Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge

Welcome to the Awesome Retro Tiki Bar Oasis. Midwest's Most Authentic Tiki Bar. We were Tiki long before Tiki was cool. Established in 1964. Great drinks. Great service. Perfect for a staycation, date night, ladies night, something exotic, or just damn good drinks and service

Sources & updates
How this name was decided

the site's published name — stated on chicagotikibar.com

Last observed
Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTCRecent
Record last changed
Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
Observations
851
Sources read
27 of 27

Legal Entities & Relationships

HALA KAHIKI CORPLicensed operator of 1 of its locations
ilccportal.illinois.gov

Federal Awards

Award collection evidence

USAspending loans, grants and direct payments since FY2008. Contracts and subawards excluded. Reported loan value, subsidy, award amount and outlays are distinct; no original principal, forgiveness or current debt is inferred.

  • HALA KAHIKI CORP. Recipient · RIVER GROVE, IL
    Address
    2834 RIVER RD · RIVER GROVE, IL, 60171 · USA
    Business types
    category business, small business
    Recipient ID
    d24a16ba-13f9-a6c1-920d-0bd3c3a5c534-R
    Recipient level
    R
    View recipient record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/d24a16ba-13f9-a6c1-920d-0bd3c3a5c534-R/ → self-named as HALA KAHIKI CORP on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    HALA KAHIKI CORP, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending-recipient:6f40f5e9162051e36b42fe3f
    All published fields
    Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP.
    Address
    City
    RIVER GROVE
    State
    IL
    Country
    USA
    Postal Code
    60171
    Address Line1
    2834 RIVER RD
    Address Line2
    2834 RIVER RD
    Recipient ID
    d24a16ba-13f9-a6c1-920d-0bd3c3a5c534-R
    Business Types
    category_business, small_business
    Recipient Level
    R
  • HALA KAHIKI CORP. Guaranteed/insured loan$106,855.14 loan value
    Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Award ID
    5039388402
    Assistance listing
    59.073
    Searched name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Reported loan value (USD)
    $106,855.14
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    $110,808.78

    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

    View federal award
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/search/spending_by_award/ → self-named as HALA KAHIKI CORP on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/d24a16ba-13f9-a6c1-920d-0bd3c3a5c534-R/ → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    HALA KAHIKI CORP, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending:5ffbaae7b4d73ec862c8b3e7
    All published fields
    Group
    loans
    Award ID
    5039388402
    Award Type
    GUARANTEED/INSURED LOAN (F)
    Description
    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
    Recipient ID
    d24a16ba-13f9-a6c1-920d-0bd3c3a5c534-R
    Recipient Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP.
    Awarding Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Generated award ID
    ASST_NON_5039388402_073
    Queried Legal Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Sub Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Reported loan value (USD)
    106,855.14
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    110,808.78
    Assistance listing
    59.073
  • HALA KAHIKI CORP Recipient · RIVER GROVE, IL
    Address
    2834 RIVER RD · RIVER GROVE, IL, 60171 · USA
    Business types
    category business, small business
    Recipient ID
    e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R
    Recipient level
    R
    View recipient record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R/ → self-named as HALA KAHIKI CORP on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    HALA KAHIKI CORP, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending-recipient:66197dbb960eb968c21e0418
    All published fields
    Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Address
    City
    RIVER GROVE
    State
    IL
    Country
    USA
    Postal Code
    60171
    Address Line1
    2834 RIVER RD
    Address Line2
    2834 RIVER RD
    Recipient ID
    e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R
    Business Types
    category_business, small_business
    Recipient Level
    R
  • HALA KAHIKI CORP Direct payment for specified use$242,319.06 award
    Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Award ID
    8974259007
    Assistance listing
    59.078
    Searched name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Reported award amount (USD)
    $242,319.06
    Reported total outlays (USD)
    $242,319.06

    RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND

    View federal award
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/search/spending_by_award/ → self-named as HALA KAHIKI CORP on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R/ → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    HALA KAHIKI CORP, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending:48f70d4f360cc917a60ff474
    All published fields
    Group
    direct_payments
    Award ID
    8974259007
    Award Type
    DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)
    Description
    RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
    Recipient ID
    e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R
    Recipient Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Generated award ID
    ASST_NON_8974259007_073
    Queried Legal Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Sub Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Reported award amount (USD)
    242,319.06
    Assistance listing
    59.078
    Reported total outlays (USD)
    242,319.06
  • HALA KAHIKI CORP Direct loan$500,000 loan value
    Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Award ID
    9039228507
    Assistance listing
    59.008
    Searched name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Reported loan value (USD)
    $500,000
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    $47,920

    TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

    View federal award
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/search/spending_by_award/ → self-named as HALA KAHIKI CORP on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R/ → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    HALA KAHIKI CORP, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending:2a4d7bb7a70e3aa073ecb059
    All published fields
    Group
    loans
    Award ID
    9039228507
    Award Type
    DIRECT LOAN (E)
    Description
    TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS
    Recipient ID
    e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R
    Recipient Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Generated award ID
    ASST_NON_9039228507_073
    Queried Legal Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Sub Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Reported loan value (USD)
    500,000
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    47,920
    Assistance listing
    59.008
  • HALA KAHIKI CORP Guaranteed/insured loan$77,668.80 loan value
    Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Award ID
    9264967201
    Assistance listing
    59.073
    Searched name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Reported loan value (USD)
    $77,668.80
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    $79,004.70

    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

    View federal award
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/search/spending_by_award/ → self-named as HALA KAHIKI CORP on https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1 → https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R/ → https://ilccportal.illinois.gov/s/sfsites/aura?r=1&aura.ApexAction.execute=1
    About
    HALA KAHIKI CORP, the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending:a662af68b869a0588333a8e5
    All published fields
    Group
    loans
    Award ID
    9264967201
    Award Type
    GUARANTEED/INSURED LOAN (F)
    Description
    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
    Recipient ID
    e2e1d649-25b6-1083-1c88-e90eaeb3abc7-R
    Recipient Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Generated award ID
    ASST_NON_9264967201_073
    Queried Legal Name
    HALA KAHIKI CORP
    Awarding Sub Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Reported loan value (USD)
    77,668.8
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    79,004.7
    Assistance listing
    59.073
Relationship evidence

Identity revision 1, last changed

  • a declared affiliated site is a relationship the publisher states, not common ownership
  • a declared provider account (gift cards, hiring, ordering) is a service relationship, not an affiliation
  • a register party at the business's premises is a candidate operator until the Place and legal resolvers bind it
  • a licensed operator of the business's premises operates those locations; it is not thereby the brand's owner
  • an employer a job board names on the openings posts them; it is not thereby the owner or the operator
  • an app's store seller or developer publishes the app; neither is thereby the restaurant's owner
  • a menu that names a producer names it; it is not a supply contract, a volume or an exclusivity
  • a mail or DMARC service domain in DNS is a technical service relationship, not an affiliation
  • a group the site says it is part of is a public affiliation; the equity chain and buying rights are separate questions
  • an organization that posts the openings, sells the app or holds a program account shares services with the business; that is not affiliation or ownership
  • Published nameHala Kahiki Tropical Lounge
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Observed via
    http://chicagotikibar.com/contact-us → http://chicagotikibar.com/menu → http://chicagotikibar.com/other-tiki-info/newsletter-signup → the title segment two or more distinct page titles share
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Read from
    http://chicagotikibar.com
  • Published descriptionWelcome to the Awesome Retro Tiki Bar Oasis. Midwest's Most Authentic Tiki Bar. We were Tiki long before Tiki was cool. Established in 1964. Great drinks. Great service. Perfect for a staycation, date night, ladies night, something exotic, or just damn good drinks and service
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://chicagotikibar.com/
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://chicagotikibar.com
  • Declared languageen-US
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://chicagotikibar.com/
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://chicagotikibar.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://chicagotikibar.com/
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://chicagotikibar.com
  • Site iconSite icon
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:39 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://chicagotikibar.com/
    Read from
    https://chicagotikibar.com

Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge Employees & Ownership

The latest people collection is incomplete. Previously confirmed people remain available with their original dates.

