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This original vintage cocktail menu comes from Hawaii Kai, the legendary Polynesian restaurant and bar located in the Winter Garden Theatre Building on Broadway in New York City. Unlike the full dinner menu, this piece is devoted entirely to the bar program, showcasing the exotic rum‑forward cocktails that made Hawaii Kai a landmark of mid‑century tiki culture. The bold cover design and dramatic typography reflect the restaurant’s theatrical presence in the heart of Manhattan’s entertainment district.
Inside, the menu features vibrant mid‑century photography of Hawaii Kai’s signature tiki drinks — Fog Cutters, Pina Passion, Navy Grog, Mai Tai, Sufferin’ Bastard, Coco Loco, Head Hunter Zombie, and more — each presented in coconuts, pineapples, carved mugs, or custom Kiaha stemware. The lush tropical foliage, saturated colors, and staged lighting capture the escapist fantasy that defined the tiki era. These images are highly collectible and represent some of the best surviving examples of 1960s–70s Polynesian bar culture.
Included with the menu is a separate printed sticker‑style menu addition, no longer attached but preserved with the piece. These add‑on price or item updates were commonly used by Hawaii Kai during periods of high volume and frequent menu changes, making this a charming and authentic artifact of the restaurant’s operations. As with all vintage paper items, the menu may show minor age‑appropriate wear, but it remains an original, not a reproduction, and a striking example of Broadway tiki history.
