Mahina & Sun's

Mahina & Sun's is a poolside restaurant and bar at the Surfjack Hotel, 412 Lewers Street in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. The Surfjack is a renovated mid-century hotel with a retro surf-inspired design, and the poolside courtyard gives the venue a stylish, laid-back character that differs from the larger beachfront resorts nearby. The crowd is a mix of hotel guests, design-minded visitors and local diners, mainly adults, with relaxed dress codes ranging from aloha shirts to smart casual. The atmosphere is breezy and sociable, set around the pool courtyard with string lights and palms in the evening. Music is part of the draw, with live music offered on some evenings, typically from about 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and a curated soundtrack otherwise, so it is worth checking the schedule. The drinks programme covers tropical and craft cocktails, local beer and wine, and the kitchen serves a menu of locally inspired dinner dishes. Cocktails commonly cost about US$14 to US$18, and dinner is priced at a higher tier than a casual bar. Dinner service and music run daily in the early to late evening, and hours can change. There is no cover charge, and reservations are advisable for dinner, especially on weekends, since the courtyard is not large. Weeknights tend to be quieter. The location on Lewers Street is a short walk from the beach and from the Halekulani, so it works well as an evening stop after sunset on the sand. Visitors should confirm current hours, menus and live music on the Mahina & Sun's website before going.