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    The Buffet At Hyatt

    3.5 (285 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBuffets, Seafood, Hawaiian
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Hot crab legs, butter, and cold oysters.
    Jaz P.

    Best crab on the island! I absolutely loved it! And you HAVE to try the strawberry ice cream with the crunchy cone--it's so good! It can get a little warm inside, so just keep in mind that it's definitely a tropical, outdoor-island kind of vibe. The atmosphere is beautiful, though! I'd recommend dressing nice and cool and avoiding long sleeves. Definitely worth the visit! Ps: Don't forget to tip your valet and your waiter! They work hard to make your experience a great one.

    snow crab
    Samantha L.

    Solid buffet, especially if you're coming for the crab legs, oysters, and hand rolls. The crab legs were perfectly cooked and available both steamed and chilled, which was a nice touch. The oysters were too big for me but other people enjoyed them. The made to order hand rolls were generously filled and tasted great. The hot food selection was just okay. Nothing really stood out, and there weren't a ton of options. Unfortunately, the ice cream machine was broken during our visit, so the dessert selection was a bit disappointing. The creme brulee ended up being the highlight of the dessert station. Overall, I'd definitely come back if my goal was to eat as much crab as possible. It's a solid value, especially if you're kamaʻāina and can take advantage of their 20% off July promotion.

    Desserts
    Tani D.

    Definitely not as good as when they first opened. A lot of their food was not hot or up to temp just like past reviews were talking about. I think if you come to this buffet the best things will be the crab legs or the oysters. Sashimi, poke, and nigiri sushi didn't look fresh. The prime rib had a mixture of chewy and very little tender pieces. Overall we were glad at least the servers were sweet and tentative because the food was not super great. Kamaainas get discount at least but to pay $70 per person I wish the food quality and temps were better.

    A pigeon respecting our space
    Larry B.

    Despite what I've read here, our experience was nice. Great snow crab, plump shrimp, fresh sushi, delicious asparagus, tasty oysters; we really enjoyed just about everything. Only a few items were meh, which is subjective. Not a huge buffet. Nice setting with available outdoor seating. Service was excellent. Ridiculous price, though!

    Steven N.

    came here for my birthday celebration and was not satisfied.. made res at 7pm. Got here at 7pm, didn't sit until 7:20pm. there's 2 hosts at the stand, one host was helping us, the other was helping another party, our host told us to wait a minute as we were standing next to the host stand. The other host said "you're in the way, move that way". It kinda made my blood boil a little when she said that. I didn't say anything since we were there to celebrate my birthday. 2 seconds later our hosts comes back and takes us to our table, the same direction I was standing and just been told to move..... Our server an older lady, was very nice and kind. She also had a very nice smile! I complained to her about the host and she said sorry on that hosts behalf and gave us complementary drinks which was nice of her to fix the problem. As right now near 7:30pm, they don't really bring out new foods, it's just whatever is left at the stations, which I didn't care for as long as the oysters and crab legs are filled! oysters and crab legs were fresh, the others were alright, didn't care for it. The ice cream machine only had vanilla, other flavors were out that day. I loved celebrating here, but after this visit, not too sure anymore. They need to fix the hostesses attitude, fill up the hot food stations, and seat people with reservations quicker. P.S. validated self parking free 2hrs (across the street up the ramp) floors 6-9 only Paid $10? for validated valet Best time to come is 5:30pm, don't come after 7 Restaurant is on 3rd floor, 2 escalators up Uluniu St. Side

    Dessert plate and fruit from the buffet.
    Christopher E.

    There are two kinds of buffets. The first is where quantity is the attraction. The second is where the food convinces you to forget you're at a buffet. At over $100 a person, I expected this to be the second. We came here to celebrate Father's Day, my birthday and our anniversary. For an occasion like that, expectations are naturally a little higher. The setting is undeniably beautiful. Watching the sun set over Waikiki with live music in the background is the experience you'd hope for. If you're paying for atmosphere, this place delivers. The food was much more uneven. The sushi was surprisingly one of the strongest parts of the meal. Fresh, well made and worth going back for. I also appreciated that the shrimp cocktail was properly cleaned and cooked. Desserts across the buffet were mostly forgettable, but the complimentary anniversary/birthday cake they surprised us with was genuinely excellent and a thoughtful touch. The disappointments were unfortunately the items most people come here for. The prime rib looked beautiful but ate tougher than expected. Even the rarer slices lacked that buttery texture you hope for and the au jus was so thin it tasted more like seasoned water than a proper jus. The snow crab was the biggest letdown of the evening. It was overwhelmingly salty, to the point where the natural sweetness of the crab disappeared almost entirely. After a few legs, I simply stopped eating it. Service landed somewhere in the middle. The hosts seemed a little disorganized when we arrived and there was some confusion around our reservation. Our server was polite enough, but the experience felt transactional rather than warm. Drinks occasionally sat empty longer than they should have and for a meal at this price point, those little details start to matter. I left thinking this wasn't a bad buffet. It just wasn't a memorable one. For the money, I expected ingredients that spoke for themselves rather than a buffet built around volume. The view is wonderful. The sushi is legitimately good. But if the highlights of your buffet are supposed to be prime rib and crab, those need to be exceptional not the weakest part of the meal. I'm glad we tried it, but I don't think I'd choose it again for another celebration.

