My husband and I have a tradition of having dinner somewhere in Laguna Beach before heading to the Pageant of the Masters every year. This year we decided to try Royal Hawaiian, and I'm really glad we did. The tiki atmosphere was fun, the drinks were great, and the service was excellent. My husband ordered the steak, I had the pork chops, and we decided to try the Royal Hawaiian fries with the fried egg. It sounded a little different, but they were actually really good! We even saved room for dessert, and it didn't disappoint. Overall, we had a great experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a fun place with good food, good drinks, and great service, I'd definitely recommend Royal Hawaiian. We'll definitely keep it in mind for one of our future Laguna nights before the show. read more

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The atmosphere was great. Reservations are required for dining, and I'd recommend arriving early to find street parking. Food and drinks were excellent, and the staff was friendly overall. Our waitress was a bit slow, though, even though it wasn't busy during our 3:30 p.m. "Linner" reservation. I ordered the Curry Pineapple Fried Rice, which comes with homemade portuguese sausage and shrimp. Because of a shellfish allergy, I asked if the shrimp could be modified to chicken without cross-contamination. The kitchen confirmed it could, so that's what I ordered. It was delicious and I'd recommend it. What disappointed me was the lack of communication and being charged an extra $6.95 to "add chicken." I didn't add anything--I substituted a less expensive protein due to a shellfish allergy. If I would have known, I would have ordered something else. The waitress should have mentioned that there would be an added charge to modify. Cons: no parking, slower service and possible hidden costs without warnings Pros: great atmosphere, food and drinks. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Chief Lapu Lapu and Singapore Sling - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Had the most awkward experience when trying to come here for lunch during happy hour. My fiancé and I approached the host stand, and the woman working the stand did not even acknowledge us. We stood there in silence for a moment until we greeted her and asked how long the wait for 2 would be. She said "15 minutes". And that was it. She went back to her iPad and her notebook. Didn't ask for our name. Didn't say anything else to us. We weren't sure what to do. We stood there, directly in front of her, in complete silence for 5 minutes waiting for some sort of acknowledgement or next steps. My fiancé eventually asked her "So... do we put our names down or wait somewhere or...?" to which she replied "no just wait wherever and I'll get you." I'm sorry what? We were both so stunned. The hostess is the first impression of your dining experience and this is how we were treated for no explainable reason. We went to sit down "wherever" and debated whether we should just leave or not. A few minutes went by again, and she calls out to us that she could seat us. She asked if we wanted bar or table, to which we said "whichever has the happy hour". She then told us the bar only is happy hour and that it's open seating and we could just go in .... .... Why on earth was that not something she shared with upon check in? Oh right. Cuz she lacks any sort of customer service experience or basic human interaction skills. We were so beyond frustrated at this point by how we were being treated so coldly that it ruined our lunch. My fiancé asked to speak to a manager, not to be a Man Karen or anything, but to genuinely share our concerns about how your first point of contact was acting towards customers. Well unfortunately, a server told us that "there was no manager". So I guess that's why their staff suck? Idk. Super bummed. I'd understand if we were rude or something but we literally just asked for a table for 2 lol. Doubt we'll be coming back here if this is the attitude of the staff. read more

Instead of a 4-star rating, I would prefer to give this restaurant 4.5 stars. It would have receive 5 stars if finding a parking spot was easier. I had the mochiko chicken bowl ($25.95) and found it very tasty. The chicken was tender and the sauce was excellent. My friend had the top sirloin coulotte and ($31.95) and it was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed the flavors of the steak. The noise level inside the Royal Hawaiian was not bad. We could easily have a conversation at dinner time. The server was fantastic. She was very pleasant to talk to and knowledgeable of the entrees. read more

