This is a later incarnation of Pantley's Pagan Hut in Depoe Bay. The structure is now gone; a timeshare complex is in its place.

The Kon Tiki Lounge (no relation to the Steven Crane Kon-Tiki chain) is a classic original tiki bar. Open since 1961 according to the old Critiki site (January 30th, 1962 according to the Arizona Daily Star and 1963 according to the Kon Tiki website), the Kon Tiki Lounge has seen modern-day Tucson grow up around it on all sides. It is tucked back a bit on its busy street, surrounded by strip malls and small office buildings. The small-looking building feels a bit out-of-place. There is an almost lush little garden area out front, with tikis and a small "water feature" -- Tucson's arid climate wouldn't easily support a pond, so a tiled mosaic pond is in its place, with a small walkable bridge over it. To the left of the building was a great old Milan Guanko tiki originally purchased from Gray's Nursery and which was eventually brought in to the outdoor patio area for its protection.

Inside, the restaurant is dark and mysterious, with no windows, and much of the original decor still in place. A former aviary behind the bar is a jarring flash of light -- it used to house parrots, then a lizard cage, now it is used as an outdoor patio space. Large bamboo, gorgeous light fixtures, and tikis aplenty are throughout. The room is structured with smaller sub-rooms encased by bamboo and thatch dividers, giving a feeling of coziness and mystery.

The menus are standard fare for an old tiki bar -- barbecue ribs & similar items for food, and lots of tropical drinks (though a bit on the sweet & sugary side).

Today, the Kon Tiki's future continues to look very bright. It has been kept open through the years with a never-ending supply of college kids who love the place and keep it packed on weekends. These people are who we have to thank for keeping the place alive, but it's a bit more enjoyable when visited earlier in the day or on a weeknight, when the music is more in keeping with the environs and the place isn't so packed with bodies that the decor can't be seen.

In recent years the management has been working on spiffing up the place, while keeping it classic. The Kon Tiki now has their own tiki mug, designed for the Milan Guanko tiki outside (now in the outdoor patio), and has undergone some sprucing up courtesy of Bamboo Ben. A new Bamboo Ben bar looks like it has always been there.

Hala Kahiki was opened in 1964 by Stanley and Rose Sacharski when they decided they wanted to get out of the funeral home business, and is still run by their family. Tucked away in a quiet suburb, Hala Kahiki is a beautiful classic tiki bar. The layout is sprawling but feels subdued and intimate. Witco carvings are featured heavily throughout the dimly-lit bar. The extensive drink menu tends toward the sweet and low-octane... consider bringing a flask to perk your drinks up a bit. The gift shop is large and includes a section of vintage clothing. Hala Kahiki was one of the stops during Exotica 2003, where Sven Kirsten gave a presentation on the art of Witco. The bar is currently run by Rose & Stanley's grandson, James, and his wife, Kerrie.

King Yum was a classic example of the style of Chinese-meets-Polynesian Pop restaurants that have peppered the U.S. Northeast for decades. It was opened in 1953 by the Eng family, and was still run by the Eng family today until its closure in August 2016.

The entrance had a rock wall waterfall, and there were tiki poles and tiki masks throughout the restaurant... painted in unfortunate primary colors. The restaurant had broad A-frame details over the dining room, and bamboo was used heavily. There was an awful lot of white on the walls, though. Lamps were old classics from Orchids of Hawaii. There was a second dining room with more traditional Chinese decoration rather than Polynesian. The exterior of the building had no Polynesian influence, but did have a beautiful green tile roof.

The food was good old American Chinese, and a number of tropical drinks were served, some in tiki mugs or coconuts.

As of 2021, this location is now home to One Banquet Hall, a wedding hall rental location.

Rock-a-Tiki opened in 2002 in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, and was the first modern tiki bar in the city.

The bar stools were carved tikis, and the room was decorated in a mix of painted murals, bamboo and thatch. A large plaster moai looked over the room.

True to its name, the music included a lot of rock in the mix, and an Elvis impersonator was there regularly.

Rock-a-Tiki closed in 2004.

As of 2021, this location is home to Black Hole Bar.

Opened in February of 2024 in Calgary's Chinatown by Nhi Tran and Tanner Ennis.

This is the same team behind Paper Lantern (a Chinatown speakeasy opened mid 2020).

While Paper Lantern is considered a "Tropical Bar", Prosperity is "Full Tiki" although they state that they have tried to avoid pitfalls of over-sexualization and cultural exploitation that many point to as disturbing elements of the Tiki Aesthetic. Basically, this seems to mean they have stayed clear of actual tiki carvings or artwork depicting sexy hula girls, but most other expected tiki elements are fair game.

The new spot is on the site of the Golden Inn, which closed its doors in 2022.

The main area is lined with bamboo walls and large roomy green curved booths.

Swag lamps line the perimeter, and continue into the bar area, along with thatching and other natural materials to complete the island look.

The tiki cocktail menu is relatively short, but profiles many classic standards that Tiki fans are sure to love.

Opened in 2015.

Luau Tiki Bar's Mission Statement:

"The idea for the Luau Tiki Bar was born from a passion for making drinks, a concept bar in pure exotic style that aims to convey the idyllic atmosphere and mixing style of the typical bars born in the American tiki era in the mid-1930s."

Opened in 1964 as the Tiki Kai Supper Club, which was one of two locations, the other located in Albuquerque.

In 1971, the Denver-based Vegas show-band the Glass Menagerie purchased the building and renamed it The Islander. The Islander lasted until 1975, and then it became Herb Wong's New China restaurant (which still served Polynesian drinks in their Kahuna Cocktail Lounge) until being demolished in 1992.

Today this location is the SafeSplash Swim School.

*NOTE: The Islander at this location is not to be confused with the Tommy Wong's Island (circa. 1977 -1983) which was about 11 minutes South of this location. That Tommy Wong's location now appears (as of 2025) to be a parking lot adjacent a kosher deli.

This location had a very nice sign once-upon-a-time and was located on El Centro's motel row @1960s-70s.

Around 2012 it was converted to the "American Inn" and later to "Villa Hermosa Apartments".

This location opened around 1960 and advertised steaks, burgers, and seafood, as well as Cantonese Cuisine and tropical drinks.

The inside featured a nice courtyard with palm trees, lava rocks, and a waterfall using giant clamshells. Beside this was a large unique standing tiki also replicated on their napkins.

Closed some time prior to 1970.

This location later became the site of a Hungry Tiger Restaurant, a Bobby Mcgee's (circa late 70s-early 80s), Ellis Island Restaurant, and then Lucy's Bayside Bar & Grill (circa 1992).

Today the entire site has been developed and no traces of the old restaurant are left.

Opened @2022.

This bar & restaurant is more tropical/Hawaiian styled and less classic Tiki.

However, they do serve a rotating list of tropical cocktails, including the Blue Hawaiian and Mauna Mama (coconut, pineapple, and orange). Some cocktails are served in Tiki mugs.

They are also famous for their pizza burgers, which are enclosed in pizza dough like calzones.

This is the third in a series of Tiki Hideaways (the first opened in Leeds and the second opened in Liverpool at a sister Mean-Eyed Cat). It is part of the Escapism Bar Group family, which was founded in 2004 by husband and wife team Phil and Mel Harrison.

This space was previously home to a Thai BBQ restaurant that closed in October 2022.

This third Tiki Hideaway opened September 28th, 2023 in the basement under The Mean-Eyed Cat, and resembles the other two versions with a long bamboo bar, thatching, lit tiki mask wall sconces, palm frond wallpaper, and stools around the perimeter.

There is also a photo booth.