizza, salads and cookies and most of our guests ordered alcoholic beverages - some in unique containers. Parking outside was plentiful. It's a very good place for special events or just relaxing at their bar.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great decor, music, drinks, and service…read more Our part of four made it in time for the Hula Happy Hour ($3 off select drinks 4-6pm). I was intrigued by the Tropical espresso martini--you don't see these on tiki bar menus usually, but this one was very good. Others got the following cocktails and enjoyed them: Sweater Weather, El Diablo (the chili horns garnish really makes it), and Nor Easter. The drinks were well-crafted by our friendly bartender. None of the sickly sweet stuff here. No food, but there are plenty of restaurants in the shopping center. It turned out to be a great spot for pre-dinner drinks, and I'm eager to return!

Oh boy the amount of times I have been inebriated here. Birthday parties, coming home celebrations,…read morecheeky post-work cocktails that accidentally turn into two in the mornings; New Years Eves, Potlucks, Aloha Sundays, Halloweens and everything in between. This is a great bar and there's just no way around that. The drinks are tough, the vibes are immaculate, the bartenders have teeth and the regulars are absolutely bananas. I love it here. It's probably the only bar you can roll into by yourself as a woman and feel comfortable. As if things couldn't get any better, there's a treasure of a human in there who spins vinyl on Friday nights (maybe Saturdays also, but don't quote me) and you really shouldn't miss that experience. Thank you Imperial and staff for your phenomenal service. You've truly cultivated something wonderful.

What an amazing hidden gem in Goleta!…read more While visiting the town, we were looking for a lounge walking distance from our hotel. We found this cool spot via yelp. A for atmosphere. You are transformed into a tiki/tropical/ vintage/bohemian not sure what to call it atmosphere. Super mellow and chill. We sat at a corner couch across from the bar. Comfy and relaxing, and dim lighting. Drink menu was diverse. Great selection. From cocktails to all types of alcohol. With an average price range of $15. Bartender knew his craft. All drinks ordered were great! C for service. The service dept needs some help, and I get it, with one person serving 15+ people. It is impossible to provide a5 star service. Initially service was great with a smile when we first arrived @ 6 pm. But soon after the bar became super busy. The wait was 20-30 minutes for an order. It was time to leave. We asked for our check and it came non-itemized. If it was 2 or 4 drinks that would be fine, but we were party of 3 with over 10 drinks. Then we had to wait again after asking for an itemized check. Waiter stated they need to hand write as their "machine" was not working. That took more time than needed. Ahhhhhh.... Ah well.. you can't get it all. Hence the 3.5 stars. I recommend, to sit at the bar and maybe pay cash to avoid hurdles I experienced.

We visited Tonga Hut during their recent "Spring Time Schenanigans" tiki marketplace event. They…read morehave a tiki marketplace several times a year, and this one was held on a Sunday afternoon from noon to 6pm. It takes place mostly in their rear patio area and parking lot, but a good number of vendors were also in an adjacent air conditioned event room. They have a very small parking lot, but it was occupied by vendors during this event. Do not park in the parking lots of the adjacent businesses, as we were warned when entering the Tonga Hut that cars get towed regularly. There's plenty of street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Entering from the rear, there is a good sized covered patio with around eight benches. We went inside to check it out and grab a drink. The interior is fairly small with four good sized booths, a lounge area with a large J-shaped couch with several small tables, and around ten seats at the bar. It is dimly lit with some basic tiki décor, and has an old-school feel. They had a fixed cocktail menu for this event which is understandable. We stood in line at the bar for about ten minutes, got our drinks and went out to the patio. The bartender was friendly, and didn't seem flustered by the high volume of patrons. I had the Horned Beast O' The Celtic Sea (Oceanus Hibernicus Irish Malt, Jamacian Rum, House Made Falernum & Orgeat, Peach, Citrus, Dash of Cherry Heering, $13). She had the Leprechaun Grog (Three Rums, Lime, Grapefruit, Honey, Spice, Soda, $14). Both drinks were good, were served in souvenir plastic cups, and were a bargain at $13 to $14. If you ordered a drink containing Oceanus whiskey, the bartender gave you a gold coin and you could exchange it with the Oceanus representative on the patio for a free T-shirt. Durango Tacos was setup near the rear entrance for food. We had four tacos (two carne asada and two veggie), and they were good and reasonably priced. This was the first tiki marketplace we have attended. There were around twenty vendors with a good assortment of art work, tiki mugs, tiki clothing, tiki décor, and other miscellaneous items. I purchased a few nice tiki shirts which were a steal at $20 and $25. The vendors and visitors were all very friendly and in a festive mood. We hung out for about ninety minutes and had a good time. We will return at some point to try their regular cocktail menu and see what it's like on a non-event night.

