Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTikis Grill & Bar
Honolulu, HI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tikis Grill & Bar runs a serious tiki program with an extensive cocktail list built on local rums and housemade syrups, many served in take-home ceramic mugs. The Kauai Pain Killah and Pineapple Express are standout pours, while the beer and wine lists offer dependable breadth. Zero-proof mocktails get real attention, making it a destination for both enthusiasts and abstainers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Kauai Pain Killah, a classic tiki cocktail with local Kōloa Spice Rum, coconut cream, and citrus, served with two rum shots for controlled strength. For a showpiece, the Pineapple Express arrives in a fresh pineapple with li hing mui powder and take-home shades.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive cocktail menu and collectible glassware. Travelers wanting local flavor will find Kōloa rum and Pau Maui vodka in several drinks, and those avoiding alcohol have a dedicated mocktail menu with creative options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $20–$48, with most around $20–$24. The Pineapple Express is $40 and the I Lava You, a drink for two, is $48. Draft beers are $8–$10.50 for 14oz, and mocktails range $15–$20.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Take-home ceramic tiki mugs and specialty glasses are offered with drinks for an extra $8–$10. The cocktail list leans on local spirits like Kōloa rum and Pau Maui vodka, and the Pineapple Express comes in a fresh pineapple with a limited daily supply.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive and tiki-focused, with at least 15 signature drinks. Local spirits like Kōloa Spice Rum appear in several cocktails, and many are served with housemade syrups or foams. Take-home glassware options add a distinctive touch.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list of tiki and tropical cocktails, including the Kauai Pain Killah, Lava Flow, and Lychee Martini.
- — Use of local spirits such as Kōloa Spice Rum and Pau Maui vodka.
- — Take-home ceramic mugs and glasses available for an additional cost.
Standout selections
- — Kauai Pain Killah – local Kōloa Spice Rum, coconut cream, pineapple, orange, nutmeg; served with two rum shots.
- — Pineapple Express – pineapple vodka, triple sec, pineapple juice, li hing mui powder; served in a fresh pineapple.
- — 1944 Mai Tai – Cruzan and Whaler's rums, orange curaçao, orgeat, passionfruit foam; includes custom glass.
Pricing: $20-$48
Spirits
The spirits category is evidenced through the cocktail program, which features a range of rum, vodka, rye, and reposado tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails showcase a range of spirits including local Kōloa rum and Pau Maui vodka.
- — Spirit-forward drinks like the Rye Tai with Templeton rye and Top Shelf Mango Margarita with Hornitos Reposado.
Standout selections
- — Spirits are used extensively in cocktails, with specific brands mentioned such as Kōloa Spice Rum, Pau Maui vodka, Templeton rye, Hornitos Reposado, Cruzan rum, Whaler's rum, Captain Morgan, and Koloa rum.
- — Top Shelf Mango Margarita – Hornitos Reposado, mango purée, Grand Marnier float.
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, and sparkling with recognizable labels. By-the-glass pours start at $14, and bottles range from $45 to $350, including Dom Perignon. Happy hour discounts apply to select wines.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across red, white, and sparkling, with both domestic and imported labels.
- — Premium options like Dom Perignon Vintage Cuvee available by the bottle.
Standout selections
- — Dom Perignon Vintage Cuvee – $350 bottle.; Fleur de Mer Rosé – Provençal rosé, $14 glass / $45 bottle.
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir – $16 glass / $60 bottle.
Pricing: $14-$19 glass / $45-$350 bottle
Beer
The beer list includes several local Hawaiian drafts, such as Kona Longboard Lager and Ola Ma'ia Island Lager, plus bottled and canned options. Happy hour includes beer specials.
Menu strengths
- — Local Hawaiian craft drafts, including Kona and Ola Ma'ia.
- — Both draft and packaged options, with prices from $8.25 for cans.
Standout selections
- — Kona Longboard Lager – crisp pale-gold lager, $9.50 (14oz).
- — Kona Gold Cliff IPA – tropical-style IPA with pineapple notes, $10.50 (14oz).
- — Ola Ma'ia Island Lager – local island lager, $9 (14oz).
Pricing: $8-$10.50 (14oz) / $15-$16 (20oz)
Nonalcoholic
The zero-proof menu is robust, with eight mocktails including slushies and creative blends. Many come in take-home glassware, such as the Coconut Cooler's coconut cup. Non-alcoholic beer is also available.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with creative options like Li Hing Mui Pineapple Colada.
- — Several mocktails served in take-home glassware, adding value.
Standout selections
- — Li Hing Mui Pineapple Colada – local pineapple, coconut, li hing mui, in a ceramic cup.
- — Coconut Cooler – coconut cream, lime, mint, pineapple, in a take-home coconut cup.
- — Ube Sour – local Big Island ube syrup, lemon, frothy foam.
Pricing: $15-$20
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