Ileana Cruz

Great dinner experience, food was very tasty and the service was impeccable. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food since it was our first time eating Hawaiian food.

Miranda Rider

Super unique experience, so glad that this iconic and classic spot is still open after so many decades. Perfect for a special outing or when you’re craving an awesome drink on the waterfront.

Alex Hunter

Always a lovely time! We decided to celebrate our anniversary with dinner at Trader Vic's. It's been about a year since we last dined in & the menu was very nicely updated since our last visit. The drinks were great, we had a few appetizers then split a steak & fried rice. The 'decadent' chocolate cake was the only thing that wasn't noteworthy. We will be back!

Mr. Greene

Maybe the main reason that you're looking at Trader Vic's is because you love Tiki and this place is one of the Legends. If you are just looking for somewhere to eat and you're in the area, get ready for a pretty unique dining experience. I visited in May of this year and all of my expectations were met and exceeded. This visit was to complete my mission to visit to the 3 remaining US-based Trader Vic's locations ( Atlanta, GA, San Jose Airport, CA, Emeryville, CA) I don't think they have a T-shirt for this achievement but I am proud of myself! Trader Vic's does everything that you expect from a Tiki themed restaurant/bar - Polynesian inspired food and Rum-forward cocktails. The food was terrific and the drinks were what I wanted. Only 1 Tiki-drink needs to be followed by at least 2 glasses of water before driving, they are strong! The staff were very friendly and I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area.

K R

We ate here last night and we had such a great experience. Everyone at the restaurant made our experience so great. From the start the hostess was great and the bar waitress was very friendly. Our server at our table was awesome and really engaging with our two girls. Even the support staff was very friendly and professional. The food and drinks were all delicious. Just overall a great time and as always we will keep coming back.

Franklin L. Avery

This place never disappoints! This particularSaturday night must be birthday night because there were nonstop celebrations from one table to the next! The bill of fare is just as adventuresome as the eye candy Polynesian interior, all adding to positive festivities. This place is known for its exotic drinks. Never have I seen such an extensive list of exotic libations.The view into the Emeryville Harbor is captivating.

Nani Dabaluz

Never been to a trader Vic’s, I’m from Hawaii and the irony that everything on the menu was from a concept in Hawaii was funny to me. The drinks were tasty & the poke nachos was not Hawaii standards but it was 45% close. Will definitely go there again

Katherine Damstetter

A unique display of food and tastes. Arrived pretty much when it opened. Took a little bit for the food to show up when it did. We were not disappointed. Excellent views and excellent wait.Staff assisted us and cared for us well. The interior is unique and offers view of the water.

+2

Great meal, excellent service, lovely location and sunset views. And they brought back their signature cheesecake!

Great meal, excellent service, lovely location and sunset views. And they brought back their signature cheesecake!

Great meal, excellent service, lovely location and sunset views. And they brought back their signature cheesecake!

Great meal, excellent service, lovely location and sunset views. And they brought back their signature cheesecake!

Always a 10/10 at Trader Vic's. Favorite drink is the Mai Tai and they never miss with the SF Mai Tai. Smooth, sweet and refreshing. \n\nThe server was very helpful with ordering. Wish I remembered h…

Always a 10/10 at Trader Vic's. Favorite drink is the Mai Tai and they never miss with the SF Mai Tai. Smooth, sweet and refreshing. \n\nThe server was very helpful with ordering. Wish I remembered…

I stopped by Trader Vic's on my way home over the weekend. My bartender was Nala, and she really easy to talk to and made my solo experience so much better. She actually knew about the drinks. I will…

Great experience for our first time to Trader Vic's. Shaquille was a fantastic server and had great recommendations of the menu. The Cosmo Tidbits were a great starter with the Mai Tais and the Ren…

This place never fails to be an institution and all around good place. Love the vibe, ambience and service.

