What a fun place! The drinks are tiki classics; new riffs on classics; and all-around amazing and fun. But don't think you can't get a Manhattan or Old Fashioned here because you can. The bartenders are serious professionals who absolutely know what they're doing. They've got quality ingredients (and ONLY quality ingredients. Don't bother asking for Watermelon Pucker or Bud Light). All juices are squeezed fresh daily, all syrups are made in house. There's an awesome collection of high-end rums for sipping like brandy. And if you really don't want a tiki drink, have a "Leaf and Bean." There's rye whiskey in it, with a cinnamon stick that's set on fire (and then extinguishes like incense) to add a smoky aroma to your drink. This drink belongs in ANY bar, tiki or not. They have a rum "passport" available where, if you try about 20 (don't quote me) specific rums from 20 locales and get your passport stamped for each, you become a member of the Dead Parrot Society with a cool reward. This is a wonderful stop on a hot summer night but just as much so on a cold winter's eve. read more

The staff here absolutely sold me on this place even if the food and drinks had been horrible. I purchased tickets in advance (seemingly a requirement during covid to sit on the patio) but was driving from Chicago that day on a cross country road trip, and had to get dogs settled in at the hotel first, so was super duper late getting to the bar. We not only showed up after our reservation time, but as they were closing, past last call. They didn't even need to let us in, but in true ohana spirit were so accommodating and told us to relax and stop apologizing. We couldn't order food due to the time, but both got a drink and bought a beautiful mai tai glass. Drinks were amazing, and I so wish we had gotten there earlier to try everything else on the menu. People like the staff at Hidden Harbor make me love the tiki community. I can't wait to go back! They even make their own rum. All of their swag and mugs/glassware are gorgeous. Great rum selection, fresh syrups and juice. These people know what they're doing. read more

Hidden Harbor - Front door outside at night - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great tiki bar. Great service. Strong cocktails. I love this place. The strong drinks with fruit juice can be pricey so beware of that. read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening because I love a good tiki bar. The decor was great and the drink menu even better. The pricing was pretty standard and the selection abundant. They have something for everyone taste. We got the Crab Rangoon nachos and wow were they good! I'll be back for happy hour next time! read more

We arrived around 5:10 on a Friday night and were surprised how quickly it had already filled up! There were two seats left at the bar so grabbed those. The bartender was quick to welcome us and hand us menus. We were only there to grab drinks, but the food menu looked great. We ordered their take on a rum coke (they add bitters) and I don't think I can drink another regular rum and coke after that. Very good! It was fun to watch them make all of the drinks and the bartenders were very friendly. We ended up ordering 4 drinks (wish I knew what they were all called). One of them had cacao in it which was spicy and the perfect taste of chocolate! We will most certainly be back to try more drinks and their food menu. read more

Really cool place! A little hard to find at first but once we did, we were happy! We came after a birthday dinner for some drinks! They seated our large group in the corner booth in the front. It was perfect for us all! The atmosphere is cool and inviting. The theme is well established around the place. We all ordered our drinks and they were fun! They come in different fun looking glasses with umbrellas and more! The crab nachos were really good. Good atmosphere for groups! We will be back. read more

This place had a very cute, nautical, beach theme to it! All the drinks on the happy hour menu were beach themed. I got the pain killer drink which was pretty strong but very tasty. There wasn't enough seating/tables when we went in though. It was a cute place to go to once! read more

Great Tiki bar/lounge... Very upscale and the drinks were very intricate and detailed.. I had the hidden harbor and the tropic thunder... The place is pricey so don't be cheap... Delicious, I recommend the hidden harbor it's there signature drink and is great. read more

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Well if this place isn't fun I don't know what is. All tiki, all the time. Enough said.

We had the best happy hour! Madi totally made up for our traumatic night at Tambellini's. The table favorite was the Pain Killer.

