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Tiki Central / Locating Tiki / Luau, Atlanta, GA (restaurant)

Post #403420 by Swanky on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 2:45 PM

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Name:Luau
Type:restaurant
Street:1999 Peachtree Rd.
City:Atlanta
State:GA
Zip:
country:USA
Phone:
Status:defunct

Description:
This is the Dinkler Luau in Atlanta. Was across from Piedmont Hospital. That probably doomed it. Built by southern hotel magnate Carling Dinkler before he put "Surf Rider" Lounges in his hotels. The Luau was a huge hit and the talk of the town. I think it opened in 1959, but may have been 56. Within a couple of years, it was sold to the Dobb's family for a huge profit, and they went on to open many Dobb's House Luaus.

[ Edited by: Swanky 2010-04-22 10:46 ]