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

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

worst restaurant ever, they made you wait even with reservation. order steak and lobster for 2 adults. food taste not great, but definitely greater price. you will pay premium 4x for the mediocre food, mini portion. stay away at all cost. save money and time. you been warned. read more

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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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

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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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Service from the beginning at desk till the end was extraordinary. Very pleasant staff . Great conversation We had breakfast there 3 days and it was delicious. read more

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

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 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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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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For how upscale the restaurant is The food was sub par in taste. Service good ambiance is great. 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 large windows are open and breeze can easily come through the screens. Most furniture is outdated. Food is ok/goiod not great. Thr best thing I ate was the bread, and we ordered a lot. I feel it's overpriced for the quality if food and the service was extremely slow. We went on a Wed night and we were there I er 2 1/2 hours. 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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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 was at this establishment for a friend's birthday, I tried to order appetizers and our server ignored me and walked away, both my hands were waving in the air. When it came to ordering food, I ordered the same as the person next to me a medium rare filet mignon, except instead of mash I wanted smashed potatoes, when everyone was served, she brought me a share plate. I had asked her where my food was, she made up an excuse and put the order in, within 8 min my steak was out. She was an older lady who said her kids were out of the house and she needs to feed her dogs, too busy flirting with two of the guys at the end of our table than to pay attention to the rest of the party. The food was excellent, the service was trash!! 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

Our dinner was perfect. The ocean view is lovely and the restaurant is beautiful. Our server Summer was so sweet and her service was flawless. We took the staff recommendations for the fresh catch and bone-in ribeye, along with the truffle risotto. We also tried the smoked fish dip special and everything we had was a 10/10. The manager Katie made sure to check on us, even though we could tell she was working hard alongside her team. This was a perfect date night spot, especially on Friday with the free Friday night fireworks right out front, and parking was free with validation! read more

expensive, but nice resort surroundings/landscaping for strolling. HIGHS: 1. miso bouillabaise was tasty, but needed more bread. if you order it, ask for more bread when you order. chef goofed -- he's trying his best! #$%^&* -- with proportions involved in this dish. you only get 1 chance to make a first impression. 2. nice dining room layout -- feels spacious, next to the beach, open-air (i felt a bit of a/c) but nicely cool, not frigid as is too common. 3. self, validated parking is four hours! in what must be Hawaii's largest parking structure which has a very convoluted design. LOWS: 1. kanpachi dish was dry, in much need of a tasty sauce. 2. too many steak offerings. anyone can cook a good steak, but sauces are super important. i didn't see good ol' comfort sauces/condiments (A-1 sauce or Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce) on the menu or on the table. i was fearful to inquire in this $$$$ eatery. no grilled onions to accompany steaks. no condiments on the table (or on a condiments cart) is almost cocky for chefs to figure they can season dishes to customers' liking. most east Asians/others are very salt tolerant (put shoyu on rice! gasp, horrors!) 3. your credit card disappears -- for "processing" somewhere in the kitchen. this is very bad, for a $$$$ eatery, as employee-crooks can steal your card info. even 20 chair eateries nowadays have a hand-held charge device as you watch. 4. menu offerings weren't good, or tantalizing. $$$$ eateries should hire a wordsmith to make dishes more tantalizingly described. a glossary would help to make diners -- some very skilled, paid, super busy/valuable -- NOT feel "stupid" 'cuz they're not foodie words proficient. "You get only 1 chance to make a first impression." many folks are fearful to ask their waiter/waitress questions which too-often spur a junk/bogus/vague answer. table conversation makes it even more difficult to wave your server who is not around when your question pops in your wee brain. WOW! i saw my waitress setting up a just-vacated near-by table! i thought busboys do this! also, my waitress brought our dishes to our table, not a busboy ! ! ! it's a very goofy $$$/$$$$ tradition that busboys (who you??) bring dishes to tables, denying your server from hustling -- pleasant chatter -- a bigger (perhaps deserved) tip read more

Food and service were excellent. Able to leave the table momentarily to watch the fireworks and go back to Dundee. Would come back. Didn't get pictures of food. Did get fireworks in between. read more

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We celebrated my parents 50th Anniversary here! From start to finish...Bali went above and beyond to make our occasion so very special. Katy & Kim was the best! The Communication, the planning, the patience, the execution! Wow! My family and I were extremely impressed! And the Food. We got to meet the Chef as well. We felt like VIP! Beautiful views and the ambiance was top notch. I highly recommend Bali to celebrate you special occasion. Private room is a must! read more

Easy and convenient location if you stay at Hilton Waikiki. The price is a bit pricey, but it is a resort restaurant. The service was good. Our server was friendly and attentive. Loved their papaya yogurt berry boat. Just perfect to start the day. read more

