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    Hula's Modern Tiki

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HULA'S MODERN TIKI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Dogs allowed

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    Paula P.

    Came here with a group after our dance class. Our server was attentive and was able to split our checks easily. I ordered the vegetable dumpling bowl and was surprised it came with a broth. It was a little salty, but overall great flavor. I ordered the fish cake sliders last time I was here and the bread to protein ratio was heavy on the bread. Other people at our table had cocktails and mocktails and they looked very festive with their tiki cups.

    Blood orange martini
    Joy T.

    Great location right in Old Town. Been coming for years. Food never disappoints. Big portion of perfectly crispy fish bites. Pork stuffed potstickers were also perfectly cooked. Makes for a great happy hour. Bartender may have been having a bad day or overwhelmed. But, he was very cordial and most helpful. Super busy on a Friday night. I hope to be back very soon.

    Travis T.

    There is nothing like being on a beach in Hawaii with a Mai Tai. When you live in the desert, these tiki themed restaurants and bars are the closest that we can get to that experience. Hula's Modern Tiki puts their own spin on classic tiki bars of the 1960's. It is a great place for drinks during happy hour or to dine at for lunch or dinner. In addition to cocktails, Hula's has a food menu that is a fusion of island and American cuisine. I have had the opportunity to visit all of the Hula's locations here in the Valley throughout the years. This location in Uptown Phoenix is one that I have visited many times and is probably my favorite location. Their drink menu has a number of popular cocktails. The Mai Tai, Hawaii 5-O, Blue Hawaiian and Hurricane are just a few of my favorites. I have only once gathered enough people to partake in a Scorpion bowl. The food menu at Hula's is quite large with gluten-free options and discounted prices at both regular and reverse happy hour. The atmosphere is fun and lively at Hula's Modern Tiki. They do brunch on the weekends too. I recently ordered the Loco Moco and Dark & Stormy for dinner. My friend ordered the Hunkin Samoa Burger and let me try it. I love spam and really enjoyed the flavors in that burger. Another favorite of mine is the Jawaiian Jerk Chicken Plate. The vibrant tiki décor and the sounds of Hawaiian music in the background add to Hula's vibrate atmosphere. Check out their speakeasy next door called The Captain's Cabin if you want to hang out and drink cocktails in a pirate-themed setting.

    Sweet potato fries and Crispy Fish Bites
    Sara M.

    Stopped in here for lunch on a weekday and it was a nice quick-ish lunch. It's bright, clean and airy when you walk in and we were greeted and sat quickly. There is a good selection of items and I ordered a few appetizers for the table and we got the coconut shrimp rolls, sweet potato fries, crispy fish bites and a key lime pie for dessert. The coconut shrimp rolls were filled with mini shrimp and were good. The sweet potato fries tasted like any other spot, personally I would've liked a bit more crisp to them. The fish bites were really good and the key lime pie was too! Nothing stood out as the best thing I ever ate but I left fill which was the point. Overall, food was good and prices were fair, service was quick and friendly. I would stop in again!

    Tiki ?
    Sarah S.

    This place was not at all what I expected or wanted, unfortunately. The only thing tiki about this place was some tiki decor and maybe the menu but even then it's a stretch. Most tiki bars I have been to are dark and fun with a fun vibe. This place is more like a Dennys trying to look like a tiki bar. Service was fine. Food and drinks were average.Also there is no vibe at all. There is a patio but even that looked lacking. Doubt I will try this spot again with so many other options in the area.

    Nifty stuff under the bar
    Denise M.

