Historic Mai-Kai Restaurant Reopens After $20M Renovation

The iconic Oakland Park tiki destination returns with a revamped interior, updated menu, and Polynesian dinner show after a four-year closure.

The Mai-Kai restaurant in Oakland Park, Florida, reopened on November 22, 2024, following a four-year closure caused by severe water damage in 2020.
A $20 million renovation included a redesigned interior and exterior, a new stage for Polynesian dinner shows, and updated dining and cocktail menus.
The historic Molokai Bar was rebuilt while retaining original elements salvaged from the 1962 film 'Mutiny on the Bounty.'
The property now features modernized kitchens, a new patio bar, a 220-space parking lot, and a refurbished gift shop with Polynesian decor.
Originally opened in 1956, the Mai-Kai is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is celebrated as a world-renowned tiki bar and cultural landmark.