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Trader Vic's

Tiki Bar and Theme Restaurant$$$$

Marina - Watergate, Emeryville

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Trader Vic's

8.3^/10

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"The SF Mai Tai is excellent and you can't beat the view"(14 Tips)
"Maui Waui shrimp is great!"(3 Tips)
"Great happy hour specials and people watching!"(2 Tips)
"get there for half-off "happy menehune" hour Tues."(2 Tips)

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Rally by EventbriteMarch 29, 2017
A must-visit for the famous Mai Tai, and because it sits on the Bay with amazing views that only get more amazing-er with each sip of rum. And yes, by the end of the night, amazing-er is a real world. Read more
Upvoted Feb 22
Nichanan KesonpatSeptember 6, 2016
The original Trader Vics! Amazing atmosphere; interiors and view alike. Huge windows so you can see the bay. I switch on entrees but always get the beef cho cho and singapore symphony
jansen cOctober 2, 2016
Great BBQ, I like their pork chop and lamb cheek curry. Mai Tai is originated here so don't forget to give it a try! Come during sunset time and sit by the window
Brian StraussMarch 2, 2022
Been here 5+ times
My favorite place to go for my birthday! Great mai tai’s, ribs, and appetizers. A blanket of nostalgia that takes you back to a simpler time.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
LeVan Greene3 weeks ago
My first time here great drink menu great food they even have small plates. The island fried rice delicious. Highly recommend
Amy HydeSeptember 12, 2017
It's all about the view and the tiki drinks here. Don't expect high end food, even for the high end prices. It's still a lot of fun and a Bay Area classic!
Frank KimSeptember 4, 2014
The braised beef there was amazing, gonna be back to try the wood fired oven dishes and have more Mai tais.
Dean KoenigDecember 25, 2022
Been here 10+ times
The SF Mai Tai is excellent and you can't beat the view
Monique ZiesenhenneAugust 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Love the variety of food and drinks - the renovation opened up the dining room to take advantage of the view of SF even more. Read more
Russ GoerlitzOctober 16, 2013
Don't expect great service if you sit at the bar. Aside from that, great food and drinks!
Rich TrottOctober 15, 2010
Awesome decor and faux-exotic music! A joy to behold, but they need to get rid of those televisions in the bar area.
Les WJuly 28, 2016
Try the Wood Fired Ribeye Steak - (via @Foodspotting)
Les WJuly 28, 2016
Try the Trader Vic's Salad - (via @Foodspotting)
John BobeldykAugust 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
get there for half-off "happy menehune" hour Tues. - Fri. 4-6p and 9-11p
Tiki OasisJune 25, 2012
Join the Tiki Oasis crew in the lounge the last Thursday of each month for all-night happy hour!
Mary OrfaliSeptember 11, 2016
Original Mai Tai and Menehune Chicken Skewers
Merlin BJune 16, 2017
The view. Tropical drinks. Menu variety.
Krystine DinhApril 9, 2012
Known for their Mai Tais. I recommend the Guava!
LamiaNovember 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best Mai Tai ever!
Kelly KAugust 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
You gotta try the guava Mai Tai!
Buford DouglasSeptember 13, 2018
Claims to have invented the Mai Tai cocktail in 1944.
Hallifax JMay 14, 2014
Happy Hour all night on Tues!!!
Porfirio PorrasMarch 10, 2012
Ask for Lauren or Danny, they're the best!
AnitaApril 20, 2012
Great happy hour specials and people watching!
Debbi DiMaggioSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Back again :)
Markus 마쿠스January 31, 2015
Pork chop = super awesome!!
Ernie GranilloJuly 26, 2013
I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada here once. His hair was perfect.
Alexandra BonillaJanuary 31, 2013
Try the Guava Mai Tai
Carolyn FFebruary 27, 2016
Ribs, duck
Elliot WehnerJanuary 3, 2015
The '44 mai tai is worth any trip here. Other tiki drinks and pupus are good too and worth a try
Bill FishkinMarch 7, 2014
Korean Beef Tacos!
John BobeldykJune 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Tuesday's happy hour is all through 4-11pm!
Dee DavisJanuary 1, 2012
Hi Brooke, everything looks yummy ! Hope you have a Happy New Year.
Vladimir BaryshnikovFebruary 13, 2014
Maui waui shrimps
Vladimir BaryshnikovFebruary 13, 2014
Maui waui shrimp
Kaele Ann-ElizabethOctober 4, 2014
Mai tai with bodka
Cameron NazeriJune 28, 2014
Remember the 1944!
Imani GandyMay 15, 2019
Do not get the duck fried rice. It’s overpriced and bad.
Adam MendozaDecember 10, 2010
Maui Waui shrimp is great!
Julianne ChaiJune 14, 2009
Mai Tai was born here!
Bruce WOctober 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Opened up again!!!
Corey MerrittFebruary 26, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Check put the happy hour specials

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