For all the complaints about the prices; that wasn’t my concern. Prices were what I’d expect from an LA tiki place. This was just a truly awful experience all around and I could not wait to get out of there.
We got a reservation for 8pm for the pacific seas. We walk up to the building and there is a line on one side, and the other side is empty with a very clearly marked sign that says “VIPS and Reservations” with a little arrow. We walk in and the bouncer tells us no, the signs wrong, idc that you have a reservation, go stand in line.
We go stand in line, all the while knowing the reservation says arrive at the front desk within 15 minutes. We arrive well late because we had to stand in line…didn’t matter we had a reservation and the sign said RESERVATIONS THIS WAY. The “departure” lady seemed to say this isn’t a big deal (why is there a reservation system AT ALL??)
We get inside, and are led to the pacific seas. To stand in line and be told “we are really backed up rn, your reservation doesn’t matter, it will be another at least 30 minutes wait” (once again I ask…WHY IS THERE A RESERVATION SYSTEM AT ALL????)
For an 8pm reservation we were not seated until much much later. The man seating us was rude AF, and the service was nonexistent. This one woman would practically look around us or behind us. 30 minutes later, we have our first and only drinks in hand. Literally after 9pm, is when our drinks arrived. We kept watching this young woman walk to every table except ours. We weren’t rude, we in fact barely got to speak to anyone.
I was going to say screw it and get another drink, but the amount of times this young woman kept ignoring our table felt ridiculous, so we said why spend more of our money here, they don’t even want the money we are trying to spend. I finally flagged the woman down to ask for the check, only to be told it will be a while. Then this woman proceeded to get every table around us water, (we never got water) and get them drinks, take their orders, instead of just getting us our check. If you didn’t want us there, why not get us our check so you can get someone more worthy at those seats and take their money.
A guy in a white jacket finally noticed our discomfort and asked us “has anyone ever come to your table, were you ever offered water”? I said no, we just want to leave, basically everyone here has been so rude, so uncaring we just want to leave. Finally another server comes over immediately with our check, I still decide to tip against my better judgment and exited this establishment so fast it must have left a cloud of dust behind us.
There are so many better places to go in LA, who want your service, and don’t treat you like whatever the hell that was. What is the point of having a reservation system when no one who works there seems to actually give a flying flug about it??
If i could leave this establishment less stars, I would. I was excited to go here too, we love tiki and the appeal of the Clifton seemed neat. But, overall, just a crap place with really rude uncaring people. The man with the braids at the front, the older bouncer downstairs, the blonde server with down wavy hair…all made for a pretty terrible evening at the Clifton/Pacific Seas.
Do better.
lisa Okimoto
Very disorganized place. We had a reservation, but it took them 10 mins. to seat us in a corner where we barely had space to sit. The table in front of us was full of dirty glasses, which they only cleared away part of after we requested it half an hour later. It seemed like no one even knew we were there, and we finally flagged someone down. Approx. 30 minutes later we still had no food, and then finally the group next to us asked if we had ordered fries and chicken skewers. We had, and apparently the waitress had given them our food. They passed it over, but by then they had talked over it, and it was cold. When we told the waitress, she said that was the last chicken skewer available. We just asked for the food to be removed from our bill, and she took it away. They were out of their specialty drink and dessert I wanted. A Mai Tai and Fogcutter were 50 dollars. Good drinks, and great atmosphere, but overpriced and definitely not worth the terrible service, trouble of going to sketchy downtown L.A and paying 20 bucks for parking across the street. Very disappointing experience.
James Gagne
SUPER FUN! Great atmosphere and the Chi Chi Chi was the perfect combo of delicious and punch. Talk to the bartenders. A wealth of information and a great time!!!!
Alexi Husky
This bar is a work of art. The drinks, fantastically flavourful and artfully composed. The music selection??? .
Note - $20 cover, but they give you 2 free shots and admission to the hidden tiki lounge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Hughes
10/10 new Tiki lounge. Great drinks, music and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marjaneh Espinosa
I've been wanting to come here for years! I finally made it in to try some tiki drinks for a date night. The Saturn is probably the best cocktail I've ever had, the employees here are so incredibly nice, and tue ambiance definitely makes you feel like you're in a secret underground party cove despite being up 3 stories. I cant wait to come back here again
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jim Marshall
This tiki bar has beautiful decor.
Lisa Weaver
Saturn, Painkiller
Scott Mercer
Mai Tai, Zombie, Painkiller.
Corey Ford
This is a fun place to go, my only 2 issues: 1. we were told we head to make a reservation, and when we got there, they had no tables available.
2. it gets hot quickly, once it gets full.
other than that, it definitely is a place to check out.
Apparently there's a dress code for men - you must wear a collared shirt. This does nothing to add to the theme, and any fool can wear a collar. Nor is this mentioned on their website. Tiki failure.
Taylor McKnight
One of the coolest places ever
Nate Tharp
Pacific Seas in Clifton’s
Rachel K
Good things: beautiful bar with fun themed items. Bad things: reservation system, lack of a menu, lack of creative tiki cocktails, uneven service.
