Trader Vic’s Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Trader Vic’s, a Hawaiian Tiki Bar located in Emeryville, CA. Known for its iconic decor and island vibe, Trader Vic’s offers a variety of pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian options. The menu features flavorful dishes like the crusted Mahi Mahi, Cuban sandwich, and All in Curry, all presented beautifully. Customers rave about the famous Mai Tais and tropical libations served. The restaurant boasts excellent service, a welcoming atmosphere, and breathtaking views of the bay and harbor. With options for private dining, outdoor seating, and catering, Trader Vic’s is perfect for groups, date nights, or special occasions. Despite some minor issues with slow service on busy nights, customers praise the delicious food, attentive staff, and overall dining experience. Trader Vic’s is a hidden gem worth exploring for a taste of paradise in the heart of California.
TIDBITS & PUPUS
Cosmo Tidbits
Trader Vics original pupu platter A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, Crab rangoon & BBQ ribs for two
BBQ Spare Ribs
Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze Slow cooked to perfection
Beef Cho Cho
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
Vics favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appitite!
Crispy Prawn
The original crispy prawn Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover
Cheese Bings
A classic tidbit from the s, made famous at the Beverly Hilton Nutmeg seasoned bechamel with Gruyere cheese & smoked ham, rolled in a crepe Finished in a crispy panko crust
Veggie Spring Rolls
(v) Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper Served with sweet chili sauce
PBC
(v) Our signature homemade peanut butter Served with sesame seed crackers
Wonton Soup
Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy Fragrant chicken broth
Curried Cauliflower Bisque
(v) Coconut milk & crispy leeks
Trader Vics Salad
Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke, endive & cherry tomato Our famous Javanese dressing
Beet Carpaccio
(v) Yellow beets, chevre, watercress, chili oil Taro haystack & honey-ginger glaze
Falafel Salad
(v) Baby gem, watermelon radish, cucumber, tomato, red onion Falafel croutons, tahini-lemon dressing
SOUPS & SALADS
STARTERS
Maui Waui Shrimp
Coconut shrimp tossed in a spicy chili aioli With katsu slaw
Tuna Poke
Yellowfin tuna served raw, avocado, taro chips, signature dressing
Vics Crispy Roll
(v) Faux tuna, nori, sushi rice, tempura, Sriracha aioli
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
Seasoned chicken skewer with soy-ginger glaze & oven-smoked pineapple
Lettuce Cups
(v) Impossible meat, ginger, garlic, soy Fresno chili, scallions & gem lettuce
Kalbi Short Rib
Korean marinade, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, lettuce cups
Island Fried Rice
(V) Our signature rice blend with Tender pieces of chicken, our famous char siu pork, pineapple Together with ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion
Beef & Reef
Marinated beef tenderloin stir fried with tiger prawns Sweet pepper, Bermuda onion & our signature sauce Accompanied by Jasmine rice
Cauliflower Curry
(v) Cashew-madras curry base, coconut milk, jasmine rice Our signature curry condiment tray
Chili Coconut Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken breast stir fried with peppers Onions, water chestnuts, finished with spicy coconut sauce
Macadamia Mahi Mahi
Macadamia crusted, kimchi potato, lobster butter sauce, garlic broccolini
Spice Half Duck
Slow cooked & shredded duck finished with its own fat & spice salt Along with moo shoo pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, scallions
Haloo Stir Fry
(V) Blend of oyster, shiitake & pickled shimeji mushrooms King mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onion, Mongolian sauce Crispy shallot & jasmine rice
Kew Pake Beef
Braised short rib, Mongolian sauce, red onion, scallions, broccolini Sesame seeds, jalapeno & jasmine rice
TRADER VIC'S FAVORITES
FROM THE WOOD FIRED OVEN
Pork Chop
Bone-in with our signature soy marinade Sauteed spinach, sweet potato mash Maui onion marmalade
Miso Salmon
Hot smoked salmon, fennel pear salad Kimchi potato, crispy leek
Indonesian Rack Of Lamb
Marinated New Zealand lamb, BBQ pineapple Singapore noodles & spiced chutney
Smoked Veal Ribs
Marinated veal ribs, smoked in the Chinese oven Finished with house BBQ sauce Sweet potato mash, sauteed garlic spinach
Jerked Half Chicken
Charred lemon, sweet potato mash, garlic broccolini
Creek Stone Farms Wood-Fired Beef
Our beef is dipped in garlic, ginger & soy Served with garlic whipped potato, crispy creamed spinach Malagasy butter
Spiced Fries
(v)
Sweet Potato Fries
(v)
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Crispy Creamed Spinach
(v)
Haloo Mushrooms
(v)
Lemon Charred Broccolini
(v)
Kimchi Whipped Potato
(v)
SIDES
SMALL PLATES
Vics Crispy Roll
(v) Faux tuna, nori, sushi rice, tempura, Sriracha aioli
Maui Waui Shrimp
Coconut shrimp tossed in a spicy chili aioli With katsu slaw
Tuna Poke
Yellowfin tuna served raw, avocado, wonton crisps, signature dressing
Beef Cho Cho
Light up the night with a flaming hibachi while you cook these tender bites in our one of a kind soy-ginger glaze
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
Seasoned chicken skewer with soy-ginger glaze & oven-smoked pineapple
Lettuce Cups
(v) Impossible meat, ginger, garlic, soy Fresno chili, scallions & gem lettuce
Island Fried Rice
(v) Our signature rice blend with Tender pieces of chicken, our famous char siu pork, pineapple Together with ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion
Trader Vics Burger
House ground Angus beef patty, aged cheddar cheese Classic toppings, Vics secret sauce
ALOHA BOWLS
Seasoned sushi rice & dressed greens with crisp carrots & daikon radish Edamame, avocado Select one of the proteins from below
Cosmo Tidbits
Trader Vics original pupu platter A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs for two
BBQ Spare Ribs
Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze Slow cooked to perfection
Beef Cho Cho
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
Vics favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appetite!
