Kuhio Beach Grill May 2026 Waikiki I ate here five times during my stay at the Marriott in Waikiki, so I definitely had enough visits to get a good feel for the place. Overall, it was a solid experience, just not quite as impressive as I expected for the price point and location. The service was consistently good every morning. Staff were friendly, attentive, and kept everything clean and stocked. One thing I appreciated was that all of the food seemed fresh, which makes a big difference with a breakfast buffet. The best part of the restaurant is easily the view. Sitting there with the ocean and Waikiki Beach right outside creates a really nice atmosphere to start the day. The biggest issue for me was the limited selection. The continental breakfast choices were fairly basic and after several visits it started to feel repetitive. Nothing was bad, there just wasn't a lot of variety. If they expanded the buffet options and added a few more rotating items, this place could easily be a 4.5 or even 5-star breakfast spot. No real complaints overall -- just somewhat underwhelming for a Waikiki resort buffet charging around $42 per adult. read more

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Food: A Service: B Restaurant policies: F- Please make this make sense. Chase edit = 2 buffet breakfasts, Elite platinum benefit = 2 ($21 each) continental breakfasts for adults. 2 kids + 2 adults should be covered right? My 7 year old got a few pieces of bacon and a small pancake and they charged us an upgrade to a hot breakfast. Okay, that's fair. I was expecting to pay (if anything) the $5 difference from a kids continental to a kids buffet, which is $5. How much did they charge us? $17!!!!!!! How?!? Staff said rules are rules and it's $17 for an upgrade no matter the age or how much they eat, even if all he got was a tiny plate. I get it, but this doesn't make sense. read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Mediocre food, very slow service. High priced. There is also no reason to have servers at a buffet except to make you wait an extra long time for water and coffee. read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Disgusting gooey residue in coffee mug - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We dined at Kuhio Beach Grill as Marriott Elite members and enjoyed their continental breakfast. The service was very friendly, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The dining room is spacious, very well-lit, and impeccably clean, which made for a comfortable experience. There was a large assortment of breakfast items available, so there was something for everyone. Overall, it was a great, convenient start to our day, and we appreciated the attentive service and well-maintained space. read more

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Overall a solid breakfast buffet option if you're staying at this hotel. It's beyond just a continental breakfast. All of the breakfast meats were cooked nicely (e.g. crispy bacon, Portuguese sausage). The pastries are passable -- pretty generic / store bought and didn't look enticing. Most notable is the omelette station which forms lines. It is delicious with a variety of hearty, healthy options of ingredients to choose from. Drinks are complimentary but unfortunately avoid the POG juice here -- it's just sugar water and not fresh or pulpy at all. Service was also overall pleasant. A bustling, not too fussy ambiance. read more

It's okay for what it is, a free breakfast for guests staying at the hotel. It's like the continental breakfast at chain hotels, free for anyone who walks in at breakfast time. Except it's not free. It's about $50/person. The cooked-to-order omelet was good. If it were priced reasonably, I'd take it up to 3-stars. read more

Worst place we ate at Hawaii. Breakfast quality felt like any other free breakfast at any hotel. Only they charge $50.00 per person. That's more than all you can eat sushi or all you can eat Korean bbq. For the high price, it was NOT worth $150.00 for 3 people. Selection choice was very limited. No sea food selection either. read more

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I came for breakfast because the restaurant was in my hotel. The location is great right by the beach and they seated me next to the beach view. The hostess was warm and welcoming and seated me right a way. They had a very impressive buffet complete with chef making omelets. The buffet had three different bars one with fruit, entrees and beverages. I ordered from the menu, pancakes, ham, fresh fruit, and a mimosa. Breakfast was fresh, and great tasting. Service was excellent my server checked in and refreshed my coffee without having to be asked. Great way to start my day. read more

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Came here for breakfast; poor service, stingy staff, garbage food. Ordered 2, oversized, dry pancakes totaling $50+ and 2 continental breakfasts ($42) with a thin selection of fruit and bread (no eggs or meat). Was told there was a "no sharing" policy after I tried to share a muffin for my child. A horrible start to our trip and will definitely not be back. read more

I went here twice for breakfast and chose the buffet option. It is on the more expensive side, but the food is good, and if you're already staying at Waikiki Marriott, then it is extremely convenient. For the buffet, they had certain items on rotation. For example, one day there were sausage links, while a different day they had Portuguese sausage in slices. There was consistently: rice, scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, omelette station, baked/pastry section, fruit bar, and cereal bar. Service was attentive and ambiance was casual. Buffett Prices: $48/adult $20/child 6-yr and up FREE for 5 and below (with paying adult) read more

