Came to SWIM after the beach and was surprised of their bogo/buy one get one at 50% off deal for all entrees. (I'm a sucker for a deal) We ordered fish tacos and their cheeseburger, both recommendations from the pool side waitress who mentioned they're from San Diego. The aioli was the best part of the taco. And the burger was surprisingly moist. That's all the positives worth mentioning. Came back the next day and appreciated the sister duo overseeing the pool area. Before I can finish my question for their recommendation, I placed the order to replicate how they order theirs and I would hella order this again! Korean-style fried chicken, with extra sauce on the side. The double fried boneless chicken thighs tossed in a garlic sweet chili soy glaze and paired with pickled radish. If there was an option, to add extra radish like there is for the extra sauce, I'd pay it. This second day, these ladies and this order completely changed my 2 star rating to a solid 4. read more

Fantastic staff, very friendly. Nice decorations and right next to the pool is handy. The food portions are huge to say the least. Everything we ordered from oysters to fish tacos was very good. read more

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Ann Arbor's loss is Hyatt Regency Waikiki's gain. 2 nights in a row and Jade the server was great both nights. Tasty food. Good service. Thank you!! read more

Solid food, great view of the beach and waves, decent service. Being right by the pool with all the kids isn't the greatest, but what do you expect? Prices are hotel-esque but not horrible. I had a poke bowl, and it was very good. Solid option, and if you're staying at the Hyatt, it's a great option to have right there. read more

The World Cup was playing. Pool and bar nearby and relatively decently priced food that came in pretty good portions and taste. Servers were nice and weather was great and I can imagine how much better it all either been with some drinks. read more

A wonderful poolside bar and restaurant with comfortable outdoor seating. The food and service were excellent, and its convenient location inside the Hyatt Regency makes it an ideal dining option. We highly recommend this spot. The staff provided attentive and friendly service, making for an enjoyable experience. While the prices may be typical for Hawaii, the quality and atmosphere make it well worth it. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed! read more

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The breakfast burrito was so delicious, recommend 10/10. Pina colada was refreshing. Got a double shot because it's a bit sweet with just standard. Recommend any time. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Breakfast Burrito - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Katie was our waitress! Special shout out to her for being super down to earth and personable! Super chill and cool all around vibe. Nothing exciting about a pool side hotel restaurant. We ate here the first day just grabbing a snack since they have happy house 4-6pm everyday! Truth be told they have the best Lava flow and piña Colada I've had since we been here! Blended to perfection! Chefs kiss! read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Long Island special and Piña colada - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Swim Restaurant is a must try! It's always have a nice breeze and you can sit and watch the ocean or watch a game. The pizzas are very tasty and the drinks are even better! Our server Winny was/is amazing and always gives us service with just so much enthusiasm! read more

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Very nice setting and comfortable seating. We arrived in time for happy hour and enjoyed discounted drinks and pupus and great service. You really can't go wrong here with the elevated experience, live music and reasonable prices. read more

We wanted a light meal in the afternoon so we headed to the bar called Swim in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Took a while for a server to take our order. We looked at the menu and decided on carne asada tacos. (No photo of it on the menu) What we got was 3 tiny tortillas, maybe 4 or 5 tiny bits of beef in each one, one cilantro leaf in each one, and tiny shreds of watermelon radish. Not enough food, at $23, just ridiculous!!! We won't eat there again. read more

