Trader Vic's

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   Gerald

   VIP

   St. Louis

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   For 55 years since a teenagers, my mom's dream has been to go to a Trader Vic's. Not having one near us, we were finally able to plan a trip to Atlanta to take her. The experience could not have been better. From the second we walked in, they made my mom's visit special. Got a great table with a great waitress. She was attentive and very pleasant. The manager came by twice to make sure we were having a good time. He even gave my mom a special glass for the occasion. The food was delicious, especially the pork appetizer. The bacon scallops were perfectly cooked. The surf and turf was delicious. Highlight of the meal though, was watching my mom have her first Mai Tai. But the dinner was just the beginning. After we were done, we were invited to have a tour of the restaurant. Something we found out they offer on Saturdays. Mr Rider, our tour guide, started off with a history of Trafee Vic, both the man and the restaurant. Then he took us around the restaurant showing us the original artwork by Trafer Vic himself. Tables where presidents and celebrities sat out. Where movie scenes had been filmed. So thank you to everyone: hostess, waitress, bartender, cook, manager, and Mr Rider for giving my mom an amazing experience, 55 years in the making.
   

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   Cindy

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent waiter, food very salty. Atmosphere excellent a bit noisy
   

   Trader Vic'sResponded today

   Aloha Cindy, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you had an excellent experience with our service and enjoyed our atmosphere. We also understand that our noise level and the seasoning of the food affected your visit, and we appreciate your insight. Your comments help us refine our offerings, and we hope to provide you with an even better dining experience at Trader Vic's Atlanta in the future. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   Amy

   VIP

   Atlanta

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was very…continental? Our drinks took well over 20 minutes to come out and there were only a handful of tables in the restaurant as we were early for our 6pm reservation. Calamari starter was tasty but didn’t seem to contain a lot of calamari, was more batter than anything. My husband’s order of all in fried rice was great. My beef bulgogi was fine but full of onions - I am not used to it containing that many onions. The s’mores cake dessert was the part of the night. This was probably a once and done but it was a fun night.
   

   Trader Vic'sResponded 7 days ago

   Aloha Amy, Thank you! It was a pleasure to have you as our diner, and we appreciate your feedback. While we are happy you enjoyed the s'mores cake and fried rice, we are surprised and disappointed that you weren't more impressed with the rest of your meal. Please know we pride ourselves on our top-notch service and delicious food, so we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back and impress you further. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   Jonathan

   Atlanta

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Crab Rangoon tasted and smelled fishy, ribs were tough and cold! No manager touched our table after we sent the food back. We were not offered anything else. Drinks were fine, but we were so turned off by the food and lack of customer service we left. Our server was nice but seemed disappointed when we decided against the prefixed Valentine’s Day menu. I’d go back for drinks and ambience. Stay away from the food and it’s a fun as a gimmick
   

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   Trader Vic'sResponded 7 days ago

   Aloha Jonathan, Thank you for reaching out to share your recent experience. We sincerely apologize for your disappointment and can assure you your feedback will be shared with our team to seize any opportunity to improve. It is our hope that you will give us another chance to welcome you back for a seamless stay worthy of a perfect rating. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   Angela

   Atlanta

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Trader Vic's Atlanta is definitely a destination! It is absolutely worth a trip downtown and even the $30 parking! We had the Valentine's Honi Honi menu and it was outstanding from start to finish. The staff is lovely from excellent table service (Chryslin!) to the manager to Chef Julio, who runs an AMAZING kitchen. Our menu was pork bao, chateaubriand, duchess potatoes, creamed spinach and a very fancy chocolate raspberry dessert. All perfectly executed and perfectly seasoned. Delightful! Trader Vic's is the last original tiki bar in America and it delivers on tiki atmosphere, drinks and really great food.
   

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   Trader Vic'sResponded 7 days ago

   Aloha Angela, Thank you for your perfect rating! It was wonderful having you dine with us to celebrate Valentine's Day, and we appreciate your compliments for our carefully crafted dishes and exceptional service. You can be sure we will share your compliments with Chryslin and Chef Julio! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another unforgettable meal. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   Christina

   Unspecified

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good service and not too crowded on a Wednesday night. Hard to find, but just ask for directions, it’s worth it. Fun Polynesian themed restaurant.
   

   Trader Vic'sResponded 7 days ago

   Aloha Christina, Thank you for joining us at Trader Vic's Atlanta and for sharing your kind review. We are delighted you enjoyed our fantastic service and fun atmosphere. It would be an honor to welcome you back for another memorable experience. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   JULIE

   Atlanta

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We had high hopes for this one but was disappointed…the atmosphere, story and ambiance were great. However the food was very overpriced. The rice dish was dry and the spices did not blend well. The appetizer was good. Drinks were good but pricey. I brought my entire family here to celebrate my husbands birthday and absolutely nothing was special about that. My suggestion would be to stop here for a drink and appetizer to enjoy the ambiance.
   

   Trader Vic'sResponded on 11 February 2025

   Aloha Julie, Thank you for leaving your feedback on your recent stay. Guest comments are appreciated and welcome. We are thankful to hear that you loved our ambiance. However, it saddens us to hear that we couldn't meet all of your expectations with the dining experience. We hope that you will consider staying with us again. We have live music on Tuesdays and Mai Tai Thursdays. Given the opportunity, we're certain we can give you the experience you expected. Thanks again for leaving your comments, and we hope to see you again. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   Phil

   VIP

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it! Wish we had one in our town. Food is yummy and ambiance so relaxing and fun.
   

   Trader Vic'sResponded on 11 February 2025

   Aloha Phil, Thank you so much for your five-star review. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to our guests. We are happy that you loved the ambiance and the food so much that you want our spot in your town. We hope you consider coming back soon. There's live music on Tuesdays and discounted Mai Tais on Thursdays. Looking forward to seeing you next time. Thanks again for leaving your positive comments. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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   Tina

   VIP

   Atlanta

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome food, great drinks and very friendly staff! Loved our dinner here!
   

   Trader Vic'sResponded on 3 February 2025

   Aloha Tina, Our team here at Trader Vic's Atlanta always wants to provide diners with a carefree island experience with a delicious meal and refreshing Mai Tais, and we are glad that you had a wonderful time with us. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider joining us again very soon. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
   

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    Matthew

    Dallas

    30 reviews

    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    It's been 20+ years since I've been to a Trader's Vic so my last known experience back then was very good.... However, this trip didn't come close to what I remember. The food was overcooked, and dry and wasn't to the level I remember or should be for the competition. The band was a nice touch but very loud, and the music had nothing to do with the restaurant's theme. The price value was good but I think I'll wait another 20 years for my next visit.
    

    Trader Vic'sResponded on 31 January 2025

    Aloha Matthew, We are sincerely sorry to hear that you didn't have a good time with us. Please accept our apologies for any disappointment in our food options and we understand your frustration. All of your feedback is gratefully received and will be discussed internally so that improvements can be made for the future. It is our hope that you'll consider giving us another chance soon; we're confident that we can impress you. Mahalo, Maurice Pinder, Jr.
    

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