Comments on: End Nearing for Royal Hawaiian?

By: Mermaid

Mermaid — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:12:15 +0000

I was really happy the place was still open even if it’s in a bit of a mess. Food was as remembered. Since my post in June of 06 I was able to come up with a resonable faxcimile of the ono ono dressing which I had experimented with for years. I sent it to “Ask Your Neighbor” in the OC Register and they printed it on 2/08 this year. Was surprised to see my recipe now listed as the real thing by another writer. Oh well, it’s close and maybe even better since my is thicker and uses better Manoa lettuce which I grow myself. You can order the seeds from a company in OC. I am SB of Camano Island formerly of North Tustin.

By: Mermaid

Mermaid — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:43:58 +0000

Can’t believe I will never be able to go here again. I grew up in Orange County and this was a place my parent’s used to take me. Was happy to grow up and drink the Lapu’s, but most of all will miss the ono ono dressing. Every time I’d drive to Laguna always made a run in to buy a pint or two. Tried to make it myself but failed. Does anyone know the recipe???? SSOINTOYOU@msn.com

By: Humu Kon Tiki » My Travels: Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach

Humu Kon Tiki » My Travels: Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 02:43:28 +0000

[...] On our way out we spoke with some of the waitstaff, and they confirmed that they know nothing about what the new owner intends to do — whether the building will stand or be destroyed in favor of a new building. They did say that escrow has been pushed back several times, and they don’t know exactly when they’ll close. They will definitely be open until at least June 11, which is significantly later than I’d last heard. [...]

By: Gordon

Gordon — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:29:46 +0000

you know…it’s a shaaaame about the hawaiian…to go so suddenly like that.

there’s been so much speculation over the past 3 or 4 quarters regarding a potential sale that i almost believed that it would stay just that: speculation.

now, however, and as much as any good man would wish to question the veracity of latest “sale,” it does somehow seems more real this time.

i’ve lived in laguna beach my whole life and i think i speak for the entire community when i say that the royal h is irreplacable.

i’m not gonna lie to you…i’ve got that sick feeling in my gizzard right now (the kind you get from one too many hotdogs at the ballgame) and it’s not because i’m going to work tomorrow for the first time in 5 months. it’s because i feel like i’m losing an old friend–the royal hawaiian, it’s owners, staff and loyal patrons.

if this really is the last dance…

mahalo and aloha nui

By: Tate

Tate — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:52:49 +0000

Griffin, when is the party?

By: Griffin

Griffin — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:48:41 +0000

I am extremely upset that such a great landmark is shutting down. My family has been visiting the RH for over 40 years. I am a Laguna local visit the RH everyweek because I love the owners, staff and expect to see friends, family and a good time. It is a true locals bar that will be missed. I will plan on throwing the greatest bash the RH has ever seen before they shut their doors and box up all the lapu glasses. This will create a huge hole in Laguna history.

By: Alice Bag

Alice Bag — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 08:40:25 +0000

Dear Humuhumu,

It’s sad that this place the Royal Hawaiian is going away too. We visited last year and you could see that it must have been the place, once upon a time.

Thanks for the tip on the Kon-Tiki. Tucson is actually more my speed than Scottsdale, but it wasn’t an option.

I don’t really know all that much about tiki bars, but I do know my way around a drink and Drift in Scottsdale makes some nice kiddie punch that they serve in real pretty mugs. Next time I’ll know to bring my flask so I can add the missing ingredient – rum.

Cheers!