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It was okay! Nothing terrible but nothing outlandishly great. Good service, though. We had a $150 hotel credit to use, which you could only redeem at the Kuhio Grill or Queensbreak (as far as dining). They did offer a breakfast buffet, however we opted to order breakfast alacarte I ordered the Mochi Waffle & my fiance ordered the steak and eggs, side of bacon, POG juice and coffee. Mochi waffle was good. It was soft and chewy as it should be. The berry compote was alright, maybe just not my cup of tea. But it was a big portion and it filled me up! I also had a POG juice as a beverage. My fiancé's steak and eggs were decent as well. Cooked medium, as requested, with over medium eggs. Bowl of fruit was ok, the one slice of pineapple was my favorite- juice and sweet! Wish it was just a bowl of the pineapple lol Honestly, there was nothing to complain about. The service was good! The server kept coming to check on us and always refilled my fiancé's coffee. Everything was good, just nothing to really rave about! Overall, it was a nice breakfast and you have a view of Waikiki Beach! Glad we had a resort credit, as I don't think I'd go out of my way to pay to eat here. (Our bill total was $101 and some change) read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Mochi waffle and POG juice in the back - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Decided to try out this place located inside a Marriott hotel. Not too crowded and the view looking outside was beautiful as you can dine and watch sunset by the beach at the same time. A bit on the pricey side but understandably due to the location. The menu was limited but looked appealing. Ordered the Wagyu smash burger- with applewood smoked bacon, Maui onion jam,cheese, lettuce, tomato on toasted brioche accompanied by French fries and pickled veggies. as recommended by my very kind server. Definitely not disappointed. It was delicious and flavorful. The Maui onion jam took that burger to a whole new level! Wow! Look forward to coming here again. Remember when dining here, you need to show your vaccination card and ID. read more

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Treat yourself to a breakfast buffet at the Kuhio Beach Grill located in the Marriott Hotel/Waikiki. There is a 20% kamaina discount. If you are an early riser, get there around 7-7:30 am when it's not crowded and you can choose where to sit. Very spacious area and seating arrangements are positioned for covid guidelines. There are the standard breakfast delights: bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, omelette station, pancakes/waffles (maple/coconut syrup, whip cream and chopped pineapple/strawberries) to top your waffles/pancakes,) dry cereals, oatmeal and their jasmine fried rice is onilicious. There are a variety of breads and pastries to choose from: white/brown bread, bagels and English muffins. Muffins/danish pastries and bread pudding. For beverages: coffee, apple, cranberry, orange and pog juices. AND. hot chocolate with whip cream. What a fantastic selection of beverages to choose from! The waiters/waitresses are very friendly and helpful with the aloha spirit! Don't miss out on this treat yourself! read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Omelette station, bacon and jasmine fried rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The staff is great. And attentive. They have a few tables up against the window. They put us there, and we loved the views. The food was great. Freshest passion fruits you can find. They have an egg station. The crème brûlée (to me it tasted like Filipino flan) and the papaya dressing are the must tries! read more

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Over priced shitty food. Sorry for my language, for the prize. Never again. I askers for a drink that took 30 minutes read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

During the December holiday time is when I went, and there seemed to be a line around 7:30am. If you're a party of 2, the wait isn't as long {or at least that was my experience the various times I went}. I got the Continental breakfast, which includes the omelette bar. The POG juice is delicious, and you can even get a cup to go! Of the fruits offered, the pineapple was the most flavorful. The sticky bun with nuts, bread pudding, and omelettes are must gets. read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Banana bread, sticky bun with nuts, bread pudding, and creme brulee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kuhio Beach Grill offered a lovely Christmas Eve spread. All the typical offerings that you would expect: prime rib, snow crab legs, chilled seafood, etc. Grilled scallops were a highlight for me. Service was great and attentive. Located at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. I would happily visit again during my next stay! read more

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This review was long procrastinated, our visit here was before the covid-19 constraints. But, this place was a blast! Food was sooo fresh reminded me of the very missed Willows buffet but with a much more gorgeous atmosphere and view. Service was incredible, awesome variety of food and just can't say enough on how ono it was! So if you're looking for a good , fresh buffet style dinner with an epic setting try this place out! read more

