Da Tiki Hut

Da Taki Hut is a standout Central Tacoma spot with standout food and an unforgettable drink scene. The real stars are the people behind it: Rob, the mixologist, who clearly knows his craft and crafts cocktails that invite you to savor the night—perfect for a bartender’s choice moment or a thoughtfully curated drink. Steve, the owner, runs the place with warmth and a knack for great, flavorful food. It’s exactly the kind of local joint you want to support—friendly, no-nonsense hospitality, solid bites, and drinks that remind you why you enjoy going out. Shout-outs to Rob for elevating every drink, and to Steve for the consistently delicious food and genuine hospitality. If you’re in Central Tacoma, this place deserves a spot on your list. As I like to say like Arnold " I'll be Back " 💯

Tried this place after my Niece saw a TikTok review. When we arrived we were surprised to see it was a place we’d driven by a million times but never even noticed it. Because it was our first time there the waitress brought out a small sample of each meat they offered for everyone at the table and it was the perfect gesture as all of us need up ordering their large combo. The decor theme was so cute and interesting. With the background music it really felt like you were on a mini vacation. Service was great, food was perfectly flavored and this place is truly a hidden gem.

the best place for awesome & delicious food in Tacoma! and then there's the great service, lovely staff, and really cool tiki decor -- not to mention tasty cocktails with unique and fresh garnishes. they really go all out here to make everyone feel welcome and well-fed! I never miss going here whenever I'm in Tacoma.

Definitely agree with other reviewers: this restaurant is a hidden gem that should not be overlooked! From the moment we entered for a post-graduation lunch, the owner was gracious, responsive, kind and upbeat. We were treated to samples of the different proteins available, our graduate was given a beautiful lei, and we even received dessert samples, all offered at no charge. The dishes were fantastic and highly authentic, taking me back to my last visit to Maui with every bite. My wife stated of the mac salad was "this is my Hawaiian grandmother's recipe exactly!" and was almost in tears from the memories it evoked. The decor may seem a touch over-the-top to those more accustomed to IKEA-esque minimalist restaurant settings, but we found it charming, whimsical and engaging, stopping just shy of being distracting during mealtime conversations. All in all, a wonderful meal and experience that was only heightened by the lovely owner's efforts to make our special day even better. I highly recommend Da Tiki Hut and plan to return very soon!

Great experience. Our bartender was charming & fun. The food was delicious. We got the lumpia, various spam masubi, & moco loco. Overall, great time! One person on our group said this was one of the best experiences they have had. We definitely enjoyed ourselves.

This place is really a hidden gem. My husband and I went here for the first time a few weeks ago. We were seated almost immediately and given samplers of the meats to try. The food came out quickly and was fantastic. I highly recommend and will be going back very soon.

If affect theory denotes the shift from substance to “vibe” in postmodern culture then Da Tiki Hut is surely one of the best bars in America if not the world. Best chicken katsu I’ve had hands down

Great bartender and Mai Tai! Mochiko chicken was wonderful! Atmosphere is fantastic and food came out fast!

Favorite dining experience in Tacoma!! The theme is so fun and so well done!! Getting seated feels like visiting a speak easy under the sea!! The food is excellent, and served on paper plates, reminiscent of Hawaiian food trucks. We tried the moco loco and tiki chicken and both were delicious!! Drinks are also wonderful, sweet and tropical!! Cannot recommend more!

Ok, I'm going to have to bump this place up to five stars now. I was here years ago and there wasn't much of an atmosphere going on. But now there is just dollops of atmosphere now since Da Tiki Hut went through some remodels it is completely different and unrecognizable from before. The food is as good as I remember it as we tried several different kinds of meats which were delicious. I got Kahlua Pork which was wonderful but the Korean Chicken and the Tiki Chicken were fantastic also. I got a small plate of the Kahlua Pork with rice and macaroni salad. I got the pineapple upside down cake again and Steve got a great mochi cake. Cocktails are here and I got the Classic Mai Tai which was good but really strong! Steve got the Saturn cocktail which was good, not as strong as mine but I liked the garnish decoration looking like the planet. I'd love to come back here again and hopefully not so many years would pass before tge return trip. *Update* We got two kinds of Misubi and it was great! Definitely recommend!

