Best Tiki Bar Oakland Near Me

4worldlovers: The Kon-Tiki is OPEN 7 days a week! No need for reservations we ONLY have first come first serve seating available.

The Kon-Tiki is a tiki bar and restaurant in downtown Oakland, brought to you by Christ Aivaliotis and Matthew Reagan.

The Kon-Tiki was born out of Christ’s long standing desire to stop commuting to San Francisco, but still wear a hawaiian shirt to work every day.

A tropical oasis in the heart of downtown, let the Kon-Tiki be your escape.

The Kon-Tiki serves classic tiki drinks from the canon established by Donn Beach and Oakland’s own Victor Bergeron, as well as original tropical libations.

Our rum rhapsodies and other exotic cocktails combine fresh juices, premium spirits, handmade syrups, and spices from all ports of call to bring you paradise in a glass.

4worldlovers: In 1942, Yachtsman and Bay Area Restaurateur, Frank "Skipper" Kent, opened Skipper Kent's Zombie Village in Oakland, California, right across the street from the original Trader Vic's on San Pablo Avenue. Like his predecessors, Donn Beach and Trader Vic, Skipper Kent wanted to create a South Seas inspired hospitality where patrons could be transported to paradise. Tiki was born in Mid-Century America and the Bay Area was a hotbed for island inspired bars and restaurants where one could find a tropical escape.

Over the next two decades, Skipper Kent's Zombie Village would become one of Oakland's best known tiki establishments, and he would go on to open a second outpost on Columbus Avenue in North Beach. In 1967, a three-alarm fire destroyed the Oakland restaurant, putting an end to its 25 year reign as a Bay Area Landmark and a favorite among those who longed for a temporary escape to a tropical island paradise.

After the rise, fall, and revival of Tiki...over three quarters of a century after Skipper Kent's Zombie Village opened, the urge to create a tropical paradise, where one could escape from reality, is still strong, and the Bay Area remains a hotbed for tiki culture. The team that brought us Pagan Idol was inspired to create another tiki bar - one that would pay honor and homage to the late, great Skipper Kent and his dream of a place where his guest would enjoy wonderful drinks and receive extraordinary island hospitality. In 2019, The Zombie Village opened in San Francisco's Tenderloin District shocking those who couldn't believe that the Bay Area would come to have another tiki bar, and delighting everyone who has walked through its doors.


The bar's design not only includes tiki elements reminiscent of the South Pacific, but it also celebrates the spirit of the Caribbean, a region synonymous with fine rums and hospitable, fun-lovin people. A team of renowned tiki artists was assembled in order to create a real, authentic tropical paradise. Ivan Mora, Bamboo Ben Bassham, Crazy Al Evans, Woody Miller, Bosko Hrnjak, and Mikel "MP" Parton all contributed custom works for the bar. The beverage program, designed by Doc Parks, boasts an array of exotic flavors and unique spirit blends. It takes inspiration from Skipper Kent's Zombie Village cocktail menu and includes drink names originated by the Skipper himself.

4worldlovers: Tiki Haven is a tropical vacation spot right in the Outer Sunset!


Serving world famous classic and exotic cocktails along with many original recipes, along with some tasty snacks, Tiki Haven is a retro-oasis in the desert of your busy modern day! The dreamy decor and colorful assortment of decorative exotica will instantly transcend your mind and body of what a typical neighborhood bar should feel like.


Is our signature blended punch made with rum, vodka, and gin with cranberry and your choice of fruit wild berry, strawberry, peach, or passion fruit. This drink packs a punch as well. Served in a large volcano tiki bowl with a fiery surprise. Serves 2–4 people.


(Amaretto, crème de cacao, coconut rum, topped with whipped cream)


“Will definitely come back on a Wednesday night to take advantage of their Fire Bowl special!”


“They also have board games and in our case we got to play some games on the tv screen in the back.”