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Trader Vic's - Emeryville, Emeryville, CA

Trader Vic's - Emeryville

4.5
4.5
2605 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Trader Vic's is “Home of the Original Mai Tai” overlooking the Emeryville Marina with stunning bay view.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Polynesian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 653-3400
  • Website
    http://www.tradervicsemeryville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Broderick
  • Catering
    Outside catering accepted upon request. Please contact our banquet department at 510-450-7182
  • Private party facilities
    Located along the beautiful Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic's has been hosting every type of event for over 75 years. We feature four distinct private dining rooms which can accommodate 6 to 110 guests. Trader Vic's is also available for buy out events hosting up to 300 people.
  • Location
    9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608
  • Neighborhood
    San Francisco Bay Area
  • Cross street
    Powell Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Public transit
    Emery-Go-Round
  • Entertainment
    Live bands on select weekend.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Tidbits & Pupus

Bits and bites meant to be shared

  • Cosmo Tidbits

    Trader Vic's original pupu platter. A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs

    • For Two$30.00

  • BBQ Spare Ribs$28.00

    Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze. Slow cooked to perfection

    • Beef Cho Cho$18.00

      Light up the night with a flaming hibachi while you cook these tender bites in our one of a kind soy-ginger glaze

      • Crab Rangoon$17.00

        Vic's favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appitite!

        • Crispy Prawn$18.00

          The original "crispy prawn" Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover

          • Cheese Bings$17.00

            A classic tidbit from the 80's, made famous at the Beverly Hilton. Nutmeg seasoned béchamel with Gruyére cheese & smoked ham, rolled in a crepe. Finished in a crispy panko crust

            • Veggie Spring Rolls$14.00

              Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper. Served with sweet chili sauce

              • PBC$6.00

                Our signature homemade peanut butter. Served with sesame seed crackers

                Soups & Salads

                Light & refreshing or warm & comforting, there's something to satisfy every mood

                • Wonton Soup$15.00

                  Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy, Fragrant chicken broth

                  • Curried Cauliflower Bisque$14.00

                    Coconut milk & crispy leeks

                    • Trader Vic's Salad$14.00

                      Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke, endive & cherry tomato. Our famous Javanese dressing

                      • Falafel Salad$18.00

                        Baby gem, watermelon radish, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Falafel croutons, tahini-lemon dressing

                        • Beet Carpaccio$17.00

                          Yellow beets, chévre, watercress, chili oil, Taro haystack & honey-ginger glaze

                          Starters

                          To ease those hungry souls before the main arrival

                          • Maui Waui Shrimp$17.00

                            Coconut shrimp tossed in a spicy chili aioli With katsu slaw

                            • Tuna Poke$19.00

                              Yellowfin tuna served raw, avocado, taro chips, signature dressing

                              • Vic's Crispy Roll$19.00

                                Faux tuna, nori, sushi rice, tempura, Sriracha aioli

                                • Hawaiian Chicken Skewers$16.00

                                  Seasoned chicken skewer with soy-ginger glaze & oven-smoked pineapple

                                  • Impossible Lettuce Cups$19.00

                                    Impossible meat, ginger, garlic, soy, Fresno chili, scallions & gem lettuce

                                    • Kalbi Short Rib$24.00

                                      Korean marinade, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, lettuce cups

                                      Trader Vic's Favorites

                                      After sailing the seven seas we present to you a selection of classic & newly inspired dishes

                                      • Island Fried Rice* **$25.00

                                        Our signature rice blend with tender pieces of chicken. Our famous char siu pork, pineapple, ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion

                                        • Beef & Reef$36.00

                                          Marinated beef tenderloin stir fried with tiger prawns, Sweet pepper, Bermuda onion & our signature sauce. Accompanied by Jasmine rice

                                          • Cauliflower Curry$28.00

                                            Cashew-madras curry base, coconut milk, jasmine rice. Our signature curry condiment tray

                                            • Chili Coconut Chicken$28.00

                                              Tender pieces of chicken breast stir fried with peppers, Onions, water chestnuts, finished with spicy coconut sauce

                                              • Macadamia Mahi Mahi$42.00

                                                Macadamia crusted, kimchi potato, lobster butter sauce, garlic broccolini

                                                • 5 Spice Half Duck$45.00

                                                  Slow cooked & shredded duck finished with its own fat & 5 spice salt, Along with moo shoo pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, scallions

                                                  • Halo'o Stir Fry$25.00

                                                    Blend of oyster, shiitake & pickled shimeji mushrooms, King mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onion, Mongolian sauce, Crispy shallot & jasmine rice

                                                    • Kew Pake Beef$36.00

                                                      Braised short rib, Mongolian sauce, red onion, scallions, broccolini, Sesame seeds, jalapeño & jasmine rice

                                                      From the Wood Fired Oven

                                                      Our ovens are custom made and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.). Meats, fowl and seafood are suspended from hooks and slowly cooked over a hardwood fire, producing a unique and original flavor

                                                      • Pork Chop$36.00

                                                        Bone-in with our signature soy marinade Sautéed spinach, sweet potato mash, Maui onion marmalade

                                                        • Miso Salmon**$36.00

                                                          Hot smoked salmon, fennel pear salad, Kimchi potato, crispy leek

                                                          • Jerked Half Chicken$34.00

                                                            Charred lemon, sweet potato mash, Garlic broccolini

                                                            • Indonesian Rack of Lamb**$56.00

                                                              Marinated New Zealand lamb, BBQ pineapple, Bali fried rice & spiced chutney

                                                              • Smoked Veal Ribs$70.00

                                                                Serves 2 people (limited quantities available daily). Marinated veal ribs, smoked in the Chinese oven, finished with house BBQ sauce Sweet potato mash, sautéed garlic spinach