A hidden gem in Tacoma!! I am so glad that I visited this place with my family. Found out about this place from a TikTok content creator. The interior of this restaurant is absolutely beautiful and unique with their decorations. The staff is extremely kind. We got a sampler of the different types of meats as first-time customers, and the chef also had us try a sample of something that he was testing out with his recipes! The Hawaiian food was delicious, alongside liked the Tiki Soda and Dole Whip. I would love to come back here next time when in the Tacoma area and I want to explore their drinks menu as the photos of it look refreshing and pretty. I also heard they sell Ube Mochi and other desserts so I definitely would like to try those as well when visiting next time, if available. :)

Our first time visiting Da Tiki Hut and we absolutely loved it. You walk in and the vibe is immediately so fun, it feels like you're walking in to Trader Sam's at Disneyland. We ordered some mocktails and they tasted great, and looked really cool. The food is also top notch, came out quick and our server even gave us some samples so we could decide what we wanted to order. Would definitely recommend this spot!

Seattlites, you are missing out on this hidden gem. Pretty much an all-ages speakeasy complete with hidden door and damn good food. Come for the waterfall and stay for the well crafted tiki drinks and musubi. Absolutely nothing not to love!

I looked this place up and didn't see the picture. We went to check out the tiki bar and was a little confused when we walked in . There is a counter that you order food but didn't see anything else. Thought we were at the wrong place. I asked for the tiki bar and was then escorted through a door into a great little restaurant and led to the tiki bar in the back. Yay!!! It was dimly lit ... like you'd expect and had a great bar tender who made us delicious tiki drinks. They had several to choose from and he talked with us while we enjoyed our tiki drinks. They offer really good b-bque and we were offered samples of each choice when we sat down. I wished we had the time to eat but we were meeting family at another location. I would go back for that b/bque!!! It was a great find in an unexpected location. Can't wait to go back.

Another great year of Da Tiki Hut! It's my escape to Hawaii for a moment or two place to go. Mostly as the food is so great. I especially am fond of the lunch plate special but I can't say I have had anything off the menu that wasn't great. Service here is wonderful and it's always clean. We enjoy the atmosphere in both the dining area and the tiki bar. And the pineapple upside down cake or dole whip are just an added bonus. Be sure and try one of the many cocktails (with or without alcohol) with your meal ir meet your friends for some true ohana at this wonderful bit of Hawaii in Tacoma.

This is a hidden gem. The food was absolutely incredible and everyone was so nice. We will be making this one of our go to places.

I got Jessie's moco which was Kalua pig instead of hamburger patty so it was good. My husband got Ben's moco, hamburger patty & Kalua pig but he liked the Kalua pig better. My son said their chicken katsu was good. Disappointed with garlic furukaki fries & spam musubi. Hardly could taste the garlic in fries & rice inside spam musubi was bad. Maybe old rice? Spam slice was cut too thin, can't justify paying almost $4ea. We ordered 2 to-go for my daughter & she only ate 1 spam w/o the rice. Friendly staff. Good place for only Kalua pig loco moco.

Best Hawaiian food in town. The service is incredible too. Immaculate tiki vibes. Pay attention to their specials! I had a tri tip special that was incredible!

As much as I'd like to continue supporting this establishment, I probably will not return. Our last order, which was takeout, was such a disappointment . My mac salad had hair and one of our canned juices had mold or gunk on it. And let's not talk about the skinny spam musubi they sold us. If you're going to jack up the price, at least serve quality products.

The best in town with affordable pricing! The food was tender and flavorful. My favorite was the combo a bit of everything; the Kalua pig was delicious very similar to pull pork. The mac salad was my kids favorite. Loco moco had the perfect amount of runny egg. The atmosphere was different and very unique. The service was good the waitress didn't keep asking how the food was. Royal cookies are a must if going. Sadly didn't get to try the ube mochi cake. Definitely coming back when possible

Oom papachucka maka nanu singow Meling kapalana wani domo chingpow Heddy kapalua cuma jenising tea Oomama chucka pana one is now three Then the horns kicked in And my shoes started to squeak

I love Da Tiki Hut! It's my favorite Hawaiian restaurant in Tacoma. I usually order the tiki chicken meal with a side of gravy and my husband gets the mochiko chicken and it's sooo good. The mac is on point every time and the I love the decorations and ambiance! I usually pick up and my interactions with staff have always been pleasant. Highly recommend!

