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Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine, Honolulu, HI

Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine

4.7
4.7
638 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Experience the new and exciting seafood dinner menu at Wai‘olu Ocean Cuisine. Also enjoy our sushi offerings of traditional nigiri, and new wave maki sushi options made with the freshest catch sourced from the Pacific. Wai‘olu Ocean Cuisine with its open air ambiance is the perfect setting to watch the sunsets. Wai'olu is open from 11a - 5p for lunch and 5p - 10p for dinner. Live music from 5pm to 7pm Friday - Sunday.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 683-7456
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Yoshi Ohata
  • Catering
    Celebrate with friends and family at one of the most spectacular hotels in Hawaii. For more information about intimate size special events including venues, receptions and banquets, please contact us at 808.683.7404 or waikiki.sales@trumphotels.com<br /><br />
  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Cross Street
    Kalia Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking up to 4 hours with validation.
  • Public transit
    Honolulu City Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine offers a "beautiful establishment" with "amazing views" and "top notch service." Diners highlight the "fantastic seafood" and "wonderful ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions like anniversaries. While some found the service lacking, many praised the "excellent experience" and "sensational sushi." It's a "top notch spot" for a memorable sunset dinner.

638 Reviews
  1. Lloyd

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food presentation and taste was very good! The service was also good except the main course took a little longer than expected. They seemed to be short handed. I highly recommend Wai Olu!

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  2. 恵子

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    金曜日夜の花火を見ながら食事をしました。 事前にお願いした通り、花火がよく見えるテーブルを用意していただけました。 お料理もとても美味しかったです。

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  3. Karen

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic scallops, miso soup and black cod! Service was impeccable!

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  4. Gregory

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food took a long time to arrive after ordering. The soup ( corn chowder) was cold. The sushi roll was ok, but just ok. The amberjack main course had very little flavor and also was cold. All in all the food has gone way down hill compared to previous visits a year ago. The guitar player was good.

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  5. Stacey

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really disappointing given the price and all the positive reviews. I was expecting more of a farm to table experience, but none of the ingredients seemed particularly fresh or local. Even the salad greens which are usually amazing in Hawaii, no matter what restaurant you go to, were not great. The staff was friendly and accommodating but seemed to lack fine dining experience. I realized after making the reservation that the hotel and presumably the restaurant changed ownership fairly recently, and most of the positive reviews were written before the change. It wasn’t terrible, but I expect far more when paying over $100 per person, without drinks.

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  6. ono

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    花火の見える席とリクエストしたら、最高のロケーションでした。 メニューもホテルなので割高感はありましたがとても美味しくいただけました。

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  7. Christi

    VIP

    Austin

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and the views were stunning!

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  8. ISABELLE and ANTOINE

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a very quiet environment with great views. Loved it !

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  9. june

    VIP

    Hawaii

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff gave us best seat in restaurant to see Hilton fireworks! The Kampachi dip and chips were delectable. Two of our party had the Black Cod and really liked it and the wasabi mash. Molten cake was really good. Aki, our server was really service oriented. She even brought my credit card which I forgot in bill holder down to me at the valet! That’s service! Definitely coming back again!

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  10. Boyd

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shorter menu, but everything is done well. Easy to find something you want, especially seafood (since it is a seafood restaurant).

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Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 638 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine

223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kalia Road
  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking up to 4 hours with validation.
  • Public transit
    Honolulu City Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yoshi Ohata
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 683-7456
  • Catering
    Celebrate with friends and family at one of the most spectacular hotels in Hawaii. For more information about intimate size special events including venues, receptions and banquets, please contact us at 808.683.7404 or waikiki.sales@trumphotels.com<br /><br />
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