According to its designers, "The Bamboo Room by Trader Vic’s, located within the stylish Esmé Miami Beach Hotel at 1438 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach, offers a seductive atmosphere where the past and present collide. Spanning 1,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, the lounge can accommodate up to 50 seated guests. Inspired by the original Trader Vic’s Bamboo Room, this venue pays homage to classic tiki culture while incorporating contemporary design elements. Its accents, tropical décor and innovative cocktail menu create an exotic, escapist ambiance that transports guests to a different era."
For tikiphiles and Trader Vic's fans, they may find the "contemporary design elements" means a stripped-down atmosphere without all the flotsam and jetsam, carvings, and tapa cloth they've come to appreciate at other Trader Vic's locations -- just another fine dining environment, but with an impressive array of cocktails served in Trader Vic's tiki mugs and food supplied by Sushi Bar next door.
Still, that sounds pretty darn good. It may not be as immersive a tiki space as traditional Trader Vics locations, but with excellent food and drinks, it appears they are off to a fine start.