Food, drinks, and ambiance this place has it all. The tiki drinks are amazing and I can't get enough of the spam musubi.

Stowaway Fries are so good ! It's like a Loco Moco! Pork was tender and fries were crispy! We had a punch bowl that was abundant and yummy! The aesthetic is also true to its name! read more

There's too much positive things to say about this place! For starters, the drinks here are so yummy and will definitely get the vibes going. The food is delicious. Our Server, Fabian was so helpful. Checked in frequently, good attitude and super helpful with ordering and anything else we needed. This place is perfect for shmedium sized groups ~5-6 and also good for date nights. Music and environment is moderate. Thank you Fabian for making our experience awesome! read more

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Stowaway is such a fun spot to kick back with friends. The whole tiki/island vibe really sets the mood--it feels like a mini escape the moment you walk in. Great decor, great energy, and the perfect place to hang out, drink, and snack. Speaking of drinks... they are really good--almost dangerously so. Everything we tried was delicious, but the mai tai was definitely our favorite. Super well-balanced and easy to keep ordering without realizing how strong they are. The food didn't disappoint either. Every dish we had was flavorful and paired perfectly with the drinks, making it easy to settle in and stay awhile. Overall, a lively, laid-back spot with great drinks, tasty food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a go-to for a night out with friends. read more

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A decade ago, I sometimes went to a tiny tiki bar at the District in Tustin until one day, to my disappointment, it vanished. Recently, while reading a tiki bar review by Raven R., I noticed it had the same name as the place I used to visit and, after a bit of investigation, realized that they had moved to this larger space. They'd been in business for a few years at this new location and I just now found out! I immediately made reservations (recommended). We were seated in one of the tiki booths, shown a QR code to access the menu, and reminded there is a two hour time limit due to limited seating. We started with a couple of appetizers - angry edamame and chicken skewers - as they were a happy hour deal. The edamame, made with sriracha, garlic, and ginger, were at the edge of my spice tolerance (which is very low), but I loved them, while the chicken was tender with a delicious miso sauce. The big reason to come here is for their magnificent variety of cocktails. I had a Kona Coffee (spiced rum, macadamia nut liqueur, espresso, and coconut) which was fantastic, definitely on my list of favorites. Later I had a Rum Runner (Hamilton West Indies rum, blackberry, banana, pineapple, and orange) which was fruity and sweet, served in a surfer-monkey mug. I really like this one too. As a main dish I got the grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken sammie, which was a festival for the taste buds, although a bit messy. The accompanying fries were excellent. The atmosphere is dark and "tiki" which, along with attentive service (and of course incredible cocktails), make for a highly enjoyable experience. read more

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Completely blown away by Stowaway! What an awesome tiki bar. While the decor is great, the cocktails are what really impress. Rarely do you get both a fun tiki bar AND world-class drinks, but that is exactly what Stowaway offers out here in Tustin. Mix in impeccable service and you have yourself one of the best establishments in the area. I can't wait to come back to try more of their menu items. Plan ahead because this spot is in high demand! read more

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This is a fun themed bar. Parking can be tight so make sure to prepare appropriately. Our server, Chin was the absolute best! We were well taken care of and all our questions were answered. The drink menu is extensive so expect some tough choices. We got black sands, flamingo, and rum runner. Black Sands- This is rum based with guava mango, pineapple, and orange. It was a fruity, vacation drink taste. Flamingo- You get a strong pear flavor with a hint of lime. Main alcohol is vodka. Very citrusy. Rum Runner- You get a montage of blackberry, banana, orange, and pineapple. Served in a fun monkey glass. Great experience overall! read more

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I was so happy to finally check out Stowaway that I forgot to take photos! A cardinal sin! The phone should ALWAYS eat and drink first. Shame on me. Anywho, if you're a tiki fan, Stowaway is a must-try. I'll be back to give Belly of the Beast a whirl, and I'll be sure to take plenty of photos at that time to update my review. ;) Killer cocktails, great service, classic tiki bar vibes. See ya again soon! Cheers! read more

