Thoroughly enjoyable tiki bar! I am getting into tiki bars. And this one, was a great new discovery. I was shopping in the afternoon in Walnut Creek, and happened to stumble upon Tiki Tom's. This one was designed by Bamboo Ben and is certainly bespoke and wonderful! We met several other people who are tiki lovers and had conversation around which were the best tiki bars around. Great place! Great crowd! read more

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Unfortunately, I had a very uncomfortable and embarrassing experience at Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek involving my trained service dog. We had barely sat down and had not even had a chance to look at the menu when an employee approached us and told me that "the law" required my service dog to stay on the floor underneath the table. I explained that he is a very small service dog trained to respond to symptoms related to my disability and needs to remain close to me. He was on my lap, not on the restaurant's furniture or table. Instead of listening to my explanation, another employee came over with her phone already in hand to show us what she believed the law said. Both employees stood at our table repeatedly arguing with us about where my service dog was legally required to be. One employee even brought up having a quadriplegic family member with a service dog as justification for why she knew the rules. Every disability and service animal is different, and I found that comparison unnecessary and dismissive of what I was explaining about my own needs. The entire interaction made me feel singled out and embarrassed in front of other customers. Eventually, because the situation had become so uncomfortable, we had a family member take my service dog to our car and stay with him just to end the confrontation. That meant I was separated from the service animal specifically trained to assist me. Even after we agreed to remove him, the employees continued lecturing us. Afterward, we reviewed the U.S. Department of Justice's ADA guidance ourselves. The guidance states that generally a service dog must stay on the floor or the person may carry the dog, and it even provides an example involving a small service dog that needs to remain close to its handler to perform its disability-related work. I was never asking for my dog to sit on restaurant furniture or be placed on the table. What bothered me most was not simply being approached about a service animal, it was how the entire situation was handled. I should not have been made to feel like I had to publicly defend my disability-related need for my service dog just to sit down and have dinner. I hope management takes this experience seriously, reviews its service-animal policy, and provides employees with appropriate ADA training. Customers with disabilities and their service animals deserve to be treated respectfully and discreetly. read more

Came here last week after bar hopping around so we were already pretty tipsy. But we definitely enjoyed our drinks here. The decor is so cute! Felt like we were back in hawaii again! I do wish the drinks came out on the tiki cups though. Our bartender was super nice and told us to come back next week for the happy hour, but we have not made it out yet. We do plan on it. I want to try the different foods next time. Our drinks were so strong and delicious! read more

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Fun place with lots of Hawaii style decor! It feels like you are on vacation here. Lots of different drinks and food options. I came for the coconut shrimp and lumpia and tried a mai Thai and banana hammock. Drinks are strong! Good friendly service. They do take a credit card right away to charge your order. Definitely going back. read more

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Came in after having dinner at rooftop in Walnut Creek. Been here before but made a good choice to come back for a nightcap. I can't even tell you what I ordered as it was late, dark, loud and the dranks were dranking lol. Our bartender was Shirley (if I remember correctly. Forgive me if I'm wrong) but she was super sweet and informative about the drinks. I've been here twice before for the food and most likely return to give it another try with a more thorough review. read more

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I had the most amazing birthday experience at Tiki Tom's! My wife surprised me with dinner, so I had no idea we were coming, which made it even more special. The ambiance is absolutely incredible, but what truly made the night unforgettable was the exceptional service. Alicia went above and beyond from the moment we sat down. She recommended the perfect food and drinks, checked on us throughout the evening, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Then she completely surprised me by bringing out sparklers, dimming the lights, and having the music turned up while everyone wished me a happy birthday. It wasn't just great customer service--it was the kind of experience that creates lifelong memories. Alicia deserves to be recognized for the outstanding job she does. Employees like her are the reason customers come back and recommend Tiki Tom's to others. Thank you, Alicia, for making my birthday so incredibly special. We will definitely be back! read more

