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    Blue Water Shrimp

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BLUE WATER SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Justin N.

    What's better than eating by the beach? Eating some delicious garlic shrimp next to the beach would be a great answer! Blue water shrimp is right there and is an excellent choice if you're staying in the Hawaiian village. They have a variety of combo plates, but we got what they're known for, and weren't disappointed! There's a space outside the shop for quick eats, or you can simply walk 5 mins towards the beach. Service was great and food came out quick :)

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    Angela W.

    BWS is conveniently located inside Hawaiian Village where we are staying. Ordered online, picked up in about 20 min. One order of Opakpaka-- overcooked the delicate pink snapper...had perfectly cooked ones in Merrimans, so dried out not even sure if it's opakapaka fish? $1 for tiny 1/2 filled tartar sauce. Hubs had the Brazilian lobster tail-- he said it's not rubbery or chewy. Better stick with a more forgiving thicker fish filet like mahi-mahi or salmon. The shrimps look ok too. Their pineapple and coconut drinks are on most tables...we'll dine on site next time.

    Christine S.

    Found a true hidden gem. The menu offers a great variety of Hawaiian dishes, and we were in the mood for a burger. Hands down, it was the best burger we've had in Hawaii. I can't wait to try their loco moco and steak garlic shrimp next time. This place is such a vibe. Fresh pineapples everywhere, friendly smiles, and shaded outdoor seating tucked away in the alley behind the Hilton. Service was excellent. We ordered at the counter and assumed it was self-serve, but once we sat down they brought water and silverware, and our food was delivered straight to our table. We'll absolutely be back. This is now a must-visit every time we come to Hawaii.

    Gluten free menu
    Gretel Y.

    After traveling all day, my son and I didn't feel like venturing too far out of our hotel or driving anywhere for dinner. I wanted seafood and saw that Blue Water Shrimp was in the village just steps from our hotel. The restaurant was super busy and all the tables were taken, so we decided to get takeout. We were greeted as soon as we got to the counter and ordered the grilled mahi mahi, $25 from the gluten-free menu for me and the BBQ pork ribs, $24 for my son. We walked around the village while waiting for the food. Our buzzer buzzed in about 15-20 minutes alerting us that our food was ready. We took our food and headed back to our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised by the portions. They were a good size, especially for the prices. Even though they were to-go, the presentation was still nice. My son enjoyed his pork ribs, they seemed to fall off the bone. My grilled mahi mahi tasted fresh, but lacked flavor. I still are every bit of it, though. Both of our entrees came with a side of rice and small salad.

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    Rick H.

    Great service great food great little waiting and the fish was definitely fresh and a must try experience with a very pleasant afternoon Son) and a breeze

    Coconut
    Andrew T.

    Stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village where this restaurant is located, and it was a great find to get seafood for a very fair price. It's a fast casual establishment, where you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Very cozy spot with outdoor tables for you to enjoy your food, and the food is fresh and delicious! I got the surf and turf was not disappointed. Their service is also great and flexible--a friend changed his side from salad to fries, and they did it without an issue (also not a listed option as a side either!) They also have fresh coconut as a drink!

    Garlic Shrimp
    Kim T.

    BWS is conveniently located in the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We got the garlic shrimp to share. Each plate comes with corn, rice, and salad. The corn really tastes like canned corn... However, the shrimp is pretty good. Garlicy and creamy/buttery. Service is really quick, they take your order at the counter and then will find you a seat. Taking one star off as I feel like the menu prices are quite steep... I think our place was close to $30 after tax and tip which is a lot. Their pineapple fruit and smoothies look super tasty but also run $10-15 which is kinda a lot. All good though, great option if you're staying in the village.

    Coconut shrimp (left), Scallops (middle), BBQ chicken (right)
    Arielle A.

    Blue Water Shrimp was our first stop after landing in Hawaii. Originally we were going to eat here, but it was packed so we opted for to go. No biggie since our hotel, Hilton Hawaiian Village, was walking distance. We ordered the coconut shrimp, scallops, and BBQ chicken (kids meal). All the food hit the spot. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the rice paired really well with the main courses. We devoured everything and our stomachs were very happy that night.

    Garlic shrimp plate
    Melanie M.

    This little hole in the wall is amazing. Went here during both of my trips to Honolulu while staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Both times we were so satisfied from the ordering, to the presentation of the plates (great portions) to the taste!! Every dish looks absolutely amazing and everyone that I have had is just that!

    Pineapple Smoothie
    Gina N.

    Blue Water Shrimp was our first stop after a grueling 8 hour flight, and I am happy to say that we 100% choose the right restaurant to bring us back to life. I'd never had Hawaiian food prior to this and authetic or not - this place was DELICIOUS. UGH. So good. It's not fancy or high-end, but the humble ingredients boast of color, aroma, and most importantly: flavor. Just look at the dishes - they are beautiful and taste just as good as they look. In the spirit of being on vacation in Hawaii, of course we had to order pineapple smoothies as well. They literally carve out a pineapple, blend the meat and serve it back in the pinepple. Another nail on the head. Super refreshing, very sweet, all natural. This restarant was also conveniently located on our hotel grounds: the Hilton Hawaii Village. Check, check, check. This was a great way to start off our vaction and remains one of my favorite restaurants we made it to on Oahu.