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This is strictly for the buffet it's subpar. Really pricey for what they have . Three stars for amazing hostess waitress she was awesome Alexos I'll be back to the breakfast but not the buffet only because of the waitress. read more

The food was amazing. The buffet had so many options. Our server was constantly checking on us in a great way. read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - The fabulous options at the Buffet, also a custom omelet choice. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We took our girlfriend here for a belated birthday dinner. All of us were tired from traveling all day and decided on eating somewhere decent closest to our hotel. We found this spot via Yelp and decided to give it a go. This restaurant is located in the Waikiki Marriott and pretty easy to find if you follow all the signs. I try not to give one or two stars if I could avoid it but this joint was really not that great. The food was tasteless, price for each person was way too high for what the buffet offers, and the service was mediocre. For a party of 5, we paid over $300 (including gratuity) for food that had barely any flavor. Overpriced and poor quality buffet options. Y'all could definitely find a different spot to drop $300+ for a party of 5. Adding an extra star because the slice of cake for the birthday girl was beautifully presented. read more

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Even though they just reopened with a limited menu and we were expecting a buffet, Kuhio Beach Grill was such a treat. The hostess was so, so kind and dressed to the nines. The wait staff were also the same, and the dining room was impeccable. My husband, a picky eater, loved his Wagyu Smash Burger. I ordered the Turkey BLT and the slight pesto they added really brought it together. But the fries, stole the show. They were so dang crispy and utterly delicious. I'd love to have a plate right now. The Blue Hawaii was so yummy and I love a good drink. Kuhio Beach Grill was literally the only restaurant without a wait time and after eating there, I believe more people have to visit! It was the first place we visited for my husbands birthday trip and they made it a lovely memory for us. read more

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Found our way to Kuhio Beach Grill for a Friday night buffet. What do we look for in a good buffet? Crab. AYCE CRAB! On the weekends KBG has crab on the menu and prime rib, along with chef prepared hot dishes including noodles and shrimp. Add to that the salad bar and some seafood dishes, and you've got a pretty fabulous AYCE buffet. We used to enjoy a buffet that has since closed, and this one has been added to the list of go-to AYCE joints. There is a reasonable cost ($42) for early-bird seating, and happy hour is 5-6pm, and there are drink specials available. There is also a yelp check-in special valid Monday-Thursday. Save some space for desserts, as they have a wide variety available. Excellent service, great ambiance, and validated parking. Definitely bring your appetite! read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Crab! Get in my belly!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Expensive if you buy full buffet it's $48, but the food is absolutely delicious and has a beach view of Waikiki Beach! I suggest getting breakfast package included in room. The service was great too! read more

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Ray at Kuhio Beach Grill Waikiki Marriott was ...awesome ...He's the best and great food/drinks too

Do you realize how rare it is to find a hotel that offers stellar options for breakfast? And this one's a buffet, at that!! While I'm aware Kuhio Beach offers dinner as well as breakfast, I will be basing today's review on the scrumptious breakfast buffet I enjoyed this morning. I mean...I was seriously impressed and that rarely happens when it comes to buffets, period. Only thing I found odd was when we first entered the restaurant. We weren't sure if the hostess was AWOL or if we were supposed to seat ourselves or if we were supposed to wait in their little waiting area couch thing; but...it took about 5 minutes to get noticed. They quickly made up for it though with an almost immediate seating and consistently cordial service. But the food is what steals the show here. When I say I liked almost every single item featured at the buffet, I'm not even being slightly hyperbolic here. Of course, I went after my favorites: bacon, eggs, omelet, potato casserole and a toasted half bagel with cream cheese. My Gawd...even the coffee was splendid and not weak like tea, unlike a majority of hotels and restaurants all over. The scrambled eggs were extra creamy, soft and fluffy just the way I love 'em! Some people may not like that, so...take that as either a caveat or a compliment. But I absolutely loved their scrambled eggs. The bacon was also cooked to perfection. There was a mix between mid-well to well done pieces. So, if you prefer your bacon extra crispy as I do, you can pick through what's there and select accordingly (*hint: the crispier pieces are usually towards the bottom). The omelet station was...entertaining. While I didn't enjoy the omelet as much as the eggs, it was still quite good; like...7 out of 10 good. The chef was really into his craft and you could tell. Exaggerated gestures aside, this chef was quick, efficient and possessed a level of dexterity I don't even see in most hibachi restaurants. He got everyone's order out rather rapidly, considering he always had about 3 pans going at a time. Finally, the potato casserole was something new for me. I'm not quite sure what all was put into it, ingredient wise. The only thing I'd say is it's a bit bland, the way they prepare it. But I suspect this item isn't featured everyday and they probably do it deliberately because everyone's preferences differ when it comes to seasoning. Just sprinkle some salt and pepper on those bad boys and you'll be good to go. Bottom line: KBG hits all the marks where they matter most. The buffet is clean, accessible and features a nice selection. The coffee was pretty decent and they even leave the pot on the table for you. And I had no issues with the service. This place is easily worthy of 5 extra creamy eggs scrambled out of 5. Only the best featured by a Marriott hotel, amirite? read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - The buffet is wicked popular here - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was great but it is expensive. There is a buffet option and an ala carte option too! read more

