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Mai Tai Bar

4.0 (1.2k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Live music
Outdoor seating

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Veggie flatbread and hummus
Nicole R.

Susan is of course fantastic as she's been doing this for 45 years! Excellent and quick service with her for drinks. The next day we stayed by the pool for majority of the day and Diane was absolutely exceptional. The pool was completely filled and her service was so spot on even with the amount of people she was serving. The food was very good and came out hot and fresh!

Ahi poke
Megan L.

Every time we come to hawaii the Mai Tai bar is one first stop! It's a spacious outdoor bar right on the beach that can't be missed. The Mai tai is exceptional. The menu has changed over the course of the many years we've been coming but our hits from this past visit are the ahi poke with toro chips and the pineapple chicken wings. It's a beautiful spot to recharge after a quick dip in the ocean or before heading off to dinner. The service is friendly but a bit on island time, if you know you know!

Brian K.

Great drinks, great location, great view. My kid turned 21 and we took him to this bar at the Royal Hawaiian just so that we could be at a cool place for him to try something. My wife had the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai, my kid had a Pina Colada and both were really aesthetically pleasing and tasty. The view was next level. We sat down on the edge right next to the beach in the evening and it was a great view. Just a really fun night and great service by the wait staff.

HONOLULU BEERWORKS ROYAL SUNSET
EM H.

4.5 stars, but since we can't give half star ratings, I'm boosting to 5. During our August/September, 2023 trip to Oahu, DJ and I stayed at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki and were given a "Celebrate" card to enjoy a free toast of champagne, wine, beer, or soft drink at either the Mai Tai Bar or Malulani Pool. We decided to go to the bar for some bites and sips on the afternoon of September 9. The legendary Mai Tai Bar in the iconic "Pink Palace," as The Royal Hawaiian is also known, is where "Trader Vic" Bergeron first introduced to the islands Hawaii's signature drink in 1953. Located just steps away from Waikiki Beach, the oceanfront bar is a festive, postcard-perfect setting for enjoying the beach scene while sipping on delicious umbrella drinks and snacking on yummy appetizers with music playing. We arrived at the beachfront bar shortly after 3:30 PM and found no issue with immediately finding a table where we could enjoy the view. Although their mai tais are consistently voted the best in Hawaii by the readers of Hawaii Magazine, we didn't order the iconic cocktail. Below are what we had instead: HONOLULU BEERWORKS ROYAL SUNSET ($11) - As mentioned earlier, I was given a "Celebrate" card for me "and a guest [who were] cordially invited for a toast to celebrate at the Mai Tai Bar or Malulani Pool...[with] champagne, house wine by the glass, beer by the pint, or a soft drink." Since I couldn't redeem the card for my PINK PALACE, the waiter traded the card for this pink hued beer for DJ. I can't remember if he was given two glasses or just one for the card. Hopefully, he was given a couple on the house since you can't toast with just one...and the invitation was for two. PINK PALACE ($18) - When at the Pink Palace, you must order this famous, creamy, and vibrant tropical namesake HAND CRAFTED COCKTAIL. I enjoyed this fruity twist on the classic Piña Colada, featuring a splash of grenadine to give it the signature bright pink hue that matches the iconic Pink Palace resort. TZATZIKI BEET HUMMUS ($16) - Following the colour theme, this beet hummus was vibrantly pink. The roasted beet purée with the dollop of cucumber, dill yogurt was a refreshing dip accompanied with pita bread. BLT SALAD ($25) - This bowl of greens appeared to be small in portion size, but I was pleasantly surprised to be filled up by it. I also appreciated that the honey bacon steak was lean. Very ono. Service was friendly and informative. Prices were a bit steep, but worth it since you also pay for the scenery and ambiance. This is the Royal Hawaiian Hotel afterall. A very convenient and obvious choice when you are staying at the Pink Palace like we were.

Special seating area
Roya J.

During a kayak from Ala Moana to Kaimana stopped here for lunch and what a treat. Great food, nice portions, great outdoor area and supa friendly service. Couldn't finish all my ahi katsu sando so took it for dinner. Didn't hurt we had kama'aina hookup:

Ammara W.

If you're imagining landing in Honolulu and heading straight to your first stop, make it Mai Tai Bar. The views of Waikiki Beach are stunning, and it's the perfect place to kick back, relax, and soak in that first day on vacation feeling. It's right by the beach too, so you can easily wander down to the sand whenever you want. I ordered the pasta with the mai tai ofc, he ordered a burger and fries and a beer, and everything hit the spot after a day of traveling. Between the great food, drinks, and unbeatable ocean views, this is exactly where you want to spend your first afternoon in Hawaii.

Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai
Kara S.

Wonderful place to grab a drink and dinner. Had a couple Mai Tais and a smash burger to watch the sunset. Staff was super friendly, drinks were amazing, food was great and vibe was perfect!

Ashley B.

BEST MAI TAI ON THE WHOLE ISLAND! Customer service is excellent, clean and super cute pink area, cute for a date night!

Anastasiya K.

I like mai tai bar! The drinks are still pricey, but honestly, it feels justified for the location and how cute the spot is. I've been a few times just for drinks and always love sitting at the bar with friends. Great place to stop before dinner or just enjoy a shaded beachside drink. Service is good when sat at bar. Can get very busy!

George U.

What a great lunch today at the Mai Tai Bar in Waikiki. Nick was our amazing server assisted by Shelton and Tumo. The entertainment was fantastic and the food simply amazing. The Royal Mai Tai and Margarita was also perfectly made. We had the south shore shrimp appetizer which was so tasty with taro chips. For our entrees my wife had the Mahi Mahi grilled fish sandwich with killer fries and I had the amazing smash burger with those amazing fries. The service, food and ambiance was stellar. Highly recommended

Arthur E.