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Brought my folks to the @royalhawaiianoc since my dad cannot travel due to his injured leg. They loved it so much! They dressed up, took pictures, loved the live music, enjoyed the incredible dishes, and admired the gorgeous tiki decor!! Loved my cocktail !! This is the place to get strong yet delicious Tiki drinks! Ănd you can't go wrong with their food. Some standouts were the poke nachos, the Mahi Mahi, the slab of ribs and ribeye was cooked perfectly Coconut cake was not too sweet and delicious, too!! Lava cake was very sweet if you like sweet. My dad also loved the mochiko chicken and my mom couldn't stop eating that onion blossom as a guilty pleasure. - they have a parking lot valet $12 which made it easy - it's also a short walk down to the water! For beautiful views and photo ops! Loved the live music from guest performer @pilottouhill and make sure to check back if they have events. read more

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We had a party of 3 and went on a busy Saturday night and didn't have a reservation. We waited around 10-15 mins and got a table. The food was so delicious and flavorful! Our server was super sweet and attentive. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Fried Chicken Katsu Sandwich & Wings - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This place is always a fun experience for the kids. I'm not really a frequent customer here. I've been maybe three times in a year. I don't expect much fanfare. It's basic Hawaiian food and drinks. Got the Loco Moco with the Mac Salad. The hamburger patty was a bit too salty. The patty itself was tender though. Mac Salad was good. Had a lot of egg yolk mixed in. Pineapple fried rice was good. Kids killed their portions pretty quick. Biggest hit was the fish and chips. The fish was super fresh and tender. The batter was really crispy. Definitely will get this again. I would say the cocktails were a bit too light. Need a little more booze to really enjoy it. We sat in the booth. It was long but narrow. The table filled pretty quick with all the dishes so it was a bit of a struggle to make space and be comfortable. Don't forget to check out the fish tank and take a cute picture at the shell bench. read more

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We ended up here because Truly pizza was all booked. The atmosphere is definitely unique. Very dungeon like and dark. Our server was very nice. The food was good. We got coconut shrimp with a sweet chili sauce to start. The portion for the price was not what I expected. We got 4 small pieces and I believe it was $19. Would not order that again. My shrimp entree again was pretty good. Definitely not anything special that I would return for again. The drinks are very cool but the prices are not. Mostly over $20. read more

Royal Hawaiian - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Royal Hawaiian, wow what else can be said about this tiki restaurant that hasn't been said already? Location itself is a masterpiece, a true little walk to the water or steps away from ocean views (and today we saw dolphins!) The staff are amazing, from front of house to servers everyone is just so patient and nice. They are extremely helpful when it comes to the cocktail menu, because seriously, the tiki drinks are too many to count and all sound delicious! It's a tiki restaurant, so of course we started with a pu pu platter and poke nachos.. YUMMM. The ribs of any size are shareable, burgers and sandwiches are huge! The prices are a little high but honestly you would pay more anywhere else on PCH in Laguna. And save room for desert! The coconut cake is what we will keep coming back for, it's literally perfection and surprisingly light and not super sweet, just right. Parking is expected to be a little tight down here, it is north PCH and it is pretty much bumper to bumper on the street, if you circle around you will definitely find a spot with metered parking. I would pay for a little extra time for a beach walk but it's up to you. Royal Hawaiian is a special place, the Chief Lapu Lapu cocktail here is world famous, or at least it should be! We can't wait for a special date night back, aloha! read more

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I've been to every reincarnation of the Royal Hawaiian and I love this one! The staff and bartenders have always been great to me. The drinks are some of the best in Southern California. It's definitely a Tiki bar and was remodeled to the quality and looks of the 1940's idols like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's but the original Royal Hawaiian is almost as old! If you're into great tiki cocktails, tiki history or just keeping a legend alive it's worth the visit to Laguna Beach. There's a free parking lot for them about 100 yards north of the location. It's worth coming early and walking the cliff trail behind it. One of the best sunsets around. read more

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This is a fun spot if you're a fan of tiki bars! We came on a Saturday night and there ended up being live musicians playing covering classic songs with more of a Hawaiian sound which was really fun. The decor inside is fun too. The drinks here are really good. Sweet but not overly so, they were very balanced and delicious. The poke nachos are really tasty too. They have a fun variety of tiki glasses and mugs available which we love lol Overall a fun place in Laguna if you're looking for some tiki drinks and/or Hawaiian food/vibes! read more

