Bite into Paradise: The Ultimate Waikiki Foodie Guide from Sunrise to Sunset
Hungry in Waikiki? From sizzling local grinds to romantic sunset dinners, here are the top spots to eat across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discover where to find the best poke, all-you-can-eat buffets, influencer-approved gems—and how to book unforgettable luaus and cruises with DanielsHawaii. Let’s dive into island flavor!
🍳 Breakfast in Waikiki
McDonald’s (Hawaii)
- Unique in the U.S.: Spam is served alongside eggs for breakfast.
- Open McDonald’s Waikiki on Google Maps
Duke’s Waikiki Buffet
- Full breakfast buffet: made-to-order omelets, carved meats, local-style grinds.
- Ideal for families and early sun‑seekers.
- Find Duke’s Waikiki on Google Maps
Castro’s
- Latin‑Hawaiian breakfast fusion: Try the Tres Leches French Toast, Papaya Bowl, Croque Senorita.
- Highly rated (4.8★) and locally beloved (MapQuest, eggsnthings.com, Wanderlog).
- Locate Castro’s on Google Maps
Eggs ’n Things
- Pancakes, omelets, Hawaiian loco moco, Portuguese sausage—serving breakfast from 6 AM to 2 PM daily (MapQuest, OpenTable).
- Open Eggs ’n Things on Google Maps
🥪 Lunch in Waikiki
- Food Courts: Royal Hawaiian Centre, Waikiki Shopping Plaza—great for multiple cuisines and casual local grinds (Yelp, Reddit).
- Paia Fish Market: Fresh fish plates and tacos.
- Monkeypod Kitchen: Quality seafood and local‑inspired fare.
- Duke’s Market: Poke bowls, sandwiches, local-style pickles.
- Midday Buffet Cruise: The Star of Honolulu offers island cruising with lunch buffet.
🍣 Sushi & 🐟 Poke in Waikiki
- Maguro Brothers: Casual bowls & chirashi—local influencer favorite (Reddit).
- Sushi Sho: Upscale omakase experience.
- Poke Fix, Ono Seafood, Sam Choy: Fresh poke plates and classics.
🌙 Romantic Dinner & Special Experiences
Romantic Dinner Spots
- La Mer (Halekulani) – fine French-Hawaiian cuisine.
- Azure (The Royal Hawaiian) – oceanfront elegance.
- 53 By The Sea – dramatic sunset and Diamond Head views.
- House Without a Key – beachfront ambiance with hula.
Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Board the Star of Honolulu for a sunset buffet cruise + Polynesian show.
- Friday nights feature live fireworks viewable from the ship.
- Tickets available via DanielsHawaii Reservations at Luana Waikiki Hotel, Aqua Palms, or call/text +1 (808) 400‑4481 to book your slots.
🍽️ All‑You‑Can‑Eat Buffets on Oʻahu
- Star of Honolulu Dinner Buffet Cruise
- Starlite Waikiki Dinner & Fireworks Cruise
- Luau buffets: Traditional Hawaiian feasts with entertainment—book the top luaus via DanielsHawaii Reservations. +1(808)400-4481
🌺 Evening Luau Dinner & Show
- A luau is a must-do: buffet dinner + Polynesian dance, fire-knife performances.
- Book the best luaus and cruise packages through DanielsHawaii Reservations—call or visit their activity desks for availability.
⭐ “Spots Influencers Recommend” Across O‘ahu
Influencers consistently highlight these 10 must-visit O‘ahu spots:
- Ono Seafood (poke)
- Maguro Brothers (poke/chirashi)
- Sushi Sho (omakase)
- Lulu’s Waikiki (beachfront live music)
- Momosan Ramen (ramen/sushi)
- Monkeypod Kitchen (craft cocktails & seafood)
- Prime Matcha Café Maiko (matcha desserts)
- Tommy Bahama (farm‑to‑table seafood)
- House Without a Key (dinner + hula)
- Sushi ii or Fête (date-night Honolulu gems)
🗺️ Google Maps Quick Links
- McDonald’s (Hawaii): Maps search link for spam breakfast
- Duke’s Waikiki: Maps search link for the buffet
- Castro’s: 2113 Kalakaua Ave ▶️ (Reddit, mapofthebest.com)
- Eggs ’n Things: 2464 Kalakaua Ave ▶️
- Duke’s Waikiki: buffet and dinner cruise launch
- Romantic dinners: look up La Mer, Azure, 53 By The Sea, House Without a Key
📞 Bookings & Reservations
- For Sunset Cruises, Friday Fireworks Cruises, and Evening Luaus, call/text DanielsHawaii Reservations at +1 (808) 400‑4481 or visit their desks at Luana Waikiki or Aqua Palms.
- They offer concierge-style booking and top insider access.