Great little lunch, Poly Pop! We'll be back-very tasty, price was right, service was excellent and the place was jumping in the best way! read more

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Very chill spot! I love the vibe! The food was good & so were the drinks! Side note: they close early on Sundays at 2pm so I'll definitely be back during the week or Saturday! read more

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Overall Poly Pop was a good experience. The place cool with a fun atmosphere. Our bartender was friendly when he was attentive. He never looked around to notice if we were trying to get his attention. We were waiting to pay so we could leave as we were on a schedule and it was so hard to get his attention. He never looked around the bar. He just looked down or at someone he was talking to. Drinks were really good, especially the espresso martini. It was taco Tuesday. Ordered chicken and rib tacos. The chicken was good but the rib was amazing. Worth a second visit. read more

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It had been quite some time since I last visited Lake Jackson. The opportunity presented itself when my friend visited his family in the area over the holidays. We stopped by on a Sunday evening for dinner and drinks. We sat at the bar. Ambiance (4.5/5): I love a good tiki bar and Poly Pop definitely fits the bill with its Hawaii vibes. Plus Christmas vibes as they were decorated for the holiday. It's a cool-looking restaurant in downtown Lake Jackson. I love the area surrounding Poly Pop as there are a bunch of restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance. Parking is easy too. Service (4/5): Two bartenders served us. They weren't terribly busy and did a pretty good job. They could have been a little more attentive but solid overall. Food (4/5): I went with the elote ramen and a side of macaroni salad. I'll start with the macaroni. A simple yet classic Hawaiian side. If you've never had it, think of it as a creamy, cold salad. Somewhat similar to potato salad. The ramen was definitely a first for me. A combination of elote and ramen?! Say what?! While a little weird, it worked. The elote broth was served with noodles, cheese, corn, and green onions. It was a bit spicier than I expected (which is a con for me) and the noodles weren't great. Still solid overall and A+ for creativity. Drinks (4/5): They had a special holiday-themed menu along with their regular cocktails. This is what you should go with because this is a tiki bar after all. I sampled three cocktails (two off the regular menu and one off of the holiday menu). The honey bear had you guessed it . . . honey and was served in a bear-shaped glass. Plus apple cider. I also did a rum bucket, which is served in, you guessed it, a bucket and is for two or more people. Group drinks are always fun. Lei Low is my favorite tiki bar in Houston. I wouldn't put Poly Pop quite as high in terms of the sophistication of their drinks but I did enjoy what I had here. Poly Pop is a unique spot so definitely check it out if you're going out in downtown Lake Jackson! read more

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This was an all around pleasant surprise. Fun atmosphere and our waitress was well versed in the cocktail menu. Started with apps of tamales and wings. Tamales were everything you'd want... moist and delicious! Wings had crispy skin and glazed perfectly with the raspberry habanero sauce. Magically a happy hour started at 8 on a Tuesday so it was yes to another round of drinks. read more

Poly Pop - Banana leaf tamales - Tiki Bars Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

Never disappoints!!! Today I tried the Huli Huli taco.... Omg that little $2 taco was so amazing!!! Got to try a house made Pumpkin Horchata, was so good!!!! Put that one on the menu under yummy desert!!! Thanks again for a great lunch!!! read more

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Had one of the bowls, and it was quite tasty and well-priced. Got a little loud as the night went on, but it fit the scene.

We've been here a couple times and really enjoyed the decor, yummy food and drinks. It was all decked out for Christmas so that was a lot of fun! We had the lettuce wraps the first time and those were so good! They have a good menu for drinks but I stuck with the Red Stripe since you can't find it everywhere. Definitely a fun place to have drinks in Lake Jackson. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Lake Jackson ! The people are friendly, we always get great service and the food is always wonderful! We love its fun island vibe. Our favorites are the Lettuce Wraps and BBQ Rib Bites and the Painkiller drink is the best drink in town! I've never ordered anything here I didn't like. read more

