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    Surf City Tiki Hut

    4.2 (381 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Island agave
    Anthony W.

    Nice atmosphere, nice people working the bar and other employees around. I ordered the Pork Belly Bahn Mi, Island Agave drink, Church Music pint and house tequila. It was all good and I did enjoy the experience. However, when the bill came it was $60.00 including the tip. While good food, service, and atmosphere is key to a good experience, the price point is a bit high for what was ordered. Maybe I'll give the place another chance and go at Happy hour.

    Hurricane....half gone.  Delicious.
    Mary B.

    Stopped in for happy hour. Drinks were delicious. Painkiller was my fave. Coconut shrimp was very good...was wishing I had more of the pineapple jam. Wings are huge and tender and a little spicy and delicious! We also shared a Big Kahuna Bowl with rice, beef bulgogi, edamame, cucumber, picked ginger, crunch onions, honey wasabi and spicy mayo. Added little soy sauce. It was amazing! Bartender was so helpful.

    Kimchi Fried Rice
    Crystal Z.

    Oh man! What a gem! What turned into a random date night...turned into a fantastic Tiki Tuesday date night! They offer a great happy hour selection with a plethora of appetizers and classic tiki cocktails on HH. What sets this tiki bar apart from UnderTow is the food. Omg the food was delicious. We ordered the spam musubi--honestly the best food item we ordered. It was soooooo yummy! Perfect amount for 2 people...we wanted more! The fiancé ordered the Loco Moco--he said it was good but a tad bit salty. I ordered the kimchi fried rice--it was really good but I was left feeling like it was missing something spice wise. We both plan on coming back and trying more food items so TBD. The cocktails.... They were everything and more from a tiki cocktail you would expect. I love the homage to the classics and I am not talking the 3 big heavy hitters (Mai tai, pain killer, hurricane) they had the Scorpion and the 3 Dots and Dash (my personal favorite) among a few more. I tried their SkallyWag because I am a bourbon snob--it was so good! We also ordered the Lotus (a strong sipper), Hurricane, Ali' i Nui, Blue Hawaii, and 3 Dots and Dash. All amazing! We have been to Strong Water, UnderTow, and Tropic Thunder--this place holds its own when it comes to cocktails. The vibe, ambiance, and the music all come together for a relaxing vacation feel...even on a random Tuesday night. The service was great. The GM even came by to introduce himself. Great experience overall! We will be back for sure! Come check this place out!

    Transported to the Islands!
    Veronica B.

    What an amazing atmosphere SCTH has sculpted! From the incredible decor/ambiance, the phenomenal and knowledgeable service, to of course the amazing food and drinks! Surf City Sandwich Shop was already one of our favorite spots to enjoy yummy food in a welcoming atmosphere. Now, Surf City Tiki Hut is establishing itself as one of our favorite DATE NIGHT/DAY spots! I am gluten-free, and the server was so helpful and determined to help me find something new and yummy, aside from an always delicious sandwich. We opted for the Big Kahuna bowl with Black Cod, and it did not disappoint!  I loved that there were also GF/DF options for dessert (yummm, gelato :)!  Thank you, Surf City Tiki Hut, for a great place to visit and escape, ANY TIME of the week! We look forward to visiting MANY more times!

    Ciara B.

    The food is really good every time, but we had a bad experience with customer service. After ordering directly from their website using Toast one of our orders did not arrive with the delivery. When I made a comment to the Toast email regarding this I received the message to call the store directly. The first person I talked to wanted to help but she didn't really know how. She went to talk to a manager or something but didn't mute the phone. He said we were probably lying about the missing item anyway and that we had to contact door dash. He then got on the phone and told me he didn't know what toast was even though it's linked to their company website. All this to say, they refunded me but dang dude it was such a bad customer service encounter.

    We brought our own tiki mugs and ordered Mai tais.  They have tiki drinks in mugs you can buy.
    Cheryl A.

    The cocktails are so good! If you know tiki drinks, you know... they are rightfully strong and adventurous. Don't come in expecting syrupy, grenadine infused, corporate cocktails. The food is good too! Their Hawaiian wings with Korean bbq sauce can stand up to any Korean restaurant! Get them!!! My hubs orders coconut shrimp every time he sees them - these rank up there with some of the best we've had - great coconut flavor in the batter, not just pieces of coconut. The potstickers and dipping sauce were tasty and cooked perfectly. My son said the smash burger is better than most he's tried. The servers and bartenders are super-friendly and seem knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We'll be back to keep working thru the cocktail and food menu! Nice to have a tiki bar with good food.

    Christina D.

