I hate bars like this (past experiences with tiki bars have been less than good; and we're not college kids anymore), which is why I've avoided this place consistently over the years. but we finally decided to just do it. I was all-around pleasantly surprised. drinks are great, bartenders are fantastic. adding this one to our list of frequents read more

We came on a Friday and it was busy. The music was way too loud to hold a conversation and the service was really slow. The decoration is nice but the drinks were overpriced and didn't really deliver. Puka Punch ($65): Pretty small bowl for the price and not even that strong. It was mostly ice and is made for 2 to 3 people to share. If you like fruity and refreshing drinks this is the one for you but I wouldn't say it's worth the price. Phoenix Rising ($20): A mezcal based drink with a fire garnish which was a fun touch. It tasted okay but nothing special. read more

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This is a review for Dr. Funk's Luau for May 2026: Pros: - For the second half, the hula dancers and band were great. - It was nice to hang out with other tiki enthusiasts. Everyone was in a hawaiian shirt. - Two cocktails I tried were really good: The Thai Chi and Espresso Oasis. Cons: - The first band was too loud. My ears were ringing. Major hearing loss. - Drinks are served in plastic cups, not real mugs/glassware. - The quality of the buffet food was low. The rice in the musubi and fried rice was very overcooked and mushy. Other food was lacking flavor/spices. The regular dinner menu was not available. read more

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Cool vibe, funky music.. super stiff drinks and a friendly staff. What more could you ask for? read more

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This spot always slaps! Good brews and good vibes! The puka punch is strong but very tasty, its got that sweet acidic punch you really want in a good tiki drink. I forgot what the beer was called but it was also fantastic! Have a stop, get a drink and have a good time! read more

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This little bar is okay and has a fun, laid-back vibe. It could use a little cleaning and maybe a refresh on the smell, but that might just be part of the aesthetic with the dim lighting and little luau feel. The drinks were yummy and nothing too fancy, which fit the atmosphere well. We sat at the bar and were served immediately. The drinks were strong, and I don't recall seeing a food menu since we only had drinks. It felt like a dim tiki hut in the best way. I'd probably stop in again while bar hopping, but it wouldn't be my first thought for a destination visit. read more

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The vibes were fun! The drinks funner it was a Friday night, around 8 - it wasn't too crowded but there was an amazing DJ playing a mix of oldies, millennial vibes and newer tracks - made it super fun! We sat outside by the fire pits. We tried so many drinks but the waiter suggested Paradise Lounge was the best one I tried. We did try the Phoenix Rising... hard pass on that one - something tasted rank to me. They were kind enough to remake it, and after the second version it still tasted weird. I do think it was something off with me. Ultimately they brought out another PL. Really appreciated that and they didn't make me feel bad for being picky. Overall great drinks, great vibes, awesome staff - highly recommend! read more

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Dr. Funk is a fun spot with a lively atmosphere and lots of personality. The tiki-inspired decor gives it a tropical feel, like a quick escape to an island somewhere far away. It's a great place to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy the vibe. Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby! read more

Dr. Funk had a super cute Galentine's/Lunar New Year theme when I went with pretty pink string lights and hanging hearts and lanterns. Their happy hour is great and lasts until 7 PM, chicken wings for $12, macho fries for $9, Shipwreck drink for $12. I got the Jaded Lover ($19), special LNY drink, and it had pandan and tasted very good. Would definitely like to return for their next seasonal event. read more

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My friends and I came here after work on friday to enjoy happy hour. They had really good deals from open - 7pm! We decided to sit outside and enjoy the sunlight/ fresh air. Our server greeted us within 5 minutes of us sitting down and our drinks arrived shortly after. We really enjoyed the coconut shrimp and wings. The coconut shrimp was our favorite!! I'm not a big rum person but the Missionary's Downfall was so tasty. read more

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Grabbed dinner with a buddy and wanted to grab a couple drinks after. Dr Funks is a great place to grab a drink and just chill with some great tiki vibes. Both indoor and outdoor seating were wide open on a Tuesday night and the bartender had even recognized us (not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing ha.) will definitely keep coming back read more

