Dining guideOʻahu, Hawaiʻi

Experiences

A little more island. A little more extraordinary.

Wai Tapu fire performer holding a flaming staff
Dinner & a show

Wai Tapu Lūʻau at Kālia Theatre

Dinner, a show and a night you'll talk about all trip

Under the open Waikīkī sky, the drums start and Waikīkī’s largest LED stage comes alive. Your evening begins hands-on with lei making and Polynesian tattoos.

Next comes the feast, with live music and hula. This isn’t your typical lūʻau buffet: think big-eye ahi poke, a seafood hot pot with yuzu mahi-mahi and lemongrass curry, made with ingredients from local farms.

Upgrade to VIP, Premier or a VIP Box suite for a plated, multi-course dinner served to your seat in a curated bento box presentation, from island pupus like garlic confit ahi dip to slow-roasted pipikaula short ribs and a sweet treat to finish.

Then comes the show: an epic journey across Polynesia, told through fire, dance and full surround sound, with a finale that honors Duke Kahanamoku. It's a lūʻau reimagined, in a theatre built just for this show.

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Booking opens on Wai Tapu’s official booking page.

Hands raising four colorful cocktails garnished with green leaves at Kaimana Beach Hotel.
Live music

Beach Sessions

Hau Tree

Kaimana Beach Hotel

Sundays · 2:00–4:30 PM

Sunday live music, island mele and pau hana drinks in Kaimana’s open-air oceanfront lounge.

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Check the hotel for the current artist line-up.

Afternoon tea, pastries and mimosas at Kaimana Beach Hotel
Afternoon tea

Muʻu & Mimosas

Hau Tree

Kaimana Beach Hotel

Saturdays · Book ahead

Hobbs Tea from Kauaʻi, island mimosas and house-made bites above Kapua Bay. Wear your favorite muʻu and reserve ahead.

Reserve high tea

Confirm times and HI DINE eligibility with the host.

Two men beside a DJ controller under a canopy near the Ambassador Waikiki pool.
Poolside & music

DJ Pool Party

Waikīkī Swim & Social Club

The Ambassador Hotel of Waikīkī

Saturdays · 1:00–5:00 PM

Old-school DJ sets by the pool, with food and drinks from Favorite Son.

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Free admission. Tickets are limited; check the hotel for entry details.

A person squeezing lime over a plate of four street tacos at Favorite Son.
Food & drinks

Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays

Favorite Son

The Ambassador Hotel of Waikīkī

Tuesdays · Tacos 4:00–6:00 PM

$4 asada, shrimp or fish street tacos from 4–6 PM. Selected margaritas, palomas and tequila shots are $8 all day Tuesday.

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Check the venue for current offers and availability.

SWELL’s illuminated poolside bar and lounge seating at ʻAlohilani Resort.
Live music & nightlife

SWELL Nights

SWELL

ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach

Nightly · Check the line-up

Local musicians and DJs, fire pits and cocktails on the rooftop pool deck, with Joseph Paʻahana’s Light Monument video art.

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See the resort’s music calendar for performance times.

An overhead view of tacos, tortilla chips, guacamole, other dishes and drinks at Aloha Amigo.
Food & drinks

Taco Tuesday

Aloha Amigo

Courtyard by Marriott Waikīkī Beach

Tuesdays · During service

$2 off all tacos, plus happy hour drinks all day Tuesday at Aloha Amigo Island Mexican Cantina.

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400 Royal Hawaiian Avenue · Check the venue for current hours.

Animated miniature chefs projected onto dining plates at Le Petit Chef Honolulu
Immersive dining

Le Petit Chef

Romer House Waikīkī

Dates by reservation

The world on a dinner plate. A miniature chef brings a little theatre to your table through 3D projection.

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Ticketed separately. HI DINE discount not confirmed.

Details and reservations open on the host’s website.

What’s on

Upcoming two weeks · Hawaiʻi time

Based on venue-published weekly schedules. Plans may change; confirm with the venue before you go. Special offers, pool access and ticketed experiences may have separate eligibility.