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Came here with my wife, a fellow yelper and her partner. We all had a long week and it was a pre-bday turnup because my bday is 7/7. Our waitress was Erica (May be spelled differently). She was very attentive, knowledgeable, warm, and overall fantastic. We tried the seasonal corn appetizer. It was delicious. For my entree, I had the garlic chili shrimp (No pineapples and mild spice level). It came with coconut rice and that was not a match. I swapped the rice for regular. They were very accomodating to all my requests. My eye had the pork bowl (I think that's what it is called). The pork had a smokey taste. She stated it was delicious. We had some wings that they lit tableside. They were really good. For dessert, my wife had the pineapple dole whip with a shot of brandy. I received a birthday song along with Tiramisu cake. I did not eat the cake, but everyone said it was good. My wife had a regular mai tai and I had the ultimate. Both were delicious. Next, we tried the ...zombie. it is the highest alcohol level drink you can have. You can only order up to 2. It comes with a warning label....lol. Honestly, it was a good drink. We were not left feeling tipsy tho. However, that's just me. We them all had some shots to end the night at this spot. read more

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I kept hearing about Tiki Tom's and decided it was time to go! I always love drinks at a tiki bar and this was definitely no exception. Great drinks, great food, immaculate vibes. It's a bit darker than some other Tiki bars, and a bit more cramped so it can get loud inside. But it was such a great trip. Very nice service, and for my birthday we got the volcano with sparklers and some lollipops. All in all it was a lot of fun to go and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Drinks were fantastic and food was better than expected - definitely gets crowded around the evening but walking in works just fine if you get in early enough without a reservation. Note: there is a convenient parking lot on the roof but you'll have to pay. read more

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Such a cool place, I have known about this place for years and why I hadn't gone sooner I really don't know. Me and a coworker went after work for snacks and a drink sand wow this place is really cool, as soo n as you walk in your engulfed in Tiki vibes. The place isn't that big and it fills up super fast so try to get there early. We showed up at about 5:00 pm and when we left the line was super long and we over heard the waitress telling people the wait was well over an hour. Now I'll need to take the whole family back here the kids will love it and my husband is a huge Tiki fan! Just go early evening you gotta heck this place out! read more

Tiki Tom’s - Tiki Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We just had a delightful dinner at Tiki Tom's. What an experience! Alisha was our waitress and she was excellent. She answered all of our questions about drinks and dishes. She was extremely personable and charming. The food was outstanding and we ordered a lot. Way too much to list. The menu is extensive and you can't go wrong. Our drinks were exactly what we wanted. And we ordered two desserts to top off the evening. We were a party of four and had a wonderful night. Parking is easy as there's several structures nearby. We'll be back!! Thank you! read more

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The dude and I love niche bars, and this one delivered on atmosphere. The drinks were fire literally had one served on fire, which automatically earns points. Great music, fun energy, and the staff was friendly and welcoming without being overbearing. The food wasn't our favorite, so we'd come back more for drinks than dinner. It is on the pricier side, but you're paying for the experience, not just the pour. If you're into themed bars, strong cocktails, and a good night out, this spot is worth checking out. read more

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I love a good tiki bar, and not only was the tiki theme on point but the food was really good. Got some drinks (some on fire) as well as some food and was super happy. Super friendly staff and even left with a mug. Definitely will be back. read more

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Best bar in Walnut Creek! True tiki experience , such a vibe. Bring your friends or a date here will be coming back for sure!!

We had a reservation for 6 but arrived early. We were seated and attended to immediately. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The ambience is super fun and feels like your someplace far and tropical. The food was served hot and delicious. Everyone in our party enjoyed their dish and the drinks were top notch. I definitely will go back! read more

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This bar is such a fun time, especially during the holidays. It was our first time visiting this week, and we knew it was going to be a great time when people were lined up 10 minutes before 4pm, when they open. It was such an experience walking in to a tiki room with beachy Santa vibes wherever you go. We ordered from the post card QR code menu, very cute, and because we'd already eaten we just ordered drinks, but the food orders smelled sooooo good whiffing past us while we were waiting for our drinks! I was stuck between the pina colada and the dole whip with rum. I went with the house made pina colada as is it was highly recommended by the staff and I'm so glad I did! I also ordered the Crimson Tide - a tequila based cocktail with lime, orgeat, strawberry and hibiscus. It was a cool drink to order, it came with a sugar cube on fire. Definitely come check this place out for the holiday season! read more

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Jordan and Erica were killing it at the bar. Best service and attention to detail. Can't wait to try their meals but have only be here for their drinks. 10/10 chili and very attentive service love this place will deff be back. Shirley was a sweet heart and worked really well with her co workers to take care of us. New favorite place read more