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So funny I've been to the bar next-door a handful of times and always wondered what this restaurant was! Lol my friend told me about this place and I had to come check out the specialty Halloween drinks!! They are so incredibly strong you can only have two per person! If you get there for a happy hour, it's a much better deal!! We are lucky it was a Friday night and we got there in time for happy hour and got a drink for a normal price! Lol inflation sucks! We both enjoyed our drinks along with the atmosphere and the french fries were hot and crispy! I will definitely go back again and get another holiday specialty drink. Apparently they do every celebration with specialty seasonal drinks!! This particular Tiki bar was doing a circus or clown themed Halloween! Also check out the karaoke bar next-door at old Flats, O'Flaherty's. read more

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We had our double date night here last Sunday, and it was fun! I loved how they decorated for Halloween with the clowns decor. I was scared when I first walked into the place because of the clown animatronic, but quickly laughed afterwards. We sat in a booth, which was cute. My boyfriend and I got the Puka Punch, Shipwreck, Lychee Luau, and Nachos Fries. The drinks were strong. My favorite was the Shipwreck and Puka Punch The Nachos Fries were tasty, crunchy and flavorful. I'm glad that I got to finally visit this spot as I had it bookmarked for awhile. The staff is friendly and attentive. The bathroom was clean and shared with the next door establishment. We found parking on the street about two blocks away. I would definitely return again. :) read more

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The food and drinks are so good and the bar is really cool. Servers are top notch. Drinks are fun and creative. Family friendly during lunch and early dinner. Our 9 year old had a mocktail and a burger. She is skeptical of new food and places, but you've helped us by making the food, drink, and atmosphere fun. read more

Definitely a cool spot to visit for the holidays! I first heard about Dr. Funk on a viral TikTok last year around Christmas time. I finally got around to visiting for their Halloween set up this past weekend. When we arrived it was nice to see the front of the Dr.Funk bar is covered in full colorful bright lights. Love it! It definitely stands out in a sea of dark restaurants + bars at night. lol. When we walked in we were greeted by the Killer Clowns! Yikes super creepy! But definitely cool Halloween vibes. lol. Their Halloween theme is the Killer Klowns from Outer space (apparently it's a movie from like the 80s or something but still spooky!) lol. The Halloween decorations are spooky Halloween clown vibes so it features life size scary clowns, giant popcorns, spider webs, circus stripes, and bright lights all over. Pretty cool. We wanted to check out the options on the Killer Klowns Halloween menu. We ordered the Cotton Candy Cocoon from the Halloween menu and the drink that goes on fire (I forget what it's called) as well as the Lychee Luau. The Cotton Candy Cocoon was interesting, but not very sweet at all tbh. lol. The only sweetness in the drink is the cotton candy on top. lol. The fire drink obviously looks the COOLEST but that was also my friend's favorite drink choice as far as taste goes! So I would definitely recommend that one. My favorite drink was the Lychee Luau because I'm a vodka + juice kinda girl so it was PERFECT for me. Yay! We had a lot of fun just trying different drinks and talking. I love how it's easy to talk here with chill vibes and they apparently have karaoke in the other room as well. I only learned this because we could hear the drunk singing party lol. Also I've never been here before but the lady told us that it is open seating and to pick any table we wanted. We grabbed a table in the middle but we would've liked a cute booth with the lights! but they were all filled up unfortunately. *sad face* No worries though we still had a fun time. :) This is definitely a fun holiday theme bar if you're looking for someplace spooky or even for when Christmas comes around to go be merry. :) Around last call they use a large LOUD bell to bang on to scare everyone which alarmed us so yeah that was NOT the vibe! lol. But I totally get it so whatever. lol. read more

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Stumbled upon this spot looking to have some drinks before dinner reservations. A full tiki bar, it was good vibes when as soon as we walked in. There are some serious drinks on the menu. The number of Xs next to each cocktails provides the booze level. I ordered a couple of drinks but stared with the signature rum cocktail, the Funky Grog, it's XXX, deserving of that rating. Also enjoyed the Puka Pinch and Rum Barrell. Semi crowded around 6pm on a Friday that quickly packed out by 8pm. My coworkers and I had a blast. The staff folks are super cool, the decor is fitting and the atmosphere was social. read more

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Tiki Bar located in Downtown San Jose in San Pedro market. There's parking around, the garage or street if you get lucky. They offer a selection of craft mixed drinks. We got the Mai Thai and punch. Came in a plastic cup. We also put an order for fries, but $10 is a lot for a decent amount of basic fries. Unfortunately, they did not have happy hour when I visited. There's plenty of water stations to self serve a drink break. There's a lot of seating inside and outdoors. Inside has tables, booths, and a large television to watch the basketball game. Outside, it face the inner street of San Pedro. The day I went as a fun surprise because I got the stroll through free photobooth, and other activities for the event in the area. read more

