Waikiki Guidebook
Food scene
Great sake selection and excellent food made with local ingredients wherever possible. Grab their moringa noodles!
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ZIGU
413 Seaside AveGreat sake selection and excellent food made with local ingredients wherever possible. Grab their moringa noodles!
Get the Maiko Special (Matcha) Parfait. One of the best desserts in Waikiki!
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MATCHA Stand MAIKO
Kūhiō AvenueGet the Maiko Special (Matcha) Parfait. One of the best desserts in Waikiki!
A fun cafe with solid food with a rooftop feel. There are music events and sometimes movie screenings at the pool deck!
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Hawaiian Aroma Caffe
2300 Kalakaua AveA fun cafe with solid food with a rooftop feel. There are music events and sometimes movie screenings at the pool deck!
Quiora
383 Kalaimoku StreetWonderful Italian view with a great view.
A great place for brunch - low key and utilizing as many local ingredients as possible. Get there early - there's no reservations so you need to be there in person to put your name on a list!
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Goofy Cafe & Dine
1831 Ala Moana BlvdA great place for brunch - low key and utilizing as many local ingredients as possible. Get there early - there's no reservations so you need to be there in person to put your name on a list!
A great brunch or lunch spot, health options and local ingredients abound. There can be quite a line!
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Heavenly Island Lifestyle
342 Seaside AveA great brunch or lunch spot, health options and local ingredients abound. There can be quite a line!
One of the best brunches on island. A fusion between French and Japanese, it's hard to find anything that compares. The line forms early, so get there ahead of time or be prepared to wait!
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Cream Pot
444 Niu StOne of the best brunches on island. A fusion between French and Japanese, it's hard to find anything that compares. The line forms early, so get there ahead of time or be prepared to wait!
Nami Kaze Hawaii
Fantastic service and a great example of local fusion food created in the islands.
Yama's Fish Market
2332 Young StAuthentic Hawaiian food, takeout only.
Local brewery's Waikiki location - the brewery is based on Maui. A great way to support local - and the beer is good too!
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Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki
2300 Kalakaua AveLocal brewery's Waikiki location - the brewery is based on Maui. A great way to support local - and the beer is good too!
Neighborhoods
Waikiki is world renowned for beaches, shopping, and food. As a tourist hub, it can get a little hectic and busy at times. But with patience and a little planning, you can have a relaxing time while enjoying the convenience of having everything you need for a perfect stay right within walking distance.
Of course, if you want to beat the crowds and get off the typical tourist path, you'll want to head out of Waikiki for sure. That's not to say that Waikiki isn't a gem - it's a particular experience that you have to fully participate in to enjoy!
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Waikīkī
Waikiki is world renowned for beaches, shopping, and food. As a tourist hub, it can get a little hectic and busy at times. But with patience and a little planning, you can have a relaxing time while enjoying the convenience of having everything you need for a perfect stay right within walking distance.
Of course, if you want to beat the crowds and get off the typical tourist path, you'll want to head out of Waikiki for sure. That's not to say that Waikiki isn't a gem - it's a particular experience that you have to fully participate in to enjoy!