Billy's at the Beach: A Tiki Restaurant Review

I have been wanting to stop at Billy's at the Beach for a very long time and after a discussion with another Tiki fan while in line for a ride at Disneyworld in Florida (of all places) -it was mentioned that Billy's had one of the best Mai Tai's.  So when we returned from our vacation we decided to finally try it out.  

We headed down Pacific Coast Highway to meet some friends and check it out and have some Cocktails.

Billy's wasn't really what I expected at all and that is mainly a result of its location in Newport Beach.  We arrived fairly early and it was really crowded in the bar section which extended inside and out.  The bar section is grab your own seat so we had to stand around until a table was available.  It was kind of a hot spot and a place to be seen.  The crowd was not typical Tiki.  I joked and said Billy's is Tiki for the Boob Job and Botox crowd (both of which were definitely in effect).   I think a lot of these people probably don't even know what a Tiki is.  But all of that didn't really matter because the view and the food were really good and the people watching was interesting.

You can't beat the view at Billy's which looks out at the Newport Bay.  Check out the 4 deck million dollar yacht in the background

The drinks tasted good --but a little too icy for my tastes and not very strong for the price.  We tried the Mai Tai, Planter's Punch and Newport Sunset, and a Golden Hefe at the end.  The Mai Tai was good -but I wouldn't agree that it they had the best ones.   
Mahe's in Seal Beach actually has one of my favorites.  

 

 The Food was actually really good and better than I had expected it to be. We tried a couple of Pu Pu's the

Tropical Guacamole

Our homemade fresh guacamole is served with taro chips and salsa.

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Cho Cho

Grilled skewers of beef tenderloin marinated in our South Seas teriyaki sauce

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Both of these were really good. We also shared a 

Panko Crusted Chicken

Panko crusted Shelton Chicken breast covered with a creamy mushroom sauce.
Served with jasmine white rice and vegetables

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This was terrific and I would totally recommend it and get it again.

I love the Tiki Wine Door Handles on their wine Fridge.

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Tiki Time on Memorial Day weekend!

We started off the weekend with a little trip to Don the Beachcomber's  to hang out in the Dagger Bar and see the Hula Girls while snacking on sliders and Brie  Quesadillas.

It looks like we have entered Mermaid Waters.

We stayed and listened to 3 great sets from the Hula Girls which will be playing on the main stage at Tiki Oasis again this year.

Had a Mai Tai and  a drink that was basically a Mai Tai in a Pineapple....Appropriate for the Pineappleman

Saturday brought us to Laguna Beach for a couple of photo shoots my wife had scheduled with friends and a nice lunch at Las Brisas and then another Tiki Themed dinner at Tommy Bahama's restaurant which had the best  goat cheese filled chicken ever.

Here is a look at the Creme Brulee from Las Brisas

Then Sunday brought us to meet friends at Downtown Disney. So we headed to Trader Sam's for a couple of drinks and chicken lettuce wraps and some flatbread.

The day before was apparently the 2nd Anniversary for Trader Sam's which meant a new Mug.....which I had to get of course......

Thus ended a very Tiki Memorial Day

International Tiki Marketplace at Don the Beachcombers

Need your Tiki fix.....Head on down to the next International Tiki Marketplace at Don the Beachcomber's.   This Sunday as part of my anniversary celebration that included Wine Tasting and a nice dinner in Newport Beach we started the day off with a little Tiki

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Don the Beachcomber's in Sunset Beach is the go to place for local Tiki...There was a show later that night with The Hula Girls and Untouchables that we would have gone to as well if we didn't already have plans for the night.  The International Tiki Marketplace is a nearly monthly event that has Island style  entertainment---and Tiki Vending....Head on down for a minimal price which can then be redeemed for food or drink...(both of which are great) and enjoy a getaway to some Island entertainment.

Your sure to find something good for your Tiki Collection whether it be a mug or Tiki or artwork

Until my next Tiki themed adventure....

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