Stopped in for drinks on a Friday and we were able to grab a seat at the bar. Chaz was so helpful and friendly. I'm a vodka girlie and he was able to make the Zero's Hero with vodka for me. So good! Love the Christmas vibes that they have going on right now. read more

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I walked into Dr. Funk during Christmas and was instantly impressed, the decor was beautiful and the space felt festive and fun. It seemed like the perfect place to start our Thursday night. Unfortunately, the night didn't turn out the way I expected. My friends and I ordered specialty drinks, but mine was so unpleasant that I had to send it back while the bartender held onto my card. As I waited for a remake, he mentioned feeling bad about the delay and told me to come back later. Near the end of the night, I returned to the bar, but he was on break. After using the restroom, I walked out to find him waiting outside, asking for my number. Both of my friends told him no and mentioned my boyfriend was outside, yet he asked again anyway. The next morning, I checked my receipt and was shocked to see an $80 tip added to a $50 tab. It felt retaliatory and completely unacceptable. When I called the bar around 3PM, the manager was initially dismissive and insisted that things like that can happen. Only after I mentioned the bartender repeatedly asking for my number did her tone shift. As a woman, I expected more empathy and professionalism especially when the final question I was asked was, "So how much would you like to tip him?" Not sure if I would be going back but please be aware that this was not okay! read more

It's so so pretty place , very nice ambience and fun . The service is awesome , folks are so helpful and guide so well with the drinks . The drinks and food both are tasty and too good . I would definitely go again . read more

I am a huge sucker for tiki bars and Dr. Funk did not disappoint. I've been here a few times previously and I just love it every time. The drinks are typical for tiki bar drinks in this area, so be prepared to pay for a little bit more for some delicious, beautiful drinks. The fries and finger foods are delicious too! This time around, we shared the Puka Punch amongst 3 people, which was great. I love the little fire art show. I also love that they decorate up the shop during Halloween and Christmas time. One thing I'll note is that in the years since, it feels like they've gotten really short-staffed. This really is a problem for management and the owners, not the workers themselves. Despite this, the employees are always attentive and kind. Lastly, they do have happy hour! At least since May time, on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4-7 pm, exception for SAP nights. (WEBSITE as of 7/14/25 shows daily HH from open to 7 pm) Service: 4/5 Food/Drinks: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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Dr. Funk is always a great choice when bar hopping in DTSJ. The servers are always so attentive and courteous. The vibes are chill as well, on the weekends they have a DJ but other days they have a chill playlist. It's nice inside with the dive bar tiki setting. But also very cozy outside with the fire pit. This particular visit was the 49er and eagles game... would've been 5 stars with a TV or projector here read more

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Great little pop in spot for a tiki drink. Happy hour until 7p every day. Didn't try the food but maybe next time read more

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Review of Nightmare Before Christmas bar during Christmas time: My husband had an entire drink spilt on his lap and we weren't offered an apology. My husband and I came for date night, we wanted to grab a themed cocktail before walking around Christmas in the Park. Really unclear seating. The bar was full and when we asked to sit at one of the many open tables we were told to check with the host, which we didn't initially see. We got seated and ordered our drink, the worms wort and deadly night shade. Both drinks were honestly not very good and did not taste as described. When initially being brought our drinks the runner placed them on the table and pushed it towards my husband causing the entire cup to fall in his lap. The runner simply gave an oops and walked over to the bar to grab rags. My husband had to ask her for one to wipe himself up. We asked to move to another open table since there was a big puddle of alcohol on the floor and the table and chair was sticky. She said she didnt know and she would have to ask. She went back to the bar and came back a few minutes later to tell us we could move. Mind you my husband is still wet and standing next to his seat. We moved and he was brought a new drink, I asked the server for napkins because he was still wet and she said "didn't he already get one?" ??? Odd response. Anyway we were offered no apology and never got checked on. Date night was cut short. And my husband's Christmas sweater got stained. Overall really bad experience. The decor was cute but nothing crazy. Drinks are overpriced and service is not good. read more

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So fun when they turn this into a Christmas bar!! Loved all the Christmas drinks and the decor! If you're Christmas bar hopping, make sure to stop here! The bar tender Chaz is so attentive and friendly and made such yummy drinks!! read more