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The world food tour duo made its first visit to Bali Oceanfront. It took a while to find a parking space; we circled most of the garage twice before finding a corner stall on the 4th floor. Whew, I needed a drink after that escapade. It's one of the reasons I don't like coming to the Hilton; it's always super busy and that garage, like most others for hotels in Waikiki, features tight stalls and a mix of straight and angled parking. We were seated at a very nice table adjacent to the beach. Ginger was our server. I perused the wine book and selected a 2014 Blackbird Vineyards Arise, a blend of 38% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. Ginger successfully extracted a fragile cork and we were treated to the aromas of black fruit and hints of licorice ... A Bordeaux-inspired wine from Napa. We started with Bali Bacon, two thick pieces of pork belly with crisped garlic and shallots, pickled onion, cucumber, daikon and a wonderful Aji Amarillo sauce ... We asked for more sauce! The other appetizer was Roasted Bone Marrow Canoe ... A large and deep bone with unctuous and flavorful marrow, topped with caramelized onions, garlic chimichurri and served with Arugula and sourdough crisps. What a great start to a meal! We selected the Braised Osso Bucco and the Seared Big Eye Ahi as our entrees. The large veal shank was placed over saffron risotto and accompanied by asparagus and root vegetables (carrots, parsnips) and topped with Gremolata. My ahi was served sashimi-style atop a lemon butter sauce and accompanied by truffle risotto, haricot verts and tomatoes. Visual and taste treats! Dessert was a Wailua Triple Chocolate Crunch cake and a Lilikoi (passion fruit) crème brûlée. I don't usually have dessert but I needed something sweet and the brûlée and coffee were the touches needed to top off a fine meal. What did we think? We liked our experience at Bali Oceanfront ... the food is excellent as is the service. I was surprised by the bill; it was much lower than we usually spend on one of our food adventures. Recommended! read more

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Excellent service, no reservation and no wait on a Friday but we came at the right time bc there was a bit of a wait on our way out. Oki our server was attentive and pleasant. Hot or not ?! Chorizo mushroom omelette: large and fluffy Paired with toasty potatoes Omlette was large and good did not finish it and it. Good but not too much chorizo sparse. Jalapeño bacon: sweet and SPICY , I like spicy and this was hot candied bacon with a kick. Crisp and thick cut. 10/10 bites. Hot item Eggs: 5/5 bites over easy cooked as desired and delicious. Toast (1 slice) sourdough: crisp and good Oceanfront view from the second level of the rainbow tower. Stair access to the main entrance and an elevator up from ground level to the restaurant is available as well. Quality food for a reasonable price. read more

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Went to Bali Oceanfront for breakfast due to the convenience. Service was really good! Our server kept returning to refill our waters and coffee without us asking. He would come back to ask if we needed anything. Food on the other hand was alright. Potatoes were a bit over cooked and there were a lot of potatoes. It was too heavy to finish. When our food came out, our server was ahead and brought us ketchup, and hot sauce. The pineapple sausage was the best thing from what we ordered. It was a pricey breakfast but of course it would be considering it's part of the hotel resort. Ambiance was nice. We tried getting a seat right by the view but they were all filled. We still sat remotely close to the ocean view and it was nice. There were some birds flying and walking around the restaurant which I thought was cute. read more

Bali Oceanfront - Da Surfer Omelette - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food was good but I feel like the service for urgency was not up to par, we had a reservation at 7:15 and ended up leaving around 9:50pm last night, I had to constantly grab our waiters attention just to ask what the status of our food was, why our food was taking so long to come out. We did also enjoy the firework show that happens every night at 8pm. Overall I hope we can visit in the future and have our food brought to us a little faster. read more

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Writing this review solely because of Ricky's amazing service. The food was great yeah sure whatever but RICKY omg. He was so nice and such a wonderful vibe. He made sure we had a great view of the fireworks and grabbed our plates and moved them to a covered table when it started to rain down on us. Ricky you deserve the biggest raise my dude! And your puka shell bracelets that you make with your son totally made our whole trip. Thank you!! read more

Food was excellent. Service was good. Prices reasonable. Go for the beautiful view and ambience.

Summer was amazing! She went above and beyond and made my mom's birthday so fun and special. Truly the best service--we're so grateful!

