Talk about being transported to a Polynesian wonderland in the center of Highland Park. Lucky Tiki…read moredoes exactly that with the ambiance and detailed decor. I came with my buddy after a Dodger game and even though we lost the game, we were able to drown our sorrows with delicious tropical cocktails in unique and fun glassware adorn by elaborate garnishes. The service was also first class. Our bartender, Jo, was not only attentive but a great conversationalist who gave us great recommendations on which drinks to choose. Needless to say we had a wonderful time and really enjoyed ourselves after a difficult loss.

Wow. Don't bring a backpack because the bouncer will not let you in. That is kind of a bad thing as…read moreif you travel far on the train you are strewed. I even told him he could fully check it and he said "no, I have had too many problems with backpacks". Sorry. Will not be coming back because that is not cool! Next time let us know before making the trip! Hope the owner fixes this.

If you're a true tiki enthusiast, Tiki-Ti is an absolute must-visit. Open since 1961, this…read morelegendary landmark on Sunset Boulevard is one of the oldest and most iconic tiki bars in the world, serving up an authentic tiki experience that's unlike anywhere else. The atmosphere is incredible, the décor is packed with vintage tiki charm, and the vibe is everything you'd hope for--fun, welcoming, and full of history. Yes, there's usually a line to get in, but it's 100% worth the wait. Every drink is expertly crafted, and you can tell there's a passion for the tradition behind every pour. We tried Ray's Mistake, Toro, and my personal favorite, the Ooga Booga--each one was unique, potent, and absolutely delicious. From the legendary cocktails to the phenomenal tiki décor and unforgettable ambiance, Tiki-Ti is the kind of place that keeps you coming back. Whether you're a longtime tiki fan or experiencing tiki culture for the first time, this iconic Sunset Boulevard landmark is an experience you don't want to miss. Five stars!

The best Tiki bar I have ever been lucky enough to visit. It is the one of the OGs of tiki and…read moreconsidered the 8th wonder of the world in my book. Pro tip: Arrive 30 minutes early before they open to secure a seat at the bar and order the Ooga Booga.

My girl friend lives in Burbank so this is frequently part of our rotation. The ambiance and…read moretheming is fun, the tropical drinks are great, and they have a pretty substantial food menu compared to other tiki bars I've been to. I generally gravitate towards the fish tacos and either get tots or onion rings. Their ranch is amazing - really creamy and herby. And I always start with a mai tai before moving onto something stronger like a Zombie. The last time we went it was so packed we had to sit at the low-top part of the bar which was kind of like being at the kids table when everyone else is towering around you, but we didn't mind. I wish I could remember our bartender's name, but he was really attentive. The service there, in my experience, has always been good. Anyway - I've been here many, many times over the years but have never left a review, so I decided I needed to change that. I'm glad this place continues to do well (it's almost always busy when I'm there) - I will continue to spread the good word and bring new people there. :)

The place looks fund, but the food was mostly just okay, and the prices made the experience harder…read moreto appreciate. Our bill came to around $230 for a table of five. To be fair, that was the total for the group, so the number alone isn't what bothered me. What bothered me was looking at the food, the portions, and how much we actually enjoyed everything, then feeling like the value wasn't there. The chips and guacamole were probably the clearest example. For $15, the amount of guacamole looked like roughly three tablespoons, and it had a dark greenish-brown appearance that wasn't particularly appetizing. I'm not going to make assumptions about how it was prepared or how long it had been sitting, but the presentation and portion were disappointing. At that price, I expected something more generous and appealing. The pu pu platter was $35 and came with an assortment of items, but the portion looked appropriate for about two people. A platter doesn't necessarily have to feed an entire table of five, but even with that in mind, it didn't feel like a particularly good value. The $15 buffalo cauliflower also failed to impress. There just wasn't enough about it to make me feel that it justified the price. The Caesar salad was probably the best thing I tasted, although I only had a couple of bites. That says quite a bit about how underwhelming the rest of the food felt. There was one positive comment from our table about the Kalua pork tacos, so I want to give those some credit, but I didn't personally try them. They were $18 for two tacos à la carte, which still struck me as a fairly steep price. After reading other diners' reviews, I noticed some similar reactions: people who enjoyed parts of the experience but felt the food was only okay, or that the prices added up quickly. Experiences clearly vary, and some customers really enjoy the food here, but the comments questioning the value made sense to me after our meal. I don't expect every restaurant to be inexpensive, and I'm happy to pay more when the quality and portions make it feel worthwhile. Here, too many items landed in the "fine, but nothing special" category while being priced high enough to create bigger expectations. Three stars feels fair because there were a few things to enjoy, but the food and overall value left me wanting more. At these prices, I'd need a more consistently satisfying meal to feel excited about coming back.

