Genius Lounge

4.4

493 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Come grab a cool Hawaiian beer, fresh seafood, unique Hawaiian-Japanese fusion food on the rooftop lanai, and enjoy an "Aloha" experience with our friendly staff!

Genius Lounge is established in 2009, is a full service bar restaurant serving Japanese inspired Hawaiian dishes. We were selected 2022 & 2023 OpenTable Diners' Choice Restaurant.

Our menus are created by Japanese experienced chef Taiga Sasahara, using Hawaiian ingredients throughout our dishes.

We have some famous Hawaiian items; Sushi, Fresh seafoods, Steaks, Salads, Pizzas, and Original homemade noodle dishes!!!

You can pair those items with our extensive drink menu such as Sakes, Wines, and a lot of original cocktails!

It is perfect a place to enjoy a low key night with friends or a romantic date in the heart of Waikiki.

We also accomodate private parties. We have a quaint private lanai space and 3 party courses for your private party. It is also a perfect place to enjoy your wedding party in the heart of Waikiki.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Website
http://geniusloungehawaii.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Daisuke Kano
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We're the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 70 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Location
346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Area
Waikiki
Cross Street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)
US$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Special prefix menu for Steak & Seafood Lovers! Ahi Poke, Baked Oyster, Green Salad, Surf & Turf (Original Garlic Shrimp & Rib Eye Steak), Hawaiian Dessert. 2 orders minimum. Poke and Green Salad are Sharing style. 1 big oyster, 1 dessert, and 1 full potion of Surf & Turf per person!! Super good deal!! Enjoy your dinner at Genius Lounge!

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 17:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 23:00
Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Kirin Draft Beer $5, Honolulu Beer Works Draft $7, House wines $6, House Sakes $8, Edamame $6, Curly Fries $7, Karaage $8, Green Salad $8, Garlic Shrimp $16, Loco Moco $16, Kalua Pork Nachos $10. Enjoy our happy hour for your night starting! Aloha

What 493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Hawaii
Hawaiian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Genius Lounge offers a delightful fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine with "amazing service" and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "spectacular" loco moco and poi noodles carbonara. The restaurant is a "hidden gem" in Waikiki, delivering "excellent value" and a cozy, welcoming vibe.

493 Reviews

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Jared
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Will definitely come back again. The service was phenomenal! The karage chicken & hot pot loco moco… OMG! Sooooo good! Happy hour was good priced! What an amazing hidden gem in waikiki!
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Sasha
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genius Lounge is a hidden gem in Waikiki! The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and amazing flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing evening. The service was friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even better. Highly recommend!
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篤子
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
店員さんがアットホームで素敵でした。ヒルトンの花火が見えるテラス席を準備してくださり、雰囲気もボリュームも満足できました。他のお店よりも遅くまでハッピーアワーメニューをやってましたのでお得に食事ができました。立地もよく、とにかく気さくな店員さんが多いので安心して楽しめるお店だと思います。
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Karen
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of Waikīkī faves! Great food, super nice staff, and it’s just so comfortable and chill! Also, I don’t drink alcohol and they have Asahi zero proof beer - delicious!
Genius LoungeResponded 7 days ago
Mahalo for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that Genius Lounge is one of your Waikīkī favorites! Great food, a chill atmosphere, and friendly service are what we strive for, and we're glad you enjoyed it all. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing time soon. Aloha!
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Stanice
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was great! We enjoyed the wings the most. Recommend.
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Jamie
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem off the main road in Waikiki. Food was amazing with great service
Genius LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025
Aloha Jamie, Mahalo for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to welcome you back to our little hidden gem soon! The Genius Lounge Team
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Angela
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best desserts and amazing service! Such a fun local Experience
Genius LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025
Aloha Angela, Mahalo for your kind words! We're thrilled you loved our desserts and service. Hope to see you again for another fun local experience! The Genius Lounge Team
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Philip
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food for a group of 5. Atmosphere for outdoor seating was excellent. Service was responsive. Japanese-fusion food was delicious, and well prepared and seasoned. We enjoyed eating everything family style. Compliments from everyone in the party.
Genius LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025
Aloha Philip, Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're so happy your group enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Family-style dining is the best way to experience it all! Hope to welcome you back soon. The Genius Lounge Team
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Kim
VIP
Edmonton
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and excellent value for what you get. Very kind staff explained dishes to us.
Genius LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025
Aloha Kim, Mahalo for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, value, and our friendly staff. Hope to welcome you back soon! The Genius Lounge Team
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Robert
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious and very special Japanese/Hawaiian cuisine. Super friendly and quick service
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FAQs

Genius Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 493 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross Street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Area
Waikiki
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daisuke Kano
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://geniusloungehawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We're the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 70 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Genius Lounge

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Menu

What 493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Genius Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Genius Lounge currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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