Place Category: Happy Hours, Hawaiian, Outside Dining, Private Dining, and Seafood
Since its opening in 1973 overlooking the San Francisco Bay and Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic’s has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Created by restaurant visionary Vic “The Trader” Bergeron, the tropical interior, exotic cocktails, and international menu have become world-famous with locations across the globe.
Trader Vic's Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSoups & Salads
Bongo Bongo 14.00
Seasoned bisque of oyster & fresh spinach Finished with bruleèd creamWon Ton Soup 13.00
Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy, fragrant chicken brothChinatown Chicken Salad 18.00
Roasted chicken, Napa cabbage, Sesame-soy vinaigrette, wonton crispsCaesar Salad 13.00
Rustic garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese
Add Chicken for +6.00
Add Shrimp or Salmon for +8.00Trader Vic' S Salad 13.00
Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke & endive. Our famous Javanese dressing
Add Chicken for +6.00
Add Shrimp or Salmon for +8.00Chickpea Flatbread 14.00
Chickpea cake with cucumber raita, Fresh parsley saladTidbits & Pupus
Cosmo Tidbits 28.00
Trader Vic's original pupu platter. A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, Crab Rangoon & BBQ ribs for twoBBQ Spare Ribs 22.00
Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze Slow smoked in our Chinese wood-fired ovensBeef Cho Cho 14.00
Marinated beef skewers, soy-sake glaze Finished at the table over a flaming hibachiCrab Rangoon 14.00
Spiced crab cream cheese filled wontonsCheese Rings 12.00
Panko crusted & filled with smoked ham, Gruyère & Emmental cheeseChar Siu Pork 11.00
Traditional marinade, slow cooked in our signature ovensFragrant Chicken Wings 14.00
Boneless chicken wings braised in brandy & spices. Fried crisp with 5 spice saltAloha Bowls
Served with Sushi RiceTuna Poke Bowl 21.00
Tuna & avocado in our signature dressing. Greens with daikon, mango & edamame5 Spice Duck Bowl 18.00
Greens with hoisin, bok choy, Shiitake, cilantro, brown eggTofu Bowl 16.00
Extra firm tofu tossed in our signature poke sauce with mango, Wakame salad, avocado, daikon, cilantroGreen Curry Bowl 17.00
Spicy Green curry sauce with prawns, mushroom, Eggplant finished with cilantro, Scallions & brown eggSandwiches
Choice of Spiced Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Trader Vic's SaladSeñor Pico Shrimp Tacos 18.00
Spiced shrimp, fresh avocado, chipotle cream, Cabbage, soft corn tortillaTrader Vic' S Burger 17.00
House ground patty, aged cheddar cheese, classic toppings, Vic' s secret sauce. Order "Island Style" with a Pineapple Slice & Fried Egg for 2 moreKalua Pork Press 16.00
Slow cooked Kalua pork topped with black forest ham, Pickles, onions, Emmental cheese, Spicy mustardBLTC 18.00
Katsu style chicken breast, House made pickled jalapeño mayonnaise, Brioche bun, salted tomato, peppered bacon, iceberg lettuceMains
Honolulu Salmon 28.00
House mustard BBQ glaze, Lemon charred bok choy & coriander vinaigretteFish & Chips 21.00
Fresh local cod, crunchy batter, fries, Katsu slaw, Vic's tartar sauce"All-In" Fried Rice 22.00
Wok'd chicken, shrimp, char siu pork, Vegetables, scrambled egg, scallionsChicken Chow Mein 20.00
Chicken, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, bean sprouts, Shanghai style soft noodlesTrader Vic's Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSoups & Salads
Light & refreshing or warm & comforting there's something to satisfy every moodWonton Soup 13.00
Shrimp & pork dumplings, bok choy. Fragrant chicken brothBongo Bongo Soup 14.00
Seasoned bisque of oyster & fresh spinach. Finished with bruleed creamKah Lew Salad 14.00
Crunchy kale, spiced ranch dressing, radishes, chickpeas, Parmesan cheeseKapiki Pepe Salad 14.00
Shaved brussels sprouts, radicchio, mandarin orange, Hazelnuts finished in lemon vinaigretteTrader Vic' S Salad 13.00
Mixed greens, heart of palm, artichoke & endive. Our famous Javanese dressing
Add Chicken for +6.00
Add Grilled Shrimp or Salmon for +8.00Starters
To ease those hungry souls before the main arrivalVic' S Original Tuna Poke 15.00
Yellowfin tuna, avocado, crispy taro chips, Our signature dressingKalbi Short Rib 21.00
Korean marinade, pickled vegetables, Fresh herbs, lettuce cupsKa Popo 21.00
Lump crab cakes pan fried, yuzu mayonnaise, Wasabi drizzle, rocket saladMaui Waui Shrimp 16.00
Coconut breaded shrimp, katsu slaw, Chili lime aioliChickpea Flatbread 14.00
Chickpea cake with cucumber raita, Fresh parsley saladTahini Chicken Kofta 15.00
Ground chicken skewers, tahini tempura, Coriander chutneyTidbits & Pupus
Bits and bites meant to be sharedCosmo Tidbits 28.00
