Trader Vic's - Emeryville

4.7 (2677)

$31 to $50

Global, International

9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Trader Vic's is “Home of the Original Mai Tai” overlooking the Emeryville Marina with stunning bay view.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Polynesian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(510) 653-3400
Website
http://www.tradervicsemeryville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Broderick
Catering
Outside catering accepted upon request. Please contact our banquet department at 510-450-7182
Private party facilities
Located along the beautiful Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic's has been hosting every type of event for over 75 years. We feature four distinct private dining rooms which can accommodate 6 to 110 guests. Trader Vic's is also available for buy out events hosting up to 300 people.

Location
9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608
Neighborhood
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross street
Powell Street
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking
Public transit
Emery-Go-Round
Entertainment
Live bands on select weekend.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cosmo Tidbits$33.00
Trader Vic's original pupu platter. A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs
- For Two$30.00
BBQ Spare Ribs$29.00
Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze. Slow cooked to perfection
Beef Cho Cho$19.00
Light up the night with a flaming hibachi while you cook these tender bites in our one of a kind soy-ginger glaze
Crab Rangoon$19.00
Vic's favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appitite!
Crispy Prawn$19.00
The original "crispy prawn" Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover
Jalapeño Cheese Balls $19.00
Coriander mixed with jalapeño, cheddar & Emmental cheese. Fried golden
Veggie Spring Rolls$19.00
Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper. Served with sweet chili sauce

Soups & Salads

Light & refreshing or warm & comforting, there's something to satisfy every mood

Wonton Soup$16.00
Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy, Fragrant chicken broth
Shanghai Caesar Salad$19.00
Baby gem lettuce, spiced cashews, tossed in a lemon ginger aioli and topped with parmesan crackers
Trader Vic's Salad$16.00
Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke, endive & cherry tomato. Our famous Javanese dressing
Green Papaya Salad$21.00
Shaved mango, cilantro, shallot, tomato, tossed in a Thai dressing with a peanut praline crust

Starters

To ease those hungry souls before the main arrival

Maui Waui Shrimp$19.00
Coconut shrimp tossed in a spicy chili aioli With katsu slaw
Tuna Poke$24.00
Yellowfin tuna served raw, avocado, taro chips, signature dressing
Crispy Calamari$20.00
Tender rings, lightly fried in spicy togarashi seasoned flour and served with a coriander wasabi aioli
Impossible Lettuce Cups$22.00
Impossible meat, ginger, garlic, soy, Fresno chili, scallions & gem lettuce

Trader Vic's Favorites

After sailing the seven seas we present to you a selection of classic & newly inspired dishes

Island Fried Rice* **$26.00
Our signature rice blend with tender pieces of chicken. Our famous char siu pork, pineapple, ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion
Beef & Reef$39.00
Marinated beef tenderloin stir fried with tiger prawns, Sweet pepper, Bermuda onion & our signature sauce. Accompanied by Jasmine rice
Rendang Pork Shank Curry$55.00
Braised bone-in pork shank, pickled turmeric daikon, green beans, carrot sambal, served with coconut rice and crispy garlic (Serves two)
Chili Coconut Chicken$32.00
Tender pieces of chicken breast stir fried with peppers, Onions, water chestnuts, finished with spicy coconut sauce
Macadamia Mahi Mahi$43.00
Macadamia crusted, kimchi potato, lobster butter sauce, garlic broccolini
5 Spice Half Duck$49.00
Slow cooked & shredded duck finished with its own fat & 5 spice salt, Along with moo shoo pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, scallions
Oni'o Palena Stir Fry$29.00
Crispy Chinese eggplant, snow peas, peppers, onion, basil, topped with a pineapple chili glaze on a bed of Jasmine rice & topped with crispy shallots
Beef Kew Pake$42.00
Braised short rib, Mongolian sauce, red onion, scallions, broccolini, Sesame seeds, jalapeño & jasmine rice

From the Wood Fired Oven

Our ovens are custom made and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.). Meats, fowl and seafood are suspended from hooks and slowly cooked over a hardwood fire, producing a unique and original flavor

Pork Chop$40.00
Bone-in with our signature soy marinade Sautéed spinach, sweet potato mash, Maui onion marmalade
Green Chili Salmon$38.00
Miso smoked salmon, crispy garlic, shallots, green chili oil, garlic potato, ginger honey glazed carrots
Jerked Half Chicken$37.00
Citrus butter sauce, pake noodles and lemon charred asparagus
Indonesian Rack of Lamb**$59.00
Marinated New Zealand lamb, BBQ pineapple, Coconut rice & spiced chutney
Oven Smoked Steaks
At Trader Vic's we continue the Trader's tradition of dipping our steaks in his signature Chinese soy marinade, then suspending the meat on metal hooks at 500 degrees with a touch of smoke to create the perfect steak! We add a brush of wasabi thyme butter to complete the one of kind flavor! Served with garlic whipped potatoes, crispy creamed spinach, port wine glaze
- 8oz Tenderloin $61.00
- 14oz Striploin$59.00

Sides

Spiced Fries$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$9.00
Hawaiian Fried Rice$13.00
Lemon Charred Asparagus $11.00
Potato Tostones $11.00
Crispy Eggplant $11.00
Crispy Creamed Spinach $11.00

What 2,677 people are saying

Trader Vic's - Emeryville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Trader Vic's in Emeryville offers a "legendary tiki experience" with "great cocktails" and "excellent food." Positioned by the water, the "beautiful views" and "classic ambiance" enhance its exotic charm. Expect "attentive service" and a lively atmosphere, although prices can be high. Perfect for special occasions and tiki enthusiasts.

