This was our last night here in Oahu. I wanted to do something special, we had gone twice to Duke's…read morerestaurant and enjoyed it but wanted to do something different. Chat gpt recommended this place and I have to say the AI was right! The place is really fun. You can park downstairs and they valet Park you and they will stamp you for free parking. The atmosphere is a fun vibe. They had live music. It's a indoor outdoor place. One thing to note, they don't serve their lunch menu after 4:00 so we went there expecting burgers and they don't serve them. So we kind of stayed reluctantly. I ended up ordering the guava ribs and my wife got them too. Those had to be the best ribs I think I have ever had! They literally fall off the bone as you're trying to pick up the meat. One of the reasons we wanted to go here was we wanted the options of seafood but one of our adults doesn't like seafood and they said that they had all kinds of stuff, which they do. Our server Maka, was incredible. He brings us out a free appetizer and said that was from the chef. I don't know if it was the chef or him but I was impressed and it was good. It was some kind of little fried dumpling. It was awesome! One of the people in our party had thought he was not going to order something and I gave him one of my ribs and after he tasted it, suddenly he wanted some too. I grabbed Maka and asked him If he could get those ribs fast because the rest of us were already halfway through our meals. He got right on it and had that order in. The ribs came out just in time and everybody was happy. It ended up being one of the nicest meals that we had the whole week. We were here and it was a great way to end our vacation here in Hawaii.

Completely overrated. This place is definitely turned into a tourist trap…read more We went to Tiki's years ago and it was absolutely fantastic! We were dying to go back this trip and sad to say, we left disappointed. The whole vibe changed from a fun Hawaiian restaurant to a yuppie upscale restaurant... however they still have the live music, which was a nice. The atmosphere was nice too. The menu items were minimal and surprising to us, none looked appealing. We did get a couple of appetizers, which were good... and a few samplers from the chef which were the best thing we had. But overall, is was a waste of money - and a lot of it!- I will share a positive though, the crème brûlée served in the bottom of a pineapple was delicious! It had a tangy, sweetness of pineapple that was delicious, as well as beautiful! Overall, not the same Tiki's. We did eat at food trucks and little hole in the wall places that had food that was better. Skip the bougie restaurants and go straight to the food trucks and little restaurants. Tip: ask the locals were the good food is. They will tell you it is for sure not at restaurants like these.... We asked.

Great Experience with Courtney!…read more Small 12 seat bar with a great vibe!! Run don't walk and make a reservation!

Stopped by this bar recently and really enjoyed the vibe. It's a nice, relaxing spot--perfect if…read moreyou're looking to unwind without a loud or crowded scene. The drinks were crafted well and tasted great. That said, it is definitely on the pricey side--two drinks came out to about $60, which might give you pause if you're planning to stay for multiple drinks. Overall, it's a good place for quality over quantity: great atmosphere and solid drinks. Service was great.

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.

great food, GREAT drinks, great customer service, amazing atmosphere. and what other restaurant is…read moregiving free prosecco?!?! deck on TOP. local girl approved.

Great place for lunch with a nice view, tasty food, good service, island ambiance…read more Food 5/5 : We really enjoyed the French toast burger -delicious and a serving hearty enough for 2 o3 people. Sweet and savory together in a unique yummy preparation . The ricotta cheese pancake is a huge fluffy cloud and big enough to share. There are some nice mocktails also. Service: 5:5 Service was excellent thanks to our attentive, efficient, pleasant server, Patrick. Facility: 4/5 Island style. Open with ocean breezes, shaded and sunny tables, and a great view of Diamond Head . Only small poolside restrooms that also serve the pool, so be watchful of the wet floor. Parking is discounted hotel Valet parking starting at $10 -or you can park nearby on a shaded street and walk for a block or so, or park at the zoo. Location 5/5 conveniently located near the zoo and on the third floor in the hotel. This was a very positive dining experience and we would like to return soon. .