Nice little tapas, didn't have any drinks. The birria tacos are sooo delicious. We brought our littles they liked the food but not really a family friendly place more of a bar. Food is really good tho. I also had the Buddha bowl with the pomegranate seeds and blueberries and I could have drank the dressing. read more

Wow amazing food service atmosphere love it will be back again super highly recommend

The food is great and the drinks were amazing. Our server was very helpful and the ambience is also good. It was very difficult to find a decent place for lunch or dinner near Surfside. We came across poly pop on Yelp and decided to give it a try since they had Ramen and bowl options. Their drink menu is pretty good. And their non alcoholic punch is also good. Don't skip their Hummingbird cake which is to die for! You will thank me later! read more

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Cool ambiance Service was good The rib meat tacos- 4/5 in taste & 3/5 for portion size The smoked rib ramen- 2/5 in taste. I think too much was going on. I see the intention but it was a little complicated in flavors. The riblets- 5/5 i wish the portion was bigger. Really tender and would have them again. Prices- a little pricey. Prices are comparable to Jinya but they have better portions at least. At the end my guest and I left hungry and went somewhere else to eat to get full. read more

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I had the best ribs I've ever had in their riblet appetizer. So tender! Perfectly seasoned! My strawberry, pecan, feta, spinach salad was wonderfully fresh, generous proportions of everything, and the delicious raspberry vinaigrette dressing tasted homemade. I will go back again and again! read more

I enjoyed my brunch here, a tasty blueberry waffle with a side of bacon and eggs. It's a cozy spot, with tiki decor giving it the Polynesian vibe of its namesake. I love downtown Lake Jackson, with its mid-century modern buildings, architect-designed layout, and humorous street names (This Way and That Way, heh). It's a hidden gem, and while I don't live in the area I try to visit it whenever I can and support the businesses in its charming restaurant row. Will be back! read more

Y'all prepare yourself for overstuffing yourself. I didn't even get a chance to get a picture of the appetizer short ribs because they looked and smelled so delicious we absolutely devoured them. The Ramen and sandwich was also excellent. Outdoor seating was clean and cute. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

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This Polynesian inspired restaurant is a wonderful experience from the interior decor to the food. Their unique ramen soups keep you coming back for more. They have several spam menu items that are so delicious. The Loco Moco is a must try. They also have the best Key Lime pie, so refreshing! The bar drinks are pretty strong and some fun, unique concoctions. Servers are friendly and the restaurant is clean. They have a small patio area that is nice to enjoy your meal. There are several restaurants/bars on the street so it's a fun place to meet up with friends. The only thing I don't care for is they burn something like cinnamon sticks as an incense and it is very strong and irritating to my allergies which is why I try to eat on the patio. Otherwise everything else is great. read more

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We loves this cute little joint. The drinks are on point!! Full service bar with a good tapas menu too. They have all different types of Ramen Nachos KEY Lime Pie WINGS I forgot to take pictures but everything was great! Service is good too. read more

My favorite bar solely because of Happy. I'm not huge on rum or Polynesian food, but Happy makes the experience worth every minute here! 10/10! Great customer service and great drinks! read more

This was a bunch of fun. Came in the other night and had their Cajun Seafood boil. It's around $45 to start and comes with Snow crab, Dungeness crab, half a pound of shrimp, corn, and potato. You can also add in other things, which were very reasonably priced. We added several orders of mushrooms that were absolutely amazing. I came with a couple friends and we were talking forever. Luckily we caught them on a slower night, so there were tables available and we didn't tie up our servers section. Our server Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing. She was so sweet and kept checking in us. She kept our drinks full and didn't rush us. At some point her shift ended and she transferred us. The server we ended up next with seemed really unhappy with our existence... So we left and went nextdoor to keep drinking without the side of RBF. Had she been our server all night, it would be a completely different review. Overall the place was great, the food was awesome, nice environment, not too loud... I'll definitely be back (server dependent lol). read more

Love coming to Poly Pop!! Yummy food and my kids love it! Drinks are really fun too Service is usually great too! read more