    We came at a good time. When we walked in we were greeted and told to grab a seat anywhere. They were still serving brunch, but, thankfully, they were serving at their regular menu as well. This place isn't a tiki bar like you'd see in Palm Springs. Rather, it's more truly-, inspired--except the cool tiki room of to the side. There are some fun pictures on the wall. Make sure you look at underneath the bar on the far end--there are lots of little treasures to see! There is a patio with seating for those cooler days (at least cooler than today!!). We ordered: *Pink Bikini Martini *Moco Loco *Jawaiian Jerk Chicken Plate The jerk chicken, which is shredded, came with two pieces of johnny cake, fried plantains, and rice topped with mango salsa. My jerk chicken was good, but I wished I had ordered the Moco Loco. The Moco Loco was the best! The gravy was delish! The martini was not my cup of tea, but it was my son's cup of tea, so he finished it for me. This is a good choice, and it would be great to have a party in the tiki room.

    Judy L.

    We celebrated a birthday here and we loved it! I got the crispy fish bites, spicy Thai fish cakes, Jawaiian jerk mahi, and the captain's colanda. -CRISPY FISH BITES - white fish, panko and togarashi encrusted, with an island remoulade for dipping. -SPICY THAI FISH CAKES - white fish, cilantro, chili, red onion, ginger, aioli -JAWAIIAN JERK MAHI - jerk sauce, rice, fried sweet plantains, jamaican johnny cakes, mango salsa -CAPTAIN'S COLADA - coconut cream, allspice falernum syrup, pineapple juice

    Bbq ribs
    Daniel L.

    A pretty decent spot that doesn't stand out but is not bad. I tried the Cajun burger, bbq ribs, and the crispy fish bites as an appetizer. The service was pretty great. Quick with friendly demeanor, really all I could ask for. The fish bites was good. Good crisp, lacking a little bit of flavor. The sauce makes up for it but I'd have liked a little more seasoning. 4/5 The bbq ribs were very tender, good flavor, a bit too sweet for my liking. The sweet potato fries were pretty average, a little too soggy and now tender enough. The slaw I thought was also just ok. I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor. 3/5 overall. The Cajun burger was also just alright. The patty lacked a little bit of the crisp that I like on it usually. The Cajun seasoning I found to be strange on the burger. 3/5 as well Overall definitely would not say it's bad but not a recommendation from me either.

    Island Style Poke!!  (11/25/24)
    Gwen W.

    A cute small independent restaurant I found via a Yelp search. I really liked the mod 60's meets Hawaiian interior design. Nice big long windows for great natural sunlight, open bar in the center of the space, cool curved booths scattered, and two glass garage doors that open to their nicely spaced outdoor patio. Great house music playing. Service was good, no complaints; polite staff, checked in on us, no rushing. Nice menu, not too crammed, several things that sound delish, pokè bowls, fish tacos, Hawaiian themed burgers, etc. I was craving poke, so we shared the Island Style Poke: also happened to read the description for their Crispy Coconut Shrimp Rolls, so we tried those too. The food was excellent, seriously! The Coconut Shrimp Rolls were divine! The wrapping used was phyllo dough thin and did not detract from the guts of the rolls. The rolls were filled tight and all components melded wonderfully! Even the dipping sauce, which I was expecting to be spicy hot, was just sweet and complimentary; really, though, I didn't use the dip much since the rolls were bursting with flavor solo! The salmon poké was also seriously delicious! I really enjoyed the very lite "sauces used as they didn't retract from the subtle salmon and chunky avocado; perfect undertones. I can wait for my next trip to AZ. I dare hesitate to say a meal here might just have to become a regular tradition when visiting Phoenix!

    Big Sur Black Bean Burger
    Ekta P.

    I love the location! They were so kind and prompt to move us to a booth after our request so we could sit next to each other. Lighting and vibe inside is nice. The Hawaiian ceviche was so fresh and tasty. Our burgers were good too. The drinks were tasty and had cool glasses. I would definitely come here again.

    Pork tacos. Plated beautifully, but too sweet :(
    Trinity C.

