Tiki Tatsu-ya

Tiki Tatsu-ya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Neil

   Austin17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I love Tiki-Tatsuya, and this was probably my 4th time going there. The ambiance is a cool retro travel agency meets island tiki vibe. It's pretty cool. The drinks are great, and the food is good too. I recommend the Pu-Pu platter. I have had some fantastic experiences sitting at the bar just nerding out on different rums with the bartenders. Service at tables can be hit or miss. This past time, we had great dinner and drinks, but had a not so great experience, which has really changed my perception of this place. We opted to get one of the tiki mugs advertised on their menu for $30, so we could give it to my little daughter. They brought the tiki mug and the check. I noticed the check was much higher than anticipated. Looking through it, they decided to - without any warning - overcharge us for the tiki mug at a price of $75. $75 for a ceramic tiki mug. We asked why this was suddenly so expensive when the menu clearly states $30, and they told us about it being a limited edition. I asked to remove it and they pushed back, had their manager come over and re-explain. After much deliberation, we finally got it removed, and sent their tiki mug back. This whole thing left a really sour impression on someone that loves to go to the place. I felt had I not noticed, I would have been bamboozled with a bait-and-switch. Look, I love the food and cocktails, but as a loyal customer, this is not cool. After this, I am not sure if I really want to come back here again.
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Austin9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Very fun vibe! Thank you for the great experience.
   

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   Geoffrey

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wish we could open more of these, Austin could use it.
   

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   Jake VIP

   Austin57 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tiki Tatsu-ya is one of the coolest experiences in Austin. It’s a must visit!
   

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   Andreas VIP

   Palm Springs5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best tiki bars around! Great food too. A favorite spot.
   

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   Maria

   Austin1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   I feel the food was overpriced for the amount we got. The food truck wasn’t even there that they said makes all their food so we waited for some time. And yet the food was cold .The drinks were amazing but also overpriced as well.
   

   Tiki Tatsu-yaResponded on March 13, 2025

   Hi Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our drinks, but we're sorry to hear that you found our food and pricing to be less than satisfactory. We strive to provide our customers with exceptional food, drinks, and service. It's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Matt and Tiki Tatsu-Ya Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Start to finish, it’s an incredible experience. The food and the cocktails are so good as well as the stunning presentation.
   

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   Jackie VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a fun ambiance and experience! Would recommend 100% and will be back!
   

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   Amanda VIP

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As a party of 12, we celebrated a birthday. It was a surprise for the guest, and the staff was very accommodating and made the evening special. The experience of this tiki bar is unlike any other. If you haven’t been, it is a must.
   

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    Stevie VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Is it like dining inside of the Legends of the Hidden Temple set? Totally. But is the food and drink great? Absolutely. Aesthetically it feels like an unserious tourist trap in a b-list beach town and believe it or not I mean that as a complement. It is kitschy and fun and deeply committed to the theme. The food and beverage, however, is seriously good. We have not had a bad - or even mediocre - bite or sip over the several times we’ve been. It somehow also manages to be pretty fairly priced compared to the rest of the prestige Austin dining scene. We will be back.
    

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