    Shrimp And Steak!!
    Al Z.

    Santiago, Magnola and gang are very friendly. Food is so good and prices are great!!!!! Big portions! Kudos!!

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    Quick friendly service. Food is delicious. We hade bbq chicken and ribs. Highly recommend

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    Great seafood! Delicious busy so order early also great portions . We went back several times during our vacation.

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    Surprisingly good option. Seared ahi and spicy ahi poke was solid. Poke had an unexpected kick. Would come back.

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    Bland and basically mall, food court food. Servers are rude about seating but the food was kinda gross.

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    The food and service was great. I didn't like being charged 3% service fee for using my credit card.

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    Ask the Community - Blue Water Shrimp

    Do you charge to the HHV room account?

    Hi i don't think they do. However, I suggest contacting the restaurant to confirm. Enjoy!

    Gluten free options?

    Skip the rice and replace w salad w your protein. Enjoy!

    Do they have lobster roll?

    No, they do not.

    Is here BYOB? How much is the carry on fee?

    No you can't BYOB

    Do we need reservations for 6 people?

    It's wasn't that kind of restaurant. You order at the window and sit at tables outside. If they are all taken you wait. That's how it was in May.

    Can you see the Friday night fireworks from this restaurant?

    No, it's location is down a side alley in the Hawaiian Village and fireworks are behind

    Do they take reservations?

    I was there a couple months ago and they said first come first served. But it didn't take very long to get a seat.

    Looking for a good seafood restaurant in Waikiki.Any recommendations?

    Definitely recommend the Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood. One of the cheapest in town - very relaxed dining outside - really fresh seafood - and you can bring along your own bottle of wine?

    Do you have a current menu I could peruse through please?

    They have a menu on their website. They have combo meals with steak and fish/shrimp or a single meal with shrimp, fish, steak or poke.

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    Carl Og3 Burger Shop

    Carl Og3 Burger Shop

    4.4
    (244 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Delicious burger! Juicy, flavorful, soft buns. This is what they do and really all they do at this…read moreyakiniku place during lunch time. Great service. Option to sit at the counter which makes it easier for solo diners. Food came out hot and pretty fast. The place seemed a little dated but nonetheless looked clean enough. Limited parking during busy lunch hours so come here off-peak times!

    Placed my order at 1:20 PM, and the online estimate said it would be ready by 1:45 PM. I arrived…read morearound 1:35 PM and was told I was a little early, but that the host would let the kitchen know I had arrived. Along with two other people waiting for takeout, there were also about five parties dining in still waiting for their food. I ended up receiving my order at 1:57 PM. For a single burger, that felt like a pretty long wait -- especially after already waiting inside the restaurant for around 20 minutes with no updates. If an order is given a pickup time, it should ideally be ready or close to ready by then. That was definitely the biggest downside of the experience. The burger itself was good, though not quite worth the 40-45 minute wait overall. I ordered the Umami Wagyu Cheeseburger. It had good flavor, but it was pretty messy, and honestly, I couldn't really tell much of a difference from regular beef. I'm not sure the "wagyu" aspect added much for me personally. I'm usually a very patient person, but this experience left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. I can only imagine how long the dine-in customers were waiting. I'm glad I had the chance to try it, but I'm not sure if I'd come back.

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    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger

    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger

    4.0
    (751 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Ah, W&M, how we missed you! I'm so glad you're still around. Given the number of long-time business…read morethat have closed down for one reason or another, it was wonderful to find W&M still going strong. As usual parking is a little challenging since there's only about 5 stalls but the service is quick, so the cars move in and out pretty fast. This is one of the best places for a teri burger. Double Onion Royal is my fave. Their fries are those thick crinkle ones. So good! FPO loves the Green River. We took our feast to Wailupe Beach Park and scarfed. Good times!

    I don't remember W&M burger being THIS good. The reason I decided to revisit was because I saw…read moretheir guava cheesecake post on Instagram and lowkey just wanted to come for the dessert...but ended up ordering all kinds of other things. I don't know who needs to hear this but In-N-Out is just not that good lol. W&M does it super simple yet so good. I got a cheeseburger with mayo and my bf got the HAL special. Both were 10/10. Fries were also golden brown and super crispy--didn't even need sauce or ketchup. We also picked up a couple guava cheesecakes and pumpkin crunch, which didn't disappoint. We came on a Saturday and there were a few people in front of us, but the food came out super fast. We also witnessed the new mural being painted across their wall, which is a work of art in itself. Sorry, didn't get too many good photos because I ate before my camera did (and didn't even get a picture of my dessert).