Cute area. I had never been to Lake Jackson. I was in the area and stopped for a late lunch. Service was good. I was in and out quick. I asked server what she recommended. I had the Thai lettuce wrap appetizer - great lunch portion. It was tasty,. Decor was nice - tropical theme. If in the area again, I might try again. read more

I really wanted to like this spot but unfortunately it underwhelmed us. The drinks were subpar & it tasted like ice maker ice with bits of ice chips with every sip...and soooo much ice at that...hmmm!! The hubby didn't really enjoy this experience at all. I did like the flavor of the Cajun & Mexican broths but I didn't love the ribs or mini tacos. He said the riblets & Cajun ramen were okay & the Mexican ramen was good. read more

Super interesting flavors, fun vibe, good parking. Portions aren't huge but I felt satisfied after the mini tacos. I especially liked their seasonal drink Winter Nani. read more

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Aloha! This is the spot in Lake Jackson for tropical drinks!! They have an amazing happy hour for half priced drinks (tropical storm) from 8pm-9pm!! We had the sharable Chi Chi Nut Punch, the Suni Haze and the Malie Circus. All were mixed in house recipes from their Mixologists, our bartender Gaby was very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered some food as well, we got the Kalua Nachos, was a larger portion than we were expecting, large chips and plentiful toppings, Polynesian Riblets which were fall off the bone with sweet and spicy sauce (was our favorite) and the Backyard Shrimp Boil Ramen, the broth was spicy, but was very flavorful and had plenty shrimp and fixings. We will be Poly Popping again soon, we really enjoyed the lovely chill atmosphere with candle lights and the delicious food and drinks. Thanks Gaby!! read more

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Ok first this is Lake Jackson Texas. There isn't a lot to choose from here. But this little place is trying something new. But for anyone who has spent any time in the South Pacific they should really reach out and do some REAL Polynesian cuisine. A proper Locomoco or Manapua - and when you cook with spam there need to be crispy, almost burnt edges to get that full flavor profile. A good start but go out out and it will work! read more

Poly Pop - Proper Locomoco- rich gravy, sticky rice and a big ole duck egg! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

TLDR: Poly Pops! Great local place to get your eatz and drinkz on. Definitely go for the Tropical Storm Happy Hour from 8-9 p.m. Do it. Visit: Weekend Tropical Storm Order: Polynesian Riblets: 7.2/10 This solid appetizer had a sweet and tangy sauce slathered over some deliciously tender riblets. The only downfall on this occasion was that they were barely warm. Had these been served piping hot, it could've bumped the rating to 7.8-8.1. Loco Moco: 7.4/10 Seared Spam, fried eggs, and a savory sweet soy sauce over coconut rice. Do it. Ramen Carbonara: 5.1/10 A novel idea that fell well short of expectations. For starters, it was completely cold... but outside of that, it was bland and lacking the creaminess of a good carbonara. Skip this. All in all, Poly Pop was a pleasant surprise! Being in Lake Jackson for the weekend, I found the nightlife options limited, but acceptable for the area. My partner and I happened upon this place during the Tropical Storm happy hour and absolutely enjoyed the experience. The service was friendly and efficient, given that they were packed to the brim on both nights we visited. Per the food, I would definitely recommend the riblets and loco moco. Looking for a spot to booze it up and grub?! Give this one a go. read more

Visited for lunch on Valentine's Day. Not our first here, and we'll be back! My Bride has the lettuce wraps and I had the street tacos + the bill shrimp Ramen. Everything was delicious! The service was great! Nice atmosphere! Highly recommend! read more

Great service, fun atmosphere! The food is really good as well. Loving going with a group of friends or Dashing an order for home!

