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    Trader Vics

    3.3 (178 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Spam Musubi
    Stephanie C.

    service was incredible. good spam musubi but unfortunately found a black hair in my soda. Overpriced airport food to be expected. nice quick spot though.

    Koana puffer and sea dreams
    Megan A.

    For the convenience of being at the airport - 5/5 But given it is at an airport, this location meets all the airport parameters. You get lesser versions, smaller quantities for a higher price point. The food is aiiight. Filling savory dishes that do the job. I think the breakfast may not be their strong point. The loco moco turned out to sadly be on the bland side. The gravy was nearly flavorless. The eggs were decent. The drinks are wonderful and fun. This is the real reason to go. Very fun, tons of variety so you can make choices to align with your preferences within the tiki wheelhouse. The fun tiki mugs are one of my favorite parts. Lots of seating of a variety. Nice spot to chill while waiting for a flight. Would def recommend for the drinks!

    This was their watered down Cosmo with HALF a lime.
    KC C.

    The WORST bar in and outside of the airport. DO not go here. They cannot make a drink to save their lives. If you are desperate and have no choice, stick to a beer or wine/champs; they can't mess that up. We ordered a cosmo that not only didn't come in the proper glass, but it tasted like water. $22 for WATER. The 3-sipper Mai Tai overfilled with ice was not good. And service was horrible. First and last time I will be having a drink here.

    The Original Mai Tai
    Tan P.

    In normally don't rate airport restaurants this high, but this restaurant is worth the visit. The menu is different and fun compared to a typical airport restaurant. The food and drinks are creative and good. The prices are a little high, but on par with other airport restaurants. The service is quick and attentive. The ambiance is great and offers a good tiki bar experience.

    Katie R.

    Had some time to kill before a flight so stopped in for a drink. The tables were closed off and they were doing bar service only, but luckily there were multiple seats open at the bar. They have a great variety of tiki drinks, I wasn't feeling something super sweet so I went with a glass of Prosecco. My mom ended up getting the keoke coffee, which I took a taste of and really enjoyed - would definitely order this in the future! There was only one bartender working so service wasn't the fastest, but our bartender was very friendly. Not the best stop to make if you're in a hurry, but if you have time, this is probably the best place to get a drink in the airport.

    mongolian short rib bowl
    Jessica R.

    Food was delicious and memorable. Ordered the mongolian short rib bowl over a bed of rice. Service was warm, attentive and consistent, though not too busy on a Tuesday at noon. Clean, good atmosphere and smooth experience. I left thinking "I would bring friends here".

    Kailua pork panini
    Amber G.

    My crew member and I really enjoyed the Kailua pork panini! It was pretty good for airport food. We doctored it up some, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED- we put the chips they bring on the sandwich, asked for the garlic "sauce" they have.... Dumped that on there, and sriracha sauce. That combo made the sandwich They serve it with fresh juicy pineapple slices. Salmon bowl across the table looked good but we asked the couple and they said they were awful. So glad we got the pork Also the bread was so good! Perfectly buttered and grilled! Excellent

    Ryan L.

    It's fun to have a Trader Vics in the airport. The drinks are awesome. The food is very meh.

    Breakfast
    Katharine A.

    The first time I came here, I had the salmon bowl and it was delicious with great customer service. This time, not so much. It was early morning and they were very slow, but still took about 10 minutes for someone to take my order. When she came over to do this there was no greetings, just "are you ready? What do you want?". I don't need cheer with my breakfast, but at least a decent greeting would be nice. Totally different experience from the first time. (October 6th). Food arrived, and she plopped it down in front of me, didn't ask if I needed anything just grabbed salt and pepper and walked away.i had ordered spam eggs and rice instead of potatoes. I received undercooked bacon and dry scrambled eggs. Definitely not impressed like the first time, would not return for breakfast.

    Sea Dreams
    Leslie C.

    I got to the airport way too early and wanted a drink. I got to sit next to the window and watch planes taking off and landing as I sipped. I am normally really frugal, but sprung for the Sea Dreams cocktail. The drink was super strong and just what I was looking for! They were cool with me not getting anything to drink and weren't pushy at all. Perfect place to sit, relax, and wait before my flight.

    View from inside

    If you're looking for a little island escape without leaving town, this Hawaiian-themed restaurant totally delivers! The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and full of tropical charm--from the decor to the music to the friendly staff who make you feel right at home. The rum tiki drinks are a highlight--creative, flavorful, and just the right amount of strong. Served in fun mugs with great presentation, they really add to the experience. I tried one of their house specialties and loved every sip. The poke here is incredibly fresh and flavorful--easily some of the best I've had. Perfectly seasoned with high-quality fish and delicious toppings that complement without overpowering. Pair that with a cold draft beer, and you've got a perfect combo. This place nails it with both food and drinks. Great for a casual night out, a fun date, or just satisfying your craving for island-inspired eats. Can't wait to come back!

    Tuna poke bowl
    Leslie B.

