Came here to celebrate a birthday with a group of 7 people. It truly is like a vintage…read morelibrary-turned -speakeasy. The ambiance is very cozy, we had a table in the back corner which made it feel like we had our own area which I appreciated. If you like vodka-based drinks with some fruitiness, I highly recommend the Meet Cute cocktail. We ordered our food family style and had our server advise on the number of orders. Standouts were the rice cakes with crab, cowboy salad, kalbi steak, and steamed clams. Service was attentive and nice. FYI - there is a $14 outside dessert fee if you're bringing a birthday cake, etc.

My fiance loves jazz music, so I thought Vintage Books would be the perfect spot for our…read moreanniversary dinner. The entrance is behind a bookcase, which gives it a fun speakeasy feel. Inside, the lighting is dim and cozy, and they have live music playing which really adds to the atmosphere. It felt intimate and perfect for a special night out. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the wait time for our food was very reasonable. One of our favorite things we tried was the kimchee flight, which was absolutely amazing. The real standouts of the night, though, were the drinks and desserts. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented. My only small critique is that I wish there were a few more appetizer options on the menu. Other than that, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back for another date night.

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.

I loved finding this spot! I looked at the coffee situation at my hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) and the…read morelack of anything but powered creamer (yuck) so immediately went on the hunt for something better. I initially tried the bakery directly across the street at the International Marketplace, but they didn't open until 7am. I began to walk towards a distant Starbucks I found on Google and noticed an active escalator and signage pointing towards the open Hideout at the Laylow. Advertising local coffee, I immediately took the ride upstairs and was greeted by two young ladies full of smiles and Aloha spirit! Being summertime and hot (even at 6am) I ordered a large iced latte and decided to drink it on their large open lanai. I'm glad I did. The breezes up there were perfect and watching the daylight get brighter with local birds chirping and fluttering about made for a very nice wake-up! This became my go-to stop every morning of my visit! I only ordered breakfast once and kept it low-carb so I had cheesy eggs and Portuguese sausage. Perfect and hit the spot. If staying at the Laylow (Marriott product) or close by, I'd recommend this as your morning wake-up as well! Enjoy!

Wow! Cant say enough good things about this bar! Matt is such a cool guy and very personable. Very…read moreengaging while you're there your family. Drinks tasted excellent and they did not skimp out on the booze! Highly recommend for a quick drink and awesome vibes.

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.

dined in tonight and sat outside with the server Lopaka. He was kind, attentive, and hilarious!…read moreDefinitely will be requesting him when we return. Host "Amily" was super kind and gave us lots of recommendations. Overall super kind staff and yummy food. 5 stars!

We got a table for a party of eight in the middle of the restaurant, and with it came the most…read morebreathtaking view of Diamond Head like you could reach out and snatch it. Our server was so friendly, perfect amount of chill, and he kept the drinks flowing all evening! I only had a few nibbles of the nearest appetizers to me and I don't recall the nibbles to be noteworthy. I do recall some startlingly stale chips. I look forward to having a proper meal here the next time I visit! And there is sure to be a next time!

Came here multiple times and each time service was fantastic. It's located in the white sands hotel…read moreand push the door that has the dark 8 next to it. Fun speakeasy with fantastic drinks. Also if you like bourbon, fantastic fair prices per pour. A good variety of cocktails, mocktails, and absinthe drinks and cocktails.

I visited this speak easy a couple years ago, and recently went back for the first time…read more Definitely a lot more options than I remember and I loved the spirit free cocktails. Wish there was maybe two more pupu options but thats just because I am picky. That toffee was delicious! Drink were light and to to sugar/syrupy.

Duke is a great guy. Motivated and willing to set the stage for each drink, talking about the…read moreorigin and ideas behind each one. And of course. The drinks are bangin!

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

I came in here on vacation with some friends, looking for a spot to grab drinks. We heard the…read moreatmosphere was fun, but what really made it special was our bartender Gabe. He was so good that we came back a second night for him specifically. He gave us great conversation the whole night and really went the extra mile to make sure that we enjoyed our time. I would highly recommend coming here and definitely ask for Gabe specifically!!

We had two great dinners at Duke's Waikiki this past week in May 2026!…read more For our first dinner, we want to give a huge shout-out to our server, Rio. Her energy was incredible, and she was so kind and accommodating to our family. Our second visit was with our extended family of 10. Eight of us arrived at 9:50 PM and requested the dining section because our two-month-old and three toddlers were sensitive to the live band. Initially, we encountered some seating difficulties near the dining room's 10:00 PM cutoff time. Thankfully, Kenny stepped in and was able to take care of us. We ended up having another fantastic dinner with excellent service. Thank you so much for creating a fun, enjoyable dinner for our family of 10! Huge praise to both Rio and Kenny for their outstanding hospitality! Whether you sit outside on the patio to enjoy the fun live band and hula dancing, or inside where it's a bit quieter and cozier, you are guaranteed to have a great time at Duke's!

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.

Honolulu Tavern is a classic old-school Waikiki dive bar. It's frequented mostly by locals and…read moreoffers much more reasonable drink prices than most spots in the area. The place isn't fancy -- just a couple of fans trying to move the air -- but it has a relaxed, no-frills vibe that's refreshing after walking around Waikiki. Good spot if you're looking for affordable drinks and a laid-back local atmosphere rather than a polished tourist bar. Imee, is my favorite bartender. She'll take great care of you and keep you laughing!