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    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Hula Girls
    Ian M.

    I loved finding this spot! I looked at the coffee situation at my hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) and the lack of anything but powered creamer (yuck) so immediately went on the hunt for something better. I initially tried the bakery directly across the street at the International Marketplace, but they didn't open until 7am. I began to walk towards a distant Starbucks I found on Google and noticed an active escalator and signage pointing towards the open Hideout at the Laylow. Advertising local coffee, I immediately took the ride upstairs and was greeted by two young ladies full of smiles and Aloha spirit! Being summertime and hot (even at 6am) I ordered a large iced latte and decided to drink it on their large open lanai. I'm glad I did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The breezes up there were perfect and watching the daylight get brighter with local birds chirping and fluttering about made for a very nice wake-up![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This became my go-to stop every morning of my visit! I only ordered breakfast once and kept it low-carb so I had cheesy eggs and Portuguese sausage. Perfect and hit the spot. If staying at the Laylow (Marriott product) or close by, I'd recommend this as your morning wake-up as well! Enjoy!

    Michelle M.

    Great service and yummy food... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tucked away at the Laylow hotel, is a chill restaurant with fun Hawaiian vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We started our vacation with dinner at the Hideout, and upon entering you could immediately hear live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We received a warm welcome, and brought over to our booth where our server Kai was quick to greet us. We ordered cocktails (I don't remember the name of mine. It's something spritz, and my husband tried the banana bread old fashioned) and we shared the appetizer platter (brussel sprouts with pork belly, kalua pork egg rolls, poke tacos, and edamame)to share. We also ordered the garlic shrimp dumplings. Everything was super tasty. Lots of other items on the menu that I want to try during another visit to the island.

    Terrence Y.

    After being out all day in Waikiki we wanted a nightcap to end the day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great rooftop spot with some views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got seated right away even though we had a fairly large group. The service was quick and super friendly. Most importantly, all the drinks we ordered were delicious and we enjoyed our time there together.

    Townside Breakfast Sandwich*
    Dee H.

    Excellent brunch! Got the townside breakfast sammie- wow, one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while! The potatoes are cooked perfectly- soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I really liked the side of garlic aioli. My fiance had the French toast with eggs, bacon, and toast. I also tried the vanilla latte- just everything was great. Would definitely come back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Bay M.

    Celebrated a birthday dinner here. For a party of 12, reservations are highly recommended. This restaurant is on the rooftop bar of The Laylow hotel, Waikiki. Serving Hapa cuisine and craft cocktails. Love their interior. Unfortunately it was raining when we were here so the lounge area was wet. Very laid back lanai vibes. They even had a live DJ. We made it to happy hour so we tried to order a little of everything on the menu to share. The Laylow Maitai was highly recommended, so we got a few of those. Crispy pork belly brussels sprouts - delish! Mainlander burger - good! Shrimp dumplings - okay. Truffle fries & Hideout fries - good! Chicken karaage - so good, got 2! Poke tacos - good! Kalbi beef plate - fave! For our keiki, she enjoyed their butter pasta. Honestly, I almost ordered one myself. Great dining experience. Friendly staff. Cost was reasonable since we made it to HH for half of our meal. Check it out!

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    Jacki R.

    Service and music were great! They use a QR code menu so to me finding a drink I wanted was not simple. We had the chocolate bread pudding was delicious and we really enjoyed the vibe!

    Macadamia Buckwheat Pancakes + side of Portuguese Sausage
    Taylor C.

    We had a credit since we were staying here at the hotel and decided to get breakfast here to use it! If you are going for breakfast, you have to get the pancakes. They definitely could be the best pancakes we've ever had. They were so good. The rest of the breakfast was good too but those pancakes were stand out for sure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of live music in the evening with a great vibe too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Happy hour draft menu
    Donna L.

