LoL!!!! All I have to say about that. People watching, strong drinks, good time…read more The morning will require COFFEE

I was looking forward to this place. As I wanted something, more Hawai'i authentic…read more. Typical little alley type dive bar . Wasn't worth the hype Waitress was super nice

What an AWESOME experience!!!!…read more This place is so much fun! Some of the best food we've had in a LONG time, amazing service, great music, delicious drinks, and chill-ass vibes. We had such a great night and cannot wait to come back! We definitely spent some money tonight, but WOW, what an experience! For 4 adults, 2 drinks each, 2 cold plates, 4 tacos, 2 hot dishes, 2 sides, and 2 desserts, we spent $389. And honestly? Every single thing we ate was worth talking about! The older gentleman who seemed to be an owner or one of the patrons was absolutely wonderful and so much fun to chat with. Our waitress was awesome, too! Great service all around. Now, let's talk about the food because EVERY. SINGLE. THING. was delicious! * The Tartar: Excellent! * The Crudo: Absolutely awesome! * The Brussels sprouts: So crispy, it was killer! * The pasta: LORDY, MY GOODNESS! * The crab rice cakes: Honestly, one of the best things we've eaten in a LONG time. We were practically fighting each other to get the last bites. Hahaha! * The poached pears: SO GOOD! And that sticky blondie?! Sticky, chewy, and crispy all at the same time. We were fighting over that one, too! Between the food, drinks, music, atmosphere, and genuinely great service, this place absolutely delivered. It's not an inexpensive night out, but we had an incredible experience, and every dish left us wanting more. We all walked out stuffed and barely made it back to our vehicles.

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.

I was in search of a nice rooftop bar in Waikiki and my friend and I found Hideout! It's on the…read moresecond floor of The Laylow hotel. We arrived at around 8:30 pm on a Thursday night and we only waited about 5 minutes for a table spot. They have live music playing, and the singer that night was so talented! I really enjoyed his covers. For drinks, I ordered the Ultra Violet and my friend ordered the Hana Hou! Ultra Violet had a pretty presentation, with a glowing coaster attached to the bottom of the glass. It was overall a very sweet drink, but the alcohol content wasn't that noticeable to be honest. My friend also said the Hana Hou! was very sweet and lacking in noticeable alcohol content as well. We also ordered the Ube Panna Cotta for dessert, and I loved it. The lime cream on top actually adds a very nice acidic contrast to the milky creaminess of the ube panna cotta. Lastly, I wanted to give a shoutout to our server, Jerrod. He was upbeat and friendly from the start, and regularly checked in on us as we were having our drinks and dessert. Overall, had a good time at Hideout and would love to come back again if I'm in Oahu!

This location is right at the hotel (lay low) I'm staying so it was so convenient. You can choose…read moreto be at the table, bar or the fire pit. At the time I went, they only had the fire pit seating so we just went for it. If you're just there for and app and some drinks then it's honestly a very cute spot to sit. It had sand and a shared fire pit with your own side tables. You can over see the lower city view as you chill at the fire with live music, so the vibe is very nice. I was here for dinner and ofc ended ordering a steak of all things so it was a little difficult to cut my steak on the little side tables (honestly my fault) but we still had a nice time. We got a beer and a virgin cocktail which were both yummy. The steak was cook perfectly to medium rare like I asked and it hit my steak craving ~ the staff was nice and checked in us often ~

Mahalo for the ono lychee martini! Always going above & beyond for me! Love ya Matt, you da best!read more

The best mai tai ever! Gabriella was friendly, fast and made a great drink. Super fun and great…read moreenergy!

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.

Worst experience ever. Even with a reservation a day ahead, could not get a shaded table with a…read moreview for 3, for a special occassion which was clearly designated on opentable. Whata SHAM! . It wasn't even crowded. The food was terrible. Kimchee fried rice, horrid. Eggs Benedict horrid, with a hair in it. Service just average and borderline unprofessional. "Supervisor" wouldn't even come out and show their face, probably embarrassed, and only took 20% off. Feeling sick. Server seemed to think it was funny. No care. Avoid!

Such a fun hidden gem in Waikiki!…read more Tucked inside the White Sands Hotel, Green Lady has that true speakeasy feel. Look for "Room 8" to your left--finding the entrance is part of the fun! Once inside, you're greeted with a clean, intimate space, low lighting, and moody vibes. There are only a handful of seats in the indoor bar, so it feels cozy and exclusive rather than like your typical crowded Waikiki bar. The mixologists are fantastic at their craft. Every cocktail we tried was creative, flavorful, and deliciously strong--definitely drinks you want to sip and enjoy! If you love hidden bars, creative cocktails, and a chill, intimate atmosphere, definitely add Green Lady to your Honolulu list.

