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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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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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Traveled to Hawaii recently and one of our couple friends invited us to this place! I'm really glad…read morewe got to try the food because it was probably the most reasonably-priced meal with excellent quality, and it was seafood! My friend and her husband got seafood burgers (didn't get a chance to photograph their food), my husband got the salmon burger and I got the seafood salad which you can pick from Mahi or Ono fish and it came with pieces of shrimp. The service was simple and quick; our food came out at a decent time. And the ambiance was bright, well-lit, appeared to be clean. We were so busy catching up with each other that all I can remember was that it was great food with great company. Next time we are in Hawaii, we will for sure be back! Thanks to Paia staff. They were friendly and helped with questions I had about the menu. Mahalo!

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Located on the 3rd floor at the International Market Center, this restaurant is a must visit. The…read morebar staff was excellent, not sure which tap beer you want, sample away. They are friendly and will help make your life easier if you transition from the bar to a table. I was there with a small party, staff were friendly and informative. Unsure what to get, asked the waitress to surprise me based off a couple of items I could not decide on. She did not disappoint and after talking with kitchen, she brought out the Braised Beef Noodles. The meat was tender and noodles good perfectly. My understanding is that this is a newer dish and hope it stays. The tomatoes were cold, which was a initial surprise but nice compared to the hot dish. I will be returning and highly recommend. Be ready to spend $40-$60 per plate. Ordered a Caesar salad that is big enough for 2 ppl to share. Couple of appetizers included sushi rolls & grilled brussels sprouts that were also excellent.

Had dinner last night with family in town. Service was amazing & staff were friendly…read more The roof retracts and they have large fans to circulate air. That was so nice since it's been so hot lately. The food was amazing. We chose to eat family style. We started with a couple sushi rolls & all was really good and fresh. We also started with red Thai curry clams with mushrooms. That was delicious. We also had the pork belly boa which was also delicious. For the main entree we shared was the build your own fish plate. We opted for grilled Kanapachi with the red Thai curry with veggies and sweet potato and the butterfish Kamameshi. So so good. Everything we had was so good. Then we had dessert!! Seriously full and yet we ordered the chocolate lava soufflé, upside down cake, and the Thai Tea crème brûlée. I was so stuffed but the flavors of each desert were amazing! We couldn't stop eating it all. It's been a long while since I've been here so it was a nice refresher and reminder of how good everything is.

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4.7(998 reviews)
0.6 mi•Waikiki
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Note: The prices listed are from May 23, 2026. The prices appear to fluctuate based on market…read moreprice. All rolls are served with following sides: crinkle cut potato chips, melted butter, house coleslaw, garlic mayo, lemon wedge, and Old Bay seasoning. The meat is served chilled in the bun. They have 4 "sizes" that they serve on a toasted brioche bun (~6 inch bun): - The Regular (3.5 oz)**: $36.99 - The Popular (5 oz)**: $49.99 - The Big One (7 oz)**: $62.99 - The Maine Event (1/2 lb (8 oz)): $74.99 **You can also ask for extra 1.5 oz lobster meat to this size for $13.99. You can also buy just the cooked lobster meat: 1/2 lb (8 oz) for $75.00 They have can drinks such as sodas (including Hawaiian sodas) and beer. The roll was actually quite tasty! I was able to experiment with different flavors with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic mayo, lemon, and butter. The garlic mayo was surprisingly good with the lobster. You can also throw the Old Bay seasoning on the chips if you're in the mood. The price is pretty steep which was my mistake. I don't know what I was expecting when ordering lobster in Waikiki. The lady at the cash register was less than pleasant and helpful so it makes spending that money feel a little more painful. If you can afford it and are really craving a lobster roll, this should satiate you. I didn't feel like I needed more to eat after finishing my meal. Location: The store is located in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center. You have to take a staircase from the first floor to a lower floor to get to it. You may need to ask around for directions. The restaurant is super small. Maybe two or 3 small tables that can fit no more than 6-8 people.

I enjoyed eating at this place it's located next to other small eateries. I first went on a Monday…read moreand it was not open when I came back Tuesday they were open and I got Lobster Roll with chips. It's a bit pricey but the portion is reasonable for price point! I enjoyed the food and they had Old Bay seasoning in every table and even provided a small baggy of it in my to go box. The were playing 90s music there are like two tables to sit inside pretty small inside service was quick and good was fresh!

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Wow! Run, not walk, to this poke place!!! Don't let the look fool you, the food is amazing. Order…read moremacadamia aburi salmon it's so good! Things to know: no place to sit (one outside table with 3 chairs is all they have); no cash, card only; the fish is flown fresh from Japan. Now I don't know if all fish is actually from Japan and how true it is, but I did see some styrofoam shipping containers with US agriculture and US customs tape so I believe it. We ordered the macadamia aburi salmon which was a top tier combination of torched salmon, macadamia and a delicious sauce, and yuzu miso poke with ahi which had tuna so fresh it was just melting in your mouth. I also thought it was priced pretty reasonably compared to other poke places I tried in Waikiki, and portions were not huge but decent with lots of fish. I wish I had discovered this place a bit earlier in my trip because I would 100% come back for more.

Visited Sato Seafood twice during our trip to Oahu, and it ended up being one of my favorite poke…read morespots! We had poke almost everyday from different places during our visit, so we got to try a few, and Sato Seafood definitely stood out. We tried 4 different poke options here, but my absolute favorite was the ahi yuzu miso. The citrus flavor was so good, and if you like ponzu, I'd definitely recommend trying this one! Everything tasted very fresh, and the rice-to-fish ratio was perfect! There was just enough rice to have a piece or two of fish with each bite and a little fish left over. The two workers were very nice and friendly, which made both visits even better. The only thing I wish was a little different is if the toppings weren't so much extra. Once you start adding a few toppings, it adds up pretty quickly. Overall, we really enjoyed Sato Seafood and would love to go back.

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