Genius Lounge

Name: Genius Lounge
Address: 346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815
Telephone: (808) 626-5362
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

477 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Good for groups

Come grab a cool Hawaiian beer, fresh seafood, unique Hawaiian-Japanese fusion food on the rooftop lanai, and enjoy an "Aloha" experience with our friendly staff!

Genius Lounge is established in 2009, is a full service bar restaurant serving Japanese inspired Hawaiian dishes. We were selected 2022 & 2023 OpenTable Diners' Choice Restaurant.

Our menus are created by Japanese experienced chef Taiga Sasahara, using Hawaiian ingredients throughout our dishes.

We have some famous Hawaiian items; Sushi, Fresh seafoods, Steaks, Salads, Pizzas, and Original homemade noodle dishes!!!

You can pair those items with our extensive drink menu such as Sakes, Wines, and a lot of original cocktails!

It is perfect a place to enjoy a low key night with friends or a romantic date in the heart of Waikiki.

We also accomodate private parties. We have a quaint private lanai space and 3 party courses for your private party. It is also a perfect place to enjoy your wedding party in the heart of Waikiki.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Website
http://geniusloungehawaii.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Daisuke Kano
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We're the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 70 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Location
346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Area
Waikiki
Cross Street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Experiences

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)
US$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Special prefix menu for Steak & Seafood Lovers! Ahi Poke, Baked Oyster, Green Salad, Surf & Turf (Original Garlic Shrimp & Rib Eye Steak), Hawaiian Dessert. 2 orders minimum. Poke and Green Salad are Sharing style. 1 big oyster, 1 dessert, and 1 full potion of Surf & Turf per person!! Super good deal!! Enjoy your dinner at Genius Lounge!

Offers

Copy of Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 17:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 23:00
Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Kirin Draft Beer $5, Honolulu Beer Works Draft $7, House wines $6, House Sakes $8, Edamame $6, Curly Fries $7, Karaage $8, Green Salad $8, Garlic Shrimp $16, Loco Moco $16, Kalua Pork Nachos $10. Enjoy our happy hour for your night starting! Aloha

What 477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Good for groups
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Oahu
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Genius Lounge, a hidden gem in Honolulu, delights with "awesome food, ambiance, and attentive staff." Known for its "great Happy Hour" and creative dishes, this charming spot offers a cozy patio and vibrant atmosphere. While service can occasionally be slow, the overall dining experience is inviting and memorable.

477 Reviews

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Sabine
VIP
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Surprised with the experience. Food is amazing, staff is super friendly, fabulous drinks, snd nice price. Will definitely be back.
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信作
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
予約より早く来店したにも関わらず気持ちよく受けていただき、料理も雰囲気も最高でした。ハワイにきたらまた行きます。
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Carolina
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
HORRIBLE DONT GO. It is expensive and a horrible ugly place.
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啓司
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
ハッピーアワーでの利用でしたが、料理は美味しくコストパフォーマンスの良さに満足しました。記念日に利用しましたが、スタッフの笑顔とサービスが素晴らしかったです。ありがとう！
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Ella
Hawaii
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Just needs to be served all at the same time so everyone can enjoy their meal together and not watch each other eat.
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Adrienne
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, and value. Hidden gem, interesting location, charming atmosphere, comfortable and cozy. Did the Steak and Seafood pre-fix menu experience, and it was excellent! Great value; highly recommend 👌 it.
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MarniE
Gold Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a gem! Go for happy hour and stay for sunset. So great being on the starter front to watch the nightlife. Try the 4 cheese and honey pizza, my gosh.
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Ulrik
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, awesome food and drinks. This is truly one of the great hidden places in Waikiki. Worth a visit on your journey
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Marisela
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husbands birthday here while we were on vacation. The food and service was great!
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JulieT
VIP
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we ordered was excellent. Service was quick and friendly
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FAQs

Genius Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 477 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross Street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Area
Waikiki
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Municipal Parking at Ritz Carlton Tower. Behind of our building.Open 24 hours$1.50 per hour (Coin operated parking only)Time Limit 5 hours.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daisuke Kano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://geniusloungehawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 626-5362
Private party facilities
It's a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We're the perfect venue for your next special party at Genius Lounge. We can accommodate a variety of dinner parties for up to 70 guests. You and your guests will love our Japanese inspired Hawaiian fusion menu made with Special Aloha!
Private party contact
Daisuke Kano: (808) 626-5362

Genius Lounge

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)

Offers

Copy of Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Menu

What 477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Genius Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Genius Lounge currently accepting bookings?

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