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Best Restaurants in Waikiki

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Waikiki has American, seafood, Hawaiian, and Asian restaurants concentrated in the resort strip along Kalakaua Avenue. Prices lean toward the higher end, and the dining is more tourist-oriented than elsewhere in Honolulu. The best eating is often a block or two back from the beach.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Orchids A · Fine dining restaurant, Oceanfront dining — Elegant oceanfront fine dining at Halekulani with standout service, refined seafood and pasta, and a destination-worthy...
• Wasabi Bistro A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Hidden Waikiki sushi spot delivering fresh fish, cozy vibes, and gracious service; reserve ahead and expect premium...
• Roy's Waikiki A- · Restaurant, Seafood — Polished Hawaii Regional fusion with standout butterfish, lively service, and creative sushi; pricey and occasionally...
• Basalt A- · Restaurant, American restaurant — Creative Pacific Rim spot in Waikiki delivering standout charcoal pancakes and polished plates with generally warm...
• Namaste Indian & Nepalese cuisine A- · Indian and Nepalese restaurant, Halal-friendly — Consistently flavorful Indian-Nepalese cooking with friendly, owner-led hospitality near Waikiki; expect waits at peak...
• House Without A Key A- · Restaurant, Oceanfront dining — Destination-worthy oceanfront vibes with live Hawaiian music, standout cocktails, and an iconic coconut cake, but...
• Hula Grill Waikiki A- · Oceanfront restaurant, Seafood — Beachfront crowd-pleaser with strong views, good seafood and steaks, lively vibes; book for sunset and expect premium...
• HI BURGER Co. A- · Burger restaurant, Casual dining — Thick, juicy, made-to-order burgers with local Hawaiian touches in a small food hall; excellent flavor, moderate waits,...
• Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar A- · Seafood restaurant, Bar — Prime Waikiki rooftop for polished island-inspired seafood and cocktails with excellent service; pricey but memorable...
• Nana’s Green Tea B+ · Dessert shop, Tea house — A Waikiki food-hall dessert stall for matcha-focused soft serve, parfaits, and tea; excellent for Japanese-style sweets...
• Haleiwa Town Shave Ice B+ · Dessert shop, Shave ice — Exceptional Hawaiian shave ice with natural house-made syrups, friendly owner-led service, and budget pricing in...
• HIDEOUT B+ · Restaurant and bar, Rooftop-style lounge — Stylish Waikiki hotel restaurant with lively music, creative island-influenced plates, great happy hour snacks, and...
• Earth Aloha Eats Waikiki B+ · Vegan street food, Food truck — Lively vegan food truck in Waikiki serving crowd-pleasing comfort-fusion dishes with standout hospitality; prices are...
• Duke's Waikiki B+ · Beachfront restaurant, Seafood — Iconic Waikiki beachfront spot with crowd-pleasing island fare, sunset views, and lively vibes; expect waits, premium...
• Siam Square B+ · Thai restaurant, Asian restaurant — Reliable, flavorful Thai in Waikiki with generous portions and fast service; watch spice levels and be mindful of...
• Taormina Sicilian Cuisine B+ · Italian restaurant, Sicilian restaurant — Upscale Sicilian spot in Waikiki delivering polished pastas and seafood with standout service; prices are high and host...
• GOOFY Cafe & Dine B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Busy Waikiki brunch spot with standout Eggs Benedict and loco moco, creative bowls, long waits, and occasionally uneven...
• Waffle and Berry B+ · Breakfast and dessert cafe, Acai bowls — Destination for loaded waffles and acai bowls with warm, generous hospitality; terrific for families, but pricing and...
• The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood B+ · Steakhouse, Seafood — Skyline views, classic steakhouse fare, and lively piano bar energy; food and service can be excellent, but...
• King of Thai Boat Noodles Waikiki B+ · Thai restaurant, Noodle shop — Reliable, flavorful Thai comfort dishes with standout boat noodles in a casual Waikiki spot; expect moderate prices for...
• Steak Shack B+ · Counter-service steak plates, Takeout — Beachfront counter-service spot for simple steak and chicken plates with great views, strong popularity, long lines,...
• Pint and Jigger B+ · Gastropub, Bar — Creative whiskey-focused gastropub inside Ala Moana Hotel with standout cocktails and shareables; service is usually...
• Earls Kitchen + Bar - Waikiki B+ · Upscale-casual restaurant, Bar — Destination-worthy upscale-casual fusion spot with lively vibes, strong hospitality, and creative dishes, but expect...
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ B+ · Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku), Barbecue — Interactive Japanese BBQ in Waikiki with lively service and popular AYCE sets; great fun and solid meats, but pricing...
• Hiking Hawaii Cafe B · Cafe, Breakfast — Cheerful Waikiki cafe with standout breakfast burritos, acai bowls, and a cult-favorite Surfer Souffle; great vibes and...