Fun tiki bar vibes with live music and awesome cocktails! Today was my fiancé's last day in Laguna so we decided to go to Royal Hawaiian! When she first moved to Laguna this was one of the first places she went so it was fitting. First off the decor is spot on, they didn't miss a single inch of the place. There was a live band playing some great music. We each got a specialty cocktail in a souvenir glass. I got the Royal Hawaiian which had 2 types of rum, a light and a dark, with some citrusy notes. It was pretty good, decently strong. She got the Dragon's Milk which was soooo good. If you like piña coladas you'll like this drink, it's not the same it's much more coconut flavor and complex but very sweet. For dinner I got the top sirloin culotte with garlic butter veggies and pineapple slaw. It was cooked a perfect medium rare but could've used more seasoning. The sides were perfect. She got the Huli Huli chicken and the same sides. The chicken was cooked nicely and still pretty juicy. It had a good flavor from the citrus lemongrass marinade. I'll have to go back and try some other dishes sometime. The service was great, always someone coming by to fill our waters and take away finished plates. Our server was so nice and helpful choosing some cocktails from their extensive menu. Thanks for a great night Royal Hawaiian! read more

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Have you ever wanted to have your eyebrows blown clean off? Order a Chief Lapu Lapu. This location, beloved and cherished by many, reopened its doors years ago to the chagrin of many a tikifile. It has proven its worth, and then some. The food is very good. The drinks are potent and balanced, as all tiki things should be. The staff are sweethearts. They genuinely care about your experience. Find me a place in nuclear fallout distance of LA that does that. I truly hope this location succeeds and lasts another lifetime. Pricey as it may be, it returns the favor in aloha. 5 stars. Parking beware. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Main Bar - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

What a cute place we found last Sat. Night! My tuna nachos were fresh and awesome. My family loved their food too, 1 of them being vegan. The buser was extremely attentive (I wish I got his name) he filled waters, observed that we needed the wifi info, got us extra napkins, etc, etc. read more

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Such a beautiful classic Hawaiian restaurant. Walk inside an be transported to a Hawaiian get away. Beautiful drinks and food. The favorite for myself is always the poke nachos. Super fresh, lots of fish, perfect on top of wonton chips. Lots of fun tiki drinks all are made great! Staff is always super friendly and make the experience great. read more

Royal Hawaiian - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Went to Royal Hawaiian for a friend's birthday (party of 6) and it was really good! To start, everyone at the table loved the alcoholic beverages that they ordered, there were no complaints there! I got a mocktail and it was really good too! So drinks were amazing! Food-wise, this place is great as well. We got the Pupu Platter, which was really good! The bloomin' onion was great, along with the lumpia and chicken that came on the platter. We also got the spam musubi which was pretty good, just a tad overpriced for what it is. I think appetizer-wise, just stick with the platter and you'll be happy. All the entrees were well received by our party as well. I ordered the chicken which was great, but also heard great things about the short ribs, the shrimp pasta, and the katsu sandwich. What I really enjoyed about this place was the ambiance! The place is decked out in amazing tiki bar decor and it is very immersive. Overall I recommend this place! read more

The Service here is amazing! Omar was great the entire night. I appreciate the entire staff for taking care of our large party for my friends birthday. I would come back for service and drinks alone. The food was okay. I ordered the garlic shrimp noodles, good portion decent flavor. You have the option to add chicken for an extra 6$. Some of the girls opted for that and really enjoyed it. All of the drinks we ordered that I was able to try were really good. The restaurant itself was very cute and perfectly themed. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Shrimp Garlic Noodles - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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It was my second time here, this year and both times I would give it 4.5. The atmosphere is excellent The first time in early spring we walked right in and had a lovely experience. Second time in high season, a noisy bar with a live band on a Sunday night, with no reservation. It's a little off with service, not rude but holes in busing, and drinks could be just slightly better. The food however was better than reviews said. We had the huli huli chicken. Grilled with a light marinade, vegetables and salad, also the pork chops and both were great! read more