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My husband and I went in for breakfast. We were surprised that it was a buffet. There are two options for buffet...full or cold buffet. My husband and got the full buffet because he wanted an omelet. He said that is was cooked perfectly and flavorful. I had the cold buffet. The fresh fruit bowls were delicious, as were the sticky buns. What out it over the top for me was the Breakfast Crème Brûlée! So tasty, I felt guilty enjoying this for breakfast. The coffee was good, our waitress was nice. I would give it 5 stars, except the pricing was a bit steep. read more

This is a great restaurant if you don't want to drive around in Waikiki. If you're staying at the Waikiki Beach Marriott or close to is, this place is truly ideal. The view of the beach is amazing and the food and drinks they serve are reasonably priced. Each night has a different theme so be sure to check out their offerings before visiting. Also, if you're a hotel guest, make sure to show your room key to receive additional discounts. If you happen to receive drink vouchers, make sure to redeem them too. I've been here on several occasions and remember it being on the lower level but this was years ago. I asked the bartender on my most recent visit and he confirmed, a remodel did move the establishment up a floor. Perfect to see the ocean. The dining area is comfortable and surrounded by mirrors so it looks like you're surrounded by the ocean from any vantage point. Their crab legs and prime rib are perfectly prepared. You can taste the quality. Service is excellent and there is never ever really a line unless its seafood night. Their seafood is so good, even locals make the visit. Remember parking is free for 4 hours I believe if validated, so make sure you get your stub punched by the cashier before you leave. read more

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My wife and I had breakfast here everyday (4 days) during our stay at Waikiki Beach Marriott. Breakfast buffet items were good with an omelette station. Service was great. We had a different server each day and service was consistent. read more

Comp Elite Member vouchers for breakfast buffet upon check-in MAHALO! My first visit here on a Sunday Morning, no line at 8am and our host seated us close to the windows viewing wakiki beach NICE! but if you are lucky get the window seats. Huge dinning room with lots of tables and a bar in the middle and buffet at the back wall. They offer Fresh Fruits and Lychee was very sweet and delicious. They have your basics eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, waffles and a bread station. Other items like miso soup, rice congee with veggie toppings to choose from and soba noodles. Favorite is the omelet station and breakfast crepes and more. Was it good? YES! as for the taste , hey it's breakfast ...salt and pepper on the table or ketchup , tabasco and soy sauce make it to your liking :) FULL and Satisfied morning. Service was great and for a comp meal thank you Marriott. read more

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Paid 50$ for breakfast buffet that is totally over priced and not worth the money. Free continental breakfast would have been better.

Wonderful staff and great selection for breakfast! Most hotels just have breads, cereal and maybe juice if you're lucky. Instead, Kuhio Beach Grill offers cooked foods too like bacon, eggs and an omelet station. The best part you ask? Congee! The only thing they're missing is the shredded dried pork! They do have pickled veggies and kimchi which was an interesting addition since I have never thought to add kimchi to congee. Regardless, each experience was great. We never dined here any other time except breakfast as there are too many selections for other meals. The staff here is amazing and traffic flows nicely. Get yourself some cereal and POG juice as well while you're here! read more

We stopped in here for happy hour, $8 old fashion made with knob creek which was AWESOME. The bartender told us that they had more local drinks upstairs for another 45 minutes, so we opted to go up there to check them out. Great recommendation, but after, we came back down to catch the last half hour of happy hour here, and it was the right choice. Beautiful bar, the bartender was quick and attentive. Andy took care of us and chatted with us for a little bit, great conversation. Drinks were great and top shelf alcohol for a great price. We will definitely try to make it back for the prime rib buffet, it smelled and looked amazing. Great experience and I would highly recommend to sit at the bar and grab a drink. read more

