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Veranda - Moana Surfrider, Honolulu, HI

Veranda - Moana Surfrider

4.8
4.8
1080 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our renowned Victorian tradition of “Afternoon Tea” under the historic banyan tree invites guests to indulge in a variety of tropical tea blends accompanied by a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, scones and delicate pastries.

Please Note we are a cashless restaurant. We only accept credit cards or room charges as form of payment.
We kindly ask to refrain from balloon decorations to ensure the views for others are respected. Guests are welcome to bring their own cake/dessert for an additional fee of $7 per person.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 921-4600
  • Website
    https://www.beachhousewaikiki.com/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Watanabe
  • Private party facilities
    From gala bashes to intimate affairs, beachhouse at the moana specializes in making your group event a memorable experience.For more information on planning an event of 12 or more, please call Naehuokala Meyer at 808-341-5709 or email Naehuokala.Meyer@westin.comhttps://www.beachhousewaikiki.com/
  • Location
    2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Area
    Waikiki
  • Cross Street
    Free valet parking for 4 hours, OR self parking at Princess Kaiulani
  • Parking details
    Valet at the Porte Cochere of the Moana Surfrider, and self parking for up to four hours at our sister hotel, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.
  • Entertainment
    Diners are serenaded by the local performers, on stage under the magnificent banyan tree.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Butterfly Tea Time

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bring your keiki and join the Moana Surfrider and Paradise Monarchs for our Butterfly Tea Time, featuring an interactive butterfly dome experience. **Dining experience is limited to 1.5 hours for parties of 4 or less and 2 hours for parties of 5 or more to accommodate all reservations on this special day. Butterfly Keiki Tea Set $75 (chrysalis box, milkshake, butterfly wings, goodie bag, keiki sandwiches and sweet offerings) Keiki Tea Set $37 Moana Classic Tea $75 The Duke $79 The First Lady $96 Royal Tea $137 Vegan/Gluten Tea $75
    Butterfly Tea Time photo

Menu

Choose your Afternoon Tea Set

  • Royal TeaUS$137.00

    tea infused mimosa flight, soup du jour or salad, finger sandwiches, sweet offerings, berries with yogurt and whipped cream, tropical sorbet, omiyage gift bag

    • The First LadyUS$96.00

      glass of sparkling rose, finger sandwiches, sweet offerings, berries with yogurt and whipped cream, tropical sorbet, souvenir fan

      • The DukeUS$79.00

        surfrider burger 8 ounce patty, aged cheddar, pipikaula, maui onion confit, pickles, roasted garlic aioli, sweet offerings, tropical sorbet

        • Moana ClassicUS$73.00

          finger sandwiches, sweet offerings, tropical sorbet

          • Keiki TeaUS$37.00

            nutella and banana, turkey and swiss, egg salad, sweet offerings

            • Gluten-Free & VeganUS$73.00

              Mushroom Lettuce Wrap, Vegetable Summer Roll, Roasted Beet Hummus, Broccoli and Artichoke Cup, Taro and Coconut Truffle, Chef’s Selection of Desserts

              Finger Sandwiches

              • Smoked Tuna

                kabayaki kewpie, cream cheese, togarashi shichimi, pickled red onion

                • Duck Confit Blini

                  lilikoi, orange zest, mustard seed, parsley

                  • Pea & Prosciutto Tart

                    mint, lemon aioli, prosciutto, grated parmesan reggiano

                    • Truffle Egg

                      egg salad with truffles, truffle oil

                      • Lobster Croissant

                        tomato harissa aioli, lemon, brown butter, parsley, celery, frisée lettuce

                        Sweet Offerings

                        • Blueberry Orange Scones

                          mango curd and mascarpone cream

                          • Kabocha Pumpkin Tart

                            graham cracker tart, kabocha cream, vanilla whip

                            • Red Velvet Cream Puff

                              choux pastry, vanilla bean cream cheese cream

                              • Haupia Roll Cake

                                coconut crème, chiffon cake (a Moana classic)

                                • Blood Orange Macaron

                                  blood orange jam, vanilla bean swiss buttercream

                                  Selection of Tea

                                  • Hawaiian Coconut

                                    ceylon black, coconut nibs, bold and creamy

                                    • Sweet Peach

                                      china white, light, dry and sweet peach

                                      • Passion Orange Guava

                                        local black, hawaiian nostalgic POG

                                        • Mango Pineapple

                                          local black, sweet and tangy

                                          • Classic Earl Grey

                                            english style black, citrus, bergamot orange

                                            • Emerald Jasmine Pearls

                                              china, hand rolled perfumy jasmin

                                              • Indian Darjeeling

                                                india, thin bodied muscatel

                                                • Vanilla Black (decaf)