    This is a good spot to get together with friends to watch a game. Very fun, sports bar-like environment. The service was just ok. Our waitress was not very friendly and it kind of set the vibe off. However, our food did come out very quickly. I ordered the pork tacos. They were plated beautifully and were a great value for the price of $15! However, they were very sweet. Almost to the point where I couldn't eat more than one taco because of how sweet the sauce was. My food also was cold. Other than that though, the meat was cooked perfectly, the salsa was delicious, and the rice/beans were incredible. I think we just came on an off night, as my friends said normally the service is more friendly and the food is delicious. I will most likely be back to try more of their extensive menu as their food is well priced and decent for sports bar food!

    Jeannie N.

    Solid spot for Hawaiian foods in a tiki bar setting. I would guess that the food is not perfectly authentic to Hawaii local foods but it seems to be a modernized take on local dishes. My friend and I enjoyed locomocos, spring rolls, and mocktails. Would come again for casual hangouts!

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    Josephine T.

    This place was the perfect spot for my birthday! They had great mocktails, which as a recovering alcoholic, I really appreciated. The food was excellent and our server was very friendly. Definitely worth a stop!

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    Ask the Community - Hula's Modern Tiki

    How is the sound level, is it loud? Can you talk normally after 5pm?

    If you're in the bar area or outside it may be a little depending on how busy it is but they have a separate area, away from that, where you can ask to be seated where it's not loud and a normal conversation can easily be had.

    Are reservations required for a group of 10?

    Do you sell tiki mugs at the bar?

    Yes they do.

    Is happy hour everyday, and what are the happy hour times?

    According to their website: MON, TUES, THURS & FRI 3:30PM-6PM WEDNESDAY all night 3:30PM-10PM… Read more

    Do you have a TV outside? I'm looking for a place to watch a Suns game.

    No they do not, but they have 2 at the bar

    Is your patio dog friendly?

    Yes it is!

    Do you guys have a gluten free menu?

    Yes they do!

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes!

    Can you get the coconut cream pie to go, or just the key lime?

    Absolutely! Ask whomever takes your order. Since it’s not technically on the take out menu, if you have any issues, just ask for a manager.… Read more

    What's their happy hour like and what are the deals?

    Don't miss it! It's 3-5pm. Large assortment of beers on Draft are $4 instead of $6. There is a whole separate section of Appetizers about a dozen designated Happy hour. A few are the same duplicated from the regular menu. They range $3-$6. See you… Read more

    Is the black bean burger vegan by chance?

    Unfortunately, no. But it is vegetarian, and very tasty..;) You should try the Jungle Tofu Bowl. It’s a full entree, and completely vegan! I think you’ll love it.… Read more

    Do they sell tiki mugs/glasses?

    Yes! I have a couple myself!

    Is their house salad vegan?

    They're extremely vegan-friendly so even if it isn't natural, I'm sure it could be requested to be vegan. They have tofu tacos and veggie options too. I've never had a problem eating vegan here.

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    4.5(130 reviews)
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    Cool small speakeasy located inside of Wren & Wolf. We went before our dinner reservations. You…read morehave 90 mins and NO PHONES. Once you're let inside a side door you have to lock your phones up. My reaction was "you're kidding, right", then I said, let's do it. You keep the key to your numbered box. This is such a perfect way to disconnect from your phone and have ongoing conversations with no interruption. I kept attempting to show our bartender the activities we did while in Arizona, but forgot I didn't have my phone lol. We had a good ole time with our bartender (male, forgot his name but I've learned he's afraid of heights and won't go on a hot air balloon ride LOL!!). He made this drink something near an old fashioned but it was topped with an entire gingerbread cookie, I had about 3. Oh, and the staff all had on Christmas pajamas as uniform. So cute & comfy! Keep in mind we have no sense of time so we were nervous about being late to our reservations for Wren & Wolf.. the hostess assured us she would come get us and escort us to the table in time. And she did. We weren't finished our last drinks but was able to carry them over to the restaurant.

