Catch some Hawaiian vibes and a pig-themed cocktail at Fort Lauderdale’s newest tiki bar hotspot, Hula Kai

A new tiki hotspot in Fort Lauderdale promises plenty of escape on the menu. From concocted cocktails to delish dishes, at Hula Kai, a trip to Hawaii feels much closer. When times get tough, there s almost nothing better than the escape you find inside a themed tiki bar. Hula Kai, which just opened on 17th Street, brings a new take. Sometimes you need a vacation. Other times you just need dinner somewhere that feels like one. Guest: I love it. I feel like I was transported over to Hawaii. Welcome to Hula Kai, Fort Lauderdale s newest tiki restaurant and bar. James Flanigan: A contemporary take on a tiki bar, although it still harkens back to all of the old tiki culture. Where getting away starts with simply getting a table. James Flanigan: We made it a point to create different spaces inside one restaurant, so outside it s garden-style, inside you get the full immersion, go to the rooftop you have a very Palm Springs vibe and view of the Fort Lauderdale skyline