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Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant

4.2(27 community reviews)
Moderate ($$)

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Discover Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant, offering the best Seafood experience in Waikiki. Enjoy Moderate ($$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

Pacific Breezes and Island Flavors at Lulu's

Perched directly above the Pacific in the heart of Waikiki, Lulu's functions as a living room for the Honolulu surf community. When you step through the open-air entrance, the salt air immediately replaces the city hum. The interior maintains a raw, unpretentious aesthetic, characterized by weathered wooden railings and walls adorned with an extensive collection of vintage surfboards that trace the history of the island's most famous waves.

A Front-Row Seat to the Break

This is arguably the best spot in Honolulu to watch the sunset without the fuss of a formal resort setting. The open-air deck allows you to hear the rhythmic crashing of the waves against the reef while you share a plate of their signature mochiko chicken or a classic loco moco. It’s an ideal environment for those who prefer their dining experiences casual, breezy, and loud; the energy here shifts from a laid-back brunch vibe during the day to a high-volume, energetic crowd as the sky turns orange.

The Local Pulse

Don’t come expecting a hushed, candlelit dinner. Lulu's embraces the boisterous spirit of Hawaiian nightlife, often featuring live local music that cuts through the chatter of the crowd. Be prepared for a bit of a wait during peak golden hour, as locals and travelers alike crowd the rail to capture the light reflecting off the water. If you navigate the stairs carefully and find a spot at the bar, you’re in for a quintessential Waikiki experience—unfiltered, vibrant, and deeply connected to the surf culture that defines this stretch of the coastline.

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Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Lulu's Waikiki Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image

Location

2586 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815-6614

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Reviews

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Amanda CargillGoogle Maps

Recently

EXCELLENT FOOD! Dined here tonight for our son’s 11th birthday, booked seats at the railing overlooking Waikiki and it was wonderful. It was definitely bustling on a Saturday night at 7pm, lots of people and amazing live music, but they made room for us country mice and treated us well, all smiles and quick service. Thank you to our server (Molly I think was her name) for remembering us in the corner on such a busy night ❤️🤙🏻 The food was really good, portions so big I felt guilty I couldn’t eat more of it. The sweet chili cauliflower, jalapeno burger, fish n chips, and steak and potatoes did us right. Lovely atmosphere if you like being in the hustle and bustle. Mahalo to Lulu’s you made our sons bday very fun, especially with the complimentary scoop of gelato 😘

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Ashley TaylorGoogle Maps

Recently

What a beautiful and stunning place! Not only is the location exquisite, but so is the food, drinks, and friendly service. Everyone here is very welcoming and carries the aloha spirit. The portions are huge and the prices are more than fair. There’s shade, a great view, and breeze. If you haven’t been, I recommend going ASAP. Or if you’re visiting adding this place as a MUST. Mahalo.

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Juan PerezGoogle Maps

Recently

Had an amazing experience and if we had more time would come back repeatedly. All 3 of our dishes were perfectly executed. Our 3 drinks with the line up shots: exquisite. Ube cheesecake to top it off was phenomenal. Paulina was great and attentive and always checking up on us. Great talking with her and making sure we got everything we asked for. The person who brought out our food was also great. Multiple great views, food & service. Only thing would be to pick it up and take it back home

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Kimberlie SmithGoogle Maps

Recently

Here's a polished review you could post: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family thoroughly enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. Our waiter was pleasant, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. The food arrived promptly, hot, and beautifully plated. Our waiter was even kind enough to take a picture of our family. I ordered the chicken tenders with fries, which were very tasty and cooked perfectly. I also tried Lulu's Mai Tai, and I would highly recommend it—it was delicious and refreshing. Another big plus was that the restaurant was wheelchair accessible, which made our visit much more comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, we had a great experience and would gladly return.

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Andy ChenGoogle Maps

Recently

What an absolute gem of a place! Every single one of our dishes came out so delicious I wish I could eat everything else on the menu. I had the miso buttered fish and the sweet chilli crispy cauliflower. Both dishes were DELICIOUS! The sauce on the crispy cauliflower was amazing and the cauliflower was just the perfect amount of crisp. The fish paired super well with the mashed potatoes so definitely get the mash. Our waitress Lilly was literally the best!! Super nice, friendly, and spot on with the recommendations. She was an absolute delight to interact with and I’m so thankful she was our waitress. The atmosphere was amazing! They had live music going and the performers were great!! Played a bunch of great songs and contributed to the amazing vibe the place had going on. We’re only here for a week but we will probably be coming back again which I think says a lot. I think this place is definitely worth your time to come try, I highly recommend anyone in the area (or even if you’re far) to eat at this restaurant.

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Yung PGoogle Maps

Recently

Located on the second floor right on the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu next to the zoo, Lulu's Waikiki serves local fare all day with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. They have a wide variety of vegan and gluten free options and also has a large selection of cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails. Came for breakfast and ordered the avocado toast with avocado, arugula, bean sprouts, tomato, feta cheese, lemon on sourdough and the Lulu Moco with wagyu beef patty and Kalua pork with two eggs and onion gravy topped with green onions. Both were delicious breakfast options. We were able to be seated right on the window with great views of the beach and Kalakaua avenue. Slight downside with the window seating is BEWARE of the pigeons. When they fly away, their feathers make their way to your eating area. Probably not the best scenario but there are spikes to prevent the birds from landing but there is still enough of an landing area for them to sit perched on the balcony area. Other than that, service was good and food was delicious and views were great! Parking is limited and can find street parking at kapiolani park or at the zoo. Kaptiolani Park meter parking is cheaper so try park there first.

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F LiuGoogle Maps

Recently

Big servings, wide range of meals, I think they cater for everyone here! I ordered Caesar salad with prawns, spicy margaritas & chocolate fudge dessert. Wow! The dessert was so delicious! Others had burgers & fries. Tasty lunch! Served reasonably quickly too. Fantastic servers & hospitality. Would not hesitate to dine or drink here again! The hungry pigeons can be persistent. Think they know how good the food is too!

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