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    Blue Water Shrimp

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BLUE WATER SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Lobster tail
    Angela W.

    BWS is conveniently located inside Hawaiian Village where we are staying. Ordered online, picked up in about 20 min. One order of Opakpaka-- overcooked the delicate pink snapper...had perfectly cooked ones in Merrimans, so dried out not even sure if it's opakapaka fish? $1 for tiny 1/2 filled tartar sauce. Hubs had the Brazilian lobster tail-- he said it's not rubbery or chewy. Better stick with a more forgiving thicker fish filet like mahi-mahi or salmon. The shrimps look ok too. Their pineapple and coconut drinks are on most tables...we'll dine on site next time.

    Christine S.

    Found a true hidden gem. The menu offers a great variety of Hawaiian dishes, and we were in the mood for a burger. Hands down, it was the best burger we've had in Hawaii. I can't wait to try their loco moco and steak garlic shrimp next time. This place is such a vibe. Fresh pineapples everywhere, friendly smiles, and shaded outdoor seating tucked away in the alley behind the Hilton. Service was excellent. We ordered at the counter and assumed it was self-serve, but once we sat down they brought water and silverware, and our food was delivered straight to our table. We'll absolutely be back. This is now a must-visit every time we come to Hawaii.

    Gluten free menu
    Gretel Y.

    After traveling all day, my son and I didn't feel like venturing too far out of our hotel or driving anywhere for dinner. I wanted seafood and saw that Blue Water Shrimp was in the village just steps from our hotel. The restaurant was super busy and all the tables were taken, so we decided to get takeout. We were greeted as soon as we got to the counter and ordered the grilled mahi mahi, $25 from the gluten-free menu for me and the BBQ pork ribs, $24 for my son. We walked around the village while waiting for the food. Our buzzer buzzed in about 15-20 minutes alerting us that our food was ready. We took our food and headed back to our hotel. We were pleasantly surprised by the portions. They were a good size, especially for the prices. Even though they were to-go, the presentation was still nice. My son enjoyed his pork ribs, they seemed to fall off the bone. My grilled mahi mahi tasted fresh, but lacked flavor. I still are every bit of it, though. Both of our entrees came with a side of rice and small salad.

    Coconut
    Andrew T.

    Stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village where this restaurant is located, and it was a great find to get seafood for a very fair price. It's a fast casual establishment, where you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Very cozy spot with outdoor tables for you to enjoy your food, and the food is fresh and delicious! I got the surf and turf was not disappointed. Their service is also great and flexible--a friend changed his side from salad to fries, and they did it without an issue (also not a listed option as a side either!) They also have fresh coconut as a drink!

    Garlic shrimp plate
    Melanie M.

    This little hole in the wall is amazing. Went here during both of my trips to Honolulu while staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Both times we were so satisfied from the ordering, to the presentation of the plates (great portions) to the taste!! Every dish looks absolutely amazing and everyone that I have had is just that!

    Garlic Shrimp
    Kim T.

    BWS is conveniently located in the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We got the garlic shrimp to share. Each plate comes with corn, rice, and salad. The corn really tastes like canned corn... However, the shrimp is pretty good. Garlicy and creamy/buttery. Service is really quick, they take your order at the counter and then will find you a seat. Taking one star off as I feel like the menu prices are quite steep... I think our place was close to $30 after tax and tip which is a lot. Their pineapple fruit and smoothies look super tasty but also run $10-15 which is kinda a lot. All good though, great option if you're staying in the village.

    Coconut shrimp (left), Scallops (middle), BBQ chicken (right)
    Arielle A.

    Blue Water Shrimp was our first stop after landing in Hawaii. Originally we were going to eat here, but it was packed so we opted for to go. No biggie since our hotel, Hilton Hawaiian Village, was walking distance. We ordered the coconut shrimp, scallops, and BBQ chicken (kids meal). All the food hit the spot. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the rice paired really well with the main courses. We devoured everything and our stomachs were very happy that night.

    Pineapple Smoothie
    Gina N.

    Blue Water Shrimp was our first stop after a grueling 8 hour flight, and I am happy to say that we 100% choose the right restaurant to bring us back to life. I'd never had Hawaiian food prior to this and authetic or not - this place was DELICIOUS. UGH. So good. It's not fancy or high-end, but the humble ingredients boast of color, aroma, and most importantly: flavor. Just look at the dishes - they are beautiful and taste just as good as they look. In the spirit of being on vacation in Hawaii, of course we had to order pineapple smoothies as well. They literally carve out a pineapple, blend the meat and serve it back in the pinepple. Another nail on the head. Super refreshing, very sweet, all natural. This restarant was also conveniently located on our hotel grounds: the Hilton Hawaii Village. Check, check, check. This was a great way to start off our vaction and remains one of my favorite restaurants we made it to on Oahu.

    Shrimp And Steak!!
    Al Z.

    Santiago, Magnola and gang are very friendly. Food is so good and prices are great!!!!! Big portions! Kudos!!

    Menu - 2025
    Chris A.

