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    Tapa Bar

    2.9 (251 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Live music

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    Meat Lovers Pizza and Salt and vinegar wings
    Andrew T.

    Stopped by here for lunch while staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village and was frankly a bit disappointed at the food quality (at least for the pizza we ordered)--tasted very "generic" and did not pack a lot of flavor despite being the meat lover's pizza. The wings that were supposed to be salt and vinegar did not have much of a vinegar taste to it either. Service was excellent though as far as staff goes. Drinks are good, and ambiance is excellent when there is live music in the evenings, so do stop by for that at least!

    Alice B.

    Just had burgers and some drinks. This bar is at the bottom of our building. First night here, tired and hungry and ordered the funguy burger and loaded fries. The burger was very good but the bun overpowered the burger. Brioche bun which is my favorite bun but way too big. The burger itself was good but not enough of their sauce. Loaded fired were good but soggy. Drinks were good and generous pours. All in all good but very pricey but expected at the hotel.

    Awful Waffle Fries
    Jade S.

    We watched a playoff football game here and it was really busy. We were able to snag a table during happy hour. The waitresses were spread pretty thin but she was still able to help us out quickly when we flagged her down. We order off the happy hour menu. The awful fries were delicious but definitely way too spicy once we got to the peppers. So we ordered the loaded fries to try to balance everything out. Fries were what you would expect, good but nothing crazy. Drinks were pretty good and a good place to watch the game

    Just including pictures as proof of being there tonight...

    So for years now I have had good friends and business partners complain how bad this bar was. I never really followed up because over 10 years, I figured they had an off night. Tonight June 23rd 2026, from about 7pm to 10pm, there was the most embarrassing service ever. So all those years of not calling corporate is over. I'm embarrassed for the people of Hawaii to have their visitors come to the Tapa Bar and receive, way less then bad service. I didn't get names of service people but the older chinese lady server should not be serving. I'll call corporate to explain but the bottom line - she was the worse ever and she had no pride in her self or her job. We ordered water and when I went to get water for the table, the 2 bartenders pointed to cups and water jugs instead of stepping up and pouring it. They were not pouring drinks, they were just standing there. So for corporate, please mark the servers, waitresses, bartenders, working on June 23, 2026 between 7pm and 10pm, they need to be retrained, but I doubt that would happen. No pride or work ethic between all of them. Since I called into corporate, they gave me 2 managers names, and again, I will call corporate this week. But the 2 names I received were Tiffany Okamoto, tokamoto@hilton.com and Vincent Brunetti, vbrunetti@hilton.com. I am writing their names down because there is no way that they don't know what goes on at the Tapa Bar. I don't even work for Hilton but I am extremely embarrassed how the Tapa Bar is managed and run. Again, I can do a detailed write up but I'll just explain to corporate via phone...

    Beer
    Vincent S.

    The Tapa Bar is such a great place to have a drink and/or grab a quick bite to eat any time of the day. This little bar is located o the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort just past the check in (almost centered in the resort). They offer both bar and table seating, depending what mood or company you have. It is very lively, since it's located next to one of the resorts small pool, but also has live entertainment every evening. This is kid friendly, so long as they sit at the available tables. It is a full bar offering a variety of local beers and traditional domestic and imports. While away from home, I have to try those beers that are local to the area and not available near home. The bartenders can mix up anything you ask for, or you may choose from their unique cocktails. David is one of the Tapa Bar bartenders that works here (but you can also find him filling in at other bars within the resort). He is very friendly and, when not too busy, will spike up a conversation with you. I can't end the review without talking about their food. They offer a small menu of food and appetizers. I tried their burger and fries. Although it was simple, it had great flavor. Be aware of the birds that perch around the area. They seem to always be watching. If you leave your food unattended, they will know and swoop in! When they say "Please Don't Feed The Birds" they mean it.

    Amber E.

    The drinks here are amazing. They were fast with service and have a few drinks that are off the menu. I really enjoyed my drink. The band playing was enjoyable as well.

    Loaded Waffle Fries
    Mike C.

    Great experience here while on vacation. Got the loaded fries and they were good. Definitely bar food but that's not a bad thing. It is a large portion and flavorful. Service was a little slow and our waiter was a little too interested in the tv. The dining is outdoors and the weather was excellent. For a quick bite out then on your list.

    Beer, wings, pizza
    Rhondi S.

    Came here 9:00sh pm, listening to their live music and to grab a beer and pupu's. Nice menu with a variety for all. Shared a pizza and Buffalo wings. Food is meh, tastes liked everything came out of the freezer. Service was nice, band was great. Fun just to hang out with friends and cousins. A chill place!

    Happy Hour Mai Tai

    Happy hour drinks and live music always nice. Ordered a pizza also which was ok. No picture sorry

    Melanie M.

    Finally got to take my daughter here to this resort with her bestie and besties mom! We went every night and enjoyed the live music so much. Their eagle fries are amazing and the drinks are pretty good too! The women serving were all wonderful!!

    Bar area
    Louis B.