I've been to the Lucky Tiki in HLP and finally had the opportunity to check out the WeHo location…read more The occasion - my "brother's" birthday. We had reservations for a Sunday night and were seated at the best table in the house. This speakeasy cocktail lounge is small & dimly lit, which creates a cozy & intimate atmosphere. The Polynesian inspired décor is on point. Bamboo beaded curtains, thatched lamps, tropical prints, & an eight-foot tiki statue add to the charm. Our server Sean was fantastic with a capital F! He entertained us the entire evening. Of course, Tiki cocktails served in kitschy glassware are the main attraction but they also offer Island inspired dishes if you are hungry. (You can also order food from Tail O' The Pup downstairs.) The building was once the recording studio for The Doors, so we had to order The Ghost of Jim Morrison. Sean delivered the flaming drink while singing a Doors tune. Elvis in Hawaii arrived on a platter with an Elvis head on it. Lucky Tiki Old Fashioned was presented in a treasure chest with smoke coming out of it. The Flying Fish came in a cool Blowfish vessel. The Lucky Mai Tai was one of the best, the Classic Daiquiri was nicely balanced, and the Rum Barrel packed a punch. All the drinks were tasty and strong so we ordered a few nibbles: Coconut Shrimp, Lucky Orange Chicken, & Wok-Fried Chow Mein. The food was yummy and hit the spot. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the presentation of the drinks and ambience. Thank you Sean for making our visit to Lucky Tiki a 5-star experience. *Metered street parking.

This has become one of our go to spots before going out to Pantages for our season tickets--enough…read morethat the bartenders called us regulars last time. I love a tiki bar (usually a wine drinker, but a dry martini or a good tiki drink, will speak to me at times!) and this place does not disappoint. Service is easy and the vibes are so fun. They have fun gimmicky drinks (Captain's Inner Circle!) and the old stand bys (exceptional Mai Thai.) The decor is also so fun (Jim Morrison's old studio) and you can order hot dogs from downstairs. Only reason they aren't 5 stars? They implement seating time limits, even when it's not super busy. I 100% understand they have to have turnover, but I would gladly pay a little extra, to hold a longer reservation! Street parking, but don't drive...get a driver or a Waymo!

Great customer service and very great and friendly staff. First time here and very great experience…read moreand great atmosphere.

Love this tiki bar!! The decor and ambiance are great with a mid-century modern flair. The Exotica…read moremusic was the perfect compliment to the tiki atmosphere. We ordered off the brunch menu and enjoyed our food. Johnny was an awesome server and took excellent care of us! Bartender Dominique made a delicious Jet Pilot, one of the best I've had. Also enjoyed the tasty Ghost Ship Grog. Will definitely return to Tiki Kai!

This was my second time at Bella's Beach House. Overall, the food was decent, but the atmosphere…read moreand vibes were definitely the highlight. We ordered a variety of cut rolls and sashimi, along with the truffle fries, which were delicious. The drinks were also really good. Service was okay nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. Overall, it's a nice spot with a great atmosphere. I'd come back if I'm in the neighborhood, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

This place was suuuuper cute. The vibe was great and it's beautifully decorated. I enjoyed both my…read moredrinks, as well as the rock shrimp & teriyaki burger. Really good. But I have two reasons for only rating it a 3-star. One, the bathroom. Super dark, super cramped, with only one sink. And second, the mouse. We had already eaten and enjoyed our meal and decided to order another drink when we saw the mouse right in the server's station. And no one batted an eye. So I would assume workers could be used to it. While I understand the area and how difficult it can be to keep pests at bay. It's extremely disturbing after having a meal somewhere and seeing that. I didn't want to give a 1-star since the food was good. So I wanted to at least give credit where credit is due. But mice? Yikes. It takes the experience down several notches.