Excellent green papaya salad. Delicious miso salmon over garlic mashed potatoes. A wonderful view of the marina and the bridges with convenient parking. Our server, Shaquille, rounded out our son's…

Excellent green papaya salad. Delicious miso salmon over garlic mashed potatoes. A wonderful view of the marina and the bridges with convenient parking. Our server, Shaquille, rounded out our son's…

The last best Tiki Bar with darn good happy hour and truly excellent decor. Staff is great. Food is okay and the drinks are pretty good. But it is the WHOLE package that makes it worth visiting for…

Wow! This place really makes you feel at home! We really loved our server, David! The ambiance is a mix of new age/rain forest cafe. The chicken was delicious! Definitely coming back here!

Beautiful view, excellent and cozy ambiance. price reflects the quality of food. Service was awesome.

Trader Vic's is an exceptional place. From the wonderful decor in Polynesian style to the delicious food and fantastic cocktails served in special containers. It is situated right on the water in Eme…

When we can’t take a week off and go to Hawaii, we can come to Trader Vic’s and have a “vacation” for a couple of hours. Lots of fun drinks in wacky cups (tiki cup, blowfish cup, etc.) with names lik…

When we can’t take a week off and go to Hawaii, we can come to Trader Vic’s and have a “vacation” for a couple of hours. Lots of fun drinks in wacky cups (tiki cup, blowfish cup, etc.) with names l…

The food is absolutely amazing. And the service is top-notch. I ordered an all appetizer dinner. Spare ribs were the best on the planet. Cooked to perfection, not slithered in barbecue sauce, top q…

The food is absolutely amazing. And the service is top-notch. I ordered an all appetizer dinner. spare ribs were the best on the planet. Cooked to perfection, not slithered in barbecue sa…

The food is absolutely amazing. And the service is top-notch. I ordered an all appetizer dinner. Spare ribs were the best on the planet. Cooked to perfection, not slithered in barbecue sauce, top q…

Cool spot, came for a large party and had a pre ordered menu. Service was good and location had nice views of the bay. The food was nothing special, my son asked if they got it from Costco. Not to knock Costco but would expect the restaurant to be couple levels better. They also "just started" charging for parking, which was something like $65+, yikes. As it was a party, okay I guess, but I wouldn't choose to come here

Anjera C

What a treat! While we weren’t greeted right away at the door, it didn’t take too long for them to find us a seat. Afterwards service was good. I got the Koana puffer which was very good. I enjoyed it alot and the dropper of hard proof alcohol was a treat to sneak in. It’s quite a sweet drink as Tiki drinks are, but overall I enjoyed it alot. Also had to get the original Mai Tai which was typical but a must-try per the menu. I enjoyed it but I didn’t think recall much standing out to me. I am excited however to go back and try some of their other drinks! Everything on the menu looks great!

Greg Roderick

This place is throwback in time where Tiki bars and cooking over an open fire were more common. The service is excellent, the food is tasty and cocktails are from days gone by. It has nice views of the marina and bay. It's not super expensive, but it's not inexpensive either, so for the average person, it may be categorized as a special occasion dining experience kind of place.

First time there and the atmosphere, decor and food were amazing! Best crab rangoon I've ever had, very flavorful and fresh! wonton soup and the fries were excellent. Prices were a bit …

First time there and the atmosphere, decor and food were amazing! Best Crab Rangoon I've ever had, very flavorful and fresh! Wonton soup and the fries were excellent. Prices were a bit on the high …

First time there and the atmosphere, decor and food were amazing! Best Crab Rangoon I've ever had, very flavorful and fresh! Wonton soup and the fries were excellent. prices were a bit on the high …

It took about 30 minutes for our order to be taken. When the food and drinks arrived, the drinks tasted pre-made, and the dishes--both appetizers and entrées--were overly salty and had a defroste…

First time here - water view is beautiful and the end of the sunset was nice. Drink menu was overwhelming but the variety is great. We got the passion punch and the zombie. Thanks to the other yelp…

Came here early before dinner. The view was beautiful from our table, and the service was A-1. (Attentive and very friendly.) There was a steady stream of people coming and going -- and the overall …

Came here early before dinner. The view was beautiful from our table, and the service was A-1. (Attentive and very friendly.) There was a steady stream of people coming and going -- and the overal…

Came here early before dinner. The view was beautiful from our table, and the service was A-1. (Attentive and very friendly.) There was a steady stream of people coming and going -- and the overal…

Food: House salad was good but smallish. Brussel sprouts were excellently prepared, cut in half and braised on one side. New potatoes and brussel sprouts were nicely seasoned. Strip steak was a generous size but not well trimmed. I had to remove a finger sized strip of fat and band of gristle that ran most of the length of it. Creme brule was adequate. Service: nothing notable Atmosphere: interesting decor and photos; great view of the bay and marina lights. Value: unknown, as this was a sponsored dinner

Liked the food and the drinks. But, they are now charging $2 per 20 minutes with the first hour free. Seems a bit steep for their own parking lot while eating there.

