The Hawaiian & Waikiki Lounge - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opened @ 1964.

From The Hawaiian:

"The Hawaiian - an island paradise situated across the Common in the heart of Boston - excels in Polynesian and Cantonese Cuisine. Leisurely atmosphere and relaxing informality, induced by a wide array of tempting island drinks served at the Waikiki Lounge, mark the Hawaiian as Boston's best Polynesian restaurant."

There was a connection between The South Seas restaurants, Anita Chue's, and The Hawaiian Restaurant. It appears Anita Chue was instrumental in starting these establishments but that she moved on after a short time and Henry Oi took over and ran them for many years.

In 1965, The Hawaiian added a discotheque area and had a free green Ku mug promotion for the opening.

Closed @ 1972.