Mai-Kai | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Filet Mignon, Lobster Cantonese, Pineapple Chicken, Rack of Lamb, Roast Duck, Sweet & Sour Pork, Ribeye Steak, BBQ Pork Tenderloin, Baby Back Ribs

In 1956, the four-room Mai-Kai, with its small bar and remarkable thatched roof, stood alone on the outskirts of Fort Lauderdale, drawing guests from near and far. Now, this paradise boasts eight Polynesian style dining rooms, the enchanting Molokai Lounge (created as a turn-of-the-century seaport saloon), an exotic Gift Shop, banquet facilities and a stunning tropical garden.
Each dining area, named after a different part of Polynesia, is designed to reflect the islands' unique culture and natural beauty. A new Islander Revue floor show, directed, choreographed and costumed by the vivacious Tahitian Mireille Thornton debuts every January. The essence of Polynesia comes alive in songs and dances recreating interpretations of South Pacific village life.

Mai-Kai means "the finest" in Tahitian, and the tantalizing dishes, some indirectly smoked at 600 degrees in special Chinese ovens, are indescribable. A fusion of American, Cantonese, Pacific Rim, and Chinese cuisines has been a magnet for locals, tourists and such luminaries as Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon for more than fifty years. With all the glamour, intoxicating drinks, award-winning Asian specialties and of course the gorgeous dancers and waitstaff, as well as the legendary hospitality of long-time Maitre d' Angel Vega, every night at Mai-Kai is New Year's Eve. Come and party like it's 1956!