Trader Vic's original pupu platter. A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, Crab Rangoon & BBQ ribs for twoBeef Cho Cho 14.00
Marinated beef skewers, soy sake glaze. Finished at the table over a flaming hibachiCrispy Prawns 19.00
Marinated & breaded in Japanese bread crumbsCrab Rangoon 14.00
Spiced crab cream cheese filled wontonsChar Siu Pork 11.00
Traditional marinade, slow cooked in our signature ovensCheese Bings 12.00
Panko crusted & filled with smoked ham, Gruyère & Emmental cheeseBBQ Spare Ribs 22.00
Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze. Slow smoked in our Chinese wood-fired ovensFragrant Chicken Wings 14.00
Boneless chicken wings braised in brandy & spices. Fried crisp with 5 spice saltTrader Vic's Favorites
After sailing the seven seas we present to you a selection of classic & newly inspired dishes"All-In" Fried Rice 22.00
Stir-fried chicken, char siu pork, shrimp, scrambled egg, Green onion & soy sauceBeef & Reef 32.00
Wok'd beef tenderloin, prawns, garlic soy gastrique, Pepper, scallions, red onion, greens, jasmine rice5 Spice Half Duck 31.00
Slow cooked & shredded in its own fat with 5 spice salt, Moo shoo pancakes, plum sauce, cucumber, scallionsSeafood Parrillada 31.00
Grilled salmon, Chilean sea bass, scallop, prawn, Saffron butter sauce, garlic spinachShrimp Pad Thai 27.00
House made sauce with rice noodles, bean sprouts, coriander, Pickled carrots, fresno chilis, peanutsBeef & Taro 26.00
Stir fried beef, crispy taro cubes, snap peas, soy ginger glazeVic's Veggies 21.00
Coconut polenta, grilled mushroom & eggplant with coriander chutneySignature Curries
Enjoy one of our signature curries accompanied with a unique "flavor" enhancer condiment dish. We offer two distinct styles of curry to satisfy any preference! Choice of:Calcutta Curry
A savory blend of spices & vegetables Slowly simmered with a touch of apple, served with a soft boiled egg
Chicken 25.00
Prawns 29.00
Seasonal Vegetables 20.00Green Thai Curry
A vibrant floral curry with lime leaf & basil notes, Baby eggplant & coconut milk
Chicken 25.00
Prawns 29.00
Seasonal Vegetables 20.00From the Wood Fired Oven
Our ovens are custom made and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) Meats, fowl and seafood are suspended from hooks and slowly cooked over a hardwood fire, producing a unique and original flavorPork Chop 29.00
Bone-in & dipped in soy, Braised chard, Maui onion marmaladeBBQ Prawns 28.00
BBQ glazed prawns over coconut polenta, Spiced tomato chutney, fresh cilantroSumac Chicken 27.00
Marinated French breast, freekeh salad, Carrot & parsnip puree, cilantroIndonesian Rack of Lamb 45.00
Marinated New Zealand lamb, BBQ pineapple, Singapore noodles & mango chutneyHonolulu Salmon 28.00
Cooked with our house BBQ glaze, Lemon charred bok choy & coriander vinaigretteCreek Stone Farms Wood-Fired Beef
Our beef is dipped in garlic, ginger & soy served with garlic dutchess potato, grilled king trumpet mushroom & Hong Kong steak sauce
Filet 8 oz 48.00
Rib Eye 14 oz 51.00
Strip 12 oz 46.00Sides 8
Cider Braised Brussel Sprouts
Sweet & Sour Chinese Eggplant
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Garlic Dutchess Potatoes
King Trumpet Mushrooms, Garlic & Coconut Amino
Trader Vic's Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeTues 4pm - Close. Wed thru Fri 4pm - 6pm
Pupu Platter
Build Your Own Pupu Platter! 11.00
Choose Three: Crab Rangoon, Char Siu Pork Cheese Bings, Chicken Wings, BBQ RibletsSmall Plates 9
Tempura Bay Calamari
Crisp fried calamari, wasabi aioli & lemonChickpea Flatbread
Crisp chickpea cake, Tangy & fresh parsley saladKalua Pork Sliders
Tangy BBQ dressing, katsu slaw, Hawaiian sweet breadFeatured Cocktails 9
Mango Tai
Even more tropical... with mangoPassion Tai
Put a little passion in your lifeGuava Tai
Light & gold rums with guavaPinky Gonzalez
A Tropical Tai with tequilaZombie
A tiki original...the Trader's wayBahia
The Trader's piña coladaDraft Beer 6
Trumer Pils, 4.9% Trumer Brewery, Berkeley, CA
Island Haze IPA, 6.1% Alameda Island Brewing CO, Alameda, CAWine Selection 7
House Sparkling
House Rosé
House White
House RedTrader Vic's Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeDesserts
Banana Fritters 9.00
Tempura fried, Malacca sauce, sweet creamKona Crème Brulée 9.00
Coffee flavored egg custard with sugar crustPineapple Right Side Up Cake 11.00
Tea infused cake, smoked pineapple compote, caramel sauce, Maraschino cherry drizzleHaupia Cream Pie 11.00
Coconut mousse, phyllo bowl, sweet cream, macadamia brittleLiliko'i Cloud 12.00
Passion curd layered in between crisp meringue & sweet cream, Fresh raspberry & powdered sugarSpiced Chocolate Lava Cake 13.00
Dark chocolate cake with a spiced lava center cooled by rum spiked ice creamRum Ice Cream with Praline Sauce 8.00