I have been going to the Royal Hawaiian since I was a baby. I loved it as kid, and I still do. The service may be hit or miss, but I have never been treated badly. The food is good, the drinks are GREAT (especially the Lapu Lapu), but most of all, the old-school atmosphere is completely authentic and CAN NOT be found anywhere else in South OC. You've gotta love TRH!

yes, I remember when...

I've always loved the Royal Hawaiian. It is a great place to take friends or meet new ones or... take business associates who want to go VERY casual.... lolol. Yommy Y, KIKI and the locals keep it popular and when the renovations are complete - look for the Royal Hawaiian to be the "IN" place to be in season or out!!! I'll be back. Scotty Mc P - Ft. Myers, Fl

I had not been to the Royal for over ten years,,,, I was pleased to see the old place being taken care of " it needed it "

anyway the new owner was very cool and made us all feel at home....

ribs to die for,,,, and the shrimp was prepared to perfection

Lapu lapu ...... its a must have.. heck have 3 or 4.... just dont drive afterwards

its looking like the Royal is back !!!!!!!!

It is such a fun atmoshphere and the drinks are to die for! Everyone loves the generous sized Lapu Lapus! I like the Tahitian Punch! Everything is good! I go there every week cuz we can't get enough of the drinks!

Royal Hawaian is under construction. On a recent visit , the new owners refused to honor a $25 gift certificate, saying "I've been pounded by these things" and "it's too old." California law prohibits expiration dates on gift certificates.

This old Laguna favorite has indeed fallen on hard times serving cold ribs, ...

My significant other's family has been going here for 40 years and think it's fabulous and the only place to go for birthdays and such, but I dread having to eat here. I think it's resting on its laurels from years past. Long past.

The family favorites are the lapu-lapu's and the rib and shrimp combo's.

The lapu's ...

Bad food. Bad service. Steak was almost raw. Chicken was cold. Ribs were skanky. Service was non-existant. Never gat a soda refill. Neve got checked back on. Waiter didn't seem to care that I didn't eat the steak, like it's not unusual. Aloha!

If you're seeking five star cuisine, keep moving. But if you want to step back into a simpler, friendlier, funkier time where laid-back locals and like-minded visitors can sample a taste of what Southern California beach culture once was, then the Royal Hawaiian is for you. Started in 1947, this place is a Laguna Beach Institution. ...

I have been dining here for over 30 years. My recomendation is start with a Lapu Lapu from the bar, and order spare ribs w/ baked potato. Paul