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Tiki Tatsu-ya, Austin, TX

Tiki Tatsu-ya

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4.7
4.7
74 Reviews
$31 to $50
Polynesian
1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2369

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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, Seafood, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 1:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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. *Reservation time does not always equal time you will be seated. Times are approximated and delays may happen due to table availability. There may still be a wait during peak times. 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. *Reservation time does not always equal time you will be seated. Times are approximated and delays may happen due to table availability. There may still be a wait during peak times. Grab a beverage and you'll be soaring through the treetops in no time!
    The Nest Photo

What 74 people are saying

Tiki Tatsu-ya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tiki Tatsu-ya offers an "incredible experience" with its "fun tiki ambience" and "amazing drinks." Known for its "great service," the atmosphere is "deeply committed to the theme," making it a "must visit" in Austin. While the menu is more for "snacking," the "delicious" food and unique presentation make it a memorable destination.

74 Reviews
  1. Kati

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You really have a wonderful server. She was encouraging, cheerful, very helpful and attentive. We did not eat any of the dining options. This time with the neighboring table had some delicious looking dishes.

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  2. Skyler

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first impression was not great as they made us wait outside for over 20 minutes when we had a reservation because our table wasn’t ready and they wouldn’t let us sit at the bar. Especially when they make a point on the reservation to say that we have a 5 minute grace period, and yet they can seat reservations 20 minutes late, that didn’t add up to a great experience. They gave the same spiel to all the other reservations that came after us. Perhaps don’t take as many reservations so you can seat people when they book? Food and service were good, but very expensive and quite gimmicky, probably won’t go back. 

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  3. Jason

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Date night without the kids. The ambiance was great and different. The food was amazing and complemented the creative drinks very well. The wait staff was very responsive and prompt, though respectful and gave us space to make decisions. Will definitely return.

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  4. Frank VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. Tiki Tatsu-ya should make it on the list of best tiki bars.

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  5. Leayla

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great but the experience was underwhelming as a whole. Drinks were less than desirable. As a tiki bar/drink lover, I would not want to revisit this place.

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  6. Raven

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Even though we had a reservation we ended up waiting almost an hour for our table but the staff was amazing and and more than made up for the wait. The food was amazing as always, a fantastic experience was had

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  7. Derek

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience. So glad we went. A must see in Austin if you are a Tiki Fan

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  8. Fahren

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greay spot if you’re out with friends or looking for a group hang! They have great vibes, solid drink selection, and the ambience really hits. Just don’t come hungry. The food’s more of an afterthought its small nibbles at best. Pop in for drinks, then head elsewhere for a proper meal.

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  9. Colby

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall did not disappoint! Found this gem and made reservations before we arrived to the city. We needed to change the time and it was easy for us to adjust times. We were greeted by a nice gentleman (sorry can't remember his name but he was from Ojai originally) who made us feel right at home. Then we were enthusiastically greeted and cared for the rest of the evening by our server Gina. She brought the energy! We only tried the musubi and shrimp musubi but both were delicious. The chili sauce on the shrimp musubi was delightful and the cloche with the musubi added another flare.

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  10. Andy

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This area can be quite a nice place to take a date. It can be loud or quiet depending on the day and time that you go. This place is not necessarily a place to get full off of food as it’s more snacking and drinks. The vibes can be a bit dark, but that may just be the nature of the environment they’re trying to recreate. I wouldn’t mind if it was a bit brighter so it’s easier to read the levels on the bottom floor.

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FAQs

Tiki Tatsu-ya is rated 4.7 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tiki Tatsu-ya

1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2369

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bouldin Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 1:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Polynesian, Seafood, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Cocktails
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