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Consolidated HNL/Honolulu/Waikiki/Oahu Restaurants & Bars Thread
#346
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I will be in Honolulu(Waikiki) at the beginning of June and im looking for some food recommendations. We are pretty open regarding price. Just looking for good food.
On yelp i saw a place Ono that looks good. Anyone been? I also noticed that on May 31st there is a food truck rally which sounds cool. Anyone know anything about the food truck scene? Any good hole in the walls?
We are open to venturing away from Waikiki if its worth it.
Thanks.
On yelp i saw a place Ono that looks good. Anyone been? I also noticed that on May 31st there is a food truck rally which sounds cool. Anyone know anything about the food truck scene? Any good hole in the walls?
We are open to venturing away from Waikiki if its worth it.
Thanks.
#347
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The House without a Key is a very special place to enjoy breakfast in the morning or leisurely dinner with Hawaiian music in the evenings. For the sheer deliciousness of the food, Roys is hard to beat. We also enjoy Nobu just up the road from Roys. You will want reservations for all of these places.
I will look into those other two. Thanks.
#348
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Also any recommendations for places to either eat or grab a drink at sunset?
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#351
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Sunset drinks
House Without a Key - Halekulani (heaven, but very expensive and posh and popular)
Westin Moana Surfrider - Banyan Beach Bar (view and drink bar menu. can be busy)
Monana Terrace at the Marriott Waikiki - (pool level terrace with views and drink and bar menu)
Dukes Terrace at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach ( popular and busy.)
Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian (fun, views, drinks and bar menu - but always busy)
#352
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Rumfire at the Sheraton Waikiki (great beach views w/ drinks and bar menu, popular/busy)
House Without a Key - Halekulani (heaven, but very expensive and posh and popular)
Westin Moana Surfrider - Banyan Beach Bar (view and drink bar menu. can be busy)
Monana Terrace at the Marriott Waikiki - (pool level terrace with views and drink and bar menu)
Dukes Terrace at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach ( popular and busy.)
Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian (fun, views, drinks and bar menu - but always busy)
House Without a Key - Halekulani (heaven, but very expensive and posh and popular)
Westin Moana Surfrider - Banyan Beach Bar (view and drink bar menu. can be busy)
Monana Terrace at the Marriott Waikiki - (pool level terrace with views and drink and bar menu)
Dukes Terrace at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach ( popular and busy.)
Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian (fun, views, drinks and bar menu - but always busy)
Outrigger Canoe Club/Elks (Private Clubs if you have access or know folks that do).
Nico's on Pier 38.
I'm sure I'm missing some. Once again, it depends if you are looking for a drink or something more romantic.....
#353
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On an upcoming Sunday night, I'll be hanging out with about 20-25 friends on Waikiki beach. Many of us are staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with the rest scattered in the resorts along the beach.
I've been tasked with finding a place where we can all hang out for 90-120 minutes or so to drink some beer / liquor. Perhaps munch on some light bites.
I know the Ali'i Tower at the HWV has a nice happy hour but after happy hour, I'd imagine hefty resort pricing comes out. (Although I would imagine everywhere around the beach has hefty resort pricing.)
Anyone have recommendations where this size of a group can hang out and chat and have a few drinks before heading out in the town?
I'm also considering Duke's, but not sure what my other options for a crowd this big would be.
I've been tasked with finding a place where we can all hang out for 90-120 minutes or so to drink some beer / liquor. Perhaps munch on some light bites.
I know the Ali'i Tower at the HWV has a nice happy hour but after happy hour, I'd imagine hefty resort pricing comes out. (Although I would imagine everywhere around the beach has hefty resort pricing.)
Anyone have recommendations where this size of a group can hang out and chat and have a few drinks before heading out in the town?
I'm also considering Duke's, but not sure what my other options for a crowd this big would be.
#354
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Waikiki restaurants similar/comparable to Mama's
When on Maui we always go to Mama's Fish House, but we expect to be in Honolulu for a few days. So we're wondering if there's a Waikiki-area restaurant comparable to Mama's both in food & (especially) ambiance.
#355
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Have not been to Mamas. What are you seeking: Good seafood?
#356
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#357
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For the view, cannot beat Michel's (upscale), and Hau Tree Lanai. Both are on the outskirt of Waikiki, within walking distance for most. A good laid-back restaurant is Nico's Pier 38, reachable by cab. It is at a working pier. A great upscale restaurant with a view reachable by cab is Hoku's at the Kahala Hotel.
#358
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If you want a central Waikiki location ---Terrace table at either Duke's or Hula Grill both at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Or on either side -- The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider or outdoor seating at Azul's at the Royal Hawaiian.
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Consolidated Honolulu/Waikiki/Oahu Restaurants & Bars Thread
Just leaving Honolulu- had great meals 3 places
Hua Tree lanai - we also stayed at the hotel it is housed in (New Otani) and were very pleased.
Hula Grill (when we couldn't get in to Dukes), just upstairs from Dukez, great meal
La Mariana- a tiki bar off Sand Island Road. Loved it here, had the best Ahi Poke I've ever had
Hua Tree lanai - we also stayed at the hotel it is housed in (New Otani) and were very pleased.
Hula Grill (when we couldn't get in to Dukes), just upstairs from Dukez, great meal
La Mariana- a tiki bar off Sand Island Road. Loved it here, had the best Ahi Poke I've ever had