Update: Completely different experience today. After my swim, I sat down and within a minute Mary came over, greeted me warmly, and got me set up right away with a menu. I ordered fries (which came out in under 10 minutes and were delicious), and she handled my custom sauce request perfectly -- brought everything I needed without me having to ask twice. She checked in at just the right times, and the service overall was attentive, friendly, and seamless. Total night-and-day from my last visit. Also, shoutout to a staff member at the pool with great aloha spirit, and don't miss the homemade pineapple gelato/popsicles near the bar -- so good. Thank you, Mary, for turning my experience around! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Service at SWIM today was shockingly bad -- to the point it felt like no service was happening at all. I had to get up and go to the bar just to find a menu. There were two servers and a bartender working, and I was told someone would come check on me after I picked it up. That never happened. It has now been around 45 minutes, and I've been sitting here with a menu in front of me the entire time -- completely ignored. No one returned, no one took my order, no follow-up, nothing. I couldn't even flag anyone down because staff were nowhere to be found. This is not just slow service -- this is complete absence of service. Extremely disappointing, especially for a place that is usually known for better standards. Honestly, I would have happily ordered food and drinks and charged them to my room, but I was never given the opportunity because no one ever came back. Something was very off today, and it absolutely needs to be addressed. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - FF at Swim - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This Resturant and bar is located by the pool at the Hyatt hotel on Waikiki. It was like a maze to find it. Glad we did though; they had a happy hour and tv on with sports. My other half was really happy. He could watch the dodgers play . I ordered the bartender drink of the day ; which was a passion fruit Long Island; strong; fruity and good. Good choice of the day! Glad I made this selection. We wanted something to munch on before dinner ; so we went for the HH nachos. Amazing. Omg and even meat in them too. They are a popular item, I can see why these little buggers are addicting. Even comes with a side of guacamole. Very filling appetizer! This place gets packed pretty fast and I think the only downside is ... they start rushing you out faster than you would like. People stand next to your table waiting for you to get up; waitresses clears your table and even though you just received another drink tell you ; free to take your drink with you. And it becomes a little awkward; so you leave and see people who were standing next to your table rush over to take it. It would have been nice to be able to enjoy our last drink without feeling rushed out; that's my only complaint. Service was good up until that point. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - HH nachos- great for sharing - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had a few hours to kill before our flight home and we had to check out of our hotel. Came here for a bite to eat as this was the only place open in the Hyatt area (We also had complimentary coupons to use so we were limited as to where to go). Sat inside the bar area. was lovely with a nice breeze flowing through. Service was pretty good. Food was surprisingly delicious and portions were generous. We had the fish tacos and the fish and chips. Fish was the swordfish. Perfectly cooked and delicious. Coleslaw that came with the fish and chips were ok - a little on the sweet side. read more

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The food was really good but the server we had was TERRIBLE. She was rude and pushy, got mad when my husband went up to the bar to ask if they served mocktails because she said he should've asked her (possibly because of tip issue??) but she was an absolute nightmare, I saw others walk away from their table looking really irritated after she spoke with them. She needs additional training for sure read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Bar area - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service here was awful. We almost left it was so slow, and they were not busy. We had fish tacos and they were subpar. The salsa on them was good, but the fish was very hard and dry. One waitress, that kept walking by us and never said a word. Once we finally got served, nothing was any better. No, I wouldn't go here again. Three stars for the outside patio. read more

Honestly I loved the service the night I arrived...but I don't think my experience after that was great. The food was good drinks are strong and they have life music and karaoke. I wish it was open longer. read more

Delicious food and drinks by the pool with an ocean view. Our favorite way to end our days while staying at the Hyatt read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Island Mimosa and Hana Passion - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered "The Usual" for the kids to split and a coffee for myself. The plate of scrambled eggs, two mini pancakes, and five sausage links was perfect for the kids to split - there was enough pancakes for me to eat as well. The brewed coffee was not good, but it will do if you're in a hurry. Server was so kind, but the food from the kitchen took a very long time (30-40 minutes) and the table behind us received their food before us even though I placed the order before them, and they had four items whereas I had one item, so that was a little annoying. Other than that - it's right at the lively/busy swimming pool and the kids approved the breakfast! They also offer a 15% military discount. I would definitely recommend breakfast over lunch. Kids lunch (cheese pizza, buttered noodles) came with waffle fries, which was a lot of fries. The smoothies aren't made with real fruit either. Service was good, but the food came out super super slow. Would come back to share "The usual" for the kids if they want a simple comfort breakfast food. read more

