Historical Tiki Bar Set To Reopen In Laguna Beach Saturday

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — One of California's oldest Tiki-themed bars will reopen in Laguna Beach on Saturday, June 10, the Orange County Register reported.

Ownership and décor for the Royal Hawaiian may have changed over the decades, but the eatery's Lapu Lapus and Mais Tais remain menu heavyweights.

The Royal Hawaiian originally opened at 331 N. Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach in 1947. It was originally opened by Philippines-born Francis Cabang and Harold "Hal" Hanna, two World War II veterans. Back then, the Royal Hawaiian served as a hangout for tiki fanatics and families, according to a previous Patch report.

Today, reopened Royal Hawaiian is overseen by Los Angeles-based Boulevard Hospitality Group, known for TCL Chinese Theatre, Yamashiro in Hollywood, Kodo in the DTLA Arts District.

The complete menu of the revitalized tiki bar includes island-inspired comfort food dishes such as the Loco Moco with mushroom gravy and fried egg, grilled meats like charred galbi and Royal BBQ sauce baby back ribs, and a ceviche-style Hamachi Kilawin, served with fried wonton chips.

To learn more about the reopening of the Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach, read the full article on the OC Register.