The decor is somewhat retro industrial chic. They got these Mad Men days stylish contemporary coffee tables, and movable blocks of wood that are used as chairs, which allow groups to collect and form. Also, very nice to have a slab of wood with a soft long cushion seat along the front window, creating a nice large lounge area feel and a long linear collective seating space, fostering social contact and conversation, with a central coffee table structural setting, really creating a salon-like atmosphere. 75% of the menu space is devoted to beverages, and only three items on the menu were eatables. One of the eatables was salmon with condiments, and posted price of $8. But the three salmon strips in the dish were very VERY small, 0.5 cm thick, 5 cm long, and 1 cm wide. You can find that price in Cambridge Harvard Square, but never should be in yinzer-land. read more

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I am updating my review from 1 star to 4 stars. After our poor experience the first time, the owner personally reached out to us to apologize and make amends. I appreciated that he took ownership and responsibility for what occurred so that hopefully other potential customers do not experience what we did! We were invited back for a second (and much better) dinner + drinks, and the owner was there to greet us. The drinks were delicious and unique, and the food was quite good. We are happy to have been warmly invited back and the personal attention the owner went out of his way to give us, it was very much appreciated. read more

Drinks are great and the inside has a really cool tiki/beach vibe. Food menu is a bit limited. However, we both had pokes, and they were delicious. Tacos we saw others eating looked really good. read more

Who would have thought that Pittsburgh would have it's own tiki lounge?! The drinks are great, and so is the chill environment inside. Stepping out of this place, I had seriously forgotten that I was in Pittsburgh! read more

This bar is amazing! The variety of drinks across the menu is shockingly impressive. I've been to a number of tiki bars across the country (in Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City -- places with highly-regarded tiki bars) and Hidden Harbor is as good as, and probably better, than the rest. While some places to classic tiki cocktails perfectly, and others are more interested in their own original cocktails, NO ONE executes a range of tiki cocktails that are improved-upon classics, impressive originals, Prohibition-inspired tropical drinks, and inventive (and custom) glassware and garnishes as Hidden Harbor. Their fast service and humble nonchalance belies the amount of work behind the scenes that goes into their menu. Worth every penny. Kudos to the crew at Hidden Harbor! read more

I kept hearing great things about this place and finally got to check it out last night. First of all, some of the cutest decor I've seen around. From the moment I stepped in I instantly felt like I had been transported onto a tropical island. I went with a friend of mine for happy hour in which they have 10 drinks on special for $5 each. The drinks were strong, flavorful and the finishing touches were really special. I wasn't the biggest fan of the food, however I am not really big into seafood and we ordered the ceviche and octopus snack so that part is on me. However this is the perfect place for drinks/happy hour! I definitely want to come back with some additional friends to try their shared drinks. read more

Finally able to make the trip from Erie to visit Hidden Harbor. It was everything I'd hoped for. Bartenders are extremely polite, efficient, and patient, and the cocktails they were creating were excellent. We tried a mix of their house cocktails and off menu classics, and we were pleased with each. The Gardenia Grog was surprisingly floral and pleasant. A complex drink they pull off very well. Their frozen drinks (Josie's & Blue Steel) have some very unique and pleasing flavors to them. To those complaining about the price of the drinks.... you don't know what you're talking about. From fresh juice, to house made syrups, to top shelf rums, to complex recipes (where if one ingredient is off the cocktail becomes an undrinkable mess) you're getting your money's worth. Try making any of these at home, and see how quickly you've spent over $100 on ingredients, assuming you can track down the proper rums in PA. Didn't try any of the food, but what we saw looked tasty. Decor is modern with just enough of a retro tiki vibe. Music was in the background and suited the more more modern take of the bar. If there was any suggestion I'd make, it would be on future menus to explain a little better what's in the cocktails booze wise. The lady next to us was nursing a Curse of Pele for a while. She liked it, "but it's strong". She had no clue "navy strength" meant 114 proof rum, rather than the 80 proof she's probably used to in cocktails. Looking forward to a return trip to here later this winter. read more

Came here during Covid so the experience was a bit weird- you can only sit outside on the back deck, you have to book a timeslot in advance (for $20, which goes toward your bill), and you're given apx 90 min to be there. It's easy to make reservations online, but you can't book more than 7 days in advance. That said, it was a really good experience. The drinks were all really smooth & delicious, and they had cool tiki mugs & accessories. They let you buy packs of swizzle sticks, coasters, and stuff like that which is cool for tiki people. We also had Crab Rangoon and Pork Eggrolls which were both excellent. The service was exceptional and our waiter was really friendly. Even though you've got a fixed timeslot they don't make you feel rushed. Highly recommended place to get tiki drinks, and we'll definitely return next time we're in pittsburgh. Only downside is that the deck isn't decorated so it doesn't feel like a "tiki" bar. (Maybe the inside is better, will hopefully be back to check it out) read more

