Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki

4.0 (827 reviews)

ModerateCocktail Bars, Hawaiian, Tiki Bars

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Paul B.

Went to this spot on recommendation of a DL flight attendant. They have live music at 7p. Got here at 600p and was dead. By 7p pretty rocking. The band plays oldies and are are more than competitive! It's a dive bar in paradise! Down the block is Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany's... you get the neighborhood. Ordered the Real Pina Colada served in a real pineapple and were fantastic! Ok at $26 they should be and were. Started with calamari. A little rubbery but still ate them! Their horseradish cocktail sauce made them a lot better. Then ordered a Mai Tai. When in the islands! Y Not! It was not the most memorable I have had. Would pass I future. The Hawaiian fish and chips were plentiful but more importantly just plain Outstanding! The garlic shrimp also excellent. If you are looking for "fancy" this ain't it. But fun it is!

Eowyn K.

We went on the rainiest of Fridays, trying to make the best of the storm. The servers had raincoats, and despite the rain, kindness and smiles. We had drinks in pineapples and excellent chicken "stripes". The live music was excellent.

Priyanka S.

We decided to come to Cuckoo after a night of lazing on the beach and it was surprising one of the few bars that was open past 8:30pm. At first sight the bar looks super fun and inviting, almost looking like a themed tiki bar. There was no line surprisingly however and we were seated instantly but inside there were tons of people and a live performance taking place which made the atmosphere too loud to have a conversation. Once we were seated we decided to order a Pina colada and share as well as some onion rings. Unfortunately the onion rings fell flat and were overly battered, and the Pina colada while aesthetic and served in a whole pineapple, lacked flavor and was not that sweet. We ended up heading out pretty soon after the drink/bites were done as we could barely have a conversation and hear each other. We left quite unsatisfied after the experience and ended up ordering some uber eats to our hotel later, as most places near us were closed.

Arri M.

Came here for the fruit pineapple pina colada and it was perfect! The service was great and the ambiance is really nice especially with the live music!

Drew F.

If you are crazing a fresh and hard hitting pina colda Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki is a must for your next trip to Honolulu !!! They serve it in a full size pineapple fresh from the island so you get that irresistible fresh pineapple and refreshing coconut with dark and light rum. The food hit the spot as well with the spicy garlic shrimp having a lot of flavor and the jalapeño poppers were fried perfect and felt like a Super Bowl party exactly what I was craving. This place is all about the island vibes with a casual and fun environment with live music and a friendly service that got me what I needed quickly. I will be back next time I'm in Waikiki !!

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Lulu W.

Tourist here: I have no complaints... We had no wait time, service was incredible fast, and the food was fresh... it's a Fun vibe inside or I guess I should say outside as it's just a bunch of tents... we got the calamari, fish and chips, coconut shrimp which all was soo good... I might have to say the fish and chips was by far the best.. they used sea bass and had a light buttery flavored batter.. I also got the virgin pina colada and it was soo good, more pineapple flavored which I was down with... Highly recommend, esp to get away from all the resort people..

Jhanelle B.

Lilly is amazing!! Soo nice.. Amazing bartender! 10/10 recommend. Drinks are soo good. The place is wonderfully decorated w a live band! Highly recommend visiting

Sandy W.

Such an Amazing Experience coming here, the food was Delicious also the drinks were Good! This is such a great place to go with friends little one enjoyed it! But not my daughter with Autism it was to loud and overstimulating for her. We came here with family so we didnt just want to leave, my daughter did eventually start liking it but just a heads up to anyone with noise sensitive kiddo it is loud. But other than that there live music and the band was playing good music ! Really enjoyed my experience here!!! And really good service they automatically added there tip which wasn't a big problem for us because we didnt have a big party lol

Will M.

Seemed to be the only dive bar in Waikiki beach. Good live music and fun cocktails even in a pineapple. Garlic shrimp was better than expected. The fried food didn't have much taste to it.

Kyle C.

Great location downtown quaint little dive spot with great music. Service was absolutely outstanding. The food was pretty good for the price. I got the spicy poke bowl and my wife got the teriyaki chicken rice bowl. Both were delicious.

Iryna N.

