Over the past few months, Tiki has become one of my favorite places to drop by! Although it's always been a cool lil' spot with an awesome staff of bartenders, ever since the renovations the vibes got vibier! Between the lighting being a little lower and the TVs being removed, it's made music more of a central part of the atmosphere. I've dropped by a few times to experience some amazing DJs! It's also nice because you can come in dressed up or dressed down and no matter what you won't feel out of place. Additionally, the drinks are so good! But be aware - some of them are stronger than you may realize. My favorite drink to order at the moment is the Pandan Painkiller. I can only drink just one though since it tastes like a vacation and a sippable dessert all in one! Also - I gotta shout out Ademir and Adrian! They are both so kind, fun and really take care of their folks. If you have been here, but not recently be sure to give it another spin in the near future! read more

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My first time here was a bit confusing, we had a reservation and walked up the stairs to the entrance and the door was locked so we were confused. So we're getting ready to leave and only then realize there's also a basement door. If you come from downhill, you don't pass the basement door first so you don't see it. They should have a sign upstairs indicating entrance is downstairs. They offer guests public wifi? I'm sorry I don't know a single restaurant in DC that does this, every single one has a password. Public wifi isn't safe. I've been here twice now, first time they were out of the Dirty Banana. Second visit I sat at the bar and ordered it but they don't make it in front of you, it's made off in the back kitchen even though they have a blender on the counter and wall of liquor. It's a frozen drink made with Jamaican run, kahlua, baileys, banana puree, and dole soft serve vanilla. Took me an hour to drink it, it was so strong! Sitting at the basement bar somehow smells like a toilet even though it's at the back of the bar. The front door is open to the street so it's not cool from a/c in the middle of the bar. By 10:30pm music is cranked up. Bill has 20% tip auto included. read more

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An excellent tiki experience. We went at 7 and it wasn't very crowded. Cocktails all come in fun glasses. Service was friendly and fast. There was a bar and then a row of tables with bench and stool seats on either side. read more

I was torn between choosing Tiki on 18th vs. another spot for dinner, and I'm slightly disappointed that I went with Tiki. Though the vibes of the restaurant and surrounding area were fun, the actual service, drinks, and food were lackluster. Drinks: - Pandan Painkiller (4/5): Good pandan flavor but a bit too sweet, was disappointed it didn't come in a tiki glass - Espresso Martini (1/5): Tasted watered down and off Food: - Calamares (5/5): Great crunch & flavor- was a hit at our table - Buko Shrimp (3/5): Flavor and texture could have been more prominent but I always enjoy coconut shrimp - Spicy Pork Sisig (3/5): Usually my favorite Filipino food, this dish lacked the usual crunch and depth of flavor - Salmon Curry (4/5): Overall tasty - Garlic Rice (3/5): Thought this would be sinangag (fried rice) but it was mostly steamed white rice with the suggestion of garlic flavor This might be a good spot to go when everyone's already warmed up for the night after dinner, but wouldn't be the place to be for the main event. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 3/5 - Service: 3/5 read more

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Decided to try Tiki on 18th. Host is outside and he'll lead you to the dining area. It's a lit vibe. Service was ok but felt a bit off with the waitress. A different waiter almost brought our food to the wrong table. Probably one of the worst espresso martinis I've ever had. Had a friend try a sip and she agreed. Pandan Painkiller was a better cocktail but a bit too sweet. Food was not memorable either. Only enjoyed the buko shrimp and calamari. Salmon curry was ok. Not crazy about the mumbo wings; flavor could be more savory. Garlic rice did not have any taste and rice was hard to chew. Spicy pork sisig was not my type of dish (worth trying once). Automatic 20% tip regardless of party size. I probably wouldn't dine here again if I'm ever in the DC area. read more

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Really good tiki bar. We got two drinks. I got one with coconut in it. I'm always afraid that tiki drinks are going to be too sweet, but it was just faint and delicious. That drink was called Trade Winds, and the staff was really friendly. We'd for sure come back. read more