Great concept. Delicious drinks. Awesome ambience...especially in colder weather. The tunes were chill, but this one bartender kind of tainted the mood for me tonight. It's pittsburgh and this is a new concept to the city social scene. If customer curiosity and an eager-to-inform service staff aren't welcomed as part of this new experience, then you're setting the business up for failure. read more

On our way to the Squirrel Hill night market decided to grab some appetizers and drinks. My wife does not like rum drinks and the waiter kept trying to get her to order on saying it was "light" on rum. Regardless she ended up with an awesome Puerto Escondido (tequila, jalapeño, etc) and I had the gardenia grog. Both were awesome. Tuna ceviche and mofongo were great too. We'll be back read more

We went to Hidden Harbor last night. It was our first time there and we were excited to try it. The atmosphere was wonderful wonderful. We were seated promptly on the back deck. We ordered the crab Rangoon . It was delicious. We ordered cocktails and this is where it gets disappointing. The beer list was not exciting. In fact, it was blah. We decided to order a Mai Tai and it tasted exactly like a Mint Julep. It was awful. We ordered another cocktail called the Rick Seback. It was supposed to have Mole bitters and it also didn't taste right. Our salads were good. Very good actually but not good enough to make up for the drinks. Our server was very good. She checked back often and was very nice. The final straw was when an employee basically told us our time was up and we needed to leave. This was already after they added a 20% gratuity. I usually tip more than that. I was a server and I understand but the guy asking us to leave after we dropped about 130 bucks there was a little much. We had maybe gone over the limit of 90 minutes by about ten minutes. Ugh. Won't be going back. read more

A couple of friends and I visited last Thursday. We braved the below freezing temperatures, and we ventured out to Squirrel Hill to visit Hidden Harbor. The interior design, the drinks, and the atmosphere was inviting and well worth my first time at a tiki bar. The drinks were great (and very instagram-able). I had the Fassionola Fizz, which was not too sweet and a bit creamy - right up my alley. Definitely coming back! read more

The best of Pittsburgh's fledgling tiki bar scene. The atmosphere is fantastic (although dimly lit) and the waiters always seem like they are having a great time. It can be a little hard to get a table, but the drinks are worth it, with a HUGE selection of rum. Truly a wonderful place that makes you almost forget you are in Pittsburgh. The drinks served in large bowls for groups of people have amazing flavor. I find this place makes drinks a little more potent then average, I have seen several people go overboard by accident (no pun intended) but they do warn you. Finally, don't forget to check out the humorous decorations in the bathrooms (I won't spoil it). read more

Went here for happy hour with a friend and was not disappointed. It's a tiki bar and he decor is tropical and fun. We sat at a cute little cocktail style table with a stool and bench and the table was small but it worked. We ordered food so our table space was a little crowded. I got the mofongo and it was delicious and filling. The drinks are to die for. Happy hour is from 5-6 and it's half off some of their house specials, about 6-10 options. Will definitely be returning! read more

I've been here a few times and always have a great time! My favorite drink by far is the Josie's Faraway Vacation, and I especially like the plastic shark they include in your drink. The bar itself has a really nice vibe and makes you feel like you're on a tropical island vacation, even in the middle of winter. The staff is very attentive and friendly, and while the drinks are a bit pricey you can definitely tell that they put a lot of work into each one. They're constantly changing up their food menu and although it isn't huge, everything that I've tried has been delicious. Would definitely recommend! read more

Tiki done right. Flavorful, delicious and thoughtful cocktails from one of Pittsburgh's best bartending teams, enhanced by an atmosphere of minimalist-kitsch. There's always something new to try. This will soon be widely rated as one of America's 10 best tiki bars. One complaint: why does it have to be hidden? Wouldn't it be easier to find if it wasn't hidden? And what are they hiding? Also, they don't have lemonade. WTF, people? read more

We didn't realize what a unique bar this was until our first drinks were delivered with the most beautiful flowers on top. The couple at the table next to ours was drinking from a shallow bowl that was on fire (they had very long straws)...can that be right? We also enjoyed the tacos that were on the menu. Lots of great flavor and just the perfect accompaniment to the fancy drinks. Wish I lived closer so that I could go back to try the drink that is delivered in the golden fish and also to have my favorite again, the Oka Kope Kooler. read more