Pretty nice place. We went around 5pm and it was pretty empty. Food is good and drinks are tasty. It is not a fancy place at all though, chairs are plastic, cups for cocktails are plastic. However what I liked were sauces. Many big bottles so you don't have to ask for refills.

May W.

Great vibes overall! This is what I would imagine a tiki bar in Oahu. There's a live band that plays 1-2 hours before closing. It's pretty idealistically located 1-2 walking distance min away from the main tourist streets. There are many tables and it's great for groups and couples to wind down for the night but to keep a good buzz for the night. Great bar food and curated drinks to fit the tiki theme. Blue Hawaiian: On the light sweeter side. More of an alcoholic pineapple flavor. Mai Tai: Sweeter than the blue Hawaiian. Great fruity and safe drink to get if you want a sweeter alcohol. Very refreshing!

Luisa R.

One of my favorite nights on the island, and that's saying a lot. Whenever you want to take a break from the phenomenal fancy bites on the island, this is the place to unwind for some great bar food and live band! The pina colada in a pineapple is a MUST! One of the best pinas I've ever had and they definitely don't skimp on the alcohol like other places.

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Andrew H.

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Live music? Yup. Coconut shrimp, right out of the frier? Yup. a Maitai to keep you going? Yup. thats enough Yups for a visit? Yup. read more

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Sascha K.

1 more Yup for the road.

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Doug H.

4 months ago

My and my wife each had the pineapple filled pina coladas. Worst pina colada I've ever had. $26 is way overpriced. I got an $8 frozen pina colada at Waikiki Brewing company. They were excellent! read more

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Sascha K.

Sorry your experience wasn't good but we stand by our real pina…

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Brianna B.

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Outdoor bar with live music. Strict no dancing rule, which they announced too often. If I'm spending $20-$25 for a tiki drink in this type of atmosphere, I would expect it not to come in a plastic solo cup. We came, we had a drink, we left. Service was mediocre. Definitely a tourist trap. Meh. read more

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Sascha K.

We thank you that you came, had a drink and left.

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Sheila K.

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This bar/restaurant is pretty cute. Lots of areas to take pictures. We ordered the Mai Tai, a rum coffee, and a Pina colada in a pineapple for only $25! The place needs some TLC...plastic chairs, plastic water cups, etc. But the drinks were tasty and not too expensive. read more

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Sascha K.

We think we're pretty cute. Thanks for saying so. We'll work on the…

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Susie O.

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Drinks were very good. Definitely tasted like fresh fruit was used in their drinks. NOT watered down at all. They had live music playing at 9pm and band was such a vibe! Great live music! read more

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Sascha K.

All true. Thanks for saying so.

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Joe C.

10 months ago

Live music is awesome, but what's this nonsense about no dancing?!?? I hop it changes. This is 2025 post covid

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Sascha K.

Unfortunately, we are not licensed to operate as a dance club nor are…

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Brendon P.

8 months ago

I sat at the bar, and there was visible bird feces along with rainwater on the portion of the bar I was sitting at. It's somewhat uncovered so it happens. I told the bartender that there was bird poop on the bar, and she says it's from the rain. I said no, there's also poop on the bar. She took a dish rag and started smearing the poop all over the bar. I walked out after that and didn't order anything. read more

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Gfk K.

5 months ago

Had 4 mixed drinks ended up leaving 80$. Drinks are over priced, band was cool. Too loud to have a conversation.

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Sascha K.

We appreciate you coming in. Music stops at 10 so conversation is…

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Joe F.

1 year ago

Got there at 7:00 no wait at all Ordered the piña colada which came it a pineapple it was pretty good a lot of pineapple flavor and I prefer the coconut flavor but still great. The Ambiance was the best part of the restaurant the was a live band playing and the were playing great music like Tennessee whiskey and a some island classics the lead singer had a great voice. I ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl it was okay the chicken was good but not just enough sauce the rice was pretty dry but luckily they had bottles of sauce and one of them of a poke sauce and tasted great. The menu was a bit small and not much variety If you are looking to have some drinks and a good time this is the place. read more

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Love it when there's a happy ending to the story. "If you are…

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Amanda N.

