Where to Eat
Liliha Bakery Waikiki
With multiple locations in the Waikiki area, Liliha is a great spot to grab a pastry on the go or sit and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Be sure to try their famous coco puffs! No reservations.
Heavenly Island Lifestyle
A locally sourced, ethically driven cafe founded and run by locals. This is a fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch. Reservations recommended, but not required (OpenTable).
Kai Fresh
The perfect spot for a sweet Hawaiian treat after spending time on Waikiki Beach. Be sure to try the Shaved Ice, it's a local favorite!
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
This open air rooftop bar & restaurant has excellent ambiance complete with a fire pit, tropical vegetation, and live music much of the time. Happy hour is 2-5pm each day in the bar. (Reservations available on OpenTable.)
Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki
Right on top of the ocean, Monkeypod is a great choice for any meal with one of the best Mai Tais on the Island. They offer a fantastic daily happy hour from 3:30 to 5:00 PM featuring handcrafted cocktails, discounted appetizers, and live music. (Reservations available on OpenTable.)
Duke's Waikiki
Arguably one of the most iconic restaurants on Waikiki, Duke’s is EXTREMELY popular, so getting a table can be quite difficult without a reservation (OpenTable). If you’re lucky enough to snag a table in the bar during happy hour (bar is first come, first served), please be warned that you could have table vultures stalking you while you dine, which can be a bit of a buzz kill.
Hula Grill Waikiki
The slightly quieter, smaller upstairs neighbor to Duke's. Fairly similar experience as mentioned above. (Reservations available on OpenTable.)
La Mariana Sailing Club
A quintessential tiki bar steeped in local history, La Mariana is a wonderful pitstop if you have the time on your way to the airport or Pearl Harbor. Some customers say the food & drink are nothing to write home about, but the affordable prices and authentic ambiance more than make up for it. Reservations available by phone.