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"A 24-hour tropical escape and celebration of maximalism — like Disneyland through an adults-only filter. After surviving the brutal parking lot, step through a dark passageway into the glow of animatronic birds, a twinkling Rainforest Cafe–style night sky, and a life-sized mermaid in glass that looks just real enough to prompt a double-take. Bartender Adam Rains slings some of the best tiki drinks in town — classics like painkillers and banana batidas shine here. Plan in advance to reserve a table or belly up to the bar; with drinks in hand, take a lap to admire the decor: dazzling waterfalls, head-scratching island artifacts, old-timey nudes tucked beneath glass tabletops, and lewd wallpaper in the restrooms." - Janna Karel