When Milwaukeeans want a mai tai, they head for this tiny, kitsch-packed tropical oasis, where the classic orgeat-rum-juice concoction is the house specialty. The shelves are packed with an inspiring amount of nautical bounty, including scavenged shells, nets and an aquarium of fish. Many of the drinks — Pirate’s Grog, Polynesian — are served in funky tiki-style glasses that can be taken home at the end of the night. Food isn’t served in the bar, but guests can order in from elsewhere. Owner Don Nelson does an excellent job of planting a taste of the tropics in the Midwest, saying it’s his job to “bring the traditions of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic to the people of Milwaukee.”