Is The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge Still Open? Update (San Diego, CA)

Current status

As of September 2026, The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge is listed open on thegrassskirt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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thegrassskirt.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, shows 2026 copyright, live posted hours, and a working reservation/ordering system, consistent with current operation.

  • Season / episode Season 16, Episode 7
  • Address 910 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Current name The Grass Skirt

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode Eat Like a Local: California (S16E7) featured The Grass Skirt, a tiki bar and speakeasy in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood. The bar serves Pacific-inspired small plates it calls pupu's alongside a rotating list of exotic cocktails, and it also hosts private events and sells gift cards. According to the business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, The Grass Skirt carries a 2026 copyright notice, a working online reservation and ordering system, and posted hours running Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until late. The site's careers section also notes the company is hiring across its venues. Google Places lists the business as operational at 910 Grand Avenue in San Diego, matching the contact details on the website. No additional independent source was checked for this record beyond the business's own site, so the operating status is treated as reported.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 16, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Eat Like a Local: California
What was featured
Tiki bar's Pacific-inspired small plates and exotic cocktails
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge is listed open on thegrassskirt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge after Food Paradise?

The episode Eat Like a Local: California (S16E7) featured The Grass Skirt, a tiki bar and speakeasy in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood. As of September 2026, The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge is listed open on thegrassskirt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge called now?

Now: The Grass Skirt (formerly The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge). As of September 2026, The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge is listed open on thegrassskirt.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge located?

910 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Grass Skirt Tiki Lounge?

Season 16, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Eat Like a Local: California”.

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Visit info

Address
910 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Venue type
bar
Official website
thegrassskirt.com

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