    Dessert
    Edie N.

    Made an easy online reservation last minute for our anniversary and had the absolute best time! We were greeted by a friendly hostess and sat ocean side with the most beautiful view! Our waitress, Pam was so sweet and attentive and made our night so special! (Thank you, Pam)!! The food was great for a buffet in my opinion! They had a great selection of good quality seafood. For $90/person you really do want to get your moneys worth and between the crab legs, oysters, prime rib and assortment of fresh fish you do!!

    Quynh T.

    We spent my birthday meal here and I was so ecstatic! First, this place gets really crowded really fast. I strongly recommend making a reservation. Second, the options are more limited but the quality of the food is really good especially if you are here for seafood and meat. The vibe is nice too - more intimate with smaller tables. Not much of a group setting but great for couples. My favorites: Snow Crab!!!!: it was so fresh and succulent. You can grab a cracker and a tool to take it out but honestly it comes out super easily. It was perfect with butter but honestly didn't even need it because it was so juicy. Would go again to eat crab. Galbi: Freshly grilled and perfectly marinated! The smell is always wafting throughout the hotel because of the open air atmosphere but it was so good. Galbi in Hawaii tends to be sweeter than what I'm used ot but you can't beat freshly grilled galbi. Sashimi/Sushi/Poke: All were good! Not my favorites of the night was still good. The sashimi was the best part, the sushi and poke were just okay. Honestly, I loved these 3 items so much that I would love to come back just for them!

    Crab legs and bao bun with pork belly
    Alfred S.

    The buffet is a little bit hard to find. It's located in the Hyatt but all the way towards the top and top the back so it can be confusing. I had to ask someone for directions to get there. If you plan on coming make sure to make reservations otherwise you may not be able to get in. I didn't have one but told them I'm willing to sit at the bar, luckily she said she had a table but it was right at the front by the podium. I didn't mind. At first it doesn't look that big but they have several areas they can seat people. It was loud but not too noisy. I was seated right across a group visiting from Japan so it was entertaining to watch them drink and eat. My server was really nice, addressed me by my first name and came by often. I made sure to tip him well. There are several stations to get food from so you'll have to walk to different places. The roast and cutting station is closer to where you check in, seafood, sushi, and crab kind of near it, then you have the cold buffet area and a separate salad, fruit, and dessert area. The quality of the food and seafood was really good. I will totally come back. Really good deal of you get da discount.

    Moms birthday
    Micah G.

    Omg love this place! Came here for me and my bf's anniversary and my mom's birthday recently. If you reserve online there's a cancellation fee. I can't remember how much it is but I think it's around $35 if you don't show up. I haven't tried walking in but I'm sure you can. It's never really packed. I love the food choices, you have Hawaiian food, Korean food, seafood, crab legs, oysters and even a self serve ice cream spot. They also have a hand roll station! I'm not too big on crab legs but for anyone that loves that, this is definitely the spot! If you're celebrating something they do provide a cake or something that says happy birthday/anniversary! Which is really sweet of them. The waiters are super sweet and kind. The first time we went, our waiter had a German accent and he was amazing! The second time we went, our waiter took our picture and even set up the scene for us which is so awesome. It's partly outdoor and indoor, and I love the outdoor seating area because it's more of a vibe. It can be warm so dress lightly. I would say super casual is the dress code. But my family likes to dress up for special occasions. Parking can be an issue. When my bf and I came, we self parked and it was an adventure to find the place. When we came for my mom's birthday, it was a weekday so there was a line for valet, self park was full and we were scared we were running late so my bf stayed with the car until they were able to valet. So plan ahead if you're going to do that. 10/10 recommend and would definitely come back!

    Complimentary slice of cake for my Birthday
    Tonya A.

    We had such a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional and our server, Jun, was so attentive. We went to celebrate my birthday and because we made note of that on our reservations they had a WONDERFUL table with the best view of Waikiki Beach for us. In addition to the celebratory slice of cake they gave (so good!), Jun himself gifted me a beverage to say "Happy Birthday"! So nice of him and I was so appreciative! We can't wait for another reason to celebrate and go again! The 20% discount for Kamaina was great, and they validate self parking for up to 2 hours! They also validate vallet parking for $15. So don't forget to ask for both.

    Hannah W.

