Broken Compass Tiki

Minutes away from the airport, Burbank’s Broken Compass is a new-school tiki bar of the highest order. Inside, the owners have shied away from Polynesian idols and other more culturally appropriative design choices in favor of vaguely pirate-themed island decor, though the space still feels transportive with palm roofs, wicker lamp fixtures and plenty of parrots. The drink menu, however, is a full-blown tiki lover’s paradise; tiki staples like Navy grog, zombies and painkillers coexist peacefully alongside newer creations like the caffeine-spiked Wake Me Up Before You Coco. There’s even a few nonalcoholic house creations—instead of just rum-free piña colada—like the Port in a Storm, which combines a booze-free rum alternative with pineapple, falernum, grenadine and lemon juice. Foodwise, chef-owner Erica Abell whips up a Polynesian-inspired menu of bar bites that includes a kalua pork breakfast burrito, poke nachos and “bang-bang” shrimp tacos. Just know that Broken Compass closes at 10pm most days, then 7pm on Sundays—no late-night mai tai sojourns to be had here.