• Sato Seafood B · Seafood restaurant, Poke bar — Fresh, Japanese-leaning poke and hand rolls with standout aburi salmon; small, mostly takeaway setup with variable...
• Munch N Brunch Food Truck - Breakfast & Coffee Shop B · Food truck, Breakfast — Creative breakfast burritos, tacos, and sweet plates from a lively Waikiki food truck; great flavors and friendly...
• Lulu's Waikiki B · Bar & grill, Breakfast restaurant — Beach-view bar and grill with lively vibes, big portions, and cocktails; food is generally tasty with standout local...
• Paia Fish Market Waikiki B · Seafood market-style eatery, Casual dining — Casual counter-service spot for fresh, simply cooked local fish with lines at peak times and solid value for Waikiki.
• Aloha Kitchen B · Breakfast restaurant, Cafe — Lively Waikiki breakfast spot known for souffle pancakes and loco moco, with long waits, cash quirks, and occasional...
• Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Hilton Hawaiian Village B · Seafood counter-service restaurant, Casual dining — Casual resort-side seafood with standout garlic shrimp and generous portions; counter-service convenience but outdoor...
• Heavenly Island Lifestyle B · Hawaiian & Brunch, Breakfast — Bright Waikiki cafe with island-leaning brunch and health-forward plates; food is flavorful with a few service...
• The Happy Hawaiian Cafe B · Breakfast cafe, Coffee shop — Casual counter-service breakfast in a tucked-away Waikiki courtyard serving fluffy pancakes, omelettes, and island...
• Sunny's Local Grind B · Breakfast and brunch, Cafe — Flavor-forward Waikiki cafe for hearty burritos and loco moco with limited seating, fast-casual service, and...
• Honolulu Noodle & Co. B · Taiwanese noodle house, Asian — Well-liked Taiwanese noodles and dumplings in Waikiki with light, beefy broths and bouncy noodles; value is...
• Castro's B · Latin American breakfast and lunch cafe, Cuban-inspired — Vibrant Cuban-inspired breakfast spot with photogenic plates, strong coffee, and big fruit sides; expect counter...
• ALOH Health Bar & Cafe B · Health-focused cafe, Breakfast and brunch — Bright Waikiki cafe for acai bowls, toasts, and specialty coffee; great for healthy breakfasts but service speed and...
• ALOHA MELT - Waikiki - B · American casual, Sandwich shop — Hole-in-the-wall grilled cheese spot delivering gooey, craveable melts and tomato soup with counter service; expect...
• Ruth's Chris Steak House B · Steakhouse, American — High-end chain steakhouse delivering sizzling steaks and polished celebrations in busy Waikiki, with strong highs but...
• Genius Lounge – Japanese & Hawaiian Dining B · Fusion restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Creative Japanese-Hawaiian izakaya with strong drinks and standout small plates; service can be slow and uneven, so go...
• Yard House B · Bar & grill, Sports bar — Bustling Waikiki sports-bar staple with a huge beer list, broad comfort-food menu, lively atmosphere, good kid options,...
• Hale Koa Luau B · Luau dinner show, Hawaiian — A well-organized military-affiliated luau with abundant food, lively performances, and strong family appeal; service is...
• San Paolo Restaurant B · Pizzeria with Brazilian rodizio-style service, Italian-Brazilian fusion — Creative Italian-Brazilian pizzeria with a rodizio-style all-you-can-eat experience and live music; excellent dough and...
• Tikis Grill & Bar B- · Bar & grill, Hawaiian — Destination-worthy Waikiki sunset spot with lively vibes, strong cocktails, and island-influenced plates; value leans...
• Cajun Crab Waikiki B- · Seafood boil restaurant, Casual dining — Lively Waikiki seafood-boil spot with bold sauces, big combos, and warm service; excellent for spicy seafood lovers but...
• Tlacuaches 808 B- · Mexican street food, Tacos — Casual counter-serve Mexican with very large portions, standout birria and carnitas, mixed service reports, and...
• Betty’s Burgers B- · Burger restaurant, Fast casual — Destination-worthy smash-style burgers at fair Waikiki prices, but expect counter service, occasional long waits, and a...
• Food truck park C+ · Food truck park, Outdoor dining — Large, lively Waikiki food truck hub with broad variety and family-friendly seating; food quality varies by truck,...
• Topped Waikiki 2.0(Korean Cuisine) C+ · Korean eatery with shave ice, Quick service — Affordable Korean bowls and creative shave ice from a walk-up window in Waikiki; good value but service inconsistency...
• Irish Rose Saloon C · Irish pub, Live music bar — Lively Waikiki-adjacent Irish-style saloon for drinks and live music with bring-your-own or nearby food, solid prices,...

Top Cuisines

• American — 9 restaurants
• Hawaiian — 6 restaurants
• Contemporary American — 3 restaurants
• Japanese — 3 restaurants
• Pacific Rim — 3 restaurants
• Seafood — 3 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 2 restaurants
• Cafe — 2 restaurants
• Asian fusion — 1 restaurants
• South Asian — 1 restaurants

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