JAMES OPPEDISANOPRESIDENTper the register

Roles

  • Emailjames@chicagotikibar.comManagement · in the page's links or structured data
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:38 AM UTC
    Observed via
    http://chicagotikibar.com/contact-us/ → https://chicagotikibar.com/contact-us/
Stated by 2 sources
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 6:38 AM UTC

Job Postings

Nothing observed in this category.

Contact Information

Phones

(708) 456-3222

(708) 456-3222

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
Observed via
https://chicagotikibar.com → printed in page text, not marked up
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
Emails

info@chicagotikibar.com

info@chicagotikibar.com

Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
Observed via
https://chicagotikibar.com → role address by local-part convention (RFC 2142)
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC

Locations

Where is Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge located?

1 known location

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  • River Grove2834 River Road, IL, 60171, US
Location evidence

The latest location collection is incomplete.

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Restaurant details

What cuisine does Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge serve?

Cuisine: Bar.

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Menu & Online Ordering

Menu at Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge

What is on Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge's menu?

120 menu items, including 13th Floor (To-Go), 1944 Mai Tai (To-Go) and Party Package Add-On.

How can I order online from Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge?

Order online through Toast.

What are Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge's online ordering prices?

Online ordering prices: House Made Allspice (pimento) Dram ((16oz)): USD 27.75 on Toast; House Made Banana Spiced Rum ((16oz)): USD 32.00 on Toast.

Menu & price evidenceSources
  • Channel prices at Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge, 2834 River Road

    Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge, 2834 River Road · the accepted location carrying the most storefront identities (7), with 1 of 15 platform menus read

    Toast: 120 items (30 priced)

    • Toastmenu read · 1/1 locations
    • Grubhubsearch incomplete · 0/1 locations
    • Uber Eatssearch incomplete · 0/1 locations
    • DoorDashnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • ChowNownot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Olonot declared · 0/1 locations
    • SkyTabnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Clovernot declared · 0/1 locations
    • DoorDash Storefront (order.online)not declared · 0/1 locations
    • SpotHopperlinked · 1/1 locations
    • ezCaternot declared · 0/1 locations
    • OpenTablenot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Resynot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Tocklinked · 1/1 locations
    • SevenRoomsnot declared · 0/1 locations

    One representative location per record: the accepted location carrying the most channel menus. Channel menus come from each provider's own store object for that store; prices are as each channel lists them, in the channel's currency; comparisons are projected from the resolved catalog -- one row per dish, portion-aware identity, prices kept as scoped offers -- and a pair the policy refuses is counted and explained rather than dropped.

    Derived from observations · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    channel menus read for this location: toast
    Interpreted by rule
    channel-pricing/1
    Evidence ID
    channel-pricing:1d00afa323671649c6b21156

Resolved for Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge. 120 dishes across 1 surface; the first 12 are shown here.

No baseline is claimed — no publisher menu was read for this location, so no baseline is claimed; the prices below are shown per surface and not compared.

Larger Quantity Drink Packages

Party Package Add-OnWith this you receive two (2) of our Hala Kahiki Mai Tai glasses, and 2 of each of the following: Leis, Coasters, Drink Pics, Drink Umbrellas.no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Larger Quantity Drink Packages

Oh My, It's All Mai Tais

1944 Mai Tai (To-Go)The one, the only, “The BEST”! Our take on the traditional tried & true favorite (Rhum Agricole, Jamaican Rum, Dry Curacao, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, House-Made Orgeat, Simple Syrup)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Oh My, It's All Mai Tais