                                                  bright ceylon black, pure vanilla

                                                  Enhancements

                                                  • Glass of sparkling RoseUS$17.00

                                                    • Glass of tea infused mimosaUS$18.00

                                                      • Flight of tea infused mimosasUS$24.00

                                                        • Kona beer flightUS$19.00

                                                          • Seasonal berries with yogurtUS$9.00

                                                            • Veranda EssenceUS$21.00

                                                              white peach and rosemary infused grey goose, dolin blanc vermouth, sweet peach tea, elderflower mint lemonade, cotton candy

                                                              Last updated: 17 October 2024

                                                              What 1,080 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                              4.8
                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                              • 4.9Service
                                                              • 4.9Ambience
                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Diners' Choice Awards

                                                              • Hawaii

                                                                Best Ambience

                                                              • Hawaii

                                                                Contemporary American

                                                              • Oahu

                                                                Best Ambience

                                                              • Oahu

                                                                Great for brunch

                                                              • Oahu

                                                                Contemporary American

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Experience a delightful afternoon tea at Veranda - Moana Surfrider, where "wonderful service" meets a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "stunning views." Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging, the "attentive and friendly staff" ensure a memorable experience. Highly recommended for tea enthusiasts!

                                                              1,080 Reviews

                                                              1. Kathleen

                                                                Hawaii

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                A wonderful experience! Excellent tea blends, delightful selection of savory and sweet and beautiful scenic ocean view!

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                                                              2. Dorothy

                                                                Hawaii

                                                                1 review

                                                                3.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great service and ambience. Food was ok. Have had better aft tea menu at other high priced hotels such as the Fairmont

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                                                              3. Ruthie

                                                                Sydney

                                                                8 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                8 reviews

                                                                Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                What an absolute delight, our table was the best being right on the ocean side of the verandah and the quality of the food and were outstanding and throw in the exquisite tea selection a pure delight

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                                                              4. Jim

                                                                Hawaii

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                High Tea on the veranda never disappoints, the treats and sandwiches were first class. The chef even made special items for my wife who is gluten free. She was so grateful. Ryan our server was the best. He was attentive, friendly, positive, and went out of his way to ensure we had a memorable experience for our anniversary. We will be back again for sure.

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                                                              5. Adrianna

                                                                New Orleans

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                I had Carlo as my server and it was also my birthday. He went above and beyond with his service and was so kind and friendly. It was an amazing experience with such a beautiful view. Even the greeting staff were so kind.

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                                                              6. Sharon

                                                                Brisbane

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                High tea was beautiful and was lucky enough to do the butterfly experience. We loved it.

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                                                              7. 正文

                                                                Tokyo

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                いつも美味しくいただいてます。 ありがとうございます。 雰囲気もいつも最高です。 また来年もお伺いしたいです。

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                                                              8. Margot

                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Wonderful experience!!! Loved the food, the ambiance and the staff!

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                                                              9. 明久

                                                                Hawaii

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                外人女子会に囲まれた、ランチでしたが たいへんよかったです。静かに過ごしたい方には向いていませんが店員さんのサービスなど大変良かったです。

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                                                              10. Mary

                                                                Seattle

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Moana Surfrider hotel is a beautiful and historic setting for afternoon tea. I have been to dozens of hotels that have an afternoon tea but this was by far the best overall. Service was excellent, tea, sandwiches and sweets were perfection. Attention to detail and welcoming atmosphere/.

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Veranda - Moana Surfrider offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 921-4600.

                                                              Veranda - Moana Surfrider is rated 4.8 stars by 1080 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                              Make a booking

                                                              2 people
                                                              20:30
                                                              Booked 17 times today
                                                              Experiences are available.

                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                              Google Map for Veranda - Moana Surfrider

                                                              2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                Free valet parking for 4 hours, OR self parking at Princess Kaiulani
                                                              • Area
                                                                Waikiki
                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $50 and over
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Contemporary American, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Afternoon Tea
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Smart Casual
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Valet at the Porte Cochere of the Moana Surfrider, and self parking for up to four hours at our sister hotel, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.
                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                Cash not accepted
                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                Jason Watanabe
                                                              • Entertainment
                                                                Diners are serenaded by the local performers, on stage under the magnificent banyan tree.
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
                                                              • Website
                                                                https://www.beachhousewaikiki.com/
                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (808) 921-4600
                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                From gala bashes to intimate affairs, beachhouse at the moana specializes in making your group event a memorable experience.For more information on planning an event of 12 or more, please call Naehuokala Meyer at 808-341-5709 or email Naehuokala.Meyer@westin.comhttps://www.beachhousewaikiki.com/
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