Waikiki is home to world-renowned beaches, recreational activities and an array of Tiki-inspired restaurants.
Waikiki encompasses 1.5 square miles on the southern shore of Honolulu. Waikiki translates to "spouting waters" in Hawaiian and lives up to its name with renowned beaches and a vibrant surfing community. There is much to explore in the Waikiki area, including the Waikiki Historical Trail, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo and numerous island-inspired restaurants which serve up cool beverages and local cuisine.
Tiki's Grill and Bar
Tiki's Grill and Bar features a daily happy hour, extensive outdoor dining and an ocean view. The restaurant is designed with a South Pacific Tiki Bar atmosphere, complete with glowing volcano and multiple tiki torches. The restaurant is located in ResortQuest's Waikiki Beach Hotel, on the second floor. Menu options include appetizers such as local Ahi sashimi, Kalua pig quesadillas, Hawaiian Ahi poke, as well as a variety of soups and salads. Restaurant specialties include guava-glazed baby back ribs, Aloha Friday Hawaiian plate, surf and turf, Misoyaki butterfish, Tiki's Signature Salmon and Kona crab macaroni and cheese. Tiki's features live music and entertainment daily and semi-private space for private functions.
Tiki's Grill and Bar
2570 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-8454
tikisgrill.com
The Shack Waikiki
The Shack, a local favorite for decades moved from Oahu's outskirts to a prime location in the Waikiki Trade Center. The restaurant's d cor is filled with tiki torches, lauhala, indoor waterfalls and bamboo thatching to create a Hawaiian-inspired atmosphere. The menu includes a variety of locally-inspired food including plate lunches, specialty burgers, salads, sandwiches, steaks, ribs, fish, chef's specials and desserts. The Shack Waikiki has flat screen televisions for watching sporting events and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant features daily happy hour specials, a dance floor and is open from 11 a.m. until 4 a.m. every day.
The Shack Waikiki
Waikiki Trade Center
2255 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-921-2255
shackwaikiki.com
Jimmy Buffet's at the Beachcomber
Located in the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Jimmy Buffet's is an island-inspired restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is designed to celebrate Hawaii's natural wonders. The "Hot Spot Bar" is inspired by the molten lava which formed Hawaii's islands. "Ocean Wave" booths in restaurants evoke visions of Oahu's immense waves and the "Lanai" is a relaxing outdoor space to enjoy cool drinks, stunning sunsets and island breezes. The menu includes specialties such as Ahi tuna tostadas, Lava Lava shrimp, macadamia-encrusted mahi, fresh fish of the day, surf and turf and a variety of salads and sandwiches. Jimmy Buffet's also features live entertainment every day. The restaurant is adjacent to the Honolulu Surfing Museum and one floor above a retail store with Hawaiian and Jimmy Buffet-inspired merchandise.
Jimmy Buffet's at the Beachcomber
2300 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-791-1200
jimmybuffettsatthebeachcomber.com
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