TIKI PETE is a phenomenon, a breath of fresh air, a journey to the islands. We're comprised of a collaborative labor of love by like-minded
individuals of our community who share a strong passion for culture, good music, great food, and fantastic drinks. Experience island hospitality at its core.
Tiki Pete is a vibrant island paradise-themed oasis in the heart of downtown San Jose, offering a unique blend of tropical ambiance and urban energy. Spanning 2,250 square feet, the venue comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests, making it an ideal spot for social gatherings, private events, intimate weddings, and corporate product launches.
The venue showcases an elevated stage, premium sounds and lighting, lounge seatings, and large screen TVs throughout the venue. The full bar serves an enticing selection of tropical cocktails, premium spirits, and craft beverages, enhancing the island vibe.
With its dynamic setup and tropical charm, TIKI PETE offers a laid-back yet lively experience that transports guests to a paradise getaway, right in the heart of downtown San Jose.
corporate parties, birthday parties, etc.
booking a party at TIKI PETE is easy and fun
BUN ME UP!
Bun Me Up is a unique dining experience located inside Tiki Pete. Our menu features a fusion of traditional Asian flavors and modern culinary techniques, showcasing a selection of delicious bao buns filled with fillings such as slow-braised pork belly. Each bun is made fresh to order, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect spot for a quick bite or a full meal, with items designed to be shared.
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OUR HOUSE BEERS | BREWED WITH ALOHA
The unique exquisite flavour palate found at TIKI PETE is more than just our proprietary recipes. It’s the total enlightening experience.
– KALIHI IPA: the people’s choice for the best tasting house beer that is only available at TIKI PETE 🤙🏽
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CRAFT COCKTAILS | QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
We have legendary cocktails made with premium spirits and fresh ingredients that are pleasing to the eyes and palate.
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We have the best happy hour in the business.
“I heard about the new menu. Can't wait to try it. Lobsters, dungeness crabs, king crabs, shrimps, clams, mussels, etc. My mouth is watery.”
“Thank you so much for the terrific hospitality. We enjoyed our dinner thoroughly.”
“TIKI PETE is da best. Heard dey also called Da Kine or something like dat. Da food brok da mout. Da drinks are da kine. Da owners are from Kalihi. Nuff said.”
“TIKI PETE has the best Hawaiian food anywhere. I traveled all over Oahu, Maui, and Kauai tasting lots of food and drinks. Loved it there. Came here by accident, their food was far better than the food on the islands. The aloha-style grindz are alive and well in downtown san jose.”
“4 words: TIKI PETE IS AWESOME!!”
“My friends and I came here for a night of food, fun and friends. We were buying a bunch of Grey Goose bottle services. Then, we heard about their house vodka. Gawdamm, it was good. ”
“It was the drinks, folks. The drinks were amazing. Fresh fruits, stiff drinks, great management, pretty waitresses, but the drinks were over the top for us. Pete, see you for our Christmas party. 250 wild Silicon Valley nerds. Get ready. ”
“We had a party of about 175 people. With only 2 weeks notice, Pete and the staff was able to accommodate us. They were great. We love the drinks and the food. Their sound system was really good. I think they put a lot of money into it. ”
“We had our anniversary at TIKI PETE. We had the best experience in years. Our family and friends really love the place and the food. Staff was wonderful. They need more people. Service was a little slow.”
“Great atmosphere. Great staff. Great management. Best part of all was the drinks. This place is a hidden gem. ”
“OMG!! The mai tai is to die for. Comes in a fresh pineapple filled with juicy flavors and lots of love. I only had 4. LOL.”
“We family had a surprised party at TIKI PETE. Pete and Rena were very accommodating and helpful. Best party of all was the "aloha spirit" shown to me and my family by all the staff and management. If you're looking to have a party, call Pete and Rena. THEY ARE THE BEST!!”
“Pete's rum is really really good. I think he distilled it in Barbados or somewhere in the Caribbean islands. But it's really tasty. I like it more than the Flor de Cana 18 years aged rum.”
