Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Oceanfront Dining, Island Cocktails, and Evening Jazz in Waikiki
Savor Neo-Classic French cuisine at La Mer, coastal Mediterranean and Italian-inspired favorites at Orchids, and informal poolside dining, sunset cocktails, nightly Hawaiian music and hula at House Without A Key. Continue the evening with cocktails by the sea at Earl’s, live jazz at Lewers Lounge, or French spirits, sherries, cognacs, and small bites at L’Aperitif.
La Mer
An elegant French restaurant at Halekulani offering Neo-Classic cuisine shaped by local tropical ingredients and flavors of the south of France. La Mer is perfect for a refined evening dinner, with a polished, romantic feel and celebrated fine-dining pedigree.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Orchids
A casually elegant oceanfront restaurant at Halekulani serving coastal Italian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Orchids is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch or classic Afternoon Tea, with a bright, refined feel by the water.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily
House Without A Key
An iconic indoor/outdoor restaurant at Halekulani offering Hawaiian/American dining, sunset cocktails, and nightly Hawaiian music with hula beneath a century-old Kiawe tree. House Without A Key is perfect for relaxed all-day meals by the pool, with an easy island feel.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Lewers Lounge
A retro-glamour cocktails/jazz lounge at Halekulani offering contemporary and classic cocktails, appetizers, desserts, and live jazz around a grand piano. Lewers Lounge suits an elegant nightcap or lingering evening with music, with a polished, intimate feel.
- Serves: Cocktails & Appetizers
- Hours vary — see concierge
L'Aperitif
A sophisticated cocktail bar at Halekulani offering French spirits, sherries and cognacs paired with small bites in a Belle Époque-decorated setting. L’Aperitif is perfect for refined pre-dinner drinks beside La Mer, with an intimate, polished feel.
- Serves: French Spirits & Small Bites
- Hours vary — see concierge
Earl's
A breezy pool bar at Halekulani serving cocktails by the sea, from the signature Mai Tai to the Coconut Cake Martini, Yellow Umbrella and refreshing non-alcoholic creations. Earl’s suits sunlit drinks beside House Without A Key, with an easygoing oceanfront feel.
- Serves: Signature Cocktails
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining and drink options are available at Halekulani?
Halekulani is home to several distinguished restaurants and lounges, including La Mer, Orchids, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, L’Aperitif, and Earl’s. Together these venues give Halekulani guests a full range of experiences, from fine dining to casual oceanfront cocktails.
What makes La Mer at Halekulani special?
La Mer is Halekulani’s signature fine-dining restaurant, specializing in Neo-Classic French cuisine made with local, tropical ingredients and flavors inspired by the south of France. It is recognized as Hawaii’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant and has held the state’s longest consecutively ranked AAA Five-Diamond rating. La Mer at Halekulani is open evenings only for dinner.
Is there a dress code for dining at Halekulani?
Yes. At La Mer, Halekulani asks women to wear elegant evening attire, while men should wear a collared dress shirt or aloha shirt with dress slacks or long pants and closed-toe shoes; t-shirts, shorts, ripped denim, and baseball caps are not permitted. Orchids calls for resort casual attire at breakfast, lunch, and brunch, and casual elegant attire at dinner, while House Without A Key keeps things relaxed with a casual to casual-elegant dress code.
What kind of cuisine does Orchids at Halekulani serve?
Orchids is Halekulani’s casually elegant, oceanfront restaurant offering coastal Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine made with locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Orchids at Halekulani serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a celebrated Sunday Brunch and classic Afternoon Tea.
What is House Without A Key known for at Halekulani?
House Without A Key is Halekulani’s iconic indoor-outdoor poolside restaurant, beloved for all-day informal dining that includes breakfast, lunch, and sunset cocktails. It’s especially known for nightly Hawaiian music and hula performed under a century-old Kiawe tree, along with its signature Mai Tai, making it one of the most memorable dining experiences at Halekulani.
Does Halekulani have a poolside bar?
Yes, Halekulani’s poolside bar is Earl’s, located at House Without A Key. Earl’s serves cocktails by the sea, including the hotel’s signature Mai Tai, a Coconut Cake Martini, the Yellow Umbrella, and non-alcoholic options like the Sweet Persea, all enjoyed against Halekulani’s oceanfront setting.
What is Lewers Lounge at Halekulani like?
Lewers Lounge is Halekulani’s retro-glamour cocktail lounge, centered around a grand piano with live jazz music performed every night of the week. Guests can enjoy contemporary and classic cocktails alongside appetizers and desserts, making Lewers Lounge a signature evening destination at Halekulani.
What is L'Aperitif at Halekulani?
L’Aperitif is Halekulani’s sophisticated cocktail bar adjoining La Mer, offering French spirits, sherries, and cognacs paired with small bites in a Belle Époque-inspired setting. It’s an elegant complement to the fine-dining experience at La Mer within Halekulani.
Are children welcome at Halekulani's restaurants?
Halekulani welcomes children of all ages and is not an adults-only property, so families are able to dine together across Halekulani’s restaurants and lounges. Guests should note that dedicated children’s dining menus or a kids’ club are not part of the current offerings, so families may want to plan accordingly.
Can guests bring outside food and drink into Halekulani's restaurants?
No. Halekulani asks that guests refrain from bringing outside food and beverages into its restaurants and bars, including La Mer, where outside food and beverage is not permitted. This policy helps Halekulani maintain the quality and experience across all of its dining venues.