Crispy Prawn
The original crispy prawn Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover
Cheese Bings
A classic tidbit from the s, made famous at the Beverly Hilton Nutmeg seasoned bechamel with Gruyere cheese & smoked ham, rolled in a crepe Finished in a crispy panko crust
Veggie Spring Rolls
(v) Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper Served with sweet chili sauce
Wonton Soup
Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy Fragrant chicken broth
Curried Cauliflower Bisque
(v) Coconut milk & crispy leeks
Trader Vics Salad
Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke, endive & cherry tomato Our famous Javanese dressing
Beet Carpaccio
(v) Yellow beets, chevre, watercress, chili oil Taro haystack & honey-ginger glaze
Falafel Salad
(v) Baby gem, watermelon radish, cucumber, tomato, red onion Falafel croutons, tahini-lemon dressing
Cold Smoked Salmon Salad
Spinach, red onion, strawberry, soft egg, crispy shallot French vinaigrette
Tuna Poke
Yellowfin tuna served raw, avocado, wonton crisps Signature dressing
Kalbi Short Rib
Korean marinade, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, lettuce cups
Hawaiian Cubana
Traditional soft bread, shaved Kahlua pork, smoked ham House pickles, dijonaise
Trader Vics Burger
House ground Angus beef patty, aged cheddar cheese Classic toppings, Vics secret sauce Order Cho Cho or Beyond style
Short Rib Bahn Mi
Braised beef short rib, Mongolian glaze, pickled vegetables Jalapeno, coriander
Bengali Salmon Tacos
Spiced salmon belly, cabbage salad, avocado Chipotle creme, corn tortilla
Island Fried Rice
(v) Our signature rice blend with Tender pieces of chicken, our famous char siu pork, pineapple Together with ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion
Halo'o Stir Fry
(v) Blend of oyster, shiitake & pickled shimeji mushrooms King mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onion Mongolian sauce, crispy shallot & jasmine rice
Beef & Reef
Marinated beef tenderloin stir fried with tiger prawns Sweet pepper, Bermuda onion & our signature sauce Accompanied by Jasmine rice
Chili Coconut Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken breast stir fried with peppers Onions, water chestnuts, finished with spicy coconut sauce
East Bay Lemon Butter Chicken
Lightly breaded chicken breast, Meyer lemon butter sauce Fried capers, parsley, broccolini tips & pake noodles
LUNCH
SOUPS, SALADS & BOWLS
Wonton Soup
Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy Fragrant chicken broth
Curried Cauliflower Bisque
(v) Coconut milk & crispy leeks
Trader Vics Salad
Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke, endive & cherry tomato Our famous Javanese dressing
Beet Carpaccio
(v) Yellow beets, chevre, watercress, chili oil Taro haystack & honey-ginger glaze
Falafel Salad
(v) Baby gem, watermelon radish, cucumber, tomato, red onion Falafel croutons, tahini-lemon dressing
Cold Smoked Salmon Salad
Spinach, red onion, strawberry, soft egg, crispy shallot French vinaigrette
Tuna Poke
Yellowfin tuna served raw, avocado, wonton crisps Signature dressing
Kalbi Short Rib
Korean marinade, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, lettuce cups
Hawaiian Cubana
Traditional soft bread, shaved Kahlua pork, smoked ham House pickles, dijonaise
Trader Vics Burger
House ground Angus beef patty, aged cheddar cheese Classic toppings, Vics secret sauce Order Cho Cho or Beyond style
Short Rib Bahn Mi
Braised beef short rib, Mongolian glaze, pickled vegetables Jalapeno, coriander
Bengali Salmon Tacos
Spiced salmon belly, cabbage salad, avocado Chipotle creme, corn tortilla
SANDWICHES
MAINS
Island Fried Rice
(v) Our signature rice blend with Tender pieces of chicken, our famous char siu pork, pineapple Together with ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion
Halo'o Stir Fry
(v) Blend of oyster, shiitake & pickled shimeji mushrooms King mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onion Mongolian sauce, crispy shallot & jasmine rice
Beef & Reef
Marinated beef tenderloin stir fried with tiger prawns Sweet pepper, Bermuda onion & our signature sauce Accompanied by Jasmine rice
Chili Coconut Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken breast stir fried with peppers Onions, water chestnuts, finished with spicy coconut sauce
East Bay Lemon Butter Chicken
Lightly breaded chicken breast, Meyer lemon butter sauce Fried capers, parsley, broccolini tips & pake noodles