Psychedelic tiki bar w/ plant-filled, immersive vibe. Known for potent, unique tiki cocktails & kitschy decor.
Step into a psychedelic, plant-filled tiki paradise in the East Village. Paradise Lost offers an immersive escape with its unique ambiance, featuring a long, atmospheric hallway and Rainforest Cafe-inspired decor. It's a spot renowned for its creative and potent tiki cocktails, served in memorable vessels, providing a delightful and kitschy experience.
Paradise Lost is primarily known as a tiki bar with a strong emphasis on cocktails, many of which receive high praise for their creativity and potency. While some dishes like the Spam Musubi are noted positively, others like dumplings and chicken tenders are described as just okay and pricey. There's a consensus that the food doesn't quite match the elevated experience of the drinks.
"The Spam Musubi is frequently mentioned as a must-try dish. The cocktails, in general, receive high marks, with specific mentions of the piña colada, 'Strange Monster,' 'Greenfuz' mocktail, and 'Beel'z Road Soda' being standout options."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Paradise Lost, often praising its unique tiki atmosphere and creative cocktails. Some find the food offerings to be just okay and point out high prices for certain items.
Important Note
The prices for certain food items, such as Spam Musubi and cocktails, are noted as being on the higher side by some customers. While the drinks are generally praised, some find the food to be just okay and not fully justifying the cost.
"The Paradise Lost bar on 2nd Ave is suggested for its Hawaii theme, complete with fake hurricane noises and elaborate drinking glasses."
Neutral"Paradise Lost is mentioned as a place for scorpion bowls."
Positive"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."
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