One word to start this review, WOW!!!!! I did not expect Tiki Tom's to go this hard... The decorating here is QUITE incredible... For this not being on a ton of tiki nerd radars, I think it's just a matter of time before this place blows up. To start, the food here is pretty great, and there is a quite large variety of stuff. We did it family style, all ordered something different, and shared it like a holiday dinner. The drinks, TONS of options, almost too many.... Everything we got was solid, very boozy, and we left a little cross eyed... I absolutely will come back, give this place a try, even if you arent a tiki nut... read more

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I was just here on Halloween with my sisters and we had the time of our lives. My sisters and I were all dressed in our costumes. My older sister was Stuart from MadTV, I was Sangyeon from The Boyz Maverick music video and my younger sister was dressed as a Breaking Bad character. Anyhow, we went here for dinner and it was spectacular. Our waitress was super nice and even took our picture. For drinks, we got mocktails and I believe a cocktail too. I got a Castaway Cooler mocktails, my older sister got the Kunu's POG and I can't remember if my younger sister got a mocktail or cocktail. Anyhow, other than the fact that our drinks were amazing, food was just as amazing. We got the lumpia, which was spectacular. I got myself the poke tacos, my younger sister got some kind of burger I don't recall which one, I think it was limited. Anyhow, everything about Tiki Tom's was amazing. I will come back for sure. read more

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We had a great time! Food was delicious, drinks were fun, though they were a little light on the alcohol. I had the Dole whip with a shot of dark rum. It was very good, especially once I mixed in the rum. The wings were sweet and the presentation of them was spectacular! Service was fine, our server was attentive and nice. It was a busy Saturday night, so it can be hard to judge on those nights. read more

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Amazing food. And also amazing drinks. AND amazing atmosphere. Food stole the show. Ironically good for a tiki bar. Highly recommend.

My family had a fantastic time. We love tiki themed restaurants and Tiki Tom's has been our list for a while. So glad we were finally able to try it out. While there is no kids menu, there are plenty of items that kids enjoy so we had no issues. The service was fantastic we showed up at opening and everything came out fast. The inside is beautifully themed and my kids thought it was so fun they already asked to go back. All of the food we ordered was delicious and we would get it again. The only thing to watch out for is the walnut creeky tiki drink was different than I expected. I didn't think it would be creamy by looking at the ingredients but it was definitely more of a dessert drink. Still delicious though! We will be back soon. read more

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We wandered in on a whim while shopping and we're so glad we did. The place is decked out with vibrant tiki themed decorations and festive Christmas lights, creating an inviting atmosphere. Christmas music filled the air, adding to lively vibe. At one point the lights dimmed and the sounds of Polynesian drums echoed throughout the bar as they brought out what appeared to be a birthday dessert. What a fun place to celebrate! As someone whose doesn't drink, I appreciate it when their mocktail game is on point. I loved the Coco Loco which consisted of Coca-Cola, coconut & lime. Simple but delicious! We definitely want to come back and try the food! So glad we came across this vibey lil spot. read more

Tiki Tom’s - Coco Loco (Coca-Cola with coconut & lime) - Tiki Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

To start, a big shout out and thank you to our waiter, River Jordan. He provided excellent service throughout our visit and was very knowledgeable of the menu. River Jordan definitely deserves recognition for his hard work! This was our first time at Tiki Tom's, and I was craving island-inspired drinks and food--this spot was exactly what I needed. I also want to add how nice the decor is inside. It's dark, but it gives Tiki vibes. There is a parking garage nearby given that street parking is impossible especially during dinner and weekends. For drinks, I went with the Mac Makua Kane (The Mac Daddy), while my significant other chose the Benzombie. Warning: the Benzombie is no joke -- a sip probably would make me drunk. For the appetizers, I recommend the Loco Moco Gyoza and Puri Puri Pagan Wings. Both delicious and should've ordered more. For the main course, I tried the Ahi Tuna Bowl and my bf ordered the Loco Moco. Don't leave without getting the dole whip and haupia tiramisu! Our first experience dining here was fantastic and we are eager to return and try more of the menu items. read more

