Psychedelic, plant-filled tiki bar w/ mind-bending cocktails & kitschy vibes.
Step into a psychedelic, plant-filled tiki paradise in the East Village. This unique spot offers an immersive escape with its Rainforest Cafe-esque ambiance and a long, dark, plant-lined hallway. It's renowned for its excellent, rum-heavy cocktails served in creative vessels, providing a more subdued yet delightfully kitschy experience.
While primarily known for its cocktails, the food at Paradise Lost receives mixed reviews. The Spam Musubi and popcorn have received positive mentions, but other items like rum spudlets, dumplings, and Nashville Hot Jerk Chicken Tenders are described as just okay and pricey. The cocktails, however, are consistently highlighted as excellent, with specific call-outs for the piña colada, Strange Monster, and Beel'z Road Soda.
"The Spam Musubi and various tiki cocktails, including the piña colada, 'Strange Monster,' and 'Beel'z Road Soda,' are frequently recommended. The popcorn is also mentioned as a surprisingly good snack option."
Customers generally praise the immersive atmosphere and the quality of the tiki cocktails, though some find the food items pricey and just okay. There's a notable debate about the value proposition of certain high-priced drinks and snacks.
Important Note
The prices for certain food items, particularly the Spam Musubi and some cocktails like the Mai Tai, are considered high by several customers. While the cocktails are generally praised, some find them to be on the sweeter side or less balanced compared to other establishments.
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Positive"Paradise Lost is donating $1 from every drink sold between now and Sunday to the New York Immigration Coalition."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"Recommended a terrific pandan cocktail at Paradise Lost called the 'Beelz’s Road Soda'."
Positive"Recommended the 'Greenfuz' mocktail at Paradise Lost, which is like a non-alcoholic piña colada with pandan, and mentioned they likely have other pandan cocktails."
Positive"Paradise Lost is listed as a personal favorite for InKind users."
Positive"This commenter recommended adding Paradise Lost to the author's list."
Positive"Paradise Lost is mentioned as a great cocktail bar that doesn't require a reservation."
Positive"This user suggested Paradise Lost as a romantic restaurant option."
Positive"Paradise Lost was suggested as a place that could likely make a banana daiquiri."
Neutral"The commenter suggested Paradise Lost, a known tiki bar, as a place that might be able to make a banana daiquiri."
Neutral"Emths recommends Paradise Lost in the East Village as a tiki-themed spot likely offering frozen drinks, noting it operates more as a bar."
Neutral"While preferring Sunken Harbor Club's drinks slightly more, the commenter finds Paradise Lost cool, especially for its location and unique entry corridor."
Neutral"The commenter strongly recommends Paradise Lost for tiki drinks, stating a preference for it over Otto's and Sunken Harbor Club."
Positive"The commenter recommends Paradise Lost for tiki drinks."
Positive"Agrees that high prices like at Paradise Lost are common in NYC, providing context that a burger and fries often cost $20 before tax and tip at many sit-down restaurants."
Neutral"Considers the $10 price for Spam Musubi at Paradise Lost to be "criminal", noting that they make them at home easily in a few minutes."
Negative"Defends Paradise Lost's prices, stating that a $25 Mai Tai is worth it for the quality and atmosphere compared to cheaper, mediocre alternatives, considering it normal for top NYC bars."
Positive"Finds the $10 price for Spam Musubi at Paradise Lost 'off' given its humble origins, comparing it to paying $15 for a BEC, although they are still willing to try it."
Neutral"Highly praises Paradise Lost, saying it "slaps." Although initially put off by the high price tag, they found the ambiance dope and the drinks strong, leading to a great time for their birthday."
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