In 1953 the Matson Navigation Company commissioned Victor Bergeron to create a drink for their new hotel The Royal Hawaiian. Trader crafted it for some friends who were visiting from Tahiti, who then cried out, “Maita’i” the Tahitian word for “good”. Trader Vic then made a variation on the Mai Tai recipe adding pineapple juice, which is still served today at the hotel. mai tai ali’i mai tai this signature mai tai is made with the finest aged rums … appleton 21 year aged rum from jamaica, el dorado 15-year special reserve rum from guyana, ferrand dry curacao, freshly vic’s ‘44 muddled pineapple, orgeat, fresh our take on trader vic’s original lime juice, topped with our signature 1944 mai tai recipe made with coco-loco foam and bitters | 35 pyrat xo reserve rum, myers’s jamaican dark rum, ferrand dry curacao, orgeat, and freshly squeezed lime juice, served with a spent lime shell | 15 royal mai tai the royal hawaiian, a luxury collection resort classic…this is our original trader vic mai tai recipe bali tai made with fresh squeezed pineapple a curious topless take on a and orange juice, orange curacao, traditional mai tai, with its orgeat and local rums from the old effortless blend of fresh lime, lahaina distillery on maui | 15 koloa rum, lychee puree and black pepper syrup | 15
choco-tai so unique you have to try it! selva rey cacao infused rum, 96 degrees housemade kona coffee syrup, in the shade fresh lemon juice, bittermen’s cool off with this frozen delight … elemakule tiki bitters, captain morgan rum, fresh pineapple juice, fresh pineapple, with a float of passion fruit puree, old lahaina dark rum | 15 lime juice, orgeat, mint, topped with a float of old lahaina dark rum | 15
white wash topped with not one, but two floats! old lahaina silver rum, ferrand dry curacao, orgeat, fresh lime and pineapple juices, topped with a float of old lahaina dark rum and our signature coco-loco foam | 15 royal libations our modern twist on classic cocktails...
hawaii 78 farmers Hawaii’s own organic market mule ocean vodka, ketel one vodka, st.germain elderflower, freshly muddled strawberries fresh lemon juice, and ginger, kaffir lime, sparkling wine | 14 fresh lime juice, *created by Kui Wright ginger beer | 14
revive chinatown tyku cucumber infused sake, old fashioned stirrings peach liqueur, knob creek rye whiskey, aperol aperitivo, housemade 5-spice syrup, fresh sweet and sour, creole bitters, club soda | 14 splash water, thai basil | 14
honolulu smash bulleit bourbon, bitter truth orange bitters, yellow chartreuse, madhattan fresh lemon juice, knob creek rye whiskey, local honey syrup, housemade tea vermouth, mint | 14 creole bitters, stirred and served over large ice cubes | 14 *created by Ryan Tanji more royal libations...
royal margarita fresh squeezed lime, muddled fresh orange, don julio blanco tequila elderflower saketini and a float of tyku junmai ginjo sake and grand marnier | 14 st. germain’s elderflower liqueur bruised with a pinch of fresh lime and cranberry | 14
the last cocktail inspired by the luxury collection cocktails ... vada gimlet beefeater gin, fresh lemon juice citrus notes of... and rosemary infusion, tanqueray rangpur gin, fortified with the spicy essence of Thai chili sparkling wine | 14 and lemongrass-infused agave, with fresh lime and a basil garnish | 14
tropicals okolemaluna itch bulleit bourbon, appleton reserve rum, lava lava el dorado 151 rum, our skinny version ferrand dry curacao, of the lava flow passion fruit, orgeat, served on the rocks … fresh lemon and freshly muddled pineapple juices | 14 strawberry and mint, kai coconut pandan vodka, fresh sweet and sour, pineapple juice, coconut water | 14 royal pineapple | 30 enjoy our tropical cocktails served in a freshly cut Maui gold pineapple hawaiian blues kai coconut pandan vodka, malibu coconut rum, calahua crème of coconut, fresh sweet and sour, pineapple juice, drizzle of dekuyper blue curracao | 14 shirley temple | 6 pineapple | 20 order our non-alcoholic refreshers virgin pina rocks | 8 served in a fresh pineapple.