Tonga hut is my favorite local tiki bar, but it is such a hit or miss when I go!…read more On a weekend, you could easily walk in with no problem or be hit with a one-hour wait. Sometimes they have servers, other times you order at the bar. The last time I went, there was a long line as only one bartender was making drinks, yikes! Despite that, the drinks are solid, reasonably priced, and strong! They have a variety of drinks and nightly specials. Each bartender also has their own "secret menu" specials that only they can make. The decor is very on theme, and they have a fire pit and heaters outside for when it is chilly.

Love finding a new tiki spot nearby. Cantiki is on such a cute street with a bunch of other fun…read moreplaces nearby, definitely want to explore more next time. Amber was our bartender and she was awesome: super friendly and made fantastic drinks. Already looking forward to coming back! Ghosted Girl was our favorite drink of the 3 we tried

I love this little place. It's a cozy little spot offering tropical cocktails, small bites and…read morespinning the best tunes. You never know what you'll hear when you walk in but it'll be something good. There is searing along the bar, small booths along the side wall and larger booths and tables in the back. Service is always great. I like to stop in and have the shumai, fries and either a responsible drink or an irresponsible drink in a bucket. The bucket drinks are fun but quite sweet and some come with gummy candies like sharks. Parking is a nightmare but I usually get lucky. Come and stay a while though, it's a good time.

FAVORITE IN ALL OF CA! STAFF...always awesome! Everything…read moreabout this place is amazing. All of the pizzas are delicious. The menu continues to grow and get more interesting every time I visit. Actually live in San Diego and find reasons to travel up here "for work"...buuuut, also PIZZA. NO TVs! ALWAYS a killer Playlist! The beer is so interesting from light to dark. I always enjoy a little light reading when I review the different beer writeups. It's a buzzing cacophony of pizza-fueled jubilation!

Came here for dinner with my family. This is an order at the counter, sit yourself down kinda…read moreplace. We were able to find street parking and a table easily. Ordered a few slices and a few other best sellers. 1. Dr Pepperoni -- Kids loved their slice. Thin crust with crunchy pepperoni. I went for the same and really liked the sourdough crust. 2. Fungus Amungus -- This had a generous amount of toppings on it and was flavorful. 3. Garlic Fries -- I loved that these were thin. Had the right amount of garlic flavor. 4. Pizza Fries -- This is one of their best sellers so had to try. It didn't disappoint. Was yummy. Interesting concept. I also got one of the rice beers (lager) which I really liked. The staff were friendly. Will come back here if in the area.

Made last minute reservations on a Wednesday evening, and the host was very friendly, nice and…read moreaccommodating! Our server was awesome as well. I am a sucker for tiki bars and love that the decor is ALL OUT! The patio is superrrrr cute, and a but quieter than inside if that's your vibe! Drinks were all on theme and in the most extra (in a GOOD way) glasses! I wanted to get the Elvis themed one but had to refrain - next time! Will definitely be coming here again.

Unfortunately this review is based on not having had their drinks because we were turned away at…read morethe door. Hours said they closed at midnight, but upon arrival at 11pm, the host very rudely told us "we're closed. Good night" I understand closing early, but a simple "I'm so sorry we're closed for the evening, please come back another time" was all that needed to be said. But he made us and other guests feel like we were trespassing. Will maybe try again in the future and update the review, but this is solely based on our experience trying to grab a drink!

So glad I found this place! I was looking for somewhere to hang out and grab a drink before heading…read moreto Cinema West, and Yelp pointed me to Purple Orchid. This spot checked all my Tiki-bar boxes: moody lighting, fun kitschy décor, and seriously great drinks. I started with a Mai Tai--perfectly strong but still super tasty--then switched to a glass of Chardonnay so I wouldn't be completely blitzed for the movie. We still had time to spare, so I finished with a virgin Piña Colada and oh my gosh, it was delicious. Loved the jukebox and pool tables, too. Huge thanks to Lindsay for the excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

Wish I could leave zero stars.. This was the absolute worst…read moreMai tai I have ever had. It tasted like sour/rotten juice with some sort of fermented swill floated on top. No mint on top, zero lime flavor, but a cherry on an umbrella. I literally took one sip and pushed the glass back to the edge of the bar. Not one bartender or bar back came to check on my party after sitting our drinks down. After about twenty minutes of being ignored someone came and grabbed my husbands empty glass but left my completely full glass sitting on the bar mat. Another ten minutes or so of still not being checked on and we finally decided to leave. I'm out the twelve bucks for my drink but I consider it a twelve dollar lesson in not coming back here again. Sadly, the only reason we chose to get drinks at this bar was because I insisted I wanted a drink before heading home.