Went here a few times during my stay at the hotel. Super tasty cocktails and a superb view. Service is a bit slow at the tables but are quick at the bar itself. Mai tai's and pina coladas were legit. Will def come back!

Our first table was a nice table facing the beach, but we wanted a table by the stage
Al L.

It was the final evening of our vacation and our friends suggested music and drinks after an early dinner. He has been a fan of Johnny Valentine and said he was playing at the Mai Tai Bar in the Royal Hawaiian. The Bar is located in the back patio area that faces the beach. Arriving at 6:30pm, there was a line to be seated and when we were seated, we were at a nice table facing the beach, but we were on the opposite side where the stage Johnny was performing. Also, we were next to the bar and it was quite noisy. After ordering our drinks, which I got the Royal Sunset Ale, we spotted a table near the stage and asked our waitress if we could move there. She checked and said we could move there. It was a nice center table about 20ft from the stage and we could hear Johnny perform without the bar noise. Johnny is Hawaii's premier entertainer, who is Bruno Mars' uncle, is known for his vocal range and guitar skills. He performed Hawaiian songs and had a hula dancer on stage with him and he covered popular songs. He also came by our table during an intermission and graciously took pictures with us. Mai Tai Bar is not only a bar but a restaurant too, so it did have food offerings as well. The servers were friendly and efficient. It was a nice evening to cap off our vacation with a nice evening of music and drinks.

Three of the four different Mai Tais on the menu.
Tina A.

This place was incredible! We did not like the Monkey Pod Mai Tais at all, but this place wow! We came twice while we were here, just so we could say we had them all. My favorite was the "White Washed" it has a banana/coconut foam and a hint of nutmeg, I had it both times. My husband liked them all, but really liked the pricier one with all the fancy rum, but mine came in 2nd for him. The drinks come out fast and the views incredible.

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Ask the Community - Mai Tai Bar

Do they take reservations?

They do not

Can I bring a cake in celebration of my birthday? And is there a cake fee?

Do we need to show our vaccine card?

Not when I went in October 2022! The mai tais are so wonderful!!

Does this restaurant accept reservations?

Aloha, Faith. Mai Tai Bar offers open seating only - just like the Beach Bar. However, Azure accepts reservations for dinner Fridays through Sundays, for its 4-course prix-fixe menu. Mahalo for inquiring!

Are people under 21 allowed in the Mai Tai bar to eat?

Yes

Do you have happy hour?

Aloha, We unfortunately do not.

Can you use your Landry's gift cards here? Thank you

Aloha! We unfortunately do not.

Parking?? Do they validate?

Aloha Brian P. When you dine with us at our restaurants and bars, the first 4 hours is free with a $30 minimum purchase. You are welcome you park in the Sheraton Waikiki parking garage, or valet your car at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel. We hope this… 

Can you watch the NBA finals here?

Aloha David Z., Thank you for your message. Our Mai Tai Bar unfortunately does not have TVs,… 

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I never knew this cute little place existed until a co-worker told me about it. Vintage Books is a…read morebookstore themed restaurant and bar tucked away in Kaimuki. It kind of reminded me of a "speak easy" with the vibes. There is bar seating, tables, and even some couches! Surprisingly, there was no wait and we were seated right away. Their drink menu is full of crafted beverages. I got a fruity sangria and it was delicious! The food menu had a lot of interesting items that I was excited to try. My favorite was the Prosciutto Arugula salad- a nice healthy option. I also really enjoyed the Ulu tacos! Instead of traditional tortillas, breadfruit slices took its place.

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Date night? Hanging with friends? Pau hana with colleagues? Just want your own moment but you also…read moreenjoy history and well made drinks and pupus? This is your stop. Plan for reservations well in advance because you're going to want to sit at the bar. That's where the storytelling is center stage. From the outside, you'd easily miss it. But once you step inside, you realize you're stepping into an experience. Every drink comes with a unique story and the bartender is not simply a storyteller but an artist as well.

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I come here once a month. Great view, great service, both of servers I have gotten are excellent!!…read morePaka and Josh. They both always remember what I like/order, and cater to my needs. Food is great and reasonably priced and served in good portions too. Because many other Waikiki restaurants would jack the prices up simply because they could, the fact Deck's price points are lower than the most and the quality is better than the most is awesome. Highly recommend it.

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What we thought was a pawn shop turned out to be... a speakeasy?!…read more What a lovely surprise. A gem of a find! I will never forget this experience. I was just skipping around town exploring wanting to check-in to as many places as I could like the responsible Yelp elite that I am and then I find this amazing hole on the wall speakeasy. The lovely gentleman in the front welcomed us in to take a look around and I asked him if I could take photos for yelp and he told me that if I was going to write a review, I had to join them. So of course, I took the invite and decided to stay for a little while. We sat at a nice area. A perfect little place. I just want to take a snapshot and keep it in my memory so I can emulate it and turn it into my home study. I could stay here forever. The vibes were on point. The server recommended drinks that he thought we would like, and we loved both of them. I don't remember what the drinks were called, but mine had a blueberry taste to it, and my friend had a mock tail, but some sort of Yuzu to it. We also shared a $15 charcuterie graze. 10 out of 10 would recommend being curious and opening doors to finding out that there's a speakeasy randomly in an area you never thought would be there. What an amazing experience.

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Mai Tai Bar - cocktailbars - Updated October 2026

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