Genius Lounge

4.4

486 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

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2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
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.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaiian, Seafood, Izakaya
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
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
Neighborhood
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)
$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 - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Hawaiian

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.

486 Reviews

P
Philip
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food for a group of 5. Atmosphere for outdoor seating was excellent. Service was responsive. Japanese-fusion food was delicious, and well prepared and seasoned. We enjoyed eating everything family style. Compliments from everyone in the party.
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Kim
VIP
Edmonton
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and excellent value for what you get. Very kind staff explained dishes to us.
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Robert
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious and very special Japanese/Hawaiian cuisine. Super friendly and quick service
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David
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular New Year dinner - started with amazing host Gina Sandra thru the wait staff. We ordered the surf and turf. The appetizer was the oysters, which were seasoned and prepared to perfection. Also enjoyed the sake sampler. Gotta say again - best staff and meal on Waikiki and we live on Oahu. Genius Lounge is proof the non-chain restaurants can’t compete with personal service. Finally, the ambiance was amazing and decor was lovely with a surf & holiday vibe. 10 out of 10 in every category. Mahalo and as Arnold says “I’ll be back”! Happy new year to the professionals at Genius Lounge
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Sangeetha
Hawaii
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were there for happy hour on New Year’s Eve. We did not get an outdoor seating as requested…was told it’s not available, even though the place was virtually empty. We were told by the waitress about 45 minutes into our reservation time that “it’s New Year’s Eve and you have about an hour and fifteen minutes before we need to turn the table over.” The place was EMPTY. Food was great! However unhappy with the service we ended up leaving early, mind you the entire outdoor seating was still unoccupied, along with most of the indoor seating.
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Marina
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Muy buena comida,.lo único es que la traían a destiempo y se olvidaron un plato el resto muy bien
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Victoria
Upstate NY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went for happy hour and ordered the fried calamari, garlic shrimp and the spicy chicken. Food was great!
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Julie
VIP
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit, so good! I wish we lived a little closer, we’d be there all the time! Their loco moco is spectacular, this time I also had the poi noodles carbonara and wow was it good! Will definitely be back!
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Terri Lynn
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. Love their selection of Sake drinks. Ordered the Genius Sake Tasting Sampler - you can choose 3 from the list. Delicious!! Food was delicious as well. We asked for a table on the lanai. Nice and cool with a good view.
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Sabine
VIP
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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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FAQs

Genius Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

346 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross street
Lewers St. and Kuhio Ave.
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
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 reservation

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 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Genius Lounge currently accepting reservations?

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