Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room
Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
"special paired with a Dr. Funk"(3 Tips)
"The Mai Tai was one of the best I've had."(4 Tips)
"All night Happy Hour menu on Tuesdays!"(13 Tips)
"Spicy edamame and the ahi tuna are a must!"(5 Tips)
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Allison KaminskiAugust 12, 2017Cocktails are delicious. Although it's not tiki, the passion fruit margarita was delicious. Spicy edamame and the ahi tuna are a must!
Christina PedersenSeptember 5, 2014The Dukes Pork plate is the BEST. It's also a great place for happy hour - the drinks and apps are delicious (specifically the sweet potato fries, pot stickers, and the pirate ship - just share!)- Cristina B.September 28, 2014Only get the Pirate Ship if you have at least four people in your party that are going to equally drink it as it has about 17 different shots of rum. Dangerous! Best sweet potato fries!
Can't get enough of this place. Hawaiian fish soup is amazing. Fish tacos, veggie burger, fish sandwich, plantains, fries - all great.
SchmamieNovember 10, 2013Really awesome place/vibe...great service and food was delicious. Also, they have monster sized cocktails for large groups to all share!
SaraApril 6, 2015Staff was awesome, food was well received by all 19 people in our party. Lots to choose from and yummy drinks too!
Misty MystyMarch 10, 2012Dinner was delicious! The ribs were moist, tender and flavorful. The pork sandwich was delectable. The bun was buttered and lightly toasted and so 'baker-fresh' soft!
EDRAugust 14, 2016Everything is dipped into salsas, not the healthiest cuisine on the planet. There seems to be discrimination towards normal women as waitresses all look like Barbies. Air-conditioning was unbearable.
Pink Bikini Martinis are light and fresh and nearly everything on the menu is outstanding. Definitely a Santa Cruz favorite.
Delia SarichApril 2, 2017Trader's Fish Sandwich is bomb! Poke app is too citrusy; wings and coconut shrimp roll are good bets.
Joseph FloresDecember 8, 2016Share the scorpion bowl with someone!! There's house cut fries with their side sauce is delicious.
Alex HernandezJune 6, 2016Definitely make a reservation if you're going on a Friday night. That way you can skip the wait 😊
Cyndi SmithNovember 2, 2011BEST Calamari *ever* - Abalone style. BEST Mai Tai coctails EVER. :) BEST Sweet Potato Fries! Pretty much everything on the menu is a winner.
Hexxy SpexMay 1, 2016Caesar salad dressing is obviously mixed with crack, i'd bathe in it. Burgers are kinda whack. Drinks are a+++ & Jesse the waiter is glorious.
Teresa Wheeler-KyleJune 30, 2013Get the calamari pupas and fish entrees. Do not get the Mongolian beef bowl. The beef is over cooked and tough. Fish is perfect.
Avery JenkinsAugust 10, 2011Get the Volcano Bowl to share with friends!!! Also enjoy some of the best Hawaiian Kalua and Jerk Pork around because it's Delicious!!!- KillerStellaJuly 23, 2014The Mai Tai was one of the best I've had. Happy Hour is great with $5 tiki drinks and $5 Pupus
ABApril 16, 2013If it sounds appetizing it probably is. Try their specialty drinks, I prefer the Dark and Stormy and Dr Funk.- All night Happy Hour menu on Tuesdays! Their pulled pork sandwich and Hula sauce is on point.
- Go to Hula's and start with Poke & a Primo, move to wasabi fish special paired with a Dr. Funk, and close with a top shelf rum served neat - I like The Kraken.
Fish tacos and sweet potato fries. Great drinks. Great specials and kids menu, too.
Happy hour: Zombie and Dr. Funk. Or just go down the list!
Angela StanfordFebruary 19, 2013Happy hour everyday from 4:30 to 6:00pm. All those drinks are $5!!!!
Matt SumpterJanuary 15, 2012Great place to eat. But on a busy night the drinks are expensive and not strong at all. I had two zombies and walked out without a buzz.
Carole ReyesMarch 13, 2011get the jawaiian jerk pork or the ribs. they are so delicious. probably everything here is delicious.
Diana HeidemanMay 2, 2011Their painkiller is excellent. Good blend of the coconut and nutmeg flavors.
AyanaApril 21, 2015The food was good but it is not something extraordinary, next time for lunch I will prefer another place
Clara GudelJanuary 14, 2012Lilikoi margarita, shrimp rolls...mmm and Tuesday nights mean happy hour.
Tuesday night is happy hour all night... Drinks and PuPus. Enjoy!
Sailing Spoken HereDecember 6, 2010When needing your dose of Tiki be sure to go in for Mahalo Mondays when Hula's gives back ot local charities.
Volcano/Scorpion Bowl... depending on your group size. Prepare for rum induced drunkenness!
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Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(831) 426-4852
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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