1. Tiki Pete

    0

    San Jose, CA

    Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Tiki Pete

    3.2 (401 reviews)
    Closed • Closed
    Loading...

    Request pricing & availability

    You can now request a quote from this business directly from Yelp

    Services - Tiki Pete

    Bartending services

    On-site management services

    Venue Security services

    Tiki Pete Photos

    Business Info

    TIKI PETE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Live music
    Casual

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Tiki Pete

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    $35 unlimited drinks night!
    Diana S.

    So we went into Tiki Pete's this weekend to pregame a disco event downtown and it was a great call! The drinks were strong and delicious and the vibe was right. The service was friendly but we did have to get up a few times to ask for more or then check but there was a big fighting match on so they deserve some slack. One thing though that did keep us uncomfortable most of the visit was how humid hot it was towards the back of the restaurant where we were sitting. Felt sticky so next time we'll try to get a table by the door. Also don't go in thinking you can have some dinner they are in between cooks so no food was being served and we came in knowing exactly what dishes we wanted to try! Disappointed but labor shortages are affecting businesses everywhere. Thankfully Taco Bell cantina is next door for some food! Great spot!

    I'm with the Dj...lol! Happy 50th Gene!!!!
    AmErica A.

    I've been here before for dinner and drinks before but Saturday was a special occasion as a friend was turning 50. The theme of the party was reggae night which was awesome in it of itself. Tiki Pete's is Da Kine during the day. They serve delicious large portion hawaiian food. When you are missing out on some island feels this place is the place to go. Their prices are decent and have a great variety of options. Appetizers from musubi to sliders, etc. Their entree's are a protein, rice, cabbage and macaroni salad. You won't leave hungry that is for sure. The icing on the cake though is their Mai Tai's. Served in a hollowed out pineapple. OH-MY-GAWD!!!!!!!!! With the music blaring...great company and one of these in your hand..you are surely to be transported away from the hustle and bustle of every day life to the tropical islands of Hawaii. They are conveniently next door to a parking garage so parking is plentiful. The Fairmont is in walking distance. Go...now!

    Kanehoe POG!  (passionfruit orange guava... and vodka)
    Mike P.

    Formerly Da Kine, now with a much greater emphasis on Tiki drinks! They still have their famous poke, and I don't imagine that has changed, so this is mostly going to be about the booze, of which there is a lot of and is extremely good. I got: -Chai Mule: just like a Moscow Mule but with a bit of spice, like cinnamon and maybe cardamom. It's interesting and definitely delicious. Served in a faux-copper mug though :( -Kanehoe POG: for "Passionfruit-Orange-Guava" not "Pineapple" as I have thought my entire life. Tastes exactly what it sounds like, but definitely has some alcohol in it. Like all Tiki drinks, this thing is *dangerous* -Rum Barrel (limit 2!): Exactly what it sounds like -- hefty pours of 4 different types of rum, juice, ice, and some mystery syrup (make sure to stir!) make for a strong m'f-ing drink. It goes down *ridiculously* smooth, but you can definitely tell that, by volume, it's about 50% alcohol. Buyer beware, unless you're an alcoholic like me, in which case, bottom's up! Note: maybe it was just because of how much I had drank at this point, but the Tiki Grog (also 4 kinds of rum) tastes *very* similar to the Barrel (albeit a little more refreshing, little less boozy), and is less intimidatingly-large, so if you're not up for drinking a ton of booze, opt for the Tiki Grog instead. It's great! My friend got their fish tacos which looked amazingly good, and I saw a plate of poke that I *almost* ordered, had I not eaten literally 15 minutes beforehand. The bartenders are extremely friendly and will answer all your dumb questions like "what's in this drink?" and "did this place used to be Da Kine?" even though "Da Kine" is still plastered all over their walls and their uniforms. Overall, this is a great bar, and given my love for Tiki drinks, I will definitely be back! --- sweet: former Da Kine, with awesome Poke, now with awesome Tiki Drinks! bitter: pass on their shots -- opt for the Tiki Drinks all the way.

