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  • 5/5 Ducci 1 year ago on Google
    Rooftop bar and restaurant that located perfectly in Honolulu Hawaii. Made reservations here early and were taking care of all night by the amazing staff. I chose to eat here right after I proposed to my beautiful girlfriend and it was the perfect combo. Champaign was high quality, food was a 10 out of 10 and the rooftop views are breathtaking!
    24 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The old SKY Waikiki on the 21st floor is now closed. This place is on the 18th and has an outdoor seating and standing tables for the bar. Tables next to the edge are all reserved. A DJ mixing current tunes and a very nice and friendly Bartenders. Great place to take photos. Drinks or wine $12 each.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisa K. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped in for brunch on a Sunday. It was pretty empty, and we were able to sit wherever we wanted. We ordered some drinks, oysters, and I got the local breakfast plate. It was just okay, nothing spectacular. Our oysters weren't super fresh, and weren't shucked well. I think you come here more for the view than the food, which is spectacular. They had a DJ set up around 1130ish and I think this place would be great for the party crowd. We have outgrown this, but enjoyed our experience. Skip the meal, come for drinks, and maybe some happy hour bites.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan R. 1 year ago on Google
    A must if you are in Waikiki! Excellent atmosphere prompt service! Experience staff well trained people. Positive actitud. Perfect oysters good variety to choose from ! Smaller oysters are awesome! Sword fish warm plate was bomb incredibly tasty! Beverages are good as well. Amazing ocean view best on Waikiki great for a special occasion or a beautiful and pleasant evening. Good Live music. Highly recommend it!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nick Kalfopoulos (The Military T. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm going to keep it simple. I wouldn't recommend this place even tho it pops up on most ads for places to visit. I don't hate anything, but I wouldn't recommend or visit again. It's just the lowest rating I could choose. I made a reservation 2 months prior to my visit for my honeymoon with my wife. We were greeted with a bubbly and great hostess and there was an amazing live performer. That's where the good ratings stopped. We were sat next to a wall towards the back corner of the restaurant to where our view was a parking structure. Yes, you can see the city, but that wasn't what I was expecting. It took only a few minutes from a waiter to give us waters and then our waitress came and took our drink orders. 15 minutes later, our first drinks came and then 1 hour later our second drinks came and the drinks were just meh. BTW, there is a 2 hour time period per table. Our waitress was not attentive and would walk to our table, glance towards us and then walk away never asking if we wanted to order another drink or any food. I would try to get her attention and she would look at me and keep walking past. It took about 30 mins for us to order our food . My wife wanted to tacos, but they told us they were out of them. Shortly after hearing that, we noticed the a couple that came in 20 mins after us received an order of the tacos. So we got the king salmon poke, fries and the Shrimp Risotto. The salmon poke wasn't bad, the fries were just kind of boring and the risotto wasn't worth the price. The worst part of the experience was when I went to go pay for the tab, the waitress showed me the price of the bill and then said "just go ahead and sign". Not a big deal until I thought about the tip. When I looked at what the tip option was, it was already preselected to 25%. Normally it is not preselected to the highest percentage. So make sure you look out for that if you do decide to visit. Just keep this in mind, we saw couples walk in, sit down and then walk straight out because they were being served. If you are going to go here, go with a big group of 4 or more because you will probably be seated in the main part of the bar. It was cool to be on a rooftop bar, but this place wasn't worth it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SUSAN H A. 2 years ago on Google
    The view is absolutely stunning, and beautiful. Very romantic ambiance, for special occassion. Our service was friendly and professional. Food tasted delicious, they have fresh seafood with refreshing chanpagne or drinks. We had a great time with our birthday celebrant. Lots of parking in Waikiki Business Plaza. Waikiki gots really busy and traffic so plan ahead. We were one hour early on our reservation, it was perfect to take a lots of pictures and memories.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bryan M. 1 year ago on Google
    The views are spectacular. Some of the appetizers were to salty. The raw fish was good. The main dishes were good. You are definitely paying for the views.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KM 10 months ago on Google
    We were here about 5 years ago and enjoyed the view so we came back this trip as well. I booked a reservation in advance. The view at sunset is spectacular. The food was wonderful. As not a big seafood eater, I was able to enjoy their steak. We also tried the jidori chicken with truffle rice and that was simply amazing. Can't wait for our next trip to visit SKY Waikiki again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Escarly 1 year ago on Google
    I got the tea… You can actually come in without a reservation guys!!! Theres an handful of tables (for 2) that are part of bar seating so as they’re available you are welcome to sit. Loved the wings as well as the fish, it was the best fish i had in Hawaii. The shrimp risotto was mid :( But the drinks made up for it, all delish They had live music and amazing vibes, 10/10
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mindy Ash Hypnosis Centers Expert H. 8 months ago on Google
