The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Tiki Lounge

The Experience:

Kick back on the water!

At the end of your long day, head down to the Bay and the lounge at Trader Vic’s for drinks and a taste of the world! You will be transformed by the tiki madness and soothed by the views of the boats in the marina and beyond.

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

Here’s what’s on the lounge menu: Tidbits & Pupus

Cosmo Tidbits – Trader Vic’s original pupu platter.A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs for two (featured here)
BBQ Spare Ribs – Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze. Slow cooked to perfection
Veggie Spring Rolls (v) –Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper Served with sweet chili sauce
Crab Rangoon – Vic’s favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appetite!
Crispy Prawn – The original ‘crispy prawn’. Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover
Cheese Bings – A classic tidbit from the 80’s, made famous at the Beverly Hilton. Nutmeg seasoned béchamel with Gruyére cheese & smoked ham, rolled in a crepe.Finished in a crispy panko crust.

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: