Psychedelic jungle tiki bar w/ killer cocktails & immersive vibe. Great for escaping reality.
Step into a psychedelic jungle at this East Village tiki bar, where lush greenery and immersive decor transport you to another world. While the food might be hit or miss, the cocktails are consistently praised for their creativity and strong flavors, making it a memorable destination for a night out.
The food at Paradise Lost receives mixed reviews, with some customers finding items like the Spam Musubi to be a highlight, while others consider dishes like the rum spudlets, dumplings, and chicken tenders to be merely okay and overpriced. The cocktails, however, are frequently lauded for their quality, creativity, and presentation, with specific mentions of the piña colada, Strange Monster, and Beel'z Road Soda.
"The Spam Musubi is frequently mentioned as a standout food item. Among cocktails, the piña colada, Strange Monster, and Beel'z Road Soda are highlighted as excellent choices."
Customers generally find the atmosphere and cocktails to be the main draw, with some noting that the food can be overpriced or just okay, while others praise specific dishes like the Spam Musubi.
Important Note
Some patrons feel the food items are overpriced for their quality, and cocktails can also be on the higher end of NYC pricing. One commenter noted that while the food was just okay, the drinks and ambiance made up for it.
"Recommended Paradise Lost, a tiki bar, for its large format drinks that include theatrical elements. They noted a potential limit on group sizes to eight."
Positive"This user recommended Paradise Lost."
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."
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