Tiki Bars
Tiny's Hut
Walnut Creek, California, United States (Closed)
Tiny's had a log cabin exterior and was known for its cocktails and pinball game machines.
1716 Lofts is now in this location.
Diamond Head - Saugus
Saugus, Massachusetts, United States (Closed)
The Diamond Head restaurant was located on the famous Route 1 strip in Saugus, not too far from the Kowloon Restaurant.
They served American and Chinese food and had a wide assortment of cocktails to choose from.
Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill
Rancho Mirage, California, United States (Closed)
There are two Haleiwa Joe's still open on Oahu: one in Haleiwa and another in Kaneohe.
This location in Rancho Mirage opened in June 2003, in what used to be a Chart House restaurant, in a very unique building.
The building (built in 1978) made clever use of a difficult site and was a spectacular example of “organic modernism.” Designed by architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, the low, scalloped and laminated roof combined with incredibly deep eaves and gave the building the appearance of a giant sea creature washed up on some ancient shore. The building won numerous awards and was designated a historic landmark by the city of Rancho Mirage.
After 2009 it became Ocean's 111 and later GG's Island.
In January 2012 a fire broke out and the building was gutted. It was demolished in 2013.
Hawaiian Interiorz
Palm Desert, California, United States (Closed)
Opened in 2003.
Hawaiian-style interior design & furniture showroom.
As of 2021, this site is home to Elite Physical Therapy (Formerly Palm Desert Physical Therapy).
The new location for Hawaiian Interiorz is:
74-104 Highway 111 (#2) Palm Desert CA 92260
Luau 400
Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (Closed)
Opened on Thursday, November 7th, 1957. The restaurant was simply called "Restaurant 400" before it became the "Luau 400".
An example from their advertising:
"Every night is carnival night at the Luau 400. An exotic, lavishly conceived Hawaiian 'movie set' of a restaurant. The Luau 400 has brought the informality, infectious gaiety and colorful cuisine of the Islands right to your doorstep. As you step through the front door a lovely Hawaiian girl in her native sarong places a gaily colored lei around your neck...you walk through the Pu Pu Bar with its many native masks, and see walls graced with the paintings from Hawaii. Seen throughout the Tangaroa Room and Polynesian Room are masks worn by the ancient Chiefs of the islands. To reach the different dining rooms you walk over the Leilani Bridge with its colorful waterfall and tropical gardens decorated in all the islands' splendor, then by the wishing well and past the tiny Maneki Neko, the guardian of this enchanting scene."
They boasted three kitchens: Polynesian, Cantonese, and American. Other draws included their lavish painted wall murals, bird cages with live birds, dining tables with real monkeypod wood tabletops, and a constantly looped color film of island festivals and dancing playing in the dining room to set the mood.
Apparently, "Luau 400" became "Ta Luau" @1967 for a brief time. Ta Luau produced a full set of Jackson China dinnerware with the same tiki mask logo as Luau 400.
This location has been home to several businesses over the intervening years. It was home to Jimmy's Downtown restaurant from @2002-2004. As of 2024, this space is home to Stonehenge 57 Apartments.
Honolulu Harry's - Corona
Corona, California, United States (Closed)
Opened in 2003.
A Polynesian "concept restaurant" with two locations, this one and another in Chino.
Closed in 2007.
Honolulu Harry's - Chino
Chino, California, United States (Closed)
A Polynesian "concept restaurant" with two locations, this one and another in Corona. It opened in 2003, operated briefly as Kealoha's in 2012, and closed in 2013.
Kon Tiki - Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States (Closed)
The Kon Tiki in Shreveport was opened in 1970 by Check Wing Joe, who operated it until it closed after 38 years of business, in August 2008.
The location is now Trejo's Mexican Restaurant.
Leilani Village
Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States (Closed)
The Leilani Village Motel opened in November 1962.
Leilani Village was also known as Giles' Leilani and as Harold's Leilani Motel; it had 60 rooms, a restaurant, called the Leilani Supper Club, and a bar, called the Malahini Lounge.
When the Leilani was at its peak, it brought in performances by major singers of the day, including Vic Damone, Al Martino, Frankie Laine and Buddy Greco.
It was demolished in 1996 and a big two-story commercial building now stands on this site that has served as a computer store and a furniture gallery and is now available for lease as of 2021.
Tiki Joe's Wet Bar
Kirkland, Washington, United States (Closed)
Opened in 2002 (even though later signage says they were "established in 2004").
Tiki sports bar in Kirkland, just down the street from Mambo. It was a hodge-podge of Polynesian tiki & Margaritaville tiki, with some mod-Shag thrown in. Had karaoke nights, loud music, and TVs. Drinks were available in tiki mugs for regular customers.
Closed in 2015.
Mambo
Kirkland, Washington, United States (Closed)
Opened in 1995. This was a vintage collectibles/antiques store, with a very heavy emphasis on tiki thanks to the owner, tiki old-timer Paul Hupp. Paul had several elaborately carved posts in the shop, salvaged from the Trader Vic's in Seattle.
Mambo appears to have gone out of business some time in 2004. No word yet on what became of the Trader Vic's poles.
Newport Yacht Club
Bellevue, Washington, United States
The Newport Yacht Club isn't remotely tiki -- but it does have a pretty righteous tiki out front. This monster tiki stands about 12' high, and used to be in the backyard of someone who lived nearby. It was later donated to the neighborhood, and stands proudly on the lawn in front of the yacht club, guarding the tennis courts. The tiki was carved out of what must have been one very large piece of wood; when viewed from the back, it appears it may have been carved from just one portion of a massive trunk. Markings at the base indicated that it was carved by "E. Marcus Westby, Lilliwaup, Washington, 1968." A bronze plaque at the base indicates it was donated by the David Bauer family.