    Great to unwind after a full day on tour. Great food and superb frozen daiquiris, mine was made with passion fruit. The place is as centrally located in the Hilton Village as it could be. Great as a rendezvous point with friends. Yes, it's not cheap. Drinks are about 15.00. But that's the going price in a luxury resort. if I had wanted Walmart pricing, I wouldn't have gone on vacation. As it is, we very much enjoyed it.

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    Had an afternoon snack there today as soon as we flew in! We ordered both types of the fries and they were BOTH delicious!!!!!

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    F minus. Slow service. Worst Mai Tai in history. Inflated prices. Live band jacking around 45 minutes on a sound check. Do Better

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    Service was fast and food was delicious! I would definitely come back the next time on the island

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    Nasty, frozen food. I do not recommend eating here: menu needs to be changed asap. My food wasn't good at all and I'm not hard to please

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    Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

    3.5(2.7k reviews)
    0.7 miWaikiki
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    Great spot - it's in a very touristy area of Waikiki, but you won't find one in your homestate, so…read moreit is the obvious choice over Cheesecake Factory across the street. We had OMG Hazy IPAs and a "Hunter" pizza topped with guava bbq pork, pineapple, jalapenos, & red onion. It was bomb - a perfect Hawaiian pizza. Even late-ish on a weeknight, it was packed with families and big groups, but there was no wait and our server was prompt and efficient. My only nits to pick are the hidden elevator (we didn't notice they had one till after we walked up like 50 flights of stairs) and the metal chairs are soooo loud on the concrete floor. Every 10 seconds, someone's scraping chair legs. So, search for the elevator when you arrive, and be prepared to tune out a metallic racket whilst you drink and dine.

    This was our first stop after a long day of traveling with the family! Dad needed a beer! And fast!…read moreSurprisingly, this place was not busy (went for lunch around 1ish). Getting upstairs to the patio was quite the challenge (long flight of stairs). They definitely make you work up an appetite for sure, lol. The wings and black truffle fries were absolutely fire!!! The homemade ranch was amazing! And the truffle dipping sauce was the best I've had yet 10/10! I ordered the P.O.G IPA 6.8% (pineapple, orange, guava). Absolutely refreshing! My wife on the other hand ordered a piña colada and wasn't impressed at all. Expected it to be creamy, but tasted more like pineapple juice with coconut liqueur. As for our main entrees, the guava bbq pork sando was out of bounds 10/10! The pork was slow cooked to perfection and the guava bbq was a great accent to the sandwich. My girls ordered poke and were not impressed either (I agree to disagree). I thought it was fresh and delicious, loved that they incorporated avocado and cherry tomatoes into the dish. And lastly, the fish and chips were meaty and lightly battered (just the way my wife likes it), and the tartar sauce was delicious as well. My son ordered the pepperoni pizza and was equally satisfied!

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    Waikiki Brewing Company - Waikiki

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 miWaikiki
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    Great vibe, friendly service, and good beer! I was visiting Waikiki and, of course, needed to stop…read moresomewhere for a brew and some food. I stopped by Waikiki Brewing Company and had a great experience. I grabbed a Loco Moco and an IPA, and both hit the spot. I sat at the bar and received great service, which made the whole lunch even better. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it was a great place to take a break and enjoy a beer and a meal. I saw they offered brunch and had some non-beer drinks, which also sounded good. Definitely would recommend Waikiki Brewing Company if you're visiting the area!

    Went to this place a couple times and both times I appreciated the atmosphere and attentiveness of…read morethe staff. Everyone was very nice there and the space was a good sports bar to watch the World Cup at. We sat at the bar so we could see the TVs, but there were plenty around the restaurant. The food was mixed reviews. The shrimp fried rice was really good, a bit on the oily side (personally don't mind that) and lacked salt, but that was an easy fix. The special was this pork belly (I think) and honestly it didn't wow me. It was a bit bland and also the amount was so small. The Macaroni salad was good and rice was good. The slaw, to me, was too crunchy and could have marinated longer to soften up. Again, this dish lacked salt. The Pina Coladas, were very tasty and refreshing, but were too sweet so it was hard to get a second one and come close to finishing. I had my partner help me drink it because it was too much. I'd still go again and try other things on the menu and maybe ask for the colada to not be too sweet

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    Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine - Breakfast chimichanga!

    Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine

    4.2(607 reviews)
    1.2 miAla Moana
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    Randomly walked by craving a fried snack and it was happy hour (weekdays 3-5p) so it was meant to…read morebe! Didn't try drinks but had the loaded tots and the kampachi ceviche. The happy hour food menu has a nice selection, it's about $3 off the main menu pricing. The tots were $17 off the happy hour menu and a large order, definitely for sharing. The pork on it was a little dry but the corn, beans pico and sour cream made up for this, tots were fluffy and crispy. We liked this one overall. The ceviche was $26 (not on the happy hour menu), it was a portion for 1-2 people, the fish itself tasted fresh but I wasnt a huge fan of the ceviche flavor, I wish it was more lime/acid forward and would have liked an herbal element like cilantro to spice it up. The wonton chips were not great, they weren't crispy and tasted almost mealy, they also lacked salt, I imagine if they were freshly fried it would have been tastier. Service was very fast and polite. The vibes and seating options were great too. Would return, the empanadas looked tasty.

