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Name: The Polynesian
Address: 400 W 42nd St, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 254-3000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

The Polynesian

4.4

157 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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TThe Polynesian is the ultimate ode to Tiki. Located inside the Pod Times Square Hotel at 400 West 42nd St. The Polynesian offers a 21st century Tiki experience with its elevated cocktails, nostalgic fare and opulent decor. The Polynesian accommodates 200 guests split equally between its indoor space and outdoor terrace, each with its own full-sized bar. The terrace also offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city. We offer a menu of small bites and delicious cocktails. For any questions please email info@thepolynesiantiki.com.

Our operating hours are Sunday-Thursday 1am (Kitchen closes 11pm) & Friday & Saturday 2am (Kitchen closes 12am). Our outdoor terrace closes for the season at the end of September 2019.

Everyone must be 21 years old with a valid ID.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Lounge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–1:00 am (last reservation at midnight) Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am (last reservation at 1am) The outdoor terrace closes at 11pm and is weather permitting.
Phone number
(212) 254-3000
Website
http://thepolynesiantiki.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone
Private party facilities
For private events, please contact us at events@majorfood.com

Location
400 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
9th avenue & 42nd Street
Parking details
Icon Parking - 350 W. 42nd New York, NY 10036
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Smokin' Sarong$17.00
coconut tea infused scotch, cinnamon, chipotle honey and tropical juices
Commodore Daiquiri$17.00
Rums, orgeat, ube extract and tropical juices. This tipple definitely outranks your Daiquiri
Marama Mama Punch$17.00
Vodka infused with summer royale tea, rums, orgeats, bitters and tropical juices. Beach, please!
Rita Hayworth$17.00
Overproof tequila infused with pineapple and sage, honey, chartreuse and lime. Put the blame on Mame when you fall for this one
Martiniki$17.00
R(h)ums, gin, maraschino, pamplemousse liqueur, orgeat, bitters and absinthe Bum. Beach Bum. Stirred not shaken
Notorious P.O.G.$17.00
Rums, passion fruit, orange, guava, cinnamon, amaro and club soda. I love it when you call me Big Guava
Vaya Kon Tiki$17.00
R(h)ums infused with coconut african redbush tea, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne coconut cream and tropical juices. Walk with the Tiki Gods and become legend, like Thor Heyerdahl

XXX

Sao Feng$19.00
Japanese whisky, rum infused with chai and mint tea, cinnamon and bitters. For those seeking treasure, look no futher
Double Barrel Winchester$24.00
gins, elderflower, ginger, grenadine and juices
The Derelict$22.00
Rums, bourbon, banana, cinnamon, passion fruit, absinthe and juices. Get off the Good Ship Lillipop and rotten up like the rest of us!

Tiki Classics

El Diablo (Trader Vic)$17.00
Overproof tequila, mezcal, ginger, cassis, juices and club soda. Ever dance with devil in the pale moonlight?
Planter's Punch (Don the Beachcomber)$17.00
Rums, grenadine, falernum, bitters and lime. This is how you say "welcome" in the islands
Chief Lapu Lapu (Bob Esmino)$19.00
Rums, passion fruit, honey, grenadine, orange liqueur, bitters and juices. In honor of one of the true O.G.'s of Tiki
Mai Tai (Trader Vic)$19.00
R(h) ums, orgeats, orange liqueur and lime. The classic that launched a thousand rum rhapsodies

Large Format

Hoist the Colours Punch$85.00
Rums, cinnamon, bitters, absinthe, tropical juices and club soda. Yo-ho, haul together and drink this chest dry
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a$85.00
Rum, clairin, blue curacao, coconut liqueur, absinthe and tropical juices. Correctly pronounce the name of this "fishy" tropical tipple and you will truly be kama'aina
Exotica Bowl$85.00
Rums infused with kaffir lime, green curry & coriander, lemongrass, bay leaf, ginger, coconut, bitters, juices and club soda. If you close your eyes when drinking this, you can almost feel the sand between your toes