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    Goodfella Burger

    Goodfella Burger

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

    I honestly couldn't fathom rating this place poorly because the people working here are just the…read moresweetest, so I'll just take off 1 star. The place is very hard to locate, due to the lack of good signage, but it's in the shopping center right next to the Lobster King. Parking is very difficult too, so maybe have another person with you who can order and wait for the food. I'm not going to lie, the wait time for the food is extremely long for just burgers and fries--took more than 30 minutes--but please keep in mind this is a small business. I think there were only 2 or 3 people working, an auntie, uncle, and a younger guy who I believe was cooking. The food looked so beautiful but everything was too salty and the patties were way too charred, which I'm hoping was a one off thing. I did DM them on social media shortly after picking up our order and they said it was an off day. They offered for me to come back one day so they can make things right, but I don't know if I'll have the time to swing by anytime soon. I truly hope this business does well, they are the sweetest people I've met in the last few months, and I wish them nothing but the best. I hope others have a better experience than I did. I mean look at how beautiful their burgers are!

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    Kalihi Beer

    Kalihi Beer

    4.5
    (132 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Their rueben is the best I've had, it's huge! Lots of meat, great fresh and fluffy rye bread, and…read morenot a heaping amount of thousand island. It was perfect. I absolutely love the food, the staff, and the beer! Not to mention, it is quiet and pretty chill. Just a nice place to hang out with friends for a beer.

    (Drank/Dined 05/13/23 SA @ 3:00pm and 05/31/23 WE @ 6:00pm): This edge of town was brewing some…read morekiller beer! Kalihi Beer was the next brewery in my exploration of the burgeoning craft brewery industry on the Hawaiian Islands but specifically on O'ahu this time around. I loved beer to no end and made two visits purely by coincidence. Formerly Broken Boundary Brewery, was there enough for a return trip!? PURCHASE Smash Burger w/Chips ($13.50): A beef patty, bacon jam, melted cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pickle chips, and chipotle aioli between a lightly toasted bun served with a side of potato chips, this was a simple burger but nothing special and pricey https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=G4fUACRXGM51RyDrD3f_Sw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Pop Top Kölsch 5.4% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.00): Fruity, malty, and crisp - an easy drink https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WKUMNxlR8oEhc4tOnbcaRg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Ginger Ginger Irish Red Ale 4.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Ginger, malty, and refreshing - medicinal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jIalBAZy97WD8jTUDMLTpg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Everybody's Devil Belgian Tripel 8.8% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Banana, bready, and tropical - a heavy beer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cWz26qqHHlFM_t_eo192EQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. None The Wiser Pale Lager 5.2% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.50): Light, malty, and clean - another easy brew https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BGtSwztPCCDT6Rra_re1Ng&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Hi Fi West Coast IPA 6.9% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Citrus, hoppy, and crisp - it's in the weeds https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bBVKNlUHJFLjn_6cNL3kDw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. DIY Porter 5.1% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Chocolatey, roasted, toffee - a lovely mouthfeel sensation https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PEuHfxpje6mjyij0hpgcgg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Bread Pudding Dessert 6.8% ABV 4floz Taster ($3.50): Cinnamon, pastry, and sugary sweet - simply too much https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rQj_1An7EtRblgqSt8VTdA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Steel Blue Zipped Up Hoodie ($59.95): Soft and comfortable, I wished the logo included "Kalihi, Hawaii" has a geographic reference point for those unfamiliar with Hawaii https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Q9FDNr7akJB_fRWYjKiwPw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Bierfurdrinkin Munich Style Hefeweizen 5.9% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.50): Citrusy, malty, and metallic - prost https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fhk029KiJRKzuNIUDea70g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Mangolden Hour Fruited Sour 4.6% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.50): Fruity, mango, and sour - you had me at mango https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pnYSXlUjTUqpX_Gi9VQpLQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Ginger Hard Seltzer 4.1% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Light, ginger, and crisp - that tingling feeling https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Gr88pclrQi9Wn-lNKmKSfQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Round Logo Stickers ($3.00 x2): I loved stickers and enjoyed placing them at other breweries to spread the love https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Z27MJSvq_s9Yitx0_d24IA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! SERVICE I easily found a seat at the bar, warmly greeted by a woman then later by young energetic staff members (Sarah!), and the beers came out quick and easy with a smile. All was good - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) No onsite parking, but there are plenty of spots along the main drag of Moowaa St. and the surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located in an industrial area inside a large warehouse-type structure, there was plenty of inside seating that utilized both barstools and chairs/tables throughout https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wfMHyB9biv8cNBcx662M5g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, a section for special events https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=437IamG4bKpajhXpQDF1Sw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, hardly any wall decorations, and a visible beer menu hung up on a wall https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kJTAxZZzXI-DfxL6PCs52A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. There was one TV while cool indie rock music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6zpU2FaaOg2_-SzOfw3agg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Kalihi Beer was a hit with me! The patrons were awesome, prices were comparable, service very friendly, beers were tasty but wished they had more variety, and the food options were very limited. This was also a family and pet-friendly (events on certain nights) place. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $145.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

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