Columbus, Ohio, United States
Kahiki Supper Club is a legend in the tiki world a massive polynesian palace in the frozen land of Columbus, Ohio. Kahiki founders Bill Sapp and Lee Henry started work on the Kahiki after their bar, the Grass Shack, burned down on this site in 1959. The Kahiki opened February 20th, 1961 and closed August 25th, 2000. The Kahiki's building was a classic example of midcentury Polynesian pop architecture, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Despite this, Walgreen's purchased the building and bulldozed it. The Kahiki company now is focused on selling a line of frozen foods.
Some of the interior decor had been stored in a warehouse, and there was talk of the restaurant reopening in a new location. The potential for that seems to have ended: some of the decor was installed in the frozen food factory; the Kahiki's last owner, Michael Tsao, has died; and many of the remaining artifacts appear to have been sold at auctions.
In 2006, former employees opened a new restaurant in a strip mall in nearby Hilliard, called Tropical Bistro. It didn't have the Kahiki's grand looks (much of the decor came from the space's earlier, typical Chinese buffet incarnation), but the food and drink recipes remained the same, and drinks were served in tiki mugs. The Tropical Bistro closed also in 2008, however.
No one has visited this tiki bar.
Two Piece Tiki Votive Candle Holder - for Kahiki Supper Club
Kahiki Dinner Platter
Kahiki Serving Bowl
Kahiki Moai Salt & Pepper Shakers Light Green With Narrow Profile
Kahiki Teapot
Kahiki Dessert Plate
Kahiki Compote Dish With Wide Pedestal
Kahiki Teacup
Kahiki Creamer
Kahiki Soup Bowl
Kahiki Handled Grog Pour
Starboard Light Glass Aquamarine
Kahiki Barrelito
Kahiki Zombie Mug
Kahiki Hula Girl Volcano Bowl
Kahiki Double Tiki Ashtray
Kahiki Round Ashtray
Kahiki Condiment Jar
Kahiki Two-Faced Tiki Green
Kahiki Hula Girl Bowl
Kahiki Idol's Cast Candle Stick Holders
Kahiki Ladle With Wooden Handle
Kahiki Moai Salt & Pepper Shakers Dark Green
Kahiki Moai Salt & Pepper Shakers Light Green
Kahiki Moai Salt & Pepper Shakers Brown
Kahiki Mystery Bowl
Kahiki Idol's Cast Wavy
Kahiki Idol's Cast
Kahiki Coconut Mug Light Brown Glossy
Kahiki Coconut Mug Dark Brown Glossy
Kahiki Two-Faced Tiki Brown
Kahiki Moai Mug
Kahiki Headhunter Mug Green
Kahiki Headhunter Mug Blue
Kahiki Tripod Mug
Kahiki Headhunter Mug Brown
Kahiki Hoffman Moai Mug
Kahiki Coconut Mug Matte
Kahiki Coffee Grog Mug
Kahiki Barrel Mug
Orchids of Hawaii Kahiki Moai Mug
Kahiki Ku Handled Mug
Kahiki Skull Mug
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green
Kahiki Supper Club, Tiki Bar and Restaurant - Green