Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Kaimukī and Kāhala
Welcome to part 1 of Frolic’s new resource for open-air dining in neighborhoods around O‘ahu.

At Mud Hen Water, you can enjoy warm evenings beneath string lights in the spacious outdoor courtyard. Photo: Olivier Koning
Just a couple of years ago, before the whole world turned upside down, it was a challenge to find restaurants with outdoor seating on O‘ahu. Now even cozy cafes have set up bistro-style tables on the sidewalk and in Kaimukī, three vibrant parklets, each occupying the equivalent of two street parking spaces, provide places to eat in front of popular eateries.
Here’s the first part of Frolic’s new guide to outdoor dining around O‘ahu. Email us at editor@frolichawaii.com if you know of any places we missed, and stay tuned for more neighborhood listings in coming weeks!
Kaimukī
Bean About Town
Counter seating outside the coffee shop.
3538 Waialae Ave., (808) 673-8300, beanabouttown.com, @beanabouttown
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Brew’d Craft Pub
Semi-shaded seating suitable for large groups.
3441 Waialae Ave. Unit A, (808) 732-2337, brewdcraftpub.com, @brewdcraftpub
Broken Rice
Nearby parklet available, not suitable for large groups.
3607 Waialae Ave., (808) 739-0230, brokenricehi.com, @brokenricehi
Coffee Talk
Sidewalk tables and nearby parklets.
3601 Waialae Ave., (808) 737-7444, coffeetalkkaimuki.square.site, @coffeetalkhawaii
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Himalayan Kitchen
Open-air tables suitable for large groups.
1137 11th Ave., (808) 735-1122, himalayankitchenhawaii.com, @himalayankitchenhawaii
Juicy Brew
Nearby parklet available, not suitable for large groups.
3392 Waialae Ave., (808) 797-9177, juicybrew.menu, @juicybrew
Kaimukī Superette
Open-air lanai seating.
3458 Waialae Ave., (808) 734-7800, kaimukisuperette.com, @kaimukisuperette
Lē‘ahi Health Kaimukī
Semi-covered seating for 2-3 guests per table.
3441 Waialae Ave., (808) 224-2607, leahihealth.com, @leahihealth
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Mirage Art & Coffee
Several tables on sidewalk in front of the cafe.
1425 10th Ave., (808) 888-5968, mirageartcoffee.com, @miragehawaii
Mud Hen Water
Open-air lanai seating.
3452 Waialae Ave., (808) 737-6000, mudhenwater.com, @mudhenwater
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No Name BBQ Sandwich
Nearby parklet available, not suitable for large groups.
3394 Waialae Ave., (808) 200-1268
Noods Ramen Bar
Nearby parklet available, not suitable for large groups.
3611 Waialae Ave., (808) 888-2115, noodsramenbar808.com, @noodsramenbar808
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The Ripple of Smiles
Covered lanai seating.
3040 Waialae Ave., (808) 354-2572, therippleofsmiles.com, @the_ripple_of_smiles
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St. Louis Drive In
Covered seating.
3145 Waialae Ave., (808) 734-3673, @st.louisdrivein_hawaii
Super Pho
Nearby parklet available, not suitable for large groups.
3538 Waialae Ave., (808) 735-9989
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The Surfing Pig
Covered tables outside the restaurant and nearby parklet available.
3605 Waialae Ave., (808) 744-1992, thesurfingpighawaii.com, @thesurfingpighawaii
Sushiya
Shaded area with several tables outside restaurant.
3506 Waialae Ave. #B, (808) 735-9494, sushiyahawaii.com, @sushiya_good_sushi_and_poke
Kāhala
The Counter
Covered outdoor seating.
4211 Waialae Ave. E-1, (808) 739-5100, thecounter.com, @thecounterhonolulu
Kāhala Mall
Tables near Brug, Share Tea and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue.
4211 Waialae Ave., (808) 732-7736, kahalamallcenter.com, @kahalamall
Kapa Hale
Shaded lanai tables.
4614 Kilauea Ave. Suite 102, (808) 888-2060, kapahale.com, @4614kapahale
SEE ALSO: 2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Kapa Hale Named Best New Restaurant in Hawai‘i
Kūono Marketplace (BB.Q Chicken, Daiichi Ramen, Kāhala Mkt. by Foodland, Lanikai Juice, Purvé Donut Stop)
Tables in front of Kāhala Mkt., BB.Q Chicken and Purvé Donut Stop.
4210 Waialae Ave., kuonomarketplace.com, @kuonomarketplace
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Olive Tree Cafe
Shaded dining lanai.
4614 Kilauea Ave., (808) 737-0303, @olivetreecafehi
Puka’s at Kāhala Mall
Semi-covered seating area in front of Whole Foods Market and Jamba Juice. Suitable for large groups.
4211 Waialae Ave. Ste 2000, (808) 738-0820