They open at 7 and while lots of people were going to dukes below, hula grill was more quiet and more intimate at first! I got the strawberry mocha waffles were so good! I would definitely get them again if I find myself in Waikiki. Just the right amount of sweet and honey that no syrup is needed. My boyfriend got the two ka lei local eggs with spam and said it was really good. Also tried the tutus moonshine and I loved the presentation, it was really cute. In hawaii you for sure need to get a fun hawaiian drink. Mary was our server and she was really sweet and attentive. read more

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I came here specifically because I had seen in a review that someone was able to get a drink inside a hollowed-out pineapple, and my friend visiting the island was looking for a drink in a pineapple. I should have called ahead of time to find out, but I didn't, and that's on me, but they don't do drinks in pineapples any more (if they ever really did). We ended up getting a piece of hula pie to share with the table instead. It was delicious as always, plenty to share among three people, and I love that it's served on its own special plate with special sporks that say hula pie on them. It was pretty sunny and hot that day and there are no umbrellas on the patio, so good thing I was wearing sunscreen or I'd fry. Service was prompt although as it got busier it got a little slower. Delicious for hula pie but if your heart is set on a drink in a pineapple, you cannot get it here. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Hula pie - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ended up coming here three times during our trip because of the famous Hula Pie! On our first visit, we had a reservation and stayed for dinner. We tried the steak and the corn chowder. I ordered my steak medium well, but part of it could've been cooked a little more to my liking. Even so, it still tasted really good. Our server was also excellent and very friendly throughout the meal. For our other two visits, we sat in the open bar area since we didn't want to wait for a table. Without a reservation, the wait can easily be over an hour to an hour and a half. The nice thing is that you can still order from the full menu while sitting at the bar. The only downside was that there wasn't much airflow in that area, so it got pretty warm while we were sitting there. The Hula Pie is definitely a must-try! It's not overly sweet and doesn't melt too quickly either. You really can't go wrong ordering it. read more

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Came here excited to try this place since it was highly recommended, but unfortunately our experience started off poorly. We were told to sit at any open table, so we found a spot and settled in. A few minutes later, we were asked to leave the table because there was no host available to seat us. The instructions were unclear and the whole situation felt disorganized and unwelcoming. Sadly, we ended up leaving before even getting the chance to try the food. Customer service and communication definitely need improvement. read more

Had late dinner at hula grill last night .. the view is amazing! We sat on the veranda facing the ocean. Our server was awesome! He was very attentive and super helpful and friendly with everything we needed. We shared the steak plate that came topped with mushrooms and mash potatoes. And we ordered a side of their cream corn. The steak was nicely grilled to a medium rare perfection. The mash potatoes and mushrooms paired well with the steak.. the corn was a little bland I felt like without a crunch to them also. I probably won't order that again.. corn is my weakness so I was a little sadden by that dish. For dessert we shared a hula pie and omg do not pass on that! Even if you're full.. it's a must order treat! Not tooooo sweet by amazingly delicious! We finished the pie so fast read more

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Mahalo for Pi day!!!! And for managing to stay open despite closing half the restaurant (ocean view seating was exposed to very high winds)! Duke's had the longest line, so while in that line, one of the crew ran up the stairs, returning in a few minutes to say, "they are clearing a table right now for us"! Our group of 7 had a great table in the "lobby" across the restrooms and host reception, with a view of the Blue Note entrance. The happy hour menu "Early Bites" has regular priced items as well as appetizers which are only available during happy hour, which ends at six pm. Beverages are at happy hour prices. Everyone was sure to indulge in a famous mac nut topped Hula Pie, and some got to enjoy the mint chocolate chip Hula Pie (limited edition, specially made for St Paddy's) - and for only $3.14, that was a no brainer!). One had the tempura/kalbi taco combo, two shared a lobster roll, another two shared the burger, and of course the men had their own meal and finished them off with no problem! We were so hungry though, that I only got a peek at two of the dishes. (The lobster roll is double in size, the staff kindly sliced and served it to us in separate portions, or we would have made a mess of it ourselves, ha ha!). The reception staff, food, and wait service were all great! We loved our kama'aina trip to Waikiki, which, for locals, is sometimes a rarity! The only downside - we called to ask where best to park and were told they validated at the Ross' parking lot, and were given the lot name to plug into Maps. On checkout, though, we were told an entirely different parking lot name;( and therefore "ran" through Ross' with melting Hula Pie to quickly make a purchase (validated up to two hours with a $10 purchase) and avoid a big parking lot fee. We managed to do that and only had to pay $4, thank goodness! Good thing we love Ross', too, LOL. read more

