Beautiful open air setting Fantastic, fresh prix fixe menu Warm and welcoming service Bali was a wonderful dining experience all around. I did the prix fixed menu and started with lobster bisque - creamy and delicious with giant chunks of lobster, I'd have been satisfied with a big bowl of this as a meal. For the second course I picked the catch of the day - it was monchong, similar in texture and taste to ono and serve with tomato collision, asparagus, and smashed gold potatoes. The fish was cooked perfectly - its dense and firm, not buttery like cod. Held up well with the sauce and sides. Dessert this day was a lemon/yuzu custard dish with merengue on top. I'm not usually a big lemon fan but this was tangy, light, and a fantastic finish to the meal. I opted for the wine pairing and was pleased with the chablis and the pinot. My server, Ginger, was particularly warm and welcoming - the overall experience was delightful and I'll book another dinner before I leave next week. read more

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Good service. Waited was patient and dialed in. We had kids that took bit to order and he was cool about it. Filet was great. Potatoes, well they were potatoes. Fountain soda = huge bonus. Prices in line with Hawaii ocean view restaurants. read more

Bali Oceanfront in Waikiki, second time around, and dinner is a whole new world! Here's my updated take. Food (5 stars) * The 18 oz Roasted Chateaubriand for two is a showstopper. Tender beef, flavorful gravy, and those sides--potatoes, asparagus, and sweet tomatoes--made it well worth the roughly $100 dish. * The kids' beef penne ragu was surprisingly rich and tender. Even my younger daughter, not usually a tomato sauce fan, devoured it. Kids eat free! * Shrimp skewers for the kids? Wow! Sweet and garlicky, fresh off the grill, paired with rice--just perfect. And don't forget that kids eat free! Service/Ambiance (5 stars) * Our server was spot-on with recommendations and attentiveness. We felt welcomed and informed. * The tropical beachfront atmosphere adds a lively soundtrack--ocean breeze, beachgoers, and that open-air island charm. This dinner changed my outlook--Bali Oceanfront isn't just for breakfast anymore. If you have the dining credit, you have to try at least 1 dinner at this restaurant. read more

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This was a very nice dining experience at the upscale restaurant at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Reservations are suggested and easy to make on their website. We were seated upon arriving in a booth with a nice view of the beach and waves outside. The restaurant is open air, but the temperature still felt comfortable inside. The server was friendly and attentive, and the interior decor definitely has a premium vibe. I had the prosecco colada which was an island cocktail with a sparkle that was strong and refreshing. We had the papaya and prosciutto starter which was fresh and delicious. The papaya was sweet and contrasted perfectly with the salty prosciutto! For dinner we had the chateaubriand for two which was amazing! Wow, the meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. I was really blown away by this dish. For dessert we had the "black forest" and the creme brulee. The former was good with a nice chocolate taste, but the creme brulee (Kona coffee) was really the highlight and had just the right amount of coffee flavor. Overall, this was a very good meal!! read more

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Make reservations! View beautiful, service was amazing and they let us watch the fireworks off their private balcony after dinner! Kids pasta was a 10/10 according to her! Kids shrimp skewers on a sugar cane 10/10 according to her as well! read more

Bali Oceanfront - Bone in ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped by here for some breakfast while staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort. I did not have a reservation but they were able to sit our party of seven pretty quickly. I ordered a mahi mahi benedict as I have never had that type of benedict before. It was pretty good. It was served with some potatoes that were nice, soft, and buttery. My wife ordered an avocado BLT that she said was also pretty good. Many in our group ordered a POG drink. I was not familiar with that. POG is a juice made from passion fruit, orange, and grapefruit. Everyone seemed to really enjoy that. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and the restaurant had a nice beach view. Prices were pretty high but that seems to be normal for restaurants in the resort area with the beach view. read more

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Breakfast review only! Bali Oceanfront is an immensely overpriced resort restaurant serving mediocre food pretending to be fine dining. The only thing it has going for it is the ocean view, but even the view is heavily dependent on where you are seated, and for my group of 10, we were not anywhere close to the view. They are also understaffed making it hard to flag down our waiter. We tried their Mahi Mahi eggs Benedict, Island Harvest eggs Benedict, Ube waffles, and Waikikian Omelette and everything was quite underwhelming. The poi English muffin too dried, hollandaise sauce too bland, waffle lacked any ube flavor, and the boring omelette overcooked. For an average of $40 per dish, I would expect some greens on the side, some sort of extra topping like ikura, caviar, truffles, or even some fresh herbs to bring umami and fresh aroma, and freshly baked warm and buttery bread, but all we got was very average boring dishes. The Hilton Village Resort overall is overcrowded, understaffed, unorganized with its renovations only superficially done, so I guess the restaurant is just a reflection of the quality of the hotel itself. For real resort fine dining at the same price point, even better view and real service, I recommend Orchids at the Halekulani and Alan Wong at The Kahala. read more

