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Blue Water Shrimp

4.2 (1.6k reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Cera-Lyn S.

Craved garlic shrimp and not quite Giovanni's but hit the spot. The tuna pole was decent, servers friendly and the pigeons are a bit aggressive. More of a place to pick up food and take to the beach. Convenient location in Hilton Hawaiian Village.

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Sara W.

Walked right up and ordered food and were given a table immediately. The bbq chicken plate was amazing with a pineapple salsa on top! BBQ ribs were equally as delicious. Slice of pineapple on the plate was fresh and sweet! Portions were big and we ended up bringing home leftovers which is always a plus. Nice outdoor seating in the shopping center which was nice and cozy.

Justin N.

What's better than eating by the beach? Eating some delicious garlic shrimp next to the beach would be a great answer! Blue water shrimp is right there and is an excellent choice if you're staying in the Hawaiian village. They have a variety of combo plates, but we got what they're known for, and weren't disappointed! There's a space outside the shop for quick eats, or you can simply walk 5 mins towards the beach. Service was great and food came out quick :)

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.

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.

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Rick H.

Great place see friendly service people beautiful atmosphere and the food was extremely tasty. Highly recommend this place when you're in Hawaii.

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Alex M.

Stopped by on Wednesday mid afternoon after a long morning of swimming and was starving! My sister found this place on Yelp and it was a 20 minute walk from where we were staying. This restaurant is tucked away in such a cute little village -esque area which adds to the charm. There is seating outdoors but BE WARNED. THE BIRDS ARE CRAZY RUTHLESS. While enjoying my meal, I was ducking and dodging so many birds flying around the tables. The storefront is where you order your meal and then a staff member will walk everything over to your table. My family ordered the ahi tuna, loco moco, seafood platter, calamari appetizer, and bbq chicken. Each meal comes with a scoop of rice, green salad and corn. My little sister enjoyed her bbq chicken with a side of salad and it looked really juicy. The loco moco was on the drier side while the seafood platter offered a decent variety of different seafoods which my mom really enjoyed. The calamari appetizer was perfectly breaded and we all loved it! I enjoyed the ahi tuna but I wish there was more flavor to the fish. The fish was nicely cooked and a paired well with the rice and salad. Since we walked to this restaurant, I didn't get a chance to see where parking was but I assume hotel parking is used for this establishment.

Fresh coconut, and sitting area

A great place for a casual lunch with great seafood options. It's a must place for my family and I when we visit Waikiki. The service is efficient and they have a few tables. We normally take it to go and enjoy it by the beach. Truly a hidden gem.

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.

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the fish and chips and ahi were delicious!! the lady handling the tables for dine in was stellar! staff was friendly.

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I had the fish n chips. It was a huge serving. Really tasty fish, light and savory. Great friendly service. Very accommodating

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Great find in Waikiki! Tucked into the Hawaiian Village Staff was friendly and attentive. Fish and chips were amazing!

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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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W & M Bar-B-Q Burger - Char grilled dbl burger! Very tasty and always a great idea to support local businesses!

W & M Bar-B-Q Burger

4.0(757 reviews)
1.8 mi
•$$

Ah, W&M, how we missed you! I'm so glad you're still around. Given the number of long-time business…read morethat have closed down for one reason or another, it was wonderful to find W&M still going strong. As usual parking is a little challenging since there's only about 5 stalls but the service is quick, so the cars move in and out pretty fast. This is one of the best places for a teri burger. Double Onion Royal is my fave. Their fries are those thick crinkle ones. So good! FPO loves the Green River. We took our feast to Wailupe Beach Park and scarfed. Good times!

This Kaimuki institution has so many fans and just hit 75 years in business this October, so…read morethey're obviously doing something right. I really wanted to love it, but thought it was only just ok. And I guess that's ok. Not every place needs to be Instagram-worthy and exotic. I affectionately appreciated the family legacy, history, and quirks - like the odd hours, bewildering menu, limited parking, and zero seating. Service was great and food came out quick. Many comments say the prices are cheap. I wouldn't, but it's reasonable for Hawaii in 2026. I got the HAL - a burger with teri beef strips. Definitely unique, fun, and flavorful, but nothing to chase. I thought the meat and bun too dry. The sauce too sweet. As everyone says, the fries are good and crispy! I'd definitely come back to show others this historical legend and try the desserts (apparently very good), but I find all the annual awards for best burger hanging in the window really surprising! I don't even consider this the best burger in Kaimuki. I think nostalgia, friendly service, and the appreciation for a generational family business that hasn't sold out is doing a lot of work here. Cheers to them.

