Amazing local Asian fusion cuisine at its finest! Excellent service and ambience! Clean restrooms…read moreand lots of shopping and beaches near by. Pro tip: I suggest bring a few or bunch of friends and everyone orders something different and share it (family style). That way you all get to taste a lot of delicious dishes for round one. Then narrow it down to a few that's the tables favorites for round two and then order dessert to end the meal right! I definitely suggest The Pupu House!

Denied my ID for no reason :( so if you have an out of state id its a hit or miss i guessread more

Great bar to enjoy a cocktail after a long meal at La Mer - you'll need help digesting!…read more The bar is short but its at table height, so comfy chairs, no bar stools, the bar tender walks down a few steps to be at eye level. They have their collection of specialty cocktails but I asked him to make me a Sazerac, 50/50 cognac/rye. It was superb.

4.5 stars Why did I…read moregive this place 4.5 stars? Because I didn't actually get to go inside. Now you're thinking, "What??" Yup, because there's a dress code in order to get in! For guys you need a dress shirt and slacks to get in so when I walked in with my sandals and tshirt I was turned away at the door (I had been out at the beach all day and didn't have any dress shirts or slacks or anything). Now you're thinking, "If you got turned away why are you giving this place a review??" Because even though I couldn't go inside, the person at the door told me I could sit in the lounge area outside and still be served. I wasn't going to say no because I knew I wanted to go here so I took that option. Now let's get into the real stuff. This place is on the second floor of Orchids and Lewers Lounge so you'll have to take the stairs or the elevator to get there. Yes, the cocktails are pricey but you're not just paying for the drink; you're paying for an experience. Each of their $24 cocktails come with an appetizer/pairing. You can switch it out for another if you want but this is just their suggested pairing. My first pairing was the Hemingway old fashioned which comes with marinated mushroom and onion. I thought the old fashioned was good but I remember eating the appetizer and then taking a sip of the drink and saying out loud, "That just changed the flavor of the old fashioned." The appetizer was more acidic and sour and after having that coated around my mouth it made the old fashioned sweeter and not as bitter or sour. That just took me by surprise and realized just why they are the way they are. My second pairing was the halekulani cocktail which comes with vegetable brunoise with Ibérico Gelee Cream of Bacon. I feel like a lot of the juices in the cocktail overpower the taste of the whiskey even though the whiskey is what makes this cocktail special. After eating the vegetable brunoise the tropical flavors in the drink come out a lot more. My server told me that the whiskey is from Elijah Craig who makes this bourbon specifically for them and this drink. It also contains some 1950s bourbon so it really is a special drink. I love that one of the waiters came out to chat with me for a little bit. We talked about why I was visiting and where I was visiting from. We spoke about our travels and his travels to the Pacific Northwest like Seattle's Canon and Portland's Multnomah Whiskey Library (those are both some of my favorite bars ever and if you've never been, bookmark those for your next visit). It was unnecessary for him to do that but he did it anyway and I just think that speaks to the experience they want to provide their guests, regardless of whether they're inside or outside. A part of me thinks a part of the complete experience is lost because I was unable to actually have a drink inside the bar. I have no doubt that had I been allowed to go in this would be an absolutely great 5 star experience. I got that top-notch service even sitting outside and I know I would've gotten that perfect atmosphere inside. I still wish to this day I could've gotten in the door but I guess that's for another day. You bet if I'm going back to Oahu I'll be bringing a lot of t-shirts and shorts and one nice outfit just for this place.

Love this place, casual, convenient, great staff and you can buy food from the food court and have…read morea drink from agave. And dog friendly too! Seahawks bar during NFL season but they welcome all fans. They play sports games throughout the year.

Mai Tai Fact: Although created in 1944 by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron in Oakland, California, the…read moreMai Tai became synonymous with Hawaii because Trader Vic brought the drink to Honolulu in 1953 to develop the bar program for the Matson Line Hotels, including the Royal Hawaiian. You can't go to Hawaii and not imbibe in some mai tais. I had one on my second day on Oahu and, knowing I have a severe reaction to dark rums, it did not go well. That was only having half a mai tai too. Feeling brave and reckless, I ordered another at Agave & Vine. This one at Agave & Vine went much better. No cheek bruising and no Asian Glow. Agave & Vine's left me looking human after I finished my drink. I enjoyed my happy hour mai tai here and really, no complaints!

Great drinks, friendly service, awesome local bands play here and they host all the fun events in…read moreChinatown.

Imagine you just left a bar nearby and you're not quite ready to go home but you're not necessarily…read morelooking to get into it club scene with sloppy 20 something year olds...enter PSC. She's down a dark ally (no joke) trust the neon pink light as you walk towards it like a moth to a flame. Immediately you've found the dive bar of your dreams. She opens to the ally greeted by casual smokers and live music. There's gays, they's and everyone else. Drink menu is top notch. The bartender, well she's a vision and pours a mean drink. It feels criminal to bring this much attention to this social club, I'd hate to have to wait in a line but I loved it here.

Located on the 5th floor of the Prince Waikiki hotel. We loved the drinks. The servers were always…read morenice and attentive. We heard live music on Friday night. I enjoyed ordering drinks while relaxing in the jacuzzi. We ordered several gin and tonics and piña colada. We also ordered açaí bowls and wings for the kids. It was a treat to watch Friday fireworks from here. Between the live music, the cool breeze, and the festive sky display, our holiday felt so celebratory in every way!