    So we went to sky bar and got there around 8 PM and there was live music and a great view. We never really had a server come over to our table. You have to go up to a bar and order your drinks but we did get a table and we were delighted and we had fun and we didn’t try any of the food. The cocktails were good but pricey, but that seems to be normal everywhere now in days. At 9 PM we went into the dance area and there were two different dance floors and some pretty decent music. We were dancing a bunch. The crowd is very young, but we had fun!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 VAPA J. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for the view! There is open seating on one side and reserved seating on the other. There were no open seats so we took pictures and enjoyed the view close to sunset. Yes definitely a great view and location for drinks or dinner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita D. 10 months ago on Google
    Was able to visit this gem on my last night visiting! Super accommodating with adding on individuals to the reservation party last minute with extremely attentive service! Food was extremely fresh, the drinks list was creative as well as delicious, and views were gorgeous! Definitely a great spot to visit again when i am in town!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jade K. 1 year ago on Google
    A rooftop bar with nice views of the ocean on one side. The surrounding views are of downtown Waikiki. The service was great and even as the bar filled up, our waiter was super attentive. The only reason I give it a 3 is because I told the waiter I had an allergy to salmon and he still recommended the poke bowl (may or may not come in contact with salmon via cutting board). I took his recommendation and let's just say, I wasn't feeling the best :/ Overall, cool vibes and nice to visit once, but I wouldn't go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dario C. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was excelent, food carfully served, it is better to have a reservation but make sure where do you want your table, still, in my case the host did not comply with my request. Music was amazing and the drinks were perfect! Very recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Franky G. 1 year ago on Google
    Come here if you'd like to see the sunset the view from the rooftop was beautiful. Happy hour was fun. Drinks and food were good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Emma S. 1 year ago on Google
    The sky bar has beautiful views for sure, but the service for food on our recent visit was beyond slow. We waited for 45 minutes for our food. On top of it we ordered the MP otoro and it was chewy and inedible. We didn’t even finish it. Oysters were great, but once again, very slow. They tell you that you can only have the table for two hours when you check in, but I would be surprised if they could even get your meal out in time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, some of the most wonderful views around. Great vibes and atmosphere, a must for every trip. Will be back, the food and drinks are really good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike B. 2 years ago on Google
    The view is great here if you get a table by the view. If not you are stuck on the side with a view of a parking garage. The food is good but nothing to go crazy over. The drinks were definitely lacking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    I was on the fence if I should write a review about this place. I do not like to bad mouth a restaurant because I have worked in the industry for years, but I didn't enjoy the experience. The view is amazing, and the staff was friendly. My issue is that my wife ordered the chicken, which says it will take thirty minutes, but they brought my steak out twenty minutes before her chicken. I think any couple would prefer to eat together at the same time. The server herself seemed annoyed that this happened as she didn't bring the steak herself. I've been there, and not blaming her. Not the end of the world, but the manager didn't offer us anything, or take an appetizer off our bill. I'm not looking for a handout, but I bring this up because he bought two drinks for the ladies right behind us who seemed to be either travel bloggers or reviewers of some sort. This brings me to my second off putting topic of the place. The manager needs to say something when people are taking photos for ten minutes straight. These ladies were celebrating, and have all the right to take a couple of photos, but at some point the manager should have stepped in to cap the time spent. When you're paying that much for a meal with a view, it shouldn't be blocked by people doing a photo shoot. Just being honest about my experience. I didn't want to write this review, but I felt like they were catering to Instagram influencers over an actual meal to enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sunnayna S. 6 months ago on Google
    Good portion, cold, salty. Food took a while. The Wait was long, kind of seems like we were forgotten about since people who sat after us were served before us, unless waitresses are picky on who they serve. Definitely go here for drinks and light snacks. Not a really sit down dinner type of place. It's waaaaaay more casual dress code than I was expecting but the prices are still in the more than minimum wage would pay. The view is amazing here we got sun and sprinkles. It was fun to play a game of find your hotel there . We were right down the street and didn't find our hotel. I will say though that Hawaiian chicken Moanas friend Hay Hay was quite delicious and perfectly cooked. The plantation ribs are also delicious but came out cold.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V S. 5 months ago on Google
    What a great place to hang out and watch the sunset! The vibe is just right, and the people are amazing. If you have a reservation, you will enjoy some of the best views that Waikiki can offer. If not, you will be invited to one of the shared tables where you will meet the most amazing people, if you are open to it. Drinks feel just right, and the food takes its time, but it's worth every second. Went here alone and had one of the best times of my life.

