Genius Lounge – Hawaiian ＆ Japanese Dining
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4.5 897 Google reviews
+1 808 626 53 62346 Lewers St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 · Waikiki
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346 Lewers St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
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About
Genius Lounge is a hidden rooftop restaurant and bar in the heart of Waikiki, serving Japanese–Hawaiian fusion cuisine in a relaxed, open-air setting. Led by a Japanese chef, we offer signature dishes with fresh local ingredients, including Flaming Rib Eye Steak, oysters, sushi, garlic shrimp, and Hawaiian wild-caught ahi. Just steps from Waikiki’s busy streets, our rooftop lanai is perfect for dinner, date nights, and sunset drinks. Looking for one of the best restaurants in Waikiki? Genius Lounge is a top choice for dinner, happy hour, and late night dining. We offer early and late happy hour, cocktails, local beers, and Japanese sake. Open late, we serve full meals after 10 PM. Ideal for wedding parties, private events, and group dining.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Hours
- Wednesday
- 5 PM to 12 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM to 12 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM to 1 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM to 1 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM to 12 AM
- Monday
- 5 PM to 12 AM
- Tuesday
- 5 PM to 12 AM
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