Post #626902 by CincyTikiCraig on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 12:28 AM

On 2012-02-28 23:28, JOHN-O wrote:

On 2012-02-22 22:08, JOHN-O wrote:

On 2012-02-21 16:50, bigbrotiki wrote:
The Mai Kai is not as much about a "foodie" experience as it is about soaking in the atmosphere....

Getting plastered on some yummy rum concoctions helps, of course. But leave any "home-made Falernum" attitude at your home bar :). The tradition of this Polynesian pop haven is singular and unassailable.

OK, I want everyone to contemplate the Bigbro's Tiki words of wisdom above. Just replace the word "Mai Kai" with "Hong Kong Inn". And keep in mind Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Tommy are reading this thread. They've been keeping it real for almost half a century just for you. Don't piss them off !!!

In this case replace the word "Mai Kai" with "Don the Beachcomber". :)

FWIW, I was at the Mai Kai less than a year ago and I had a wonderful experience there; great food, wonderful service and top of the line, world class drinks. I had such a great time at the Mai Kai that my Wife & I are making a pilgrimage back there this June while we're in Florida. I've read accounts from people who have been to DtB's as recently as this past weekend who have had really bad experiences there. I've also read even worse reports of experiences at TV's LA, but that's not surprising coming from a TV's location at this point.