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Genius Lounge, Honolulu, HI

Genius Lounge

4.4
4.4
481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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 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!
    Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included) Photo

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

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

Menu

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What 481 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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.

481 Reviews

  1. Sangeetha

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Marina

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  3. Victoria

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  4. Terri Lynn

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 信作

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 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。

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Carolina

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 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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  8. 啓司

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 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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  9. Ella

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 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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  10. Adrienne

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 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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FAQs

Genius Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Genius Lounge

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
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