Awesome service , awesome view, awesome breakfast. Cool nice place to eat while on Hilton property. Had the steak and eggs and fried rice. Super awesome read more

Bali Oceanfront - Awesome view when having breakfast - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cool place with a good atmosphere and view. The staff were very nice but you are basically paying for the view. I am only speaking on breakfast tho. Maybe the dinner is better. The breakfast was good but nothing special that you would need reservations for. The bacon was good but the island style fried rice was the reason for the stars. It was delicious! read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Bali by the sea in the Hilton rainbow tower. The food is so delicious I had the price fix. The salad and short rib, it was rich and delicious. My husband has the ribeye and highly enjoyed it! We had a party of 9 and everyone enjoyed their meal. The only complaint was I was not offered or given the dessert that came with my meal. The service was friendly and attentive. I would recommend this restaurant for couples and groups. Has a beautiful view plan your meal at sunset!! read more

I came here for dinner with my husband and our two toddlers (2 and 4). Our waiter approached us soon after we sat down and offered us water. Once he brought the waters, we let him know we were ready to order (we always order right away when dining with our kids to avoid delays and a longer wait for food). We already had a good idea of what we wanted--lobster bisque, ribeye steak, and lobster ravioli--plus mashed potatoes and buttered pasta for the kids. We also asked whether he recommended the creamed spinach or the truffle risotto, and he mentioned the risotto was very rich, so we went with the spinach. We added a Caesar salad as well. The Caesar salad and lobster bisque arrived first. The salad dressing was made in-house, but the anchovy flavor was overpowering for me--still, I ate it. The lobster bisque was average--I've had better--but we finished it. The main reason for my 2-star review was the wait time and the quality of our entrées. It took forever for our food to arrive. I asked our waiter when it would be out, and he assured me it would be "any minute now." Ten minutes later, I followed up with the manager, who said, "We're doing our best," and that it should be out soon. Another 5-10 minutes passed before the food finally arrived. It was obvious our entrées had been sitting out for a good 10-15 minutes before they brought them to our table. Hot plate, cold food. As I cut into the ribeye to feed my toddler, I noticed it didn't even look hot. I touched it with my finger--it was barely warm. I had to wait for the waiter to return just to ask for it to be reheated. When I did, he asked if I wanted a new steak, but I declined, assuming that would take another hour. At this point, my kids were tired, hungry, and cranky. My husband's lobster ravioli was cold too--he barely touched it. To be fair, the creamed spinach was really good. The mashed potatoes, however, looked far from fluffy, and my daughter gave the pasta a thumbs down--but ate it anyway because she was so hungry. When the reheated steak finally came back, it was well-done and dry. I've never had a ribeye that dry before, and I felt bad feeding it to my kids--they had to chew it aggressively just to get through it. By then, I had promised them dessert, but I couldn't even bring myself to order it here. We left and got dessert elsewhere. For the $280 we spent, this experience was absolutely not worth it, and we will never return. If you're looking for a fine dining experience with your kids, this is NOT the place. Don't be fooled by the prices--you're paying premium rates for cheap steak. read more

Pros: The food was delicious and the views were amazing! Cons: the server we had was incredibly rude. We felt rushed to eat, rushed to choose our meal, and she huffed when neither of us decided to have beverages aside from water after reviewing the menu. The waitress also dropped our check WITH the desert menu, as if to say if we don't choose desert then there's the door. It was very off putting and unfortunate given that the food really was great and the dinner should have been more relaxing but she ruined the whole vibe. In fairness for the food, chef, and restaurant we gave 3 stars but certainly had a poor experience with our waitstaff. read more

The PERFECT meal. 10/10 experience. My husband and I went for Valentine's Day and loved it. I haven't eaten a meal so slow in such a long time but I had to savor every bite! The seared ahi was unbeatable and it was paired with truffle risotto which was amazing. My lobster ravioli was also great- so flavorful and it came with fresh lobster tail on top. We couldn't stop talking about this meal after we left and even the next morning! I can't wait to come back and order the same thing :) read more

Bali Oceanfront - Seared ahi, lobster ravioli, and red wine - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Bali Oceanfront is the place to go to for any occasion. Having a birthday, going on a date, or just wanting to have a drink with friends. The view and atmosphere make Bali Oceanfront the place for that occasion. Staff is great. Egan, our server, was great. He was very attentive, friendly, and overall made the dining experience splendid. Their menu has pretty good food to choose from. The dishes that were ordered had good flavors, the presentation was perfect, and the portions were excellent. Kama'aina Rate applies to residents Parking Valet or self parking Payment Cash or credit Restrooms Located outside of the restaurant. Exiting the restaurant, restrooms will be on the left, back corner of the building. read more

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Super disappointed, we had a reservation for Christmas Day, our reservation was at 8 pm, they gave us the table at 8:15, by 9 pm I asked the waiter where was our food?, by 9:20 they brought the food out, honestly the steak was overcooked and cold. The restaurant was pretty much empty, so no excuses. The food was not good at all, overpriced and honestly not worth the wait. The manager apologized and didn't charge us, but regardless of that our Christmas dinner was ruined. read more