Tiki-Ti, Silver Lake
22 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles26 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Tiki-Ti stands out for the depth of its tiki-bar recommendations, rather than spaciousness. Commenters repeatedly favor this Silver Lake institution; one praises powerful cocktails and another its place in tiki history. Several describe a cramped room, difficult parking or a wait to get in. Dissent includes a visitor who feels it has declined and another who thinks its reputation does not justify the premium pricing.
Address
Tiki-Ti, 4427 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Tiki drinks
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/keystonexxl in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Includes it among personal favorite LA bars.
- Recommendsu/a_very_silent_way in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Suggests it among answers to best tiki bar
- Recommendsu/I-Have-Mono in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Says it is unequivocally the answer
- Recommendsu/Altruistic_Engine818 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025ambience
Quintessential tiki with historic family roots; small and hard to seat on weekends
- Mixedu/NonSequitorSquirrel in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Mentions the bar's shirts as merchandise but finds them disappointing compared with the overall atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Creative_1563 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Suggests it as a good Silver Lake option when the area is busy.
- Mixedu/Filledwithrage24 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025wait time
Old, popular, good drinks, but bad parking and often standing room only
- Recommendsu/PaulEammons in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Calls it a long-running tiki favorite with strong drinks; small, so going early helps.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/euthlogo in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Names it as the answer
- Recommendsu/MercyBoy57 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Calls it the obvious answer
- Recommendsu/jneil in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Sends much love to it
- Recommendsu/SilverSurfherder in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Includes it among suggested tiki and neighborhood bars.
- Recommendsu/blurrytree in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2026taste
Lists this bar among LA spots with plenty good drinks, though its vibe may not suit such lists.
- Recommendsu/ydhtfpots in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Adds a vote for this bar.
- Recommendsu/semajnielk in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026taste
Recommends stopping in for a specific cocktail as an adventurous pick.
- Recommendsu/fuckin-slayer in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Historic family-owned cornerstone of tiki culture; small but get a drink with timing
- Recommendsu/MFLUCIAN in r/LosAngeles · Aug 2026
Says they went to it right after watching a tiki bar documentary and really likes the place.
- Recommendsu/LorneMichaelsthought in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Calls it the best tiki bar anywhere and says it is missing from the list.
- Mixedu/SheenasJungleroom in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025wait time
A classic but very small and gets super crowded
- Recommendsu/Girl-UnSure in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025wait time
Likes it; expect a line unless arriving before open, but fun regardless
- Recommendsu/AlternateRay730 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Declares this the clear winner among tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/darthbator in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Names it as an answer
- Recommendsu/_alliemamas in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Enthusiastically names it as the answer
- Recommendsu/No-Composer5677 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Describes it as fun.
- Caveatu/tommyknockerZ33 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025service
Feels the bar has declined in recent years.
- Caveatu/Default_User909 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025value
Dismisses it as a dive that charges high prices largely on its reputation as an original.
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