Tiki Bars
Bloody Mary's
French Polynesia
Opened in 1979.
A somewhat Polynesian Pop tiki bar and restaurant right on the main island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia.
It features a thatched roof, open sides, white sand floor, wooden slab tables and stools made of coconut stumps. Some carved tikis are on site that look like they could have come out of Oceanic Arts in Whittier, CA. Mary's has been visited by many celebrities over the years and the bar is proud to showcase their carved "walls of fame" with each celebrity's name -- some of whom have performed impromptu shows for the bar.
They also serve as a venue for traditional dance groups.
*NOTE: Bloody Mary's Bora Bora is slated for a grand re-opening in October 2026, as part of the newly constructed Hotel Bloody Mary's Bora Bora. The iconic bar and restaurant closed in September 2023 for renovations and hotel construction, but is promised to re-open with a significant upgrade while retaining its old charm.
Hula Hula Tiki Bar - Orange Beach
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States (Closed)
Opened in the late 2000s, Hula Hula Tiki Bar was part of North Shore Grill & Deli, owned by Joey Ward. There were tikis and bamboo, and the grill served burgers and more. It closed in 2012.
South Shore Tiki Lounge
Kihei, Hawaii, United States
Opened @ 2006.
A tiki bar & restaurant, tucked into a shopping center in Kihei. The decor is a mix of Polynesian Pop and surfing, with plenty of bamboo and some tikis. The inside portion is nice and dark, and there is a spacious outdoor patio. They have other things on their menu but are primarily known for their pizza. Beach Bumz is in the same shopping center.
Beach Bumz
Kihei, Hawaii, United States
Beach Bumz is a small store within a shopping center in Kihei, selling tourist items, including plenty of tiki mugs and other items of interest to the modern tikiphile. In the same shopping center as South Shore Tiki Lounge.
Mai Tai Lounge - Lahaina
Lahaina, Hawaii, United States (Closed)
This bar and restaurant overlooking the ocean opened in downtown Lahaina in 2008. The decor was light on tiki, but they did offer a custom tiki mug for sale in the traditional three-face bucket style.
Mai Tai Lounge closed in 2013, and the location became Koa's Seaside Grill, which then became Koa 156º, and then closed as well. As of 2022 this site appears to be hosting a Del Sol sunglasses and clothing store.
Lanai Hawaiian Food
São João, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Closed)
Lanai Hawaiian Food was a restaurant in the Auxiliadora neighborhood of Porto Alegre. It was opened by Sarah Wojahn in June 2010, and closed in January 2015. The space was sleek and modern, yet still warm thanks to careful lighting and a smattering of bamboo trim. Two large, pale, Hawaiian tikis overlooked the dining room. The food was upscale, modern Hawaiian.
The Waterfront Restaurant
Redwood City, California, United States (Closed)
Opened in 1973.
This old school restaurant was also known by the names "Harbor House" (a previous name) and "Pete's Harbor" (the name of the harbor where the restaurant resides). The entry was flanked by two large, old wooden tikis that were a bit rotted and termite ridden, but were still gorgeous. The entry was covered by thatch, and the building had a nautical feel. The tiki apparently ended by the time you were inside, though.
The restaurant closed for good at the end of 2012, the property fated for redevelopment.
The Banana Hut Hawaiian BBQ
Eureka, California, United States (Closed)
The Banana Hut started out in 2004 as a simple fair-food shack selling banana fritters and ice cream. In 2009, owners Ken and Fatima Evans expanded into a full restaurant in downtown Eureka.
In 2011, they were able to purchase the remains of the interior of Chicago's Kona Kai, and planned to expand to add a tiki bar and banquet room.
The restaurant had plenty of thatch and a scattering of smaller tiki masks on the walls, with a bright and airy modern surf feel. The food was Hawaiian cuisine with all the plate lunch favorites, and tropical cocktails were available.
Closed in August 2020.
Tahiti Village Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Tahiti Village is a resort south of the Las Vegas Strip (near the airport). It opened in 2007.
This large resort has timeshared and hotel rooms, and originally had the Tahiti Joe's tiki-themed restaurant on-site (closed in 2014).
The Village's current (as of 2021) bar is 17° South Booze and Bites, which is only lightly tropically themed, but does offer a cocktail menu.
Cocktails are also available at their poolside bar, The Sand Box.
There were some large tikis that spit water in the resort's pool and lazy river area - but from recent reports, these may have been removed.
Every Sunday is a Mermaid show at the Main Pool from 11 am - 12 pm.
The resort offers a shuttle to the Strip.
They have offered CheekyTiki brand tiki mugs in the past with heat decals for their location.
Tahiti Joe's - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Closed)
Tahiti Joe's opened in 2007 as the on-site restaurant for the Tahiti Village Resort & Spa. This restaurant was more heavily tiki than the surrounding resort, with some large, modern carvings, and more traditional carved wall pieces. It closed in May 2014.
Tiki Tiki Shinjuku
Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Japan (Closed)
This location was opened March 21, 1981.
Tiki Tiki Shinjuku was an elaborate Polynesian-themed restaurant right in the bustling center of Shinjuku in Tokyo. There were multiple dining rooms, a large counter, and floor shows. Drinks were served in tiki mugs and available in exclusive Tiki Tiki mugs.
Some decor was provided by Oceanic Arts.
Appears to have closed September 6th, 2021, according to their Instagram account.
There is a sister location, Tiki Tiki Yokohama.
Tiki No
Los Angeles, California, United States
Tiki No is a bar in the San Fernando Valley; it had initial soft openings in October 2010 and opened a few weeks later in early November. The "No" in the name is a reference to it being in North Hollywood.
The interior is by Bamboo Ben. The building is at a corner, with lit tiki torches. The interior has several large, but cozy, upholstered booths with thatched roofs, and the walls are lined with lots of bamboo. The bar has several large tiki carvings. There is a small outdoor smoking patio, which is not heavily themed.
A small menu of tropical drinks are available, a mix of classics and their own creations, including some served in tiki mugs.