If you’re looking to transport to a tropical oasis this summer, we’ve got your tiki to paradise! From Painkillers and Pearl Divers to Dole Whip and SPAM sliders, these lei’d back spots offer the perfect beachy escape. Explore the list below and get ready to sip on island time!
Updated August 2023
4 Kahunas
Journey through over 40 cocktails ranging from boozy to sweet, plus classic rum sips and a few with their own tiki twists!. Get the luau started with Cannon Balls, aka Tiki Shooters, or a Search Party group cocktail. This spot is slightly hidden but definitely worth finding -- the bartenders have the huge menu memorized and are super helpful in helping you choose what to order. We tried the Sharknado, Painkiller (their bestseller!), and the Hali Ahi, a pineapple and passionfruit drink that comes on fire!
Arlington | Directions
Swizzle
Escape to the only tiki bar in Dallas Proper! Feast on over 30 Hawaiian and Filipino dishes like SPAM Sliders, Pork Lumpia, and Taro Chips while sipping on rum classics plus unique signatures like Dole Whip mimosas. They have a great happy hour too, featuring $5 cocktails, $3 wells $1 off beer, and discounted small bites weekdays from 4pm to 6pm. Bring your crew to share a Pu Pu Platter and a massive punch bowl!
Lower Greenville | Directions
Limin’ Lounge Tiki Bar
Escape to a speakeasy tiki wonderland inside Truck Yard in The Colony! The tiki bar is open Thursday through Sunday, serving tropical drinks out of pineapples and coconuts for the ultimate island experience. We love their frozen cocktails like the Coco Key Lime, especially in the summertime! Groups of 10 to 12 people can even book a themed karaoke or poker room for the night, perfect for birthdays and special occasions.
The Colony | Directions
Tarantula Tiki
Photo courtesy of Tarantula Tiki Lounge
This intimate hidden gem has all the White Lotus season one vibes! Crawl through the menu of creative sips like the Pink Pearl Diver, group drinks like the Scorpion Mating Ritual, and mocktails like the Shirley Temple of Doom!
Fort Worth | Directions
Coco Beach
Photo courtesy of Coco Beach Plano
Look no further for your next vacay, we found a beach bar in the ‘burbs! Enjoy coastal cuisines like Coco Shimp, Kalua Pork Nachos, Mahi Mahi Tacos, and more. Pair your meal with fresh takes on classic cocktails, like a Hibiscus Mojito or Piña Verde. On weekends, wake up in paradise with their tropical brunch!
Plano | Directions
ShipWreck 7th
Photo courtesy of Shipwreck 7th
Fort Worth's newest Carribbean escape just docked on 7th Street! This imaginative spot immerses you in the great adventures of Captain Jeffrey Alexander, which you can read on their website! Each cocktail represents part of the story, with the ten group cocktails inspired by the ten chapters.
Fort Worth | Directions
So grab your friends, your Hawaiian shirt or hula skirt and escape to an enchanting oasis!