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First, we really appreciate the restaurant for being so accommodating. We had a last minute add-on and there were no issues with seating everyone. FOOD IS SOOOOO DELICIOUS! The veggie pancit was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavors. Chicken sisig was savory, sizzling, and irresistibly bold -- a Filipino comfort food classic with serious personality. Each bite was a perfect balance -- smoky, salty, tangy, and spicy! COCKTAILS - creative and quality! Can't wait to come back to try them all. The restaurant has a cool yet hip vibe. Dark with great music, not too intimate but also good for families. Bonus - very clean bathrooms! read more

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We tried this place on the Restaurant Week for $40, and I personally think that the food is delicious and a good portion. The main course is a decent serving and can fill two ppl. I really love the dessert options. The turones and sweet saba were both really yummy and hits the spot. This is one of the Filipino restaurants that reminds me of what home cooked meal tastes like. The barista/owner? is also very nice and accommodating. The place is cozy and decorations are very artistic. read more

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This used to be one of my go to spots for Filipino food because the quality and price were top notch. However, over the last few months quality of food has gone down hill. The BBQ pork skewers while flavorful are way smaller than they used to be. It's now $10 for barely any meat. Feels like a ripoff. Also, the last time I went to pick up my order, they didn't know if I had ordered through the restaurant or Uber Eats. They had to ask me what I ordered after 20 minutes of already "preparing" my order. It's just kind of disappointing because this was such a comfort place for me and now I will be looking elsewhere. read more

Continuing our tradition of decompressing at tiki bars, we saw that several recommended tiki bars in DC have closed in the past few years and headed to Tiki on 18th. All of the drinks on the menu (classic and bar-specific tiki drinks) looked like a good time and we enjoyed the ones we ordered. The vibe was chill on a Thursday night, the service was a bit slow (maybe because it was towards the end of their open hours), and the venue had a live DJ playing vintage and nautical mixes. read more

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I visited Tiki on18th about a year ago while in Adams Morgan, Washington D.C., and it's been living rent-free in my head ever since. Being in California, I can't just pop over there again, but honestly, it's so good that it's worth the shout-out even a year later. They have this fun Tiki bar vibe that's totally Instagram-worthy. We're talking cocktails served in mini bathtubs and coconut milk cans. And trust me, the drinks don't just look good, they hit that perfect spot where the table gets louder and happier with every round. On the food side, they do these incredible Filipino dishes that still have me drooling when I think about them. Their pancit canton was perfectly balanced, salty, citrusy, with just the right crunch of veggies. Their lumpiang shanghai was crispy perfection, and the spicy chicken sisig, omg, I can still taste that crispy, citrusy goodness topped with an egg. It's the kind of dish you crave long after you leave. My favorite thing was their bagoong fried rice, it is rice with shrimp paste and topped with crispy pork belly and a mango salsa, it was the perfect mix of flavors and I really wish I could have some right now! They've got some menu staples and some rotating dishes, so there's always a reason to go back and try something new. And for my kids they had burgers and my daughter still says it's the best burger she's ever had. That's saying a lot! Their ube cheesecake is a dream. It's not too sweet, has this perfectly smooth texture and a crust that's just the right amount of crumbly. The halo-halo is the ultimate refreshing treat on a hot day. Basically, whether you're there for a girls' night, guys' night, or a family dinner, you're going to have an amazing time. And I have to shout out Jojo, the owner, who's incredibly welcoming and really makes you feel at home. I only wish we had one of these in California! If you're in D.C., do yourself a favor and go. You won't be disappointed. read more

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A time was had at Tiki on 18th. Came for a Sunday brunch and spent a couple hours sampling the menu, exchanging pleasantries with the wait staff and trying random things on the drinks on the menu. A lot 151 had me reliving my younger years. They have a plethora of drink options for all preferences and some seasonal options. Bar snacks give the fuel to keep the good times rolling. Great place for a vibe. read more

Still loving this place so much! The Christmas/holiday menu rocks as always. Great drinks, reasonable prices. The hot cocoa with rum and the "snickerdoodle" were both great. The "milk and cookies" was also enjoyable! We had great service and so much fun. The place is now Tiki throughout and no more sports bar. The downstairs is fully renovated with a chill vibe. read more

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This is a chill little spot that we decided to go to after a drag brunch. The weather was nice and their patio looked great. There were several tables and had happy hour on a weekend. Although the place was empty we really didn't see our server too many times, it wasn't totally big of a deal until we wanted to order more drinks and then we're waiting for said drinks. When we finally got them, mine was actually the wrong drink. To avoid the hassle i just kept it since it tasted fine. Overall it was a chill spot i would go back to for a good patio spot. read more

