Trader Vic's - Emeryville

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

Popular dishes

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

Spiced Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Crispy Creamed Spinach
Halo'o Mushrooms
Lemon Charred Broccolini
Kimchi Whipped Potato

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

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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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Erick
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nina
VIP
San Francisco
39 reviews
5.0
39 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.

Trader Vic's - Emeryville

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Miso Salmon

Pork

Pork Chop

Tidbits & Pupus

Cosmo Tidbits

BBQ Spare Ribs$28.00

Beef Cho Cho$18.00

Crab Rangoon$17.00

Crispy Prawn$18.00

Cheese Bings$17.00

Veggie Spring Rolls$14.00

PBC$6.00

Soups & Salads

Wonton Soup$15.00

Curried Cauliflower Bisque$14.00

Trader Vic's Salad$14.00

Falafel Salad$18.00

Beet Carpaccio$17.00

Starters

Maui Waui Shrimp$17.00

Tuna Poke$19.00

Vic's Crispy Roll$19.00

Hawaiian Chicken Skewers$16.00

Impossible Lettuce Cups$19.00

Kalbi Short Rib$24.00

Trader Vic's Favorites

Island Fried Rice* **$25.00

Beef & Reef$36.00

Cauliflower Curry$28.00

Chili Coconut Chicken$28.00

Macadamia Mahi Mahi$42.00

5 Spice Half Duck$45.00

Halo'o Stir Fry$25.00

Kew Pake Beef$36.00

From the Wood Fired Oven

Pork Chop$36.00

Miso Salmon**$36.00

Jerked Half Chicken$34.00

Indonesian Rack of Lamb**$56.00

Smoked Veal Ribs$70.00

Wood-Fired Beef

Sides

Spiced Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Hawaiian Fried Rice

Crispy Creamed Spinach

Halo'o Mushrooms

Lemon Charred Broccolini

Kimchi Whipped Potato

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Trader Vic's - Emeryville offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Trader Vic's - Emeryville currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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