Post #770622 by CosmoReverb on Sat, Nov 26, 2016 1:39 PM

Had the good fortune of dropping in to this establishment last night, and it was indeed a most pleasant surprise. ("Surprise" also being apt due to its location, as it is tucked into a former sub-level service bay of a gas station-turned-coffee/beer garden.)

It's a small space (I believe that it only seats around 30-35 people, max) but doesn't feel cramped, and every inch of it dripping with tiki-goodness. And when I say "dripping" I almost mean it literally as this nautically-themed bar tries its very best to make you feel as if you are in the dank, sultry hold of an old tramp-steamship, complete with porthole covered LED screens depicting various exotic ports-o-call.

The drinks were all wonderful, with a terrific selection of both standard tiki favorites and delicious signature creations. The service was very friendly and accomodating. They run a very tight ship and even though they limit your stay to just over an hour (due to the small space and the great demand) but nobody felt pressured or rushed. They don't serve food, but that was okay because we made an evening out of dining first at Hula's Modern Tiki restaurant which is just about 10 minutes away.

This place is a definite "can't miss" if you are in the area. As has been said, reservations are a must because of the wee size and popularity. Six people is the largest party that they can accomodate. We had a wonderful time and it is well worth any small hoops you need to go through to get there.