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Fun place to have a birthday celebration! We saw many tables have a mini volcano with sparkler being presented where they shut most of the lights in the dining room, play a thunderstorm sound and loud Polynesian drum music. My friend's husband chose this restaurant to celebrate his wife's birthday & it's kid friendly too (their kids are 11 & 14) & there are menu items to please the kids too. No reservations are available on weekends so arrive early if possible. It's not a large restaurant so groups with more than 6 people may have a long wait. We waited about 25 minutes & walked around nearby bookstore until our table was ready. We shared coconut shrimp (easy to eat because they were on a skewer) & spam musubi to start. Spam musubi was nice & crispy & not too salty. Coconut shrimp was perfect crispy & flavorful too. I had the loco moco for my entree & it's served with a slice of spam & mushrooms, & the gravy is a bit different than the traditional loco moco I'm accustomed to in Hawaii but it's still good. The rice was not as fluffy as I'm used to but the gravy helped the rice out. For dessert, we shared the haupia tiramisu which had a light coconut flavor & the mango panna cotta. They added the sparkler to the tiramisu dessert for our birthday celebration. Service was warm & friendly. Parking is available in a nearby lot (you have to drive up a ramp) & pay meters are in front of each spot. read more

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So many great dishes and drinks! Came here for my friend's birthday lunch. Parking was not a problem in the garage behind the restaurant. We had reservations and got seated right away, but it took us awhile to pick from their extensive menu because everything sounded so delicious and fun. We ordered drinks and a few items to share. My fav was their puri puri wings served table-side flambé style! Service was fast and friendly. The decor felt like we were on a tropical vacay complete with thundering volcano. Such a fun vibe! I highly recommend! read more

Food and drinks are fire. Service and ambiance were a 10/10. Tiki Tom's has really stepped up their game. read more

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Surprises in life are hard to come by, especially good ones. This place was an amazing surprise. It was off to a good start the moment I stepped into the dark cozy themed tiki bar. I was taking a break from shopping and wanted to try something different from the generic restaurants and bars in the Walnut Creek area and this hit the spot. But, really the best part was the food! Don't get me wrong, the drinks were spot on tiki drinks but my shock was the delicious Kalua pork with mango cucumber slaw (pro tip, ask for more slaw and less rice). It's was gourmet quality!!! I'll be back to try some of the other dishes with husband and friends in tow. Hope you guys decide to open up the outdoor area for happy hour...summer is coming. read more

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SO MUCH FUN!!! Came here for a girls night and it was the best choice we could have made!! Please note that the dining area is dim and they play loud sounds to celebrate birthdays and special occasions- it is super fun, but wouldn't be your cup of tea if you're looking for a quiet dining experience. Around us were lots of adult birthday parties and adult friend groups. We came Friday around 6:30pm. They don't do reservations on Fridays or Saturdays but luckily they still had a few tables available. The staff said they usually get busier around 7/7:30pm. The space is decorated all over and the tiki theme is executed perfectly. Their menu choices for food and drinks are plentiful- everyone can find something they like. The chili garlic shrimp was sweet and spicy and we loved it. The ribs were perfectly cooked and had the BEST crispy brussel sprouts on the side. The portions were good! We all really enjoyed our drinks. The service was great and fast and we had a great time here. Already looking to come back and show this spot to more friends! read more

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4.65/5 Extremely well done tiki bar in Walnut Creek! This spot has a lovely ambience and the service and attention we got were top notch. We had the coconut shrimp appetizer and the drunken noodles and honey walnut shrimp for entrees, per the recommendation of our server. Alicia, who was our server, did an excellent job in taking care of us. She was warm hospitable and welcoming. She definitely added to the whole overall experience! As first timers this definitely won't be our first time. read more

Tiki Tom’s - Coconut shrimp and castaway cooler - Tiki Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Excellent food and drinks.. Perfect for a date night or with a group of friends. A little dark and cozy and when it's somebody's birthday, thunder and lightning and a festive Eno with sparklers comes to your table. Hope you like Tootsie Rolls! The food is delicious and plated very nicely. It's a mix of Thai and Hawaiian fare. Perfect for gluten-free to vegetarians to meat eaters. But the drinks are where it's at! Can't go wrong with the classic Mai but there's so many great ones to choose from as well as non-alcoholic versions of things. Would definitely come back again! read more

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We came here as a large party and reserved the table months in advance for a retirement party - the vibes are great and the food is pretty good. They had the firecracker volcano and the sound effects which was fun and the drinks were in cute cups. The service was pretty good, all things considered and they have a happy hour. There are two parking garages nearby and street parking. I would budget time if headed out here for dinner bc the traffic builds up. read more

