New & Coming Restaurants and Shops in Waikīkī

There’s been a spate of buzzy openings in Waikīkī as of late—with more on the horizon. From a local sushi spot to a sherbet and shave ice counter, from an art gallery-boutique to an activewear shop with its own run club, here’s what’s worth checking out.

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Asatos Waikīkī

A second brick-and-mortar is in the works for the local sherbet shop, this one inside Kings & Queens surf and clothing boutique at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach. Neale Asato’s beloved scoops will feature, including Green River and POG, but the eye-opener is plans for a reservation-only shave ice counter. Coming from the maker of Li Hing Blue Vanilla and Ube Pandan & Crunchies sherbet, you know the shave ice won’t be ordinary. We’re hearing phrases like “kūlolo crunch” and “brûléed custard cream.” Targeted opening is in November.

2330 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, @asatofamily

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Earls Waikīkī

The second floor of 2280 Kalākaua Ave. (formerly California Pizza Kitchen and Atlantis Seafood & Steak) has transformed into Hawai‘i’s first outpost of the Canadian chain Earls. Casual yet elevated, Earls Waikīkī offers burgers, tacos, seafood, steak, brunch and cocktails in a 13,000-square-foot space. Pay special attention to happy hour (daily from 2–5 p.m. and 10 p.m. until late)—many drinks are half off, and you can get dishes that aren’t available otherwise, such as charred corn and avocado dip ($10) and a small portion of steak frites ($16).

2280 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, (808) 751-2299, earls.ca, @earlsrestaurant

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Free-est

Boho-lovin‘ girlies, this one’s for you. The former Free People shop at International Market Place recently changed over to a boutique dedicated to Free-est, the Philadelphia company’s in-house beachwear brand. Now, you can scoop up bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, cover-ups, sundresses, comfy matching sets and more, plus a plethora of sun-ready accessories.

2330 Kalākaua Ave., Second Floor, Waikīkī, freepeople.com, @freepeople

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Hawaiian Style Seafood Co.

More than the signature lobster rolls from sister restaurant Feast Mānoa, Jon Matsubara’s new outpost in Waikīkī Shopping Plaza spotlights locally sourced seafood. There’s an omakase platter of nine pūpū, including Kona kampachi and tako poke, a Kaua‘i shrimp cocktail, poke bowls and those lobster rolls in umami sauce on Hawaiian sweetbread rolls. An hour of free validated parking in the building comes with a purchase of $20 or more.

Waikīkī Shopping Plaza, 2250 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, @hawaiianstyleseafood

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Lagree O‘ahu

Workout buffs, get your grippy socks ready. Popular local fitness studio (it already boasts locations in Hawai‘i Kai and Ala Moana) Lagree O‘ahu is slated to open this December at the Royal Hawaiian Center. It will be the center’s first-ever fitness concept and the first lagree studio in Waikīkī. Expect high-energy, low-impact megaformer classes designed to build strength, balance and flexibility.

2201 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, lagreeoahufitness.com, @lagreeoahu

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Liliha Bakery

If you’re counting, this one will be No. 6. The slow spread of Liliha Bakery across the island since Yummy Restaurant Group bought the Kuakini Street bakery from its founding family has sprinkled Coco Puffs from Waikīkī to Pearl City. The coming Beach Walk location, on Lewers Street four blocks from LB4 at International Market Place, is expected to open as a bakery and restaurant in the summer of 2026.

227 Lewers St., Waikīkī, lilihabakery.com, @lilihabakery

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Nori Bar

Unlike Nori Bar at Ward Village, a counter with 16 seats, this one in the space of now-shuttered Ice Monster will have 70 seats. Different concepts will flow through at different times of day, says co-owner Chancellor Kim: Japanese breakfast, grab-and-go premium onigiri, lunch and dinner of sushi and kaisendon seafood bowls, then evening “bar bites, craft cocktails and a chill island nightlife feel.” Also to come: weekly whole ‘ahi cutting demos, followed by omakase dinners of fresh ‘ahi. Look for the souped-up Nori Bar Waikīkī to open in February 2026.

2255 Kūhio Ave., Waikīkī, noribarhawaii.com, @noribar_hi

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