                                                                • Wood-Fired Beef

                                                                  At Trader Vic's we continue the Trader's tradition of dipping our steaks in his signature Chinese soy marinade, then suspending the meat on metal hooks at 500 degrees with a touch of smoke to create the perfect steak! We add a brush of wasabi thyme butter to complete the one of kind flavor! Served with garlic whipped potatoes, crispy creamed spinach, port wine glaze

                                                                  • 8oz Tenderloin$48.00
                                                                  • 14oz Striploin$48.00

                                                                Sides

                                                                $8

                                                                • Spiced Fries

                                                                  • Sweet Potato Fries

                                                                    • Hawaiian Fried Rice

                                                                      • Crispy Creamed Spinach

                                                                        • Halo'o Mushrooms

                                                                          • Lemon Charred Broccolini

                                                                            • Kimchi Whipped Potato

                                                                              Last updated: March 18, 2023

                                                                              What 2,605 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.5
                                                                              4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                                              • 4.1Value

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                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Trader Vic's in Emeryville offers a unique dining experience with its iconic Tiki ambiance and stunning views of the SF Bay. Guests rave about the "one of a kind" atmosphere, "excellent" food and drinks, and "fabulous" service. Ideal for festive celebrations, it remains a beloved Bay Area institution.

                                                                              2,605 Reviews

                                                                              1. Thomas

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Sehr gutes Essen, leckere Cocktails und eine Liveband, die tolle Stimmung gemacht hat

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                                                                              2. Erick

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                31 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                31 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Our Server was a little absent from their area other dinners kept looking for him/her for help

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                                                                              3. Ann

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Houston

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Atmosphere and Drinks were great. Food was okay and service was poor.

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                                                                              4. Eric

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We go to Traders several times a year. This visit everything was particularly good. The service was excellent on mark and the food was especially good. Suggest cosmos tidbits as a fantastic appetizer, and entrees from the wood fired oven are our favorites. Go with the banana fritters for dessert. Right on the bay with views and a polished tiki theme.

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                                                                              5. christine

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                18 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                18 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Another outstanding evening at Trader Vic’s , celebrating my fathers 93rd birthday, party of 6 adults and one four year old we all had great meals and service as always! Family tradition to go yearly so we will be back again and again! Thank you

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                                                                              6. ELizabeth

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 25, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Love the ambience of Trader Vic’s. We continue to celebrate Christmas Eve here as it is a special Place! The location, decor and drinks are the best plus food yummy. Great for place to celebrate special occasions.

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                                                                              7. Betty

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We had never been so we were very excited to finally experience this famous Polynesian restaurant. I made a reservation for four and made no special notes. When we checked in, there were no other people arriving and everyone was seated. We were immediately shown to a window table in the bar area. I was surprised that the dining facilities were so small and only after appetizers did I notice they were serving in the main dining room. Upon our departure, we wandered into the main dining area. Imagine our surprise to see lots of diners there and many window tables available. I now know we should have asked to be seated in main dining area. The food was good. We had the pu pu platter which was excellent. My husband doesn’t eat seafood so there were a couple items he could order. His burger was delicious. The drinks were very good and our entrees were very tasty. In retrospect, I don’t think I would drive from Sonoma County again to experience this restaurant. But once was worth the trip.

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                                                                              8. Jazmin

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The server was not friendly and was very rude. Being in the industry i understand how important it is to treat people.

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                                                                              9. Ryan

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Came here to celebrate my daughter’s 21st Bday. Staff was attentive at first and saw my note from Open Table. They placed us in a very tight corner with a nice view of the Bay. I was quite literally shoulder to back with the table next to me. Service took a dive from there and was extremely slow. Drinks were too strong, but I guess you get your moneys worth. Was disappointed that the presentation wasn’t as over the top as I had hoped. Food was very overpriced in my opinion. I was happy they brought a little dessert for my daughter. Looks like most people came here for a special occasion, but I probably wouldn’t be back for that price and the quality of the food. $350 for four people with only two alcoholic drinks and four mains…if it would’ve blown me away, sure. But it didn’t.

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                                                                              10. Nina

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                38 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                38 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Drove from Santa Rosa to enjoy this wonderful evening in a classic restaurant. Hate the idea that this icon may not be here next time I'm in the neighborhood.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Trader Vic's - Emeryville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 653-3400.

                                                                              Trader Vic's - Emeryville is rated 4.5 stars by 2605 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                              Not bookable

                                                                              Online reservations at Trader Vic's - Emeryville can only be made directly on their website.

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Trader Vic's - Emeryville

                                                                              9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                Powell Street
                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                San Francisco Bay Area
                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Global, International, Polynesian, Seafood
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Complimentary Valet Parking
                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                Emery-Go-Round
                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                Michael Broderick
                                                                              • Entertainment
                                                                                Live bands on select weekend.
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                http://www.tradervicsemeryville.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (510) 653-3400
                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                Outside catering accepted upon request. Please contact our banquet department at 510-450-7182
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                Located along the beautiful Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic's has been hosting every type of event for over 75 years. We feature four distinct private dining rooms which can accommodate 6 to 110 guests. Trader Vic's is also available for buy out events hosting up to 300 people.
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