GO TO L&L Hawaiian bbq! You will not be disappointed there!! We ordered a moco loco, 2 spam masubi and a Kalua pork plate. We are beyond disappointed with our dishes. Most places give a good amount of spam, but this place gave the thinnest slice of spam with old, hard rice. The moco loco tasted as if it were missing something.. because it was a frozen meat patty that was warmed up, no spices or anything was added in/ on the meat patty. There was nothing fresh about this place! I would not come back to this location. Go to L&L!!!

Finally stopped in. Been a while of driving by and wondering. We came in for lunch and ordered plate lunch with kalua pig, a combo plate lunch, and a loco moco. Of course, we all did a mac salad side. We also ordered two spam musubi (to see how they compare to our Samoan friend's homemade musubi). The inside has definite tiki bar vibes. Service was prompt and friendly. Our drinks arrived quickly and orders taken right away. Points for the paper plates! The mac salad had less mayo than expected and we liked it that way. Great flavor. All of the meats were tasty. Would have preferred a thicker slice of spam in the musubi but the flavors were all great. Da Tiki Hut provided a good slice of Hawaiian flavors in Tacoma. We also sampled the ube mochi cake, a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie, and a peanut butter cookie. Each of them were good. I should have come in sooner - Da Tiki Hut is worth a stop for a plate lunch and cookie!

This place is all about the secret ambiance. It looks like a nothing store front and then Bam! You pass through wooden doors to a little tropical private space. Cozy enough to feel romantic. Fun enough my daughter loved it. Been to the Hangout at McMennamins? Similar vibe. The teriyaki type chickens were great. The musubi I'd pass on. The spam was thin and I preferred a roasted laver that being said, my daughter LOVED it and they have Dole whip! The server was friendly. The (I'm guessing female owner) less so but not so much that I'd skip a visit.

Food was amazing. Super cute inside. Loved the musubi, the garlic fries, and the other different entrees.

A wonderful team of people and great food and value. It reminds me of one of my favorite tiki bars on Oahu. It was like taking a trip to Hawaii in the middle of the afternoon. I appreciated the chance to taste the meat selection before I ordered, and the small plate lunch was perfect. Also finished with a cookie that was amazing and a taste of Dole whip. I'll be back.

The ambiance was such a vibe!! The lighting was just right with the cutest decorations and they even had a small waterfall which also had LED lighting!! This is definitely a hidden gem! Besides the detailed decor, the service was AMAZINGGG! The guy who attended us was very attentive and asked if this was our first time. As soon as we told him it was, he came out with SAMPLES YALL! What restaurant does that?! Definitely a nice/thoughtful service. He gave recommendations and explained the sauces and even came with a powdered topping for the dole whip for us to try. He recommended walking back to look at the bar and it definitely caught our eye. We for sure will be back!!!! Food was SO SO DELICIOUS as well.

Looks like a random strip mall restaurant but totally remodeled inside for a Tiki flare It's the old taco time off 6th Avenue for those been in Tacoma for at least ten years. Friendly staff, pleasant decor and Hawaiian music. Had the mochiko chicken lunch plate with salad and the kalua pork plate. Nice smoky flavors with the pork and a light breaded crispy chicken with slight sweet notes. Worth a try if you haven't given this small business a try. And has takeout order counter options as well

This place used to be decent pre-pandemic. Portions and quality have been steadily declining over the past few years.

Absolutely amazing. We came here tonight craving Hawaiian, and I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I ordered the chicken katsu plate with rice and macaroni salad, and my husband ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The chicken was cooked to perfection and had the BEST crunch on the outside! The macaroni salad also tasted extremely fresh & was so tasty. It also came with their homemade katsu sauce, which was to die for! My husband finished his sandwich so fast and even helped me finish my chicken, which he never does unless the food is that good. This was easily one of the tastiest things we've eaten since arriving to Tacoma, and they had very generous portion sizes. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has such a cool vibe--think Tiki Room at Disneyland! We are absolutely going to make this one of our regular spots!