LOVE!!! I have driven past Tonga Hut for YEARS and kept forgetting to visit but finally planned a…read morenight to celebrate my friend's birthday and omg what fun!! It's smaller than I expected with more outdoor seating than indoor, so be aware during summer time and I'd recommend mosquito repellent! We did not make a reservation (I do recommend if you want indoor seating on busy nights) but we came at 4 pm and got a table that was reserved at 9 pm so we got to sit until we left that table at ~8:30 pm. We loved the indoor tiki decor and thought the whole vibe of the place was so cute and charming and we did appreciate some of the other customers who dressed up in Tiki style clothing as well. We did get dropped off/picked up but there's theoretical street parking out front for your DD (drink responsibly!!). They had a summer drinks special menu and we got the TBD and the Pure Imagination, I preferred the pure imagination. But our absolute favorite drink was the Nutty Chi Chi, a vodka blend on a classic Piña Colada! They don't serve food themselves but there is a taco stand out back after ~6pm that takes cash + card (card fee!) and will drop off food to your table. Such a fun night and looking forward to coming around again!

Tonga hut is a fun casual time. Known for being the oldest tiki bar in LA, it serves up some great…read moredrinks at good prices. We sat outside and reserved a large area for my brother's birthday. It was great to line up and get drinks inside. The bartenders work quickly but efficiently, all of my drinks were very good. There is a taco stand right outside of the Tonga Hut and they will bring tacos into the back area if you order through them. It was a really really fun time. My brother loved tiki bars so this was very on brand for him

Cool little dive bar with a great DJ and a fun atmosphere! The dance floor is very small, but…read morethat's pretty typical for a dive bar. It gets packed quickly, and the tables fill up fast, so definitely keep that in mind. The decorations are super cute and fit the vibe perfectly. They also play movies on the TVs, which was a cool little touch to have playing in the background. Overall, it was a great time and a fun night out with friends!

I'm really glad this place has been around as long as it has and survived the wild Covid fiasco. I…read morefeel like the bar vibes novelty has worn off and wish there was a little more lean to the mermaid vibes besides the tiki-light/one active window action. The drinks are not really like super bad ass craft cocktails. But are priced like one. The service is less than "okay"; I recently came here around 9pm and it wasn't that busy and there were 4 women behind the bar and none of felt welcoming - the crowd was fun but my friend didn't want to stay because she thought the bartenders seemed miserable. (And note, selfwareness check: we all have bad days, but all 4 seemed icky so we figured we'd stop contributing to said offense and took our money elsewhere). Anyway, over all, to sum it up: nice enough bar- overall on a bit of a decline, and wouldn't call it my fave bar even after all these years.

Pacific Seas is one of my favorite spots in DTLA-the vintage tiki ambiance is unreal, and it's so…read morecool knowing the original concept actually inspired Walt Disney when he created the Enchanted Tiki Room! The whole place makes you feel like you've stepped into another world, and the hula dancing shows throughout the night make the vibe even better. We went on a trivia night, had absolute blast, and even ended up winning first place!

Sorry folks, place is closed. Went all the way up to the door but nothing doin'. Looked like it…read morecould have been awesome.

Came during a weekend night. Found street parking a block away…read more Got in at 9:30pm with no wait, no cover charge. There were a few people inside. We got the Poet's Dream for $16 and El Camino for $16. Both drinks were really strong and tasted pretty good. The El Camino was very similar to an old fashioned. Felt the drinks were good for the price. They start the music at 10pm. There a line forming outside by 10pm. They let people upstairs shortly after the music started. We were able to sit on the couch upstairs. The place got packed really fast. Unfortunately, it got really hot. We left at 11:30pm and saw that the line reached the Hill Street.

Have come here twice for Mahjong nights (hosted on Mondays), both times have been such a wonderful…read moreexperience! My friend surprised me and bought me a birthday shot last night, it was really good! He said he ordered us green tea shots! Very flavorful, sweet, and kinda strong too (but maybe that's because we were both running on lowk empty stomachs haha). They also always have water dispensers stationed on both floors :) The security guard (bouncer?) is friendly, always offering greetings as you enter and leave There's plenty of restroom stalls (two private ones downstairs, a larger one with a BEAUTIFUL fountain sink & full body mirror upstairs) Vibes are immaculate! Low lighting, background music, plenty of seating Highly recommend!