    08.04.18  Island Fusion
    May A.

    Great atmosphere! Heard about this place through a friend from the Bay Area. She had invited me to an event she was participating in as part of a singing group and would be performing with the band. I couldn't make it then because of UYSB in Reno. That was on May 19 this year so I bookmarked the place hoping to make it here one day. Well, we made it there tonight. It was around 7:45p when we arrived... the place was crowded, almost jam-packed, and I wasn't sure if we were going to get a table inside. We were led in the back area at a high table, you know the kind where you just have drinks or apps. We wanted a full dinner but there was no room anywhere else so we took what was available. We proceeded to order... The menu looked interesting with a wide selection of island favorites. We placed an order of Spam Musubi (2 pcs), Da Kine Fried Rice, Coconut Shrimp and hubby had the Kalua Loco Moco. Our meals started to arrive in quick time. Surprisingly, our small round table was able to fit all the food we ordered. Our server wasn't too observant about our water glasses needing refills. Had to ask. The Spam Musubi was Ono! They didn't skimp on that sweet sauce. Yum! Daughter and hubby seemed to have enjoyed their meals. I was disappointed with the fried rice, though. It was plentiful but tasteless. It needed something... salt? soy sauce? We didn't have any of these condiments on our table... actually, as small as these items were there was literally no space on our table. The atmosphere was lively, the scene was adorned with all Hawaiian theme. Hubby even thought that it was overkill... not sure if there's such a thing as too Hawaiian?. Anyway, it was a bar scene, there was no live band performing that evening since all the flat screens were showing the UFC 227 fight on PPV. There was even a flat screen facing Market Street... I guess this is for the patio seating but there were no table seating set up outside. Hmm... the restaurant validated our parking garage ticket and the $5 parking fee was free. This restaurant is located in downtown San Jose. Review #1096

    Donna D.

    Was super confused when I passed by this place and quickly realized that this was Da Kine. Not sure if it's a new name or they go by 2 different names now but here's my review: I came during happy hour and ordered some poke and a few drinks. The prices of the drinks were pretty decent for happy hour. The poke was average- not much flavor at all and tastes anything but authentic. But still is a nice complement to the drinks. I also got the pulled pork nachos and was very pleasantly surprised! They were delicious and had a lot of meat on it. The drinks- we got a Pina Colada and some special drink and they were both so tasty! So good that it's dangerous how fast you can chug these. This is definitely my new happy hour spot! Love the vibes here! Surprised it was so empty when we came in.

    Chicken teriyaki plate
    Katrina V.

    I came to Da Kine to watch my boyfriend's band, 5606, play. As a music venue, Da Kine was a laid back spot for a cozy, personal show. There's quite a bit of area to stand in front of the stage, but I liked the positioning of the communal tables in proximity of the stage. You can see the bands play from anywhere in the restaurant, really. The acoustics and sound in the restaurant were great. I was especially able to hear my boyfriend's singing clearly. I had my heart set on getting spam musubi, but Da Kine switches out their standard, everyday menu to a special one on event nights. One of the awesome bartenders went out of their way and tried to ask the kitchen if orders outside of the event menu could be placed. No exceptions, which was fine. There were many other appetizing things to order off the menu, plus the bartender was helpful in narrowing down my choices. My overall review would be a 4 star for Da Kine, but the whole situation with the miscommunication/mix up on my food was disappointing. I placed an order for Kalua tacos and chicken teri, but 40 min. or so later my boyfriend and I got our food. Mind you, after 5 parties who placed their orders after us. The food at Da Kine was not bad. I appreciated how the tacos held up together well despite the wetness of the Kalua pork. The mayo sauce on top of the Kalua gave a nice kick of heat. My boyfriend's chicken teri plate was just OK. I've had better mac salad. The chicken was too chewy, but the teriyaki sauce had good saltiness and flavor. The different Hawaiian beer selections brewed locally by the restaurant were pretty good. I had the Honu IPA, G-Spot, and Kalihi IPA. If you don't like a very hoppy IPA, the Honu IPA is for you. It was very sweet, and I felt like I could barely taste the hops. This wasn't my favorite, since I like my IPAs as hoppy as possible lol. The Kalihi IPA was more of my schtick, and the G-Spot was fruity and refreshing.

    Teriyaki Chicken

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jessica C.
    452
    90
    65

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Letty U.
    606
    45
    6

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    5 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pete B.

    Pete B.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 31
    Thanks 0
    Love this 28
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 3
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pete B.

    Pete B.

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ed S.
    101
    426
    360

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pete B.

    Pete B.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Best to go in a group. Not the safest establishment. Do not recommend especially if you are only females.

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 3
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    12 years ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pete B.

    Pete B.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 5
    Love this 2
    Oh no 6

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 4
    Love this 3
    Oh no 4
    Photo of Ann L.
    413
    3315
    42283

    12 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Scott F.
    206
    1174
    5540

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marcus B.
    551
    12
    11

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jenn B.
    49
    147
    81

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Irela O.
    28
    34
    24

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 11

    Ask the Community - Tiki Pete

    Do you recommend any Hawaiian style non alcoholic drinks?

    Aloha Michael, We make an amazing Virgin Pina Colada here at TIKI PETE. Hope to see you soon.… 

    Until what time is food served?

    Aloha Jenina. we serve dine-in food on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-10pm.

    Can I bring my well-behaved children in for dinner, or is this a 21+ establishment?

    Aloha Uhlisha, we're open to all ages from 6pm-10pm. After 10pm, it's a 21+ venue. Hope to see you soon.