So the first time I came to the Royal Hawaiian I had an amazing time, as noted is my last review, this time, I have to say we really didn't have that same great time. This time we were with our kids so we had to sit at a table, and this was a VASTLY different experience from the bar. There was only one server handling the entire restoring as far as people actually seated at tables. First off there wasn't enough menus and they kept having to be passed table to table which was quite annoying for the way we like to sip and eat. Next we got mostly ignored the entire time, there wasn't even many people in the restaurant and it took about 50 minutes to get our first drink. The food was good, same as last time really, but the drinks were also not the same at all, I'm not sure what was going on but everything was much more mild on the rum, and the flavors were not the same. The final part came in the form of us leaving, as we left we walked by a christmas specials menu... That wasn't even offered to us the entire time we were there and we would have loved to try it out. :/ I can see myself coming back for the bar only, but im not sure I will come back with the family and the intention of sitting at a table. It's a shame, this is something that has to be fixed, there is not only history in the place, but it is TRULY gorgeous inside. read more

Royal Hawaiian - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Absolutely beautiful tiki bar in the heart of Laguna Beach. This is a gem, one of my favorites to go to for tropical drinks and ldelicious food. The coconut cake is amazing. My favorite drink is their Nui Nui, but honestly they are all made really well and authentically. read more

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Was in Laguna Beach visiting family and decided that the Royal Hawaiian would be a strong choice. We weren't wrong. Food was great. Drinks were good. Service was attentive. A great experience overall. read more

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Finally made it here last weekend after wanting to check this place out for so long and it completely lived up to the hype! The vibe is super cool and energetic. The skull heads art with the fog effect were such a fun touch for our kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, the portions are huge (definitely come hungry), and the Lapu Lapu drink is incredible. Even though the restaurant was completely packed, our server Alex was super attentive, and brought such a fun, awesome energy to our table. We had the best time and highly recommend (make sure to make reservations)! read more

We had the pupu platter, crab rangoon dip, rack of ribs and chocolate lava cake. Everything was good. The ribs were falling-off-the-bone. Our server was fantastic and answered a lot of questions we had about the array of tropical cocktails. We shared a giant Taino Twist in a Bali-Bali green bowl! It was super fun. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Bali-Bali cocktail - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Royal Hawaaian food is just ok nothing special for the price. The server should get more training on customer service. The host is super welcoming and friendly. Thanks to the ambiance, the only thing that is worth coming here. read more

