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Lime in the Coconut

3.8 (254 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Mango sticky rice
Michelle R.

This is our second time here in a year and we came back because our first time was really good. Parking can be a hit or miss so once you find a spot, take it! Food: coconut shrimp was delicious, perfectly fried. Our main dishes were a little slow coming out which was surprising because we were 1 of 2 tables being occupied so it didn't seem busy but maybe it was between shifts since the bartender was also our server? I got the tofu Bai flight and it was great! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was a great addition. My husband got the loco moco and after a few bites, realized the hamburger was undercooked. He lost his appetite after that. We brought it to the servers attention and they were kind enough to remove it from our bill. Dessert: the mango sticky rice was good. The rice Krissy's sprinkled on top gave it a nice crunch. Mocktail: Bird of the Paradise was tasty and refreshing. Overall, other than the loco moco, the food was good and the service was slower than usual (almost an hour) for a Saturday at 3pm. Food quality: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 4/5

Vanessa G.

This place was interesting to say the least. First off I think it is way over priced. 5 tiny coconut shrimp for 17.00 I could have bought a box at Costco for that price. The ahi nachos were okay way more chips then ahi, but I expected that. My sliders were meh I was just not impressed. The music was good at first, then it just turned into techno with the same song on replay. The service was great the people there were very attentive and friendly. I just think this place needs a refresher. The happy hour needs more food as well. All in all it was just not our vibe.

Speak Easy in the back
Dulce R.

Updated 2025 review - This place hasn't changed much and is conveniently located on Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista. There is parking in front of the restaurant and parking in the back in a lot. Parking is not free or validated. Staff is always extremely friendly when we've come. This last time we came with a party of 7-8 people and was able to be accommodated during the holiday. For those that do not know, they offer a "speakeasy" in the back and the Tiki Vibe is date night/romantic and you must make reservations. They offer some of the same food items as a variety of tiki drinks! It is definitely our favorite part of the restaurant. While the food is good, we love coming for the drinks! Our bartenders/waitresses have always been super nice and quick, even though they use fresh ingredients for their drinks. The volcano (I believe that's what it is called) drink is a whole event! Lit on fire and everything! a 5-Star Insta worthy posting! Highly recommend the regular restaurant or the Speak Easy, definitely give them a try and grab a drink or two!

Mocktail and an excellent and powerful Painkiller.
Craig W.

This is a cute tiki-themed restaurant (family friendly) with a tiki-themed speakeasy in the back. I highly doubt the speakeasy allows kids. The restaurant is fine. They offer a happy hour of selected foods and drinks until 7 p.m. and who does happy hour until 7 p.m.? I love that. We tried the fries with kalua pork added and it is a massive dish that tastes absolutely wonderful. The fries are big and crispy and excellent. I would come here and get this dish every day, if I could. It is on the happy hour menu and you need to get it.. On the other hand, the musubi balls, also on the happy hour menu, while cooked perfectly, were really just breaded rice balls with tiny flecks of spam. Is spam so precious that no more than a few flecks could be added? This dish was just ok. I was extremely disappointed in the happy your mai tai. It was mostly tasteless. But the night was saved by the Painkiller (served in the speakeasy) which was perfectly made and was creamy, delicious, and wonderful. It also packs a wallop so be careful. I should add they do 8 different mocktails here. I tried two of them and they were both excellent and fairly priced. So, they get big points for the non-drinking mocktail crowd. The speakeasy is darker and, frankly, more fun that the restaurant but there is no reason you cannot hit both of them in the same night, like we did. The decor in the speakeasy if fun and playful. Overall Service was a little spotty in the restaurant but good in the speakeasy. Service in the restaurant needs some work. There is street parking and also a pay lot in the back. I believe the lot is free after 6 p.m. but don't send me your parking tickets if I am wrong. Overall, this is a fun place that is well worth a visit.

Christmas decor (Dec 2025)
Alyanna M.

