The Tiki Terrace
3.3
- 1591 Lee St.
- Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 847-795-8454
This tiki-themed bar and restaurant has relocated from its former Prospect Heights digs to a new location with double the seating in Des Plaines. This place is serious about the theme, with bamboo and thatching cover every inch of the walls, and lush tropical greenery, palm trees, Maori statues and carved-wood tables and booths. The bar serves up more than 100 tropical drinks, including traditional mai tais and zombies, all poured into various tiki glasses and garnished with fruit and umbrellas. Groups looking to kick-start their night out should zero in on the volcano bowls, massive four-person drinks set aflame and served with 18-inch straws. Chef Rich Lazaro cooks up dishes such as tasty shredded pork, chicken with traditional tonkatsu sauce, Korean barbecued shortribs and a plate of garlicky chicken wings with a sauce so secret he's been known to peel the labels off jars of ingredients in the kitchen. Friday and Saturday night, expect a reservation-only a fixed-price dinner with a Polynesian dance show that's interactive enough to keep groups and special-occasion parties entertained. After 11, DJs spin to lend a nightclub vibe.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday; noon-2 a.m. Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Hawaiian and Pacific
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Required on Friday and Saturday nights during Polynesian dinner-dance shows, 6:30-10 p.m.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Audience:
- Families. Children under 13 not permitted at dinner shows.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. A semi-private indoor hut seats up to eight. Entire restaurant can be booked for parties.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 110
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"Just O.K."
NM from Morton Grove - October 30, 2008
The restaurant was cute but small. The service was very attentive. I ordered a pomegranate martini which was pretty bad. The food was very ave...
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"Fun Island Getaway"
Ionakana from North Suburbs - February 8, 2008
One of my favorite places to visit. The best mai tai's I've had in the Chicago area. The kalua pork and taro chips are fantastic. The best reaso...
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"This is a get getaway..."
mike from Chicago, IL - January 31, 2007
This is a get getaway from the usual restaurants out there! The decor instantly makes you feel like you're out in the islands. The one bad thing ...
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