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I have never tasted such a horrible hummus wrap. The rice was cold and undercooked, clumped together in one chunk. There was also some kind of cold, old pumpkin inside that was really hard. read more

Came by after lunch, pool/restaurant wasn't too busy, but service was slow. Took a while to just get menus. Placed our order and was told it'd be about 10 minutes. Food came out in 20. We ordered a Margherita pizza, pasta with marinara sauce, and a cobb salad with chicken on the side. Food came out with chicken in it, they took it back and said another would be made quickly, after another 10minutes, we cancelled the salad and asked for the bill. The pizza and pasta were ok. Not bad, not great. Service was good/friendly, but slow. Views of the beach/ocean was nice read more

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Delicious food, plenty of seating, and decent happy hour! Happy hour is from 4-6. I absolutely loved my server, Michelle. She was super patient while I wrangled my baby, and offered multiple refreshes on water and other bevvies! The loco moco hit the spot for a fairly healthy lunch that was nice and filling. I ordered it without gravy. If you're staying at the Hyatt this is a great option. There's indoor and outdoor seating, indoor has AC. The guava Paloma was 10/10! read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Moco loco without gravy - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great poolside bar at Hyatt Regency Waikiki (only having drinks today). Week 14 NFL Sunday games, mimosas, island jolt cocktail, Soggy Dollar spiced rum with POG. Nice vibe and Kai is an excellent bartender- takes pride in serving delicious and beautiful cocktails. The "juice" is actual puréed fruit for the guava mimosa and POG cocktail. Not weird artificial sugary stuff you get in other bars. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Nice morning coffee spot watching surfers - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Mary is such a great waitress. She has a great attitude,so sweet and is very efficient, to say the least. Eggs Benedict is great. Pina Colada's excellent. Strong Mai Tai's. Great place to gather for Happy hour with friends. Waffle fries looked so yummy, haven't tried yet though. Fish tacos are spicy. Cobb salad yummy. read more

This post is mainly for the Wednesday nights Mid Drift lounge event from 7pm-11pm that is located on the 3rd floor swim deck. They had good music played by DJ Osna, cocktails featuring Aperol Spritz, and great eats. We got to try the bulgogi bao buns, inari bombs, mushroom flatbread. The flatbread was my favorite because I love mushrooms and the flatbread was fresh and so soft! I really wanted the truffle tator tots, but hopefully next time I'll get to try them. It's 21+, no cover, just good vibes! :) read more

"SWIM" is OKAY. I like the Hyatt Regency. SWIM is very convenient. It has a chill atmosphere, not too busy, not dead. Live music at night. Decent wait staff. I stayed here December 2025 for a week. I ate at SWIM twice in one week, and visited every day for drinks. The only food I ordered was their cheeseburger and a side salad. The burger was meh, good enough, the patty was kind of dry. The salad was okay, but they forgot the dressing each time I ordered. I thought the price was a little high for what you got. But, hey, it's Waikiki. I once ordered a Bloody Mary. And I gotta tell you, I was NOT impressed. I'm glad they fixed the leak from last year. They had a ceiling leak just above the bar. It used to drip on all the customers who were sitting at the bar. Thank goodness that's taken care of. The staff are pretty chill. One night, a "Karen" apparently had too much to drink and started giving the nice female bartender a hard time. "Karen" couldn't find her room. The bartender tried to help her, but she started yelling at the bartender. The bartender was professional, patient, and called hotel security. Security arrived and escorted "Karen" to her room. Another night, after I attended the hotel's Hula show, I stopped by SWIM for a nightcap. "Cool Operator" by SADE was playing in the background. The bartender and the some waitresses started singing "Cool Operator" together. It was really chill. The guests liked it. The live entertainment was usually one guy with a guitar. It was okay. The music had a chill vibe and fit in nicely. A shoutout to "Michelle". She was my server when I had lunch there. Even though the kitchen forgot my salad dressing each time I ordered a salad, she had a secret stash of dressing somewhere in the backroom. CONCLUSION: I think SWIM is a 3 star establishment. The food is 2 1/2 stars. But I'm going to give it 4 stars because it's convenient when you're a hotel guest, and the staff are really chill and trying their best. read more