virgin royal mary | 7 shirley temple pineapple | 22 citrus lemonade | 8 lemon, lime, pineapple, orange and grapefruit
bubbles glass bottle chandon sparkling rose, california 14 | 56 moet&chandon imperial brut, champagne 18 | 72 wines
non-alcoholic refreshers whites
villa maria sauvignon blanc, marlborough, nz 12 | 48 pine ridge chenin blanc viognier, napa valley 11 | 44 draft beers | 8 longboard nine hats riesling, columbia valley 10 | 40 big swell ipa meiomi chardonnay, monterey-sonoma-santa barbara 12 | 44 mehana red maui brewing co. seasonal reds guinness votre sante pinot noir, sonoma coast 10 | 40 bottled | 7 cypress merlot, central coast 11 | 44 beer hitachino white ale ancient peaks cabernet sauvignon, paso robles 12 | 48 asahi dry corona budweiser coors light heineken stella artois haake beck n/a
bourbon scotch basil hayden bourbon | 11 johnnie walker red | 12 knob creek bourbon | 12 johnnie walker black | 14 makers mark bourbon | 12 chivas 12yr | 12 bulleit bourbon | 14 glenlivet 12 yr | 12 glenfiddich 18yr | 16 spirits cognac lagavulin 16yr | 16 courvoisier vsop | 15 remy vsop | 15 hennessy vs | 12 hennessy vsop | 15 finger foods and shared plates tavern parmesan chips & dips truffle fries lemon avocado hummus, charred garlic parsley, truffle butter, maui onion ranch, lomi tomato salsa, international parmesan snow | 10 assorted house cut chips | 14 cheese display taleggio, aged cheddar, fresh goat cheese, point citrus garlic edamame crispy chicken wings reyes blue cheese accompanied with fig jam, chili- sesame glaze, lilikoi and chili pepper glaze, shaved local candied walnuts, raisin on the vine, grapes, lemon soy, parmesan | 9 vegetables, pickled yuzu cucumbers | 16 stone ground mustard and armenian flat bread | 34
beer battered royal garlic steak citrus shrimp tiradito onion rings grilled hawaii rancher’s ribeye, onion “peruvian style” yuzu mustard aioli, marmalade, garlic chips, served ho farm’s tomato, elegance mix, local orange, smoked tomato sambal | 9 pupu style | 29 corn nuts crunch, aji amarillo aioli | 18 lettuce tempt you fresh from the sea
“huihui” cobb salad crispy thai kahuku corn, grilled chicken, calamari pipikaula, avocado, charred maui & shishito peppers onion buttermilk dressing | 16 red curry coconut powder, pickled chilis, “raw” bar thai basil kaffir lime aioli | 21 mai tai caesar salad asian poisson cru, cured hamachi crudo, modern indonesian mari’s garden crispy romaine, ho farm’s tomato, pickle spicy ahi poke | 24 red onion, parmesan dressing, fried caper crumbles | 14 ahi nachos stir fried island ahi chef colin’s market with lemongrass, fish & chips ginger, garlic, curry beer battered mahi-mahi, and kukui nuts with hand made pizza signature beet ketchup, ho crunchy cassava chips | 18 farms yuzu pickles, malt classic paniolo pizza vinegar chips | 23 margherita portuguese sausage, pizza lup chong, honshimeji fresh mozzarella, plum mushrooms, ho farm’s tomatoes, tomatoes, basil | 19 scallions, and ginger garlic pesto | 23 ali’i burger * pepperjack cheese, avocado, onion rings, mushroom, tavern fries | 22
mai tai frozen parfait only at the royal sub parmesan truffle fries | 25 almond jello, pineapple orange exclusive la gelateria gelato, macnut cornflake crunch, gelato and sorbets chicken caesar panino pineapple mochi, caramel rum roasted strawberries syrup | 11 lemon pistachio pesto, hamakua tomato, and pavlova spread | 9 romaine hearts, toasted ciabatta bun, lattice cut chips | 21 citrus and berries only at the royal white chocolate mac nut crunch, signature pink meyer lemon curd, blueberry gelee, nathan’s lobstah roll lavender compressed strawberries, haupia cake miso honey aioli, cucumber namasu, pavlova | 11 pink haupia cream layered celery hearts, buttery split top bun, between coconut-soaked white lattice cut chips | 26 chocolate seduction sponge cake, covered with
toasted pink coconut flakes sandwich board deconstructed chocolate cake,
sweet desires and fresh berries | 10 coconut, caramelized macadamia nuts, triple chocolate gelato | 11 = GLUTEN FREE All menu items are subject to 4.712% Hawaii general excise tax. An 18 % gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more. Menu is subject to change. Please communicate executive chef colin hazama any allergy you may have with our Ambassadors. Consuming raw or undercooked sous chef nathan tasato meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or egg may increase your risk of food borne illness.