Places to eat when in Waikiki
Vacations are the perfect excuse to indulge - whether you're savoring a melt-in-your-mouth Beef Wellington or diving into an endless seafood buffet stacked with fresh crab legs. For the more adventurous, quick bites like beer-battered fish tacos or wood-fired pizzas hit the spot before grabbing your snorkel gear and heading to the beach. Ready to eat your way through paradise? Check out some of our favorite restaurants in Waikiki!
Basalt
A market/restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour! Get everything from pancakes, salads, burgers, pizza, prime rib, beer and appetizers! Located in Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery.
basaltwaikiki.com
Beachhouse at the Moana
Open-air dining on the Victorian-style veranda of the historic Moana Surfrider Hotel. Chef Tasting Menu, island inspired classics, succulent seafood, craft cocktails and award-winning wine list.
beachhousewaikiki.com
Duke’s Waikiki
Overlooking Waikiki Beach, the open-air Duke’s is a legendary restaurant known for value-added buffets, a bountiful salad bar, and mouth-watering fresh fish tacos. Live music. In the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, dukeswaikiki.com
Hoku’s
Award-winning, French-influenced cuisine is enjoyed at this fine dining, seaside establishment. Choose from a brunch buffet, to tasting menus that provide patrons with multiple courses for a tasty epicurean adventure. In Waikiki at the Kahala Hotel and Resort,
hokuskahala.com
House Without a Key
See unparalleled views of Diamond Head and enjoy a health-conscious menu emphasizing locally produced ingredients, fresh fish and flat breads baked in the on-site brick oven. At the Halekulani hotel in Waikiki,
halekulani.com/dining
Hy’s Steak House
Steak is king at this fine dining establishment that stars flock to dine at! A variety of cuts cooked over island kiawe wood. The large menu includes dining classics like Beef Wellington, tableside Caesar salad and indulgent appetizers like Oysters Rockefeller. In Waikiki, hyswaikiki.com
MAC 24/7 Restaurant
A modern American cuisine satisfies your cravings with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a contemporary dinner atmosphere. Home of the world-famous 5 lb M.A.C. Daddy Pancakes (featured on Travel Channel's Man Vs. Food). mac247waikiki.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Your last bite is a good as your first is Ruth’s motto! All broiled to perfection and served on a 500° plate to ensure the perfect steak! Serves appetizers, salads, and indulge in their molten lava cake! 2 locations: Ala Moana Blvd and Waikiki. Reservations recommended. RuthsChris.com
Menehune Grille
Pair the kalua pork nachos with a craft cocktail and take in an amazing sunset view! Reserve your seat at the Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show. Casual attire in the Ilikai Hotel Luxury Suites on Ala Moana Blvd. menehunegrille.com
Michel’s At the Colony Surf
This fine dining establishment offers a classic European menu. The house specialty is the 48-hour lobster bisque and diners can order from ala-carte or tasting menus. Located at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki, michelshawaii.com
Orchids
The casually elegant, oceanfront establishment features the flavors of coastal Italy. Besides serving three meals a day, the full-service restaurant also has a Sunday brunch and wine bar accompanied by tapas-style cuisine. At the Halekulani hotel in Waikiki, halekulani.com/dining/orchids
Paia Fishmarket Restaurant
Fresh fish, prepared to your liking, is the mainstay at this Waikiki eatery. Also on the menu are burgers, pasta, salads and hand-cut, crunchy coleslaw. Fronting busy Kuhio Ave. in The Laylow hotel, paiafishmarket.com
Waikiki Gangnam Style
Family friendly restaurant featuring local Hawaiian dishes. Must order the Korean BBQ ribs! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free parking, or a quick walk from Waikiki to Ala Moana Blvd. waikikigangnamhi.com