“Ok, I usually don't post about adult beverages but my buddy @tikipete.us just released his own line of vodka and it is GOOD.”
“We're an advocate vodka drinkers. So we heard TIKI PETE has their own premium vodka call Hanai Vodka. I must tell you, Hanai Vodka tastes amazing. Much better than Grey Goose and Ciroc. You have to try it for yourself. Hands down "the best". ”
“Came here for UFC fights. I tried all their house beers. Did you know there's a beer there called The GSPOT? Yeah, that's my favorite for sure. Well balance in flavors and the right amount of sweetness. Yes we're still talking beers.”
“YOU ARE AWESOME. Yummy food, delicious drinks, great people. Thank you for the nice experience.”
“Pete and Rena offer the best hospitality around for sure and the staff goes way beyond the call of duty to make sure everyone's happy. ”
“I love the cool, yet islandy atmosphere, as well as the wide variety of interesting tiki cocktails -- the poke is outstanding, one of my favorites - perfect balance of ingredients and flavors. ”
“Pete and Rena run a great business and are super friendly. Had my birthday there and what a great spread in aloha fashion. Thanks guys. Shaka bruddah!!”
“Awesome service and drinks. Please add hooks to bar for purses. ”
“This place is full of aloha!! Great food, ambiance, and wonderful staff! If you want traditional tastes of aloha in the downtown area, Da Kine Island Grill is the place.”
“This is one of those instances where I highly recommend but also want to keep this gem to myself! Pete and Rena, good thing you got here. Pleasure to meet you. You will see our faces often!! Xoxo ”
“Mahalo nui loa. Malama pono.”
“Planned a special event - so easy to work with!! Totally accessible and responsive via text message. Food is amazing, authentic and the bar staff/wait staff was great!!! We already back the next day for lunch. So glad to have this place. ”
“The owners Pete and Rena at Da Kine Island Grill were so hospitable. We had my Daughter's and Niece's college graduation party of 120+ guests here and the food was excellent as always, the staff was more than attentive they took care of us to the fullest! Would highly recommend this place! ”
“Fucken Bomb!!! Aloha”
“I hesitate to give this place a good review because, strictly for selfish reasons, I don't want it to get busy. :) Food was awesome and authentic. Drinks were incredible! I highly recommend the rum barrel.”
“The rum barrel is something else though (in a good way) so many different type of liquor in one. This is a place to go if you like the Hawaiian/Chill/laid back type of vibe. No doubt I'll be coming back!”
“Love this place. Thank you for the aloha spirit. I'm a fan.”
“I've been to this place twice but it feels like I always come here. The bartenders and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I came here for the first time on my best friends birthday...they gave him a free shot!”
“Excellent, great service. Very fast. Tasty drinks.”
“We went here solely for drinks in pineapples! Apparently they go through 100 a week! My drinking partner got a mint pineapple drink and it was so so so refreshing. These drinks are the types of drinks when you are feeling nostalgic about Hawaii!!”
“This has been my go to place for the best Drinks, and ono Hawaiian food! Thank you for making it a memorable for my party!! Love you guys!!!”
“They were amazing and the place was quickly packed full of happy, dancing people. Obviously, that was the place to be. Had so much fun and can't wait to catch another show there. This place is awesome and it's only gonna get awesomer.”
“So the excellent service and the good drinks. Our server was Daniela, and she was super nice and helpful. When our food wasn't right, she took the appropriate action to make sure we got it fixed.”
“Formerly Da Kine, now with a much greater emphasis on tiki drinks. Love it even more.”
“The Aloha Spirit has definitely come to DTSJ. Pete, the owner, has done a great job in creating a beautiful venue to hear island music.”
“I'm a big IPA beer drinker. Kalihi IPA is the best beer I've ever drank. Well balance in flavors and a well balance in alcohol content, 7.1%”
“Rena does wonders in the kitchen making "ono" Hawaiian comfort foods such as Chicken Long Rice, Mac Salad, and Spam Musubi. Very authentic.”
