Tiki Thai - Crystal City
Crystal City, Arlington
Restaurant in Arlington, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Tiki Thai - Crystal City is a good pick for casual Thai food, tiki cocktails, low-commitment group plans in Arlington’s Water Park. Go for lunch, happy hour, or Tuesday jazz; skip it for private dining, formal celebrations, or any meal where a guaranteed seated setup matters.
About Tiki Thai - Crystal City
For Arlington diners who want Thai food with tiki cocktails, Tiki Thai - Crystal City is a casual option. The basics are direct: Thai cuisine, tiki cocktails, casual dress, an estimated price of $25 per person.
The restaurant is listed as open Monday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:45 PM. Daily happy hour runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Jazz Night is listed every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Thai food, tiki cocktails, a casual Arlington setting
The venue’s identity is Thai food and tiki cocktails. Owner and chef Porntipa Pattanamekar is the named culinary lead, giving the restaurant a clear connection between its food and its operator. Beyond that, the safest way to frame the experience is simple: a casual Arlington stop for Thai dishes and tiki-style drinks.
At about $25 per person, Tiki Thai - Crystal City sits in an approachable casual-meal range. If cocktails are part of the plan, daily happy hour from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM gives diners a clear timing cue.
The available venue details do not verify a private dining program, a tasting menu, a seat count, or a formal service format. Plan around the confirmed information instead: casual dress, Thai food, tiki cocktails, daily hours, happy hour, Tuesday Jazz Night.
Go for casual meetups, happy hour, Tuesday jazz
For a low-pressure occasion, Tiki Thai - Crystal City can fit a friend meetup, casual date, or after-work drink in Arlington. Tuesday Jazz Night from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM gives the venue a more specific reason to visit, while daily happy hour from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM is the clearest window for drinks-focused plans.
Dress casual and plan around the listed hours. The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:45 PM, with happy hour daily from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Jazz Night every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- 244 19th Ct S Suites 10&15, Arlington, VA 22202, United States
- Website
- tikithai.com
Venue details
Ambiance
A tropical, exotically decorated tiki-and-Thai setting designed to transport guests into a Polynesian-inspired oasis, with a lively bar-oriented feel and a casual pop-up/event energy.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
244 19th Ct S Suites 10&15, Arlington, VA 22202, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tiki Thai - Crystal City?
Go in expecting a casual Thai-and-tiki-cocktail spot in Arlington. The price point is about $25 per person, the restaurant is listed as open Monday–Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:45 PM.
What should I wear to Tiki Thai - Crystal City?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Tiki Thai - Crystal City is casual, matching its Thai food and tiki cocktail focus in Arlington.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tiki Thai - Crystal City?
The confirmed details point instead to Thai food, tiki cocktails, an estimated price of about $25 per person.
Is Tiki Thai - Crystal City good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-pressure occasion such as a casual meetup or drinks-focused outing. Daily happy hour from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday Jazz Night from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM are the clearest timing hooks.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tiki Thai - Crystal City?
Plan around the confirmed hours, daily happy hour, or Tuesday Jazz Night if drinks or music are part of the appeal.