    The Hawaiian Rancher's Burger with potato wedges were not that good. The beef patty was big and…read morethick, but when you bite into it, it has no taste. So I had to pour their dressing on to the beef patty to add flavor. The burger bun and the 2 slices of bacon were good. But the large potato wedges were not good, it tasted powdery, lack of seasoning, not the right kind potato. We ordered 2 burgers to go. It was fast and the staff were nice.

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    Hana Koa Brewing - Pork Belly Sliders

    Hana Koa Brewing

    4.4(674 reviews)
    1.4 miKaka'ako
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    Hana Koa Brewing is definitely worth the drive or bike ride because it's not in Waikiki, but the…read moretrip is absolutely worth it if you're looking for something a little different from the traditional beers you can get anywhere. The space has a more upscale feel, with a really nice vibe inside and plenty of tables. They have a great selection beyond their own beer, including cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and guest taps. I especially loved that they offered smaller beer pours, which let me try several different beers without committing to a full pour of each. I was there for the beer, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! I was also really impressed by the food menu. They had lunch specials that sounded fantastic, and they even offer a brunch menu with special brunch cocktails. I wasn't hungry enough to try the food this time, but it definitely gives me a reason to come back. Great beer, a beautiful space, and lots of options for everyone. Definitely recommend adding Hana Koa to your Oahu brewery list!

    Hana Koa has been my favorite brewery for years. I have countless pieces of merch, always come…read morethrough for new beer releases, and the food is phenomenal. Unfortunately, something has changed recently and you can see it throughout recent reviews here, which tells me this is a taught practice by management and not just one shady server. Mainly, being up charged or sold "extras" without disclosing they're actually add ons. Our table of 4 had 3 different sandwiches, 2 burgers and a chicken sandwich. While ordering the server offered each of us, "would you like fries, onion rings, or salad with that?" There was no disclosure of it being additional, and she never used the words add ons or extras. When the bill was received, all 3 that received the sandwiches and "sides" were shocked to see upcharges (example $5.00 extra for 1/4 cup of greens and 2 slices of cucumber) when we were being offered these with our orders. When I asked the server about the charge, I asked why it wasn't disclosed it was extra, and that we only answered her question of which side we wanted because she offered as if it was included, her responses were baffling. The first was "There's nowhere on island that serves fries with a sandwich", to which I said, "but you didn't say it was extra, you offered them as if they were included", she said "it's written on the menu". To note: fries, onion rings, and side salads are listed on the menu, in their own section, separate from the sandwich sections. So while it is written, they know exactly what they're doing when they offer you sides or sauces, and you can see other recent reviews here making the same complaint. This left an extra bad taste for our table as we had come in to help support them after the recent tropical storm left them without power. We were excited to participate in a local event they were hosting and help support them after losing stock and days being closed from the storm, just to have this shady process of being upsold things we didn't order (on a $350+ bill that also included shirts from their merch store). Scuzzy way of thanking your community for coming in and patronizing your restaurant. Really disappointed after years of Hana Koa being my favorite place.

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    Skybox Taphouse - Skybox Wagyu Smash Burger!

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    3.7(672 reviews)
    0.7 miWaikiki
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    Family-owned & operated
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    CODY stopped by on Wednesday night CODY sat at bar…read moreCODY had 3 tasty Modelo drafts CODY ordered chicken tacos CODY food was tasty CODY servers were friendly and speedy CODY bar area was clean and well organized CODY will return

    I genuinely cannot understand how management managed to suck every ounce of excitement out of the…read moreWorld Cup Final. We were towards the front of the line, we waited in line for over an hour, paid a cover charge, and then weren't even allowed inside until about 10 minutes before kickoff. After finally getting seated, we couldn't even order food for another hour. The biggest offense? The sound. It was essentially nonexistent... maybe a 1/10. We literally paid a cover charge to watch the biggest sporting event in the world in near silence. We couldn't hear the match, the commentary, the crowd, or even Shakira's halftime performance. You could hear a pin drop. There was no energy, no atmosphere, no excitement. For a World Cup Final, that's completely inexcusable. When multiple people voiced concerns, the manager couldn't have seemed less interested. The vibe in the room was painfully flat, and management appeared completely indifferent. We were told the owners didn't want to turn the volume up because a speaker had blown the previous week. If that's true, then don't charge people a cover for a premium viewing experience you can't deliver. That's on ownership, not the customers. The only reason this review isn't one star is because of the staff who were actually trying. Riley, the hostess, was absolutely wonderful: friendly, organized, and professional despite the chaos. Adam (the bartender with the cherry tattoos) was also incredibly kind and made the experience far better than management deserved. The front-line staff deserve praise. The manager and owners deserve to take a hard look at what they're offering. Charging people a cover to watch the World Cup Final while making them wait over an hour to get in, delaying food service for another hour, and then failing to provide even a basic viewing experience is simply unacceptable. We left feeling like management cared more about collecting cover charges than delivering the experience people paid for.

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