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Home of Hawaiian Music - Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HI

Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

4.7 (563)
$30 and under
American
2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Honolulu’s top restaurant venue for Hawaiian music located at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is one of the island’s favorite gathering places for casual drinks and tasty pupu appetizers, from kalua pork nachos to ahi poke. Kani Ka Pila means “a gathering around music,” and you’ll find Hawaii’s most beloved musicians performing contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music nightly from 6pm to 9pm.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Cross street
    Kalia Road
  • Parking details
    $12.00 validation for 4 hours with a minimum purchase of $25.00. Limited availability.
  • Public transit
    Kalihi-Palama Bus Facility - 4 minute walk from the restaraunt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 563 people are saying

Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii

    American

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oahu

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kani Ka Pila Grille offers a "special Hawaiian experience" with "wonderful live music" and "exceptional service." Diners enjoy a blend of "great food," including standout items like the "Maui Burger" and "pineapple crème brûlée." The atmosphere, highlighted by "local Hawaiian musicians," makes it a "memorable" dining destination.
563 Reviews
  1. Naomi VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff members, very attentive to your needs. Nice to see the same staff members still there.

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  2. Nani VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Appreciate authentic Hawaiian music at this restaurant.

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  3. BrianDebie

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. For entertainment and food and drink and the local lifestyle.

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  4. Danielle

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It took forever to receive our meals and had to flag down waitress multiple times for simple things like water refills. The table next to us sat uncleared for almost the entire time we sat at the table. The food portions were small.

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  5. Louella

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy having dinner and enjoying the nice Hawaiian music. Service is always excellent and the food over the top!!!

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  6. Chie

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Althought it was not main, but the vegetables cooked perfectly. I liked it so much.Also, I enjoyed nice cocktails. Though my mom doesn't like sweet desserts, she really liked their pineapple Crème brûlée. Of course, the Hawaiian music stage made us very happy.

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  7. Curt

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we came. Wonderrful evening of Hawaiian music and hula and connections with friends & family. Great food.

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  8. Danny

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Live music was great. French onion soup, cheesy garlic bread, New York strip were all excellent. Try the crème brûlée in a carmalized pineapple. Terrific.

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  9. Linda

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great and staff are outstanding. The music is wonderful, and I love taking friends who have just arrived from the mainland to Kani Ka Pila Grill to show off our local musicians. Always a nice way to welcome friends to Hawaii.

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  10. Maria

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were good and reasonably priced. Cocktails were delicious! Appetizers were generous and notably well-prepared. The garlic shrimp and rice I ordered was a bit bland and ordinary, but the other entrees ordered at our table (fish tacos, loco moco, etc) seemed more creative and interesting. The winner was the live band and dancers, they really livened up the atmosphere and made for a pleasant, refreshing dinner with an island feeling. Access to the place was easy... and in close proximity to the beach, to watch Friday night fireworks after dinner.

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FAQs

Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 924-4990.

Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is rated 4.7 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kalia Road
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Hawaiian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    $12.00 validation for 4 hours with a minimum purchase of $25.00. Limited availability.
  • Public transit
    Kalihi-Palama Bus Facility - 4 minute walk from the restaraunt
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dean Kamiya
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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