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Came here tonight with my wife for happy hour. Lucky to be here for The Nightmare Before Christmas theme this month. Really dig the decor! Had the Deadly Night Shade which was great. My wife ordered the Mai Tai which is super close (if not spot on for Trader Vic's). Had both wings and nacho fries which were great! Got a second drink (Puka Punch) from HH menu. It was good. Service was great as usual. One draw back: No military discount . I will be back though! read more

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I love coming to Dr. Funk for the holidays! The decorations are absolutely so fun and vibey. We came on a Saturday night and it was open seating outside which was perfect for our group of 20. We went inside to order our drinks (shoutout to the nice bartenders) and came outside to hang out. We got the punch bowl which was a bit small for the price but I did love the large straws they gave us to go with it. read more

Came in on a Saturday night. It was still early in the evening and the crowd was starting to gather. Walked up to the booth and we were greeted by the hostess and she seemed pretty friendly and polite . We were asked if we had a reservation which to I answered, no. Then she asked how many and I said 2. She took a drink menu and escorted us inside and sat up at a center table near the bar. Ambience was loud and festive with it being their last day for their Valentine's Day drink menu. They were all decked out with hearts and gestures of love throughout the place and they even had a kissing booth, lol. It was a fun experience. Looked the menu over and went with the HEARTBREAKER $17 denizen 5 year rum, coconut cream, raspberry, pineapple, orange, lime IOVEMAKER $12 coconut cream, raspberry, pineapple, orange, lime (non-alcoholic) but added some liqueur for a kick Drinks were pretty good, however, we passed on the food and appetizers. Will definitely have to return for the next holiday themed menu. read more

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Cool bar! Its in San Pedro, but not in the Market Place. They have trivia night on Mondays - so fun! First time here & the bartenders were very nice & welcoming. Happy hour runs until 7pm & Mondays are Mai Tai days for $8! read more

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We came in on a Thursday night and it was pretty empty. Service was not so great - we immediately noticed our server seemed kind of grumpy which was a little off-putting. Drinks were just okay. I got the lychee luau and it tasted like medicine to me. Drinks were definitely strong, though, and got the job done! read more

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Came here around 11pm on a Friday and it was fairly packed! I liked how they have indoor and outdoor seating, with cozy fireplaces outside. Fun tiki-themed decor inside the bar! I got the Paradise Lagoon and my friend got the Saturn's Sunrise. The drinks looked very aesthetic and tasted pretty good. Only thing was both of our cocktails had XX (medium) label for the alcohol strength, but mine was quite strong and my friend's drink tasted more like juice. Overall, the drink strengths could be more consistent, but I would still come back! Vibrant bar with a fun atmosphere. read more

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Whenever I walk by this bar, there is usually a super long line so I took advantage of the no line on a Saturday around 8:00pm. We were seated and loved the interior theme as they had it all decorated for Valentines Day which was about two weeks ago. They had an entire designated menu that was Valentines themed that they were running for the entire month. I know they often do specific drink menus and decorate for different themes such as Christmas and St Patty's, so it was nice experiencing it. Overall, the drinks were decent. Unfortunately forgot what we ordered but it was good overall, no complaints. Their food menu looked good although we didn't get a chance to try it so will have to be back! Servers were very nice and I can see why there's always a line as the inside isn't too big. However I like that they have a huge patio section with a fireplace. Hoping to be back so I can try the food and maybe sit outside. I'd recommend this place when it's not too busy :) read more

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AMAZING drinks, but don't come on a busy event day!! There was an nvidia conference going on at the SAP center and the service declined considerably. Nobody was available to take orders, the tables were extremely dirty, and all drinks were served in disposable cups rather than the standard glassware. read more

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First time at Dr. Funk and it was awesome! The vibes were great, the staff ( Alena and Kevin) amazing, personable and so friendly. Had a new menu drink called "cloud over Kona" holy hell, soooo good. I strongly recommend anyone local or traveling, if you're into great tiki drinks and good service, come here. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Dr. Funk is a really fun bar with great drinks and friendly staff/customers. There are lots of options and really well made cocktails. The ambiance is really cool and there is a lot of space to sit. I come here every time I'm in San Jose! read more