2,677 Reviews

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christine
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic dinner! Never fails to be exceptional food, drinks, service and ambiance!
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Mark VIP
Atlanta9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Trader Vic’s and the food and drinks are always top notch! Lots of fun to eat here!
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Craig
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a phenominal experience. The waiter was engaging, the food excellent, and of course, the drinks made it an experience, not just a meal!
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Joan
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome birthday celebration! See you next year.
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Madison VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trader Vic’s is legendary in the tiki world for a reason. Trader Vic’s emeryville continues to shine and stand the test of time. Great cocktails, great food, always excellent service, and an incredible location. Always a good time here. Thanks Trader Vic’s, we’ll be back soon!
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Dana
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trader Vics is one of those places you have to go. As a right of passage, it’s like Disneyland; some people will need to go once a year, others will be fine with one and done. The food is interesting, but you’re not gonna have an amazing dining experience, at least by Bay Area standards. The cocktails are festive, but you’re likely gonna have a better made cocktail at a fancy local cocktail bar. The point is, go and have fun. We had a blast, because our expectations were not high, the service was excellent, we could swear we were at the tiki room at Disneyland, and kitsch is our deal. So, be prepared to pay more money than you need to, and still have a really good time. Set your expectations accordingly. And no, this is not a first date experience if you’re footing the entire bill and work at minimum wage. Unless you really really like them.
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Cheri
San Diego52 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is always a joy to visit when I’m in town. Excellent cocktails, food, and staff.
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Robert VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East27 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This is our third time over the past 4 years. This experience was not upto the other two. Whole the food and drink was consistent the service was uncoordinated and poor. We arrived for our reservation on time the table was not ready. While not a big deal it was suggested we sit in the bar and have a drink. Other tables sat down after us to eat and a server came over. 15 minutes later we were still sitting in the bar waiting for someone to come over to offer us a drink or even water. After another 5 minutes I we back up the the check-in stand and asked for service . Someone finally came over to take our Drink order. We finally were taken to our table and had two different waiters come over to try and take a drink order. One server did not look happy that the other one had been by. Drinks were slow.. we ourselves a pupus platter for the table along with dinner. There were four of us but the platter was for 3. While not a big deal. Getting a server to refill water and ice tea was trying. Given this level of service we would not recommend Trader Vic’s
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Tony
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food and ambiance was excellent as was the service. It had been a year since my last visit to Trader Vic's and I was a bit surprised at how much prices had increased during that time. It has become a much more expensive place to dine than before. I recommend Trader Vic's for great food.
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Zachary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We’ve enjoyed the casual lounge on a number of occasions and always had good service. We ate in the dining room last night for a special occasion, seven in total. We were seated promptly and then did not see a server until I managed to flag down the hostess—. 20 minutes later. The bus boys were hustling the whole time but I never saw a waiter/waitress in the entire dining room during that time. A lady came over and took our entire order and promised to pace out apps and entrees. Another 20 minutes passed before apps and drinks arrived, along with one of the seven entrees which we sent back. After about an hour in total we met the actual waitress and I realized the gal who initially took our order was an emergency fill in. The food is tasty, nothing special, but is satisfying. All in all very inattentive service and I noticed on our way out the lounge was full and most staff seemed deployed in there. I realized there is no advantage to eating in the dining room and will pop into the lounge for a casual experience going forward.
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FAQs

Trader Vic's - Emeryville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 653-3400.

Trader Vic's - Emeryville is rated 4.7 stars by 2677 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Trader Vic's - Emeryville can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for Trader Vic's - Emeryville

9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608

Additional information

Cross street
Powell Street
Neighborhood
San Francisco Bay Area
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Polynesian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking
Public transit
Emery-Go-Round
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Broderick
Entertainment
Live bands on select weekend.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tradervicsemeryville.com/
Phone number
(510) 653-3400
Catering
Outside catering accepted upon request. Please contact our banquet department at 510-450-7182
Private party facilities
Located along the beautiful Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic's has been hosting every type of event for over 75 years. We feature four distinct private dining rooms which can accommodate 6 to 110 guests. Trader Vic's is also available for buy out events hosting up to 300 people.

Trader Vic's - Emeryville

About this restaurant

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Tidbits & Pupus

Cosmo Tidbits$33.00

BBQ Spare Ribs$29.00

Beef Cho Cho$19.00

Crab Rangoon$19.00

Crispy Prawn$19.00

Jalapeño Cheese Balls $19.00

Veggie Spring Rolls$19.00

Soups & Salads

Wonton Soup$16.00

Shanghai Caesar Salad$19.00

Trader Vic's Salad$16.00

Green Papaya Salad$21.00

Starters

Maui Waui Shrimp$19.00

Tuna Poke$24.00

Crispy Calamari$20.00

Impossible Lettuce Cups$22.00

Trader Vic's Favorites

Island Fried Rice* **$26.00

Beef & Reef$39.00

Rendang Pork Shank Curry$55.00

Chili Coconut Chicken$32.00

Macadamia Mahi Mahi$43.00

5 Spice Half Duck$49.00

Oni'o Palena Stir Fry$29.00

Beef Kew Pake$42.00

From the Wood Fired Oven

Pork Chop$40.00

Green Chili Salmon$38.00

Jerked Half Chicken$37.00

Indonesian Rack of Lamb**$59.00

Oven Smoked Steaks

Sides

Spiced Fries$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries$9.00

Hawaiian Fried Rice$13.00

Lemon Charred Asparagus $11.00

Potato Tostones $11.00

Crispy Eggplant $11.00

Crispy Creamed Spinach $11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Trader Vic's - Emeryville offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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