So we saw this place and decided to try it out. Well big mistake, let's see ....... Service - Inattentive, and rude As we were now to the restaurant we asked questions and based on a small sample of the proteins we ordered what we thought was the crispy coated protean. NOPE what we got was something different and when I finally y got my servers attention, he said NO that's what you ordered. Humm, no sorry but even when corrected he stuck with "This is what you asked for and this is what we brought out". The food - Meh to not good at all Not what we ordered, and over salted, nothing was piping hot but rather Luke warm to cool. Again not what we expected. Ambiance - very low lighting and honestly I question how clean this place actually was. Could barely see the food, not sure of anything and it was not conducive to eating. I do not recommend this place at all and would recommend looking across the parking lot for a better alternative.

This place is great owners are great pre covid were twice a year feeding 100 people in need but my latest visit in tried the burger and pork loco moco the pork, gravy, and egg were exceptional burger itself kinda dry but still this place is amazing

The food was amazing. Loved the Korean versions of some dishes. The pork belly and musubi, we couldn't get enough of those. The drinks were to die for. Strong enough to feel like you're getting your moneys worth, that's for sure. Cocktails are typical prices of other places and are just better. The people at the bar were sooooo nice. Social with us and explained some stuff to us about the different rums. Loved this place. Want to go back asap.

Best Hawaiian food in WA state. Service was immaculate, ambiance was 10/10, authentic yummy food!!! Only good vibes from this spot. :)

Da Goods! Drinks were top tiki quality and the food hit the spot while soaking up the potent potions. Rob the bartender in the real tiki deal. I ate a moco loco plate which was everything you need while sucking down a quality Mai Tai. It's not the most famous tiki spot in T Town but it needs and deserves your time, Mahalo

Ordered through door dash and was blown away. The food was SO FREAKIN GOOD. I ordered the pork and it was so delicious- didn't even need the sauce. I ate the whole plate so fast Only critique is that the portion of pork was pretty small. I'm excited to eat here again!

The guy who took her order was great, and the guy who was cooking in the back was working his butt off. Got a few sweet treats; ube mochi was 5 starts! And my yougin loved the red velvet cookies! I ordered the basic mailander for my young and which was described as 1/3 of a Patty with greens and a house sauce alas, there was no greens and no house sauce. (I understand I don't have a picture and I can't prove it but that's because we had to go to the Mary Bridge that day and came in early knowing parking was crazy.) At least the burger and french fries were nice and hot and my youngin liked it! This is just a personal note in case I forget that I've eaten here before, but I didn't care for the musubi I chose. (Spam - the sauce was not my favorite) I might come back.

This place has a great vibe and the food is amazing. A small family run business that originally started as a food truck and has evolved into a tiki bar that the owner has renovated himself. The food and the drinks were fantastic! Can't wait to go again!

So cute inside! We are always greeted by friendly staff. The food is delicious. I love the Spam mo Jo! And we always share the Dole Whip for dessert! Yum!

Walked in, got a glare and no greeting, first thing they said was take out or dine in, told them takeout, dude who greeted us immediately turned and walked away, pointed at the girl next to the counter and said something, then she took over and asked what we wanted. I paid $16 for a "large" plate with Korean chicken. Scared to imagine what the small would look like... Very overpriced when I can just go to L&L, get better chicken, far more chicken with less attitude and less expensive. Don't go here, go to L&L if you are hungry, you'll get the same or better service anyways.

Fun place, good prices, GREAT FOOD!!! The service was great, with a cozy ambience. Typical 1970's, 1980's Hawaiian decor. The food was served on paper plate, which felt a little tacky. Other than that, a great casual dining experience.

Hands down the best Hawaiian food I have had! Everything was so delicious. It was our first time here & they let us try samples of the meat before we ordered. This will definitely be added into our favorite restaurant rotations.

The staff is super friendly, especially the bartender. Drinks were works of art. And the food! I've been back a few times now trying different things, and I can't decide what is their best. It's literally all delicious. The kalua pig and mochiko chicken are especially tasty.

First time here and I am mad at myself for taking so long. I had the lumpia's and combo plate so I could try the three meats. Everything including the mac salad was off the charts good! Service was top shelf. I will be back Kahlua pork is amazing.

Everything was so tasty and delicious! The flavors all complemented each other! Must try the Ube it's out of this world!