Bali Oceanfront - Overpriced bland and dry eggs benedict - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Service was a 5/5 and vibes and ambiance was very nice. Our server was phenomenal. It was the food and the price for that food. I think it might have been one of the most underwhelming and most expensive meals we had on the island. Nothing was bad per-say but for that price, felt like nothing was extraordinary. All decent and solid. Just a very convenient fancy place with an ocean view at the Hilton if you're staying there. read more

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The best food we've had in Hawaii! Everything was exceptional, from the outstanding service to the incredible food. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Summer, who took care of our table, was wonderful. She recommended all of the dishes we ordered, and every single one exceeded our expectations. We didn't regret any of her suggestions. A big thank you to Summer for making our dining experience so enjoyable, and thank you to Bali Oceanfront for the amazing food, outstanding service, and unforgettable experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Beautiful oceanfront setting with one of the best views in Waikiki right at our resort. We came for breakfast. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, and the view alone makes it worth a visit. read more

Bali Oceanfront - CRAB CAKE BENEDICT - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for breakfast since I was too tired to walk anywhere...I hope someone reads this review and learns from my mistake- do not eat here!!! If you are someone who just wants at least a simple but good quality meal then save yourself the money and waste of time and go walk a block or two to get a better meal. It was honestly terrible, I wish I could give negative stars but we'll go with one since our waiter was attentive and very nice. So at least they have that going for them. When I'm on vacation, one of the things I look forward to is the food so it was a bummer I wasted one of my meals on some not so great food! Save your time and money and just don't go here. read more

Very luxe! The inside is elevated - literally as well as an escape from the chaos of the nearby beach. Our server was very nice and accommodating. What stood out was the chateau briand - very tender and flavorful with a great silky Demi glace. The shrimps were nice and plump. For dessert I highly recommend the Kona coffee creme brulee! Such a nice twist on the classic read more

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We were greeted as we walked in and seated right away. It was a beautiful ocean view table. The waiter brought waters and drinks quickly while we viewed the menu. We ordered the Pineapple Portuguese Sausage with eggs, Kanaka Omelette and a side of bacon. The sausage was delicious, you definitely can taste the sweetness of the pineapple in it. The potatoes were beautifully crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon was nicely browned. The kanaka omelette was equally delicious! So much yumminess nestled into 3 eggs. It was a great start to our day. read more

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My favorite restaurant beneath the Rainbow Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village! We received a $65 Hilton dining credit and are so glad we decided to try it. They serve one of the best steaks we've ever had. My parents and my son absolutely loved it too. Traveling from California for our first trip to Hawaii made this meal even more memorable read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here to celebrate my wife's Birthday. We came a little early to try the 3 course early bird special and the food was just okay. The service was excellent and the view was great, overlooking the beach. We had the lobster bisque which was fine. The boneless shortrib needed more salt as it tasted bland. Not sure what happened, however, even my wife agreed that it lacked flavor. Dessert was good with some passion fruit cake in a glass. My 12 year old son ordered the filet mignon off of the kid's menu and he said it was okay. Sorry to say that we won't be returning again, however, service was the best thing of the night. read more

Bali Oceanfront - View from our table. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I brought my daughter here for her bday dinner. It was so good we came back two days later. read more

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We were staying at Hilton Hawaiian village and decided to try this place for breakfast. They only service breakfast th-sun. I tried the lobster Benedict which came with fried potatoes. Food was delicious and service was quick and friendly. Prices are high- which is to be expected when eating on property at the resorts. Glad we tried it but it's not somewhere I would go regularly for breakfast read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We made our reservations early it's our anniversary I had requested a ocean front table. We arrived early. We were taken to a middle of room table. Then they moved us to a table way in the back of restaurant. Then the server seem to have decided to make us wait he toke forever to wait on us. The service was horrible. The food is over priced. I will never return read more

I have gone to this restaurant for over 30 years and it has always been a favorite, but tonight we were served by a very aggressive waitress who slammed dishes in front of us to the point that we were all scared of her and also she rushed us out of the restaurant so quickly it was absurd. I will never go back..terrible service and food was just ok but not worth that price anymore. The manager did nothing to accommodate us after I complained about what she did. read more

Incredible meal pairing flavors and service with beachfront views. If you're in Waikiki, this place is a must. read more

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We originally were scheduled for a Warrior Luau on the island, unfortunately due to rainy weather it was canceled and we ended up joining some friends at this establishment. From the moment that we arrived, we were treated very well and provided excellent service from our waitress Bonnie that made fabulous recommendations for our meal and pairings. We were very fortunate and got a table looking towards the ocean. The food was delicious and we experienced a wonderful meal in a place with magnificent ambience. read more

