Post #606264 by TikiTomD on Sun, Sep 11, 2011 8:18 AM

Name:Islander Beef and Grog
Type:restaurant
Street:301 N Atlantic Ave
City:Cocoa Beach
State:FL
Zip:32931
country:USA
Phone:305-784-1231
Status:defunct

Description:
Description:
Canadians Richard Archer and Beverly Delaney purchased the former Oceanside Steak House from Steve Hall and re-opened it as the Islander Beef and Grog in February 1975. Years earlier, they had visited a “broil-your-own” restaurant in Hawai’i and were inspired by the idea. They brought that to their new Cocoa Beach restaurant, and “broil-your-own” steak became an Islander Beef and Grog signature concept, unique on the Space Coast at that time. Wayne Coombs created the Polynesian and nautical décor for the restaurant. A snack bar, the Islander Hut, was operated behind the restaurant right on the beach.

Here’s an excellent background article from the archives...

Florida Today February 8, 1980

The Islander Beef and Grog offered live entertainment. Here’s an article on one of the singers who periodically performed there (remember, it was the 1970s)...

Florida Today February 28, 1975

The Islander Beef and Grog’s chef was a professional...

Florida Today August 7, 1976

And his wife was a Polynesian dancer...

Florida Today September 10, 1976

Sports celebrities visit the Islander Beef and Grog...

Florida Today September 3, 1976

Highs and lows in succession at the Islander Beef and Grog...

Florida Today February 2, 1978

Florida Today March 30, 1978

At least they left the rum!

A tornado that damaged quite a few Cocoa Beach businesses in 1979 did not entirely spare the Islander Beef and Grog...

Florida Today July 10, 1979

Some representative ads over the years from Florida Today...

April 6, 1975

October 31, 1975

December 18, 1975

May 3, 1977

This one's got a Kona Kai style Tiki in it...

August 19, 1977

Wayne Coombs was certainly a busy guy in those days...

Florida Today June 4, 1976

Sabu, this place was made for you! Come back in time and savor your favorite Polynesian cocktail amidst exotic surroundings on the beach, while you broil your own steak and chat with like-minded souls.

Next, what came before and what came after...

-Tom