The Kon-Tiki
Permanently Closed
Tiki-inspired lounge with potent rum drinks and burgers
Tiki-inspired lounge with potent rum drinks and burgers
"A tiki-themed bar located at the corner of 14th and Webster streets in Oakland. Known for its carefully crafted drinks, good service, and delicious food. Despite efforts to boost business, the bar faced financial difficulties exacerbated by the pandemic, neighborhood changes, and insufficient city support for small businesses." - Dianne de Guzman
"After seven years in Oakland’s Chinatown, closed due to slow sales and accumulated debts since the onset of the pandemic." - Dianne de Guzman
"This tiki-inspired bar’s burger is the perfect accompaniment to a bucket of rum. The burger features two beef patties with pineapple-Maui onion jam, American cheese, Kewpie mayo, and pickles on a potato roll. Don’t forget to add crispy Spam on top." - Dianne de Guzman, Luke Tsai
"The Kon-Tiki opened in 2017, but it’s already achieved a timeless feel (and attracted big weekend crowds). Owners/rum enthusiasts Christ Aivaliotis and Matthew Reagan are to thank: They took over the former Tiki-leaning bar Longitude and went all-in with immersive decor. Grab a creamy coconut Uma Uma and a seat in a palapa. To prevent hangovers, order a burger, chicken sandwich, or pu pu platter from Hawker Fare alum Manuel Bonilla." - Caleb Pershan
"Each restaurant has a signature burger: The Kon-Tiki, for example, sports the Crispy Spam Burger, paired with a Santa Teresa rum cocktail." - Paolo Bicchieri