Trader Vic's is a premier restaurants and nightlife destination in Emeryville, CA, offering festive Polynesian-inspired dining, creative cuisine, tropical cocktails, and sweeping bay views.
Known for fast service, a great cocktail program, an excellent wine list, and a stylish atmosphere, this iconic spot is ideal for romantic dinners, solo dining, private events, and memorable nights out.
Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, and on-site services, along with happy-hour drinks and food, bar seating, table service, free Wi-Fi, and private dining options. Trader Vic's is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms. Reservations are recommended and accepted.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Tempura fried with a gula malaca sauce, fresh cream & raspberry
Served with praline sauce
Vanilla ice cream rolled in toasted coconut with a dark chocolate sauce
Crispy coconut breaded shrimp with choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, or fresh green salad
Grilled cheese with cheddar on buttered toast with french fries, sweet potato fries, or fresh green salad
A tropical drink made with strawberries, mango and coconut cream.
A refreshing blend of lime and mango, topped with ginger beer for that extra kick.
Our classic Original adapted to perfection.
Peaches, orange juice and coconut cream.
A creamy pineapple-coconut classic.
An invigorating mix of lime, lemon & guava
A fortifying concoction of mango and citrus
A sweetened citrus blend, balanced with tart passion fruit
A tropical refreshment of passion fruit, orange, and guava
An invigorating mix of lime, lemon & guava
A fortifying concoction of mango and citrus
A sweetened citrus blend, balanced with tart passion fruit
A tropical refreshment of passion fruit, orange, and guava
A truly great drink. A blend of rums and grapefruit with our spiced syrup.
A powerful sting of rum, brandy and orange juice with a whisper of almonds.
A potent blend of dark rum, pineapple and passion fruit.
A combination of pineapple, passion fruit, fine rum and gin. Add a touch of passion to your life.
Hear from our valued guests
There is this one waiter Lamberto who makes the whole experience great! Drinks are amazing! A bit pricier but worth it every now and then.
A unique display of food and tastes. Arrived pretty much when it opened. Took a little bit for the food to show up when it did. We were not disappointed. Excellent views and excellent wait.Staff assisted us and cared for us well. The interior is unique and offers view of the water.
Just amazing drinks & food, wonderful environment and exceptional staff. Great place to visit.
Super unique experience, so glad that this iconic and classic spot is still open after so many decades. Perfect for a special outing or when you’re craving an awesome drink on the waterfront.
Maybe the main reason that you're looking at Trader Vic's is because you love Tiki and this place is one of the Legends. If you are just looking for somewhere to eat and you're in the area, get ready for a pretty unique dining experience. I visited in May of this year and all of my expectations were met and exceeded. This visit was to complete my mission to visit to the 3 remaining US-based Trader Vic's locations ( Atlanta, GA, San Jose Airport, CA, Emeryville, CA) I don't think they have a T-shirt for this achievement but I am proud of myself! Trader Vic's does everything that you expect from a Tiki themed restaurant/bar - Polynesian inspired food and Rum-forward cocktails. The food was terrific and the drinks were what I wanted. Only 1 Tiki-drink needs to be followed by at least 2 glasses of water before driving, they are strong! The staff were very friendly and I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area.
This place never disappoints! This particularSaturday night must be birthday night because there were nonstop celebrations from one table to the next! The bill of fare is just as adventuresome as the eye candy Polynesian interior, all adding to positive festivities. This place is known for its exotic drinks. Never have I seen such an extensive list of exotic libations.The view into the Emeryville Harbor is captivating.
Always a lovely time! We decided to celebrate our anniversary with dinner at Trader Vic's. It's been about a year since we last dined in & the menu was very nicely updated since our last visit. The drinks were great, we had a few appetizers then split a steak & fried rice. The 'decadent' chocolate cake was the only thing that wasn't noteworthy. We will be back!
Wonderful views and ambiance plus delicious food and great drinks! Mahi mahi and tuna poke bowls were amazing! Perfect place to celebrate a family birthday!
Excellent green papaya salad. Delicious miso salmon over garlic mashed potatoes. A wonderful view of the marina and the bridges with convenient parking. Our server, Shaquille, rounded out our son's birthday with exceptional service. We highly recommend Trader Vic's in Emeryville!
Finally made it to Trader Vic's after visiting over 70 tiki bars across the country. They did not disappoint. Great classic drinks (Mai Tai) as well as some unique to the Emeryville location. A lot of history to take in as you walk around and the employees are great and knowledgeable. Food was just as good as the drinks too! Can't recommend enough to visit if you are in the area.
Common questions about Trader Vic's
Trader Vic's is located at 9 Anchor Dr, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States, Emeryville, CA, United States.
You can reach Trader Vic's by calling +1 510-653-3400.
Trader Vic's has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1593 customer reviews.
Trader Vic's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Trader Vic's features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Trader Vic's features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Trader Vic's features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great wine list.
Trader Vic's features the following popular for: Solo dining.
Trader Vic's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Private dining room, Spirits, Wine.
Trader Vic's features the following dining options: Seating, Table service.
Trader Vic's features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Trader Vic's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trending, Trendy, Upmarket.
Trader Vic's features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Trader Vic's features the following planning: Reservations required, Accepts reservations.
Trader Vic's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Trader Vic's features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
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