A nice place for something a little different. The drinks are excellent. The Singapore Sling was generous and the Blue Hawaiian was fantastic. We got quite a bit to share. Poke Nachos, Pork Sammie, Stowaway Burger, Coconut Shrimp, Macaroni Salad and Fried Span Musubi were very good as were the fries and aioli that accompanied the sandwiches. It's got a cozy and dark ambiance nicely decorated in a Tiki style. As Shag fans, we appreciated the Shag print at our booth. Service was overall good. Order taken promptly with food and drinks coming out fresh and fast; my only small gripe was a neighboring table kept our waiter at their table for at least 10 minutes. I have no clue what took so long for this gabby booth of three. read more

We absolutely loved our time here tonight! This is such a cute spot. Very immersive, clam and relaxing! Fair pricing for drinks and they have plenty of non-alcoholic options which was great for us! Our family members enjoyed some of their alcoholic drinks: Mai Tai, Bahama Mama and Smokey Rita. We enjoyed non-alcoholic Shirley Temples (with a side of fire) and pain killer! They also have a few vegan options for food. Our waiter, Crystal was super friendly and made our experience awesome! Thank you so much! We can't wait to make a road trip back out here to Newport. We'll definitely stop here again! read more

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Fun bar with plenty of drinks and food to choose from! They also have great happy hour deals. It's a tiki bar, but I was so glad the drinks weren't overly sweet or loaded with sugar like at many other places. I tried the loco moco, which came with mac salad and was really good. There was a juicy patty with rice and gravy, and a perfectly cooked egg on top. I also tried the coconut shrimp, which was super crunchy with a big coconut flavor and paired perfectly with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. I would come again and try their different cocktails! read more

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What a super fun bar and restaurant this is! The theme is Tiki and they have a very vast menu of really creative drinks! I tried the Smoking Rita (Mezcal, grilled pineapple, lemon, agave) and it was delicious but strong! My husband liked it since he likes stronger drinks where I prefer not to taste the alcohol as much so The Holy Grail (Tequila, Giffard Raspberry, Agave, Lime, Cucumber and Raspberry) was perfect for me! I could drink like 10 of those it was so delicious! They also have a yummy food menu which I want to go back and try since we just came here for Happy Hour and sat at the bar and had a couple drinks and shared the Angry Edamame. Watch out- the Angry Edamame is SPICY! Way spicier than the normal garlic chili edamame that they have at other restaurants! We sat at the bar and it was easy to order food and drinks from the Bartender. You can make a reservation but we got there early (before 5pm) and were seated right away. Their Happy Hour Menu runs Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6pm and it's great value both for drinks and food (our Angry Edamame was half priced at $5, instead of $10) Also all skewers are $2 off. They also have Dole Whip here (like at Disneyland) which I absolutely love!! The ambiance here is also off the charts - everything you'd expect when you think "Tiki Bar"! I can't wait to go back to try more of their large variety of drinks and more of their food! read more

Stowaway - Smoking Rita, Angry Edamame (minus Sri racha) and Holy Grail - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

We returned to Stowaway on the day after Christmas to try their holiday cocktail menu. We were disappointed to find out that they pulled the plug on it after Christmas eve. Their social media accounts even said it would continue until January 4 like many other places with a special holiday cocktail menu. We decided to stay and have some food and a few drinks anyway. We started out the Poke Bombs ($15) and Shishito Peppers ($13) appetizers which were good as always. I started out with the Ailani Elixir (Light Rum, Spiced Rum, Coco, Pineapple, Orange, Lihing Mui, $14). I had this drink a few visits ago and loved the spiced rum flavor. It even motivated me to start using spiced rum in my cocktails at home. This time it was very sweet and all pineapple flavor with a hint of coconut and zero spiced rum flavor. I would have never guessed this was the same cocktail. She started out with Hemingway's Ghost (Papas Pilar 7 Rum, Lime, Grapefruit, Luxardo, $15). This was a very good balanced cocktail with grapefruit very noticeable on the nose and finish. My second drink was the Singapore Sling (Gin, Pineapple, Lime, Lemon, Bitters, Cherry, $14). I've enjoyed Singapore slings before, but this was a pure citrus bomb that tasted like it had three times the amount of lime and lemon it should have had, with a hint of cherry on the finish. My girlfriend had a sip and immediately got a pucker face. It started tasting better half way through as the melting ice started to dilute it. Her second drink was the Black Sands (Bali Hai Pineapple Rum, Diplomatica Reserve Rum, Pineapple, Orange, Guava, Lime, Coco, Charcoal, $18). It arrives at the table flaming on top. The pineapple and guava flavors stood out. It also has a little funk to it, making it even more interesting and enjoyable. We were disappointed we couldn't try the holiday special drinks, and both of my drinks were a fail, but hers were good. Service was also good. I also returned with a friend in mid-November, and didn't write an update, but I will add some additional comments from that visit. Even though their Halloween cocktail menu had ended this was the one drink I didn't get to try because they ran out of the ingredients on the night we visited. Our server checked and said they could still make it, so I had the Cocktail From The Crypt (Golden Eagle Vodka, Macadamia Nut Liqueur, Pineapple, Lemon, Coconut Cream, $17). It was balanced, and macadamia nut forward with coconut and pineapple in the background. I had the Rum Runner on my first visit here and enjoyed it, so I ordered it again (Hamilton West Indies Rum, Blackberry, Banana, Pineapple, Orange, $17). The first time I had it, it was very balanced and very good, and comes in the cool monkey on a surfboard mug. Something went wrong this time, as it tasted like blackberry punch with no other flavors. My friend tried it and had the same opinion. Final rating 3.5 stars downgraded to 3.0 stars for these recent visits. We have always had a good time and enjoyed the drinks, food, and atmosphere at Stowaway. However, these last two visits have had issues with consistency, and three out of my last six drinks were subpar. We will come back again at some point. Hopefully these last two visits were just off nights. read more

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I love a Tiki Bar! This place is large, lots of seating. Typical tiki vibe, bamboo, etc. not as quirky as some that I've visited. Warm lighting. We tried an app, it was good. Nice to have the option to order a snack with the drinks. Drinks were delicious- Everything is better with fire. They have fun tiki mugs for purchase. Staff are dressed in tropical attire, friendly and smiling. read more

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We've been coming to Stowaway for a few years, and it has always been a delight! The Saturn has to be my favorite cocktail, a nice and tart gin-forward drink that a waitress recommended a few visits ago. The only complaint is the parking situation. Can be difficult, if not impossible, to find parking, and Stowaway doesn't offer suggestions on alternatives (you can park in the plaza behind Stowaway, but be warned that that plaza does have the right to tow) read more

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Stowaway will always hold a special place in our hearts. When my husband and I first started dating, their original location at The District in Tustin quickly became our spot. It's where we met our favorite bartender, Grayson, who always made sure we had a memorable time--every visit felt personal, fun, and full of good vibes. While waiting for their new location to open, we checked out their sister bar in San Clemente, The Lost Inferno, and it was incredible. During that visit, we officially met one of the owners, Dominic, and shared just how much we loved Stowaway and how excited we were for their reopening. When Stowaway finally reopened, we made sure to visit right away. Even though the new spot is a little farther than The District, it is absolutely worth the drive. And of course, we had to go see Grayson again--some traditions are too good to let go. That's how much this place means to us: my husband and I even took a couple of our engagement photos there. Stowaway isn't just a bar to us; it's part of our story. If you're looking for a great time, unforgettable drinks, and the best tiki bar around, go to Stowaway. You'll love it just as much as we do. read more

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Whoever made this drink needs their a$$ 8 Refreshing light and the coconut water is a plus read more

Stowaway - Coconut cove - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

Quite possibly the sweetest drinks I've ever had. Seems to be kind of an OC thing. Maybe everything is kind of Disney-ish. Chaotic service. Likely would not return. read more

Had been looking forward to coming here because my brother is always talking about it. We got seated at the bar and ordered our first round of drinks which were REALLY good. We then ordered a second-round and added Angry Edamame. We got about halfway through the edamame and there was a piece of steel wool in the middle of it. This has happened to me before at a different establishment, so this happening to me AGAIN has me checking my food everywhere I go now which is really annoying. We quietly told the bartender so that the people sitting around us didn't hear and they looked at us like we added that shit ourselves. No apologies. Just took the plate and left. We didn't ask for a refund or make an issue about it at all, just literally a "hey heads up, we just found this." The people sitting right next to us didn't hear the complaint because they also ordered edamame and were none the wiser, that's how discrete it was. We had our empty drinks for about 20 mins after that and they never came back to ask if we wanted to get another (we actually didn't see our bartender again after this) so we just asked for the check, paid the FULL bill and left. Not a great first impression. read more