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Stumbled upon this place walking back to our hotel and I heard music and saw bright lights. We checked out the menu and saw they had pina colada in a pineapple! Say no more! We got seated and to my surprise it was a live music band with a singer. They were really good too! They have a tipping jar, so support them! My boyfriend isn't a drinker, but he enjoyed his tiki colada. The pina colada is a bit pricey approx 20ish dollars, but there's a lot of it & it's refreshing! Def worth it. We ordered calamari as a snack and it was perfectly breaded. If you want a fun night with some good throwback jams, come here! read more

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Sascha K.

Yep, we have bright lights, live music. Glad our marketing plans are…

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Sy L.

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After a long flight, We stumbled upon this spot looking for some food and drinks in walking distance from the hotel. We were greeted by the best waitress ever. She let us know which drinks were the strongest. We ordered two cocktails, beef loco moco( my 1st time trying this dish. Was not sure what to expect but it was flavorful ) and coconut shrimp. There was a live band playing . The atmosphere was laid back and everyone seemed to be happy, drinking, and enjoying the awesome band. read more

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We appreciate you coming in and trying the Loco Moco and the coconut…

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Glen N.

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This parking lot bar is more Rosalito than Waikiki. More hola than aloha. More Ensanada than malasada. Basically, it's Kiauana (Hawaiian Tijuana). And, it seems like a tourist trap, unauthentic and flashy, with $22 drinks served in pineapples. BUT, the place is incredibly unpretentious, lively, goofy, with a huge menu and friendly servers. Best of all: live, free music. We stayed long enough to hear covers of Bruno Mars, Eagles, Chaka Khan, Smashing Pumpkins, Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Lady Gaga. If I had a cover band, I'd call it Poi George, Lei Lady Lei, the Lavabirds, or Spam Smith. read more

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Sascha K.

An interesting and well written review. We'll take credit for…

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Jen M.

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Drinks are a bit pricey and not that strong. The coconut shrimp is a must get, 10/10. The atmosphere is alright, depends on the live band and crowd. Customer service was fast and friendly. read more

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Sascha K.

We appreciate the patronage.

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Bonnie M.

6 months ago

Cute little tiki bar with live music! Great atmosphere and French fries. Cocktails were yummy!!!

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Sascha K.

and the customers are delightful.

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Pei Ting L.

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This was one of the most tourist trap and unpleasant bars I've ever gone to. My friends and I were in the mood for a late night drink and wanted to explore the bars around Waikiki. We stumbled upon this bar since we were drawn in by the music and colorful lights - which seemed like a fun bar to hang out at, plus they had a pina colada in a pineapple. The moment we stepped foot in, we we were hit with regret and reminded that we should not be captivated by appearances only. The music inside was jarring; we could barely hear the server or each other. The music only gave us a painstaking headache. The drinks, one word - terrible. We ordered the pina colada and the mai tai. The mai tai tasted like medicine and unlike any of the other mai tais that I had before. It was super unpleasant to drink. The pina colada was average and was just slightly better than the mai tai. Honestly, just overpriced and a tourist trap. We would have rather paid that price at a different bar with actually good drinks. read more

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Berenice S.

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They will seat you right away and take your order on time too. The food is bland and the calamari was over cooked. My husband was not a fan of the Loco Moco... I did enjoy the blended virgin pineapple drink though! There's live music but absolutely NO dancing is allowed... weird but ok!! Took a really long time to get our check closed out. read more

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Sascha K.

Food reviews are hard to respond to because it is so subjective. We…

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Jose G.

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Was walking around looking for a drink and a bite. This place caught our attention because of the live music and lounge vibes. Great MaiTai in my honest opinion Read some reviews about the drinks "ToO wAtErEd DoWn" QUIT BABYSITTING YOUR DRINK! or "DrInK iS tOo StRoNg" STIR, DONT USE THE STRAW & DRINK! ‍ Team was attentive so no problem there! Hoping to be back soon to enjoy more drinks and live music. read more

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Sascha K.

We hope you come back too. Loved your "watered down" and "too…

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Angie V.

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Checked out this place first time for their cocktails that they serve in the pineapple. It was fine. Didn't like the food though. read more

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Sascha K.

