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#312 of 1,736 Restaurants in Honolulu Japanese

SKY Waikiki

3.4(473 community reviews)
Upscale ($$$)

About

Discover SKY Waikiki, offering the best Japanese experience in Waikiki. Enjoy Upscale ($$$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Vantage Point Above Kalakaua Avenue

Perched nineteen stories above the bustling heart of Waikiki, SKY Waikiki Raw Bar & Grill offers more than just a meal; it provides an expansive, bird's-eye view of the Pacific Ocean and the iconic Honolulu coastline. As the elevator doors slide open, the humidity of the tropics gives way to a breezy, open-air lounge environment where the sound of clinking glasses competes with the distant roar of the surf.

Savoring Local Flavors in the Clouds

The kitchen leans into a modern take on island-inspired cuisine. You will find that the focus is heavy on fresh seafood, with signature raw bar selections that highlight ahi caught in local waters. The menu balances casual bar bites with more substantial grill options, making it a reliable spot for a sophisticated happy hour or a late-night transition into Honolulu’s nightlife scene.

What to Expect

This is a high-energy venue, perfect for those looking to celebrate or simply watch the sunset paint the sky in hues of orange and violet. The space is largely exposed to the elements, which keeps the atmosphere vibrant and light. Be prepared for a bit of a wind tunnel effect depending on the evening trade winds, and keep in mind that the central location means that getting in and out of the surrounding blocks requires a bit of patience during peak tourist hours. Whether you are leaning against the glass railing with a craft cocktail in hand or securing a table for a group dinner, the perspective from this height is unparalleled in the city.

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Location

2270 Kalakaua Ave 19th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815-2519

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Reviews

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Shopping AccountGoogle Maps

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Sky Bar is a wonderful restaurant with great food, beautiful views, and a fantastic atmosphere. The ambiance is always inviting, and the staff members I’ve interacted with have been friendly and welcoming. The last two times I’ve visited, Amanda has been my waitress, and she has been absolutely fabulous! She’s quick, efficient, and friendly. What really impressed me was that she remembered my drink order from a previous visit. This is a small detail that speaks volumes about the level of care and attention she gives her guests. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be returning.

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Wayne RiddellGoogle Maps

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The Sky Waikīkī is a beautiful restaurant with an incredible atmosphere and stunning views of the city. We sat at the bar and had the pleasure of being served by Amanda, who truly made our experience exceptional. Amanda was personable, funny, and incredibly attentive from the moment we sat down. She took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel genuinely welcome. What impressed us most was how effortlessly she managed multiple tables while still providing quick, efficient, and friendly service. Great food and views will bring people in, but outstanding service is what makes them want to come back. Amanda absolutely elevated our experience, and we’ll definitely be returning because of her. If you visit Sky Waikīkī, do yourself a favor and ask for Amanda

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Decadent MinisGoogle Maps

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Went to SKY Waikiki for our after wedding party and had such a great experience! I was honestly worried they wouldn’t be able to accommodate our party of 10 since there were no reservations available on OpenTable, but they were so accommodating and got us seated at the very last minute. The atmosphere was amazing definitely more of an upscale lounge/club vibe with a live DJ, intimate setting, and one of the most beautiful sky views in Waikiki. The food was great too, especially the garlic fries! Everything about the night felt fun, celebratory, and memorable. Perfect spot for an after wedding celebration or night out in Honolulu. Highly recommend!

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StephGoogle Maps

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The view from this place can be lovely depending on where you sit. The service was quick and polite. The octopus tasted very bland and did not seem grilled at all, was very chewy. The nachos were good just not amazing. The cocktails were pretty decent!

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Sewar KhGoogle Maps

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Fav place!! Great experience at SKY Waikiki. The view is so beautiful, the food and drinks were great, and the atmosphere was lively, recommended to book around sunset, magical views. Our waitress, Damien, was one of the best, very friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. His service really made the night even better. Took the best pictures of me n family, made our vacay end the right way. Definitely coming back Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Isabel Valencia ZunigaGoogle Maps

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Amazing experience—started with Tai at the host stand, super friendly and accommodating, gave us a really nice table as walk-ins. Natalie was our server, she was very sweet and attentive. Overall a very nice evening enjoying the octopus appetizer and nice cocktails. And it’s an amazing view!! Best place in Waikiki to catch a sunset and fireworks!

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Waikiki HousekeepingGoogle Maps

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Tai the hostest was great she was multitasking like an executive. Food was awesome too try the cheese cake crème brûlée. They even allow kids. Which is hard for us to enjoy but it fits for even families Love the music and atmosphere. Definitely come for happy hour. I live in Waikiki this was fun to discover. Enjoy yourself.

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Sterling HitchcockGoogle Maps

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Drinks were solid. Service was slow & we had to flag down our server numerous times. He also blamed me for forgetting to order the oysters when I most definitely ordered them during our first happy hour round. Fries were unsalted, but the wings were good. Ambiance is unmatched with a beautiful view of the Waikiki skyline.

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makioGoogle Maps

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not a tourist here but we’re just trying to explore dinings around waikiki. the place was nice, was expecting there could be some space to take pictures around the railing/view spot, but there’s none and it’s kind of embarrassing to stay just to take pics in spot where ppl eating next to you and as someone as introvert person. the food was okay, i would rate 7/10. the price.. considering this city is where mostly a tourist spot i’m not surprised. the service??? i get that it’s a busy place, and everyone is rushing i’m just disappointed at the part the server has to take out our plate when theres literally still some food on it. they were trying to take out some plates in order to put the next new meal. but it happened so fast we didn’t able to say anything. it was grilled half chicken too, it was so good. disappointed that we didn’t get to finish it. also the seafood platter, there was still some two poke in cups left. and here’s the horrible part, we go got scammed by the parking ticket, we paid $75 dollars?? we didn’t even stay there for long because how overstimulated we are. mind you before you enter the parking lot it says $3 for half an hour. we checked in 7:10 and got out 8:50. we tried to validate it before we left and it wasn’t working, so we let it be. just when we’re about to get out the machine says it’s invalid. we called the person in charge, he says it’s also a lost ticket like what the heck???? we really just want to get out of there and just paid the dnm ticket.

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M TGoogle Maps

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Excellent service from the host stand, to the bar to the table! Incredible views, wonderful live music and delicious food! Our server Damien was an absolute delight and we really enjoyed our time eating here! Highly recommend for a lovely delicious dinner over looking Waikīkī beach and city!!!

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It offers an elevated guest experience with a unique combination of fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and panoramic views of Waikiki.

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