“The bartenders are extremely friendly and will answer all your dumb questions like "what's in this drink?" and "did this place used to be Da Kine?" even though "Da Kine" is still plastered all over their walls and their uniforms.”
“I had a family reunion here a few times. Always a good time. The owners always take care of us. ”
“We also came in time for "Aloha hour". Their poké is legit good. You can also arrange private parties here too. I came here a couple days ago for my best friends grandmas birthday! The food was set up nicely..everything was clean.”
“Antoinette was fucking awesome!! So good to us and her service was off da hook.”
“I've been here 4 times, and every time they provide the best service! The last time I came here they made me their Rum Barrel and it was so strong just the way I like it. I chased it with their Kona sampler and they all were amazing too. All in all I would keep coming back here, it feels so homey :)”
“Eh, their poke are bomb here. The real deal.”
“I heard the owners are from Kalihi. Raaaaadddddd. I'm from Kaneohe myself. I love going to places where the owners are from the islands. ”
“Overall, this is a great bar, and given my love for Tiki drinks, I will definitely be back!”
“I'm from Maui. I've lived there all my life. Tiki Pete is the best food and drinks I've ever had. The owners have out do the competition. ”
“The 808 Margarita is soooo good. I love it too much. And they use Patron Silver in their nitro system. I'm sold.”
“Very authentic island grindz, and good strong drinks to go along with them :) (try the Mai Tai, the rum barrel, anything with kalua pork).”
“We had a couple of company parties here when I worked for Home Depot. Good people good food and good drinks. Wish I still work for Home Depot. ”
“Kameo is the best. She makes the best drinks for us. ”
“My company had a holiday party here. My friend had a birthday party here. My boyfriend's parents had their anniversary here. I'm always here. ”
“It was really fun. The bartenders did a great job with the drinks too. I've tried the mango margarita, blue paradise (I think that's what it's called), guava margarita, piña colada, da kine, and the rum barrel. They're all good.”
“While we were there we were attended by the best bartender ever! It was only his 2nd or 3rd time bartending there and you wouldn't have even known. That guy hustled because there were people ordering drinks up the wazoo.”
“They have over 150 rums in stock. They even have their own Barbados rum. WTF? I love this place.”
“The mai tais are the best drinks ever. Comes in a pineapple. Very tasty and very intoxicating. Best company party I've been to in years.”
“Best food ever. I love how the owners are always close by. But Pete is always busy with the ladies.”
“This place is the best place. Good people, good drinks, good vibes. Need kama'aina discounts. Us Hawaiians are not rich. ”
“Drinks in a pineapple and all. So delicious. I want more.”
“Pete, the kontiki tropical drink is bomb. Why you gotta make it so fire? I think I love it too much.”
“Tiki Pete's long island ice tea is actually made with real ice tea. Love it. ”
“Pete is the best.”
“Tiki Pete is the best place for drinks and watch UFC fights. Big screen TVs everywhere. The sounds are clear. Servers are pretty. ”
“The Pina Colada was the best one I've ever drank. Very tasty and very strong. ”
“Love the atmosphere and our server was awesome and attentive! Everything is above average.”
“Environment was very welcoming. Reminded me of home. Mahalo for the ono grindz.”
“Awesome food. Awesome service. Awesome drinks. Definitely coming back.”
“Thank you so much for a good job with our group. I know we were a challenge and everything was great.”
“Jay was the best. Super nice. Give her a raise. Love the service.”
“Waitress very attentive. Food is good. Comes out on a timely manner. ENJOYED Leilani very much. Will be back.”
“First time here and definitely will be back.”
“That rum barrel though. Damn, damn, damn. I need the recipes please.”
“You guys are doing great. I'll be here next Thursday.”
“Best Hawaiian food ever. Even better than Hawaii. Hands down the BEST!!”
