Post #203341 by gmporter on Thu, Dec 15, 2005 9:54 PM

I've been to Kona Club!!!

My partner and I were driving by, and saw a hand-scrawled "Open" sign on the door. Hoping beyond hope, we walked in, and were amazed. This place is awe-some! A giant volcano hangs above the bar (and they made it "erupt" while we were there--a really cool effect). Blowfish lamps, bamboo everywhere, well placed spears, and nice touches all around.

The bar is quite large--a long bar, high tables and chairs in the main area. A side room with a pool table (perhaps to cater to ex-King's ex visitors?) There is a second, larger room with many 4-person tables. The staff was friendly, and the bartender made us two very delicious Mai Tai's. Apparently they don't have the glassware yet, but it promises to be quite authentic. The bartender said there would be flaming drinks in the near future.

There were many large Tiki statues, paintings, and details. The jukebox wasn't really playing exotica music or the like, but it didn't really matter.

All in all, a great new tiki bar just steps away from Trader Vic's final resting place (he's buried next door!)

See you all there...