You're going to leave smelling like smoke, amazed that puffer fish could make such interesting light fixtures, and wondering who in their right mind would film half the videos (or star in them for that matter) that are rotated on the television screens behind the bar.
And wanting more of the delicious, strong drinks they serve.
Frankie's Tiki room is an escape for me. It's tiny, serves NO food, and every inch of the place is super Hawaiian/Poly themed. It's a far step from the strip's screaming neon and is a shadowy corner of this culture not far at all from the 15.
They offer strong, flavorful drinks with skull ratings to inform you of the strength of the alcohol content, although I have had a few 2-3 star drinks that have knocked me on my butt. Their signature drinks come in collectable mugs that they sell for about 20 bucks apiece with the drink included. (I have seven at this point.)
The retro/insane videos shown in the background always make me crack up. Girls in bikinis on pogo sticks? Vintage car commercial ads? Killer Tiki Gods!
They also have movie nights late... Thursday? night. Last time I stuck around for movie night, (which includes free popcorn), they showed Sin City. Good times.