Kuhio Beach Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had a feeling when approaching the establishment we would not be pleased, but we're in the Marriott; you expect stellar service right? WRONG. Complete trash. The service was horrible, the glasses and cutlery were filthy, and you're paying an up charge for this!The food was disgusting; pork was over cooked, pancakes were dry, potatoes undercooked. The only thing they had going for them was the fruit. Please refrain from eating here. Go to Sweet E's; for half the price , great service and food! You've been warned! ZERO STARS read more

Small local food restaurant...food is great for price...service was great but food wasn't hot..served cold...would've gave 4 stars but food temperature wasn't right... read more

Friends went a while ago & said it was great, so we decided to check out the Wednesday: Hawaiian Poke Bar. Since the prices & detailed menu were not available on the website, I sent an email requesting the info. The Restaurant Manager responded with an attachment that listed a "Local Poke Station". Well, the "Local Poke Station" turned out to be 1 ahi poke choice that was too spicy for me. I don't understand the obsession with spicy food that masks the freshness or flavor of the food. Spicy heat can always be added but not taken away. SMH. BTW the prime rib was not at a carving station. We ordered it from our server & it was brought out to us. There was around 5 hot entrees & 6 sides/starches - I liked the rolls best because it was served with real butter. Can't say much about the rest. TIP: grab your dessert at the beginning because the fancier ones run out & weren't replenished. Most looked better than they tated. read more

Service was good food just mediocre. It's very expensive...we had the buffet and on another occasion the steak and eggs. Buffet was definitely not worth 50 bucks and I was a little surprised that toast was not included with the steak and eggs... oh well it was convenient but I probably would opt for another restaurant whenever I return read more

My son wanted to eat at a buffet for his birthday and looked around, but most restaurants that offer buffets are at least $50, and it was hard to find one with a dumb phone. Being in the dark ages, I finally saw the light after I finally got a smart phone and could just hop onto yelp to find kuhio beach grill listed. Just one tap on the phone to call instead of finding a phone book (have you younger generation ever looked in one?) I was trying to stay away from being on the screen all the time, but I guess it is inevitable. Having a smart phone enables me to write more reviews instead of waiting to go home, then find myself too tired to write. Now I understand why people couldn't communicate with me or not being able to find places. but now I am back writing and posting reviews as a non-elite to let you all read another opinion of places, as I rely on yelp to find places as well. At first I wondered if the cost would reflect the quality of food since if was almost half the price of other restaurants, and some of the reviews stated that the crab legs were small, but we decided to try it out anyway because of other good reviews: corn chowder- 5 stars - very creamy with a nice heavy flavor. I didn't want to eat too much of it since there were so much other food. prime rib - 4 stars - a little chewy but pretty good. the sauce was a little salty but it made the meat a lot tastier to want seconds. crab legs - 5 stars - cannot go wrong getting all u can eat crab legs for only $30. My younger son ate 3 plateful. It was already flavored without the butter which made it less fattening. salad bar - 3 stars - was just a basic variety of veggies that I didn't bother to eat. other hot foods - wasn't that much of a variety that captured me, so didn't taste any. dessert - 3 stars - average, and the chocolate wasn't as strong tasting so it didn't impress me birthday icecream brownie cake - 5 stars - I asked if they did anything for birthdays and the waitress didn't really say anything, but at the end of our meal, she brought us a really nice and awesome tasting brownie ice cream chocolate cake that we had to make room in our tummies for because it was so delicious! It also had a happy birthday chocolate candy to go with it. Unfortunately, my phone ran out of juice so I couldn't take a pix of it. Overall, I give it a 4 or more stars because of the early bird cost of $30 for adults and only $17 for kids under 12 if you arrive by 6pm, prime rib, crablegs, local friendliness of the waitress, very kid friendly, special cake and 4 hour validation to give us extra time to enjoy walking around waikiki, especially since the pan pacific hoolaulea event was happening to make a very special family event. read more

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Breakfast is here. In today's dollars, the $48 per adult isn't bad. They had me at omelet station and fresh made waffles. There's a wide selection of breakfast items and staff are OG aunties reminiscent of the glory days of Waikiki. KBG overlooks beautiful Waikiki Beach..great way to enjoy breakfast read more