Orchids’ Folded Banana Ricotta Pancake features sautéed bananas gently wrapped in a fluffy pancake. The ricotta served alongside adds a light, refreshing richness, keeping the dish beautifully balanced—comforting yet refined, and easy to enjoy from the first bite to the last. The Traditional Benedict is a classic done right. Served on a muffin and topped with spinach, bacon, and a perfectly poached egg, it’s simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. Set in a bright, white-toned, oceanfront open-air dining space, Orchids offers stunning views paired with a relaxed sense of sophistication. The warm and attentive staff make you feel genuinely welcome, and the restaurant’s graceful yet comfortable atmosphere turns the meal into a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken
Came back to Orchids for the second time after our first visit last year, and it was just as wonderful. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the service was attentive and gracious. Everything came together to make our honeymoon dinner truly special. We also enjoyed great champagne and red wine, which perfectly complemented the evening. A memorable experience we will definitely cherish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wayne Nguyen
Snow crab legs were great, poke was high quality. Wife liked the papaya. Ice cream was good. Should of gotten a cone to go. Definitely would go back for sunday brunch. Ramen not so great. Overall very satisfied, fresh squeeze orange juice. Also, oysters were meaty and fresh. Prime rib was good, and tons of desserts to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J L
Service attentive but pretentious. Truffle fries were good, but everything else was extremely salty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Christy Bagaygay
Best Sunday brunch on the island and probably the best buffet I’ve ever been to (beats the Wynn buffet in Vegas by a long shot)! My family and I loved the sushi bar/chef, the meat section and the snow crab legs/oysters. Everything tasted so fresh and the views/ambience was absolutely gorgeous. So many families were taking photos on the courtyard between Orchids and House Without a Key. Recommend making reservations as early as possible, I did mine 2 months early and time slots were already getting filled out. Also, if you’re driving, recommend using the hotel valet and letting them know you have reservations, don’t forget to get your ticket validated if you want valet to be free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rafael L Castro Jr
First time at Orchids, went with one of my friends who makes it a habit of going here every time he visits Waikiki and it lived up to everything he said about it.
First of all the seating at a beach front setting is just beautiful. The warm night breeze on this particular night was just so comfortable and gorgeous. Everything is open to the ocean. The attention to service is outstanding by all the wait staff.
I started off with the lobster bisque, then the Sea Bass (I asked the waiter what type of fish they had since it can vary) and finally the coconut cake and a café Americano. The lobster bisque was so thick and creamy and very flavorful. The Sea Bass was very tender, seasoned and very moist, with just the right proportion. I am not much of a dessert eater but the coconut cake was not overly sugary or too soft, but just right. One thing I really appreciated was the presentation of all the foods and how it was not rushed in. The highest of appraise to the talented chefs, and the quality ingredients that were used, the outcome is in the taste, of course.
Some tips: call ahead of time for the oceanfront seating, I was here on a Wednesday so I just called a few days before and was fine, but I’m told that sometimes they are sold out. It is casual, but you will see a lot of people that are nicely dressed, so you can dress nicely. I took a taxi to and from to the Halekulani Hotel where Orchids is located at so I don’t know about parking. I did not wait too long to be seated, you check in to the maitre d and wait in the lobby, which is also nicely made up and comfortable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chenkai Mao
Loved this place. Great vibe with great location on top of excellent food and service. I would highly recommend visit this place if you are in the area. You will not regret.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dreamer RT 21
This was a five star evening all around, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hungry nomad
Decided to try and walk in without making any reservations.. pleasantly surprised that the wait was less than 10 mins...the waiting lounge was very tastefully decorated and comfortable. The service was well paced ..I was not rushed to make any order...very attentive service.food was fabulous..the ossobuco...WOW!will definitely return!highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Williams
How many times have I eaten here??? Countless. Absolutely love the ambiance. Food is generally good. Tonight it was not. Service is hit or miss. Tonight it was mostly a miss. Overall, very disappointing to an evening I was really looking forward to.
Best brunch on Waikiki. Service, food, vibe is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Meyer
We've had dinner at Orchids many times, but haven't been back to Hawaii in three years. We had their famous Sunday buffet brunch and dinner on our last night and it was absolutely superb...just as we had remembered! Their seafood is always consistently fresh and prepared masterfully! Highly, highly recommended. Make reservations and ask for ocean-side seating. The amazing food, ambience, gentle tropical breeze, and stunning sunset will make for a truly memorable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Is Traditional Eggs Benedict, Kona Kampachi Carpaccio, Fish, Crab Legs
Kusum Ghai
I am vegetarian, server was extra friendly and helpful. Ambiance was lovely. Food was yummy. Dessert was darling. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
上野英里
Food is the finest, table service is a top notch. However, carving station staff was passive aggressive and rude. One man on the Lechon station was working like bored Disney land staff. He even didn’t smile, deadpan face. I can accept his behaviour if it’s Taco Bell, but it’s Halekulani, I paid over $200. Honestly, I expected more respectful vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jhoev Spencer
The dining experience was lovely, with great service and delicious food. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had hoped for a complimentary dessert, but were informed we would have to purchase one. We've been fortunate to receive celebratory greetings and desserts from other places in the past, and it was quite disappointing that this hotel/restaurant did not offer a small, complimentary acknowledgment for our special occasion. This was a letdown, as we had high expectations for a memorable, all-around positive experience.
