Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Beach Bar

    4.0 (696 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

    The Beach Bar Photos

    THE BEACH BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Beach Bar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Pupu platter
    Joyce Y.

    Micah! Thanks for your great customer service. This restaurant sits right in front of the ocean and its first come, first serve, so plan accordingly. This restaurant is inside the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki. The food was delicious (especially the appetizer platter with a bunch of things, including edamame and the BEST wings). I gotta say my shrimp and rice was kind of bland?? But I just added some wings sauce to it.

    Lanikai Breeze
    Sheila A.

    Ordered their burger at pool bar area. It was quite delicious and included not just the juicy beef burger but also pipikaula slices and a special sauce. It is a bit messy to eat because of how juicy the burger is, but they give you multiple wet wipes to clean your hands so don't let the messiness description deter you from ordering this. It comes with french fries that are also quite tasty. Couldn't finish both the burger and fries so I took the fries home and they were still delicious as leftovers. We were there for the Fourth of July weekend meaning it was very busy, but the wait staff were really on it. The environment was a combination of busy and yet relaxing. Lots of people because of the holiday but it easy to relax in such a nice beach environment at such a beautiful Hotel.

    Catch of the day
    Nancy T.

    This place surprised us in the best way possible! I normally don't have high hopes for hotel restaurants, but the food is on point here and not overly heavy. We ordered the catch of the day and the steak frites. Highly recommend both! The kids menu is a bit pricey at $20 an entree, but the portions are huge, so you can definitely have them share. Overall, pricing is on par with what you would likely expect at a more casual hotel restaurant, as we spent a little over $100 for two entrees plus a kids meal. We really enjoyed sitting by the ocean, taking in the island breeze and listening to the live music. Our server was also great. The only downside is this area is all self-seating, so be prepared to wait as you scout out a table.

    Toby B.

    Every time we go to Honolulu, this is a must stop for us. It's outside the Moana surf Rider hotel and you can't beat the view of Waikiki Beach. It's literally right at the edge of the sand. The food is a little pricey, but you expect that in Hawaii. That said, they've got a well rounded menu, but truthfully, we're going for the location, not the food. If you go towards the evening, they typically have live music and you do not have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy it. This little area on Waikiki Beach is one of our favorites. Enjoy!

    Catch of the day
    Thuy Dan T.

    You do come here for the view which at sunset is unreal! The staff was also super friendly too despite it being packed during the sunset time. The hotel is beautiful as well! The food was just so/so. The catch of the day was a little dry and the salad on paper sounded excited but was sort of one note. Hotel prices in comparison to food taste make it not so desirable but I think a lot of people come here for drinks so I would probably opt for that next time!

    Garlic fries
    Winston S.

    I haven't sat at the bar in 18 years, with some buddies. I was hanging out here in 2005 a lot. I had a virgin pina colada and garlic fries. The fries were so plentiful and I was already full before I sat down. I just wanted to support the bar and have more than just a pina colada. Atmosphere is always so nice here. It seems like the dream job. There were just a fee other patrons and setvice was prompt. I just wish they didn't use faucet sink water to fill up my water glass. Seems funky.

    Drink menu April 2026
    Erica L.

    Our group stopped for a drink right after sunset. It was busy so we got a table away from the views. I'd recommend this stop for a beer and enjoy the views and live music if you can find a good spot.

    Drinks at sunset
    Diane W.

    Great setting if you can get a table. Most were reserved although empty for a few hours. Our server was excellent the night we were there; ordered several drinks, an app and eventually an entree. Drinks good too. Beautiful banyon tree...

    Melissa P.

    Lovely spot to hang out for a drink or meal and watch the surfers on Waikiki beach. Service was super friendly and helpful, you can order at the bar or have the option of table service at any seat. Pina colada and lava flow were both very good, nice blended cold drink on a warm island afternoon.

    Entrance and my beauty girl
    Erin T.

    Pro's: Contrary to most Yelp reviews about the food that I read prior to dining here, I really enjoyed my "Surfrider Burger". I added avocado for the thrill of it. My daughter's Caesar salad was crisp and drenched in dressing just how we like it! Very satisfying meal after swimming and snorkeling with the sea turtles!! The beach view is quite the vibe and this is an awesome place to dine while here in Waikiki! Con's: It was busy, so service was spotty, nice waiter but I felt as if I was always looking for him in the daylight with a flashlight. It would have been a nicer lunch if he was more attentive, instead of cleaning off all the tables! And one last critique-they should improve the lemonade cause it was watery and not as refreshing as I hoped for

    Mindy P.

    5 Atmosphere and view 5 service 4 food and drinks 3 prices (but worth the price if you can pay it to hang out and watch the surfers and listen to the waves) I'm staying here at the Moana Surfrider so it's easy to park it in the bar and enjoy the environment, even at a premium. I got the nutty espresso martini, which is not as sweet as I was afraid it would be. I also had a hankering for garlic fries, which--holy moly--it's a truck full!

    Garlic shrimp
    Alysia D.

    Played tourist for the night. Came for my birthday dinner. Plenty of seating. Weather was great. Garlic shrimp was really good, get a decent amount of shrimp. My spouse got the poke nachos. Plenty of chips not enough poke. Server was very polite. Had live musician.

    Chili crunch edamame - $14 - you sure do get your moneys worth (way too much for 2 people lol)
    Jessica R.

