The SOS Tiki Bar

This tiki bar is located in a booming entertainment/shopping district. There is some grossly overpriced commercial lots nearby and metered street parking available as well. I opted to go with the street parking, which was free after 6 or 7PM which was an extra bonus. The bar is small and has very minimal seating. There is seating at the bar, a small amount of tables inside and a few tables in the narrow alleyway outside of the bar. Be prepared to wait to be seated, especially on weekends. You have to be put on a list for all seating, including bar seating. I waited an hour before I got in. They do allow you to go in while you are waiting and go to the bar and get drinks while you are on the waitlist. The bar is dimly lit and has all types of music playing such as classic R&B, hip hop and island music.When you are put on the waitlist, they take your cell phone number and send you a text when your table is ready. They say that there is a 2-hour time limit once you are in, but I do not think they enforce that too tightly as there were a few people that were there well past that time. The bar offers your favorite tropical adult beverages including Mai Tai, Run Punch, Hurricane, Zombie, and frozen Pain Killer, which was my favorite. They have a fun drinks that include a fire show as part of its presentation.The staff there is very friendly and they keep very busy. The drinks were pretty stiff and very savory. I really liked the bar's vibe and atmosphere. I highly recommend checking this low key spot out to get your tiki bar fix. Cheers!!!

We came to SOS Tiki Bar for my husband's birthday and had an absolutely amazing time. The drinks were delicious, beautiful, and full of thoughtful details. We sat at the bar, which I would definitely recommend- it was very entertaining to watch the bartenders make these complicated drinks, and the shelves themselves are full of fun decorations. My husband had the Mai Tai and another I'm based drinks; he enjoyed them both, and one even came with pyrotechnics! Once he started asking the bartender about funky tiki flavors, he was invited to try a few outstanding rums. They didn't have reservations, so we put our names on the wait list. We had to wait a long time- almost an hour- but it was worth it! There are only a handful of tables in the whole place, and you have to 90 minute time limit on your seats. All of this ensures that when you are in SOS, you have the attention of the staff, and you're not waiting forever to get your drink, even if it takes 20 steps to make! Go get your tiki on!

Great little tiki bar tucked away in downtown Decatur. We lucked up and didn't have a wait on a Friday evening. We had a rum punch drink that was a seasonal special. The bartenders were kind and attentive. Parking: street parking or public lots downtown Decatur

The service was great as was the ambiance but the cocktails were even better. Would definitely visit again.

The drinks at SOS tiki bar are just SO good. We ordered three (!) virgin pina coladas, one mai tai and one bartender's choice (a blend of coconut and pineapple, but not pina colada). There's no host, so just walk in. There's a little outdoor area and about 6 tables inside with a bar area. Service was phenomenal. Our barista made the drinks look so crafty, but they also tasted so good! The Mai Tai has flames/fire decor (?), but it was a little strong. Street parking is available near by, but there's also a parking lot across the street that's more pricey. Overall rating: 10/10

This place is a true asset to downtown Decatur! It's a fun hidden gem with both outdoor and indoor seating. Be prepared to wait as the building is quite small so there's limited seating. The bartender was very kind and made me a requested drink not on the menu. Definitely check this place out!

Great drinks, amazing drinks! Good snacks to nibble on while drinking those delicious drinks. Service is on point. They make sure they keep your drinks coming. And the atmosphere, wow, I feel like I'm on vacation, although I always wish I'm on vacation. Great spot, highly recommend it!

Cool atmosphere, decent drinks:3ervice is a 2 star at best. The hostess and bartender were rude. I'm never the one to post negative reviews but this had to be noted.

If you find yourself in Atlanta, find your way to SOS Tiki Bar. It regularly haunts the top 20 Tiki bars in the country list. SOS is a hidden gem in Decatur and is always worth the journey.The drinks have a stiff breeze of fruit and small-batch syrups to smooth the seas of the strong spirits. Their garnish game is a worthy offering to the bartending gods. It's genuinely upscale without all the flash of typical Tiki theming, but the tropical vibe is there like a subtle breeze that calls you back. Since we visited in the late 2010s, they have added a nice pupu menu that keeps your feet on deck. This time, they did have a 90-minute table limit on a Wednesday evening at outdoor seating in October, but we were not chased away since the evening chilled out.

Waited outside at 6 pm right when it opened and, yes, there was a line. We put our name in and the hostess told us, "don't go far, get an appetizer and a drink at another place. We only hold your table for 10 minutes."Two hours later, we didn't hear anything from the restaurant. We called, we went to the hostess stand, nothing. Waste of time and terrible service.