    This place has had a serious glow-up -- and I mean that in the best possible way. What used to be a casual sandwich stop has fully transformed into a sit-down restaurant with a full island menu and a Hawaiian/tiki vibe that absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, you're transported: carved wood, colorful lanterns, cozy booths, surfy decor, and just the right amount of playful kitsch. It feels fun, intentional, and honestly kind of magical. The food? So. Good. Every dish we had was flavorful, fresh, and thoughtfully done -- the kind of island-inspired comfort food that makes you want to keep ordering "just one more thing." Nothing felt rushed or half-baked. You can tell they put real care into the menu. And let's talk drinks for a second -- because WOW. The cocktails were beautiful, balanced, and fun without being gimmicky. Perfectly on-theme and dangerously easy to drink. Service was friendly and welcoming, the space is great for both date night and groups, and the whole experience felt like a mini vacation without leaving town. Bottom line: this is not just a sandwich place anymore -- it's a destination. If you haven't been since the change, go back ASAP. And if you've never been? Start here.

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    Barbara B.

    Such a cute tiki vibe and decorations. We arrives at the hostess station around 5:30 and one party was ahead of us and wanted to sit inside. We wanted to sit outside and the hostess told us that because they have a small kitchen she had to wait 5 minutes to seat us. How crazy is that!! People order at different times, I really wanted to sit and have a beer. She waited a few minutes and then sat us (including us there were only 3 groups on the patio. Jake was our waiter and he was great. Most of the menu is priced reasonable but I felt the price of the Mahi Mahi sandwich of $25 was a bit much. The seafood special of grilled salmon was $35 and also seemed a bit pricey. I ordered the ahi poke bowl ($19) and my husband go the grilled shrimp Big Kahuna bowl ($18) you could pick your toppings for the Big Kahuna bowls.....and if you want pickled jalapeños it's $1.50 extra!! A bit much for jalepenos!! Our food came quickly and both were delicious!! Plenty of ahi and I loved the spicey aioli. They also have a happy hour. I'll definitely go back, I want to try the Hawaiian hot wings!!

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    Aspin H.

    Almost drove past because we were going somewhere else for lunch. Decided to stop here because it looks really cool! Honestly, great decor, vibes, drinks (fantastic!), and the food was great! Even the silverware, which is such a weird thing to notice, is really sturdy and themed! There was one thing that was a bummer- I received the wrong sandwich. However, I didn't notice until I was halfway through eating it because the sandwich was so good! Definitely will have to go back to get the sandwich that I originally wanted. My husband got the cubano and he said that that was excellent. Even though that was disappointing we are definitely going again! The food and drinks were great and the staff are excellent.

    I'm from San Diego so you know I'm always gonna pick Pizza Port Beer
    Jessie P.

    As a San Diegan, let me just say...I felt at home in this place immediately. I love this vibe completely. And they making it even better! Chris, who was working the front counter, told us all about it. Tiki Diablo is going to be designing it into a tiki hut, and I'm so here for it. I was already obsessed with their tiki mug area, and now I'm even more hyped to see it all come together. Chris was amazing -- super personable, brought us a beer to try without us even asking, and took time to chat with us. He even said he'd check out Undertow with us since we haven't been yet. The energy and hospitality here are just different in the best way. And then there's the food...11 out of 10. My girlfriend always gets the Mr. Natural; the veggies are crisp, cold, and super fresh every single time, and the sprouts make it even better. I've had the Italiano, which I thought couldn't be topped... until I tried the Vulcan. That sandwich was unreal. I swapped the Asiago for a French roll and it was game over. Next up for me: the Green Chile Philly and the Southwest Vegan Wrap. Everything coming out of that kitchen looks fire. We also grabbed a Pizza Port beer, repping San Diego right and the cups were ice cold. I love walking into a freezing cold restaurant when it's 110° outside, and they nailed that. Cold beer, cold cups, cold AC -- perfection. This spot is it, the food, the people, the vibe -- they get every detail right. Jeff and the crew are leveling up something that's already incredible, and I'll be coming back again and again. Gilbert doesn't even know what's about to hit. Total gem.

    Yummo Desserts!!!
    Michael S.

    We stopped by for a drink and dessert on a Saturday night and were warmly greeted by staff and management. The ambiance was definitely one of the best tiki bars i have been to: decoration and design are fun and superior quality. We tried three different drinks and all were crafted with quality ingredients and skill. My daughter tried her first Hurricane and loved it. It was fresh and bright. I had a Polynesian which had a great balance of fruity sweetness and alcohol: perfect late cocktail. The deserts were tasty and sharable. The key lime was perfectly balanced between citrus and sweetness. The double layer chocolate cake was moist, dark, and luscious. Chris the manager was attentive, knowledgeable, and inclusive. We highly recommend Surf City for a late night dessert and cocktail or a group dinner.