Bummer that you didn't like the food but appreciate that you came in…

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Trewen W.

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Nice tiki bar in waikiki! Came by on a friday night, group of 4 we just shared two pina coladas. Absolutely delicious. Great ratio of liquor and pineapple blend with it. Great for a nice warm night out too! Great vibes and the service was friendly. Definitely would come back and try some of their food next time too! read more

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Sascha K.

Looking forward to seeing you again. Skip the sharing next time.

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Mypang T.

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I thought I'd come by for a beer. The bar area is super small and only fits about 4-5 people, lol. I wouldn't recommend this place for a beer, lol. It was a bit awkward with a drunk guy walking around and bumping into people, lol. The inside and outside of this place is super fun though! Super touristy, lol. There was a woman performing and singing and she was so great! It could be fun as a group. read more

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Sascha K.

Hopefully the drunk guy was not your waiter....Hope you enjoyed the…

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Lauren G.

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Stumbled upon this place they had a live band which was really nice. The service is kinda slow but someone comes around eventually. The drinks were just ok. The fish and chips are good The poke bowl was a little salty The coconut shrimp was good And the sample platter was good. read more

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Sascha K.

We will back off on the salt on our Poke bowl....

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A nicely decorated Tiki bar with a pretty decent pina colada served in a full pineapple. It was a nice way to get out in Waikiki during the night, and the service is good but nothing to write home about. It was a nice place to spend a little bit of time hanging out. read more

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Sascha K.

Glad you enjoyed it enough to write about it.

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Olaf Z.

1 year ago

Ok so I get this is a local dive bar. That checks out, cool ambiance. I also recognize this is downtown Waikiki, so can't expect too cheap. But. Here you get both: dive bar vibes with price tags equivalent to a non dive bar restaurant. So which one is it? If a mai tai is 20$, then make it at least comparable to Mai Tais at other locations for the same price. If on the other hand this is a dive bar, then the prices should reflect that. Plastic cups and their definition of a Mai Tai was so below what we got for paying the same price at two different locations around that area, that it's hard to let this one pass as not a tourist trap. Also. The menu has literal spelling mistakes. Lager spelled "larger", and there's a "Lorem Ipsum" written on one of the graphics. Kinda shows the level of attention to detail.. service was ok for a dive bar. The no dancing sign was such a blow until we read reviews with the manager explaining why it's there.. I get the no license reasoning, but seeing a dozen rules and regulations on laminated papers as you walk in was not a good sign. We stayed for one round and left. 4.0 rating is imo too high. Such a potential for a really vibey place, they just gotta work on execution, quality to price ratio. read more

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Sascha K.

We like to think of our selves as a mom and pop tiki bar but we…

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Amy C.

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I wanted to go to a place that had live music so that's how we ended up here at Cuckoo Coconuts. I was originally thinking of booking a luau, but we did a luau once before so... I think the next best thing is to go to a place where there's live music. It'll be fun and definitely less expensive. The place is cute in that it's decked out in tiki decor. The staff is friendly and attentive. My sis and I got a Hawaiian burger to share, and we both got a piña colada in a pineapple. Of course, the drinks looks bomb because it's in a pineapple, but dang...the drink was very strong. We both couldn't finish it due to the strong alcohol. Lol.. if you like your drinks strong, then you would like this. I should have gone with a mocktail version. Haha but it's okay. The band that night was great! We had an enjoyable time. The burger was pretty good; I tend to like my burger with cheese. The Hawaiian one doesn't have cheese, but we got it to try since hey we're in Hawaii. Makes sense right? Lol.. the fries were delish though. If I were to go again, I would pick other items, but the atmosphere was fun. :) read more

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Sascha K.

I'm not sure we're the next best thing to a luau but we'll settle for…

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Kristine R.

7 months ago

What a sweet place! The staff is super friendly, the food came out fast and it was delicious! We ordered the shrimp, burger, salad and bowl - all were pounded! Even came on live music night and it was really good too. Definitely make a stop here! read more

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Sascha K.

Loved your review. Thank you.

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L G.