Bar Snacks

Spicy Pickles$8.00
Edamame$9.00
Crispy Wonton Chips$7.00
Curry Cauliflower$13.00
Spicy Fries$8.00
Shrimp Har Gow$13.00
Chicken Lemongrass Dumpling$15.00
Pork & Shrimp Wonton$13.00
Coconut Rock Shrimp$16.00
Crab Rangoon$14.00
Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings$14.00
Peking Duck Spring Rolls$15.00

The Polynesian Pu Pu Platter

The Polynesian Pu Pu Platter$68.00

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

157 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Go early if you want faster service and a good table. Food was better before their menu changes but still good. It's really all about the cocktails and ambience! Great for drinks with friends or a quick bite before a play.
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Foodieforlife
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellently executed drinks, yummy small plates and perfect service! What a fun date night!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks are always the top highlights, a lot of great choices. Also, the ambiance is amazing.
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IanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite bar in NYC, we come here every time we are in the city for business.
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ChristineT
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall4food3service2ambience3
This is my 2nd time visiting. The food and drink menu changed so some favorites are gone. For shellfish allergies mostly everything is fried in the same oil so my friend could only eat the fries. The staff was overbearing at times and asked to bus the table before we were done. It wasn't crowded and other groups were not bothered at all. Not a comfortable feeling since we were the only AA there so we won't be back.
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andrea
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience3
drinks were great
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VictorR
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere. Great drinks. Unique decor. I will keep coming back and reccomend this place!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food3service2ambience5
Food was excellent, drinks weren’t spectacular, also was a bit overpriced. On the drinks, it may have just been us, my girlfriend and I, but they were either too alcohol heavy or they were too ingredient heavy, no balance. Ambience and theme were great.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drink was amazing, I just hope there was a better selection off food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall3food3service1ambience4
Drinks were delish. Ambiance was cool. Food was ok. Our server was horrific.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, very nice place
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Tingy91
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Decided to try some cocktails and late night snacks after an evening out. The
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Before concert meal
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SamP
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience5
Overall a good experience but service was lacking. Had to consistently flag down different servers to order more drinks, food, and get the check. Would still go back.
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CameronN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall3food5service1ambience5
Great place with great drinks, but poor service. We sat for about two hours and seemed like our waiter had forgotten about us.
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Alexm
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall3food3service1ambience4
The drinks were good and strong. On the expensive side. We would go back if the service had been better. After receiving our first round of drinks, we didn't see a server for over 1.5hr and never received the food we ordered. We also had wanted to order more drinks but they weren't around.
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Sarita
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fun to check out tiki bar in NYC as we love tiki culture and to explore spots all over the USA.
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Anonymous
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience5
overpriced in my opinion but still very fun
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loveeeee this place !!
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bretf
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Work event
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Jerome
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Friendly staff, great cocktails, nice nibbles and an amazing atmosphere.
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kbinvt
Greater Boston
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience2
The space is not as unique as it looked in the photos, it’s just ok. Service was very slow.
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DKAPD
Tampa
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience3
If you want the old Tiki experience , this is a good place to go. Was crowded but not overly noisy. Everything (drinks and food items) run about $20-25. A fun place to spend the money. Have a very limited menu, even smaller than you see on line but the items we ordered were very good (coconut shrimp, crab ragoons, dumplings, fries)
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RENATAP
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
I had higher expectation- theming is ok but nothing special, and drinks were not great.
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Eliana
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for drinks and bar food. Drinks were nicely presented and tasty. The food was great and as expected for bar food. Nice level is loud, but I was able to talk to those seating near me. Awesome place, great for people watching and just having cool looking and tasty cocktails.
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BillM
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience3
I have no idea where the strong reviews for this place come from. Cheesy, terrible apps, poor drink selections. Just something low-class about it from the jump. I was handed a cheap cardboard menu that was sticky as hell and disgusting. Food was cheap - frozen grocery store quality and WAY overpriced. Service was decent. Would not recommend.
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BalaP
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience5
The cocktails were good and varied In sweet to extra sweet. There were not many options for food. The bar snacks were mostly the fried kind and left us wanting something healthy and substantial. The decor was the highlight.
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SandrineM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect : the food, the cocktails , the ambiance, the music and the best of all : the waiter John ! Thanks for all It was an excellent moment for my Birthday !
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EdBur
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall4food2service4ambience5
The Polynesian is a great place for getting tiki drinks - their drinks are interesting, flavorful, and they use a generous amount of alcohol. The vibe inside is very frenetic - music is funky and loud, and the interior is great. However, don't arrive hungry - the finger-foods they provide are generally fried and small in portions.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
I LOVE tiki drinks. The Polynesian is a absolutely stellar example of the tiki arts. We had a wonderful time and will absolutely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
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Darren
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food2service5ambience5
Such a fun place! The food is appetizer style and exists solely to keep people from getting too drunk. The drinks are amazing and potent. Warning... I’m 205lbs, and two of the specialty cocktails knock me on my butt every time!
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TimetoEatinNYC
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
The drinks are pricey but really good. However the food quality has declined since the past times I have been there.
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LeLe
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hmmm this place is beautiful but as it got closer to pretheatre was very crowded and noisy, and the drinks are super expensive--like $19 per. The special tiki cocktails themselves are delicious and beautifully presented. Food menu limited but tasty--dumplings, curry fried cauliflower, spring rolls, a few things like that. It's a nice concept atmosphere wise and excellent servers, but I think we were the only non-tourists there, and I'm not sure I'd return. I would recommend it to someone from out of town who has money and wants an over-the-top experience.
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DouglasM
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. High end tiki bar serving some of the best rum drinks I’ve had in NYC.
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TexinNYC
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This a great and fun bar located close to the theatres and transportation The cocktails are on point and the food is really good. It has the authentic Tiki bar feel!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The coconut shrimps were the best I ever had!
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FlorianM
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Great drinks! We were sitting at the bar. Barkeeper were great and easy to talk. Try it! We did not try the food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, drinks and good music.
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Kaiulani
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall5food1service5ambience5
The reason why I give the food a one star cause I didn’t have a chance to try to there food... there drinks are strong but it’s sooooooo dammmm good to honest taste a cocktail with alcohol
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400 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
9th avenue & 42nd Street
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–1:00 am (last reservation at midnight) Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am (last reservation at 1am) The outdoor terrace closes at 11pm and is weather permitting.
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Icon Parking - 350 W. 42nd New York, NY 10036
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thepolynesiantiki.com/
Phone number
(212) 254-3000
Private party facilities
For private events, please contact us at events@majorfood.com

