Breakfast & Coffee
Island Vintage Coffee: Famous for acai bowls and Kona coffee.
Knots Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee and pastries to go.
Musubi Cafe Iyasume: Spam musubi and cheap grab-and-go snacks.
Lunch & Casual Eats
Marugame Udon: Fresh udon and tempura at budget-friendly prices.
Royal Hawaiian Center (Pā‘ina Lanai): Poke, bento, and local eats under one roof.
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers: Classic burgers with an island twist.
Dinner with a View
Duke’s Waikiki: Iconic beachfront dining, best for sunset reservations.
House Without a Key: Romantic oceanfront dinners with live music and hula.
Michel's: Local favorite for special-occasion dinners.
Late-Night Eats
Izakayas & Korean BBQ (Sikdorak, Izakaya Naru, Sura): Perfect for groups past midnight.
Marugame Udon (late): Comfort food when everything else is closed.
Sweets & Treats
Shave ice: Cool off with this island classic.
Leonard’s Malasadas: Worth the short trip to Kapahulu for Hawaii’s best pastries.
Local Tips
Happy hour deals: Many Waikiki spots run 2–5 pm specials.
Takeout picnics: Grab food hall plates from Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and watch the sunset on the beach.
Reservations: Essential for Duke’s, House Without a Key, and Michel's.
FAQs
Where to find cheap eats in Waikiki? Marugame Udon, Musubi Cafe, and Pā‘ina Lanai food court located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
Best romantic sunset dinner? Duke’s Waikiki or House Without a Key.
Plan Your Stay + Dining
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