
These 12 Honolulu restaurants ace outdoor dining

by Noelle Chun
Updated 29 May 2024
Hawaiʻi is the gold-standard when it comes to spectacular sky and sea views, so it’s no surprise that its tropical capital has world-class outdoor dining setups.
Some of the city’s best island cocktails and ocean views wait for you at a beachfront Waikīkī beauty. Nearby, swings double as bar seats at a retro alfresco spot steered by a James Beard Award winner. A Turkish escape in see-and-be-seen Kakaʻako draws crowds for its terrace, decked with hanging ferns and dangling lights.
Take in Honolulu’s extra-stunning side at these charming open-air restaurants. Read on for a guide to 12 can’t-miss outdoor dining experiences in the Hawaiian capital to book now.
4.5 (3613)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Waikiki
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KristyVIP
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KristyVIP
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4.5 (1320)
$31 to $50
Home cooking
Waikiki
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Robin
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
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Robin
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
4.6 (3054)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Honolulu
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
4.9 (6543)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Waikiki
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RobinVIP
Dined on 31 Jan 2025
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RobinVIP
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BostonPlace
Dined 2 days ago
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2hotdogsandajack
Dined on 15 Feb 2024
4.7 (1392)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Honolulu
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StephanieLVIP
Dined 1 day ago
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StephanieLVIP
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Mary
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kalynnew
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
4.7 (5819)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Honolulu
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ReneC
Dined 3 days ago
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ReneC
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Ariel
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