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the food, the drinks; the music, the ambiance soooo good. and it's near a lot of clubs so a good pregame spot

I really wanted to love and enjoy this place. I have been looking for a spot that has good Filipino or Filipino inspired food for a while. Unfortunately, this was not it. I ordered the fried chicken skin, pancit with chicken, and Shanghai lumpia. Overall, it was like $41 because even with carry out, they charge an insanely high service fee, which does not make sense. Lumpia: very mid. Like, what? They were long, skinny, and cut in half. Each half had about an inch of just empty fried wrapper on each end. They were also wrapped to hell, so you were eating quite a bit of wrapper and not as much feeling as you would've liked. The flavor, itself, was fine, but if you're used to really good lumpia, this isn't it. Pancit with grilled chicken: the chicken was rubbery. It was so rubbery, that at one point, I thought it might be undercooked. I eventually just threw it away. It didn't even have flavor and I wasn't interested. The pancit, itself, was okay. Definitely on the blander side. Without the lemon squeeze and soy sauce, it would've been terrible. But with that, it was much better. Chicken skins: absolutely not. I don't like relying solely on sauces for my fried food. The skin wasn't even flavorful. It just tasted like oil. They were light and crispy, but again, no flavor. Even one that I dipped in sauce still didn't taste like much. I ordered over the phone and they asked me to pay in advance. I can't say I would return here. read more

We just happened to come up on this place the night of the commanders playoff game and glad me made it before it got real busy. We walked in and it was packed with the commanders fans all bundled up in their gear. We just lucked up on a 3-chair table top and sat down. We all got another round of drinks and ordered more food. One friends ordered a burger and fries, the other some wings, and my greedy always hungry self ordered the sizzling chopped up chicken thighs and a side or garlic rice! OMG Batman! It was the business you hear me! Came out like sizzling fajitas on the player and the picture shows. I goggled it up like it was my last meal. So wish I would have took one to go...but it was getting late and the fans were piling in so after we finished our meals we dipped. Cute little DC bar with door major great food options! read more

Tiki On 18th - Sizzling chicken thigh and garlic rice! Fire! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

COOLEST DRINKS EVER!!!! Checked out Tiki on 18th with my cousin and we had a blast! They have a pretty cool cocktail hour and ever cooler glasses that your drinks come in. Somewhere between the bar and my table I met JoJo, the owner, and he said we had to check out the newly renovated basement. And that's exactly what we did. It was a pretty cool tropical vibe with a huge bar wall filled with liquor. I took about 100 photos. The space is beautiful, the food was delicious and the drinks were great, I especially loved that they had mocktails so I could enjoy as well. Our wait staff was super sweet, everyone had a great night. Can't wait to go back! Cocktail Hour: Mon - Fri 5pm - 7pm Sat 3pm - 6pm All Day Sunday Here's what we ate: Spam Sliders Pork lumpia Drinks: Nitro Rum Barrel Hurricane Pina Colada Bubbly Bath One Love DC There's a parking garage literally behind the restaurant you don't have to walk far at all. read more

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Great service. Good vibe. Strong cocktails. It's not an "authentic" Filipino restaurant, but it's wonderful as Filipino fusion restaurant/bar/gastropub. read more

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Grabbed another restaurant week deal here. My first time going here. They have outside street seating and an upper and lower level inside seating. It's somewhat of a small restaurant, but, has ample seating. The service was spot on, no issues. As far as the meal. The temperature was spot on, freshly prepared. The size of the portions were really good for the price, the flavor of the dishes needs to be kicked up a little, kinda missing that wow factor. The Beef Pares had very tender chunks of meat, I think it would have been a little with stir-fry garlic rice, but still good. The Pansit had some amazing crispy pieces pork in it, the appetizers were good, the Maruya needed some honey drizzle on it and you couldn't taste the bananas. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back again. Try it out. read more

