Post #12061 by Lake Surfer on Sun, Oct 27, 2002 1:04 PM

Aloha all! Now I've read some comments here about those that have visited Hala Kahiki and I approached with caution, but let me tell you I had a great time! There are sooo many tikis! Cool gift shop also, added another mug to my small collection. Any mug in the Midwest that I don't have to mail order is great. The drinks I heard were watered down... Ours were not too bad... I had a Squall and then after our first round my girl and I ordered "The Tiki" bowl... not bad. Prices were reasonable I thought, considering a margarita in Milwaukee is $5 and these drinks were $3.95 and 10 for the bowl. I was just so stoked to be in my first tiki bar. I went nuts and took 80 some digital pics, sans flash so as not to upset the atmosphere. Both waitress I talked with were real friendly and encouraged my photos and gave us a little history behind the place. Were were early at 8 pm but by 10 or so it was really getting packed in, so if you go on a Saturday, go early, stay late. Amazing Witco (is that spelled right?)collection, especially the fountain which I'm pretty sure is his. I read some other comments about the mugs in the gift shop... there are many and prices are between $7 and $8... tikis also by Mai Tiki of Florida... I like his work...
All in all, a great time had by us...