One of my go to bars In Walnut Creek. The drinks are great, vibes are there and staff is nice. The food is also a must try. The drunken noodles are my personal favorite. read more

Had a pretty negative recent experience at Tiki Tom's despite having been a big fan over the course of many years. I made a reservation and arrived with a group of five people (groups of five or more include gratuity), and we were seated. Our server was a young woman who had quite a snappy behavior towards us. After we looked at the menu, many of us wanted to try the frozen piña colada. I joked with my friends that I had come to Tiki Tom's about four months ago, and that their frozen machine was broken, so imagine if it was broken again! When our server came to take the order she in fact stated plainly that their machine was broken. I said how funny, when I came here several months ago it was still broken. She was snappy and said it's still broken and that's how it is. Also, we are all an older and married looking bunch, but after the frozen piña colada exchange, she insisted we all show her our IDs. That's understandable, maybe we could have been sub-21-year olds dressed up as old folks at a tiki bar on a weeknight. Unfortunately for us, one of us forgot our ID (digital version not accepted), and we were told that none of us could order drinks. Fair enough, we decided that not having the frozen piña colada wasn't worth the stay, so we decided to leave. Before leaving, however, a group at another table of younger looking folks commented that it was ridiculous that we got our IDs checked, because they did not. Pretty ridiculous, did not feel worth a continued battle. Disappointing experience given that I've had several positive experiences here in the past. Not sure I will be coming back anytime soon. If you're going to have a broken frozen piña colada machine, maybe don't list it on your menu over the course of several months. read more

This place is amazing I will never get tired of it , it's easily on my top 10 the theme is very relaxing the service is top notch and one of the best burgers I've ever had if you give this place a try I recommend the burger 10/10 every time I would give 6 stars if I could read more

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Always a cool experience here that's local i love tiki bar vibe is so cool and have got lucky every time with waiting for table here. They have a long drink menu with fun drinks and cups and some food bites that are nice when your starving, good spot for conversations but no dancing music or space if that's what your looking for. I think it's always worth a visit especially if u have a visitor in town! read more

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Jen & Jazz were absolutely amazing! Super fun bar and the customer service is above and beyond read more

Tiki Tom’s - Tiki Bars Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came here to catch up with my girlfriends and we enjoyed it. Although a small space, it's super cozy and the energy is great- very lively. The drinks were really good and mines came with some sort of flame! It's a fusion menu. The positions were huge and so many of us end up packing our food to go. Service was a little slow but the server did let us know it's his first night. There was a small hiccup with additional charges but was resolved after a few days. Overall, cool spot. read more

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Wow! An actual late night spot I can recommend in downtown Walnut Creek that serves a blend of traditional and creative cocktail drinks AND food. *Ding ding ding*. Been meaning to check out this place for some time, and I guess between missing dinner and looking for some late night eats on a Saturday night, Tiki Tom's fit the bill! Since we came after 10 PM, we got the "happy hour eats" menu (happy hour in spirit, but not in price). Got the Birria French Dip, which was so good! Beef marinated in birria, hashbrowns, cheese, and onions was like brunch rolled into a sandwich that you could dip in a delectable au jus dipping sauce. Haven't had anything quite a like it, but would definitely order again! Drinks-wise, the Walnut Creeki Tiki was a winner: banana, coconut, walnut, cocoa bitters, spiced rum, and nicely alcoholic. I downed it so quickly yet felt it shortly after. They really got the ambiance down. Not sure how it looked prior to renovation, but they utilized the space well and the screen displays make the place feel more expansive. I liked how they showcased how different films have involved tiki culture/merch into their films. Would love to come back for dinner some time to try their actual dinner entrees! read more

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Came here for a fun date night with friends. Super cute Hawaiian themed restaurant that's been here forEVER! They are under new management and is the happening place! Every table was taken and while we're were there, there was a steady crowd that came though. The food is tasty and they give attention to detail with cute decorations or flowers on the plate. Love their reuse of SPAM cans to hold the French fries. Although we had our dedicated server, it seemed like all the servers take care of everyone as we had multiple people checking on us and making sure we were doing well and enjoying ourselves. If you're looking for some good Hawaiian food and want to pretend you're on an island vacation for a bit, head to Tiki Tom's! read more

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