Hard Rock Cafe - Honolulu

The Beginning of Hard Rock Cafe

Issac Tigrett and Peter Morton, Americans residing in London, were hamburger enthusiasts. While in search of good hamburgers, Tigrett and Morton decided to open up their own restaurant on Old Park Lane in London in 1971. They wanted to provide a unique experience for the customers and filled the restaurant with rock and roll memorabilia and souvenirs. 

In the present, Hard Rock is one of the top chain restaurants worldwide. Hard Rock is popular among all age groups as a place to enjoy music, food and good vibe. The chain emphasizes not only good food, but also quick and generous service to its employees. Thus, Hard Rock is loved by many people. 

Here in Hawaii, you can find Hard Rock Cafe in central Waikiki. The restaurant is popular among locals and tourists for its spacious interior, decoration, and bar. You can enjoy the bustling street of Waikiki and hear the sounds of fireworks on Fridays. 

On the first floor, you can find Hard Rock shop souvenirs and memorabilia. The restaurant is on the second floor and popular items include BBQ ribs, fish tacos, and other meat and fish dishes. Hamburgers are also popular.   

Hard Rock Cafe Inc.

Hard Rock currently has 182 cafes in 75 different countries. The franchise also has 24 hotels and 11 casinos under the same name. Hard Rock is known for having Eric Clapton's guitar and other music related collections on display at cafes around the world. Known for its fashion items and music collections, Hard Rock also do live performances. Hard Rock Cafes are located in many of major cities around the world including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai.

​Interesting facts about Hard Rock

Today, more than 15,000 live performances take place every year at Hard Rock Cafes all over the world. Paul McCartney & Wings even performed in one in 1973, while preparing for their UK tour. Hard Rock Cafe is also known to create limited-edition menu, such as Kimchi Burger, which was inspired from Korea.