Waikiki Dining and Nightlife
Waikiki offers endless dining and nightlife adventures. From 5 star cuisine to shrimp trucks on the North Shore, Waikiki offers a wide array of dining options that’ll surely satisfy any appetite.
Waikiki Dining. With a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines – from Hawaiian and Pacific Rim to Japanese and Puerto Rican, Waikiki Beach/Honolulu is a cosmopolitan melting pot of international dishes and incredible dining establishments. From kalbi ribs to fresh, local seafood, you’ll discover mouthwatering island fare at an array of wonderful waterfront restaurants and cafes that line the vibrant streets of Waikiki Beach.
LuLu’s. LuLu’s is a retro surf-themed restaurant with Island-Asian-American cuisine and a lively beach atmosphere at the Park Shore Waikiki. LuLu’s menu offers excellent cuisine – from burgers and steaks to sushi and catch of the day. With great food, refreshing cocktails, and a laid-back ambiance, LuLu’s is one of Waikiki’s favorite dining spots. Lulu’s also offers live music, DJs, and surf and sport events.
Yoshitsune Restaurant. Enjoy an evening of delicious Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi at Yoshitsune at the Park Shore Waikiki. A local’s favorite, Yoshitsune serves authentic Japanese cuisine, awesome sushi (try the Unagi), cold sake, and cocktails in a casual dining room on Waikiki Beach. The staff is friendly, the food is fantastic and the price is reasonable.
Top of Waikiki. Hawaii’s only revolving restaurant, Top of Waikiki offers breathtaking panoramic views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. The menu features innovative creations like grilled roasted garlic rib eye, steak, grilled lamb three ways, tenderloin beef on a hot rock and spicy tuna tartare Caesar salad. With delectable cuisine, sweeping island vistas and vibrant sunsets, Top of Waikiki is an amazing dining experience. Visit www.restauranteur.com/topofwaikiki.
Puka Dog. A Waikiki Beach favorite, Puka Dog is a grilled Polish sausage in a bun-sized loaf of bread with a hole – a “puka” – paired with unique Hawaiian relishes and tropical sauces – the perfect beach snack. Catch a wave, head to Puka Dog Waikiki and enjoy this Waikiki twist on an American classic. Visit www.pukadog.com.
Duke’s Canoe Club. Located on Waikiki Beach, Duke’s serves delicious American fare to beach boys, lifeguards, students, and visitors. Duke’s offers great steaks, seafood, burgers, all-you-can-eat salad bars and a variety of tropical cocktails, including the famous Lava Flow.
Hawaiian Luaus. The tiki torches are lit, the pig is taken from the imu, and the drums are beating. Join a festive Oahu luau with authentic Hawaiian cuisine, Polynesian dance and entertainment, traditional games, and lei making. The largest luau is Germaine’s Luau, on a private beach on Barber’s Point on West Oahu. The Paradise Cove Luau is a beach party at Ko Olina Resort that feels like a Hawaiian theme park, with Hawaiian games, hukilau net-throwing, craft demonstrations, and views of a beautiful shoreline. On the windward side, by Makapuu Point, Sea Life Park Luau offers Hawaiian food, dolphin shows, and a Polynesian revue. Legends of the North Shore Luau offers a “Taste of the Islands” luau buffet and Polynesian revue overlooking the ocean. The Polynesian Cultural Center’s Alii Luau on Oahu’s North Shore is an island favorite.
International Marketplace Dining. Built around a 100-year old banyan tree, International Market Place is a Waikiki landmark. This festive open-air market is a maze of restaurants and over 150 shops, carts, kiosks, and artisan stands. The International Food Court offers several restaurants with local and international cuisine and Hawaiian entertainment. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visit www.internationalmarketplacewaikiki.com
Oahu Shrimp Trucks. For the juiciest, sweetest, most mouthwatering island shrimp, drive to the shrimp trucks that line the entry to Haleiwa on the North Shore. Surf your way into gastronomic ecstasy at Giovanni’s Original White Shrimp Truck, featuring flavorful shrimp -garlic, lemon-butter and sweet hot -over rice, or at Holy Smokes: Hawaiian Meats and Seafood, serving up famous shrimp, pork spare ribs, smoked chicken and steak. If you crave the shrimp truck vibe in Honolulu, Andy’s Kahuku Shrimp is a graffiti-covered Korean restaurant with garlic-coated, sweet-spicy Korean-style, Shoyu garlic and coconut fried shrimp, as well as butterflied black tiger shrimp.
Waikiki Nightlife. When the sun goes down on Waikiki Beach and Honolulu, the nightlife in Waikiki sizzles. Waikiki is lined with an array of restaurants, bars and pubs, dance clubs, nightclubs and beach hang outs – from the hottest DJ music in Waikiki to trendy martini lounges like The Green Room at Indigo in downtown Honolulu. Check out the Waikiki Beach night scene, dance the night away and feel the spirit of Aloha.
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Waikiki Hotel – Park Shore Waikiki – An Ocean View Retreat Waikiki Hotel. Overlooking Waikiki Beach and Kapiolani Park, Park Shore Waikiki is a stylish hotel retreat in perfect harmony with the island rhythms of Oahu. Relax in stylish Waikiki Beach accommodations with breathtaking views of white beaches, blue ocean, green mountains, and a majestic volcanic crater. Relax on your private lanai with spectacular views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Enjoy a refreshing swim in our freshwater rooftop pool. Savor delicious Japanese and American cuisine at our two hotel restaurants. For the ultimate Waikiki Beach vacation, check out our Waikiki Hotel Specials & Packages.
