Happy Hour in Waikiki is a must-do! This popular period of time, usually a couple of hours in the afternoon or early evening, is highlighted by restaurants and bars offering up cheap beverages and pupus (appetizers). It’s also called pau hana in Hawaii, a Hawaiian saying translating to “work is done”.
Doraku Sushi
Doraku Waikiki is heaven for the Japanese food and drink obsessed. Just $3 for edamame, $6 for hot and cold dishes like ginger chicken karaage and $6 for deluxe sushi rolls. Wash it down with $4 Kirin draft beer, $6 lychee martinis or a $12 sake carafe.
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 4-6pm, only at the bar
Mahina & Sun’s
Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel touts Happy Hour prices all day, every day! It’s excellent quality, everything from a $5 bowl of fries to $12 chicken wings and a $14 beef burger. Cocktails from $7 and a bucket of six Maui Beer cans are only $20.
HAPPY HOUR: All day, every day!
Noi Thai Cuisine
Noi Thai is fit for royalty, even Obama has dined at this restaurant. Happy Hour is an absolute treat with a delicious Pad Thai for $10. Pick up crab wontons for $7 and fresh rolls with peanut sauce for $5. Beers start at $5 and wines at $7.
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 4:30-6pm, only at the bar
Tony Roma’s Fire Grill Waikiki
Get Tony Roma’s famous Original Baby Back Ribs here! Happy Hour is an ideal time to score four Goose Point Oysters for $12, two shrimp or prime rib tacos for $6 and steak mushroom bruschetta for $9. Draft beers, wine and cocktails from $6-9.
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 3-7pm, only at the bar
The Cheesecake Factory
Beat the rush by dining during The Cheesecake Factory Happy Hour, you’ll save time and money. Choose from 14 different appetizers and six specialty cocktails from just $7.95 each. This is one of Waikiki’s most satisfying eateries with a huge 25+ page menu.
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri 3-5pm, only in the bar area
Yard House
Yard House has 100+ beers on tap and 15+ value-for-money eats for 50% off during Happy Hour. There’s classic sliders, boneless or Gardein wings, pizzas, poke nachos and more for under $10. Along with $4 off giant half yards (one liter of ale).
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri 2-5:30pm, available in the entire restaurant
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
100 Sails Happy Hour inside the Prince Waikiki Hotel comes with a boat harbor backdrop. It could be $2 off draft beer, wine by the glass or the cocktail of the month. There’s usually a percentage off the savory menu, too.
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 4-6pm, only at the bar
Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki
Maui Brewing Co. is an indoor-outdoor venue atop Waikiki’s main strip, home to Hawaii’s largest bar. The perfect spot to taste Maui Brewing Co. beers including the Bikini Blonde Lager, Pineapple Mana Wheat and Coconut Hiwa Porter. For $10 pizzas, $2 off beers and $3 off cocktails visit during Happy Hour.
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 3:30-5:30pm