Loved this place - great vibe & service. Wife enjoyed a mai tai, I had fresh squeezed lemonade. The Paraside Pot (bowl) was a perfect portion and wife's salad as well. Only a n town for a few days but we'll be back soon! read more

Poly Pop - Paradise Pot, fresh lemonade - Tiki Bars Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

Heard phenomenal words about Poly Pop while we were visiting Lake Jackson for work, so of course we had to stop here. We ordered the lettuce wraps as an appetizer -- fresh, delicious, a solid 9.5/10 wrap. I ordered two half portions for my meal: one of the Tao Taco Buddha Bowl, and the other of the Street Corn Ramen (pictured). Starting off with the Street Corn Ramen, it was good, but I kept calling it a 1980's romantic comedy, because it was way too cheesy. Midway through my meal, the cheese melted and compressed into one giant cheese ball, so instead of chewing on that for thirty minutes, I just took it out of the soup. Shame that I had to take the cheese out, but the cream broth and corn were still delicious. But for my Taco Taco Buddha Bowl, it was every bit of perfect that I'd want it to be. I shoveled it down in five minutes and simply couldn't believe how amazing it was. Maybe even the best bowl I've ever had? Idk, that's a lot of bowls, but this one makes at least the top 3. Would drive back to Lake Jackson just for the bowl again! read more

Poly Pop - Street Corn ramen! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas

We were in town for six weeks for work. We ate at Poly Pops three times! The food is fantastic. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. We especially enjoyed Taco Tuesday. We sat at the bar and had great service. The atmosphere is relaxing and laid-back. read more

I just had the most amazing lunch i've had in a while! Poly Pop is a Hawaiian Fusion restaurant in Lake Jackson, TX. It's small, lovely light atmosphere, full bar, fantastic service! The food...the food... the chef who designed this menu understands how to layer flavors and textures like an artist. The coleslaw is always a good indicator of the general quality of the food. It seems simple, but is so often neglected and left on the table. Poly Pop has fresh fresh fresh everything and the most amazing pineapple vinaigrette! The warm potato salad was beyond, and the pulled pork with pickled red onion and cucumber did not disappoint! They serve tea in the cutest little pineapple shaped glasses too! Highly recommend. read more

Worst service ever, they are severely understaffed and it sucked that it takes about 1 1/2 hours for basic food and your check.... Sigh never again. read more

Staff was friendly. However, we did not like the crawfish seasoning. It was not spice and it tasted sweet. Sadly, we paid and walked out. Of course, we understand there are different seasonings. That one was not to our lot our taste. But try for yourself. read more

Whether its Chilly or Hot outside.. Poly Pops Vegan Ramen is where its at! I've had this dish several times & it is delicious every single time! Poly Pop has a really awesome vibe, very nice dining experience; the service is always great as well. This Plant Based option is definitely one of the top dishes in the area! Definitely a "go to" meal! Thank you Poly Pop for having a Vegan Option! read more

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What a great find in Lake Jackson of all places! I've been to a few other tiki bars and this was right up there with one of the best. It was super convenient to our dinner spot which was literally across the street. We came on a weeknight when they had happy hour and were surprised when Nick, one of the bartenders, told us all our drinks were 1/2 price. Even more surprised when the final bill came and it was next to nothing. Music is replaced with thunder and lightning sound effects when HH starts and ends, which is pretty cool. My colleague ordered beers, but I tried the zombie and naked ape. Their zombie is pretty strong and its easy to see why there is a 2 drink limit. Not really an explosion of flavors, I only tasted alcohol and absinthe. Still very drinkable. The naked ape was unlike any banana cocktail I make since it was a shaken fruity, strong drink as opposed to a milky banana coconutty blended drink. It contains rum and Tempus Fugit crème de banane, so its definitely made with good quality ingredients. They also have daily specials, like Taco Tuesdays, YAY! read more

Fun and unique vibe in downtown Lake Jackson. Great cocktails and unique Polynesian themed menu items. It's a pretty regular stop.

Food was great as always & staff friendly. The drinks were so yummy. KALUHA Nachos are my favorite. I also had the chicken wraps, which are excellent! Can be shared for an appetizer or alone as a meal. read more

First visit but so delicious. Got the Loco Moco at the servers suggestion vs the Ramen Carbonara. Fantastic! Will be back for the food alone. The atmosphere was nice, the decor awesome and everything was clean. First time with Hawaiian food that was not poke bowl or grilled meat. I'm a fan! read more

Poly Pop - Loco Moco - Tiki Bars Near Me - Lake Jackson, Texas