Best hookah on island. I love coming here! They have all the flavors and you can BYB (Bring Your…read moreOwn Bottle). If you forget your bottle no worries it is a liquor store within a 5 min walk away. Just make sure to check the time. Sometimes it closes early. You can also pregame here before going out to party or stay here and party. There is no food but they will let you bring birthday cake. Plan to eat before or after. The hookah prices are affordable. It last a while so the relighting is not often. There is a small dance area in the front and tables. In the back is sections. The did have a DJ each time I went. Street parking is available. I highly recommend to uber here. The service has been fast every time I have been there whether packed or not.

Vibes- 5/5. Good lighting , great music (dj after 9pm), cozy lounge seating and big screen tv's…read more Hookah- 3/5. Never been to a place where they had only given coals once an hour. The hookah was out 20 min before the "complimentary coals" came. Maybe needed more shisha or it wasn't packed right, but it wasn't hitting, even with 3 coals. Service- 4/5. Team was pretty attentive; however was thoroughly annoyed at the constant mention of "complimentary coals" at one hour. Just wished the hookah was giving more especially since the establishment provided a vibe that the staff knew what they were doing when it came to smoking a hookah.

Hookah lounge is a vibe. It has comfortable lounge seating enough for a big group. It's quite…read morepricey, but worth it for a chill night by yourself or friends.

Service was slow , ambiance was just not it. Hookah flavor I asked for wasn't what it was supposed…read moreto be

we had a wonderful experience at this Persian restaurant in Honolulu. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious and felt very authentic. The kebabs were perfectly grilled and juicy, flavorful, and well seasoned and the rice was light and fragrant, just the way it should be. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a nice balance of modern comfort and traditional Persian touches. It's a great place whether you're going for a relaxed dinner with family or a more special evening out. The ambiance really added to the overall experience. What stood out the most was the management and service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect. You can tell the place is well managed, as everything ran smoothly and professionally.

Overall it was quite good. Cute little dine in restaurant that only has five tables. The…read morehost/server was very sweet. The prices are very affordable and good value with the amount of food that you get. We ordered a combination, beef and chicken skewer, which comes with salad and rice. The second main dish was the beef and eggplant stew which also comes with salad and rice. The salad came out first in a bowl, which was a nice touch and allowed us to eat something prior to our meal, the dressing was a tart yogurt, citrus dressing, which was nice and Bright and the vegetables were leafy greens that were fresh. The main dishes came out, not too long after the salads the Meat mixture was pretty standard, and the chicken was nicely seasoned and juicy. The eggplant and beef stew was delicious and had large chunks of eggplant along with a few cubes of tender meat. Overall, the portion size the flavor, and the quality of the food was very good, especially when compared to the price point. Our only critique was that the water given for drinking and in the rice pudding did not taste good. That might be an infrastructure or a city and county thing, but it was nearly undrinkable.

Matt was amazing and recommended me his house drink mango with condensed milk. Not sure what he…read moremixed it with was but it was amazing!

I was looking for a casual bar to grab some drink and found this place in the food hall. Bartender…read morerecommended their tipsy mai tai and decided to go with it. Presentation was nice but it was a little light on the alcohol and a lot of ice. Overall I was ok to have some drinks and hang out.

The bar is very clean. the menu is not that diverse but extra point to the bartenders for…read moreadaptability *asking for drinks thats not on the menu but still making it* . The bartenders aren't too friendly/ talkative as it was busy. the bartenders were very aware and observant to all customers. gave me club vibes because of the Dj's song selection. tbh I expected a intimate cozy, low-lit ambience. total opposite but i wasn't mad.

Great service and yummy food... Tucked away at the Laylow…read morehotel, is a chill restaurant with fun Hawaiian vibes. We started our vacation with dinner at the Hideout, and upon entering you could immediately hear live music. We received a warm welcome, and brought over to our booth where our server Kai was quick to greet us. We ordered cocktails (I don't remember the name of mine. It's something spritz, and my husband tried the banana bread old fashioned) and we shared the appetizer platter (brussel sprouts with pork belly, kalua pork egg rolls, poke tacos, and edamame)to share. We also ordered the garlic shrimp dumplings. Everything was super tasty. Lots of other items on the menu that I want to try during another visit to the island.

Neat little dive bar off the beaten path. I brought my marugame udon tempura take out and had two…read morebeers and a couple shots. It's welcoming and not a bad place to have a couple drinks as a pit stop off the busy street. Would def recommend coming here.

Cheapest and best dive bar in Waikiki. Location is great to all the other bars and clubs. There is…read morenothing fancy here though if you're expecting that.

Best dinning experience yet! Food was amazing, loved the music.... but our server Honu was…read morefantastic! Very kind and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond. Thank you very much! He needs a raise!

I loved this place. We came looking for it and followed the signs for the beach entrance. Don't do…read morethat LOL. It's easier to just enter through the front of the Outrigger Hotel. When you come through the beach, you have the option of dining at the bar, which seems to be a totally different experience. The bar serves burgers and other bar foods, and we wanted something a little less casual. After entering through the bar, we ended up having to go to the desk inside. They added my name and took down my phone number to text when the table is ready. This place is huge. There is indoor seating with lots of grass "skirt" trim around some of the ceiling and bars, and the upholstery of the dining chairs are different colorful aloha prints. On the deck there are think torches and umbrellas and string lights. On the level just a few steps down are more umbrella tables and some musicians playing Hawaiian music. All around are photos of the famous Olympic champion, surgery, and actor Duke Kahanamoku. Much to my surprise, as I was looking around while waiting for a table, a girl asked if I was Denise. They didn't text me; rather, they jot down a brief description so they can just look around and find you. She sat us on the beach deck. Our server was fantastic, so friendly with lots of explanations and recommendations. They use an ordering system and it's fun like a week liked machine. Hubby's beer was delivered to our table before our server even walked away! We both ordered the teriyaki sirloin steak with mashed potatoes. It. Was. Freaking. Delicious. I was full, but couldn't stop eating because it was so good. Dukes is really a place where you know you are in Hawaii--the decor, the food, the music, the friendly service. If you come to Honolulu and don't come to Duke's, you'll be missing out.