The Polynesian

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Wine

Sparkling

Conquilla, Cava

Jeio Rosé, Prosecco

White

Rickshaw, Chardonnay

Babich, Sauvignon Blanc

Rosé

My Essential, Provence Rosé

Red

Bodega Calle, Malbec

Zorzal, Pinot Noir

Beer

Kona Longboard Lager$8.00

Kona Wailua Wheat$8.00

Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner$8.00

Coney Island IPA$8.00

Baby Millers

Teetotalers

Pinay Colada$8.00

Mea Huna$8.00

Frozen

Blue Hawaii$17.00

Piña Colada$17.00

Cocktails

Smokin' Sarong$17.00

Commodore Daiquiri$17.00

Marama Mama Punch$17.00

Rita Hayworth$17.00

Martiniki$17.00

Notorious P.O.G.$17.00

Vaya Kon Tiki$17.00

XXX

Sao Feng$19.00

Double Barrel Winchester$24.00

The Derelict$22.00

Tiki Classics

El Diablo (Trader Vic)$17.00

Planter's Punch (Don the Beachcomber)$17.00

Chief Lapu Lapu (Bob Esmino)$19.00

Mai Tai (Trader Vic)$19.00

Large Format

Hoist the Colours Punch$85.00

Humuhumunukunukuapua'a$85.00

Exotica Bowl$85.00

Bar Snacks

Spicy Pickles$8.00

Edamame$9.00

Crispy Wonton Chips$7.00

Curry Cauliflower$13.00

Spicy Fries$8.00

Shrimp Har Gow$13.00

Chicken Lemongrass Dumpling$15.00

Pork & Shrimp Wonton$13.00

Coconut Rock Shrimp$16.00

Crab Rangoon$14.00

Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings$14.00

Peking Duck Spring Rolls$15.00

The Polynesian Pu Pu Platter

The Polynesian Pu Pu Platter$68.00

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