Waikiki has no shortage of places to eat fresh seafood with your toes in the sand — but knowing which spots are worth your time is the hard part. I pulled together this curated guide from 34 qualifying restaurants in Waikiki, leading with my personal recommendations and rounding out the list with the area's best-rated spots.
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At the top of the list you'll find Duke's Waikiki, a place I genuinely love — the iconic beachfront setting at the Outrigger, the Barefoot Bar right on the sand, live music every night, and that legendary Hula Pie make it one of Waikiki's must-visit experiences. Hula Grill Waikiki and SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar are also spots I recommend, each offering their own take on seafood with a view. Beyond my picks, well-rated options like Aloha Steak House and Barefoot Beach Cafe at Queen's Surf Beach round out a scene that has something for every appetite and budget.
Spots I've personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it to know which recommendations come straight from my own experience at the table.
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Duke's Waikiki consistently stands out as a top pick — it's a our editors-recommended, iconic beachfront restaurant at the Outrigger with live music, the famous Barefoot Bar on the sand, and crowd-pleasing dishes like Hula Pie and Thursday Prime Rib Night. Hula Grill Waikiki and SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar are also our editors-recommended spots worth checking out.
For budget-friendly options, Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak is known as a more wallet-friendly seafood spot in Waikiki, and 206 BCE Waikiki serves seafood at mid-range prices tucked away from the main tourist strip.
This is a curated guide that leads with our editors' personally verified recommendations — marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — followed by the best-rated seafood spots across Waikiki's 34 qualifying restaurants. The list is reviewed and refreshed regularly to reflect the current dining scene.
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The experiences I actually send visitors on.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner — a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationDiamond Head + breakfast
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
Free cancellationHonolulu tasting walk
If you like eating your way through a neighborhood, this off-the-beaten-path Honolulu tasting walk hits spots you'd never find solo. Come hungry.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationCircle the island
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts — all in one guided loop.
