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Crouching Lion Inn Restaurant closes it's Doors

By Marisa Yamane


Another landmark restaurant on Oahu is closing.
Tonight is the last night for the restaurant at the Crouching Lion Inn ... in Kaaawa.

Although the owner says he plans to re-open in the future, employees fear that it's closed for good.

The Crouching Lion Inn was built in 1927 as a coach stop for circle island travelers, named after the legendary rock formation.
It's restaurant opened in 1957.

The restaurant was re-named Michael's at the Crouching Lion when owner Michael Abreu took over.

Last week he told his employees he's closing the restaurant...although he hopes to re-open it next year.

Michael's at the Crouching Lion closes tonight at ten.

The gallery at the Crouching Lion Inn, which is next to the restaurant, will remain open for business.

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