Post #766358 by Dustycajun on Mon, Jul 18, 2016 2:28 PM

Some more information and images from the Bali Hai in New Orleans. First a little more history from the web.

"In April 1958, park director Barry Batt brought in massive amounts of bamboo poles to build the roof and walls of what was originally called the “Beachcomber,” a new tropical-themed restaurant to take the place of the Beach Terrace that had operated since the park’s early days. Joseph Lenz designed the new eatery under Barry Batt’s direction. Featuring Polynesian cocktails and Cantonese cuisine, the new place attracted plenty of attention from customers – as well as from attorneys for Don the Beachcomber, a popular West Coast restaurant with similar cuisine and South Seas decor. Consequently, When Pontchartrain Beach’s ’59 season began, the restaurant re-opened as the Bali H’ai."

So that explains the change from Beachcomber to the Bali Hai - Don the Beachcomber copyright lawyers at work again.

Here is an add for the Beachcomber with the Waikiki Room and the Tahitian Lounge

The Bali hai employed a Sampan Taxi to transport you from the parking lot to the restaurant.

An of course the Tiki Bob style mug.

A few wedding photos with a glimpse at the interior.

DC