    Hideout is a nice large updated open space which you can access from the street by going up the escalator at the Laylow hotel. The decor is fresh and welcoming and offers a wide range of comfortable seating options. Servers and staff are calm, friendly and helpful. Hideout has one of the longest happy hours, daily 1-5pm, offering a wide selection of discounted foods and drinks.

    Amanda D.

    Hideout for dinner was a total vibe! The live music was so much fun! It did start to rain a little outside but that didn't stop us from Enjoying the evening and the food! Steak was great !!!

    Shellie H.

    Our go to spot for hotel and mai tais and all! Alvin, Jeremy and the amazing bartenders are always consistent and taking care of us! Food is amazing! Must try the Brussels sprouts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is so cute at night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Live music every night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Luau and Artichoke Dip, with Maui Onion Wonton Chips
    Dan D.

    A true cocktail bar, with a decent enough kitchen attached to it. I wanted to talk with the bartenders about the drinks, be transported by the live music, and customize a couple cocktails for the mood I was in. The staff here is working hard. Many Waikīkī restaurants are staffed by people projecting and living the island vibe. Hideout's bartenders, highlighted by James and Jeremy, kept my club soda topped off while I wasn't looking, and listened to my drink feedback to pick the right bourbon and guide my food choices. They also had a regular in that night who visits 5X/year - they knew what she wanted and put in the order invisibly when she sat down. The espresso martini is not to be missed, and worth its "best of island" award. You also do need to try the Mai Tai here - flavorful, bold, and strong but not spirit-forward. With live music every night, it's tempting to stop by again and again. If I'd had better food it'd be a slam dunk recommendation. I was not about this play on spinach and artichoke dip that I got, but I ate it; they were definitely willing to swap it out if I'd insisted. That's good service. On my last night and third visit to the bar, Jeremy made a strawberry lily koi lemon drop just for me, based on my request for something "fruity and acidic". It was lights out.

    Sampler Platter if Edamame with chili sauce on side, ahi poke tacos, kalua egg rolls, and pork belly Brussels sprouts.
    Mikey S.

    10/10 experience. Customer service was on point and food/drinks came out quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had a musician playing live music which was very calming and since she was playing covers it was fun to guess what song it was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was exceptional. You can really taste the quality of the Wagyu patty, and the chili garlic sauce that came with the edamame was bangin, I put it on everything.

    Veronica P.

    Hideout has become one of my favorite little places to go in town. We always have a pleasant experience as the staff is always friendly. We typically sit at the bar and order food and drinks there. There can be a wait at times for tables, so if you're comfortable sitting at the bar, then I'd suggest that. FYI, the chairs at the bar don't accommodate those with larger hips as well as those that don't have the curves. The barstools are designed with a snugger metal backing/arm rest, so there isn't much room. I typically order the espresso martini, which is my favorite and you can't go wrong! We ordered the lamb chop, dumplings, and Thai noodles (spicy). Every dish was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the dumplings and lamb chop. I'm not a fan of spicy, but the flavor of the noddles was great. Looking forward to coming back!

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    Ask the Community - Hideout

    Does it have a great view of the sun set?

    Not at all.

    Do they require reservations for large groups?

    Yes

    Are kids (age 1 and 2) allowed?

    Yes! there were lots of kids, even very young ones) when I was there recently

    The online menu says they have "mimosas for the table" at Sunday brunch. Is that still offered? I don't see it mentioned in anyone's reviews which seems unusual.

    Hideout recently brought brunch service back since the pandemic. Mimosas for the table is a new addition to the Sunday brunch menu, which is why you may not see reviews about it. Hope this helps!

    Do you still serve the same Bloody Mary's with the bacon that you used to serve?

    Yes!

    What days and times do they have live music?

    6-9 every night is whats stated

    Is the vibe of this place too young for seniors? I need a family friendly place for dinner with my aunties, in their 60s and 70s

    It is a bit trendier on weekend nights but totally doable with your aunts. The dinner food was good, breakfast not so much. It is a pretty chilled out place with nice music and they have firepits incase your aunts get cold.