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This place is insanely awesome. They do a darn good job of curating a vibe. Their food is great and there are many dif options! The tofu coconut cubes were delish and easy to eat amidst convos, as all bar-y food aims to be. Genuinely excited for when I get to come back! read more

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Stowaway is the amazing little tiki bar that fully immerses you into sandy shores of some pacific island. With the decor and the lovely laidback feeling from the always smiling staff. I suggest you order the cococano with the full fire show! You'll be glad you did. The whole bar joins in on the fiery volcanic experience. And the drink tastes pretty good too! Much of everything was good but the egg rolls is definitely a favorite. read more

Stowaway - Cococano presentation was tribute to the gods! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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Great tiki bar! From the outside this place looks like a dive, but once inside, it's like a completely different world-- they decorated well and there is a positive energy noticeable from the hostess stand. Stowaway has amazing ambiance with knowledgeable and nice staff. There are so many drink options, I'm planning trips just to try more. First time we came, we went to Beast and saw how cool Stowaway was, that we came back. Food options were theme based and really good. Whether date night, or out with friends/group, Stowaway is a great place to at least stop into get a drink. However, would argue that you could spend the evening here and still want to come back. read more

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If you love Tiki Bars, Stowaway in Tustin is the perfect bar. The decor and music give it the perfect island vibe. I couldn't help but fall in love with this bar. The drink menu is extensive and you have a ton of options for tiki drinks. The coconut shrimp is delicious. The staff is friendly. I highly recommend this little gem. Food 4.5/5 Atmosphere 5+++/5 Service 5/5 read more

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We went on a Friday evening and thankfully we had made a reservation prior. I overheard other parties walking in having to wait over an hour to get seated. Parking also sucks here but we got lucky. The inside was nicely theme-decorated and it felt like a fancier tiki dive bar where you actually have table seating and drinks served in super cute cups. All the drinks were unique and fun. Definitely a fun spot to check out! read more

Stowaway - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

My friend found this cool place! Then I came to visit twice in the same week lol. Love how the entire place is decorated.. makes you feel fully immersed in the theme. This place has an extensive menu of drinks and food. I ordered the blue Hawaiian, dole whip and dragon lady .. drinks tasted pretty good and not too strong. The drinks with the skull next to the name are super strong I was told. We also ordered wings, onion rings and edamame to go with the drinks. We didn't make a reservation before we went so luckily they had spaces open but it's on the high top. If you make reservation you get seated at a nicer table with couch seating, more comfy chairs etc. place gets busy towards night time especially on a Saturday. Plenty of parking in the plaza is a plus. Definitely will check this place out again the next time I want to grab drinks. read more

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Cutest tiki bar I've ever been to! This is a fairly small location which means limited seating so I do recommend getting a reservation if you can. If not you can join the waitlist but even the waitlist can build up quick so do prepare to wait. My friends and I got lucky and joined the waitlist and waited less than an hour. Theirs a 2 hour limit once you are seated. Their menu is so cute and all the drinks looked and sounded delicious. I love a good espresso martini so when I saw the Kona coffee I had to get it. My friend got the Crystal Cove and after I tried it, I had to get it as my second drink. The Kona Coffee has: Spiced Rum, Macadamia Nut Liqueur, Espresso, coconut. It was creamy, sweet, and the rum wasn't too overpowering. The Crystal Cove has: Vodka, lychee, guava, coconut water, lemon. If you love sweet and fruity drinks, I highly recommend this! We weren't super hungry so we ordered dishes that we can snack on while we were catching up. We got the poke bombs, spam spam nachos and the stowaway fries. Everything we ordered was honestly delicious. Out of the three, my favorite had to be the stowaway fries and the poke bombs! We had a great time and I'd definitely come back to try their other drinks and food! read more

