“It’s Mai Tai Roa Ae!”

Since 1944,Vic “The Trader” Bergeron’s eponymous restaurants have transported guests from the daily grind to a tropical paradise. Guests sip unique tropical cocktails, surrounded by Polynesian artifacts, and delight in nibbling on tidbits and pupus inspired by the exotic cuisines of the world. Come and escape with Trader Vic’s and dance the night away to the sounds of traditional island bands.

the then contemporary Continental cuisine, creating the original fusion menu decades before it would become a trend. Following his culinary curiosity along the ancient spice route, he collected recipes to bring back to Trader Vic’s, and his eclectic cuisine defined fine dining for decades.

Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition with an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. Taste The World® at Trader Vic’s.

The D Cor

A Tropical Polynesian Getaway

Cross the threshold into Trader Vic’s, and be instantly transported to the islands. Each of our restaurants is bedecked with authentic trappings collected from islands around the world. Oversized Fijian & Maori tikis stare out against a backdrop of hand-painted Tongan tapa cloth. Ancient New Guinean artifacts and life-sized outriggers ornament the ceiling. Trader Vic’s Worldwide has a full-time team of Anthropology experts who scour the globe to collect these hand-crafted pieces. Every Trader Vic’s features a unique collection of these fascinating artifacts.

TRADER VIC’S DOHA

Admire the sunset over the glittering sea as you sip cocktails on the terrace of Trader Vic’s – ‘Home of the Original Mai Tai®’ is located at the Hilton Doha hotel. Choose signature Asian-Polynesian fusion dishes from their innovative a la carte menu as you enjoy the colourful music brought to you by their vibrant four-piece live Cuban band.

• Sunday-Thursday Lounge Menu served from 4:00pm-2:00am

• Dinner served from 7:00pm-12:30am

• Friday Brunch from 12:30pm-4:00pm

• Friday and Saturday Lounge Menu served from 12:30pm-2:00am

MONDAY MUSSELS NIGHT

Your new favourite delicacy is served at Trader Vic’s every Monday at the choice of 3 sauces: Classique a la Mariniere, Fiery Red Chili Tomato and Steamed Thai Style per pot along with steak fries, crust bread, dip and one selected beverage. Mondays have never been tastier.

THE ORIGINAL MAI TAI®

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass ™, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own. Using quality ingredients served in Trader Vic’s own oversized vessels, mugs, and glassware, these frothy potations really do pack a punch. Feel the sting of their Scorpion Bowl or try a spicy Middle East favourite, the Tiki Puka Puka.

During the early 1950’s Trader Vic took the Mai Tai to Honolulu where its fame spread like wildfire. By the early 1960’s, there were several Trader Vic’s restaurants in existence, the Mai Tai had developed into one of the most ordered and well-known drinks throughout the world.

Today, over two million Mai Tai’s are sold annually at Trader Vic’s locations across the globe and it remains the only cocktail that truly embodies the Spirit of the Islands. With the addition of Trader Vic’s own line of Original Formula Mai Tai Mix and Premium Syrups, you too can enjoy the taste of the tropics at home - Paradise In A Glass™.

The Food

Ahead of his time as always, the “Trader” chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside

CRUNCHIES & MUNCHIES SATURDAYS

Add crunchies to your munchies! Choose your main crunchy or munchy - add a salad, a side and a selected beverage to it while enjoying the tunes of the reggae band.

Saturday: from 12:30pm until 4pm

WEDNESDAY WAHINE NIGHT

Ladies deserve a tiki break with unlimited drinks and selected sharing bites served from 7pm to 9pm, every Wednesday. Wahines get all the fun, so join them!

TIKI HOUR AT TRADER VIC’S

The new Tiki Hour menu is waiting for you, including signature cocktails, beers, wines and spirits followed by the signature appetizers such as Tidbits, Pupus and desserts.

For reservations please call Trader Vic’s directly on +974 44 23 31 17 / tradervicsdoha.com

ISLANDER’S LUAU BRUNCH

Trader Vic’s introduces its new Friday Brunch concept with the Islander’s Luau Brunch enhancing its already ever popular Tiki Brunch, with the menu featuring a blend of the all-time favourite casual food and the Trader Vic’s Asian-Polynesian signature dishes. Signature cocktails and favourite drinks are served unlimited with the Tiki Puka Puka boat bar or choose from the menu including the original Mai Tai and festive party libation while the new resident Cuban band perform throughout the day.

LET’S GET THE RECORD STRAIGHT…I ORIGINATED THE MAI TAI.

In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curacao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after.

Half the lime shell went in for colour ... I stuck in a branch of fresh mint and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night.

Carrie took a sip and said, “Mai Tai - Roa Ae”. In Tahitian this means “Out of this World - The Best”. Well, that was that. I named the drink “Mai Tai”.

- VICTOR BERGERON