Bar
Unclaimed profileVenTiki Tiki Lounge and Lanai
Ventura, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
VenTiki's cocktail menu spans classic and modern tiki, from a Trader Vic's Mai Tai to the house Ventiki Mai Tai, with custom mugs and a $35 top-shelf version. Happy hour drops cocktails to $8.12. The bar also claims County's best rum selection and offers an All Ages section with the Menehune Cooler.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ventiki Mai Tai ($14.15) for a house take on the classic, or go for the $35 top-shelf Mai Tai that comes with a take-home mug. For something modern, the Shrunken Head ($13.00) pairs Templeton rye with tiki flavors.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and cocktail drinkers looking for both classics and modern creations will find plenty of options. The custom mug presentation and secret menu item add appeal for those seeking a distinctive bar experience.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers cocktails at $8.12, making it a good time to sample several drinks. A recent guest described a well-crafted menu, suggesting the bar is attentive to its program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic tiki cocktails range from $14.15 to $17.17, with the top-shelf Mai Tai at $35. Happy hour cocktails are $8.12 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar claims the best rum selection County and pairs it with an extensive tiki menu. Custom mugs, a secret menu item (Mana o'Nani), and a bartender's personalized creation (Macadamia nut Chi Chi) add individuality.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu covers classic and modern tiki, with named pours like Trader Vic's Mai Tai, Ventiki Mai Tai, and Zombie. A $35 top-shelf Mai Tai includes a take-home mug. Happy hour prices are $8.12. Recent guests praise the well-crafted drinks and custom mugs.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with both classic tiki standards and modern originals.
- — High-end option with a $35 top-shelf Mai Tai that includes a souvenir mug.
- — Guest accounts mention well-crafted drinks and a bartender's custom creation.
Standout selections
- — Ventiki Mai Tai ($14.15) with light and gold rums, orgeat, orange curaçao, and lime.
- — Trader Vic's Mai Tai ($15.08), a classic tiki reference.
- — Cobra's Fang ($15.08), a classic tiki cocktail.; The $35 Mai Tai, a top-shelf rum presentation with take-home mug.
Pricing: Classic tiki cocktails $14.15-$17.17; happy hour $8.12; top-shelf Mai Tai $35.
Nonalcoholic
An All Ages section provides non-alcoholic options beyond standard sodas, including the Menehune Cooler made with pineapple juice, grenadine, coconut, and soda. This gives designated drivers and non-drinkers a tiki-appropriate choice.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated All Ages section with non-alcoholic tiki-style drinks.
- — Clear pricing, with the Menehune Cooler at $7.19.
Standout selections
- — Menehune Cooler ($7.19) – pineapple juice, grenadine, coconut, and soda.
Pricing: Menehune Cooler $7.19; sodas from $4.18.
Spirits
The bar emphasizes rum, claiming the best selection County. A Rum Club Ti Punch lets guests choose their rum, and several cocktails feature specific rums like Kraken and Sailor Jerry.
Menu strengths
- — Claim of best rum selection County.; Choice-of-rum format on the Rum Club Ti Punch.
Standout selections
- — Rum Club Ti Punch – choice of rum, canne syrup, and lime.
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