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Make reservations. Not much of a line on Sunday but you get the sticky aftermath of Saturday haha. The new bar busser dude has his heart in the right place, he is enthusiastic and checks in, but there is a difference in customer interaction skill level. The bartenders are extremely talented and do make pretty strong drinks so you are getting your worth. Instead of the pool tables now they have more seating and decorated areas so it is more separate groups and private booths than a mingle experience. There are bag hooks at the bar seats. Hot take, but im actually not much of a rum drinker, and this place is knooown for rum, but it is a close good speakeasy. They even have seasonal cocktails. So we asked for fruity sweet drinks per usual. The coconut coye was super refreshing and really didnt taste like any alcohol. The Bahamas mama was stronger and had the alcohol taste. The fries this time were more thick cut and fluffier. The second round of water kind of tasted off. But overall, I appreciate the servers effort in making us feel welcomed and how well the drinks are made/variety offered. Overall, huge menu with cocktails and bites. Might need some cleaning/ventilation maintenance. But a great speakeasy overall. read more

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This place was so unexpected and way fun! Just the vibe itself from the decor to the music made me feel like I was on a pirate ship or something. Lol the service was phenomenal. The speakeasy was so fantastic and the drinks were amazing. Grayson and Michelle were my favorites and they made the experience exceptional. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't gone. I can't wait to go back.!! read more

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Someone working at another bar recommended that if we are interested in tiki and not done with our night yet, we should check out Stowaway. 100% glad we did, ran into basically our Disney Content Creator idols, had to be a 1/1,000,000 chance of that happening. But let's talk Stowaway itself. Once we looked into this place we ended up not eating a full dinner so we could sample the menu. Well we ordered food once, then reminded again, and still at the end, never got our food. This is really the reason for knocking the rating down a star and there is no way around that. We made sure we weren't getting charged for it at the end so that was ok, but come on yall, pay more attention. As far as the drinks, they were awesome, and not only were the bartenders friendly, they were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Even ended up skewing something slightly, to fit it more to the taste I was looking for. That cocktail totally delivered. Props. The custom mug selection was also pretty amazing, and we went home with one.. all in all I would definitely come back, but hopefully next time the food will actually come to the table. read more

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Stowaway Restaurant is a solid spot with a great atmosphere and really good food. The vibes are great fun, relaxed, and welcoming, making it an awesome place to hang out with friends or enjoy a night out. The drinks are not only awesome looking but taste just as good, which definitely adds to the overall experience. The menu has a good variety, and what we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well presented. Service was friendly and attentive overall, though there were a couple moments where things felt a bit slow during the busy rush. The staff was still very welcoming and made sure we were taken care of. The only real downside is the parking. It's pretty terrible and can be frustrating to deal with. That said, once you're inside, the experience is worth it. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and with slightly better parking and more consistent timing, this could easily be a 5-star spot. I'd definitely come back and recommend it. read more

Dole whip with rum. Easily the best thing all night. I got it twice!! Once with guava flavor and second with mango flavor. Omg it was like literally drinking a fruit smoothie at Jamba Juice. 100% would get again. Sorry i took no pics with it Second best thing all night would be the curry fries. So much flavor!!! Literally looking at the picture is making me so hungry Third best thing all night would be the snaquiri shots i took. It was like lemonade!!! The waitress told us it was like a daiquiri shot and i love her for recommending it to us We also ordered poke bombs which had ahi tuna on top of rice on top of a wonton chip. We got spam nachos too! There were also wings and angry edamame which was edamame with sriracha. It was kind of a let down :( but it's ok! i had a super fun time regardless and the other highlights made up for it!! The inside is very dim lit and has lots of eclectic decor! it has it's own charm and is def a vibe Dole whip with rum: 100000/10 Curry fries: 100/10 Snaquiri shots: 10/10 Poke bombs: 8/10 Spam nachos: 8/10 Wings: 8/10 Angry edamame: 6/10 read more

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A fun and spacious Tiki bar tucked away in a Tustin strip mall, my wife and I enjoyed a light meal and drinks after some quality spa time nearby. My Mai Tai was above average in terms of balance and the fried spam musubi was fantastic. The miso chicken skewers were solid and paired with some healthy greens, just nothing standout. The cocktail menu is certainly expansive, so we'd happily come back the next time we're in the area to explore more libations! read more

This place really left us wanting to go weekly. The inside really gives that tiki island feel without coming off as tacky. They have a big menu and our server was helpful in helping us find the drink we wanted. We tried so many drinks and the presentation and taste were all so good! Get yourself a Cococano to start, you won't regret it. Catch me back here trying to try the whole menu read more