The Royal Hawaiian is one of the oldest tiki bars in California, originally established in 1947. It is located in Laguna Beach right on Pacific Coast Highway near Cliff Drive. Parking is generally pretty hard to find in this area. However, if you are coming south on PCH, right before you get to the building, there is a driveway and small valet parking lot on the right. The first two hours is free if you present a receipt from the restaurant after your visit. After that, it is $10 per hour. The valet personnel were professional and took good care of my car. They do have patio seating out front, but obviously you want to be inside. They have a restaurant style dining area, but I would recommend sitting in the bar area which is more lively and has a lot to look at. We sat at the bar instead of at one of the tables or booths in the bar area. This allowed us to enjoy chatting with the staff. We even met a couple sitting next to us who has been coming here for 35 years. Rather than having a full dinner, we just decided to have a few rounds of drinks with some appetizers. I started out with the Banana Smuggler cocktail (pineapple & dark rums, banana du bresil, maderia reduction, $18). It had a nice banana flavor that was somewhere between light and medium, and it was a little boozy. She started out with the trademark Royal Hawaiian cocktail (gold rum, Jamaican black pot still, acid-adjusted pineapple, $18). It had a nice pineapple flavor, and was boozy. We ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer ($21.95). It came with six small to medium sized shrimp that were fried well and had a nice coconut flavor. This appetizer is way overpriced. We also ordered the steamed chicken dumplings appetizer ($15.95). It came with six medium sized dumplings that were not over-steamed or soggy, and had nice flavor. This appetizer was more reasonably priced. My second cocktail was the Triple Happiness (mezcal, blanco tequila, cherry heering, pineapple honey, fire bitters, $18). This drink came in a very cool skull cup with a flaming orange slice on top. The smokiness of the mezcal was at a good medium level, there was a light cherry flavor, and there was also a hint of heat from the fire bitters. Her second cocktail was the Chief Lapu Lapu (light & dark rums, passion fruit, orange, $18). This was a little on the sweeter side, and you could definitely taste the passion fruit. This one was very boozy. We were still a little hungry, so we ordered the Fish & Chips entrée ($25.95) to share. The two pieces of fish were fried well, and were a pretty generous size. The fries were also fresh and had a good crisp. We barely finished it all. The place has a great vibe, and there is a lot of great décor to look at. There was a DJ set up at the end of the bar playing great island music that helped set the mood. The drinks had a great presentation and we enjoyed them all. They were all somewhat on the strong and boozy side, but in a good way. The food was good, but next time we would probably eat somewhere else and then come here for a few drinks and maybe an appetizer. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and provided great service. If you go to their website, they are currently advertising a deal where if you pay your bill using the InKind rewards app, you'll get $30 off your purchase of $90 or more. I used it and it does work. We had a great time and will definitely return. read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Classic tiki bar/restaurant with great drinks and good food. The hubby and I stopped in early on a Thursday evening for dinner and drinks. There was plenty of seating available but we opted to sit at the bar. This place is a Laguna Beach institution, and I think it underwent a renovation about 20 years ago. The place is huge, with a classic tiki look that's not too cheesy. Classy tiki, if you will. The hubby had the Mai Tai, which he enjoyed, and I got the Dragon's milk, which was really delicious. It was creamy with a unique flavor with the pandan and lots of fresh basil. Also not too sweet--possibly my fave tiki drink yet. While the menu was predictably meat centric, there were a few veg options: - Vegan tofu tikka masala with rice (unusual offering at a tiki bar, but welcome. Big chunks of tofu in a tomato-ginger sauce with Indian spices--we really enjoyed it) - French fries (the crinkly kind, frozen, presumably, but good) - Veg egg rolls (good, well-fried, but nothing spectacular) I saw the shrimp garlic noodles on the menu and wondered if they'd make it with tofu? Maybe I'll ask next time. Service was efficient but not overly friendly. We did strike up a nice conversation with another couple at the bar, though, which is why we like sitting at the bar sometimes. Anyhoo, a solid visit; would stop by again. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Mai tai and green dragon - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I had one of the most unusual and disappointing restaurant experiences I've ever had here on July 3. I arrived ahead of my friends for a late lunch/early dinner and walked up to the host stand to ask if there was a table available. I was immediately told the restaurant was completely booked. I texted my friends to see if they had made reservations, and thankfully they had. When we checked in together, we clearly told the staff that we had dogs with us and assumed we'd be seated on the patio. Instead, we were seated inside. We thought it was odd, but trusted there was a reason for it. What made the experience so confusing was that we spent about an hour and a half there, and the restaurant remained almost completely empty the entire time. The patio was also essentially empty. The only other party seated near us was upset that there were dogs inside and made it very obvious. To be clear, we never asked to sit indoors....we expected and preferred the patio. As we were leaving, I overheard the host ask another employee, "Do you think that dog's actually a service dog?" That caught me completely off guard because we never claimed our dogs were service animals. It felt like an unnecessary assumption. Looking back, the entire experience left me with more questions than answers. Why tell someone the restaurant is completely booked when both the dining room and patio stayed largely empty? Why seat guests with dogs inside when the patio was available? I don't make accusations lightly, but as a person of color, I couldn't help but wonder whether I was being treated differently. I can't say for certain that was the case, but it's how the experience made me feel, and it's not something I've ever felt comfortable writing in a review before. To make matters worse, the food didn't make up for the experience. It was mediocre at best, especially considering the prices. For what they charge, I expected much better quality and flavor. Instead, I left feeling like I had overpaid for an underwhelming meal. Overall, I walked away feeling confused, unwelcome, and disappointed. Between the strange seating situation, the comments from the staff, the overpriced food, and the overall experience, I don't see myself returning. read more