It was very cute and the aesthetic was nice. However, my partner and I were ignored. We waited at…read moreour table for about 10 minutes, got up to order but told to sit back down and someone would come to take our order. We waited at least another 10 minutes before someone came to take our order, who was rolling her eyes and even throwing her arms down at us, especially when my boyfriend ordered. Rolled her eyes and left. Waited maybe 10-15 more minutes and we ultimately got up and left. During this time span, we saw her come out and take orders for other tables, bring them their drinks, and even come back for a second round for them. It was very unfortunate, especially considering we were some of the only POC there.

Great Experience with Courtney!…read more Small 12 seat bar with a great vibe!! Run don't walk and make a reservation!

We decided to head out on a spontaneous date night for a couple of drinks. Courtney was amazing!…read moreShe was super attentive, friendly, and makes some really great cocktails! I'd recommend making reservations so you don't have to wait for spots to open.

Besides the setting and the food - which are outstanding, to say the least - Duke's has some of…read morenicest, friendliest waitstaff we have seen. Our waitress, Jess, was particularly friendly, and her suggestions yielded the best fish tacos I have ever had. And I have had LOTS! She was checking in often but not too often. Hang on to that young lady, she is a true asset for the business. As for the fish tacos, perfectly grilled, large pieces of mahi-mahi with a crisp slaw, a perfect crema, pico, and the right amount of cilantro. YUM.

The fish was incredibly fresh! The macadamia-crusted fish was perfectly moist on the inside with a…read morenice crunch on the outside, and it wasn't overly sweet. The drinks were good, but I wouldn't order a second round. They were a little too sweet and didn't quite stand out compared to other cocktails I've tried. The ambience was energetic and lively, making it a fun atmosphere. The servers were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Overall, a 10/10 experience!

If you're cool the locals make you feel right at home. 10/10 recommend! It's nice coming here…read morebecause it's social and not fking weird lol. I love it. I'll be going back

Honolulu Tavern is a classic old-school Waikiki dive bar. It's frequented mostly by locals and…read moreoffers much more reasonable drink prices than most spots in the area. The place isn't fancy -- just a couple of fans trying to move the air -- but it has a relaxed, no-frills vibe that's refreshing after walking around Waikiki. Good spot if you're looking for affordable drinks and a laid-back local atmosphere rather than a polished tourist bar. Imee, is my favorite bartender. She'll take great care of you and keep you laughing!

Loved the Lei Stand! The bar tenders are so friendly and the cocktails are incredible. Definitely…read morefelt the speakeasy vibes. Loved the happy hour specials and music in the bar. Definitely recommend!

Sadly I hoped I could give it a better review but since moving from the downtown venue to Waikiki I…read morejust couldn't. Located in a hotel called The Romer on Nāhua Street in Waikiki off of Kuhio (closer to Ala Wai Canal) it is a smallish unpretentious looking building on Diamond Head side of Nahua. They have valet stand in front and validate parking for up to 3 hours. The valet wasn't very friendly when we walked towards him and usually they hold the door open but this one did not. We realize he's probably not part of Lei Stand staff but it doesn't make a good first impression. Walk into the lobby and directly to your left is the Lei Stand. It is brightly neon but dark if that makes sense, and very small. If you're a fan of when it used to be on Bethel St downtown then you'll be disappointed with this venue. No view to be had, dark drapes cover the windows (we were there at 6:00 pm) and no cute little lanai or garden. Tiny tables either high tops or rounds - maybe 10 total and a small bar. There was one tiny corner booth. The lost star was for this set up but also another lost star for NO MUSIC. Music is such an important part of a place especially a bar so we were disappointed and appalled there was only silence. Bartender said the music was "broken" so we turned on our phones to get something on our table. Then two girls brought in something to light the place up with some tunes so that helped. The final lost star was it is called The Lei Stand yet there wasn't a lei stand inside the place. When we asked the bartender where it was he didn't even know what a lei was. Then we explained to him and he said it is in the hotel lobby but you have to go to front desk to let them know you wish to purchase one. Another disappointment. Thank goodness I bought her a lei from downtown in case they didn't have any. The good stars ... Star 1 goes to the drink menu and how delicious they tasted. "Rub up on my belly" was beautifully prepared and so delicious I had to have another one lol I mean how could I refuse a second guava jam infused Tito's vodka??? Bartender prepared with cute little garnish and an ice stick to keep it cold! He was very nice and took good care of us. My friend opted for the "Clifton's Curse" - yes there's a back story to this drink- and enjoyed the cognac, absinthe, bitters and sherry concoction! Ono! Star 2 goes to the food or "nibbles" as they call it. Taro chips and crack dip were yum and a nice handful of chips not too much and not too little. Hurricane fries - to die for! Plenty of furikake, parmigiano reggiano and spicy aioli. The girls who brought our food were very nice and made sure we had what we needed to enjoy, bringing us waters too. They also had a smash burger for $25 but we had dinner rez later so didn't want to indulge but it looked good. It might be cute if you wanted to do a private party here and I noticed a room across with a beautiful large table set up for a private dinner - not sure if part of hotel or bar.