Micha, was an amazing bartender, very quick, respectful and professional!!!!! 5 stars!!!!!!read more

This restaurant is amazing! Our server Josh was honestly the best I've had, he was very friendly…read moreand talkative and he was like that with all his tables! The food was also very good, I had the Avocado Swiss burger and it was delicious. Bigs portions too.

So happy to finally have been able to go to The Christmas Bar! It's definitely one of the most…read moredecorated and festive Christmas pop-ups here, and I loved the fun drinks and staff dressed up to the theme so overall it was a great setting to feel the holiday spirit. Thankfully we got here before the line got long and the room itself felt pretty stuffy since it was packed, so my family and I moved to a corner with the AC where it was cooler and had less people so it gave us more breathing room. Tips: There's free validated parking for 3 hours, use the restroom before going into the bar since you have to get back in line if you leave the bar, and have only one person in your party wait up front for your drinks since it's crowded near the bartenders. Hope you all had fun this holiday season!

We had an amazing time at The Christmas Bar! My…read moremother-in-law and I visited with my two boys (early hours are recommended if you're bringing kids). The decorations were unbelievable. Service was friendly and fast. Our drink choices were yummy! I had the Old Fashioned, my son had the Hot Chocolate, and my mil had the Clausmopolitan. This place is a really nice escape when you live in HI and don't get to truly feel like it's Christmas time!

Chill bar with tasty frozen drinks. Quick service with various drink options and some good eats as…read morewell. Looks like there's a band section but they weren't playing when we went earlier in the day. Would come again for another freezey drink!

I found a tiki bar in Waikiki and was in the mood for a blue Hawaiian. Honestly, the experience…read moredidn't live up to the hype. For nearly $20 a drink, serving them in plastic cups felt underwhelming. The pricing is also not it- they add a 15% service fee automatically, and then ask for a tip on top of that during checkout. Spending $42 on two basic drinks felt like a poor value. The only saving grace was probably the live music, but it was too loud to even have a conversation.

Super fun old divey bar, nice mix of locals and tourists. Great service, strong drinks.read more

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.

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.

The last time I visited Duke's, it was a pretty chill experience, but now not so much. If you do…read morenot know the backstory of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, visit their web page or do an AI thing. he lived a very full life. So, Duke's is now located right on the beach inside the Outrigger Hotel. How many of these darn Outrigger's are there in Waikiki? These guys got it down pat. No shoes, no shirt, no worries. At the bar, the service is excellent. Even when they are slammed, you can have a conversation with the barkeeps. Their craft cocktails are on point. A must order is the Duke's Mai Tai, their signature cocktail made with fresh Hawaiian juices & two types of rum. Surprisingly, they offer a breakfast, lunch, and dinner prime rib buffet. We just ordered off the menu. Surprise number two, the food is excellent. We ordered the Duke's Nachos with kalua pork. Our nachos arrived piled high with black beans, jalapeños, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and Colby-Jack cheese, and of course, shredded pork. A local ice-cold draft beer was a perfect accompaniment. They did have live music one early evening, and the place was rockin' You can make a reservation online, and if you want a sit-down experience, make a reservation. We made a reservation for an early lunch, and we were able to easily secure two seats at the bar.

Worst service EVER! If I could give negative stars, I would! Let me preface this review by saying…read moreit takes a lot for me to write a negative review, however, I do not want anyone to endure the horrible service we had. Sean took our order and 5 out of the 7 people at our table received the wrong meal. It also took almost an hour for us to receive our dinner. If they were busy, it would be different, but there was only one other table by the pool and they seemed to be only ordering drinks. Our food was cold and sub-par at best - it was definitely not worth the wait! Sean was also inattentive throughout the evening. We had to go to the bar to order drinks or had to ask another worker for condiments because Sean was nowhere to be found. I hope the owners and management take these reviews seriously! I do not know how they are still in business with this type of service and food! Unacceptable!!!

It was a high cortisol experience saw my food being eaten by the server. All of our group had wrong…read moreorders and just not a good experience whatsoever.