    Good service and wonderful ambiance but the food was not my favorite. My friend and I shared the chili crunch edamame and we could not believe how big the portion size was, but then again it was $14. I ended up finishing the leftover edamame over the next 2 days lol. Flavor was decent We also shared the salmon soba salad and omg it had MORE edamame lol. Decent flavor again and healthy too. We 1000% enjoyed the live music though!!! Servers were all very nice. The best food item was dessert though, we shared the banana bread pudding. If you want the best bread pudding ever then go to plumeria house in kahala!

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nancy T.
    460
    1905
    1063

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 4
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz C.
    0
    251
    337

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sarah B.
    406
    519
    391

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chunjai K.
    2325
    1338
    13128

    11 months ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Abby W.
    2478
    1681
    1635

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 month ago

    Drinks are average, beers are on the warmer side and wine rather warm. All served on a plastic glass. Singer is awesome.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jo C.
    678
    584
    5378

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Angela T.
    25
    199
    375

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yen Y.
    4
    440
    11

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 2
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 18

    The Beach Bar Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Beach Bar

    Is there parking at the beach bar?

    There is parking available at the Beach House.

    Can you smoke a cigar outside while listening to music?

    No smoking on property

    What days/times is there live music?

    I think the music starts at 5. We went about 4:30 and got a table

    Does this restaurant accept reservations?

    Aloha, Faith. Mahalo for asking, but currently, we're still at Open Seating for the Beach Bar. Reservations can be made for dinner at the Beachhouse at the Moana, though - via OpenTable or by calling 808.921.4600. Mahalo!

    View All 6 Questions

    You might also consider

    Hideout

    Hideout

    4.2
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    The staff here is phenomenal! I called in and the manager Robert was able to accommodate a big…read morebirthday party for me right around the fire pit. Our server Cassidy was a rock star, alway kept our drinks full. 10/10, highly recommended for all events!!

    @fortunefoodfinds: "(Hide)OUT n' about! A Hideout Signature Espresso Martini, a custom "Fruity,…read moreStrong, n' Sweet" Cocktail, Crispy Pork Belly & Brussel Sprouts, n' Truffle Garlic Fries served with Garlic Aioli & a house-made ranch sauce from HIDEOUT at THE LAYLOW in Waikiki. When you're looking for a night out to sip n' snack over bumpin' beats, go on n' be sure to reserve a seat!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: modern, chic yet laid back EXTERIOR: on the rooftop at The LAYLOW, good amount of seating WAIT TIME: less than 10 mins to grab a drink at the bar, got seated in the dining area maybe an hour after we arrived (did not have reservations) PARKING: got dropped off OVERALL COMMENTS: always wanted to come here n' finally after how many years made my way on a Saturday night. Entered the elevator n' saw their July music calendar posted, which was great bc I wanted to be in a music setting. They have live music n' a DJ on the weekends. Couldn't decide on a drink so the bartender asked what I liked n' my go-to request is for "fruity, strong, n' sweet." It turned out creamy n' good. The pupus we ordered to snack on were delicious, would definitely order them again. Atmosphere was nice n' casual. Drinks were good, food was great, n' the beats the night I went was my kine of music!

    Photos
    Bar
    Bar
    Wonton Poke Tacos are great! Especially during happy hour.
    Wonton Poke Tacos are great! Especially during happy hour.
    Citrus Swell

    See all

    Citrus Swell
    The Lei Stand Waikīkī

    The Lei Stand Waikīkī

    4.4
    (46 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Boutique
    Locally owned & operated

    Located on the bottom floor of the Romer House (on the left of the Lobby)…read more I stopped in just for a drink before dinner. Unlike the Chinatown location, this place is smaller but very intimate. Since it just opened when I got there I cant tell you what kind of people relax here. I liked it as its quiet and calm. Ill have to go back to sample there food and update my review later.

    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.

    Photos
    The Lei Stand Waikīkī
    The Lei Stand Waikīkī
    The Lei Stand Waikīkī

    See all

    House Without A Key

    House Without A Key

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Honestly, my husband wanted to try this place! When he walked in for a reservation, I was kind of…read morehesitate to try it.. as they had very limited options on the menu for a vegetarians! Melissa best waiter at this place. We were blessed with her presence. She really welcomed us with an open arm and suggested a whole bunch of stuff. Pizza, burger, fries, some drinks: Mai Thai! She really made us full ultra special. She definitely deserves a double raise. She's one of the most motivated person I've met at this place. The ambience of this place is better because of her presence. She made us feel over the stars. Thank you Melissa for your hospitality! Keep rising away

    I have to admit, it was the pizza that saved the day. The rest of the dishes we ordered were…read moresubpar, including their supposedly famous rib-eye steak. We checked in early and were told to come back later since we had arrived ahead of our reservation time. Fair enough. But when we returned, we had to wait another 15+ minutes before being seated. Then came another long wait for our waitress to come around and take our orders. To make matters worse, our table had an obstructed view of the hula show, despite my specifically requesting a good table so I could entertain my loved ones visiting from the mainland. I guess this is what happens when a 20% service charge is automatically locked in for a party of six. I have no problem tipping appropriately for good service, but I certainly don't believe poor service deserves the same treatment. This experience left a really bad taste in my mouth. I've always had good experiences dining here, but unfortunately, not this time. What the heck happened--personnel, management, or just an off night? No plans to return anytime soon, although I have to admit, that incredible pizza might just be enough to tempt me back! management change??what happened to this place that I used to love? Management/personnel change?

    Photos
    Indoor dining
    Indoor dining
    Famous Halekulanis Signature Coconut Cake
    Famous Halekulanis Signature Coconut Cake
    Pulehu Pineapple

    See all

    Pulehu Pineapple

    The Beach Bar - bars - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...