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It was busy for dinner. We came for the Pi Day special. Hula pie for $3.14 a slice. Regular vanilla or mint flavor Rosalani ice cream. We had seafood roll sandwich; 2 tacos - shrimp tempura and chicken with kalbi sauce. I liked the shrimp tempura the chicken was dry. I was told the seafood roll was good and the hamburger and fish and chips were also good. The slices were a bit melted but still tasted yummy. The service was good and we also asked for kamaaina rate. We were glad to get a table but sad that the staff at Duke's downstairs gave us the wrong information for parking. So we could not obtain validation from the restaurant. We had to hurry back to the Waikiki Parking Garage on Seaside. We were supposed to park at an Outrigger parking lot somewhere in Waikiki. So sad we had to pay so much for parking. read more

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This is one of those "you can't go wrong" place. I usually come here for breakfast when I'm in Waikiki and food has always been solid. Although this is located in the most touristic area, it's been consistently good. Their service is always top notch and you can't beat the view of the beach and Diamond head! read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We celebrated our anniversary here. It was wonderful and the service was great. It is an ocean view, but we had to overlook a pool and the sunset was not visible from any spot in the restaurant. The food was wonderful. read more

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This restaurant was conveniently located inside our hotel which was great, especially since we were navigating traveling with a four month old. The restaurant is right in front of the beach which makes for a great view. We ordered the prime rib and some Hawaiian classics for breakfast. We were throughly impressed with the prime rib specifically since the price was something you just couldn't beat, especially given the location. If you decide to dine here, I'd definitely recommend making reservations in hopes you can be sat next to the water for a good view! read more

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Sad first night dinner.... We were so hyped coming here, because I wanted a macnut crusted fish, and the photos made everything look so good. Boy.... Were we disappointed. Got the salad, crab topped Mac nut fish, crab wontons and hula pie. We didn't understand why there were sauces on the table but soon realized they were a necessity. Crab wontons needed the vinaigrette sauce, due to lack of flavor. Salad was unexciting, and the fish was bland with barely any crab. That vinaigrette became the mvp to get us through. Even the hula pie was mid, with icey ice cream and unflavorful crust. Server was amazingly nice, and the ambiance is killer, but this is a quinnesential white person/tourist restaurant where its vibe over flavor. Won't be back. Better off at dukes. read more

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Wonderful views and service, and good food. We came in on a Thursday night around 5:30 and got a table near the bar. We were able to get some drinks from the early eats menu. After a bit we ordered our entrees. I got the Crab Topped Mahi Mahi. It's pricey ($51) but was good. My wife got the BBQ Chicken. It was tender, meaty, and tasty. Good wine list and fantastic service. We also splurged on the Hula Pie. It's a decadent ice cream pie combo that was delicious. read more

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If you're looking for a niiiice view, cold drink and satisfy that hunger, this is the place to go. it will not be a mind-blowing culinary experience so set your expectations. can't go wrong with the burger, ribs. big serving of fish in the taco but lacked flavor. pineapple cake was so hard i think they microwaved it too long. but the ice cream that came with it was so good! service was friendly but slow. would come here again read more

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Reception was fantastic.... We couldn't book on OpenTable nor via phone. But when we walked up they accommodated us with immediate seating. Service was very good, except that a spoon was not provided to us when they brought out the seafood broth entree, and they forgot a side dish. Server made it up to us by comping our dessert. Food was very flavorful. read more

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The veggie omelet was simple and tasty. I just wish the potatoes were crispier and it only came with one little piece of brie. For the price ehhhh... it's what expected from a Waikiki restaurant. If you wanna treat yourself, get the HULA PIE. The macnut ice cream was loaded with macnuts giving every bite a satisfying crunch. The chocolate fudge was what MADE this ice cream pie. The hardened outer shell gives way to molten fudge underneath. Pair it with the whipped cream and its truly a slice of heaven. The pictures don't do it justice. The pie is huuuuge. read more