I really wanted to make Dr. Funk our go-to bar for casual nights out esp. since our previous visits offered a great experience. Delicious food, charming ambiance, and excellent service. But unfortunately, our recent visit completely ruined this place for us. Things went DOWNHILL pretty quickly. Our server (short-haired blonde woman) was incredibly RUDE and DISMISSIVE from the start. My friend ordered a glass of red wine that smelled and tasted truly AWFUL (and we're not even picky wine snobs). We all tried it and agreed it was probably the WORST glass of wine any of us had ever had. We're not the type to complain, but this was bad enough that we politely asked if he could try something else. The server was visibly ANNOYED and told us, "we're not a wine bar, so..." before RELUCTANTLY agreeing to bring out another option. We waited a super long time, long enough that my friend almost gave up and forced himself to sip the original wine just to pass time. Eventually, she came back with a small taster of another wine (which was only slightly better). TBH, it could've been the same as the first one. We honestly thought she was testing us 'cause she seemed PETTY enough to do something like that. When my friend asked if he could get a full glass of that new one instead, she gave him major ATTITUDE, pointing out that he had already drank half of the first one. At that point, he just gave up and said he'd stick with the BAD wine and she left ABRUPTLY without saying anything more. The whole interaction felt unnecessarily MEAN. We were polite the entire time and hoping for a small change to improve our experience, but we were met with straight-up HOSTILITY. That one server completely RUINED it for the entire establishment. I know one bad apple shouldn't RUIN the image of a whole place, but when you're spending good money and trying to enjoy time with friends, the service really matters. We WILL NOT be returning. Super DISAPPOINTING because this spot was a past favorite of ours. A MESSAGE TO MANAGEMENT: Please take this SERIOUSLY. Staff like this can easily drive AWAY repeat customers. This server clearly LACKED basic hospitality skills and left us feeling UNWELCOME. You've got a great spot here, but hiring people who don't know how to treat guests respectfully can DAMAGE your entire brand. read more

I parked in the parking garage and saw this place as soon as I walked out it was lit up and beautiful I just needed to go straight inside the pull was real. The interior was decorated so cute I was obsessed and I instantly sat down at the bar. The service was exceptional everyone was so nice! The drinks were really awesome and strong and delicious. They looked really cool. I got the nacho fries which were very yummy. And I got the dessert which was delicious. Since it was my birthday they gave me a plate of fire to make a wish. read more

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While I can't recall the exact drink I had, I'm positive it had Mezcal in it. I had come to SJ for the first time ever just to see what the city was like and this place didn't disappoint. The service was good, the bartender (or is it mixologist?) was very good at her job. I liked the tiki bar ambiance too, which is what drew me in. While not cheap, it's good to try a nice Caribbean-esque drink once and awhile. I don't plan to go back to SJ often but next time I do, I'm coming here. read more

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Tiki Time! Service: upon arrival the staff is very friendly and helpful. Every server is wearing Hawaiian style clothing, easy to spot staff. They seat you and give the drink special menu and regular menu. It was quite busy but they took our order promptly. The wait for the drinks did take quite a while. Drinks: Lots of Ice.... Heartbreaker: very tasty, more coconut and pineapple flavor than raspberry. Not very strong, watered down from the ice. Shot to the Heart: this probably was the best drink. It gives martini vibes. Just enough flavor and alcohol. Probably because of no ice. Mad Love: second best drink, lots of flavor but again too much ice not enough alcohol. Lovemaker: nonalcoholic, good but again lots of ice. Ambiance: Cute tiki style bar that is very well decorated. The theme for February was Valentine's which they do for the whole month. On the exterior they have heart light projected display. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor they have a tented area with fire pits and a few heat lamps. It's well lit with outdoor lighting. The seating in the tent is lounge outdoor couch seats. On the side seating its tables with fire pits to each tables back. This is where we sat and cold due to a breezy night. There is outdoor tiki style music, but very hard to hear and we were right next to the speaker. Indoor it was very cute with heart decorations throughout the bar. Nice table spots and private booth seating. The bar had seating as well. Unfortunately everything was reserved. So make a reservation early. I am interested in going back but sitting inside. I think some kind of entertainment would make this a 5 star for me. Or some more hearing lamps. read more

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This place was very lively and had plenty of seating outdoors. The inside had a tiki vibe going on. I loved the Valentine's themed hearts decor. My friends and I were able to snag a booth. I like how there are more seats here than some other bars in the area. The drink selections seem to have a lot of coconut based. I asked the bartender which one was the sweetest. He recommended the Siren shore and Sidewinder's Fang. That's what my friend and I ended up getting. Another friend ordered a Mai Tai and boy was the drinks strong! My Siren Shore was slightly easier to drink than the other two. I have yet to find a drink I like from here though. So strong and not sweet if that's what you're into. read more

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