Genius Lounge

Name: Genius Lounge
Address: 346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815
Telephone: (808) 626-5362
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (510)

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Come grab a cool Hawaiian beer, fresh seafood, unique Hawaiian-Japanese fusion food on the rooftop lanai, and enjoy an "Aloha" experience with our friendly staff!

Genius Lounge is established in 2009, is a full service bar restaurant serving Japanese inspired Hawaiian dishes. We were selected 2022, 2023, and 2024 OpenTable Diners' Choice Restaurant.

Our menus are created by Japanese experienced chef, using Hawaiian ingredients throughout our dishes.

We have some famous Hawaiian items; Tempura Sushi, Fresh seafoods, Steaks, Salads, Pizzas, and Original homemade noodle dishes!!!

You can pair those items with our extensive drink menu such as Local Beers, Sakes, Wines, and a lot of original cocktails!

It is perfect a place to enjoy a low key night with friends or a romantic date in the heart of Waikiki.

We also accomodate private parties. We have a quaint private lanai space and 3 party courses for your private party. It is also a perfect place to enjoy your wedding party in Waikiki.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Website
http://geniusloungehawaiiusa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daisuke Kano
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We're the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 100 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Location
346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Cross street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Experiences

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)
$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Special prefix menu for Steak & Seafood Lovers! Ahi Poke, Baked Oyster, Green Salad, Surf & Turf (Original Garlic Shrimp & Rib Eye Steak), Hawaiian Dessert. 2 orders minimum. Poke and Green Salad are Sharing style. 1 big oyster, 1 dessert, and 1 full potion of Surf & Turf per person!! Super good deal!! Enjoy your dinner at Genius Lounge!

Private dining

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Kirin Draft Beer $5, Honolulu Beer Works Draft $7, House wines $6, House Sakes $8, Edamame $6, Curly Fries $7, Karaage $8, Green Salad $8, Garlic Shrimp $16, Loco Moco $16, Kalua Pork Nachos $10. Enjoy our happy hour for your night starting! Aloha

What 510 people are saying

Genius Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Good for groups
Hawaii
Lively
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Oahu
Good for groups
Oahu
Lively

510 Reviews

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Brit123
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came arose this restaurant on TikTok and it is truly a hidden gem! Great service, fantastic food, and great location a little bit away from the busyness of Waikiki :)
Genius LoungeResponded 5 days ago
Aloha! Mahalo for discovering us through TikTok and for sharing your wonderful experience! We're so happy you enjoyed the food, service, and our cozy spot just off the main Waikiki hustle. It means a lot to be called a hidden gem—we look forward to welcoming you back soon! With aloha, Genius Lounge Team
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shannon VIP
Hawaii18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and HH 5:00 to 6:30. Wide variety of food and all is delicious. The staff is attentive and good
Genius LoungeResponded 5 days ago
Aloha! Mahalo for your kind words and for joining us at Genius Lounge! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food selection and Happy Hour. Our team works hard to provide attentive service and delicious dishes, so your feedback truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience in Waikiki! With aloha, Genius Lounge Team
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美紀
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
お誕生日プレートのお陰でサプライズパーティーができました。楽しく飲んで食べてハッピーアワー堪能しました。ありがとうございました。
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Angela
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Parking is tricky so you need to know about the parking lot directly behind the restaurant. Other than that, the drinks and food are so tasty. Our waitress even suggested something and she could not have been more right. We can not wait to come back.
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WILLIAM VIP
Hawaii17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here is fantastic - Hawaiian-infused Japanese food or Japanese-infused Hawaiian food, not sure which. Prices are reasonable. Cocktail menu goes on for pages and pages. We had sushi that defies description yet was wonderful, plus a surf-and-turf combo of ribeye steak and giant-sized prawns on a bed of mashed potatoes. Genius lounge is on the second floor of a building on Lewers. It's larger than you think at first. The furnishings could be described, at best, as "eclectic", and there's really no view to speak of - but it's comfortable, busy, and fun. Recommend highly, especially to locals.
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Jade
Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The ramen and garlic ahi was UNREAL!! So good! Hidden gem
Genius LoungeResponded on April 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the Poi-noodle and garlic ahi — we take pride in creating flavors that leave a lasting impression. Mahalo for calling us a hidden gem! We can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious experience. 🍜🐟✨
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Judi VIP
Hawaii48 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for happy hour with another couple. This place is on the third floor and no elevator. We knew that so no problem. You can make reservations for happy hour which not many places allow. There’s a back lanai and a front lanai. I didn’t know that or I would have requested the one overlooking Lewers instead of the parking lot. Great service. Everyone liked the food as well as drinks.
Genius LoungeResponded on April 17, 2025
Thank you so much for joining us for happy hour and for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. And yes — we're happy to offer reservations for happy hour to make planning easier! Next time, feel free to request the front lanai with the Lewers view — we’d love to set that up for you. Looking forward to welcoming you and your friends again soon. Mahalo! 🌺🥂
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Malcom
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of our choices were outstanding, fresh food and great presentation. Will come back next time we come to Oahu
Genius LoungeResponded on April 17, 2025
Mahalo for the kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed everything — from the fresh flavors to the presentation. It means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Oʻahu! 🌴🍽️✨
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patrick
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great value. Friendly service. We enjoyed the meal.
Genius LoungeResponded on April 17, 2025
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the value and friendly service. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you again soon! 🌺😊🍴
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TOMONARI
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
気さくで雰囲気がよく安心して食事ができました。とても美味しかったです。日本語も通じるとのことで安心です。
Genius LoungeResponded on April 17, 2025
ご来店いただき、そして温かいお言葉をありがとうございます！リラックスしてお食事を楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。日本語対応も安心していただけたとのことで、とても嬉しく思います。またハワイにお越しの際は、ぜひお立ち寄りくださいませ。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております！🌺🍽️
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FAQs

Genius Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daisuke Kano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://geniusloungehawaiiusa.com/
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We're the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 100 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Genius Lounge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)

Private dining

Whole Restaurant

Lewers Side Lanai

Ritz Side Lanai

Custom inquiry

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Menu

What 510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Genius Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Genius Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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