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Mud Hen Water, Honolulu, HI

Mud Hen Water

4.8 (1406)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
A Hawaiian Sense of Plate

If there are no reservations available at your desired time, understand that we hold our patio seating, communal table, and bar stools for walk-in customers only. Please call to reserve parties larger than 8 guests. We are open to walk-ins only for Happy Hour ("Pau Work") from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and offer a pupu menu and drink specials.

Hang Loose at The Hen

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ed Kenney & Alika Chung (CDC)
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    9th Avenue
  • Parking details
    and ample street parking if the lot is full
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,406 people are saying

Mud Hen Water 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Oahu

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mud Hen Water offers a unique and delicious dining experience with "innovative dishes" and "exceptional service." The menu showcases local ingredients with creative twists, such as the chicken long rice croquettes and peanut tofu. Patrons appreciate the "laid back atmosphere" and recommend the "family style" dining for sharing. Highly recommended for brunch or dinner.

1,406 Reviews
  1. Leslie VIP

    Phoenix15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we come to Waikiki every year this is our third time at mud hand water. I can’t say enough about this restaurant what you’re eating is a pure blend of mother earth, gourmet ingredients, and the passion of a fabulous chef.! we love it here when we tell all of our friends

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  2. Midi VIP

    Hawaii53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Portuguese Benedict was fantastic. The menu was changed from what we remembered and I did not recognize any of the dishes except Congee, which I have liked. Sorry that the Ulu was out of season. The service was very good and professional. The street was lively but not noisy.

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  3. Lori

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From amuse bouche to miso butterscotch rice pudding titillating umami bombs made my mouth dance. Exceptional chicken pate just needed extra toast to finish. Loved the jimami tofu. Generous portion of Molokai venison ragu. Highly recommend.

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  4. John

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Innovative dishes prepared from local ingredients with twists. As a local who grew up in Honolulu, the flavors are familiar Hawaiian, Asian, and American, yet surprisingly unconventional.

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  5. Della

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Onolicious brunch spot. Will definitely come back here again!

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  6. Paul VIP

    Baltimore40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place with an interesting menu made for sharing a small group dinner.

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  7. Candice

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food I have ever had. 1000% recommend! Amazing service, high quality food, great price.

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  8. Lynn VIP

    Seattle33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay, but the wine selection was terrible.

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  9. Robin VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious with some unique combinations. Servers were helpful.

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  10. Mike VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time I went to this place was three years ago, and it had been two years since my last visit when I went back in April 2025. It’s as good as ever. Fantastic cocktails. And you can’t go wrong with the croquettes, veal meatballs, grilled carrots in yogurt, the unleavened bread…pretty much everything.

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FAQs

Mud Hen Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 737-6000.

Mud Hen Water is rated 4.8 stars by 1406 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 13 times today
Google Map for Mud Hen Water

3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Hawaiian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    and ample street parking if the lot is full
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ed Kenney & Alika Chung (CDC)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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