I guess I'm confused why the stars are so low, which could speak to maybe something has changed? The bartenders were kind and responsive, the food was great, and the Tiki Bar Vibes are in full effect. It's summer/fall if that has any bearing but the food was seriously great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom S
Fun atmosphere as a tiki bar in the mountains, good mai tai though made with fruit juices. Drinks we're all very tasty. Tasty apps! Good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Leilani
cool little tiki bar in the village of mammoth!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
ZESTY ZESTY
Among Mammoth Village restaurants this place is a real find. It's got great atmosphere, the food is really fantastic and well priced. Not crowded on a Wednesday night but I'm certain that during ski season or on weekends is packed to the gills. They had $9 Mai Tais which were equivalent to Maui quality. The chicken wings were fresh, spicy, moist and flavorful. But special shout-out to the mahi-mahi tacos, they were a really amazing with fresh papaya slaw and only a dollar extra for the very good French fries. Nelson the bartender took our order he was amazing, pleasant, courteous and took very good care of us. Next time in Mammoth I'll definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenzie Leach
Our food didn’t come with half the stuff on menu, i.e. the nachos didn’t have salsa, beans, or onions and the staff actively ignored us when we tried to get their attention. We got snarky and sarcastic comments when we finally talked to someone. The only good thing was the emo playlist.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
aaron contreras
Nelson is Awesome! Great bar with great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caezar Ancayan
This tiki bar has an incredible ambiance—tropical, fun, and full of character. The décor, lighting, and overall vibe make it a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a laid-back night out. That said, the food was hit-or-miss.
I ordered the yellow curry with chicken, and it was unfortunately underwhelming. The chicken tasted prepackaged, lacking freshness and texture. The curry itself had a nice level of spice, but the rice was overcooked and the pita on the side felt unnecessary—it didn’t really complement the dish and seemed like an odd addition.
Surprisingly, the chicken nachos were the star of the meal. Flavorful, well-balanced, and definitely something I’d order again—in fact, I wish I’d had a plate to myself.
A friend ordered the loco moco, and while they said the gravy was tasty, the rice again wasn’t cooked properly, which seemed to be a recurring issue.
The drinks, however, were excellent. I had the Banana Sling and Piña Colada, and both were well-crafted—not overly sweet, with the right balance of flavor and alcohol. Easily one of the highlights of the visit.
A few notes on service style: it’s self-seating, and you place your order at the cash register, which is fine, but not always clearly communicated. Also, if you want water, you need to specifically ask for a carafe, as it’s not automatically offered.
All in all, this tiki bar is worth a visit for the atmosphere and drinks, and the nachos are definitely a win. With a little more attention to the food quality and service flow, it could be a top-tier spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Abigail Kleiner
You have to order at the counter our drinks were good however the food was dry and under seasoned the garlic fries are just mid fries with 2 tbs of jarlic on top
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
balazs levay
They had one table and two couples at the bar. Seated ourselves. Nobody greeted us. Had to grab our menu’s from the bar. Waited for 5 minutes nobody came to our table. Decided to leave. Not Saturday evening vibes.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
matt torres
100% will be returning thanks to Nelson and Denise. The poke was amazing and the mia tais were top tier. This is the place if you’re missing the islands.
I suppose if you have to eat and everything else is closed, this would be a good option. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the bun was sopping wet and gross. The fries were dry, which was a first for me. I wished we looked a little harder for other options. Next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sean Mccusker
Fabulous place Great DJ’s on the weekends Awesome staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Salcido
Came for Cinco De Mayo and had the best service of all time. The bartender Cynthia is the best in the whole wide universe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayden Kohan
Staff and security are rude and think they are above everyone. Not worth the price for that smelly place
I guess I'm confused why the stars are so low, which could speak to maybe something has changed? The bartenders were kind and responsive, the food was great, and the Tiki Bar Vibes are in full effect. It's summer/fall if that has any bearing but the food was seriously great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun atmosphere as a tiki bar in the mountains, good mai tai though made with fruit juices. Drinks we're all very tasty. Tasty apps! Good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
cool little tiki bar in the village of mammoth!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Among Mammoth Village restaurants this place is a real find. It's got great atmosphere, the food is really fantastic and well priced. Not crowded on a Wednesday night but I'm certain that during ski season or on weekends is packed to the gills. They had $9 Mai Tais which were equivalent to Maui quality. The chicken wings were fresh, spicy, moist and flavorful. But special shout-out to the mahi-mahi tacos, they were a really amazing with fresh papaya slaw and only a dollar extra for the very good French fries. Nelson the bartender took our order he was amazing, pleasant, courteous and took very good care of us. Next time in Mammoth I'll definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our food didn’t come with half the stuff on menu, i.e. the nachos didn’t have salsa, beans, or onions and the staff actively ignored us when we tried to get their attention. We got snarky and sarcastic comments when we finally talked to someone. The only good thing was the emo playlist.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nelson is Awesome! Great bar with great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This tiki bar has an incredible ambiance—tropical, fun, and full of character. The décor, lighting, and overall vibe make it a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a laid-back night out. That said, the food was hit-or-miss.
I ordered the yellow curry with chicken, and it was unfortunately underwhelming. The chicken tasted prepackaged, lacking freshness and texture. The curry itself had a nice level of spice, but the rice was overcooked and the pita on the side felt unnecessary—it didn’t really complement the dish and seemed like an odd addition.
Surprisingly, the chicken nachos were the star of the meal. Flavorful, well-balanced, and definitely something I’d order again—in fact, I wish I’d had a plate to myself.
A friend ordered the loco moco, and while they said the gravy was tasty, the rice again wasn’t cooked properly, which seemed to be a recurring issue.
The drinks, however, were excellent. I had the Banana Sling and Piña Colada, and both were well-crafted—not overly sweet, with the right balance of flavor and alcohol. Easily one of the highlights of the visit.
A few notes on service style: it’s self-seating, and you place your order at the cash register, which is fine, but not always clearly communicated. Also, if you want water, you need to specifically ask for a carafe, as it’s not automatically offered.
All in all, this tiki bar is worth a visit for the atmosphere and drinks, and the nachos are definitely a win. With a little more attention to the food quality and service flow, it could be a top-tier spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
You have to order at the counter our drinks were good however the food was dry and under seasoned the garlic fries are just mid fries with 2 tbs of jarlic on top
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
They had one table and two couples at the bar. Seated ourselves. Nobody greeted us. Had to grab our menu’s from the bar. Waited for 5 minutes nobody came to our table. Decided to leave. Not Saturday evening vibes.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
100% will be returning thanks to Nelson and Denise. The poke was amazing and the mia tais were top tier. This is the place if you’re missing the islands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I suppose if you have to eat and everything else is closed, this would be a good option. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the bun was sopping wet and gross. The fries were dry, which was a first for me. I wished we looked a little harder for other options. Next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fabulous place
Great DJ’s on the weekends
Awesome staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Came for Cinco De Mayo and had the best service of all time. The bartender Cynthia is the best in the whole wide universe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff and security are rude and think they are above everyone. Not worth the price for that smelly place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great local
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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