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If underwhelming was understatement- this would be prime example number one. We should have known better. It's RIGHT in a hotel. In the touristy part of the island. "Good reviews"- seemed too good to be true. My kids ordered banana pancakes. Our thoughts- banana IN the pancakes. No no just a slice of banana on top. The sorriest driest pancake on bottom. Soooo disappointing if I had Hawaiian ancestors they would be crying. The Mac nut syrup- well if you like tasteless goop? Might be up your alley!? Also with the saddest test pancakes on bottom. Not infused with Mac nut or banana. Service was nice. Ambiance was ok- views of ocean calmed my nerves. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Sorry dry pancake drenched in what they call Mac nut syrup - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here because a kid wanted hula pie, a family fave from Kimo's in Lahaina RIP. Also wanted a sunset view! Sadly, cloudy so we couldn't see the sun but great view of Waikiki with local musicians playing below. The food was surprisingly good for a tourist focused venue, ahi tacos, and ahi entree stood out, with hula pie as the real treat. If you valet park it's $15 for 4 hours. Not bad for Waikiki! read more

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This little gem was in our hotel the outrigger. Since it was raining the majority of the time we were in Waikiki we ate here quite a bit. All the food was great except the smoked hoagie dip. They have five music from 2 to 4 which was very nice and all of our servers were great. read more

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I've come a couple of times for breakfast and most recently for dinner. The view along the water is worth the visit. Breakfast foods are solid and dinner was decent. Dinner: The focaccia bread is good. Spongy and soft. The fish on my salad was a little rubbery and the taco shell on my poke tacos was not as flaky as I like it. I say skip dinner, but come for breakfast. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki delivers big on views, drinks, and a few standout dishes. The Hula Rita and lychee martini were excellent--balanced, refreshing, and easily the best drinks we had here. The Mai Tai, though heavily hyped, was just average in comparison. Food-wise, the crab wontons and Korean chicken wings alone make this place worth visiting--crispy, flavorful, and perfect to share. The real surprise was today's special: swordfish with lobster fried rice--absolutely amazing and deserving a permanent spot on the regular menu, not just a special. Add in the beautiful second-floor ocean views and attentive service, and Hula Grill makes for a very enjoyable Waikiki dining experience. read more

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We had dinner tonight at Hula Grill Waikiki. They are owned by the same folks that owns Duke's which is right down stairs from this restaurant. They were busy especially considering that it is Saturday night but we were able to scoop up a couple of great seats at the bar. Brandon the bartender too great care of us while handling the other patrons and servers seeking his attention. We started off with the localicious salad and it was dressed perfectly and it was delicious. They were kind enough to split it into two plates for us without asking, nice touch! I had the Chef's Burger and Fries and I really enjoyed it. It was cooked to a perfect medium temperature and the fries were hot and delicious. My Wife ordered the Ginger Pesto fresh catch and she really enjoyed it. The flavor profile was incredibly delicious. We had a great experience here and I highly recommend this wonderful eatery right on the beach at Waikiki! read more

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Came in for Pi Day (3/14) and scored big with Hula Pies on sale for just $3.14 a slice - what a steal for that iconic macadamia nut ice cream, chocolate crust, hot fudge, and whipped cream combo. The classic Hula Pie was rich and indulgent as always, while the mint version added a cool, refreshing twist that perfectly balanced the sweetness. Mushroom fries stole the show too - crispy buttermilk-battered portobello slices with sriracha yuzu aioli for dipping, way better than regular fries and full of umami flavor. (The regular fries were solid but didn't outshine the mushrooms.) Our server Alex was outstanding - super attentive, knew the menu inside out, and made the beachfront vibe even better with his aloha spirit. Prime Waikiki spot with ocean views; will be back for more pies and apps. Mahalo, Hula Grill! read more