    My friend and I had just arrived in Waikiki, Honolulu, and had been looking for some good food to start out our vacation. We didn't stray far since we were looking to check-in to our room, and thankfully we found this cute spot within the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This place featured pictures of all their dishes, which I always appreciate. Better yet, the service was very fast, fresh and friendly. I went with the BBQ chicken and it was absolutely delicious. the chicken itself was so flavorful and left me wanting more. My friend ordered the Loco Moco, of which he also enjoyed, but had remarked that it needed more sauce on it. Other than that, loved the outdoor space, but who wouldn't when your out on a tropical island. Definitely recommend if you're wanting some quick, local flavor.

    Pineapple smoothie
    Rose G.

    This little outdoor restaurant is hidden inside the outside shopping area of the Hilton. All tables are outside but they have umbrellas to keep you away from the sun. The service was great. The cashier and waiters were friendly and the food came out quick! We ordered the Mahi mahi, salmon, loco moco, and the sirloin steak with shrimp. All of us loved our food! Especially the steak and mahi mahi, they were very flavorful. The pineapple smoothie was also 10/10!

    Mahi Mahi
    Chloe C.

    Delicious and a very generous portion! Friendly and quick staff. Need to go back for the pineapple/coconut drinks-too cute!

    Tracie S.

    We grabbed food from here several times during our stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Loved our it was literally steps from our tower so the food was still piping hot even after taking it up to our room. All the fish entrees were soo tasty. My fav was the fish and chips. The fish was soo tender and juicy. The Mahi Mahi was was really flavorful and tender. I would stay away from the ribs. That wasn't as tender as we had hoped. They have fresh whole pineapples, cut daily that were insanely sweet and delicious. We ate so many of them during our stay.

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    Quick friendly service. Food is delicious. We hade bbq chicken and ribs. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Blue Water Shrimp

    Do you charge to the HHV room account?

    Hi i don't think they do. However, I suggest contacting the restaurant to confirm. Enjoy!

    Gluten free options?

    Skip the rice and replace w salad w your protein. Enjoy!

    Do they have lobster roll?

    No, they do not.

    Is here BYOB? How much is the carry on fee?

    No you can't BYOB

    Do we need reservations for 6 people?

    It's wasn't that kind of restaurant. You order at the window and sit at tables outside. If they are all taken you wait. That's how it was in May.

    Can you see the Friday night fireworks from this restaurant?

    No, it's location is down a side alley in the Hawaiian Village and fireworks are behind

    Do they take reservations?

    I was there a couple months ago and they said first come first served. But it didn't take very long to get a seat.

    Looking for a good seafood restaurant in Waikiki.Any recommendations?

    Definitely recommend the Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood. One of the cheapest in town - very relaxed dining outside - really fresh seafood - and you can bring along your own bottle of wine?

    Do you have a current menu I could peruse through please?

    They have a menu on their website. They have combo meals with steak and fish/shrimp or a single meal with shrimp, fish, steak or poke.

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    Carl Og3 Burger Shop - The inside of the Chuck/Brisket double burger.

    Carl Og3 Burger Shop

    4.5(238 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Delicious burger! Juicy, flavorful, soft buns. This is what they do and really all they do at this…read moreyakiniku place during lunch time. Great service. Option to sit at the counter which makes it easier for solo diners. Food came out hot and pretty fast. The place seemed a little dated but nonetheless looked clean enough. Limited parking during busy lunch hours so come here off-peak times!

    This has long been one of my family's favorite places to enjoy burgers in town. We've been coming…read morehere since the very first location on Amana Street. The burgers are always delicious, and we've made many memories here over the years. I even celebrated my graduation with my family here, and the owner has always been incredibly warm and friendly. I still remember him greeting us from the back after we finished eating and made time to chat with us which I appreciate. That's why writing this review is honestly difficult. I spent the whole day debating whether to post this because I've always loved this place, but I left yesterday feeling deeply disappointed and heartbroken. Yesterday's experience was very different from what we've come to expect. We arrived before 1:30 PM, placed our order around 1:40 PM, and didn't receive our food until after 2:10 PM--over 30 minutes later. I completely understand that Saturdays are busy and delays happen. What hurt more was seeing several customers who arrived after us, and even ordered after us, receive their food first. There was even a group we chatted with who came in after us, ordered after us, got their food before us, and were almost finished eating while we were still waiting. Being left there without any explanation made me feel overlooked, and I honestly couldn't help feeling hurt and wondering whether we were being discriminated because we looked different. We've lived here for over eight years, and our family has always tried to be respectful and supportive of the local community. Maybe that's part of why this experience affected me so deeply. I may be wrong, and I truly hope I am, but I couldn't help leaving with a feeling of being discriminated against. The service from the beginning also felt very unlike our previous experiences. When we arrived and said we wanted to order takeout, the server did not give us a menu. We had to look for one ourselves. She walked away and started doing something else without saying anything to us. In the past, staff were always welcoming, handed us menus, and gave us time to decide. What made it more disappointing was that after we finally received our order, there was no acknowledgment or apology. I noticed the server apologizing to other customers, especially Japanese customers (I understand some Japanese), which honestly made the experience even more upsetting for me. I truly hate writing this because this place means a lot to my family. Maybe this was just one bad day, and I sincerely hope it was, because we've loved Carl Oji for years. I also want to say I'm sorry to the owner. When we were leaving, he shouted "thank you" to us like he always does, and I couldn't bring myself to reply. Maybe it will take me some time before I'm ready to come back after this experience. I truly hope things improve because this place has been special to my family for a long time, and that's exactly why this hurt so much.

