Tiki Kai — Restaurant in Hermosa Beach

Nothing but 5 stars! This spot has transformed beautifully over the years — it used to be BrewCo and before that, Mediterraneo — but now it’s Tiki Kai and wow, they absolutely nailed it. 🌺

The service was incredible from start to finish. The GM even came out personally to introduce herself and make sure everyone was having a great time and enjoying the food and drinks — such a nice touch that you rarely see anymore.

My friend Cass and I had three of their tiki cocktails, and we were shocked to see that every single one was under $20. They were gorgeous, balanced, and strong (in the best way). 🍹

The food matches the vibe — tropical, Hawaiian, island-inspired, and full of flavor. Every bite felt like a mini getaway. Between the drinks, food, and ocean breeze, it’s the perfect pier spot.

We’ll definitely be...

We made a reservation for a party of 6 and had an add-on. Since they were just opening we couldn’t reach anyone on the phone to update our reservation. They were so kind to accommodate our party. Kelly was a very attentive server and the bus staff kept our water glasses full and plates bussed. I highly recommend getting some Pupu to share. Firecracker shrimp, ceviche, sticky ribs, crab rangoons were all stand outs. The Hawaiian salad was so fresh and flavorful and the garlic noodles were delicious. The mahi mahi had the most unique purple potatoes that were so tasty! We drank Mai Tais and Lychee Martinis - we will be back for sure! We added more tip for our server on our large party and had a blast. Alex was also a stand out and accommodated our party....

I can’t believe for a restaurant that just opened that it could be so “on point” with its service, food and drink. When you go, be sure to order the mahi and the garlic pasta (yum to the yum) and maybe have the lychee martini. You don’t have to dress the part, but if you do, you won’t be turned away if you wear a Polynesian get up. Because… why not? And, look for the worker named Alex who has the biggest smile and friendliest of service. This is a great addition to the already beautiful of beautiful, Hermosa Beach. I...