D Tiki Hut not only has the best and freshest Hawaiian food but they provide exceptional customer service! We've been here a few times now but this is the first time I've waited long enough to take pictures of the food, instead of eating it right away. I ordered the combo plate lunch - which comes with Tiki Chicken, Korean Chicken and Kalua Pig, as well as two scoops of rice and macaroni salad. The meat is always fresh, tender and full of flavor. The rice is cooked perfectly and the macaroni salad is flavorful. The portions of this dish are enough for two people or two meals. I also ordered the spam Musubi - which is also perfectly made. The customer service is always above and beyond. I definitely will be back and recommend.

Hello Da Tiki Hut - where have you been? Or I should say - why haven't I found you earlier. My tastebuds are sad - but alas the goodness of island food will soon be making its way into my pie hole on a regular basis. Family run - environment is funky and a little cheesy but don't let that you distract from the food and drink. Chicken Katsu was legit. Meat was tender and flavorful and the outer shell had a nice and crisp crunch. Beef spare ribs were tender and had a nice glaze of sweetness. Only downside - mac salad was a bit bland. Prices are a bit high but worth the quality and and dining experience.

This place was delicious! I loved the interior, it had a great tiki vibe. I had a Mai tai, it was really good. We shared the lumpia, I enjoyed it. I had the loco moco which was a hamburger patty with a fried egg over rice with gravy. It was really flavorful. We shared the pineapple upside down cake. Everything was yummy and I'd definitely go back again sometime!

From the outside looking in, this is an unassuming Hawaiian restaurant. But, as soon as we went in, we realized that we were entering a completely different realm full of charm (and alcohol). They do take out but we opted to dine in. After we entered the dining area, they allowed us to do a brief walkthrough, likely due to our jaws being on the floor; You can tell how much love and effort they put into this space while looking at the decorations (and mini waterfall!). The owners were really warm, patient, friendly and referred to those who frequented as family. As they handed us their menus, they also gave us a meat sampler for us to familiarize ourselves with the menu through taste. This is the first time I've experienced this, and now that I have I'm not sure why this practice isn't commonplace. There is a reason why this has 4.5 stars (which is rare). The kahua of pork was juicy, the mac and cheese was creamy and good and the drinks were also delicious. If you're in the Tacoma area, check this place out!

It's okay. L&L honestly tastes better. I feel like it was pretty over priced. Spam musubi was 90% rice 10% spam. Only thing decent was the Kaula pork.

Our group of about 20 of us popped in for lunch after our Miata drive. We were very hungry. The food and service were good. I ordered the chicken and kailua pork combo over rice will a side of macaroni salad. The portion was generous. Food was good and arrived fairly quick considering the size of our group. The staff is friendly. I love the ambiance. Every booth is decorated uniquely with Hawaiian decor. Tiki's can be found throughout this restaurant. The bar is also very cool. It's decorated like a grass hut. I recommend this place. I believe the Miata Club will be back.

Love the name of this place. Rolls right off the tongue. The food was really good In my opinion. I'm not really a picky guy so it's easy for me to eat pretty much anything. The workers were great and very kind. The wait time wasn't that long to get like 3 things. The surrounding area was nice and it made me feel comfortable.

The person at the counter was patient (and there was no one behind us) as we figured out what we wanted to order. The order was ready when promised and the food was amazing! Portions were generous and delicious.

The bar is amazing and the food is fantastic. Service is impeccable and always makes me feel like family. I always look forward being here and how it makes me feel like home. Go there now!

This review is for the food truck on JBLM. I was craving Hawaiian food & I wish I had read the reviews first. For $16 this plate was a big disappointment! The rice was dry and not even hot ( who messes up rice :( ) . The kalua pig was burnt and so much fat and because it was placed in the middle of the chicken it was drenched in the sauce. Both chicken tasted the same but it's supposed to be different and the chicken was so dry it was crunchy. Worst chicken drenched in sauce. I'm born and raised in Hawaii and I've never had Mac salad with greens in it. I honestly don't know what the greens were. I did not even finish this plate.

We LOVE Da Tiki Hut. We've had takeout a few times and never realized they have a restaurant in the back--it's kind of hidden. Staff are very friendly and the food is wonderful. The hidden restaurant is very cool and you feel as if you're transported to a little tiki bar!