Overall this is my second time coming. We decided to come to see their Christmas decor/drinks. Overall, the decor was very nice & most drinks were good. We've tried the hurricane fries & the nachos. The nachos were not the best, but hurricane fries are decent if you need a snack. Service can be a little slow & at times they seem to be short staffed. This is a good spot if you want a place to sip & chill in the southbay area.

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michelle s.

Another great visit to lime in the coconut coconut love the sliders absolutely love the cocktails here always great service always loving the music and once again food service everything was excellent can't wait to go back soon .

Luis A.

I finally came here after several months that I've been meaning to give it a try, since I believe it is closed on certain days of the week. We came in on a Thursday and it wasn't so busy. I decided to give their signature drink, lime in the coconut, and it was actually pretty good. It was kind of small, but had the right amount of taste. I'm definitely open to trying other drinks here. Also got the nachos, they were pretty good. Only complaint and reason why they didn't get a five star was due to the pricing. The prices in comparison to what you get did not really compare. I'd definitely give them another try though and would love to check out their speakeasy room at some point.

Pork belly bowl
Sofia P.

First time dining here with family for dinner last week. I made reservations but you can walk in. We had so many different types of food, check it all out in the photos. I love the vibe. The server was great! Parking was available in the back but you may or may not have to pay depending on the time and day. They also have a speakeasy in the back.

My happy hour Mai Tai
Ryan F.

So disappointing. Went for happy hour. The wings were so poorly flavored and felt low quality. The sliders and fries were okay. My Mai Tai was like a big drink of ice and some flavored water. Easily the worst cocktail I've ever had. Nice looking place but service and food and drink lacked. Other guests too I could tell were feeling like they were getting poor service and it wasn't that full.

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Awful. Everything about it. Service, food, drink, cleanliness, etc. all of it was terrible.

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Manny and Sapphire are cool ! They helped us out with our order and everything we needed.

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Ask the Community - Lime in the Coconut

Do they sever mocktails at X?

If I made a reservation Is that for the speakeasy or the dining room?

It's for the speakeasy. When we went they did not take dining room reservations. So we made reservations at the X had a couple cocktails and then later had them find a table for us in the dining room. Appetizers are served at X.

Are kids allowed here?

I believe so. The main dining room has plenty of open seats and you can order non-alcoholic drinks and plenty of food options for the kids.

Do you have to get a mixed drink? Can I get a bourbon on the rocks or a beer?

Yes. At the Tiki bar in the back, the selection was a bit limited but you can order other things. I took a peek at the main bar in the main restaurant and they had a wider selection, but I would say the whiskey options were limited. I don't remember… 

Do you need reservations for the main dining/drinking area or is it first come first serve?

The main dining room does walk in! Usually not too busy either so there's never an issue getting a table or booth.

Is there a tv to watch football? Is this a walk in, no reservation required?

Yes plenty of TVs. My group of 10 walked in on a late Saturday afternoon and were seated almost immediately

I'm seeing that it says Japanese, Vietnamese, Tiki. But where is the vietnamese? its more like Filipino food.

I think it's the Vietnamese preparation for chicken wings and tofu/mushrooms. Definitely subtle Filipino references and dishes in the menu.

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4.4(1.4k reviews)
7.4 mi•Little Italy
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They don't serve food but they are connected to craft and Craft & Commerce which has good food…read more The staff is awesome I've never had a bad experience and when visiting for a special occasion they've always gone above and beyond to ensure we have a good time! The decor is incredible it's absolutely a must see for all tiki fans and anyone who loves a heavily themed bar!