    Saw a lot of mixed reviews for this buffet but wanted to try it out to see for myself. We just booked a reservation ahead of time and it was super easy to check-in. I'd say that the food was all decent if you're paying the kama'aina price (~$60 per person), especially if you eat a ton of the expensive food. However, I feel like if you're a tourist paying the full price, I can see that it would feel super overpriced for what you're getting. I personally wouldn't pay ~$80 for it either. My personal favorites were the rosé tteokbokki dish at the Korean station and the crème brûlée. I'm not a huge fan of crab legs, but I tried some and they were actually pretty good. At least when we went, they weren't too salty at all which I saw a few people complain about in other reviews. The oysters were also delicious and I loved that they had a big bucket of mignonette for them too. One disappointing thing though is that drinks are an additional charge. For $60/$80 per person, drinks should be included. Overall, not sure if I'll be back anytime soon but definitely worth checking out at least once I feel like. For parking there's a self park option or you can pay for valet. When we went, self-park was full so we had to do valet but they ended up just giving us valet for free which was nice of them.

    Jeanette S.

    We came here for an early Father's Day dinner. We were seated outside with the view of Waikīkī Beach. While the view was beautiful during sunset. There were a lot of birds trying to feed our fed the scrap. Whenever some left their table unattended to get more food the birds would flock the table. -Food selection was pretty good. Kalbi, fish with ponzu, and the seafood chowder were my favorite. -Liked that they had a selection of nigiri and hand rolls to choose from. -Prime rib was good, only down side was more than half of it was fat. -Crab legs were on the salty side. -I was expecting more salad options. -Lots of dessert options. Loved the crème brûlée. They even had different topping for the soft serve. Wait staff was very nice. They were moving all over the place keeping up with the rush. Our server made sure our drinks were never empty. Free parking with validation. 25% off Kamaaina. Overall not bad.

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    Ask the Community - The Buffet At Hyatt

    How much is the buffet?

    The dinner buffet open daily: 5:00pm-9:30pm Live music: 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays… 

    Does the hotel validate parking?

    Yes the validate for 15 dollars best to validate than self park just so you make it on time for you reservation

    Do they accept Hyatt gift card for payment?

    Is there a dress code?

    Casual

    Are the crab legs cold only? Or do they have warm crab legs also?

    I believe they were only cold and they were not able to steam. However, they were delicious and the butter was warm so it was good. I also prefer them warm but these were really good,

    Silly question but do they have melted butter for the crab?

    Yes. Can't have crab legs without melted butter.

    What is the cost of this buffet?

    Dinner is $79 for adults. 15% off with kama'āina

    Does anyone know if this buffet offers senior citizen discount ? Mahalos In advanced yah you

    Does anymore have a direct number to this place? I've been trying to cancel a reservation that was booked on OpenTable which they no longer use. Hotel transferred my call but nothing.

    Call the jotel direct and they can transfer uou

    Can the crab legs be warmed up?

    Yes it can. It can be in the refrigerator and warmef up.

    Can I bring my dog. She is a 25 lb Frenchie?

    Sorry, but I wouldn't know the answer to your question, so please contact the restaurant.

    What's the prices?

    $79 and 15% off for Kama'aina

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    Great selection of poke for your palate. I had the Fireball Ahi which was both tender and filling…read more The service was both courteous and helpful for test tasting the desired poke. The restaurant is mainly for takeout since there is no seating inside. Coming back for more great poke.

    To start, Fresh Catch was my favorite poke spot that I tried during our Hawaii trip. We walked in a…read morecouple Saturdays ago for lunch, and the interior had no-frills, seafood-market, straight-to-the-counter-to-order kind of vibes. There was only simple bench seating and high-top counter tables with no chairs. We loved that we could sample some before making a choice. POKE BOWL +2 for white rice Since poke is charged by the pound, I went crazy. "A bit more!" I would say, after one gigantic scoop. I got a scoop-plus of both ahi shoyu and "old school" ahi, which is seasoned simply with sesame oil and salt. I ended up with about 0.7 pounds of fish (both 29.99/lb), which came out to around $22. The rice wasn't great since it was a bit mushy and clumpy, but the star of the show was the fresh tuna. The "old school" ahi was my favorite for its simplicity and addictive sesame flavor. It's one I could easily enjoy without rice. The shoyu was also great, but it got a bit too saucy and overwhelming after a few bites. Overall, I truly enjoyed eating all that fresh poke. It was easily my favorite poke of the trip. ICED LILIKOI PASSION TEA - 5 I asked for less sweet, and it was perfect. It was refreshing and smooth, making it great to sip on whenever I needed a break from the intensity of the poke. I'm so glad I got this to pair with my bowl. Next time, I'll get a poke bowl with the "old school" ahi and furikake salmon. I tried my friend's salmon, and it was nutty and umami-forward, with fatty, rich salmon that I really enjoyed.

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    Fresh Catch - Visit 09/2025

    Visit 09/2025

    Fresh Catch - 5 different types of poke, side of rice with furikake, and cucumbers

    5 different types of poke, side of rice with furikake, and cucumbers

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