Hula Grill Waikiki is a second-floor Hawaii Regional Cuisine restaurant at 2335 Kalākaua Ave in the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, overlooking Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Run by TS Restaurants, the group behind Duke’s Waikiki, it cooks with line-caught local fish, Oahu-grown produce and all-natural meats. Travelers come for oceanfront breakfasts, fish tacos at sunset, tropical cocktails and the famous Hula Pie.
What to Expect at Hula Grill Waikiki
The dining room sits one level above Kalākaua Avenue. Its open-air lanai looks straight down the shoreline to Diamond Head, which the restaurant calls Waikiki’s best restaurant view. The decor nods to 1930s and 1940s beach-house Hawaii, and the dress code is relaxed. The restaurant suggests your nicest aloha shirt, but resort casual is fine.
Service runs on clear windows:
- Breakfast: 7 to 11am
- Lunch: 11am to 3pm
- Dinner: 4:45 to 9:30pm
- Bar Top Bar Classics: 3 to 9:30pm
A keiki (children’s) menu is offered all day. Menus lean Pacific Rim, with Japanese-influenced fish preparations, poke and macadamia-crusted catches. Ask your server about vegetarian and gluten-free options.
- Fish Tacos: Fresh local fish in soft tortillas, a long-running lunch and bar favorite.
- Hula Pie: Macadamia nut ice cream on a chocolate cookie crust, topped with fudge and whipped cream.
- Tropical Cocktails: Mai tais and fruit-forward island drinks from the bar.
- Diamond Head Lanai: Railside tables framing the crater and the surf breaks.
- Weekend Brunch: Breakfast and brunch favorites with ocean views.
Hula Grill Waikiki at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2335 Kalākaua Ave, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Neighborhood / Area | Central Waikiki Beach |
| Operating Hours | Daily 7AM-10PM (dinner 4:45-9:30pm) |
| Admission / Price Range | $$$; no admission |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 1 to 2 hours |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | TheBus routes 8, 13, 20 and 42 on Kalākaua Ave; validated parking at Outrigger Waikiki |
| Official Website & Phone | hulagrillwaikiki.com, +1 808-923-4852 |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Book ahead for sunset. Reserve dinner around sunset through the official reservations page, and request the lanai. If your time isn’t available online, call, because the staff can often help. Breakfast at 7am is the calmest window.
Getting there. TheBus stops line Kalākaua and Kūhiō avenues. Garage parking at the resort is paid, so check validation with the host.
Accessibility. Elevators inside the resort reach the second-floor restaurant. Strollers and wheelchairs can move between most tables.
Nearby pairings. All are a few minutes’ walk:
- The Duke Kahanamoku Statue
- The Royal Hawaiian Center
- Kapiolani Park, toward Diamond Head
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Hula Grill Waikiki’s hours?
It opens daily at 7AM and closes at 10PM. Breakfast is the quietest time, and sunset dinner is the busiest.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner, especially for lanai seating. Book online or call 808-923-4852. Walk-ins usually work at the bar.
How much time should I budget?
Allow about an hour for breakfast or lunch. Plan on up to two hours for dinner with dessert.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. A keiki menu is offered all day, the dress code is resort casual, and elevator access makes strollers easy.
When planning a wider itinerary across Honolulu or browsing more top-rated hawaiian restaurant in Honolulu, consider pairing your visit with nearby highlights such as Helena's Hawaiian Food (7.1 km away).
