Forbidden Island

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Forbidden Island

8.55

Lively tiki lounge with a patio known for retro tropical drinks plus bands, themed parties & DJs.

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1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

Monday - Friday: 4 PM–12 AM

Saturday: 2 PM–12 AM

Sunday: 2–10 PM

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cam viand

10

Great tiki bar with inside and outdoor spaces, make a reservation for indoor seating! Small food menu, which includes several vegetarian options, and extensive tiki drink selection. We go here often and the staff is welcoming and friendly. There’s always good music and I highly recommend checking it out!


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Aakash Mhankale

8

Nice ambience and variety of drinks. Loved the drinks menu a lot to choose from. I tried 5 level drinks n was not that boozy i felt they can add more alcohol i think. Good for nice first date, Kichen closed when we arrived around 11PM. The bar closes at 12PM on weekend too .


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Matee Mana

10

Cozy and enchanting tiki lounge Looks can be deceiving, their outside looks somewhat plain and dive-ey, but the inside is literally a whole different world. Their tiki ambiance is one of the most charming out there, with creative and tasty drinks to match. I love visiting with friends to just take in the laid back atmosphere and enjoy the evening. Forbidden Island has a particular vibe that no other tiki bar seems to share, definitely worth a visit!


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Michael Anderson

4

Booked a reservation for this place for 6. One friend cancelled at the last minute and they seated us at a small booth which was cramped for 5 big guys. There was an open lounge area which would have more comfortably sat us but we were directed to the booth. Was hard to get service. There seemed to be one server for 20 tables. We ordered 3 rounds of drinks over the course of 2 hours and were told we had to leave because the next group was coming in 20 minutes. We spent 25 minutes trying to get the check but the server never came and didn't notice me signaling. Never would have come to this spot if I'd expected this kind of service, which is why I'm leaving the review. Not a 4.5 star place. 2 stars. Updating this based on response from the owner: To be fair, we were walked over to the lounge area, then it seemed some discussion was had between staff and we were moved back toward the booth. The lounge area looked like it could sit more than 6 so I assumed it was being held as well, which is why I did not ask to be seated there. However it was unused the entire time we were there, leading to me including that fact in my review. There were 5 people on staff at the bar, but only 1 server. I'm sure I could have been more assertive in getting the attention of the host, but otherwise, during that period, everyone was busy.


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Sharmili Roy

10

Woooo what an ambiance. Lovely place. Small but cute. Do reservations before you go otherwise getting a table will be difficult since it's always full. Loved their drink menu and many options. My favorite was Chi Chi. The side food was good to Guatemala with chips that were so fresh and the fries were very crispy. The service was not that great since . We asked for a spoon and they got us almost after an hour. Otherwise this place is a must go place.


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First Today

10

Outstanding tiki experience! The best “Painkiller” cocktails. Highly recommend it for a fun experience. This place is a gem.


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Francesca Thomas

10

Cute little bar in a residential area. If you drive by too quickly, you might miss it. I visited with a few friends on a Saturday evening and had a very nice time on the outside patio. I tried the chambolada and the rum barrel and one friend tried the hurricane. All of the drinks were good and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. I highly recommend reservations.


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Crystal Sims Old email

10

Posted a review already. Just incase it didn't show I will do it again:) My husband found this little place while I was on a travel nurse assignment. It is a fun and quirky place. Both indoor and outdoor seating, large variety of fun tiki drinks, small bites menu. They were setting up for a DJ. You can do a walk-in, but reservations are highly recommended.

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1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

Monday - Friday: 4 PM–12 AM

Saturday: 2 PM–12 AM

Sunday: 2–10 PM

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