Trader Vic's

Bar & Restaurant
Courtland St. NE at Harris St. NE
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Ph: (404) 221-6339 - Website
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Mon-Sat 5pm-12am
Opened in 1976
Defunct tiki not included,
distances are as the crow flies.
Franklin Lanes, Franklin 114.8 mi
184.8 km
Tiki Bob's Cantina, Birmingham 144.5 mi
232.6 km
Tiki Bob's Cantina, Greenville 136.3 mi
219.3 km
The Omni Hut, Smyrna 192.9 mi
310.4 km
Pandora's of Grayton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach 258.9 mi
416.7 km
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see Trader Vic's in Emeryville for more general Trader Vic's references
Seating in bar at Trader Vic's in Atlanta
July 2004, photo by Humuhumu
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Humuhumu’s description:
This Trader Vic's is in the basement level of the Hilton Hotel in downtown Atlanta. The young head bartender, Joel, is a very fine craftsman of all the traditional drinks, and was voted Best Bartender in Atlanta in 2004. This Trader Vic's is my personal favorite, and is the only one of the Trader Vic's locations in the United States today that has not been updated in a way that removes some of the original charm.

One Saturday a month, Tiki Kiliki hosts a wildly popular tiki-themed evening here, with music and performers, called Tiki Torch Nights.

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February 6, 2009, 9:36 PM
When I am in Atlanta I always visit this Trader Vic's because it is a classic - and reminds me of the Trader Vic's in Scottsdale that closed in the early 90's. I almost lived at this location during the Summer Olympics!

June 22, 2009, 11:25 AM
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. This place feels like you are stepping back in time decor, atmosphere, and Mai Tais amazing. The food was also very good. Prices are a little high on the food but oh well definatly worth a stop if you are even remotely close to Atlanta. We went in the side entrance and there was no one there to seat us as most of the traffic goes through the main hotel lobby.
bubba has visited Trader Vic's.

July 5, 2009, 10:13 AM
Not only the only Tiki for miles, one of the best on the planet. Words can't do justice. Mysterious rooms and talented staff!
yesyesyes has visited Trader Vic's.

January 18, 2010, 10:48 AM
Always a blast!
Mai Tai Thursdays with Tongo hiti!

Cheers!
Sideshow Bob is a regular at Trader Vic's, and is usually there Mai Tai Thursdays!.

February 25, 2010, 4:00 PM
Excellent spot. I went there on a Monday and Tuesday night where the most of the hotel guest were booked in banquets that week, so it wasn't crowded at all. In fact, on the first night, since I was the last guy there, the bartender Joel took me around and gave me a tour of the place. Excellent drinks and excellent service.

The next night (the Tuesday) I came with a few friends and we had dinner. The Indonesian Rack of Lamb seemed to be a bit rarer than what I had asked for, but I like rare meat, so it wasn't a problem. All-around the meal was excellent and the drinks were strong and tasty, especially the Suffering Bastards.
bobtiki has visited Trader Vic's.

July 18, 2010, 9:01 AM
Thank GOD for T.V.s, Atlanta. Like others have mentioned, there is no other comparable tiki around for hundreds of miles & this is just tops. In the mid 2000s a few tikiphiles dedicated some attention to the place, holding events (including the first Hukilau), having live bands, talking mgmt into having drink specials & hiring a true drink expert as their main bartender. I'm not crazy about the food, but at a tiki bar, that's not really the priority anyway, is it.
hoho is a regular at Trader Vic's, and is usually there Thursdays....or whenever they're open....

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