My husband and I had been wanting to check out False Idol for quote some time. We finally went…read morerecently on a Thursday evening and had a 10PM reservation. We were going for drinks after my husband's birthday dinner. At first I was confused as I didn't realize it was inside of Craft and Commerce, but after asking a few people, we were able to join the check-in line. Anyway, there was a long line waiting to get into the speakeasy. I didn't mind, as we were about 20 minutes early, but it was a little chaotic and I wondered why the line was taking so long to just check in. Some of the parties in front of us didn't have reservations, as they were turned away at the door. We were greeted warmly and asked to wait a few minutes. We were then walked through the entrance. The decor was spectacular. We walk though a skull-lined hallway and found ourselves in an eclectic, tropical paradise. At first, we were offered to get drinks at the bar where we could wait until our table was ready. However, there was a cute little table with a couple of stools right by a waterfall, and they offered doe us to sit there instead if we preferred. It was a cute little setting, so we opted to stay there and forgo our reserved table. Unfortunately, we realized a bit too late that it was not a good place for a date night conversation, as the bar is really loud and the stools were too far apart to have a good conversation. We were greeted by our servers, one who was a trainee. They walked us through a very long menu that was a bit of a book. They asked our drink preferences, and made some recommendations. The drinks were good and beautifully decorated. Some of them came in fun glasses. I had both the Jet Pilot and the Mai Tai. My husband enjoyed both of his cocktails. He chose them because they were supposed to have banana. Unfortunately, he couldn't taste the banana in either, but he enjoyed them regardless. Service started off great. When our server came back to see if we wanted a second cocktail, we weren't quite ready, as the menu is large and we were still making selections. Unfortunately, it took her a really long time for her to return, so we almost asked for the check instead of the second cocktail. We did end up ordering the second one, but it would have been nice if we had been checked on more frequently. We saw a few tables with several people order large cocktails meant for a group. When they brought them out, there were thunderstorm special effects that were fun. All in all, I thought the decor was really great. The drinks were good and the service was friendly, but a little lacking. I thought the check in process was a bit of a zoo, and I also felt that the atmosphere inside was a bit chaotic. I might give it another chance on a quieter night, and request a table that creates for a better date night conversation spot.

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4.3(1k reviews)
6.6 mi•South Park, Golden Hill, North Park
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What a fun spot! So glad we got to try this limited-time concept with its…read morespaceship-meets-futuristic-tropical-paradise vibes. The place was boppin, with lots of fun people dressed up and ready to embrace the whole experience. The backstory is that the Ancient Astronaut Shuttle Crew aboard the A.A.S.C. MOTHERSHIP gets stranded on an uncharted planet after a solar flare fries the ship's electronics. With limited resources to repair the ship but plenty of plant life and intoxicating spirits, the crew eventually accepts its fate and turns the place into a permanent vacation. Honestly, getting stranded in a mysterious tropical paradise with cocktails doesn't sound so bad to me. The drinks were yummy, although I was a little scared by the warning that you're limited to TWO alcoholic drinks! We also tried the zero-proof drinks: Mindchiller, Tracking Device, and X-Ray. All fun and fit the whole cosmic experience. We went a little wild and ordered almost everything on this plant-based menu: potato, sandwich, salad, pancake, rice, donut, bread, and soft serve. You can tell they put a ton of creativity into the concept and presentation. Maybe the menu naming department got left behind during the spaceship emergency? The food was fun, but nothing quite as out-of-this-world as the concept. Our favorites were the potato and the rice, which had that paella-style socarrat, the delicious crispy bottom. The donut was a bit greasy, and the salad was too wet for my liking. We also tried the Thai tea and black sesame miso soft serves. Neither had that super-creamy soft serve texture, but both were tasty. The server was super nice and friendly. Took us a long time to get seated but we can't blame anyone bc the party before us was just having too much fun and didn't wanna head out. A few tips for your mission: Make a reservation on opentable! It's a small space, so better for a small group than a huge crew. Leave time to find parking, or just uber since those drinks are effective! Check out the cool bathrooms too. Even those are part of the experience. Overall, come for the immersive spaceship vibes, creative drinks, fun crowd, and quirky atmosphere. The food is enjoyable, but the real star is the experience itself. A fun little intergalactic escape without actually leaving the planet!

