I have no shame -- I absolutely adored this place.
Tiki bars are tough to pull off. They need to be over the top and cheesy, but they've still gotta have delicious and creative food and fun drinks that are strong and not syrupy.
I've never seen a tiki bar executed as well as The Shameful Tiki Room.
+ First, the interior is perfect. It's dark and decorated to the max. I swear you'll forget where you are. The day we popped in it was a cold and snowy April day, but all that melted away from my memory as soon as I stepped inside this place.
+ The drinks are DEE-licious. If you like 'em on the sweeter side, you'll be happy. If you like 'em a bit stronger, you'll be happy too. We only had time for one round, and I was so bummed that I couldn't just sit there all day and drink.
+ The menu is small but super creative. We only tried the sweet potato fries and the fried pineapple rings, but they were both huge hits. The fries were perfect and the dipping sauce was addictive. And those fried pineapple rings -- I'm still dreaming about them! They were like donuts with pineapple inside! Bonus: the batter is rice and corn flour, so they're gf!
+The staff is awesome! Everyone was genuinely friendly and helpful -- like chatting with old friends.
I cannot wait for my next trip to Toronto so I can spend more time at The Shameful Tiki Room!