We came to Tiki Pete excited to discover a new tiki spot while exploring San Jose. The bouncer and bartender were both super friendly, and the décor hit the right bamboo-and-aloha notes… until you noticed the giant TVs blasting UFC fights. Imagine a sports bar that raided Party City’s tiki aisle and you’ll get the vibe.
Now, onto the drinks. Oh boy. Small, pricey, and shockingly bad. My Dirty Shirley (which, to be fair, the bartender did warn me about) tasted exactly like expired cough syrup. The “passionfruit” margarita was more scented-marker than cocktail — zero lime, zero tequila, zero passionfruit. And then there was the Painkiller. We judge a tiki bar by its Painkiller, and this was hands-down the worst we’ve ever had. Somehow it managed to taste like sweet parmesan cheese. Yes, you read that right: cheesy. Sweet. Parmesan.
We left in search of palate cleansers and possibly forgiveness from the tiki gods. Great staff, fun décor, but unless you enjoy overpriced cough syrup and cheesy cocktails, maybe stick to beer.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
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Had a good time with some friends at karaoke
Jeff Provost
Fun place to get great rum drinks. The decor is on point and fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Antonio Vallerga
Food was alright , drinks tasted like rubbing alcohol. Got seated and pretty much had to track down our server multiple times to get a drink and to order more food. Tried to go give this business more money but they seemed to careless.
The Cut Barbershop
Wonderful experience. Be sure to check out our barbershop.
Miss K Kidd
Friendly staff, good drinks, good music
Sandy G.
Love the music. It could be faster at getting drinks out. It's hit or miss, sometimes it's poppin but lots of times it's dead! The woman's bathroom is always messed up too
Yazan Elayyan
The food was not good at all. We had to wait over 40 minutes for our food; and the smell was retched in the place. Obnoxiously loud music, bad food, and the strong smell of cigarettes makes me never want to go back to this place.
Robert George
Something has changed here since most of the reviews. It's still mostly a tiki bar but the menu has changed and the outside dining and seating is gone.
The staff was very friendly.
The place could use a good scrubbing down especially the entrance. The plants and decorations are in need of refurbishing.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Sharmili Roy
Not really great, but ambiance is good. Didn't like the drinks and entry fee was quite expensive. Dj Neel was so bad for Bollywood night. Otherwise ok
We came to Tiki Pete excited to discover a new tiki spot while exploring San Jose. The bouncer and bartender were both super friendly, and the décor hit the right bamboo-and-aloha notes… until you noticed the giant TVs blasting UFC fights. Imagine a sports bar that raided Party City’s tiki aisle and you’ll get the vibe.
Now, onto the drinks. Oh boy. Small, pricey, and shockingly bad. My Dirty Shirley (which, to be fair, the bartender did warn me about) tasted exactly like expired cough syrup. The “passionfruit” margarita was more scented-marker than cocktail — zero lime, zero tequila, zero passionfruit. And then there was the Painkiller. We judge a tiki bar by its Painkiller, and this was hands-down the worst we’ve ever had. Somehow it managed to taste like sweet parmesan cheese. Yes, you read that right: cheesy. Sweet. Parmesan.
We left in search of palate cleansers and possibly forgiveness from the tiki gods. Great staff, fun décor, but unless you enjoy overpriced cough syrup and cheesy cocktails, maybe stick to beer.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Had a good time with some friends at karaoke
Fun place to get great rum drinks. The decor is on point and fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Food was alright , drinks tasted like rubbing alcohol. Got seated and pretty much had to track down our server multiple times to get a drink and to order more food. Tried to go give this business more money but they seemed to careless.
Wonderful experience. Be sure to check out our barbershop.
Friendly staff, good drinks, good music
Love the music. It could be faster at getting drinks out. It's hit or miss, sometimes it's poppin but lots of times it's dead! The woman's bathroom is always messed up too
The food was not good at all. We had to wait over 40 minutes for our food; and the smell was retched in the place. Obnoxiously loud music, bad food, and the strong smell of cigarettes makes me never want to go back to this place.
Something has changed here since most of the reviews. It's still mostly a tiki bar but the menu has changed and the outside dining and seating is gone.
The staff was very friendly.
The place could use a good scrubbing down especially the entrance. The plants and decorations are in need of refurbishing.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Not really great, but ambiance is good. Didn't like the drinks and entry fee was quite expensive. Dj Neel was so bad for Bollywood night. Otherwise ok
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The place is all right and the staff is friendly but the cocktails are pure trash. Do not.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
The place is all right and the staff is friendly but the cocktails are pure trash. Do not.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great spot to watch UFC fights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for a b day party. Def throwing mine here!
Good place to chill and enjoy drinks and music with friends
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