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I would only come back for their drinks, fries & spam Musubi ! Otherwise, I think I'm okay! We tried, Mac salad, stowaway burger, wings, poke bombs, and pineapple fried rice. Unfortunately they were all TOOOO saucey. I understand that some places don't have enough, but these were so overpowering that you couldn't really get the taste of the food itself, and only the sweet sauce. I totally see where they're going with it, but it was so sad we couldn't taste the food itself. Regardless, the service was really good! They were all so nice even on a busy night. And the bartender was so knowledgeable about the menu which made the experience so much better. The vibe is super duper cute! I see why they only use phone menus, you wouldn't be able to see the words. But you definitely get transformed into a different place! We will be back! But now we know what to exactly order Pain killer was amazing!!! read more

Stowaway - Pain killer, pineapple fried rice & a coconut water cocktail! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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I always have a good time going here. The drinks are phenomenal. The service is excellent. The food is tasty and they always keep it a tropical ambience. They even have a hidden Speakeasy in the back. read more

This place has such a down to earth, cool tiki bar vibe, and I have to say it's my favorite. I've been celebrating my birthday here. What better way to celebrate than with tiki drinks on fire! The staff is always friendly, unlike some pretentious bars. They also have delicious grub, though keep in mind it's served on paper plates since it is a very casual spot. There is a pool table and a cave area that is perfect for a group of about a dozen people. One caveat is that it is located in a tiny plaza with limited parking, so keep that in mind. read more

Stowaway - Cococano, piña colada. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

This spot has become a regular spot for my friends and I. Literally obsessed with the tiki decor and the the tiki huts and caves. Its def an experience! The chips and guac still have me in a chokehold!! I crave it every now and then and because of how close it is, I can just pop in! (Thats kinda dangerous lol) My friend and I have become familiar with Christian (Chin) and hes always so sweet! He makes us want to come back just to say hi and see how he's doing. I love that this spot was found spontaneously and now had become one of out regular spots that we love to visit. Thank you to all the wonderful bartenders, waiters, waitresses and hostesses! All of you guys are amazing! Coming here always makes our day! read more

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Take a journey to the South Pacific! Stowaway will have you singing Bali Hai in no time. The atmosphere alone is worth the wait. Share some spam masubi or Spam Spam Navhos, Then forget your troubles with drinks like The Painkiller, or a flaming pina colada. This is a great place to bring that sober friend of yours who likes to be designated driver, as the pours are strong, the Tiki gods loom large, and it always feels like summer. Enjoy! read more

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Saving this tiki bar into my favorites! First timer here after many visits to Strong Water Anaheim and I have to admit I may like this one slightly better. The service was friendly and very attentive. We were recommended the stowaway fries (which were 10/10) and the spam musubi (personally a 7/10 for me) to complement the two strongest drinks: the zombie and the tropical itch. Highly recommend a reservation as there could be long wait times. Overall, the ambiance was lively, friendly, and all around great vibes. Shoutout to our waiter, David, for making our first time a blast! read more

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I came to Stowaway to celebrate my friend's birthday the other day. What a hidden gem! I lived 5 minutes away for the past 3 years and had no idea this little tiki hideaway existed. The entrance is very unassuming, in a small strip mall near the 5 freeway on Newport Ave. Parking, I imagine, may be hard here on the weekends, but we were here turning up on a Wednesday night so parking was plentiful. As soon as you walk in, you are transported into a tropical paradise. My friend had made a reservation for 6 of us, and we were immediately seated at a corner booth. We ordered a scorpion bowl for the table, which was the perfect size for us. It came lit on fire, and pro tip: you can actually light any of your drinks on fire for $2 extra. Highly recommend. We also got a few shareables for the table: spam nachos, ceviche, curry fries, and shishito peppers. The curry fries were my favorite and I enjoyed the fried egg on top! Everything was delicious. When we told the server about our friend's birthday, she gave her a super fun light-up lei and a free shot! Thank you, Stowaway, for making my friend's birthday so special! (I also thought I should note that the speakeasy here, Belly of the Beast, only takes reservations and seats groups of up to 4. We were hoping to go afterward, but our group was too large and we failed to reserve beforehand. Oh well, next time!) read more

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