Waikiki Food Scene
Honolulu Dining
Waikiki is a food lover’s paradise with countless dining options packed into one vibrant area. Visitors can enjoy everything from casual local favorites like musubis and poke bowls, to fresh seafood and upscale island dining. With so many choices within walking distance, Waikiki makes it easy to explore new flavors and enjoy memorable meals at any time of day.
On-site options include:
Musubi Café Iyasume: A favorite with locals and visitors serving up a variety of musubis.
Me BBQ: Counter service dishing up Korean barbecue cuisine such as kalbi & bibimbap.
Coffee Window Waikiki: Casual coffee shop serving quick bites, espresso drinks, and matcha lattes.
A LOCAL FAVORITE
Musubi Café Iyasume
Experience tantalizing flavors at local favorite, Musubi Café Iyasume. Conveniently located on the ground floor of Pacific Monarch hotel, Musubi Café Iyasume specializes in a variety of musubi (rice balls) and also offers other well-known Japanese dishes like poke bowls and bento boxes. Situated in a casual and welcoming setting, this popular eater provides a delightful culinary treat to both locals and visitors.
Quick Bites
Me BBQ
Find Me BBQ right downstairs, an ideal stop before or after island adventures. This family-owned Korean BBQ plate lunch spot has served generous, made-to-order meats and classic sides since the 1990s, beloved for bold island flavors and hearty portions.
Morning Brew
Coffee Window Waikiki
Head downstairs to our mobile coffee window for a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Resembling a food truck, this quick walk-up coffee bar is perfect for those early adventurers looking for a cup of local coffee before heading out for the day.
Explore More Options
Nearby Dining
Waikiki is home to hundreds of incredible dining experiences, all within walking distance. Indulge in everything from local comfort food to international cuisine. Here are some of our favorites to check out during your stay:
– Heyday Pool Bar & Restaurant (Swing, dine & drink poolside)
– Green Lady Cocktail Room (Award-winning speakeasy)
– Stix Asia Eatery (Asian food hall)
– Giovanni Pastrami (New York style deli)
– Round Table Pizza (Popular West Coast pizza chain)
– Hy’s Steakhouse (Classic steakhouse- a local favorite)
– Westman Café (All-day dining and lounge)
– El Cielo (Spanish tapas & wine bar)
– Moani’s (Island bistro & bar)
– Eating House 1849 (A Roy Yamaguchi local favorite)
– Zigu (Authentic Japanese)
– Rigo (Spanish-Italian cuisine)
– Onoya Ramen (Authentic Japanese noodles)
– Apetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar (Classic Italian fare)
– Liliha Bakery & Café (Local style breakfast, lunch & dinner)