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    Carl Og3 Burger Shop - The One/their signature burger (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

    The One/their signature burger (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

    Carl Og3 Burger Shop - Biru, Asahi! In honor of ダイアン Asahi my high school crush. Kanpai!

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    Biru, Asahi! In honor of ダイアン Asahi my high school crush. Kanpai!

    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger - Hal's Special & fries

    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger

    4.0(749 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I don't remember W&M burger being THIS good. The reason I decided to revisit was because I saw…read moretheir guava cheesecake post on Instagram and lowkey just wanted to come for the dessert...but ended up ordering all kinds of other things. I don't know who needs to hear this but In-N-Out is just not that good lol. W&M does it super simple yet so good. I got a cheeseburger with mayo and my bf got the HAL special. Both were 10/10. Fries were also golden brown and super crispy--didn't even need sauce or ketchup. We also picked up a couple guava cheesecakes and pumpkin crunch, which didn't disappoint. We came on a Saturday and there were a few people in front of us, but the food came out super fast. We also witnessed the new mural being painted across their wall, which is a work of art in itself. Sorry, didn't get too many good photos because I ate before my camera did (and didn't even get a picture of my dessert).

    Haven't been here for quite a while so was excited to eat their burger and fries. I ordered the…read moreRoyal Hamburger and fries for myself and 2 Plain Hamburgers with Lettuce and fries for my husband. We were disappointed because the burgers didn't have that bbq taste we're used to and it also wasn't hot...it was room temperature so we didn't enjoy it. Another thing we didn't care for was the fries. It was hot but hard and salty. Didn't seem like the same fries they used to have. First time experiencing this from here. Just wondering...was there a change in ownership? Not sure if I'll be craving for their burger and fries for a while. So sad...

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    Hal's Special & fries

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    EARL Kakaako - chicken rockafeller

    EARL Kakaako

    4.2(687 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown
    $$

    I ordered the Earl's Cheesesteak and it was absolutely delicious. Hands down one of the better…read morecheesesteaks I've had on island. The flavors were on point, perfectly balanced, and seriously satisfying. Even with a solid crowd when I came in, they moved at a great pace and had my order out pretty quickly, which I definitely appreciated. The shop itself is clean, well kept, and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in their establishment. Now here's my one (very passionate) request: as a sandwich spot, I would LOVE to see a true NYC bodega style chopped cheese added to the menu. Ever since my trip to New York City, I've been reminiscing about those chopped cheese sandwiches nonstop. There's just something different about them. It honestly surprises me that on the island we can find cheesesteaks everywhere, but not a single place offering a legit chopped cheese! If you guys ever decide to add a proper chopped cheese to the lineup, I promise I'd be a weekly regular without hesitation. I know I'm not the only one who would appreciate it! Until then, I'll definitely be back for another Earl's Cheesesteak. Solid food, clean atmosphere, and great service. Keep it up, and please consider bringing a chopped cheese to the island!

    Really tasty and hearty sandwiches that were packed with a lot of filling. I got the turkey club…read morewhich was really good and I love the amount of lettuce they add for a crunch. The chipotle chicken was also really good a bit on the heavier side but a lot of chicken included. I did think the sandwich was going to be bigger for the price of almost $20 a sandwich. Won't be an everyday thing but definitely a nice treat.

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    EARL Kakaako - French Dip with Au Jus - my favorite!

    French Dip with Au Jus - my favorite!

    EARL Kakaako - Funny looking picture of the Philly Cheesesteak but it was tasty

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    Funny looking picture of the Philly Cheesesteak but it was tasty

    Goodfella Burger

    Goodfella Burger

    4.4(5 reviews)
    1.2 miKaka'ako

    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

    I honestly couldn't fathom rating this place poorly because the people working here are just the…read moresweetest, so I'll just take off 1 star. The place is very hard to locate, due to the lack of good signage, but it's in the shopping center right next to the Lobster King. Parking is very difficult too, so maybe have another person with you who can order and wait for the food. I'm not going to lie, the wait time for the food is extremely long for just burgers and fries--took more than 30 minutes--but please keep in mind this is a small business. I think there were only 2 or 3 people working, an auntie, uncle, and a younger guy who I believe was cooking. The food looked so beautiful but everything was too salty and the patties were way too charred, which I'm hoping was a one off thing. I did DM them on social media shortly after picking up our order and they said it was an off day. They offered for me to come back one day so they can make things right, but I don't know if I'll have the time to swing by anytime soon. I truly hope this business does well, they are the sweetest people I've met in the last few months, and I wish them nothing but the best. I hope others have a better experience than I did. I mean look at how beautiful their burgers are!

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