Tiki Bar - Costa Mesa, California

Leif Satermo

One if the bartenders stuck his shoe near the top of the ice (pictured) which might be a health violation. Sound guy for the bands was not good. Inexperienced. The pool cues were all old and rickety, should be replaced. The vending machine doesn't work. There's no free WiFi. The parking lot is tiny. Free ice water. Patio behind the place is cool. Taco stand behind the place is cool. Golf game inside is cool. There is almost no actual tropical/tiki decor. They made the drinks too strong, enough where I couldn't stomach my cocktail. The music playing here is going to be the best part of your visit.

Gill Lin

Dolly the bartender gave great pours and a pretty chill dive bar to hang with locals. My only complaint was the band that was supposed to play didn't play after like 1hr and 15min of waiting so we left and go to another bar for music and dance. My bf talked to the bartender and she said it's always been like this for the band so ?‍♀️ if you want to go see a band play, make sure you show up 1.5 hr late!

Brad B

The music was fantastic!! If I could go lower I would. I'll tell it bluntly, I watched the staff harassing one of the young girls playing tonight. I walk out for a cigarette later. Then proceeded to watch this older gentleman (staff) film the young girl and her friend and continue to harass them. Whats happening to this world,if my sister or my daughter were treated like that I would do some unforgivable things. Uncomfortable Environment. Poor Staff. Good Music. Good prices.

Vivienne

I went to this bar October 11, 2024 and had an awful experience with the bouncer at the door. From first meeting he was super rude and not nice even tho you have to pay 10$ just to get in! I watched some of the bands perform for over an hour and noticed he was arguing with one of my friends outside so I went to see what was going on. He was cussing at my female friend and being unbelievably rude to her and she was in one of the bands performing that night!! The “reason” for him acting this way was he would not accept her temporary GOVERNMENT PROVIDED ID and would not let her be anywhere inside the bar except onstage while performing. I would totally understand if he was just enforcing his rules but you can be kind and professional about enforcing rules and this man was absolutely not. He used this as an excuse to degrade, film, cuss, and be a bully to us which is unacceptable from one of your staff members. We tried to sit outside in the parking lot to listen and support the other bands and he came after us into the parking lot (even tho we were just sitting there talking and not doing anything) and he said we needed to leave the property immediately and he began filming us just listening to the music!!! Ask him for the video he took of us and you’ll see we weren’t doing anything and he was the one harassing us. He followed us all the way to the public sidewalk and said we weren’t allowed to be on the public sidewalk Which I told him was not true and we could stay here. So we had to listen to support the other bands from the sidewalk at midnight even tho it’s super dangerous for two girls to be alone on the street that late this guy didn’t care at all about our safety and was so glad to have an excuse to bully two young girls. This experience was absolutely unacceptable and this needs to be addressed. I will discourage everyone I know from playing or coming here because I cannot believe your staff would allow that type of treatment to not only your customers but people that are there to perform for you!!

Shane L

Great little venue - saw a comedy show and would definitely return.

Taco stand in back (bring cash) was excellent.

Drinks were a bit pricey but I suppose everything is these days!

Tony Rosales

Great intimate venue, super chill with plenty of wonderful smiles throughout. My friend and I enjoyed the "Josh Heinrichs" show. I will definitely be back for more shows down the road.

David McNabb

Great venue with great decor and stage. The sound quality really works well here and follows through for the enjoyment.
My buds Slanderus played here, and it was such a great and fun show with the crowd who were fun and jovial, further providing to the experience. There was dancing, head banging, and social media support and representation.
The tacos smelled really good, but I didn't get to try them as I opted to eat elsewhere. The bartender was a sweetheart and deserves all the love, respect, and tips. The staff are also really cool from the door entry to the stage and sound techs.
Would love to come here again!

Jeni Partee

Great live music. Saw BloodShot Cosmonaut. Nice sized stage, big dance floor area plus tables and chairs if you don't want to stand. A few pool tables if you want to play. Outside patio area is nice. They also have an additional separate patio area for the artists. Come hungry, the taco place on site is fantastic and reasonably priced. Jason was friendly and helpful on where to park, unload etc. Appreciated that