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Happy hours
Happy hours
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar – Daily 5:00–6:30 pm
Alohilani Resort (bar area) – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar – Daily 3:00–6:00 pm
Arnold’s Beach Bar – Mon–Thu 10:00 pm–2:00 am
Basalt – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Fire Grill Waikiki – Daily 3:00–6:00 pm
Fresco Italian Restaurant – Daily 4:00–6:00
Giovanni Pastrami – Mon–Fri 4:30–6:00 pm comes with free pizza!!!
Hang 10 Pool Bar – Daily 12:00–2:00 pm
Harbor Pub & Pizza – Daily 3:00–7:00 pm
Hawaiian Aroma Caffè (Beachcomber) – Daily 12:00–7:00
HIDEOUT at the Laylow – Daily 3:30–5:30 pm
Honolulu Tavern – Daily 3:00–7:00 pm only if Jeff’s not working,,, lol
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand – Mon–Fri 12:00–6:00 pm
Island Vintage Wine Bar – Daily 3:00–5:00
La Piña Cantina (Kuhio Ave Food Hall) – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Lulu’s Waikiki – Tue–Fri 2:00–4:00 pm
Mahina & Sun’s – Daily 11:30 am–5:30 pm
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki – Sun–Thu 3:30–4:30 pm
Moani Waikiki – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
Monkeypod Kitchen Waikiki – Daily 3:30–5:00 pm
Morimoto Asia Waikiki – Daily 5:00–6:00 pm
P.F. Chang’s Waikiki – Mon–Fri 1:00–5:00 pm
Paia Fish Market Waikiki – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Piko Kitchen + Bar – Daily 2:00–6:00 pm
Play Bar Night Club Waikiki – Daily 8:00–10:00 pm
Quiora – Daily 3:30–5:00 pm
Rivals Sports Lounge – Mon–Fri 12:00–7:00 pm
RumFire Waikiki – Daily 4:30–5:30 pm
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Waikiki) – Sat–Sun 4:00–7:00
Shorefyre (Koa Ave) – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
Shorefyre (International Market Place) – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar – Daily 4:00–5:00 pm
Skybox Taphouse – Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm
Splash Bar Waikiki – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
The Butcher Bar by Aloha Steak House – Daily 4:00–6:00 pm
Tiki’s Grill & Bar – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
Waikiki Brewing Company – Waikiki – Daily 3:00–5:00 pm
Wayfinder Waikiki (Heyday bar) – Daily 2:00–5:00 pm
White Sands Hotel (Heyday) – Daily 12:00–6:00 pm
Yard House Waikiki – Daily 2:00–5:30 pm & 10:30 pm–close
Dee’s favorites
Dee’s favorites
1. Secret Spot
Your #1 vibe.
Local, hidden, real crowd, nightly live music 8–11 PM.
You recommend this constantly because it’s authentic, not touristy, and a guaranteed good night.
2. Pitstop
Divey, local, cheap drinks, a real Waikiki people-watching spot.
You bring this up as part of your go-to bar flow.
Legendary Waikiki dive bar.
Open-air, music, friendly staff.
You mention it often as a place you actually hang out, not just recommend.
Laid back, good food, everyday bar energy.
A place you trust to send tourists — affordable, consistent, and fun.
Beachfront classic.
Live local music, sunset energy, easy recommendation for guests and content.
You’ve referenced it multiple times as a vibe spot with sunset, ocean and skyline lounge energy.
Great for photos, drinks, and meeting people.
Coffee!!!You can also mention this spot when talking about places that are solid for daytime drinks and chill food.
Ocean views, breakfast-to-bar energy.
Good for tourists, good for locals, reliable spot you’ve brought up repeatedly.
You talk about the live music, big crowds, and it being a go-to for evening Waikiki vibe.
You’ve mentioned this a few times — rooftop patio, view of Diamond Head, sunset drinks, lively scene.
local’s favorites
local’s favorites
Duke’s Waikiki – Beachfront classic, Hawaiian plates, great vibe, famous Hula Pie
Hula Grill Waikiki – Local-style food with ocean views, solid breakfast & dinner
Tikis Grill & Bar – Right on the beach, comfort food, drinks, sunset spot
Lulu’s Waikiki – Open-air, live music, casual local hangout, good late night
Musubi Cafe Iyasume – Legendary musubi, quick local breakfast & snacks
Aloha Melt Waikiki – Grilled cheese, sandwiches, casual and super popular
Poke Fix – Poke bowls, fresh seafood, very local favorite
Paia Fish Market Waikiki – Fresh fish plates, fast casual, always busy
Big Wave Dave – Acai bowls, Kona coffee, breakfast & lunch staple
Forty Niner Waikiki – Brunch, local-style breakfast, chill coffee spot
support local
support local
1. Tiki’s Grill & Bar – Locally owned island-style restaurant with live music and ocean views.
2. Shorefyre Fresh Grill & Bar (Both Locations) – Locally owned, casual grill & bar with great food and live music.
3. Betty’s Burgers Waikiki – Local-style burger spot with a strong neighborhood following.
4. Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand – Long-time locally owned Waikiki bar with rooftop views and a fun, mixed crowd.
5. Arnold’s Beach Bar – Locally owned dive bar, one of the oldest true Waikiki local bars.
6. Lulu’s Waikiki – Long-running, locally owned open-air bar/restaurant with ocean views.
7. Pitstop – Small, locally owned dive bar with cheap drinks and a real local vibe.
8. Da Big Kahuna Waikiki – Local-style bar & grill with karaoke and casual vibes.
9.Moani Waikīkī Island Bistro & Bar a locally owned restaurant & bar located inside the International Market Place, known for island-style cuisine, live music, and happy hour vibes in Waikīkī.
KAMAʻĀINA & MILITARY DISCOUNTS
KAMAʻĀINA & MILITARY DISCOUNTS
FOOD & RESTAURANTS
Waikiki Food Hall
Hawaiian Cane Juice
Hideout at The Laylow
Hula Grill Waikiki
Junbi Matcha Café
Kuhio Avenue Food Hall
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue – Waikiki
Noi Thai Cuisine
Penny’s Waikiki Malasadas
Pho Factory
Piko Kitchen + Bar
Poke Waikiki
Redfish – Wayfinder Waikiki
Tim Ho Wan – Waikiki
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin
Tsurutontan Udon – Waikiki
Wicked Maine Lobster – Waikiki
Yard House Waikiki
HOTELS (KAMAʻĀINA & MILITARY RATES)
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Twin Fin Hotel Waikiki
Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites
Aqua Palms Waikiki
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
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