This is an absolute must-visit whether you're on vacation or a dedicated tiki bar enthusiast. The bar is spotless, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Our bartenders Liam and Omar were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, friendly, personable, and never missed a beat. For drinks, my boyfriend ordered the Zombie and the Guanko Grog, while I enjoyed the Chi Chi Royale and the Nui Nui. Every cocktail was perfectly balanced, beautifully crafted, and deceptively strong. Royal absolutely nailed it. We started with the Spam Musubi, which was delicious. It was so flavorful that it didn't need any extra soy sauce, and we appreciated that it was cut in half for sharing. Later, we ordered the Poke Bowl. It's a bit more salad-forward than a traditional poke bowl, with plenty of fresh greens, but the flavors were spot on and the tuna was incredibly fresh. We also tried the Loco Moco, and I can honestly say it may have had the best gravy we've ever had. It was rich, flavorful, and completely unforgettable. Between the outstanding cocktails, delicious food, and excellent service, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip. We can't wait to come back and work our way through more of the menu! read more

Be careful of the Bar at The Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach, CA. The bartender "Accidentally" charged my credit card for a group of people sitting next to me! When I questioned the manager he escalated the conversation and gasliighted the inquiry, raising his voice and accusing us of trying to humiliated his staff. yuck. They charged us $ 77.00 for one beer. read more

If you are looking for a unique dinning experience look no further than the Royal Hawaiian. Visited on a Thursday night and the restaurant was fairly empty. Both our host and server were upbeat and friendly. The restaurant is decked out in themed decor perfect for all the photo ops. To start I ordered the Spam Musubi. This was my first time ever having spam, and I'm glad I tried it. It wasn't anything to run home about but it was tasty. For the main I tried the Curry Pineapple Fried rice and the Machiko Chicken Bowl. The Curry Fried rice was a little salty and ended up trading entrees with my husband. He ended up asking for a side of teriyaki sauce and the creamy sauce on the chicken bowl which he says made the fried rice amazing! The Chicken bowl was delicious - the chicken crispy which paired nicely with the rice and slaw. Overall I would love to visit again and try some other menu items! read more

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The drinks were great! The menu covered all classic Hawaiian dishes from short ribs to Hawaiian macaroni as a side. Very pleased with the service. The vibe of the place is awesome and tiki worthy. The music is perfect. A great place for a good drink and meal or dessert- coconut cake was a nice ending to the evening. read more

Royal Hawaiian - Cocktails at the Royal Hawaiian - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Food and service were mediocre. The tiki atmosphere was remarkably pleasant:) The food needs some improvement. read more

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Arrived late to the Royal Hawaiian, and honestly... it was kind of a bummer. The drinks are solid with no complaints there. Strong, well-made, and exactly what you want when you sit down hoping the night is about to turn around. This tiki needs something to add some life in there. Unfortunately, the vibe didn't quite show up. The place felt pretty empty and low-energy, which was surprising given the location and name. That said, there was one saving grace: a really talented guy singing in the bar. Great voice, good song choices, and basically carrying the entire atmosphere on his back. If you're looking for a lively late-night scene, this probably isn't it but it could be. Might be better earlier in the evening, or on a busier night. Good drinks, good music from one very good performer... just missing the life to match the setting. The amazing decor is a perfect combination for an amazing tiki bar that just needs people to make it the spot to be. I will be back ! read more

