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Tiki Tatsu-ya, Austin, TX

Tiki Tatsu-ya

4.7
4.7
58 Reviews
$31 to $50
Polynesian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
You’ve never seen anything like this extravagantly decorated tiki-bar funhouse from Tatsu
Aikawa and the team behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya and dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya.

Recently named one of the 40 best bars in Austin by Statesman critic Matthew Odam, Tiki
Tatsu-Ya is disguised by a fake travel company on the outside, but stepping in, you’re
immediately transported to another world. The riotous colors, sound effects and over-the-top
tropical cocktails in custom mugs and glasses feel like an island vacation or 21+ Disneyland.
Shareable drinks come with fire shows, and even the food far surpasses typical bar fare with
mouthwatering dishes like Spam Musubi, Crab Lagoon, Kalua Pork and the Pu Pu Platter, which
shouldn’t be missed. Reservations are recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Polynesian, Cocktail Bar, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 13:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 772-3700
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • The Cave

    Multiple dates available
    Delicious Tiki drinks and food on our lower floor with views of our guardian Shisa Dragon fountain. During peak times, there may be a wait even with a reservation. Grab a beverage and you'll be spelunking in no time!
    The Cave photo
  • The Nest

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy all that Tiki Tatsu-Ya has to offer in sunset tones on our upstairs floor. We serve the same menu both upstairs and downstairs, each with unique vibes. During peak times, there may be a wait even with a reservation. Grab a beverage and you'll be soaring through the treetops in no time!
    The Nest photo

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tiki Tatsu-ya offers a "unique tiki bar experience" with its kitschy and fun atmosphere reminiscent of a "b-list beach town." The "amazing vintage tiki drinks" and "delicious food" are complemented by attentive service. Perfect for celebrations or group outings, the creativity and thematic commitment make it a must-visit.

58 Reviews
  1. Andreas VIP

    Palm Springs5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best tiki bars around! Great food too. A favorite spot.

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  2. Maria

    Austin1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I feel the food was overpriced for the amount we got. The food truck wasn’t even there that they said makes all their food so we waited for some time. And yet the food was cold .The drinks were amazing but also overpriced as well.
    Tiki Tatsu-yaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our drinks, but we're sorry to hear that you found our food and pricing to be less than satisfactory. We strive to provide our customers with exceptional food, drinks, and service. It's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Matt and Tiki Tatsu-Ya Team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Start to finish, it’s an incredible experience. The food and the cocktails are so good as well as the stunning presentation.

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  4. Jackie VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun ambiance and experience! Would recommend 100% and will be back!

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  5. Amanda VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a party of 12, we celebrated a birthday. It was a surprise for the guest, and the staff was very accommodating and made the evening special. The experience of this tiki bar is unlike any other. If you haven’t been, it is a must.

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  6. Stevie VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Is it like dining inside of the Legends of the Hidden Temple set? Totally. But is the food and drink great? Absolutely. Aesthetically it feels like an unserious tourist trap in a b-list beach town and believe it or not I mean that as a complement. It is kitschy and fun and deeply committed to the theme. The food and beverage, however, is seriously good. We have not had a bad - or even mediocre - bite or sip over the several times we’ve been. It somehow also manages to be pretty fairly priced compared to the rest of the prestige Austin dining scene. We will be back.

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  7. Dylan

    Austin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Two of our party arrived directly on time and we were seated by a host with 5 star service we had one person trying to park and that did take 10-15 minutes. By the time our 3rd arrived our service was obviously going to change. We allowed the service to take a serious dive but said we were going to have a good time no matter what. our server and the bartender seemed to have a lot of attitude towards us and we weren’t sure why. We ordered the sos and by the time it arrived at our table the “show” was over, we didn’t understand that at all. Also our server could have explained the drink a little and said we needed to pass the bowl or all stand and drink due to the size and shape of the drink. We figured it out on our own. I’ve dined down in the cave with absolutely 5 star service and nothing but an amazing experience and tonight we were in nest and it was an obvious difference.  This was our second time coming and our first time bringing our best friend he had really been wanting to have the experience. The drinks were absolutely delicious and so were the pork lettuce wraps. In the end we had a good time but because we chose to honestly we almost left when the bar tender and server we obviously teaching us a lesson for having 1 person be 10 min late. Felt like a little kid put in time out.
    Tiki Tatsu-yaResponded on 1 March 2025
    Hi Dylan, thank you for sharing this review. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your time with us. It's clear we fell short of our service standard during your visit. Other than decor and elevation, your experience should be the same regardless of whether you choose the Nest or Cave when making a reservation. We apologize for any misunderstanding about the size and shape of the drink. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Kalua Pork lettuce wraps and the drinks overall. We hope to have another chance to provide the 5-star experience you deserve. Thank you, Matt and Tiki Team

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  8. Donn VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time I’ve been to Tiki Tatsuya. This place is so fun, very much like Rainforest Café, but for adults. The vintage tiki drinks were amazing, love how the lights and sound effects change when someone orders a specialty drink. There is so much to look at absolutely love this place! Would recommend if you love tiki bars!

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  9. Ashley

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is another level- when you walk in it smells amazing- the lighting- the music- the audiobook playing in the restroom- not a detail is overlooked- simply spectacular!

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  10. Rebecca

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place! Server was amazing. Will be back.

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Tiki Tatsu-ya is rated 4.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tiki Tatsu-ya

1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2369

Additional information

  • Area
    Bouldin Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 13:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Polynesian, Cocktail Bar, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Cocktails
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