Honestly I really don't understand the reviews that talk about the the great theming and variety of tiki drinks here. On a recent visit from Chicago we went out of our way to go here and were so disappointed! We were seated a bit early for our reservation (nice!) and the staff were super friendly, but there were literally 7 alcoholic tiki style drinks on the menu. SEVEN. Based on recent reviews and our online research, we expected a full tiki experience with an extensive tiki drink menu. That's just not the case. They play music but it's not tiki-like in anyway. The decor is cute but the overall vibe and drink menu just don't measure up compared to many authentic tiki bars we've been to in other cities. Maybe the drink menu is limited due to COVID? We asked our server, but she was new and didn't know, understandably. For us, this just wasn't worth the trip. If you are looking for an authentic tiki bar, this isn't the spot for you right now. Otherwise you'll probably enjoy it. read more

Finally, a true Tiki bar in Pittsburgh. I made it my mission in life to visit all of the Tiki bars in the States and I can confidently say that this may just be right up there with Lost Lake in Chicago, Porco in Cleveland, a little bit of Frankie's Tiki from Vegas and a bit of Tolteca from New Orleans. I have one negative-it is too bright sitting at the bar! Dim those lights! Now onto the good stuff-the staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The drinks take time to prepare (which they should!) and are prepared with great ingredients. The Ishmael and Hidden Harbor drinks were spectacular. I loved the ice sphere in the Hidden Harbor drink and the color was beautiful! Almost too pretty to drink. The Ishmael had several complex flavors such as clove infused rum, fig and almond extract. Take a walk around the bar and seating areas-there are lots of great Tiki items to check out. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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The drinks were perfect. I have always been a fan of tiki bars, not sure why but a well done tropical drink is hard to find, even in the tropics. Nailed the one and i can say, I'll be back for more. Kudos. Truly well done! read more

I was really happy with our outdoor experience at Hidden Harbor! It was perfect and they maintained safe distances and excellent precautions. The atmosphere is really fun and the drinks are massive and fantastic. We love! read more

A neighborhood gem! Great date night spot featuring fresh food; shareable cocktails; fun tiki décor; and friendly, attentive service. I really enjoyed the tuna poke bowl and jaguar shark. Gets busy - reservation recommended. read more

Wow. This is one hell of an impressive place The king ku is outstanding as is the shark drink. They have a new food menu but nothing caught my eye. I wish they had a bigger app menu The staff are helpful and nice The drinks are spellbinding Pittsburgh is lucky to have this read more

Don't take a reservation over the phone, then tell us there are no tables when we show up. We stood outside for 30 minutes after arriving on time for a reservation, only to be told after 30 minutes that no table would be available. read more

what a cool vibe. Loved the decor. Drinks were really strong but good for the price. I'll be back

Came here twice for drinks with friends. I love this place because there is no where else like it. The atmosphere is so fun and the drinks are delicious and creative. I love that they have drinks to share and everything comes in a cup that has character. The second time I tried the nachos and they were not that special. I would like to go back and try the poke bowl because the couple sitting next to us had one and it looked like they really enjoyed it. Each time it has been a weeknight and not overly busy. I have always been able to get a seat. read more

Went to Hidden Harbor with a big group of friends- we were able to sit in the large area with benches and coffee tables (the rest of the bar is filled with typical tables). It was a great area to be able to walk around, talk with everyone, and not be cramped. Drinks are on the expensive side (cheapest mixed drink is $10). However, this would be the first time that I would justify the price- they are very unique and each clearly takes time to put together. The food menu is limited, so I wouldn't recommend it as a dinner stop. It is a great place to stop for drinks after dinner though. Very chill atmosphere and nice decor. read more

Did I enjoy my evening here? Yes. Did I regret spending that much on two drinks and an appetizer? Yeah, kinda. Drink presentation is impressive and they have a wide variety of tropical ingredients. However, the drinks that we all tried tasted somewhat similar, like different variations on the same drink and ultimately not worth 10-15+ each. Overall it's a very unique place, which might be worth it for the experience alone. read more

This was a cool little spot! I got the Puerto Escondido, which was killer and the cup was a cactus so I love that. I would describe the atmosphere as cozy-chic, which is how I love to live my life. I didn't sample the food, but my friend got the nachos and they looked great. The prices were a little higher than your standard bar, but you're paying for the experience and I can respect that. read more

Decent drinks nice decor OK food but when your bartender tells you to look on the menu when you ask what rum is in your drink you know she's not going to be the friendliest or most hospitable bartender not to mention she seemed to prefer hanging out with her coworker instead of servicing the customers -bad attitude and bartending do not go well together read more