Hula Kai Tiki Bar is targeting a September 26 debut on SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale, according to the operator's Instagram. The concept occupies roughly 5,000 square feet across multiple levels, with a mezzanine dining floor and a dedicated rooftop component positioned above the street.
The rooftop area carries the name Ohana Rooftop Lounge, per the Instagram post. The announced program includes signature tropical cocktails and island-inspired food — no specific menu items or price points have been disclosed at this stage.
The format — a multi-level tiki concept with a distinct indoor mezzanine and an open-air rooftop — is the operational shape the operator has outlined on social media. Whether the two floors operate on separate hours or as a single unified service has not been addressed in the announcement.
The operator has not been publicly identified in the post, and no prior-tenant information, lease terms, or construction timeline has been released alongside the social-media announcement. SE 17th Street is an active hospitality corridor in Fort Lauderdale, though the opening details available remain limited to what the operator has shared on Instagram.
If the September 26 date holds, Hula Kai will begin service in late September. Whether the launch opens with a soft period or goes directly to full operation has not been specified. Further details on the operator, menu, and bookings are expected as the date approaches.
