The Royal Hawaiian was originally in a different location, and likely moved to this location in the 1960s. It had several small dining rooms with glass-walled dioramas filled with tikis and plants, great lamps, bamboo, thatch and sea grass matting, and a bar with a fireplace and pufferfish. There were lovely oil paintings throughout, including a large piece hung directly above the hostess stand.

In spring 2006, the restaurant was sold to a new owner, who gutted it. The newer, tiki-stripped version closed for good in 2012. In 2016, the space reopened, again with the name Royal Hawaiian

Royal Hawaiian

Laguna Beach, CA

Bar & Restaurant

7.6

, this time by people who want to bring back its rich tiki history.

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davestolte

davestolte has visited Royal Hawaiian.

May 19, 2017, 10:13 AM

Reopened 2016. Currently undergoing a refresh.

forgotten tikiman

forgotten tikiman has visited Royal Hawaiian.

July 22, 2013, 10:55 AM

Did some urban archaeology last weekend and stopped by this place. So sad to see it shut down. People loved the Royal Hawaiian.

KavikaTiki

KavikaTiki was a semi-regular at Royal Hawaiian.

January 15, 2013, 8:18 PM

The original bar was a fantastic escape to the past. Never tried the food but having Lapu Lapu's with friends on the low red chairs was the best. The re-do was the beginning of the end. Miss the original!

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