8 months ago

Man oh man did I want to love this bar. First of all, the ambience and live music is amazing. Where it falls short is that it's WAY overpriced and service was not that great. We never got water refills. To upgrade a drink to a pineapple was $7, and we got 6 small onions rings for $9.. meaning they were 1.50 a slice of onion in batter... that's INSANE. read more

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Sascha K.

But, but, but....it's Waikiki.... and the psychiatrist certificate…

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John D.

8 months ago

Great music, atmosphere and food. Close to hotels shopping and all the attractions of downtown Waikiki.

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Sascha K.

...says a customer with good taste...

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Dan H.

1 year ago

no doubt the best pina colada ever!!!!!! 1 of the best $26 Ive ever spent. Really fun place with great music

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Sascha K.

Said by an awesome customer.

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Irene L.

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I was unable to reply to the most recent response I received from the business manager of this place, so I am updating my review. Her response sounded very sarcastic. Her comment is unnecessary, especially if you are trying to attract new customers. My review is still the same as before. The food was not great, the drinks were not good, but the music was awesome. I am sad to see that I was not the only one that received a sarcastic comment from one of the owners here on Yelp. read more

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Sascha K.

We agree with you. Give us a try for ok burgers, decent pina…

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Hanah M.

3 years ago

Food: got cheese fries. They did not disappoint. Who can be mad at fries covered in nacho cheese sauce? Not me. Service: quick Ambiance: this place is cute! Keep in mind though that it's literally covered by sun umbrellas so if it rains there's going to be puddles. Drinks: the drinks are pretty strong! My friends got the whole pineapple pina colada which they said was very intense and probably could do without having the pineapple stem because you can stab your eyes haha but it was a very cute presentation nonetheless. read more

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Sascha K.

Lord knows we would not want any eye injuries. It would make it…

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Devin B.

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I go Cuckoo for Cuckoo Coconuts!! While visiting Waikiki I assumed this was just a bar and didn't give it much thought but on our last night after getting the kids settled down we decided to give it a go and found out the hard way this is more than a Tiki bar. It's a full fledge restaurant and family friendly!! The high energy space is packed with Tiki decor, live band and good vibes!! The drinks were tiki bar drinks, STRONG!! They don't skimp on the alcohol and give you exactly what you pay for! With fresh blended fruit mixtures to add it you feel less guilty grabbing that second round! I can't wait to come back bring the entire family especially to try the loco moco burger!! read more

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Sascha K.

Yippee, we look forward to seeing you and the kids. We even have…

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Julia W.

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tropical dive bar with fun live music! classic American bar foods. Tropical cocktails are fun & typical price for the tourist area of Waikiki read more

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Sascha K.

We think "kitchy" describes it, but "dive" bar works, although when I…

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I only got the Tiki Colada here to just try it out. It's definitely on the stronger side so woohoo. They charge 5$ more for the same drink to be served in a pineapple lol. Cute place, love the decor and the live performances at 4pm. read more

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Nevaeh B.

1 year ago

Don't be fooled by the lights. The food was so bland and the music was way too loud. My partner and I couldn't hear each other or the server. The drinks are almost $20 for a clear solo cup of liquor and soda. read more

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Sascha K.

We're not trying to fool anyone but thanks for giving us a try.

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Would say a big plus to this place is the great, live music- except due to insurance reasons, there is no dancing allowed. That's fine, I didn't come to dance. But I can see how this can deter customers. The menu is your typical bar food, but obviously over priced. For instance, we ordered some seafood platter that includes calamari, coconut shrimp, and breaded fish over a "bed of fries." The cost for this platter was $19. The fries tasted like a frozen bag of fries and we had 2 coconut shrimp on the platter. Lol. I think 3 small pieces of fish and maybe 3-4 breaded calamari. Not worth the price in my opinion. Can't vouch for the drinks because we didn't have any alcohol. Wouldn't recommend this place unless you are just really looking for live music and don't mind over paying for your food food. The restaurant itself has a fun design. Lots of seating which probably allows you to be seated almost immediately. Easy to find the location of the place as well. Not sure of the parking or bathroom situation because I did not use either of those. read more

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This place is an amazing hole in the street. We came in a Sunday and the live entertainment was so good!! The drinks were also super good. We had the Java Lava and the Hawaiin Tango and we recommend both! This is an establishment that is at risk due to covid restrictions so if you're around, visit! And do your part to make sure these businesses are able to reopen. Thank you to all the staff and Lily and her dj! read more