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Tiki bar in DC?! Sign me up! After a bit of digging, we found a few tiki bars and ultimately decided on Tiki on 18th. If I do say so myself, it was a great call. The little angel on my shoulder told me to book a reservation for this and 830 and I'm glad I did. On a Saturday night, it seemed like they made space for all the folks passing through, but it was certainly busy. We had spent the entire day meandering a few museums and were ready for some grub and drinks . Mai tai swizzle, zombie, snowjito, and a pina colada were a few of the drinks we tried and all were incredible. For food, we shared the chicken sigsig and it was absolutely incredible. Chicken thighs chopped up mixed with vegetables with and chili and broiled in a skillet and a sauce on top. So freaking good. We also added the garlic rice on the side. Totally awesome addition to the sig sig. For dessert we had the ube cheesecake. Delicious and creamy! I loved that this wasn't too sweet. I could have eaten this whole thing by myself. Such an amazing visit to Tiki on 18th! The tiki lover in me wishes there was more traditional tiki music being played, but it wasn't an issue. If I ever visit DC again, I'll remember to make a pit stop at this great little tiki bar. read more

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Tiki on 18th is great to come for a refreshing drink and small bite to eat! I came by myself after a nice walk through the neighborhood and the bartender was super friendly and attentive. I really love their cute mugs! Perfect for a insta or TikTok. The vibes were casual and it looked like groups of friends around me were having a good time! Music is chill vibes! Come after work if you had a long day! read more

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On paper, this place looks like it has the cutest cocktails, and maybe they do... I just haven't seen it. I feel like a quintessential indicator of a tiki bar is their pina coladas. First of all, why have pina colada listed under frozen drinks if it's just a huge amount of crushed ice with drink (crazy), it wasn't memorable and not what I expected. The garlic fries also didn't really have any seasoning. read more

Such a beautiful day to sit outside! Had lovely service, our waitress was very attentive and offered great suggestions! My friend and I had the Mango Tamarind cooler-- yummy and it comes it the cutest cup! We also split the beef skewers, which had an amazing flavor and great dipping sauce. read more

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We came on a Friday evening and it was busy. We got the crunch time, spicy pork sisig, and pinoy fries. I liked crunch time, and the sisig, but be careful of the chili peppers in the sisig, epsecially if you're bad with spice. Fries were ok, just straight up fries. We also got a bowl which was perfect for 4 people, however it was a little too sweet for us. We sat on the patio, and service was good. It's a fun spot to pre-game or a night out. read more

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This is a fun Tiki bar in Adams Morgan... definitely worth stopping in to check out their large, interesting, and unique menu! Service we got was great and the vibe was nice as well. They even have a decent menu loaded with all sorts of nice eats with a Filipino flare. The cocktails we got were enjoyable and nicely done. Each being served in an interesting and uniquely appropriate vessel. Stop in ... give 'em a try! read more

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Do you need a tropical escape to eat and drink at right now in the heart of Adams Morgan? Well you should try Tiki on 18th It's where Polynesian meets Filipino flair. They just introduced a brand new menu right in time for the fall!!! Recommendations Drinks Rico suave rising Old escape 18th street punch Food Lumpiang Shanghai Sweet and sour bola bola Bbq chicken sliders Pinot fries Spam sliders Mumbo wings Bistek tagalong Spicy chicken sisig Garlic rice read more

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Came here with mama at 4pm. The place was empty but very lively. The music was very lively. I appreciate the female bartender, Jenny. She was very friendly and informative about the menu and drinks. The young man who let us in was very friendly as well. The drink menu was overwhelming but in a good way. There's just so much to choose from but kept it simple with Red Horse. Mom ordered the strawberry mock tail. The fried chicken was fried to perfection. Mom said it was perfectly cooked on the inside, something she was very critical about before ordering. The Shanghai lumpia was seasoned well. Mom ordered halo-halo to go and she very much enjoyed it on our Uber way home. Mom was not a fan of the high chairs, however. I should have let her sat where the cushioned seats were in the back. An observation: This place is definitely for young people who are craving the night life. Overall, a great first time experience. The staff was respectful and inviting. More importantly, the food was great. Since we didn't order a lot, we are definitely coming back. Round of applause to the chef as well. read more

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I went to that place in my first time. Happy hour time is around 5-7pm. I bought 2 cocktails. It was very delicious and also the service was excellent. They asks if everything good or not. Definitely recommend. read more

