This short-lived restaurant opened in October 2008 and closed just a year later. There is no connection between this restaurant and Beverly Hills' famous The Luau, created by Steve Crane in the 1950s although the Steve Crane signature tiki was represented in a framed painting and a small carved version was prominent in the front of the restaurant.

Bamboo Ben was hired to do the decor, particularly the pufferfish lights, but they restrained him from going all-out.

Rather than the nod to historic Polynesian Pop that the name choice might suggest, this upscale restaurant was sleek and more Asian than Polynesian in design (with carved Gyan Mudra Yogic Buddha's Hands all over the restaurant and as their logo).

However, the drink menu had some classic tiki drinks, and was developed with input from Beachbum Berry.

Details

Type

Bar & Restaurant

Address

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Closed?

Yes (Permanently)