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3 years ago

We loved this place. We visited this place twice during our stay but we enjoyed during the weekend than a week day. The wait time is really long. We almost waited for 45-50 mins to get a table. During weekend the wait was around 15mins. The live music fabulous during the weekend. I really wish there was dancing allowed! The crowd was of a mixed age group, which was fun to vibe with. The drinks are really delicious! Especially the drink in a pineapple! There aren't much options for vegetarians. The food was fine. Not too great nor too bad. The items marked spicy are really spicy and we enjoyed it. The service here is very slow. Food and drinks took for ever to be served. During rush hours, the service is all over the place. We got our food mixed up couple times & a dish was forgotten too! If you ask fir anything extra (eg, sub something or extra sauce etc), be prepared to be charged even if it ain't on the menu. Wish they would inform while we make our request. But overall, we would definitely go back to this place just for the vibe & the pineapple drink :) read more

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Liked the live music, location & tiki decor. Service was fine, food ok. Drinks in a pineapple were really nice with a large fresh pineapple. Mai Tai was too sweet for me. Especially liked the female band playing. It sounds like it is open every day at 5 pm unless it's raining. Parking at Waikiki Shopping Plaza is your best bet. read more

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Food was just ok, but reasonably priced. Drinks more on the expensive side but strong. Music was great, service was mediocre. All of that said I would come again. We had a good time and met some new friends. Good vibes here. read more

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Dive bar with live music! We came on February 13 at 9:30 PM. The lady singing was sooooo good! As far as the drinks, Mai Tai was yummy but the pina colada was probably the worst I've had. It was warm, zero ice blended with it and all the ingredients were separated in the cup upon arriving to the table. They have an open bar where you can see how they are making it and she just pulled it from a blender that looks like it's been sitting there for a couple hours. However, I didn't let that drink ruined my mood, it was a very good atmosphere! read more

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333 Royal Hawaiian Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
Waikiki
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(808) 926-1620
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http://www.cuckoococonutswaikiki.com

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Hours

What time does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki open?

Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki close?

Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki take Bitcoin?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not take Bitcoin.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki take credit cards?

Yes, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have catering options?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not have catering options.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have a drive thru?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not have a drive thru.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have a happy hour?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not have a happy hour.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki serve alcohol?

Yes, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki serves alcohol. Full Bar

Services

Is Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki by appointment only?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have TVs?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have bike parking?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not have bike parking.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki has outdoor seating options.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have parking?

Yes, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki is wheelchair accessible.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki allow outdoor smoking?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki have free WiFi?

No, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Hawaiian Tropical Drinks including but not limited to Drinks in Pineapples and Coconuts. Hawaiian food and Local favorites like Loco Moco, Garlic shrimp, seafood baskets,Traditional Lau Lau plates. Burgers and other grilled foods. Hawaiian Burger! Free entertainment every night from 7pm to 10 pm.

History

Established in 2011.

Waikiki's Outdoor Tiki Bar Oasis. Previously known as Tiki Town in the old International Market Place.

Meet the Business Owner: Abby and Sascha K.

Abby Kuhn and Rick McCall are business owners and Sascha Kuhn is business manager.

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Are they requiring proof of vaccination/ negative test results to dine?

Yes they are, plus a few distancing rules and no dancing allowed.

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Are they requiring proof of vaccination or negative test results?

Proof of vaccination only.

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Is it 18+?

Kids are welcome!

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We had a great time at Cuckoo's a couple years ago. I seem to remember it was an outdoor bar/restaurant. Are they open right now for guest?

Yes!

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Moku Kitchen

I was in the mood for a mai tai, so I did a quick Yelp search and we headed out last Friday night…read moreto catch the legendary happy hour at Moku Kitchen. It completely lived up to the hype! They have awesome daily and late-night happy hour specials with incredible deals on appetizers and pizzas. It was a packed Friday night, so if you want a standard table, make sure you make a reservation ahead of time! We didn't have one, and it was a 30-minute wait for a table. Instead, we waited by the bar and snagged the next available seats after about 20 minutes, which actually turned out to have a fantastic, lively vibe! Now, let's talk about what we really came for. You absolutely cannot leave here without trying the famous Monkeypod Mai Tai with that iconic honey-lilikoi foam on top. It is so unbelievably good that my husband and I ended up ordering two each! For food, the happy hour pizzas are an absolute steal. It was an awesome first experience, and we will definitely be back!

