Forbidden Island
opens at 14:00 today
Tiki bar Restaurant
Proudly serving the Aloha Spirit(s) since 2006
Now open for indoor and outdoor dining 7 days a week. Update description
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Demaris B. 2017-09-12
Had a fun time here. Went for an event on Sunday afternoon. It was a little hard to get service after the first order, I had to go to the bar and ask,...
Had a fun time here. Went for an event on Sunday afternoon. It was a little hard to get service after the first order, I had to go to the bar and ask,...
Chico U. 2018-08-12
spent 10 after i ordered before i got served. too slow
spent 10 after i ordered before i got served. too slow
Sabrina L. N. 2018-06-18
The Cadillac of Tiki bars in Northern California. Fabulous vibe, great place to see local favorites like Penny Oprey and The Reverbivores. The drinks...
The Cadillac of Tiki bars in Northern California. Fabulous vibe, great place to see local favorites like Penny Oprey and The Reverbivores. The drinks...
Robin J. 2018-06-12
Will be back again. So cool. Love the ambiance and the unusual wonderful drinks! How did I not know if this before!!!
Will be back again. So cool. Love the ambiance and the unusual wonderful drinks! How did I not know if this before!!!
Jane V. 2017-10-17
This place is great! Awesome drinks, fun vibe. If I lived in Alameda I would’ve here all he time.
This place is great! Awesome drinks, fun vibe. If I lived in Alameda I would’ve here all he time.
Sergio E. 2017-10-15
Great ambiance, great appetizers, great music, planet of the apes, and pumpkin!!
Great ambiance, great appetizers, great music, planet of the apes, and pumpkin!!
Ken D. 2017-10-13
I’m picky as fu*k and this place is awesome and really funky. They have three strengths of Painkillers! I thought I’d never have Painkillers since...
I’m picky as fu*k and this place is awesome and really funky. They have three strengths of Painkillers! I thought I’d never have Painkillers since...
Sonia C. 2017-10-07
I love Forbidden Island. Great cocktails , amazing Tiki Decor, friendly staff, Tiki bar appropriate tunes (Exotica...) spun by DJs or live bands and...
I love Forbidden Island. Great cocktails , amazing Tiki Decor, friendly staff, Tiki bar appropriate tunes (Exotica...) spun by DJs or live bands and...
Ken D. 2017-09-27
We had fun there were a lot of people for Monday night .
We had fun there were a lot of people for Monday night .
Bill H. 2017-09-17
What fun- great vibe, great drinks, people enjoying themselves and one another.
What fun- great vibe, great drinks, people enjoying themselves and one another.
Monica Maria G. 2017-09-05
This place is a GREAT Tiki bar...we like to take our visitors here if we can! Fun atmosphere! Great drinks! Great service! It has been a very long...
This place is a GREAT Tiki bar...we like to take our visitors here if we can! Fun atmosphere! Great drinks! Great service! It has been a very long...
Holly Wadsworth R. 2017-09-05
Forbidden Island never disappoints! Great drinks, awesome staff and a wonderful atmosphere. This tiki bar is a must!
Forbidden Island never disappoints! Great drinks, awesome staff and a wonderful atmosphere. This tiki bar is a must!
James B. 2017-08-17
I visited the Forbidden Island for the first time. I must say a I was swept up by the tropical ambience of the place and the staff was very...
I visited the Forbidden Island for the first time. I must say a I was swept up by the tropical ambience of the place and the staff was very...
Shana H. 2017-08-07
I ❤️ this place! Very cute retro tiki bar! Super comfy, diverse crowd, cool intimate patio, and the drinks are taste and strong!!!
I ❤️ this place! Very cute retro tiki bar! Super comfy, diverse crowd, cool intimate patio, and the drinks are taste and strong!!!
April S. 2017-08-02
Great little bar found this on accident while looking for the tiki lounge in San Francisco but found this bar . This bar was so freaking cute and I...