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Great place that offers an awesome happy hour menu! My friends and I were seated outside and it was a but chilly but they had some heaters which was a nice warm addition. Service was good as we My friends and I decided to share the sisig, lumpia, pinoy fries, and ensaladang pipino. Sisig: highly recommend getting this dish! It was a little spicy cause of the pepper and the sizzling plate made the dish crispy. Pair this with the garlic rice and the pickled cucumbers to cut down the fat, yum! Lumpia: also highly recommend this dish! My group ordered this twice and each time it cake out crispy and fresh! Pinoy fries: good but not memorable, something easy to munch on read more

Stopped in for happy hour and it's a decent spot that's great at accommodating large and small groups. Honestly though, the happy hour deals aren't that amazing. The drinks are fun and come in cute cups, but they're still like $14. The burger was good but I couldn't tell if it was juicy or just really greasy. And the chicken nuggets were fun and had a nice crunch, but it's mostly breading with a thin sliver of chicken on the inside. Not my favorite happy hour, but a decent spot! read more

Great spot for tasty food, a good vibe, and interesting fun tiki drinks. Also upbeat lounge music was kicking. The pansit was fantastic, the pork and mushroom spring rolls had an excellent flavor, also liked the coconut shrimp. The chicken nuggets were not my favorite, a bit dry and salty but everything else was so delicious. I recommend the classic MaiTai. Server Pam was a sweetheart. Will definitely be back. read more

Love going to Tiki on 18th! We walked in on yesterday (Saturday) for some drinks and snacks before our night out, and it was perfect. Sat at the bar and enjoyed our holiday cocktails-- which were good! We also had lumpia and fries, both were fine. The bar tender was super friendly and helpful, and quick to make our drinks. The inside is decorated for Christmas, so a cute place to take photos for instagram! read more

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I went with a group celebrating a friend's birthday. We had outside seating that was a bit tight but was given the option to move into the downstairs area once it opened. Our server was great, made recommendations for all of us who were new to the restaurant. We had multiple items off the menu. Most everyone enjoyed the lumpia, the chicken skins, and the spicy pork sisig. We also tried many of the drinks. My favorite was the Port au prince, but others at the table spoke highly of the Zombie, and the pistachio mustachio. read more

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This isn't really a tiki bar in the traditional sense, but a great bar anyways. Pam, our server was so nice! Decor was great and the food and drinks were delicious. They have happy hour 7 days a week which is almost unheard of now. For sure a cool intimate spot to hang with friends. read more

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A friend and I met here for happy hour. The servers were great and the food was as well. They have a pretty extensive drink menu - truly something for everyone. read more

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I had dinner here for the first time on Friday, 02-23-24. It was near where I stayed for the weekend. I didn't get there til about 10 pm after a long day of traveling & being a tourist, but there the place was still quite busy. Very diverse crowd. I can't remember my server's name, but she gave great service. She made sure I didn't have any questions about the menu. They had an extensive drinks menu, but she was just as thrilled with my non-alcoholic selection. I ordered the chicken skins, lumpiang shanghai, & maybe piña colada; it was coconut creme & pineapple juice & so delicious. Though I was starving when I arrived, I barely had room to eat everything; very good portion sizes. I'd had lumpia before, but I was impressed by the chicken skins. The server tried to talk me into trying the ube cheesecake, but I was too full would definitely return & try it next time I'm in the area. read more

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Went for the holiday menu and to get out of the house. They had it decorated for the holidays. We didn't get any food but have in the past and it was way too good. We sat at the bar because the tables were by reservation but it was no problem. The bartender (giving manager energy) was attentive. A checked on us. He recommended some drinks and we left happy. I have also gone to the game in the basement and that's more tavern energy. read more

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Only got drinks. Gin Fizz tasted too much like orange and did not have a balanced flavour profile. I would have like to see the ube and gin elements come through more clearly. My table waited for a very long time to even be asked about second drinks and arm waving was involved. However my second drink was. very good. I got the Rico's Uprising and it tasted great. Mojito adjacent and very tropical. Many other members of my party got Mango Coolers and had positive things to say. read more

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What a cute tiki bar! We loved our time with the super sweet waitress Jenina. Of the cocktails we tried, our favorites were the lava flow and the Rum Runner. read more

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