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Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine, Honolulu, HI

Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine

4.7
4.7
463 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Experience the new and exciting seafood dinner menu at Wai‘olu Ocean Cuisine. Also enjoy the new sushi bar offering traditional nigiri, and new wave maki sushi options made with the freshest catch sourced from the Pacific. Wai‘olu Ocean Cuisine with its open air ambiance is the perfect setting to watch the sunsets. Wai'olu is open from 11a - 4p for lunch and 4p - 9p for dinner Wednesdays-Sundays. Live music from 5pm to 7pm on Sundays.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Sushi, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (808) 683-7456

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Yoshi Ohata

  • Catering

    Celebrate with friends and family at one of the most spectacular hotels in Hawaii. For more information about intimate size special events including venues, receptions and banquets, please contact us at 808.683.7404 or waikiki.sales@trumphotels.com<br /><br />

  • Neighborhood

    Waikiki

  • Cross street

    Kalia Road

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking up to 4 hours with validation.

  • Public transit

    Honolulu City Bus

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 463 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oahu

    Seafood

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  1. JoeC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was good, could have used a little more on the plate. Maybe more vegetables.
  2. AmandaB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Highly recommend!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Engagement trip
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We were sat immediately for our reservation, but took 35 mins to get our drinks. We were not served a any food until 8pm for our 6:45 reservation. Food was average at best. I would go back for the amazing sunset view, but just order a drink from the bar and leave.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    リクエストどおりテラス席を用意して下さり感謝しています お祝いの食事で花火も綺麗に見えてよい時間を過ごせました 日本人にはメニューの文字から料理を想像するのが難しく、日本人用に写真付きのメニューがあると選びやすいと思いました あともう少しメニューの種類があるといいかなと思いました 味はとても良いです
  6. vincents

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful view and service. Food is very good, but a larger selection would make it better. The prices are what you would expect from a restaurant in Waikiki. Go on a Friday night to enjoy the fireworks. Would definitely go again. Ask for Aki to be your server and you won't regret it.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as was the service. We started with the softshell crab and the dinner rolls for appetizers and had the lobster and sashimi for entrees.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait help was very attentive and courteous. The atmosphere was very relaxing, we didn’t felt rush to leave… thank you!
  9. Texine

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really fine meal.
  10. steveDes

    Las Vegas

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Located on 6th floor of Trump International hotel. Seemed to be lite on staff. Limited menu both for food and wine (wine list fit on one page). Food was very good, portions small so need to go with trifecta of apps mains and sides for each, and it will add up. Sushi also available. View of tall buildings nearby is nice. Roy’s is right around the corner, might choose that next time.
  11. TylerTarbet

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    proposal weekend. had a beautiful view of downtown and fireworks. loved everything!
  12. Sophie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall, great experience and
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service. Excellent food quality. While not inexpensive it was great value for the money. Lobster was perfect and ahi was nicely done.
  15. RogerD

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic spot, great food!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    South Australia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great sushi, nice view of Honolulu
  17. Jenc

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful and the food was great. The portion size of the Bouillabaisse was EXTREMELY tiny though and overpriced for being labeled a large plate.
  18. Anonymous

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was ok. The service was great. Location was outstanding it's for watching the sunset.
  19. ChefMartin

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    This is a Christmas Dinner Review... My wife and I flew into Oahu for the week of Christmas, we had planned dinner reservations each night with our last night being Christmas Dinner. We had eaten at this restaurant before and wanted it to be our final meal and Christmas dinner while in Hawaii.. I called 2 weeks in advance to ensure the menu would be served they said they were going to have a prefix menu as well as the regular menu available (This was confirmed over the phone 2 weeks in advance). We arrived Sunday to learn that the regular menu was not being offered and our only choice was the prefix menu... This completely ruined our Christmas day! we reserved this restaurant for our last meal because there are items on the regular menu that we were looking forward to. The Prefix menu was not bad, the Chef did a wonderful job of putting this together. the Presentation and flavors were all that we would come to expect from this restaurant. But we left disappointed and we felt in part our trip had been negatively impacted by this experience. I'm not sure where the failure in communication broke down as I called 2 weeks in advance to confirm the regular menu would be available but this was a huge disappointment and may impact us visiting this restaurant in the future as we visit Oahu 4-5 times a year.
  20. Chiefsmalu

