Where Fusion Flavors
Meet Tropical Vibes
Welcome to the home of tiki culture, where a spirited atmosphere, fusion flavors and time with friends can transport you to paradise any day of the week. At Trader Vic’s, we continue to bring you the finest cuisine and goods from around the world, so whether you’re at home or dining with us, it always feels like a destination.
THE ONLY HOME OF THE ORIGINAL MAI TAI
In 1944 a legend was born. The Trader handed a drink to a friend and they exclaimed, “it’s mai tai roa ae!” (Tahitian for “out of this world-the best”) and the first Mai Tai was born.
FIND US FAR & WIDE
Enjoy our island hospitality at any of our
25 locations spanning 11 countries.
“You can have more fun with a flower behind your ear, a Mai Tai in your hand, and good friends.”
Latest Blogs
The food menu at Trader Vic’s has evolved over the years. In the very beginning, at Hinky Dinks, the food served was limited to sandwiches and light fare cooked on the pot-bellied stove Trader Vic brought in from home!
In 1934 Vic Bergeron built a cozy little saloon on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and 65th in Oakland, California called Hinky Dinks. Originally offering simple fare, liquor and beer.