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Beautiful beach front views. The breakfast was delicious. I didn't get to take many pictures because it was so good. The service was as fast. read more

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This restaurant made it easy to book a dinner reservation for a larger party. However, their hours are restricted and as a result my follow-up calls to modify my reservation went unanswered until hotel staff informed me of the appropriate times to call. The restaurant itself is nice enough and the food was good. However, it is overpriced for what you actually get. Not bad if you want to use a hotel credit but definitely overpriced. read more

Best thing about this restaurant????? JUSTIN THE WAITER!!!! Best waiter in all of Honolulu- honestly GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE! If there is anyone who embodies the whole spirit of Aloha, it's this guy I have to say the food was just average. We went there for breakfast for a party of seven. It is more of an upscale restaurant, and I have to say that meat omelette I ordered for $30 was very underwhelming. It was so tiny. I was expecting a lot more for 30 bucks. Now the Benedicts a couple of guys ordered at our table looked a lot better than my tiny little plain omelette . But once again Justin really was the sweetest, funniest waiter ever with so many great suggestions of what to do on the island. He was the best part of our experience at Bali!!! read more

Bali Oceanfront is a great restaurant! Me and my family ate there once and it was amazing. The waitress Bonnie is great, and I'm sure the other waitresses are great too! Bali Oceanfront is a great restaurant to eat at! "SHOUTOUT TO BONNIE". read more

Bali Oceanfront Breakfast (Food: 5/5 | Service & Logistics: 0/5) The Food: Exceptional The kitchen at Bali Oceanfront is doing everything right. The food was a 5/5--delicious, fresh, and high quality. It's a shame the front-of-house experience doesn't match what's coming off the line. The Wait: A Mathematical Mystery We were quoted a 25-minute wait, but it took 45 minutes to actually be seated. The waiting area was filled with irritable guests who seemed to be stuck in the same "quoted vs. actual" time loop. The Service: A Comedy of Errors The timing at the table was impressively poor: The Beverage Lag: Our waiter arrived in 5 minutes and dropped off coffee. However, the creamer arrived so late the coffee had basically frozen (at least, it felt that way). Then, by the time warm coffee finally reappeared, the creamer had frozen over, too. The Juice "Process": My son's apple juice must have been planted and processed to order, as it finally made an appearance just in time for the very end of his meal. Family Value Note On a positive note for parents, kids 12 and under eat free from the kids' menu with a paid adult entree (dine-in only). It's a great deal, provided your child has the patience of a saint to wait for their drink. Summary: The food is a 5/5, but the 0/5 for the 45-minute wait and the 0/5 for the cold coffee/late juice makes this a frustrating experience. If you're not in a rush and don't mind your drinks arriving as "dessert," the food is great. Otherwise, be wary. read more

We booked a reservation for 3 on a Saturday night at Bali Oceanfront in the Hilton Hawaiian Village and had an amazing experience. We were greeted right away and seated exactly at our reservation time. Our waitress was very attentive, explained the menu thoroughly, checked on us often, and always made sure our drinks were full. We got the seared scallops and fresh oysters for our starters and it was super yummy! The three course dinner was amazing from start to finish. The lobster bisque and fresh catch were both delicious and flavorful. The panna cotta was the perfect dessert to finish the course. We were also given another mango lilikoi dessert as celebration for our graduation! Overall, the service and atmosphere made the experience feel really special, and we'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had a window table overlooking the beach and the water. Could hear the ocean waves. Something special in the hustle and bustle of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Food wasn't cheap but very* worth it compared to so many of the below average meals you get in Waikiki and over pay for. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner or other special occasion. Wife, grandma and kids were all happy with what they got. read more

Great spot in the hotel we were staying at. The food was tasty and the service was excellent. We ate there a few times while staying in Waikiki Beach. read more

We love sitting at the bar meeting people and our bartender. Michael made us custom Margaritas-Green Midori for my spouse and a Mango for me. These were perfect pairing for the delicious Seared Scallops and Poke. Fresh Arugula&Beet salad was a good palate cleanser. Enjoyed immensely and plan to return this week! read more

Bali Oceanfront - Big-Eye Ahi Poke* Flavor is amazing - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Oceanfront dining! Don't sleep on Bali Oceanfront if you are staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Amazing food, service and views! I had their prix fixe menu and highly recommended lobster bisque and catch of the day which was mahi mahi. Well balanced, good portion served with smashed potatoes and asparagus. Included a mousse which was amazingly light but favorable. Overlooked Waikīkī Beach. Amazing!! read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ate here twice when we were at the Hilton. The first time was wonderful, great food, great, friendly service, great ambiance! The second time, again the food was great, service was friendly and great. The downside was the management did nothing to quiet noisy children. There was a 5 year old screaming, shouting at his father, crawling on the floor, throwing things and throwing a temper tantrum almost the entire time we were there. The parents kept threatening to take him out, but they did nothing. We mentioned it to our waiter and he sympathized but said they can't do anything about it. The manager came to talk to us and sympathized, also, but said there is little they can do. This restaurant is expensive and diners deserve to have a pleasant experience. When we return to Oahu, we will most likely dine elsewhere. read more