  • 4/5 Tiffany T. 7 months ago on Google
    Went for dinner on a Friday night. The views and atmosphere with the live music were amazing. The service was at a good pace as well. My only complaint is that when I ordered my meal the waitress let me know that the type of fish for the meal I chose was not available and it would be a different fish and she asked if that was okay. I agreed and enjoyed my meal. When the bill came my meal was $15 more than the menu showed so the substitute fish was more expensive but I was not notified prior. Other than that, great experience!

  • 3/5 Amalina A. 4 months ago on Google
    Make sure you made reservations to come because it is extremely crowded and the wait would be long especially after 7:30 pm the place was packed. We made reservations but still had to wait 15 mins before we get our table. There's a bar on the left side so people can order drinks and enjoy the live band while they wait. Our server was pleasant and attentive despite being extremely busy but it takes a while before we could flag her for attention. We ordered poke nachos, oysters, grilled octopus and sushi rolls for 2 people. Make sure you get a lot of the seafood because that's what they were famous for. The nacho:poke ratio was not the most proportionate, but everything else came out beautiful and yummy. The staff takes away plates pretty fast so when we were chilling and I was finishing my drink one host asked if we had a reservation assuming we just came and sat on a random seat when our table was not even cleared. I wish I could've given Sky more stars but the long wait time, the busy servers and that weird encounter didn't allow me to have the best experience. I'd probably just come for Pau Hana, not dinner in the future.

  • 5/5 Ric L. 4 months ago on Google
    Sky Waikiki Raw & Bar is a wonderfully refreshing roof top restaurant and bar in Waikiki. Sky Waikiki Raw & Bar serves great food and drinks, live music, great customer service, and beautiful Waikiki views. Do yourself a favor and check out Sky Waikiki Raw & Bar; you will not be disappointed! If you find my review helpful, please click the thumbs-up 👍icon! Mahalo!

  • 5/5 Josh H. 4 months ago on Google
    The oysters and sashimi were fresh and delicious the drinks were also fantastic and the view is unbelievable..definitely recommend!!The bathroom code is extremely long so take a picture and the seating if you don't have reservations is first come first serve.

  • 5/5 Sade R. 2 years ago on Google
    Chill vibes, good music, awesome staff and food! Dallas and Teri were amazing! Be sure to catch the sunset from this deck!

  • 5/5 Esby A. 6 months ago on Google
    Seafood is soooo fresh, the sushi rolls are so tasty. The lobster tail is small but delicious. If you are in to margaritas the spicy mangorita it won't disappoint you. The only downside of this restaurant is that they don't have enough umbrellas to cover you from the sun, so you might want to come after 6 pm. Also, the views from here are breathtaking.

  • 5/5 Gwen F. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent our last night in Waikiki here, on Valentine's day. It was PERFECT. food. live music. Drinks. POKE. LITERALLY EVERYTHING. More than just a tourist view, the food is legit. Thanks for sending me off with a bang.

  • 5/5 Anthony & Tammie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Celebrated my anniversary at SKY Waikiki, tonight!!! The hostesses and waiters(Kody & Kai) had Superlative service!! The food was delicious! The live music was awesome! The view is breathtaking! Make sure to stop by here if ever in town!

  • 4/5 Saite K. 2 years ago on Google
    We were able to get a table pretty quickly and it was during sunset so the view was beautiful. Ordered some appetizers and drinks. Drinks were just okay but the food was really yummy even though portion size was small for the pricing.

  • 5/5 Ana P. 2 years ago on Google
    Spotted by for a cocktail to check out the view! 🍹Sure, the drinks were pricey ($15-$20) but you get a free view of downtown Waikiki. Breath taking and romantic at night. Depending on what time you go, you may need a reservation but it doesn’t hurt to check it out even if you don’t have a reservation (we didn’t and there wasn’t a wait).

  • 4/5 Aya T. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place!! They didn't give us a good seat even though we made a reservation online. There were a lot of open tables, even though the online reservation system only had a couple of open slots. Felt a little disappointed with that but the food was amazing. Definitely recommend the pina colada!! The poke nachos were great, too!

  • 5/5 Susanna S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful view, good drinks and even better music. What a nice ambiance, definitely visit!

  • 4/5 Miss D. 2 years ago on Google
    My second time visiting here and wasn’t disappointed either time. The only downside of this place you have to book at least a week/two in advance as they have minimum seating. But still great time with fabulous views.

  • 4/5 James N Gina K. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun atmosphere on the patio. Live music gives the place the right vibe. And if you reserve a table for 7pm you will be in birds eye view of an amazing sunset! Oh! And the Food.... Start with their tiger shrimp cocktail. Wagyu Steak!! Get. It!! Cooked to perfection and so tender. Yum!! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable their menu! But don't forget to get a reservation or you'll be waiting awhile! This place can definitely turn into date night as the sun goes down. A Must!!!

  • 5/5 Greg Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Great view. Awesome ambiance. Perfect to take a date or just relax with friends.

  • 5/5 Eleonora F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to see a sunset over Waikiki. Very pleasant stuff, great view and ambience.

  • 4/5 N B. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited in July when vacationing. I didn’t have a reservation but stopped in to put my name down and we were accommodated for the time we needed. The views really are spectacular but we didn’t get the ocean view requested (seating goes around the building patio) and unfortunately we were seated west which resulted in a pretty bright (sometimes painful) sunset. They offered umbrellas to help shield from the sun but it was pretty difficult to eat and manage an umbrella so we gave up on them pretty quickly. As far as the food, we really enjoyed it all. The server seemed to be preoccupied with something and didn’t quite care to put in effort at our table. It was worth the experience but will likely not return.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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