“Very good food and drinks. Kalua pork was just like my grandma's on Oahu. Thank you.”
“Nice event, good food, great drinks. Need more servers.”
“EXTREMELY FRIENDLY!!”
“Deanna is so sweet. She would check up on her customers. Drinks was a bit pricey tho. See you tomorrow for the reggae bands.”
“Leanna was amazing - super sweet and attentive. Give this girl a raise, Pete.”
“Leanna was great! We totally would've left earlier if not for her. The live music was too loud.”
“Love the house beers. The G Spot was the best. Not sure if the beers were too strong but the owner Pete looks delicious.”
“Great time! Thank you for making our evening so pleasant. Great server!!”
“Good vibes and great atmosphere. All the staff are beautiful.”
“Wow, excellent service and food. Honestly, some of the best in years. Delicious. Thank you.”
“Ono grindz. Love the Hawaiian atmosphere. Best food on the mainland. From Kalihi, Kaneohe, Kailua. Mahalo nui.”
“Keep up the good work. Your place is a hidden gem.”
“Great food, great service. I will be back.”
“YUMMY!!”
“Great mai tais, great food, great service.”
“Nice place, nice people. Definitely coming back.”
“Wonderful experience. Thanks again for a great time.”
“Jennifer was the greatest. She needs a raise, Pete.”
“Great service. Wish the live music starts a little earlier though. Otherwise, it was fantastic.”
“Our server was so sweet and she went the extra step to ensure my husband got a cold beer. Love it!”
“Love the place. Feels like home! Mahalo + Aloha. Love the music.”
“We had the best time until my girlfriend became too drunk. Please give her half the alcohol next time. We'll be back next week.”
“BEST FOOD IN CA!!”
“Honestly, best place I've been to since I've been here from LA. I had to come back and visit. Rochelle is the BEST! She makes me feel welcomed. I'm so said that I won't be coming back anytime soon. But hopefully I'll be back.”
“Very nice place. Love the island feel. Everything came out on time.”
“Service was great. Drinks were to die for. Food was too big of a portion. But thank you for always checking up on us. Hope you enjoy the $100 tip.”
“Jenny was AMAZING! Food was good. Drinks were delicious. But LOVED Jenny!!”
“First time here. Service was great. Mac salad was excellent. Poke taco and kalua pork was the best. Thank you for the great experience. We'll be back.”
“Love you guys!! XOXO”
“Dez did right by us. Checking in, making solid recommendations and upping the fun factor. We'll be back for more.”
“Ally was a great server. Very knowledgeable and charismatic.”
“Great food, great servers, excellent drinks. Damn, that island ecstasy shot was the bomb. But why was it called "island ecstasy" tho?”
“Ally, she was dope!!”
“Amazing service. Gave me the smile that I needed. Will definitely return for the good vibes.”
“The food and service was awesome!”
“I love how I was greeted by 3 workers. Made me feel super welcomed and comfortable. Our server was hilarious and answered all our questions. And the bathroom is super clean. Great time overall.”
“The mai tai was the tastiest I've ever had. Comes in a fresh pineapple. Thanks for the recommendations owner Pete.”
“Cute spot. Strong tasty drinks. Love to hear Anuhea over dinner.”
“Thanks for the service. You guys rock.”
“Everything was awesome. Food, drinks, bartenders, service. Keep it up! We will recommend. Mahalo.”
“Love this place. The owners are great. Awesome place to watch UFC.”
“Good food, great service. Coming back with friends for sure.”
“The house rum was good. It was priced just right. 100% service was on point.”
“Kiana is a true kween! Si juus maase!”
“Kiana was awesome. Loved having her excellent service.”
“First time here. Had a great time. Great food and drinks.”
“Exceptional server/bartender. Our drinks were amazing, service and warm smiles a bonus.”
“Great fun atmosphere. Good food too!”
“Even though it was really busy for fight night, Angel was very attentive and smiled the whole time. Thank you.”
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