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Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, Alameda, CA

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

4.9
4.9
409 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
About
Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge is a tropical vacation spot right in the middle of your hometown! Serving award-winning, world famous classic and exotic cocktails along with many original recipes, along with some tasty snacks, Forbidden Island is a retro-oasis in the desert of your busy modern day! Now open indoors (seated capacity only) as well as outdoors in our Tiki Garden/ Patio, 7 days a week.

* Please note that all reservations are limited to 90 minutes for groups of 1-3 and 2 hours for groups of 4-8.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Hawaiian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 749-0332
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Alameda
  • Cross Street
    Sherman St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Lively

  • East Bay

    Best Ambience

  • East Bay

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge is a Bay Area gem, celebrated for its "best drinks" and "fantastic tiki atmosphere." Patrons enjoy "friendly staff," vibrant live music, and a truly immersive experience. While some service concerns arose, the unique cocktails and enchanting ambiance make it a must-visit for tiki enthusiasts.

409 Reviews
  1. Gail

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone should have their favorite Tiki Bar, this one is ours!

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  2. JosephineB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about Forbidden Island ! The drinks are stellar and their team is lovely!

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  3. Kathy

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best tiki bar in the Bay Area. Best drinks. Best servers. Best tiki ambience.

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  4. Jeff

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the top 10 Tiki Bars in the US. I have been coming here since they had first opened. This place truly takes you away to another place and time. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Dog friendly outdoors. Service is always friendly and the drinks have their own character flavor. Come in a T-shirt or even a fez hat and you will fit right in.

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  5. StephenAS

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, attentive bartender and decor staff. Strong but nuanced drinks.

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  6. Lorrie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a relaxing and fun environment. Service takes some time and the food this time around was over cooked (chips were brown, waffle fries too) but the drinks were excellent as usual!

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  7. KatelynA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tiki bar. Theming on point and delicious drinks!

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  8. Vanessa

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Walked in and was immediately transported to a timeless fantasy world. Somewhat like walking into Disneyland. Lovely, great music, attentive service and everything arrived so quickly. Delicious rum drinks. Would come back to this beautiful little world for good drinks with friends and loved ones.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks, great atmosphere! The waiters/waitresses were knowledgeable and fun.

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  10. DebbieN

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had been here once during covid, sitting out in the back patio, but had wanted to see the inside since then. We were welcomed promptly and were seated at the end of the bar. There were tables available but the bar seemed fine. However, staff congregated next to us at the end of the bar and ignored us for a good 10-15 minutes before someone acknowledged us and took our order. The server that finally welcomed us was friendly. Drinks were slow to arrive, but were really delicious, though VERY full of ice. I don't mind because I like my drinks cold, but it does cut down on the actual drink. I had the signature Forgotten Island cocktail and my husband the Jet Fuel. We also had the Forgotten Island waffle fries, which were really good. Drinks were at typical Bay Area prices but very enjoyable. Fries were reasonably priced and hit the spot. Inside the bar has a fun vibe, but the smell was less than fresh. Typical bar I guess! If you like tiki bars worth a visit!

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FAQs

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 749-0332.

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge is rated 4.9 stars by 409 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-2335

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sherman St
  • Area
    Alameda
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Hawaiian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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