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| former Luau Room Louisville, KY | ||
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| I don't know when the Luau Room first opened or closed. Some of tiki décor survived despite its transformation into a Mexican restaurant and later as a Salvation Army. It was occupied by the latter when these photos were taken around 2001. Shortly thereafter, the building was used a couple of nightclubs (Dreams and Allure). I don't know if any of the original interior survives at this point. I believe the building is now vacant. Does anyone know more about this place? |
| Tiki Head Wheaton, MD |
Omni Hut Smyrna, TN |
Easter Island Statue Waterbury, CT |
Chan's Dragon Inn Ridgefield, NJ |
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The two figures are not part of tiki bars but I'll sneak them anyway. The Tiki Head was originally used on a float for the Wheaton High School homecoming parade in the early 1990s. The sponsor of the float is the owner of the gas station where the Tiki Head now resides. For more, see this website.
The Omni Hut is a Polynesian restaurant. It's illegal to buy liquor there but you can bring your own in. It opened in 1960 and much of the décor is original. A major fire in 2000 damaged much of the interior but they survived. For more, see this website. The Easter Island Statue stands next to the Timexpo (Timex museum and store). It is about 40' tall. The museum has an exhibit about Easter Island inside. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. Chan's Dragon Inn opened in 1962 and the interior is still all original. Chan's features Hawaiian music, a waterfall, outrigger canoes, lots of bamboo and Polynesian dishes. For more, see this website. |
| Lee's Hawaiian Islander Lyndhurst, NJ |
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Lee's Hawaiian Islander has two locations, both built in 1974. The Lyndhurst location offers karaoke on Saturdays and hula shows on Sundays. The interior is lush and sincere.
The Clifton location suffered a major fire in 2003 and it seems unlikely that it will reopen. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Tiki Resort Lake George, NY |
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| The Tiki Resort was built around 1960 and was taken over by Howard Johnson in the 1980s. It features tiki décor and Polynesian dinner shows at its Waikiki Supper Club. For more, see their webpage. |
| Waikiki Wally's New York, NY |
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| Waikiki Wally's opened in 2002 but it has an old-style tiki bar feel. They do not cheapen the place by mixing in retro elements, nor do they scrimp on décor either by just throwing up some bamboo and tiki heads. The small space is packed with tiki art and atmosphere. Wally's has an original mural, a waterfall, and bar dioramas. The owner has done his research and exhibits a true love for the style. There is also a small room for private parties. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Kon Tiki Tucson, AZ |
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| The Kon Tiki was built in 1963. It features lots of nice exterior decorations, including tikis and a mosaic tile pond (now empty). The interior is supposed to be incredible with rocks, bamboo-covered walls, bamboo chairs, and more tikis. They sell mugs, t-shirts, and offer great Polynesian fare. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. |
| Drift Lounge Scottsdale, AZ |
Kozy Korner Mobile & RV Park Antares Point, AZ |
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The Drift Lounge opened in 2002. It features a thatched roof entrance and tiki interior decor. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
The Easter Island head, aka Giganticus Headicus, at the Kozy Korner Mobile & RV Park was created by Gregg Arnold in 2003. The A-frame style building is now used as Arnold's house. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 2. |
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More AZ Tiki:
Dairy Queen (Scottsdale) |
| Jardin Tiki Montréal, QC |
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| The Jardin Tiki opened sometime in the 1970s. It is nothing special on the outside. However, there is lots of tiki décor inside - much of which came from Montréal's Kon Tiki Lounge which closed in 1981. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. |
| Hôtel-Motel Coconut Trois-Rivières, QC |
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| The Hôtel-Motel Coconut was built in 1958. It was remodeled in 1963 in a Polynesian style. The bar still has tiki décor. For more, see this website. |
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