Nothing But Zombies

1934 Zombie (To-Go)The one that is believed to have started it all. Thanks Don! (Aged Puerto Rican Rum, Navy Strength Jamaican Rum, Lime Juice, House-Made Grenadine, Grapefruit Juice, Cinnamon Syrup, Falernum, Herbsaint, Aromatic Bitters, Overproof Demerara Rum)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Nothing But Zombies
not merged with "Zombie (To-Go)": name_plain_against_modified
not merged with "Zombie (To-Go)": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Zombie (To-Go)": two_rows_one_menu
1950 Zombie (To-Go)Once there was one, but we needed more. (Double Aged Silver Puerto Rican Rum, Aged Puerto Rican Rum, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Passion Fruit Juice, Aromatic Bitters, and Overproof Demerara Rum)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Nothing But Zombies
not merged with "Zombie (To-Go)": name_plain_against_modified
not merged with "Zombie (To-Go)": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Zombie (To-Go)": two_rows_one_menu

Hala Kahiki Originals

Barrel O'Bananas (Frozen) (To-Go)Just like those monkeys in a barrel, you may not be able to stop at just one. (Spiced Rum, Overproof Dark Rum, Lemon Juice, Banana Cane Syrup, Mai Chai Tea, House-Made Cinnamon Syrup, House-Made Allspice Dram, Fresh Banana, Bitters)Toast$18.00
Hala Kahiki Originals

Traditional Tiki

Bahama Mama (To-Go)Try this when you’re not sure how you feel, except that you know you would like to feel better. (Pot Still Rum, Coconut Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, House-Made Grenadine)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Traditional Tiki

Something Classic, with a Twist

Chocolate Banana Rum Old Fashioned (To-Go)It’s exactly what you want it to be. (Demerara Aged Rum, Banana Liqueur, Chocolate Bitters)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Something Classic, with a Twist
not merged with "Rum Old Fashioned (To-Go)": name_shortened
not merged with "Rum Old Fashioned (To-Go)": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Rum Old Fashioned (To-Go)": two_rows_one_menu

Jungle Birds of a Feather

The Chicago Bird (AKA the Pigeon) (To-Go)You dirty bird… (Dark Rum, Malort, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grapefruit Juice)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Jungle Birds of a Feather

Drinks From Our Old Menus

13th Floor (To-Go)In appreciation for our ghoulish friends down the street. (Scotch, Drambuie, Honey Syrup, Bitter Grapefruit Liqueur, Orange Juice, and Bitters with a bit of Smoke)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Drinks From Our Old Menus
Banshee (To-Go)no price observed on any surface
Toast not listed on this surface
Drinks From Our Old Menus

Bottle Shop

House Made Allspice (pimento) Dram(16oz)Toast$27.75
Bottle Shop
House Made Banana Spiced Rum(16oz)Toast$32.00
Bottle Shop

Website & Digital Technology

What powers Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge's website?

Appears to use WordPress with PHP and MySQL.

Who manages Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge's domain and DNS?

chicagotikibar.com was first registered on June 20, 2013. Its registrar is Tucows Domains Inc..

What web infrastructure does Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge use?

Protocols: TLS 1.3 and HTTP/2.

How is Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge's website secured?

HTTPS certificate: Let's Encrypt, expires December 7, 2026.

Does Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge use DNSSEC?

DNSSEC was not enabled when observed.

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Apps, Loyalty & Guest Technology

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App store details: Nothing observed in this category.

Publisher files

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Feeds

  • RSS feed https://chicagotikibar.com/comments/feed/ · 0 items in feed
    Open feed
    Published by the company
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    https://chicagotikibar.com/comments/feed/
    Read from
    https://chicagotikibar.com
    All published fields
    Items in feed
    0
    Format
    rss
  • RSS feed https://chicagotikibar.com/feed/ · 0 items in feed
    Open feed
    Published by the company
    Observed via
    https://chicagotikibar.com/feed/
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    https://chicagotikibar.com
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    Items in feed
    0
    Format
    rss

GitHub

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