Places to eat when in Waikiki

Cheryl Lee • April 26, 2025

Vacations are the perfect time to indulge—whether it's a melt-in-your-mouth Beef Wellington or an endless seafood buffet piled high with crab legs. Adventurous hikers might opt for quick bites like beer-battered fish tacos or wood-fired pizzas before grabbing their snorkel gear and heading to the beach. 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). hmac247waikiki.com



Mariposa

Award-winning restaurant open for lunch until mid afternoon. Dinner Fri and Sat. Serves appetizers, sandwiches, unique salads, entrees and house-made desserts. In Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Center. Mariposa



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


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


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