Hula Hut

Comments about Hula Hut

Cheap bastard

Cheap bastard has visited Hula Hut.

July 5, 2019, 9:46 AM

I came here before the tiki bug bit me and returned to find it still a great place for day drinking. It’s more of a beach shack vibe than dark, hidden tiki bar...but I like being outside sometimes. The food is great. They have souvenir glassware and it’s on water! You can dine inside or out on the pier. I know tiki snobs won’t recommend this place but I do!

PineappleWhip

PineappleWhip has visited Hula Hut.

June 12, 2018, 2:18 PM

While I agree that this is not really a traditional tiki bar, I thought the food was delicious (had the Hawaiian Fajitas), and the service was excellent. I had the Kraken Moku drink, which, was certainly not the most amazing tiki drink I've had, but, tasted good after a long day and a flight.

It is a great place, very popular (all ages, families, etc.), the view is fantastic, the atmosphere was fun, the food was great, the drink was ....well...simple, but, satisfying. I had a great time, and was glad that it was on this site, because otherwise, I would probably never had known about it, and will definitely be back.

As was said before, there is a separate drink menu, which you may need to ask for (or grab from a nearby table).

ElCapitan

ElCapitan has visited Hula Hut.

May 16, 2018, 3:01 PM

I had a really good time at the Hula Hut. The setting was much more open and bright than your typical tiki bar, but it was a neat change of pace and made for a pretty lively atmosphere. It's set alongside a river, so allows for great views along the waterfront. The food portions were great and there was a big selection to choose from.

The crowd felt like "normal" people (rather than a typical tiki bar), but - tiki bars are meant to be enjoyed by all! :)

One thing to note is there are drinks available on the regular food menu, as well as a separate (more extensive) drink menu. I ordered my drink (which I wasn't in love with) before seeing there were more cocktails to choose from!

2coolhipdude

2coolhipdude has visited Hula Hut.

November 25, 2017, 10:56 PM

I have no idea what the place is like today. I was there in 1997 and thought the place was great. Good food and drinks. Sitting under a thatched tiki umbrella on a dock with a cool breeze blowing in off the lake. It's sad to hear the place took a dive.

mikehooker

mikehooker has visited Hula Hut.

March 8, 2017, 2:22 PM

I really don't like this place at all and don't think it should be considered for this website. It's basically a Mexican restaurant with a view of the water and some tropical decor. The drinks are mostly tequila based and I don't think their rum selection gets any grander than Bacardi, Malibu and Captain Morgan. Food with a Hawaiian flare includes fajitas with a couple rings of canned pineapple on top. Avoid if you're looking for an escapist environment or tiki drinks.

TikiTravis

TikiTravis has visited Hula Hut.

October 25, 2016, 4:55 PM

Is this a fun bar? Yes. Family friendly? Yes. Good food? Sure.

But is it a Tiki bar? No. Not at all.

Come for a good time with friends, with good food and good drinks... but don't come for a tiki experience.

enchantedtikilounge

November 16, 2014, 6:51 PM

Lei Low in Houston!!! These people know what they doing!!! I just thought I'd throw that out there for all the kool kats and kitten in Texas. You can always look me up for a drink at my backyard tiki lounge if you're ever in the area as well.

Brian
www.enchatedtikilounge.com

mermaid1111

mermaid1111 is a semi-regular at Hula Hut.

November 12, 2014, 10:20 PM

Hula Hut is a restaurant and bar but not a Tiki Bar. The decor is Tropicalia, and not Tiki even though there are lots of Tiki's there. Someone else said that there aren't many Tikis here, but maybe they got more since then. I love the decor, it is fabulous. Lots of Tiki decor mixed with other things that are tropical but not Tiki. The decor is reminiscent of the Mexican Caribbean with oilcloth tablecloths, palm trees, tropical flowers, grass umbrellas, thatched roofs, with nice hula girl figurines and Tikis. The deck is fabulous because it's on Lake Austin. The food is OK, but the Fried Avocado Tacos on Tuesdays, are divine. The menu has Mexican dishes, American food, and dishes with a tropical flair, like Coconut Shrimp and Mango and Cream Cheese Quesadillas. The prices are very reasonable. When I am there, I feel like I am on a tropical island, so I love the place. The bar has a few Tiki drinks on the menu but the rum is run of the mill and they don't know what Falernum is. Not a Tiki bar, but a decent restaurant and bar, with fantastic atmosphere.

mermaid1111

mermaid1111 is a semi-regular at Hula Hut.