Orchids’ Folded Banana Ricotta Pancake features sautéed bananas gently wrapped in a fluffy pancake. The ricotta served alongside adds a light, refreshing richness, keeping the dish beautifully balanced—comforting yet refined, and easy to enjoy from the first bite to the last.
The Traditional Benedict is a classic done right. Served on a muffin and topped with spinach, bacon, and a perfectly poached egg, it’s simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy.
Set in a bright, white-toned, oceanfront open-air dining space, Orchids offers stunning views paired with a relaxed sense of sophistication. The warm and attentive staff make you feel genuinely welcome, and the restaurant’s graceful yet comfortable atmosphere turns the meal into a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came back to Orchids for the second time after our first visit last year, and it was just as wonderful. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the service was attentive and gracious. Everything came together to make our honeymoon dinner truly special. We also enjoyed great champagne and red wine, which perfectly complemented the evening. A memorable experience we will definitely cherish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Snow crab legs were great, poke was high quality. Wife liked the papaya. Ice cream was good. Should of gotten a cone to go. Definitely would go back for sunday brunch. Ramen not so great. Overall very satisfied, fresh squeeze orange juice. Also, oysters were meaty and fresh. Prime rib was good, and tons of desserts to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service attentive but pretentious.
Truffle fries were good, but everything else was extremely salty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Best Sunday brunch on the island and probably the best buffet I’ve ever been to (beats the Wynn buffet in Vegas by a long shot)! My family and I loved the sushi bar/chef, the meat section and the snow crab legs/oysters. Everything tasted so fresh and the views/ambience was absolutely gorgeous. So many families were taking photos on the courtyard between Orchids and House Without a Key. Recommend making reservations as early as possible, I did mine 2 months early and time slots were already getting filled out. Also, if you’re driving, recommend using the hotel valet and letting them know you have reservations, don’t forget to get your ticket validated if you want valet to be free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at Orchids, went with one of my friends who makes it a habit of going here every time he visits Waikiki and it lived up to everything he said about it.
First of all the seating at a beach front setting is just beautiful. The warm night breeze on this particular night was just so comfortable and gorgeous. Everything is open to the ocean. The attention to service is outstanding by all the wait staff.
I started off with the lobster bisque, then the Sea Bass (I asked the waiter what type of fish they had since it can vary) and finally the coconut cake and a café Americano. The lobster bisque was so thick and creamy and very flavorful. The Sea Bass was very tender, seasoned and very moist, with just the right proportion. I am not much of a dessert eater but the coconut cake was not overly sugary or too soft, but just right. One thing I really appreciated was the presentation of all the foods and how it was not rushed in. The highest of appraise to the talented chefs, and the quality ingredients that were used, the outcome is in the taste, of course.
Some tips: call ahead of time for the oceanfront seating, I was here on a Wednesday so I just called a few days before and was fine, but I’m told that sometimes they are sold out. It is casual, but you will see a lot of people that are nicely dressed, so you can dress nicely. I took a taxi to and from to the Halekulani Hotel where Orchids is located at so I don’t know about parking. I did not wait too long to be seated, you check in to the maitre d and wait in the lobby, which is also nicely made up and comfortable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this place. Great vibe with great location on top of excellent food and service. I would highly recommend visit this place if you are in the area. You will not regret.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a five star evening all around, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decided to try and walk in without making any reservations.. pleasantly surprised that the wait was less than 10 mins...the waiting lounge was very tastefully decorated and comfortable. The service was well paced ..I was not rushed to make any order...very attentive service.food was fabulous..the ossobuco...WOW!will definitely return!highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How many times have I eaten here??? Countless. Absolutely love the ambiance. Food is generally good. Tonight it was not. Service is hit or miss. Tonight it was mostly a miss. Overall, very disappointing to an evening I was really looking forward to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Best brunch on Waikiki. Service, food, vibe is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've had dinner at Orchids many times, but haven't been back to Hawaii in three years. We had their famous Sunday buffet brunch and dinner on our last night and it was absolutely superb...just as we had remembered! Their seafood is always consistently fresh and prepared masterfully! Highly, highly recommended. Make reservations and ask for ocean-side seating. The amazing food, ambience, gentle tropical breeze, and stunning sunset will make for a truly memorable evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Is Traditional Eggs Benedict, Kona Kampachi Carpaccio, Fish, Crab Legs
I am vegetarian, server was extra friendly and helpful. Ambiance was lovely. Food was yummy. Dessert was darling. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is the finest, table service is a top notch. However, carving station staff was passive aggressive and rude. One man on the Lechon station was working like bored Disney land staff. He even didn’t smile, deadpan face. I can accept his behaviour if it’s Taco Bell, but it’s Halekulani, I paid over $200. Honestly, I expected more respectful vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
The dining experience was lovely, with great service and delicious food. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had hoped for a complimentary dessert, but were informed we would have to purchase one. We've been fortunate to receive celebratory greetings and desserts from other places in the past, and it was quite disappointing that this hotel/restaurant did not offer a small, complimentary acknowledgment for our special occasion. This was a letdown, as we had high expectations for a memorable, all-around positive experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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