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Mud Hen Water, Honolulu, HI

Mud Hen Water

4.8 (1408)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 1,408 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

    Innovative

  • Hawaii

    Contemporary American

  • Oahu

    Innovative

  • Oahu

    Neighborhood gem

  • Oahu

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mud Hen Water, a neighborhood gem in Honolulu, delights with "onolicious" brunches and innovative dishes showcasing local ingredients. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "unique, delicious" menu, including the "fantastic" Portuguese Benedict and "get your hands off my dessert" miso butterscotch rice pudding. A must-visit for food lovers.
1,408 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Hawaii23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, cocktails and service. Local and unique menu options in a quiet neighborhood setting. Very relaxed yet elegant.

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  2. Gil VIP

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good brunch! Will definitely return again. Love that their menu changes and that they have different options.

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  3. Chelsea VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Honolulu hands down! Best brunch anywhere. Pancakes & luau are amazing!

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  4. Kathleen VIP

    Hawaii79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a neighborhood treasure. We had their onolicious thin Bali Banana Pancakes, the locally-sourced Corned Beef and Kalo Hash and super-valued fruit cup with lots of tropical fruit. The atmosphere of this Kaimuki neighborhood is so mellow and beautiful to match the ambience of this restaurant. Highly recommended.

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  5. jessica

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, reasonably priced, great service!

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  6. Leslie VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  7. Midi VIP

    Hawaii54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  8. Lori

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  9. John

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    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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  10. Della

    Hawaii12 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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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 1408 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
7:00 PM
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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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