Located on the bottom floor of the Romer House (on the left of the Lobby)…read more I stopped in just for a drink before dinner. Unlike the Chinatown location, this place is smaller but very intimate. Since it just opened when I got there I cant tell you what kind of people relax here. I liked it as its quiet and calm. Ill have to go back to sample there food and update my review later.

Sadly I hoped I could give it a better review but since moving from the downtown venue to Waikiki I…read morejust couldn't. Located in a hotel called The Romer on Nāhua Street in Waikiki off of Kuhio (closer to Ala Wai Canal) it is a smallish unpretentious looking building on Diamond Head side of Nahua. They have valet stand in front and validate parking for up to 3 hours. The valet wasn't very friendly when we walked towards him and usually they hold the door open but this one did not. We realize he's probably not part of Lei Stand staff but it doesn't make a good first impression. Walk into the lobby and directly to your left is the Lei Stand. It is brightly neon but dark if that makes sense, and very small. If you're a fan of when it used to be on Bethel St downtown then you'll be disappointed with this venue. No view to be had, dark drapes cover the windows (we were there at 6:00 pm) and no cute little lanai or garden. Tiny tables either high tops or rounds - maybe 10 total and a small bar. There was one tiny corner booth. The lost star was for this set up but also another lost star for NO MUSIC. Music is such an important part of a place especially a bar so we were disappointed and appalled there was only silence. Bartender said the music was "broken" so we turned on our phones to get something on our table. Then two girls brought in something to light the place up with some tunes so that helped. The final lost star was it is called The Lei Stand yet there wasn't a lei stand inside the place. When we asked the bartender where it was he didn't even know what a lei was. Then we explained to him and he said it is in the hotel lobby but you have to go to front desk to let them know you wish to purchase one. Another disappointment. Thank goodness I bought her a lei from downtown in case they didn't have any. The good stars ... Star 1 goes to the drink menu and how delicious they tasted. "Rub up on my belly" was beautifully prepared and so delicious I had to have another one lol I mean how could I refuse a second guava jam infused Tito's vodka??? Bartender prepared with cute little garnish and an ice stick to keep it cold! He was very nice and took good care of us. My friend opted for the "Clifton's Curse" - yes there's a back story to this drink- and enjoyed the cognac, absinthe, bitters and sherry concoction! Ono! Star 2 goes to the food or "nibbles" as they call it. Taro chips and crack dip were yum and a nice handful of chips not too much and not too little. Hurricane fries - to die for! Plenty of furikake, parmigiano reggiano and spicy aioli. The girls who brought our food were very nice and made sure we had what we needed to enjoy, bringing us waters too. They also had a smash burger for $25 but we had dinner rez later so didn't want to indulge but it looked good. It might be cute if you wanted to do a private party here and I noticed a room across with a beautiful large table set up for a private dinner - not sure if part of hotel or bar.

Well known oceanside Honolulu bar with great view of the ocean and Diamond Head. Casual ambiance,…read morePopular at sunset. Their drinks are more expensive than other nearby bars, but this one is closest when you are staying in the Royal Hawaiian hotel. This time our drinks were much better . We ordered the original mai tai and the one with coconut foam. Both were well made. Location :great, in heart of Honolulu -shopping and hotels nearby Facility -nice outdoor bar Parking : Get validation

It was the final evening of our vacation and our friends suggested music and drinks after an early…read moredinner. He has been a fan of Johnny Valentine and said he was playing at the Mai Tai Bar in the Royal Hawaiian. The Bar is located in the back patio area that faces the beach. Arriving at 6:30pm, there was a line to be seated and when we were seated, we were at a nice table facing the beach, but we were on the opposite side where the stage Johnny was performing. Also, we were next to the bar and it was quite noisy. After ordering our drinks, which I got the Royal Sunset Ale, we spotted a table near the stage and asked our waitress if we could move there. She checked and said we could move there. It was a nice center table about 20ft from the stage and we could hear Johnny perform without the bar noise. Johnny is Hawaii's premier entertainer, who is Bruno Mars' uncle, is known for his vocal range and guitar skills. He performed Hawaiian songs and had a hula dancer on stage with him and he covered popular songs. He also came by our table during an intermission and graciously took pictures with us. Mai Tai Bar is not only a bar but a restaurant too, so it did have food offerings as well. The servers were friendly and efficient. It was a nice evening to cap off our vacation with a nice evening of music and drinks.

This was a great find in Honolulu. You can tell this place is where the locals build community. The…read morebartender also had great recommendations for local spots without the tourist price. I really appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and local vibe. We will stop in anytime we are in Honolulu!

Stumbled upon this nice dive bar after grabbing dinner with my cousin and his gf! The interior…read moremakes you forget for a sec you are in Hawaii and not the SF Marina Bars haha. Lots of tables to cater for large groups and a bunch of dart machines available -- you do have to pay to play. There was no set menu and the bartender was nice to let us know that if we shoot her a name of a drink she can make it for us. I got a Midori Sour and it was perfect! Not super strong and more of a melon flavor. Price was decent at $15. I'd say make sure you know the names of a couple drinks beforehand. They did have a couple of specials with one being an "18 year old Filipino Girl"....Okay.... A bit of a weird crowd though with a couple creepy men, so come in a large group! There were a good amount of people in their 20-30s, but the ambiance wasn't giving after some instances.