Best place for tiki drinks in Seattle area, with Trader Vic's gone? - General Tiki

DTG DJ Terence Gunn Member Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 250	DTG DJ Terence Gunn Posted posted on Tue, Sep 9, 2008 12:58 PM Definitely visit Hula Hula, but don't expect anything more than mediocre tropical drinks. Some other establishments that more often than not serve excellent cocktails -- tropical or otherwise, and it really all depends on the bartender -- you may wish to consider are West 5 and Ama Ama in West Seattle; The Islander, The Bookstore Bar, and Oliver's Martini Bar in downtown Seattle; and May's Restaurant & Lounge in Wallingford (not too far from the Luau). The atmosphere and decor at The Islander, Ama Ama, and, to a much lesser extent (though I love the upstairs dining area) May's Restaurant & Lounge, is on the exotic side. I'd also have to concede to saying that the best tropical drinks you're likely to taste in Seattle are those made by some of the local home bar owners (most of them non-TCers), who respect traditional recipes and take pride in their drink-making.

Definitely visit Hula Hula, but don't expect anything more than mediocre tropical drinks. Some other establishments that more often than not serve excellent cocktails -- tropical or otherwise, and it really all depends on the bartender -- you may wish to consider are West 5 and Ama Ama in West Seattle; The Islander, The Bookstore Bar, and Oliver's Martini Bar in downtown Seattle; and May's Restaurant & Lounge in Wallingford (not too far from the Luau). The atmosphere and decor at The Islander, Ama Ama, and, to a much lesser extent (though I love the upstairs dining area) May's Restaurant & Lounge, is on the exotic side.

I'd also have to concede to saying that the best tropical drinks you're likely to taste in Seattle are those made by some of the local home bar owners (most of them non-TCers), who respect traditional recipes and take pride in their drink-making.

Post #406885 by DJ Terence Gunn on Tue, Sep 9, 2008 12:58 PM