    So my truck is lifted and my wheels are kinda wide do they let you just leave your vehicle upfront or someone takes it and drives it somewhere?

    You might want to call the hotel and check my answer, but we felt their valet garage was tight and cramped. It sounds like your truck would be a tight fit. I'm pretty sure you can park at the International Marketplace which is right next door.… 

    Are you open for breakfast and if so what time? Is It possible to make reservations?

    Only the coffee place was open and you can sit anywhere

    Where do you park?

    There's valet in front of the hotel. It's located next to escalator. The Hideout can validate yr ticket.

    What are their Happy Hour times?

    First hour of opening, 5-6pm

    Do they do takeout?

    Yes they do!!!

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    (6.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    62 years in business

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    My family, across multiple generations, has been going here for decades, close to back when they…read morefirst opened. We have homes in the neighborhood. And we just can't go here anymore unless changes are made! We used to prefer them over Zippy's, but now they are less than 7-Eleven quality, while charging higher-end prices for the neighborhood. We have given them many chances, hoping it was just a fluke, but we have repeatedly been disappointed. Their chicken has become chewy and fatty, their rice is mediocre, and condiments such as mayonnaise are stripped down to the bare minimum quantity. Chile is poured so lightly that it is practically a minuscule amount. And their prices have continued to rise. I don't know if greedy people took over the restaurant who just don't care anymore, or what is going on. I remember when I used to take people here, and they would be impressed with the quality and quantity--plates just heaping with good cuts of meat, noodles, and rice. Those days are no more. As they say in Japan, the price performance is poor. Furthermore, their staff is rude. I can only imagine it was an owner working this day because it was a face I haven't seen that often. An older gentleman who appeared to be of Okinawan descent, working the cashier register, accosted us because I was privately discussing with my family about splitting different items with them. We were all ordering something, so he wasn't losing any money, but he told us about how prices are double in Waikīkī. First of all, it is rude to interrupt your customers that way. Secondly, we don't go to Waikīkī or care about Waikīkī. What happened to serving the locals? Third, Waikīkī has an assortment of restaurants, prices, and qualities, and they shouldn't be how you base your services. Lastly, I guarantee I could find a better deal in Waikīkī if I wanted to. Next time you're in the area, just go get a $6 bento or a $5 burrito from 7-Eleven next door. I assure you, the price performance and experience will be better. If Rainbow Drive-In is in the business of comparing themselves to other things, let's compare them to 7-Eleven and at least try to be better than them, right? I can get mochiko chicken from 7-Eleven for $6.99 that is similar in portion size and better quality. Meanwhile, they are serving their fatty, dry chicken for $16.75. Highway robbery! And they are not fancy, with their dirty picnic tables and plastic cutlery. They are just a step above a food truck, if that. Save yourself from the hype. They have gone downhill like a landslide. Go elsewhere.

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    A legit 5 star hole in the wall along the highway. Absolutely worth the stop…read more The food is authentic and flavorful. Try the beef lau lau. I was so pleasantly surprised by it. Although everything was so good. Service was insanely fast and super friendly. Lots of outdoor tables with umbrellas, the place was pretty busy but we were able to get seating and we got our food in seconds.

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    3.5 stars We wanted…read moreto try authentic Hawaiian food and came across this spot. The owner was very friendly and took the time to recommend dishes for us, including the laulau and lechon kawali. We also ordered the BBQ short ribs. Overall, it was a good experience trying Hawaiian food, but it's just not really our type of cuisine. The laulau was quite dry, and the preparation felt more like meat that had been boiled or cooked in liquid, which isn't something I usually enjoy. The lechon kawali had a crispy pork belly texture, topped with something similar to a salsa, but it didn't suit our taste either. Unfortunately, the cabbage served with it also had some black spots, which was off-putting. The BBQ short ribs were the highlight of the meal and the dish we enjoyed the most. We appreciate the experience and the hospitality, but the flavors just didn't quite match our personal preferences.

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