Royal Hawaiian - Ceiling - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach was the perfect Christmas Eve stop for drinks and a bite with my girl. The place is spacious, the decor is on point, and it has that fun tiki vibe without feeling crowded. Service was great from the jump too. We grabbed seats at the bar and felt taken care of the whole time. We went for their seasonal holiday drinks and both were a hit. I ordered the Melted Snowman and she got the Christmas Blues. Really good flavor on both and not overly sweet like some holiday cocktails can be. For food we shared a few things. We started with the lumpia and it was a solid appetizer. Crispy, tasty, and a good starter while we sipped our drinks. For mains we split the shrimp garlic noodles and the fried fish sandwich. The noodles are a must, easily my favorite thing we ate. The fish sandwich was good too, kind of like an elevated Filet-O-Fish in the best way. I'd honestly recommend both. The only thing that wasn't my favorite was their take on the Hawaiian mac salad. It leaned more starchy and grainy than what I'm used to, so it just didn't hit for me. Everything else was on point though. Overall if you're into tiki bars and you're in Laguna this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Good drinks, good food, great service, and a chill vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. read more

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Didn't try much, but I liked what I had! Great ambience, nice service, and cool music. I'll be back! read more

Royal Hawaiian - Front sign - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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We decided last minute to add Royal Hawaiian to our tiki bar tour, and we're so glad we did! The moment we walked in, the bartenders greeted us with so much excitement over our tiki attire. It happened to be Tiki Thursday, which meant a small discount on drinks if you're all decked out--so that was an unexpected win for us! We grabbed seats at the bar and had the most amazing bartender. We chatted about our tiki adventures, and he even gave us recommendations for new places to visit. For drinks, we started with the Lapu Lapu and the Royal Hawaiian. Both were absolutely fantastic--beautifully garnished and perfectly balanced. For food, we ordered the lumpia and the coconut shrimp, and both were delicious. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked spectacular, and I can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. Since Royal Hawaiian is also a full restaurant, we definitely hope to bring our kids someday. The décor is incredible--so much to look at! We took our time walking around to admire all the traditional tiki elements. They even have a case filled with skulls and other creepy treasures that fills with smoke--make sure to ask them to turn it on. And the booths with the jade tiles are especially beautiful. Royal Hawaiian has absolutely earned a spot on our list of favorite tiki bars in LA, and we cannot wait to return. read more

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A Laguna Beach icon that is impossible not to love. Always such a fun night out and an excellent way to enjoy a weekend with family or friends. The ambiance is always on point and so well decorated with all the fun tiki and Hawaiian decor. Our favorites are the curry pineapple fried rice which is sooo flavorful and the poke nachos - so fresh and has the perfect amount of fish to crispy wontons. Drinks are all delicious and in true tiki bar fashion, very strong. Service is always amazing and friendly. The lava cake dessert however was horrible for the price. Just so dry and stale. Would never get that one again. read more

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Found this place on Instagram from oc_foodie and it was even better in person. Food was fire, highly recommend the Pupu Platter and the lava cake. The live music kept the place lively and really matched the vibe. And the service was excellent with multiple people stopping by to check in to ensure we were taken care of. Highly recommend you check it out especially if you're like me and it's been too long since your last trip to the islands. read more

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My family took me here for my birthday . It's a very laid back tropical vibes place that's well known for their drinks! Location is on a busy street so parking can be kind of tricky. You'll probably have to do either valet or park on the street . Service is friendly super friendly and attentive. Food to be honest was ok nothing really stood out but the drinks were on point . The price point was kind of high but you're paying for the vibes. Overall had a good time check them out yall! read more

Love this place! Ultimate tiki/polynesian escape. Amazing decor and craftsmanship. Something to see in every inch of this place. Attention to tiki lore and Hawaiian detail is very appreciated. My husband and I stopped in for a quick drink for our anniversary before reservations at a different restaurant- We wish we stayed here a little longer, but truly enjoyed our time. The Chief Lapu Lapu drink was DELICIOUS! Calvin did a great job and lit up the place by lighting up my drink. The mangorita was also a treat! Highly recommend if you want to feel like you are on vacation on a tropical island. It's beautiful here! read more