    This review is for Trader Vics at the San Jose airport. My husband and I arrived at the airport a little ahead of time for our flight back home, having not had time to eat at all that day. I also hadn't even had any coffee, which is rare for me. I was hoping to find something relatively healthy, and some coffee at the same time. I was thinking about getting coffee from one of the coffee shops and crarrying it into one of the airport restaurants, but Trader Vics advertised several different flavors of iced coffee on the menu, and I saw salads, wraps and poke bowls, so I was sold. The food was pricey, as airport food always is. The restaurant was actually cute, with tiki cups and decorations all around, as well as a large window, covering the back of the seating area. I am not sure what possessed me to buy raw fish in an airport, but I chose the tuna poke bowl. It came with a side of guacamole, which was a little strange, but I guess avocado is often a staple with poke. It was OK... not bad actually, and was actually pretty fresh. I will not say that it was brimming with flavor, and had I not been in the airport, I wouldn't have paid that much for a very basic bowl. It was nice to have a small orchid flower decorating the bowl. The coffee was disappointing. I asked for the almond iced coffee, which had some sort of cute-sounding name on the menu. Basically, they had pre-made iced coffee and a few flavors of generic syrup. It had sounded much better on the menu. As I do not like overly sweet drinks, I asked for just one pump of the almond syrup. It was not great, but it served the purpose, and I was able to have my daily coffee. My husband had a chicken salad wrap with potato chips. His take is that it was fine, but certainly nothing he would seek out in the future. The food is pre-made and pre-packaged, not freshly made or put together. All in all, I think Trader Vics filled its purposes, as we no longer were hungry. It was also probably healthier ( and more expensive) than regular fast food would have been.

    Nice selection , but little on tap. Still a great spot to hand and eat.
    Aj C.

    Always the spot when traveling. Everyone is always nice and accommodating. I even ate here getting back from a trip instead of going out into the city.

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    They reuse chips. Gross as f. Asked why the chips have black sauce on it and he said it's from the glove touching pork. Wtf

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    Ask the Community - Trader Vics

    Is the kitchen open until 9? We have a layover at SJC and land at 8:30, so I'm not sure if we can…

    yes the close at 9 pm. Same time all week.

    Do i need to buy an airplane ticket to go into the restaurant?

    Yes. It is through security near the gates

    Any hot food served?

    Not right now. Only pre packaged food.

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    4.2(649 reviews)
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    Had Keep Calm and Crab On, Stuffed French Toast, Chicken & Waffles, Pipikaula Ribs and Flatbread…read morefor appetizer. This is more than just eating; it's a dining experience. Keep Calm and Crab On is their version of Crab Benedict. Everything about this Benedict is special and unique. Instead of the traditional lemony hollandaise sauce, it had a brown butter hollandaise. The brown butter's nutty and slight sweetness complemented the crab flavor that you can still taste the crab instead of getting overpowered by the sauce. They use loose real crab meat; not the crab patty type so no fillers. Really good amount of minced crab meat that it's nicely proportioned with the biscuit. Instead of English muffin, they use a big scallion biscuit. The biscuit was toasty on the bottom and the rest was moist with little pockets of honey. The poached egg's yolk was a bit more cooked than the traditional jelly or runny yolk but it did not make this dish any less yummy. Crispy hashbrown on disk shaped. Every part was great. 5/5 stars. The best Crab Benedict I've had and I've had quite a few. The waffle in the Chicken and Waffle was very crispy but at the same time almost flaky. It was not the dense fluffy type but it was easy to eat. It's like a cross between a croissant and waffle. The syrup was lighter than the thick pancake syrup. The waffle is 5/5 stars. The Chicken part of this dish is basically like a Taiwanese popcorn chicken that you can get from a boba place. Bite sized dark meat chicken battered and fried. Served with Sriracha mayo type sauce and syrup. 3/4 stars. The Stuffed French Toast tasted like lemon meringue pie. Sweet lemony filling. The French Toast itself was fluffy but at the same time nicely soaked in custard. Slight cinnamon flavor. It came with a thick slice of bacon which is more like a slice of grilled pork belly that was buttery and umami. 4/5 stars. The Pipikaula Ribs plate had 3 slices of bone in short ribs, kimchee fried rice and two over medium eggs. The short ribs were grilled and looked like the sweet Korean BBQ short ribs but it's more savory with peppery flavor rather than sweet. Tender meat. The genorously portioned Kimchee rice was mostly spicy. 3.5/5 stars because the Kimchee was too spicy to fully enjoy the dish. The Flatbread appetizer had a good amount of mozzarella cheese melted on top soft fluffy flatbread with salty prosciutto slice in between. Topped with perfectly poached egg. Wish they offer fountain soda vs bottled ones. Each dish was eye so pleasing that couldn't wait to dig into it as soon as they landed on the table. Staff, Anna Lisa, was very pleasant and just made us felt comfortable; which was important because it's our first time dining here. Nice comfortable dining room with high ceiling and big windows. Great food with quality ingredients and thoughtfully put together menu, welcoming staff, relaxed ambiance. Will definitely return.

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    The ambiance and décor are nice -- and that's about where the positives end. When we sat down and…read moreopened the menu, several items were crossed out or scribbled over, so the food options I had seen on Yelp were no longer available. We had two different servers come to our table who didn't seem to be communicating with each other. As a result, we never received an order of sliders, yet they still appeared on our bill. The bartender also struggled with very basic cocktails. A simple cosmopolitan and a lemon drop -- both extremely common drinks -- seemed to cause confusion, which was surprising. As for the food, it was nothing memorable. One friend ordered a smash burger that was so smashed it included the bun, which I've never seen before. The wings I ordered were small and underwhelming -- five wings for $15 felt overpriced and disappointing. Overall, I don't understand how this place has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp. I left pretty disappointed. The only thing that seems to keep people coming back is the scantily clad servers rather than the food or service.

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