The Outrigger - Long Beach

Long Beach, California, United States

The Outrigger was a Polynesian-themed restaurant in the Lafayette Hotel. The Lafayette is a historic building dating back to the '20s; it was operated by Hilton when the restaurant opened in 1958.

The Outrigger was one of four themed restaurants in the hotel that were opened at the same time: The Ivanhoe Room had the medieval splendor of King Arthur's court with tunnels, torture chambers, fireplaces, shields and lances; steaks, seafood, cocktails and piano bar. Outrigger Room off Broadway entrance had South Seas tropical decor, exotic drinks, "Polynesian" waitresses, Cantonese appetizers and dinners. The Gaslight Room on corner of First and Linden had Roaring 20s theme with banjo and piano music by TV personality Jad Paul. Fife & Drum had Revolutionary War period decor and a lunch buffet.

In 1963, the Lafayette began a comprehensive remodeling, which included putting a huge dance floor in the Outrigger space and catering to a younger crowd and their music.

The Outrigger restaurant was re-named and became the "Go-Go Room" in 1964.

The building was converted to condominiums in 1968.