For how upscale the restaurant is The food was sub par in taste. Service good ambiance is great. read more

Ate here twice, once for breakfast and once for a Friday night dinner. Both events had one thing in common, which is extremely speedy food service on when your plates come out. Breakfast was amazing, the pineapple juice is literally the best I've ever had in my life. So fresh! Extra crispy bacon was done to perfection. For dinner was "good" but my main course was very lackluster. The lobster bisque is truly divine with large chunks of lobster in a very rich flavor. I had the Seared Big-Eye Ahi and to say the entire entree was lackluster is kind. The meat itself looked overcooked, and the color was not good. The texture was also lacking. Truly no flavor which is sad. Dessert-exotic cheesecake-delicious On Friday nights, there are fireworks, as a customer of the restaurant you may view them from their balcony on the side. Great spot to see everything. The views themselves are stunning! read more

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Did family breakfast and got an excellent table at the back by the window - so the view was quite something! Food is good, but overpriced, not surprising given it's inside a resort and it's the flagship hotel. Service was generally nice. Overall, good (expensive) food BUT the location/view are what set this place apart. read more

I booked the restaurant on a Friday for 10 people largely because of its proximity to the fireworks. A week prior, I needed to add 10 more people (no problem, they said). The day of, I added 4 more seats (no problem, they said). We arrived at 6:50pm, and we needed two more seats. They let us add another table at the end of our tables. Our seats were right at the beginning of the restaurant, which was a quiet area and allowed us to socialize. I was a little concerned about the reviews regarding their slow service, so I attempted to pre-order. Unfortunately, I had sent it to the wrong email address, so we ended up ordering again in person. I shared my concern with Katie, their manager, and she said she would do her best to get the food out quickly. At 7:50pm, our waitress, Kris, reminded us to see the fireworks. That was fun! We had front row seats! When we returned to our seats, our first course was there. The oysters were delicious! Then, my salad and lobster was served. It, too, was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their food and had a nice time. Kris and the other waiter and the manager, Katalin, did an excellent job! Highly recommend. read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I got the exotic cheese cake just to find out they changed it. Didn't tell me that it wasn't the same. Completely different flavor. They need to bring back the passion fruit flavored cheesecake. I won't be getting it again until they do! Why ruin a good thing‍ read more

We spent early Valentines dinner here, and left happy with our decision to visit Bali Oceanfront! They were very accommodating despite us being late to our reservation (Friday night fireworks, prepare in advance if you want to dine in a Friday, as the area gets very congested). Brian our server was fabulous, attentive and efficient. It's always great to be tended to without feeling like you're being watched! Everything was delicious and the courses were timed very well. Outdoor seating was nice especially given that you can see the fireworks from up close. Price point was decent considering it's in Waikiki. I definitely recommend Bali Oceanfront and look forward to returning soon! read more

Bali Oceanfront - 8oz Tenderloin, Kona Kampachi, Lobster Ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The service was amazing and our waiter was very helpful and kind. The food was basic and overpriced. Kids do eat free so it does help.

I just dined here Aug 4th for dinner. I made reservations 6 weeks prior as it looked to be the nicest restaurant at the Hilton Hawaiian resort. The hostess was on the phone with a guest and didn't even acknowledge us for roughly 3-4 minutes. I've never encountered such unbelievably rude behavior from a hostess. She finally gets off her call & gives the menus to one of the girls who proceeds to lead us through the restaurant, past a ton of open tables in the main restaurant & into this small room, that had 3 tables with a view of the exit doors. Zero ambiance. I'm guessing this was a closet / storage room they converted to a room. I immediately went back to rhe front desk & demanded to be moved to another table & they accommodated me. There was no reason to put ANY guests there unless it was a situation where walk ups said they would be OK sitting there once the entire restaurant was full. The rest of the staff, our server, the other folks working there, were very nice! We had the scallops in risotto which was delicious! My miso bouluabese was good too, though the muscles were bad. The waitress mentioned to the chef & they comped one dessert, the coffee creme brulle. My daughter & wife had the lobster ravioli. The food was good, not great for what you spend. Oh, no free bread. You need to order a basket of rolls. If you're staying at the resort & want to stay there, it might be worth it for you from a convenience aspect. Just set realistic expectations & understand this isn't a high end restaurant. read more