Liked the food and the drinks. But, they are now charging $2 per 20 minutes with the first hour free. Seems a bit steep for their own parking lot while eating there.

Liked the food and the drinks. But, they are now charging $2 per 20 minutes with the first hour free. Seems a bit steep for their own parking lot while eating there.

parking is easy. Service is quick and the food is good. I love the quiet atmosphere also.

I’ve been eating at TV’s for 65years. It started before the war at Hinky Dinks and over the years expanded the world over. Vic Bergeron was a great food innovator, he is famous for the Mai Tai tiki…

D F

I’m a regular guest at Trader Vic’s, and it’s always been one of my favorite places — great food, good atmosphere, and usually excellent service. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was very disappointing and not up to the standard I’ve come to expect. Our server was rude and dismissive, which really surprised me since the staff is normally friendly and attentive. I ordered the Tuna Poke, and the portion I received was unusually small — nothing like what I’ve had before or what I’ve seen in other guests’ photos (look at the photo from 9 months ago). I even took a picture, and the difference is clear. When I politely asked for a little more avocado (I should have had more tuna) , I was told it would cost extra, which didn’t feel right given how small the dish already was. The Bar Manager came to our table and was very professional and kind. He listened to our concerns about our other plate and offered to replace the pork slices, which were noticeably drier than usual. Unfortunately, after that interaction, our server seemed upset and avoided our table for the rest of the meal. The replacement meat — including the ribs — was still quite dry, and when we asked for some sauce to help, the tension from the server made things uncomfortable. Another manager was walking by and asked for our check, and decided to leave. I’m sharing this because I truly enjoy Trader Vic’s and have had many great experiences here before. I hope management can look into improving consistency in food quality and portions, and provide some additional customer service training. I’d love to come back and have the kind of experience that made me a regular in the first place.

+44

samantha

This place is EXTREMELY over priced. The service was not that great either. It was $33 for a Caesar salad with salmon that was literally leaves of Romain and a sliver of salmon. And the cheese balls were completely empty. I’m sad to say but I feel like there are much better places in the area you can actually get your moneys worth. (I cut up the salad a little before the photo) but not worth it! And to to it al off what Hawaiian restaurant doesn’t have loco micro!!!! Horrible

Food is meh -- and way overpriced. \n\nReception is deplorable. They need some training in basic customer service methods. \n\nService was solid given what they are dealing with. \n\nThe bar allows…

S J Pleasants

12/17/24 My friends and I had a reservation at 5:45 to celebrate my g.f' birthday. Basically service was non existent. We seldom saw our server and kept having to ask the bus person to get our server and was shocked the multiple times we had to tell him our server hadn't come. We were left for long periods of time unable to order drinks or appetizers. In addition we told our server that one member of our party was stuck in traffic. Which isn't a single not to check in on us. I will also say how important it is to list the ingredients on the menue. This is a life saving method. As I almost ate the calamari which had sliced onions/leeks on top I almost mistook it as papaya. The menu had no indication there was sliced onions on top I am extremely thankful my girlfriend took a bite first. Anyhow, I was able to make sure the other items I ordered had no onions and explained my allergy to our server & the bus person. Our dinner came out fast, thanks to the kitchen staff. However agian the server lacked continuing to follow up. I believe we only tipped about 10 or 12 % on a $200 plus bill, which honestly in my opinion should have gone to the bus person & kitchen staff as they did all the work. Tipping fatigue has really grown on a lot of people & this is why, lack of service & the expectation of a 25% or more tip.. Its unfair when people generally go out for a good experience.