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Banzai Burger - Smokey BBQ Burger

Banzai Burger

4.4(683 reviews)
0.8 mi•Waikiki
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Free parking
Free WiFi

Christine took care of us today and was amazing and so sweet to us. She noticed what we wanted and…read moretook initiative. She really gave amazing service which I appreciate so much. The food came out fast. We got the Waimea burger and garlic fries. The fries were nice and crispy and delivered well in the garlic cravings. The burger was hot and juicy, bacon was thicker cuttings and the onions were nicely cooked. For drinks we got their sweet tea and dragonfruit. The dragonfruit was a perfect level of sweetness and not sour, I loved this drink and would recommend if you want something a bit sweet to go along with your meal. The sweat tea is similar to what you'll find in southern US so it is definitely Texas approved lol. We sat in the outside portion since it was a nice windy day as well but there are some inside seating as well. The music was very happy and upbeat, some classics that a lot of people would recognize. This was a 10/10 from me!

Service 10/10 Food 10/10…read moreAmbiance 9/10 Aloha, I had a great experience dining here! The manager, Christine, was incredibly helpful from the moment we arrived. She made us feel genuinely welcomed, took great care of us throughout our meal, and was quick, attentive, and friendly the entire time. Her excellent service made an already enjoyable visit even better. The food was fantastic. The burger was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly, while the fries were extra crispy with a delicious garlic flavor that really stood out. Since it's an open-air restaurant, it was a little warm dining at around 1:00 p.m., but that was the only minor downside. Overall, everything was lovely, and Christine's outstanding hospitality made the experience memorable. I would definitely come back!

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Betty’s Burgers - Onion Rings

Betty’s Burgers

4.6(294 reviews)
0.6 mi•Waikiki
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Ooohh, quite good. This definitely exceeded my expectations a bit. It tastes like Smashburger, but…read moresince this seems local and not a mega chain, it's automatically better. The bun is not of the thickest varieties I enjoy, but it fits this kind of burger. Great ratio of onions and surprisingly melty cheese. The fries are also immaculate. They seem to be freshly, thick cut, with a good amount of seasoning and crispy edges. Divine.

2 burgers + 2 small sides of fries=$33.51 I believe this is…read morea family owned restaurant? The woman who rang us up was friendly, and the younger guy went above and beyond for everyone's needs. He really stood out. As for the burgers we got two #8s with two sides of small fries and we did a good job getting the small sides because the fries are pretty thick. The burger itself was pretty good but very very messy because of all the sauce which is not a bad thing! Just be sure to pack some wet wipes in your bags but if not you need to ask for the key to the restroom upstairs to wash. The fries are well seasoned with salt and pepper but nothing else. One thing I didn't really like is that they charge 50 cents for ranch and you can hear them squeezing the bottle of ranch into a little container, it tasted very similar to hidden valley so it might be that. Normally i feel like places charge for ranch when it is house made and actually good.

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EARL Kakaako - chicken rockafeller

EARL Kakaako

4.2(712 reviews)
1.9 mi•Downtown
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Tried the earl cheesesteak today and it was outstanding! Loaded up with a half lb of rib eye,…read moreonion, and peppers. The sandwich is $20 and with that amount of rib eye it's not a bad deal! I would add a touch more salt to the meat but overall very good. I've had some variations of chicken parm here and they have tasted amazing but between the crispy chicken and crusty bread it's like taking sandpaper to your gums. The heat and moisture from the cheesesteak really softens the bread and allowed it to shine. So if you're having a hard time with the bread like me, give the cheesesteak a try. The waffle fries are really good too!

Really disappointing experience. I ordered the chicken chipotle cheesesteak and it was honestly one…read moreof the worst subs I've had. I grew up on the east coast and that sure did not taste like an east coast chicken cheesesteak. The sandwich wasn't put together properly, so everything kept falling out while I was trying to eat it. The grilled peppers were barely even cut up, some were basically huge slices or half a pepper instead of being chopped into pieces that actually fit in a sandwich. On top of that, there was so much grease or butter that it soaked completely through the bread and turned it into a mushy mess. Between the soggy bread, oversized peppers, and filling constantly falling everywhere, it was almost impossible to eat. I got so frustrated that I eventually wrapped the sandwich back up, threw it in the trash and walked out. I ended up walking over to Moku happy hour instead, where I had an appetizer a full meal, and dessert for only about $2 more than this one sandwich cost me. That really put the price and quality into perspective. Definitely not worth it and I won't be ordering this again. Should have asked for my money back!

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Goodfella Burger

Goodfella Burger

4.4(5 reviews)
1.2 mi•Kaka'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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Blue Water Shrimp - hawaiian - Updated October 2026

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