I was only here because my room wasn't ready, but this set a new low. Bad drinks, icky crowd and inhospitable bartenders. Think the worst airport bar you've ever been to. Don't blame the bartenders - the trash at the pool treated them poorly and the staffing level was only conducive to pump em in push em out. If ever there was a case for automation... read more

Come here if you want to our outside, but away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. Food // Ordered: Hurricane Tots and some drinks Who doesn't like tater tots, especially when they have some good stuff on top of them. The serving size is quite generous, and the sauces on top compliment the slightly salty tots. Overall it is a good dish if you are looking for a quick bite while you wash down down some happy hour drinks. Restaurant // Located on the 3rd floor of the Hyatt Regency you will find SWIM, along with the swimming pool. There is a bar to sit at as well as a few tables out on the patio all while being only a few steps away from the swimming pool and the lounge chairs. We came during happy hour and were able to snag a table, but we did see a small wait a few times that we passed by. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Hurricane Tots - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Unfortunately, I didn't like the food here that much. It's comparable to airport food. All the food comes in a nice bowl with a lid and the service was A1. The Fresh Ahi Tuna sandwich was okay. The fish was somewhat dry and the bun wasn't toasted. The onions were also HUGE. Almost inedible. The Grilled Kalbi Steak was decent. The meat wasn't chewy and the kimchi was a nice crunch and freshness to the meat. Still, it's wasn't amazing and as as some who eats a fair share of kalbi, it's not flavorful enough. The atomism here is good if you're beach ready. It's next to a pool, so many people who want a quick lunch can eat here with their bikinis. The chairs are also ventilated so perfect for letting water drip through. read more

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Pretty standard for a hotel restaurant: not the best but certainly not the worst. Service was a bit slow due to limited staff but the drinks were STRONG! read more

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Came to the pool and decided to eat at SWIM because it was the only option . And so upset we did . First off the happy hour is not so happy it's about $2-$5 off nothing compared to other places you can go for food and drinks . We got a drink which they might as well have us ice-cream because there was no liquor. The pizza wasn't bad honestly probably the best part the wings were awful and the chips were just that the rojo salsa was good . The service was horrific !!!!!! We bought a canned drink and someone came by and told me no outside drinks They pretty much give you food and then leave you to be for hours we had to pick up our own plates and bring them back they never came back to ask if we needed anything I think about 2hrs went by and she came and asked if we needed a check. Forgot my drink waited 40minutes for one then the check came it was my husband and I and my two kids we sat next to some friends (who had a completely different tab) . My check came and was stamped %20 gratuity and my friends tab wasn't I asked why and she immediately said oh I'll take it off after we argued a bit . I talked to the manager who offered us a round of drinks and she was very kind which made up for at least a bit of the service . Overall it wasn't a great experience as she agreed it was complete unacceptable. read more

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This is an adjoining restaurant next to Hyatt regency, Waikiki's pool area. Great location! Has huge open pool and sea facing windows where all the beautiful ocean breeze keep you cool from hot tropical sun. All the loungers have barcode to check the menu which they could add option to order from there. But their staff is roaming the grounds and taking orders. We tried koala tai and traditional mai tai. Both were decent. Only got to try caesar salad which was quite tasty all the goodness of Parmesan cheese shavings and fresh cherry tomatoes. It was quite a big bowl for light meal. I don't mind giving it a try once again for some of their other food items while I am here. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Koloa tai - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great service, lovely ambiance and pretty good food. The shrimp pizza was huge and easily shareable. Was tasty, especially when it was hot. The Cobb salad was pretty good. Lots of bacon, egg, chicken, and avocado. read more