    Hawaii

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prior to arriving to the restaurant we had encountered vehicle trouble… flat tire. I called the restaurant to let them know that we would be arriving late. Tomoko was very reassuring and said that it was ok and our table will be available whenever we arrive. Our reservations were for 6:15. We arrived by Uber around 6:30ish. The valet/concierge of the Trump Hotel was attentive and personally guided us to the restaurant. Tomoko greeted us with a smile, took time to talk to us as she sat us in a wonderful seating area. We had privacy and a wonderful view. The restaurant is clean and chic. Live music for entertainment and our server whose name escapes me was attentive to all our needs. We enjoyed every morsel of the prix fixe menu… we were able to taste each others food. Everything was top notch, and exquisitely delicious. We will definitely be back… Thank you
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was just beautiful… the staff were amazing !! The food was fabulous!!
  22. NaniM

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Attentive wait help and redid entree to our liking.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service by Daniel
  24. ChuckY

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a lucky find. We took a chance on this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. It had great food and great service.
  25. kalanikai

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great restaurant. It is so peaceful and the food is fabulous.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Love every Trump property
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Live music was nice, but a bit loud. Server "Daniel" was wonderful. Milk Bread, Omikase Sushi, Panko Crusted Ahi, and Macadamia Nut Cake were delicious. Will definitely dine there in the future.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    251 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    251 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place for date or bring family when visiting. Fantastic view, nice Japanese inspired menu, flavorful dishes, good service.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience2
    The service was wonderful and the food was good. The drinks were sub-par in comparison to other options nearby. It was overpriced for what it was.
  30. CPXMD

    Jackson Hole

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice setting and great seafood, with excellent service as well!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was really nice! The food was excellent as was the service. Great view of Honolulu at night! Our sever was so sweet! Highly recommend!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service today and my apologies for forgetting his name bur he met all of our demands and expectations and definitely we wanted to give him a shout out!
  33. TammyM

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at Wai'Olu for a business lunch. The setting was perfect, the food was delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive. Will definitely return. Free Valet parking the hotel as well!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We went for a date and wanted high-scale seafood. That is exactly what we got, the food was absolutely delicious!
  35. CWCalgary

    Calgary

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went here to see the Waikiki Friday fireworks over dinner. Excellent location, the views are outstanding, for the sunset and the fireworks. Service was really good-friendly, efficient. It also happened to be our anniversary, and they brought us a complimentary dessert, a really nice touch.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    Our server, Daniel was amazing. We ordered the scallops for an appetizer (there were only two) and the Seafood tower ($155) which the menu said was enough for 2-3 people as an entree. It was not. One at best, two if you’re having as a starter. They only had a macadamia crusted cake for desert (which was burnt and uninteresting). The view was very beautiful, actually one of the nicest. It was the view and our server that made the experience. The food was ok but I expect more from a restaurant of this caliber. It was very clear they are short staffed both in the dining room and kitchen. We waited 90 minutes for our entree. Would not recommend now, but perhaps later when they are more organized.
  37. Daisy18

    Hawaii

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a pricey restaurant with a priceless view and incredible service. I love the menu selections and everything we had was absolutely five-star. I had the sake flight which allowed me to try three different sakes. I can’t say enough about this place -if you can afford it, don’t miss it. Daniel was a perfect server- very kind, helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I heartily recommend the sushi and sashimi. *****
  38. AdrianMR

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most outstanding service I have ever had, the waitress was very attentive as well as the staff. Drinks were amazingly good, Scallops are one of the best small plates, Oysters were fresh and Sushi was so good they’ve made a new standard for us. But I want to thank our Waitress for being so kind, attentive and outstanding! Definitely coming back.
  39. Amber

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem away from the tourist crowd. Delicious food, new menu, and attentive staff. They accommodated our birthday celebration wonderfully. Highly recommend!
  40. ArianaB

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant is very quiet and calm. Enjoyed all of the selections our server provided, including cocktails. He also took his time to describe all the menu items and offered suggestions based on our preferences. I wish I remembered his name because he was great!

FAQs

Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 463 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Wai'Olu Ocean Cuisine

223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, HI 96815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kalia Road

  • Neighborhood

    Waikiki

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Sushi, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking up to 4 hours with validation.

  • Public transit

    Honolulu City Bus

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Yoshi Ohata

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (808) 683-7456

  • Catering

    Celebrate with friends and family at one of the most spectacular hotels in Hawaii. For more information about intimate size special events including venues, receptions and banquets, please contact us at 808.683.7404 or waikiki.sales@trumphotels.com<br /><br />

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