Great little bar found this on accident while looking for the tiki lounge in San Francisco but found this bar . This bar was so freaking cute and I...
Alexis I. 2017-07-24
The environment is fun and the drinks are awesome, bartenders are friendly and the vibe is right
The environment is fun and the drinks are awesome, bartenders are friendly and the vibe is right
Christopher J. H. 2017-07-19
Love the friendly bartenders and the unique atmosphere. Spend a lot of time in Hawaii and this is actually still my favorite bar.
Love the friendly bartenders and the unique atmosphere. Spend a lot of time in Hawaii and this is actually still my favorite bar.
Donna De Maestri P. 2017-07-18
This place is so awesome! Great drinks and Service
This place is so awesome! Great drinks and Service
Mandy M. 2017-07-17
Love this place! Adorable, small bar with fabulous drinks and service! Also has a fun, retro infectious vibe. Always great music you can dance to as...
Love this place! Adorable, small bar with fabulous drinks and service! Also has a fun, retro infectious vibe. Always great music you can dance to as...
Jeffrey R. 2017-07-03
Forbidden Island is very cool vibe, the drinks are really good. The waitress I had was very friendly, was able to ask questions about the place.
Forbidden Island is very cool vibe, the drinks are really good. The waitress I had was very friendly, was able to ask questions about the place.
Updates from Forbidden Island
Forbidden I. 2016-01-12
Tuesday Jan 12th: Movie Night - Tribute to David Bowie. "I'm an instant star. Just add water and stir." -David Bowie Well, we added more than water, and decided to shake it. Tonight's cocktail special "The Instant Star" features fresh squeezed lime and o
Tuesday Jan 12th: Movie Night - Tribute to David Bowie. "I'm an instant star. Just add water and stir." -David Bowie Well, we added more than water, and decided to shake it. Tonight's cocktail special "The Instant Star" features fresh squeezed lime and o
Forbidden I. 2016-01-11
Thursday January 14th 2016 Lorenzo Surfer Joe (Surf from Italy) 8-8:30 DJ Sid 8:30-9:30 Lorenzo 9:30-10 DJ Sid 10-11 Lorenzo $5 Donation Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, Alameda
Thursday January 14th 2016 Lorenzo Surfer Joe (Surf from Italy) 8-8:30 DJ Sid 8:30-9:30 Lorenzo 9:30-10 DJ Sid 10-11 Lorenzo $5 Donation Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, Alameda
Forbidden I. 2016-01-08
Happy Birthday to the King of Rock'n'Roll, who would have been 81 today! Join us for a tribute tonight for Elvis drink specials and Elvis music vids on our Bar TV and projector and more! 8pm onward.
Happy Birthday to the King of Rock'n'Roll, who would have been 81 today! Join us for a tribute tonight for Elvis drink specials and Elvis music vids on our Bar TV and projector and more! 8pm onward.
Forbidden I. 2016-01-08
Saturday January 9th 2016 Dj Tanoa "Samoa Boy" presents: Drums A Go-Go (60s Exotica/Soul/Groove/Lounge) plus guest Djs Miss K & Paul H. Vinyl Records for your drinking & listening delight. 9-1:30am, All 45rpm platters that matter! Forbidden Island Tiki
Saturday January 9th 2016 Dj Tanoa "Samoa Boy" presents: Drums A Go-Go (60s Exotica/Soul/Groove/Lounge) plus guest Djs Miss K & Paul H. Vinyl Records for your drinking & listening delight. 9-1:30am, All 45rpm platters that matter! Forbidden Island Tiki
Forbidden I. 2016-01-06
Thursday January 7th 2016 Dj Otto's Grotto (Exotica) 8-12am Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, Alameda
Thursday January 7th 2016 Dj Otto's Grotto (Exotica) 8-12am Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge, Alameda
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Forbidden Island has a total of 50285 visitors (checkins) and 13947 likes.
17 reviews of Forbidden Island.
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