Laurie Pooler Pelayo
It was our anniversary and we were treated like royalty. Great drinks, great atmosphere, great service!
For all the complaints about the prices; that wasn’t my concern. Prices were what I’d expect from an LA tiki place. This was just a truly awful experience all around and I could not wait to get out of there.
We got a reservation for 8pm for the pacific seas. We walk up to the building and there is a line on one side, and the other side is empty with a very clearly marked sign that says “VIPS and Reservations” with a little arrow. We walk in and the bouncer tells us no, the signs wrong, idc that you have a reservation, go stand in line.
We go stand in line, all the while knowing the reservation says arrive at the front desk within 15 minutes. We arrive well late because we had to stand in line…didn’t matter we had a reservation and the sign said RESERVATIONS THIS WAY. The “departure” lady seemed to say this isn’t a big deal (why is there a reservation system AT ALL??)
We get inside, and are led to the pacific seas. To stand in line and be told “we are really backed up rn, your reservation doesn’t matter, it will be another at least 30 minutes wait” (once again I ask…WHY IS THERE A RESERVATION SYSTEM AT ALL????)
For an 8pm reservation we were not seated until much much later. The man seating us was rude AF, and the service was nonexistent. This one woman would practically look around us or behind us. 30 minutes later, we have our first and only drinks in hand. Literally after 9pm, is when our drinks arrived. We kept watching this young woman walk to every table except ours. We weren’t rude, we in fact barely got to speak to anyone.
I was going to say screw it and get another drink, but the amount of times this young woman kept ignoring our table felt ridiculous, so we said why spend more of our money here, they don’t even want the money we are trying to spend. I finally flagged the woman down to ask for the check, only to be told it will be a while. Then this woman proceeded to get every table around us water, (we never got water) and get them drinks, take their orders, instead of just getting us our check. If you didn’t want us there, why not get us our check so you can get someone more worthy at those seats and take their money.
A guy in a white jacket finally noticed our discomfort and asked us “has anyone ever come to your table, were you ever offered water”? I said no, we just want to leave, basically everyone here has been so rude, so uncaring we just want to leave. Finally another server comes over immediately with our check, I still decide to tip against my better judgment and exited this establishment so fast it must have left a cloud of dust behind us.
There are so many better places to go in LA, who want your service, and don’t treat you like whatever the hell that was. What is the point of having a reservation system when no one who works there seems to actually give a flying flug about it??
If i could leave this establishment less stars, I would. I was excited to go here too, we love tiki and the appeal of the Clifton seemed neat. But, overall, just a crap place with really rude uncaring people. The man with the braids at the front, the older bouncer downstairs, the blonde server with down wavy hair…all made for a pretty terrible evening at the Clifton/Pacific Seas.
Do better.
Very disorganized place. We had a reservation, but it took them 10 mins. to seat us in a corner where we barely had space to sit. The table in front of us was full of dirty glasses, which they only cleared away part of after we requested it half an hour later. It seemed like no one even knew we were there, and we finally flagged someone down. Approx. 30 minutes later we still had no food, and then finally the group next to us asked if we had ordered fries and chicken skewers. We had, and apparently the waitress had given them our food. They passed it over, but by then they had talked over it, and it was cold. When we told the waitress, she said that was the last chicken skewer available. We just asked for the food to be removed from our bill, and she took it away. They were out of their specialty drink and dessert I wanted. A Mai Tai and Fogcutter were 50 dollars. Good drinks, and great atmosphere, but overpriced and definitely not worth the terrible service, trouble of going to sketchy downtown L.A and paying 20 bucks for parking across the street. Very disappointing experience.
SUPER FUN! Great atmosphere and the Chi Chi Chi was the perfect combo of delicious and punch. Talk to the bartenders. A wealth of information and a great time!!!!
This bar is a work of art. The drinks, fantastically flavourful and artfully composed. The music selection??? .
Note - $20 cover, but they give you 2 free shots and admission to the hidden tiki lounge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 new Tiki lounge. Great drinks, music and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been wanting to come here for years! I finally made it in to try some tiki drinks for a date night. The Saturn is probably the best cocktail I've ever had, the employees here are so incredibly nice, and tue ambiance definitely makes you feel like you're in a secret underground party cove despite being up 3 stories. I cant wait to come back here again
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This tiki bar has beautiful decor.
Saturn, Painkiller
Mai Tai, Zombie, Painkiller.
This is a fun place to go, my only 2 issues: 1. we were told we head to make a reservation, and when we got there, they had no tables available. 2. it gets hot quickly, once it gets full. other than that, it definitely is a place to check out.
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Apparently there's a dress code for men - you must wear a collared shirt. This does nothing to add to the theme, and any fool can wear a collar. Nor is this mentioned on their website. Tiki failure.
One of the coolest places ever
Pacific Seas in Clifton’s
Good things: beautiful bar with fun themed items. Bad things: reservation system, lack of a menu, lack of creative tiki cocktails, uneven service.
It was our anniversary and we were treated like royalty. Great drinks, great atmosphere, great service!
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