November 12, 2014, 10:13 PM

Hula Hut is a restaurant and bar but not a Tiki Bar. The decor is Tropicalia, and not Tiki even though there are lots of Tiki's there. Maybe they got more since the last person reviewed this place. I love the decor, it is fabulous. Lots of Tiki decor here mixed with other things that are tropical but not Tiki. The decor is reminiscent of the Mexican Caribbean with oilcloth tablecloths, palm trees, tropical flowers, then add hula girls and Tikis. The deck is fabulous because it's on Lake Austin. The food is OK, but the Fried Avocado Tacos on Tuesdays, are divine. The menu has Mexican dishes, American food, and some dishes with a tropical flair, like Coconut Shrimp and Mango and Cream Cheese Quesadillas. The prices are very reasonable. When I am there, I feel like I am on a tropical island, so I love the place. The bar has a few Tiki drinks on the menu but the rum is run of the mill and they don't know what Falernum is. Not a Tiki bar, but a decent restaurant and bar, with fantastic atmosphere.

tropicalihoney

tropicalihoney is a semi-regular at Hula Hut.

June 29, 2011, 2:46 PM

I agree with Rosstafari--not a tiki joint, but seriously--there really isn't much in ATX--even the rest of Texas. So you take what you can sometimes ;)

Great location on the lake, so it's worth a visit for sure.

Rosstafari

Rosstafari is a regular at Hula Hut.

March 18, 2011, 4:18 PM

Love this restaurant, and love Chuy's, but you could hardly call it tiki. Has a few scattered carved tikis around, and a vaguely Polynesian theme... sort of. Calls itself Polynesian-Mexican, whatever that means. Still, good food, great place to eat on the river, and a really good coffee house next door. One of my favorite places to eat in Austin.

Regulars and Visitors of Hula Hut

Regulars

People who go to Hula Hut at least a few times a month.

• Rosstafari
• jakejive
  happy hour
• jakejive
  happy hour

Semi-Regulars

People who go to Hula Hut at least a few times a year.

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  tropicalihoney
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  Dobrolic
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  mermaid1111
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  Mockingbird
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  Crashgrab
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  TheBeef

Visitors

People who have been to Hula Hut at least once.

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  wayne-tiki-tiki
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  Matango Derek
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  Gordy
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  Dustycajun
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  Ukulele JJ
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  Schweg
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  sherlock2713
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  Dr. Skotch
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  mp
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  hotelcharlie
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  A'Pau-ling
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  Textiki
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  Jon-Tiki
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  Kooky Krusi
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  Cheap bastard
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  TikiTravis
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  rsully95
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  Mainlander
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  Martiki71
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  hatefrown
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  tikimagic
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  BaliHaiBrad
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  MichaelSaul
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  mikehooker
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  Cichlidfan
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  RumCharlie
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  LilHulaMiss
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  PineappleWhip
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  bardot
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  MrLzrd
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  anuanu
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  JayTiki
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  adriancardwell
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  clintobean
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  Doctorgori
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  Tasha Tiki
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  MaryLuau
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  middleagemoai
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  2coolhipdude
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  KingDado
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  BarnztheTiki
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  ElCapitan
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  Jesse
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  AlohaYaz
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  MolokaiMaiden
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  Trader Anne
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  Misslindsay
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  TikiTuan
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  StinkyMatt
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  gordongregory
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  Tiki Swizzle
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  clntdnl
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