Relaxing at the Prince Waikiki Hotel pool since early morning and didn't realize the Bar doesn't…read moreopen until 11:00am for drinks & snacks. I waited and the hostess came around the pool area to take the guests orders. I wanted a non-alcoholic drink and Sarah suggested the Lava Flow. Mahalo Sarah for the recommendation because Lava Flow quenched my thirst.

The wine selection here is top notch--all stored and poured through these sleek, fancy dispensing…read moremachines that make the whole experience feel a little elevated. The interior is really well done, the seating is comfortable, and it's refreshingly quiet and casual for a wine bar. Service was great, and parking was easy, which is always a bonus. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

My friend and I decided to revisit Amuse Wine, a place we used to love back in college and when we…read morelanded our first jobs. We had so many great memories here, and the food and wine selection were always top-notch. Naturally, we were excited to return. When we arrived at 6 PM on a Friday, the restaurant was completely empty, which felt unusual. We thought maybe the crowd shows up later, but by the time we left, no one else had come in. Looking at the menu, we were disappointed to see that many of our favorites were gone--the small burger sliders, charcuterie board, and truffle fries were all missing. We ordered the ahi dynamite, but it tasted different from what we remembered--almost like it wasn't fresh. The presentation was still great, but the flavor was off. The wine, however, was just as good as always. For a $100+ bill, the food did not live up to expectations. When I asked if they'd bring back the old menu, the staff mentioned some items are available during happy hour (Monday-Thursday), but I'd honestly be happy to pay full price if they just brought them back permanently. If they restore the menu to what we all loved, I'd be happy to return. Until then, I might hold off.

Grabbed a quick drink at this bar inside Stix Foodhall. Bartender didn't seem very knowledgeable…read more Prices were ok.

Not sure if it's true that Shanghai Bar is closed or not, but if they are, it must have happened…read morepretty recently since one of my buddies was just here not too long ago. Assuming they are, though, it's a shame! While our experience here was pretty uneven, we still thought it was a pretty decent spot to grab a relaxed nightcap! Located just off the center of the Stix Asia food court (right by Matsuri and Shingen) and in the middle of one end of the food hall, Shanghai Bar was about as casual and small of a cocktail bar you'll find. Yet, despite how simple it looked, their drink menu certainly wasn't lacking in options. As their name suggests, a good portion of their cocktails, spirits, and beers had Asian influences (tons of Asian whiskeys!) and even featured a boozy boba (and non-alcoholic boba). What's more, they also had a relatively robust mix of food offerings, including a variety of appetizers, noodles, and soup (I think this is a sister eatery to Honolulu Noodle Company that's also in the food hall). -- TEQUILA P.O.G. - Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Guava Juice, Simple Syrup, Sprite, Grenadine, Lime...$18 Even though the taste of this was a little fruitier than I expected, this was still pretty solid. The POG was refreshing, the tartness of the lime helped to cut the sweetness, and the pour of tequila was just right. -- SHANGHAI MAI TAI - Rum, Agave, Guava, Pineapple. Lime, Cherry, Lemon...$18 Of everything we had, this might have been my favorite. Between the guava, pineapple, and lime, this had a fruity element to it, but unlike the P.O.G., it wasn't super fruity. The pour on this one felt more than fair too, which was nice. -- MOJITO IN SHANGHAI - Rum, Lychee, Mint, Soda...$18 This is what we ordered, but I didn't even realize until now that what we got was more like a regular mojito. Still, what we did get was pretty good. Although it tasted a little sweeter than a normal mojito, I liked the bit of tartness and minty flavor it had. -- HOKU MULE - Hakuto Japanese Gin, Fresh Shiso, Lemon, Ginger Beer...$18 This was kind of a bummer and I'm partly to blame. Since they were out of ginger beer, I took the bartender's offer to use bitters instead of changing my order. Initially, this started off fine, and the overall taste was pretty good, but the bitters got to be a bit overwhelming. Similar to how we didn't notice that our Mojito in Shanghai looked very different from the photos in the menu and on Yelp, we also realized much later that our Shanghai Mai Tai was also served differently (it was missing the toothpick with the cherry and lime). Not as significant of a change, as they were more of a garnish, but still worth noting, as it was something else about our drinks that didn't match up. As much as we thoroughly enjoyed the more casual vibe here (as opposed to some of the more congested bars nearby), it's definitely offset by our drinks. Regardless of the fact that we mostly enjoyed what we had, it's hard to overlook the fact that only one matched up to what was listed on the menu. If nothing else, I can't help but wonder how much better they could've been! Not that it seems to matter anymore if Shanghai Bar truly is gone. Oh what could've been... THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

The frozen piña colada was perfect! The swings at this bar are so fun to enjoy a drink poolside and…read moreget a tan or cool off! We also got chops and salsa, the salsa was a little different than what we were expecting but still enjoyable. We wish we tried the chips and ceviche though!

Heyday is a pool Tiki bar that is part of the White Sands hotel. We were staying at the hotel, so…read morewe went to several happy hours. Heyday has a good happy hour of drinks and food options. They also have swing seats around the bar. It is a fun, chill place, it has an oasis feel in busy Waikīkī. They also have live music, a DJ, and I heard they host events. I will note that their "cocktail of the day" was the same the entire week we were there.