    Nay L.

    Let's start with sweet Willow who took my call 20 minutes before close and let me know not to stress about not getting a sandwich if I was 10 minutes away. Haha she was so sweet and willing to take my order over the phone, but since this was our first visit I wanted to see the menu. She was patient and when I described the photo of the sandwich I had seen on Yelp, she knew exactly what I wanted and how I wanted it. The sandwich was fantastic! I have not found a sandwich like this one in the valley and I'm stoked to know where I can go now to feed the cravings. Also, I asked her to cut my daughter's sandwich in half at my convenience, and this sweet girl picked up EXACTLY what I was putting down and gave her brother who would eat the other half and gave him his own box and chips. Super thoughtful. The restaurant is perfecting facing east too so we were able to enjoy eating outside in the shade while our kids ran around and slammed their sandwiches. (The kids menu was awesome. So many options and very "let's move on from chicken nuggs and Mac and cheese" friendly but realistic.) Wonderful place!

    Bryan G.

    Great.staff, great atmosphere, the wings can't be beat and the Cuban sandwich is a must with pineapple. The Ahi tuna bowl was very good as well. Lots of great tiki drinks and the decor is well thought out and spacious. One of the brighter Tiki bars in town

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    Amazing service ! We had the coconut shrimp and Uncle Roy's BLT ! Will be coming back again

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    What a great place. The food was authentic and super delish. The service was spot on. We had a great time.

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    4.1(295 reviews)
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    We had the absolute best time this weekend at Undertow! It was super easy to make reservations, we…read morewere warmly welcomed by the hostesses the moment we arrived, and the atmosphere was beyond immersive. And of course... the drinks were incredible! I kicked off our 90-minute experience with the Blackberry Yuzu Margarita, and it was the perfect balance of crisp, sweet, and tart. I wrapped things up with the Macadamia Nut Piña Colada which, fittingly for being "aboard" a pirate ship, was delightfully rum-forward without being overly sweet. In between cocktails, we shared a couple of snacks that were such a welcome addition -- something you sadly don't always find at local speakeasies! The service was top-notch thanks to our bartender Rocco, whose knowledge and attention to detail made the experience even more fun. Between the creative cocktails, immersive vibe, and fantastic hospitality, Undertow is easily one of the coolest spots around!

    What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said time and time again? Everything from…read morethe service to the ambiance is top-notch. Of course, this place is known for its cocktails, so naturally they should be great--but trust me, I've been to several cocktail-only establishments that were lackluster. Absolutely NOT the case here. You could literally put all the pages of the menu on a wall, throw a dart, and whatever you hit would be delicious and interesting in its own right. The place is a little small, but honestly, that's what I love about it. It feels cozy in all the right ways. It's also very relaxing, floating along the sea with some delightful surprises here and there. We ordered several drinks, but one that's not on the menu (and they do make it) is the Pearl Diver, which is magnificent here. The mixologists and servers are all amazing and should be proud of themselves for bringing such an experience to Gilbert.

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    4.4(440 reviews)
    29.4 mi
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    Hula's has officially become one of our go‑to spots whenever we're in town. The drinks are…read moreoutstanding -- fun, balanced, and exactly what you want from a tiki bar that actually knows what it's doing. Service was just as good: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. The whole place has that easy, tropical vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. After a couple visits, we've already decided this is going to be a regular stop for us every time we come to visit.

    While visiting Arizona for a wedding, we had some time to meet up with friends for lunch. Our group…read moreof 9 met at Hula's and were happy for find that even on a Saturday afternoon, they still had a large table available for our party. Hula's does have happy hour deals every day, but the weekend deals are limited to drinks only (weekdays include some food options). Some of our group ordered discounted drinks, and between the 9 of us, we got a solid assortment of items, ranging from mai tais and longboards to potstickers and loco moco, and even a teriyaki chicken kids meal. Understandably, the food took a bit with our party size, but everything was coordinated came out pretty much at the same time. The loco moco was definitely a group favorite (good burger patty) while the mac salad was probably our least favorite component (lacking in salt and flavor). To zhush up my loco moco a bit, I asked our server for some hot sauce, and was brought their Madagascar hot sauce. Woooo-wee that was hot! But it was fun to pass the sauce cup around the table so we could all try some. It was definitely on the spicy side, even for us spice lovers, but tasty. Overall, we had a nice experience at Hula's and we're glad to have had a comfortable place for us all to catch up!

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