    Do you still have late night happy hour?

    Aloha Tara, our Aloha Hour is from 5pm-7pm, Fridays and Saturdays. Looking forward to seeing you then.

    Are you still offering $20 power hour? (:

    Aloha Yee, our Hour of Power is now $30 from 5pm-6pm and again from 6pm-7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Hope to see you then.

    They showing UFC here on Sat?

    absolutely. we show all UFC fights.

    When do you usually have live music?

    They advertise well on Instagram when this is the case. I'd suggest following them :)

    Trying to plan a happy hour tonight but want to make sure you guys open at 4pm. Last we came by the doors were closed. Can anyone confirm you'll be open right at 4pm?

    Hello. Tiki Pete's opens at 4 pm. Enjoy!

    View All 15 Questions

    Review Highlights - Tiki Pete

    “The rum barrel is something else though (in a good way) so many different type of liquor in one.”

    Mentioned in 8 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Hukilau - Garlic popcorn chicken

    Hukilau

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    After the Fantasy Football party at JTown Pizza my husband was hungry so we ventured over here for…read moredinner. I was quite stuffed from eating pizza and wings, but I couldn't let him go hungry so we came to Hukilau for dinner. Soon as you enter there is a seating area right there. High tables and regularly hight tables. The back wall is a full bar. As you approach the cash register you can can see that there is another room in back. We were greeted by a waiter that led us to a table in back. They have sets of tables around the outer edge and tables all pushed together in the center. The menu is pretty extensive. We ordered the Salmon Poke bowl that had rice along with the salmon and a side of macaroni salad. There were other sides to choose from, but all my friends rave about Hawaiian macaroni salad so I order it. The macaroni salad was only ok. I'm just not a macaroni salad type of girl. The poke was good. The salmon was fresh and didn't taste too fishy. We also ordered the Mahi Mahi grilled with rice and macaroni salad. We split both plates. I've never have filets of Mahi Mahi before. They always seem to arrive in square shapes or something that resembles a square. I was really impressed by the Mahi Mahi. It had great flavor without needing the tarter sauce. It wasn't fishy at all and was well salted and peppered. I highly reccomend the Mahi Mahi platter. The ambiance was ok, nothing special. Defiantly not romantic. I guess it's good for families and groups. There were 2 familes of 6 dining with us. The back room was spacious and I don't know how to describe it, but i lacked a Hawaiian flair. We could have been sitting on picnic benches and it would have been given the same flair. If you are looking for Hawaiian food you've come to the right place. Just know there isn't an island feel to it.

    What can I say? I mean WOW! What a great, comfortable place!…read moreTremendous selection of food, and a bartender (Santos) who DOESN'T serve watered-down drinks you'll find everywhere else! (No kidding.) Hukilau is the hidden Tiki bar you've been looking for, with a broad selection of poke pupus, poke, mahi mahi, and other tantalizing choices. Don't miss it. ;-)

    Photos
    Hukilau - Interior

    Interior

    Hukilau - Garlic fries. Avocado poke. Garlic popcorn chicken.

    Garlic fries. Avocado poke. Garlic popcorn chicken.

    Hukilau - Garlic fries

    See all

    Garlic fries

    Forbidden Island - Full view of the bar at opening time

    Forbidden Island

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    36.5 mi
    •$$

    A Tiki Bar in Alameda?! Sign me up! I just moved to the area and have been missing the tiki bars…read moreback home. Super happy I found this incredible little spot not very far from my new spot! Made a reservation for a Saturday and was able to grab a seat at the bar. This was definitely a necessity. I'll always keep this in mind when planning a visit here. Upon arrival, we were met to cute tiki interior, dollars overhead (my version of heaven), and an incredible staff! It was such a warm and welcoming environment. The staff was mega nice and helped us answer all of our burning questions. The drinks were perfect! I honestly can't remember everything I had, but the menu was expansive and all the drinks were tasty. We got a bit hungry and ordered some empanadas. I loved these! A nice change from other food at tiki bars ive experienced. Awesome visit to Forbidden Island! Im looking forward to visiting again!

    Visited this place on a Sunday evening with a reservation for a party of six. The place is so cute…read moreinside, with inviting tropical-inspired bar seating and cozy booths. They also have a large outdoor seating area. As soon as you step inside, you feel like you've been transported to a tropical island--it definitely gives you that vacation vibe! The drinks weren't exactly cheap, but everything we tried was delicious and pretty strong, so we definitely enjoyed them! The service was also friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, such a fun and vibrant spot to hang out and enjoy some tropical drinks!

