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House Without a Key

2199 Kalia Rd., Halekulani Hotel, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Waikiki)
808-923-2311
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Ranked #7 of 1,617 restaurants in Honolulu
Price range: $21 - $37
Cuisines: Asian, Hawaiian
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
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Dallas
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I simply adore House Without a Key. I try to go to Hawaii annually and if I'm on Oahu, I always go to this place at least once for sunset cocktails. The ambiance here is spectacular. Live music is accompanied with a graceful hula dancer. Hawaiian potato chips accompany the drinks. A beautiful banyan tree adds to the scenic splendor.... More

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See 5 more reviews by Yippie-Yi-O for Honolulu
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Delicious dinner in a stunning location with live entertainment. Doesn't get much better than this! Loved the service and the location.

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Union, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful variety of foods, great omlets, and french toast. Lots of fresh fruit, loved the pineapple! Nice view of Diamond Head !

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Birmingham, Alabama
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Casual gourmet with great setting, good service, great atmosphere and ambience which really makes the place unique. The entertainment was really cool with traditional music. Beach view, great sunset...really great place. The Hotel there is just as impressive. The only drawback are the birds begging for crumbs around the tables as well as occasional wind gusts.

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See 7 more reviews by bamabbc for Honolulu
Montreal
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102 reviews 102 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Drinks, music and Hula from the reigning Miss Hawaii in a gorgeous setting, watching the sunset! An absolut must do, you will not be disappointed.

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See 8 more reviews by Globetrotter25 for Honolulu
Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

It's in the knowing!! Begin each day with their amazing breakfasts, tree shade, green grass, Pacific Ocean, to your left Diamond Head - or at the pool; great waitstaff, great dinners and visiting entertainers.

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See 5 more reviews by gconroy for Honolulu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

We dined here based on the good reviews. I was not disappointed. An amazing dining expirence. With the views of the sunset and ocean along with the live Hawaiian band and Hula dancer (a former Miss Hawaii), it was so innately Hawaiian. The food was good and servers friendly. Only had to wait 5 minutes on a Thursday night. Would... More

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virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Don't miss an evening at House Without a Key, if you are visiting Waikiki. The traditional Hawaiian music and hula is superb. The coconut shrimp was the best I've ever eaten and the Mai Tai is over the top. The beautiful tree beside the beach, the moon over the Pacific, and the music, enjoyed with people you love will knock... More

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Chantilly, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

During our trip to Honolulu in March 2013, we decided to eat at this restaurant because of all the positive reviews. I especially wanted the barbeque, we had late reservations but still had to wait maybe 15 minutes, the place was very busy. Upon being seated, I immediate smelled the Kiawe Grill, the barbeque. I really wanted the chicken, I... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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93 reviews 93 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Sit under the canopy or out in the open air, enjoy the Hawaiian music and lovely hula maiden. I sipped a Tropical Itch, chased by a very affordable botttle of Chardonnay, and dined on swordfish, done in a Bar B Que style. Tuesdays and Thursdays are Bar B Que night and we each had a different variety, plus sides for... More

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