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Between Hula Grill, and its rivalry downstairs, I recommend Hula Grill for breakfast for quality not quantity. The food I find to taste way better. We have been twice now and have ordered the vegetable omelet, strawberry mochi waffles and banana nut pancakes. I think the banana nut pancakes have too much nuts, but that's ok. We also ordered the macadamia nut coffee with almond milk which I could have cared less about. Service was good both times. We will be back for the next few days during our stay. What is nice is that you have great seating views of the beach, and there's a big bar section which we didn't seat at. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Vegetable omelet - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I went for the Happy Hour, which did not disappoint. Service was very friendly and welcoming. I had the Mai Tai as well as their lemon pepper garlic wings and Hula grilled tacos (I chose the kalbi chicken). Each was deliscious. The ambience was lively and comfortable. I plan on returning. read more

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Aaron was our server. It was St. Patrick's Day so we shared some necklaces and glasses with him. The service was great. The food was delicious. We had shrimp and we had chicken wings. The shrimp came in a delicious lemon cream sauce, macadamia and chicken wings Korean style. Very tasty. I'm a wimp so he was very good at making sure the sauce was on the side. We finished it off with delicious hula pie. It's pretty unforgettable. They were able to seat us right away when I messed up our original reservation! Tiki torches and palm trees. It doesn't get much better. We might even come for breakfast tomorrow!! read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Hula pie - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had dinner while staying in Waikiki for work. I've been here before but for lunch. I preferred their lunch options over dinner. Definitely make a reservation as with many places on the Waikiki strip, it can be hard to find a table via walk in. For dinner I ordered the braised mushroom ravioli. The ravioli and filing were flavorful. The sauce was bland. Our server was very kind and attentive. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Braised Mushroom Ravioli, broccolini - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a delicious way to start the day!!!! We made a reservation and were seated promptly. Luck us! We were seated with a great ocean view. I had a Pog mimosa to start and hubs had coffee. We decided to have the Portuguese Benedict's and the banana Mac pancakes. What a delight for the taste buds! Zero regrets in the decisions made Normally I am not a huge pancake person-these babies were the perfect fluffiness and not overly sweet. The Bennys were spot on as well. Not drowning in sauce, which is a nice reprieve from many places. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Good views. Good food. Got the honey mac shrimp. Must get! Poke tacos, super good. Fish sandwich was alright. Wouldn't order unless want a plain tasting fish. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Honey Mac Nut Shrimp Poke Tacos* Cajun Fish Sandwich - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We dropped by for breakfast around 8am. The place was pretty so we got a great table for 2 overlooking the beach. The view was great, but be mindful of the birds flying around. My wife ordered the Kam'aina and my I ordered the Loco Moco. The Loco Moco was pretty good. It's not your regular ground beef patty but a collection of pulled pork, Portuguese sausage and beef. It was really good, but I would have been happy with a good ol' normal beef patty. The Kama'aina omlette was full of bacon and Portuguese sausage. Pretty good if you're a meat lover. Both dishes were good but not exactly mind blowing. The service was excellent. Our server checked on us regularly and refilled our waters constantly. All in all, nice view, average food, and great service. Mind you, it was just breakfast, so a busy lunch might be a whole different story. read more

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First time at Hula Grill Waikiki was on Friday, September 8, 2023. Rachey told me that they brunched here earlier that week, but DJ and I went for a late dinner, booking reservations through OpenTable for two at 9:30 PM. Walking to Hula Grill from the Royal Hawaiian was about a short ten-minute walk. The relaxed beachside restaurant is located at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, on the second floor, above Duke's. The venue appeared to be clean and well kept on the night of our visit. Upon arrival, we had a short, few minutes' wait prior to being seated at a table in the lanai with oceanfront views. With music coming from downstairs at Duke's, the ambiance was pretty awesome. Aside from the beer that DJ ordered, below are what we had for dinner: LAVA FLOW ($15) - I never had a lava flow that I didn't love. This was yummy. HULA CAESAR ($12) - A nice bowl of fresh greens. BRAISED MUSHROOM RAVIOLI ($28) - DJ doesn't normally order ravioli dishes because he usually finds them to be skimpy in portions. This plate did not disappoint in the taste nor serving size categories. FILET STEAK KIANA ($54) - I was very pleased with Hula Grill's version of steak diane. So ono it was. Evan was our excellent server. He provided helpful information on the dishes and warm & friendly conversation. Definitely this was one of our best dining experiences during this trip to Oahu. You know how I started this review by saying, "First time at Hula Grill Waikiki?" That's because we will definitely return! read more