SWIM Restaurant and Bar - Cobb salad - Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located on the 3rd floor. We came on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty empty, so we got seated right away. - Off-the-Wall Beach Burger (substituted for teriyaki chicken): Decent burger. Very basic and nothing outstanding about it. 3/5. - Fresh Island Ahi Sandwich: Not bad, but something about it wasn't that delicious. Felt like we could make it at home. 3/5. - Grilled Kalbi Steak: Standard, but it all came together nicely. 4/5. All the food came in red lidded containers. They weren't fancy, but concept was really cute. SERVICE: Great service! The lady was super sweet and kind. Just her alone, 5/5. read more

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I would not recommend the food but the drinks here are pretty good. We order fish and chips and classic burger. The Cole slaw was good but the fries were soggy and fish was ok. The burger meat wasn't good couldn't get two bites out of it. Other than that, you should definitely come for the view and the pool and drinks. The server was nice but they were short staffed so it took 30 mins to get our orders. read more

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Let's start off with the view wow! This restaurant is located right next to the Hyatt pool so you can decided to dine inside or by the pool! I ordered the Waikiki sunset cocktail, very tasty. For food I ordered the Korean fried chicken, the Marsala pasta and the mushroom pizza. All very good but I would go back for the chicken and pasta! Sara was our server she was very friendly and attentive. Such a great spot for food and to chill by the pool :) read more

The Hyatt has been has become our family tradition now for the past 3 years. SWIM is daily visit and multiple times a day at times. The service is great and the staff is very attentive. Love the Pier 38 Poké Bowl (Fresh island Ahi -yellowfin tuna- Maui onion, tamari shoyu, sesame oil, green onion, steam rice) and the Margherita Pizza (Italian tomatoes,garlic olive oil, parmigiano, reggiano,mozzarella, fresh basil) The best thing about this place is that they also have chicken tenders for my son! read more

Food was at our hotel. We ate here multiple times during our stay. We enjoyed the burger and upgraded to the truffle fries. The servers were so fun and kind. The mood of the place is very relaxed since it is next to the pool. Happy hour was super worth it. read more

We recently stayed at the Hyatt Regency, Waikiki. The Swim is the only restaurant on the premises that isn't buffet-style, room service, or a luau. It also has a bar, and pool-side service. The service was always friendly and competent, although overworked. We ate here several times during our stay. The Swim is poolside, not beach front, although you can see the beach across the street. There are better choices for a beach front bar and food at other nearby resorts. The menu has several choices but isn't extensive. I must say that the food is very tasty with substantial portions. The only thing I would avoid is the pizza. Kids might not mind it, but we were disappointed the one time we ordered it. It lacked flavor and was barely warm. We ended up never eating the leftovers. Kind of a waste of $$, but we were hungry. If we stay at the Hyatt again, we probably will eat at the Swim again. read more

This review is from the perspective of a guest at the Hyatt hotel that the restaurant is in, so there may be some differences. We've been here a few times over the years, and the quality all around has remained pretty consistent. Service is usually really good, have had mostly friendly and attentive waiters, although sometimes it can be slow, especially if you are waiting for them to come by and ask what you want while you sit by the pool. If you go up to the bar to order it's a lot faster to get served, obviously. Will also be served more easily if you sit at the tables in the actual bar. But for the most part if you wait, someone will come by soon enough. Pool is great, during the day you will see a lot of families and children, who are likely staying at the hotel. Has a nice hot tub as well. Can rent cabanas with the hotel which are expensive, but nice if you have 2-4 people and want a more private vibe. Area is great, with some cool stuff nearby, aswell as being right off the beach. View is beautiful, you can see the beach and street below you. Food is generally tasty enough, although it's nothing too crazy. They used to have pork sliders, which as far as I can tell, they have since discontinued, but those were delicious, aswell as some chips and cheese sauce, which I heard was also really good. Drinks are solid. Mai tais and pina coladas are good if you like them, personally I order margaritas, which are perfectly adequate. Price is definitely what you'd expect from a hotel pool bar, which means not cheap, but generally the quantity of food per order is solid. read more