    A speakeasy apart of wren and wolf. I'm a big fan of speakeasy's so I was excited to try the trophy…read moreroom. I made a reservation online, they take a payment for each person that goes to your tab. In the end you basically get 2 drinks to pay off your reservation fee. Only drinks served here, no food. You have a certain amount of time for your reservation as well. You also put your phones away before entering. Overall it was good but I'm not sure if I'll to do it again.

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    Old historical war rifles, along with trophies

    Trophy Room - I usually do not post bathroom pictures, but this one was very unique with numerous antlers overhead.

    I usually do not post bathroom pictures, but this one was very unique with numerous antlers overhead.

    Trophy Room - Great concept. No phones allowed inside policy. Drinks were tasty

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    4.0(272 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    1.17.26 A Tale of Two Beet Salads!…read more The first one we ordered tasted kind of "meaty" like maybe it was on the same grill as the burgers? The second one tasted "clean" or like it was supposed to taste. The Burger & Fish Tacos were full of flavor & freshness! I loved their fries b/c crispy on outside & soft on the outside. Missing their Guac & Chips Starter that was on former menu tho. We gotta commend the F&B Manager here! He overheard us talking to the waiter about the differences in the Charred Beet Salads & told us why: one was on the grill too long & he only knew that b/c he was in the kitchen watching them make it. He appreciated us sharing about the nuanced difference in how salads tasted & comped one. Wow - this is really going above & beyond: caring enough to have a convo w/ diners, acknowledging their palates detecting the difference AND making it right, b/c as he said "both should taste the same, like the second one." A commitment to excellence and consistency is a rarity. Overall, Lylo Swim Club outdoor bar/restaurant is a little oasis tucked away amongst so much greenery and beauty! Yes they have the pool nearby, but we didn't take a dip. Something to look forward to! P.S. Can the tile pattern on the bar be any more gorgeous?!

    Was super excited to come here with my friends. We decided to get 3 chairs and there were dirty…read moredishes left everywhere. You would think being outside they would have someone buss since there were bugs swarming everywhere. The Dole Whip drinks you would assume the alcohol would be mixed in but just poured on top. Service was honestly extremely disappointing usually I can give them some grace but this was just... wow! Then I go to pay and there were several items on my bill that were never ordered. Mind you never got silverware or napkins so we were using the towels. 25 minutes for a can of beer mind you. Place could have potential but would need several more servers and maybe individuals that are equipped to even do the job in the first place. $300 for actually a slap in the face and no sunburn because are seats were in the shade with dirty dishes damn near on top of us. Gross, waste of money, and just disturbing. Could not pay me to come back. In addition the pool looked so alarmed I was surprised individuals were even in it, I barely let my feet in. Update : I tried to contact the hotel yesterday to get in touch with the manager, was given 3 emails all wrong. The emails never got delivered. Call the Lylo Swim Club this morning and spoke with Paul Epstein.... oh my actual god good luck. So extremely rude not helpful at all no wonder on his LinkedIn he switches jobs every few months. Some things he told me on the phone.... 1. That the dishwasher/busser was going around every 20 minutes and grabbing dishes... Wrong I saw him once 2. Explained to him that the drinks tasted like they were poisoned. He said what do you expect when you order alcohol. 3. he asked why I didn't grab a server. There were two and I saw them maybe three times only when they were delivering wrong food. He then told me that they were overstaffed yesterday pathetic. On top of that he said everyone was going there to get the dole whip drinks because of TikTok. I'm glad other people could enjoy them, but you would think since he works in the restaurant industry he would have grace for others when its impossible to please everyone. That I understand but with all of these things that went wrong a discount should have been applied. I've never experienced someone so rude and uptight. I can't even imagine someone having a bachelorette party or a birthday there I would be embarrassed to have my friends or anyone I know being in contact with this place or Paul. good luck to him.

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    Tropical cocktails dole whip rum cocktail

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    3 Berry Daiquiri Dole Whipped Market Mojito

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