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Service is so good here. Not sure if people are just happier in Hawaii but everyone is kind here. Food here has large portions and tastes so fresh. For breakfast, I highly recommend the açaí bowls and crab Benedict. The fruit tastes sweet and matches perfectly with the included honey oats. The crab Benedict was packed with fresh crab and didn't have a lot of mayo and other condiments which I appreciated. Lunch you must get the lobster seafood roll (not loaded with sauce but with seafood which I love) and it was with a baguette type roll which was a fun change than the classic lobster roll. The Baja fish tacos was delicious and the sauce was perfect. read more

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Honey Mac Nut Shrimp was the best of our meal. Main courses were average for the price. Hula Pie famous. Maybe just come for apps & dessert read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (dry) & Hula pie (Yum) - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hula Grill is a very popular restaurant with views of the ocean. I visited around 5pm and the wait time was an hour and a half due to all of the reservations. I sat at the bar and ordered a burger. It was cooked perfectly at medium temperature, but the sauce made the lettuce and the bottom bun soggy. The fries were just OK. They didn't taste freshly cut and fried. I probably would've liked the meal a bit more if I ordered dessert to mellow it out, but I didn't have room. The burger itself was great and well seasoned, but perhaps I could've asked for the sauce on the side or that should've been an option. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Chef's Burger & Fries* - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Take Out Version: ordering takeout is pretty easy and food comes out pretty fast. The staff is friendly and there's ample seating to wait. If you ever feel like the food would taste different if you take it out, don't. The food was just as good away from the restaurant. The food is packed well and presentation stayed pretty intact. This restaurant is always full but worth the wait. If possible, ask for beachfront! As for the food- as always, it's amazing. My favorite item is the strawberry mochi waffles. It's so perfectly made, amazing texture, great flavors and a great twist on traditional waffles. No matter what you order, the food seems to be consistently delicious. I come here every time I am on Waikiki Beach. A 100% must try! read more

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Went here last night and oh my good the food was incredible! They had so many veggie options for me since I'm vegetarian it was hard to pick! The fire mushrooms looked great. I had the kabocha pumpkin hummus which was light tasty and healthy: I also had the fire grilled zucchini with sriracha honey butter and omg it was so good! The Brussels sprouts weee probably my favorite! The macadamia nut romanesco sauce on them was incredible! I also had the mushroom risotto which was solid. For dessert we had the pono pie. It was solid delicious and tasted like a light fruity/citrusy cheesecake. Incredible how it's dairy and sugar free. You wouldn't be able to tell!! Can't wait to come back read more

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We came on the weekend for a late breakfast and we were able to get seated very quickly. Staff were really nice and service was quick. The view is amazing. The seating overlooks the hotel pool and you have a clear view of the ocean. On the weekends, they have a specific brunch menu for you to order from. I ordered the vegetable omelette with potatoes. Potatoes were salty, but the omelette was good! read more

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Don't come after 3:30pm unless you want to sit at the bar area, they close down the seating by the water for dinner service which is the whole point of coming. My kids were hungry and it was never noted prior on the website seating over looking water closes early for dinner prep. read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Bar seating - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Paco was our server and he was awesome. He was very accommodating with our nut allergies and had great recommendations on what we can eat to avoid cross contamination. We had the fish chips which was great, not oily, perfect about of batter. Chicken taco was great, meat was flavorful and juicy. View of the restaurant is stunning over looking Waikiki beach. I for the first time had coconut martini and it did not disappoint. This combination can be dangerous.Restaurant is clean. While enjoy our late lunch we heard Sirens alerting us of a tsunami, of course we all panicked and Paco did a great job calming all the guest and ensuring everything will be fine and to enjoy lunch. Overall great experience here. read more

Came here to celebrate Mom's birthday breakfast and YES location, location, location . Though it rained during our breakfast, it was still very nice and memorable for us. The food was actually good and service was top notch. But mainly came here for Hula pie which is a birthday must read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Crab Benedict $27 & Strawberry Mochi Waffles $19.50 - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Waikiki is not complete without dining at the Hula Grill Food was always amazing, tasty and reasonable Service was great, our server was attentive Place is always busy as usual but ambiance was still harmonious read more

Hula Grill Waikiki - Fresh Fish & Chips - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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