Clean, consistent, great location. Full service bar and great menu with healthy options... staff is…read moreon point... conveniently located. Kakaako top spot for sure!!! Try there their other place Monkey Pod and Merrimans!

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Sherri M.

11 years ago

Oh my god, just came back from a visit to Oahu, Hawaii. I visited this bar and grill there is also kiosks with retail items, shave ice booths and a lot more. Its like the former International Market Place, which unfortunately closed recently I understand this bar and owners had a Bar and Grill at the international marketplace that was also fabulous. It was called Tiki Town. This new bar Cuckoo Coconut's is even more elaborate. The service is great the drinks are elaborate , Delicious with a large variety of unique mixed drinks. Definitely a place to see and experience. It's has a Disneyland like decor even the children will love it!! LIVE MUSIC read more

Robert H.

109

2 years ago

Tucked slightly off the main street, Coconuts Bar is a hidden gem. It's a charming tiki bar with delightful decor and live music. It's not easy to find a reasonably priced tiki bar in Waikiki, but this place delivers. Their food and drinks are all priced below $20. I particularly enjoyed their fish and chips, and their take on the Long Island drink packs a flavorful punch. The waitress even warned me about its strength! Overall, it's a great spot to relax, enjoy a drink, and grab a bite without breaking the bank. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Thomas H.

2 years ago

I had an amazing experience at Cuckoo Coconuts! The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality you get. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite was a delight. And the smoothies--wow! They're refreshing, perfectly blended, and packed with tropical flavors that transport you straight to paradise. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the service is top-notch, making the whole experience so much better. When you're looking for a tasty meal, Cuckoo Coconuts is the place to be. Highly recommend! read more

Sholin D.

153

4 years ago

I don't know who you are responding to this! I didn't say the bartender but the bald guy! Nobody was dancing I stood up with my 4 yo. So save your bs please! Your service sucks as a hole in the wall! Instead of arguing back, apologize to your patrons who come and spend money. You seem offended as you know how miserable and dirty it's people and employees are as this guy is up their asses. Fixed your management and be more open to patrons and your employees. read more

Jermaine V.

11 years ago

Should be 1 star but 2 stars because the guy who was doing the entertainment was solo and putting on a pretty good show. But a bit over priced for the small amount given. I ordered the garlic shrimp plate and while the menu does state "6-8 shrimp", for the price, I thought they'd be a little more generous. Wonder what it takes to get the actual 8, but doesn't matter because even if they did give 8, the taste wasn't as good as other places I've tried. read more

J. C.

10 years ago

I love this place! The atmosphere was great, the food was AMAZING, but most especially the awesome customer service. I ordered their Poke, garlic shrimp, pina colada (served in the pineapple), rum (served in the coconut) & it was all so amazing. I crave for that poke I had now that I'm back in mainland. I will have to go back for some more when I go back to HI for a visit. read more

Robert G.

4 years ago

Definitely a good spot to get your basic food needs nothing to special, but definitely hit the spot (I had the Bacon Burger) but the drinks are definitely the reason to come. All I have to say is they definitely do the job & reasonably priced. Definitely a cool spot. read more

Caties C.

9 years ago

I loved this tacky joint. Had great food here and cheap drinks! Don't expect something it isn't. It's a throwback to the Hawaiian tiki bar from the past . My pone bowl was delicious ..?my husband had the wrapped chicken .. read more

Justin H.

5 years ago

Food wasn't great, it took almost an hour to get food delivered to our table, and the live band wasn't anything special. They were too loud for the venue space to have conversations with those at your table. read more

Hoku W.

158

9 years ago

Best place in Waikiki. Great for fast service. Music and out side fresh air. Owners are very very nice. Hard working and nice.. it's a must visit location if in Waikiki... read more