I'm so torn on what to rank this place because food and drinks- amazing 9/10. Service on Saturday…read morenight 5/10 unfortunately. Servers were very attentive but the drinks took 30 min and one of them was forgotten. On the bright side, the interior is so unique and fun! The drinks were strong and tasty- definitely on the sweet side but all delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised with the food. Bread, delicious. Rice, flavorful. Potatoes, amazing. Would def go back!

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4.1(1.4k reviews)
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Really a fun place to stop in. I highly recommend. I was actually super impressed with the food…read morechoices. The Dan Dan noodles were really quite tasty. Definitely have a mai tai!

The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach is a fantastic tiki bar. This place is everything you'd want in a…read morelegit tiki experience. They pay attention to details which is why you feel like you're in a Hawaiian cave somewhere or in the Hawaii episode of the Brady Bunch . We tried a number of their signature recipes. I started off with "Boozin Susan's World Famous Chi Chi". It's a frozen vodka cocktail that tastes like vacation. The vodka is complemented with pineapple, coconut, lime, Demerara syrup and cinnamon. It was a perfect recipe when you think about tiki. (Pic 2) We also tried "Hella Missionary" which is another frozen cocktail with tequila, mezcal, adobo-spiced honey, pineapple, lime and mint. It's the blended mint that makes it green. It was quite tasty with a very fun crazy straw. (Pic 4). We had some bonus fun with a signature shot called "OJ Did It". It was a delicious add to the vibe with vodka, liquor 43, coconut and orange juice. (Pic 7). I couldn't remember what pic 6 is but it was tasty. Maybe it's "OOO-BAE I Love You So". It starts with rhum agricole, salted cream, pineapple, cinnamon, macadamia nut and toasted coconut flakes. I could be totally wrong so oh well. The Grass Skirt is always a great idea if you're in the PB area when in San Diego. Go check them out. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

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4.4(223 reviews)
42.0 mi
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Went for Happy Hour Love the Tiki bar Ambience…read more They got it right Hubby loved the Taco Tuesday fish tacos I had the dry rib chicken wings...perfect Shout out to our amazing bartender Parker

If you like your tiki bars low-key, The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill has got you covered…read more If that sounds like a negative, it's not. In this case, "low-key" refers to a tiki bar that is not over-the-top; one that doesn't cause you to enter into an entirely different reality. There's a time and place for that sort of tiki bar but in a small coastal town perhaps you don't want or need to enter a fourth dimension. The Lobby is small (though larger than I'd anticipated), not noticeably dark (like many in the genre), and outfitted with a nice array of tiki-themed tchotchkes. Scooby Doo, playing silently on a small tv above the bar, is a perfect accompaniment to the pleasing decor. I both ate and drank here and found nothing not to enjoy. Tiki bars generally elicit happiness in me and this one, with its excellent server, did not change that mindset. An Astro Chimp ($14) was my tiki drink of choice, mostly because I was interested in trying a cocktail featuring cold brew. Very good, and it did not keep me up all night. Fish & Chips ($23) was a sizable and satisfying portion, plenty there to be shared by two. "Brussels" ($11), were also quite good and ample. You will not go hungry if you choose to dine here. The Lobby is a fun choice for your time in Oceanside. Stylish and satisfying on every front, I'd happily return. Other stuff: * There is apparently a stairway-accessible rooftop deck here but it was closed for a private event during my visit. If open, definitely worth checking out. * 5% surcharge is automatically added to everything you spend here.

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4.5(1.9k reviews)
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My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

Drinks are hit and miss. No menu bar is more gimmicky than anything…read more I'm sure there's some set menu that the bartenders just play off of and quality of the drinks really really just depends on who's your bartender. First round was great, not exactly what we ordered but still quality cocoktail. Second round was not good at all. And especially not what we ordered lol The wait on off days can be 5-10 minutes. Busy days it can be 1-2 hours. Drinks: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 4/10

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