    Photos
    Forbidden Island - Outside patio area

    Outside patio area

    Forbidden Island - More of the atmosphere of the forbidden island, and I love all the money hanging from the ceiling

    More of the atmosphere of the forbidden island, and I love all the money hanging from the ceiling

    Forbidden Island - The two mugs that they have available. The mug on the left is a special edition mug and $150. The mug on the right is $40.

    See all

    The two mugs that they have available. The mug on the left is a special edition mug and $150. The mug on the right is $40.

    Trader Vic's - Lettuce Cups

    Trader Vic's

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    41.5 mi
    •$$$

    Finally was able to try this legendary spot! We made reservations on a Saturday afternoon. We…read morearrived a bit early so they sat us in the "lounge" instead of the dining room but we were okay with this since the seats were by the window overlooking the water instead of the middle of the dining room. We mainly wanted drinks and maybe an app anyways. Ambiance is immersive with the tiki experience but still feels open. Large windows overlooking the bay and boats, music is very quiet. Casual and relaxed vibe feeling like an island escape. Water was promptly provided and was kept refilled throughout our visit. We tried 4 cocktails. Solid painkiller and variety of drinks and flavors but my absolute favorite was the "Cucu Lada" this was essentially a piña colada with cucumber. Really refreshing and nicely prepared with crushed ice. We also tried the crab rangoons. These came out ultra fast but were not hot, seems like they prep them ahead of time. The dips were awesome though, we loved the spicy mustard that they were served with. Never had that before with rangoons. Our service was great for the most part up until the end when we were trying to leave it seemed difficult to flag our server down so we could close out and leave. Overall it was fun and if back in the area I'd gladly return for another Cucu lada and maybe try some dinner menu items. Don't forget to checkout the gift shop for some fun tiki mugs and memorabilia.

    I've been here a few times and wanted to like it!…read more Beautiful tiki ambiance, vibe, Asian fusion food- it had so much potential. Pros were the attentive service and organized presentation of the food. However, the food quality fell flat for me for the high prices. Appetizer dish for 2 and the fried rice were ok but there was just something missing in the taste profile. Chicken wings were good and had a kick. The cheese bings did not taste good- it may have been a flavor preference- but we sent it back and they were nice enough to remove it from the bill. On the fence if I'd come back- maybe the dinner menu's better!

    Photos
    Trader Vic's - Well-stocked bar included local rums

    Well-stocked bar included local rums

    Trader Vic's - Koans Puffer

    Koans Puffer

    Trader Vic's - Bumbu Hunter

    See all

    Bumbu Hunter

    Three Sisters Whiskey Bar - Tres brujas was delish!

    Three Sisters Whiskey Bar

    3.7(102 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Nice bar Went for the governor watch party and they did a…read moregreat job keeping up with the crowd. Staff were all nice, efficient, and fun. We were there for drinks only - they have an extensive selection, but they could probably increase the wine selection. Would I go back? Yes!

    Three Sisters has been a must-hit each time I've been to San Pedro Square. This is the perfect spot…read moreto grab a drink before, or while enjoying your dinner from one of the other food locations at San Pedro Square. There are 10+ bar seats, and a ton of tables varying from 2, 4, 6 and 8+ seats. Their outdoor patio is large, covered, and has heaters. They also have their own bathrooms which are very clean and less busy than the ones in the market. They are first and foremost a whiskey bar, with two full pages of whisk(e)y options, including Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Scotch, Japanese Whisky, and American/Single Malt; they also have a selection of cocktails and other non-whiskey options (tequila, vodka, gin). I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't had any of their whisk(e)ys, but the cocktails I've had were delicious. You order directly from the bar, and the bartenders are friendly and quick! My favorite drink is the Raspberry Hang Glider (Vodka, Lemon, Raspberry Puree, House Syrup) which is light, slightly effervescent, and refreshing! I had this while eating a range of Mexican food (from Loteria Taco Bar) and I loved that it was perfect for sipping between bites of spicy and flavorful food. This cocktail doesn't taste very strong, but it packs a punch-sip slowly and enjoy! My next recommendation is the Limoncello Adjacent (Roots of Ruin Gin, House-made Limoncello, Lemon, Basil Syrup, Soda) which is tart, alcohol-forward, and elevated. This is definitely a pre-meal drink, or as a nightcap; I don't usually like such strong drinks while I eat (too many competing flavors) and the limoncello is on the sweeter side, so I would drink this on its own. If you like a boozy cocktail that hits you quick, definitely try this. Highly recommend stopping by Three Sisters for a drink or two while at San Pedro Square; the vibes are laid-back, elegant, and chill. I've been here with a couple of different groups of girlfriends and everyone leaves with a happy buzz! Cheers! IG: @waitingtoeat

    Photos
    Three Sisters Whiskey Bar
    Three Sisters Whiskey Bar
    Three Sisters Whiskey Bar

    See all

    Tiki Pete - musicvenues - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...