Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach

One of my bucket list items is to dip my toes in Waikiki Beach. While on the big island, visiting family, I was able to check this one off. We googled, best restaurant near Waikiki Beach, and came up with the Barefoot Beach Cafe. It was a beautiful morning, not too crowded, when we arrived, but by the time we left it was packed with a very long waiting line. We sat right on the beach in a lovely park area, and we're able to partake the delicious, traditional items, mere steps away from the beach. As you can see from the pictures, everything was served with native flowers which added to the ambiance. On the kids menu they had hot dogs and and fries. In fact, the ries were so yummy, we ended up ordering an extra basket of them because one of the grands wouldn't share, lol. I wanted to try the French toast and it arrived with a wonderful sauce and plenty of fruit. We also ordered a fruit bowl because the strawberries, bananas, and pineapple was so fresh. They had stacks of pineapples everywhere so we treated ourselves to a refreshing, pineapple drink, served in the pineapple! It was, frothy and delicious! If you want a fun, relaxing day at the beach, that includes a nice variety of delicious food, I highly recommend the barefoot Beach Cafe.

Enjoyed breakfast and dinner here! The breakfast burrito was by far best breakfast burrito I ever had! Could almost share it with 2 people very filling. Generous portion for the fish fry as well! Smoothie was just the right amount of fruit. Loved the views and the music in the evening! Thank you for the great food and memories ❤️🌈

Best food I had in Oahu! They have everything from açaí, the smoothies inside pineapples to the fish of the day to Steak and the best Kalua pork. They also have Burgers and fries. I loved that it was fast food service but on Real plates and silverware! If you want a great atmosphere for couples , go after dark, to have the string lights and ocean waves. The musician we had on Tuesday Jan 20th was fantastic! I know they don’t have the same ones every night though. The only down side we felt was that it was in Waikīkī, which was not our favorite city to be in to say the least. But this cafe was worth going back to Waikiki just to eat there!!

This was my favorite restaurant on both Oahu and Maui and we ate the majority of our meals here during our time in Oahu. It is walkable from Waikiki. Outdoor dining with beautiful ocean and beach views. The menu is large and diverse enough that we were able to try something different each time. Everything we tried was delicious. Great local fish. Portions were huge and my wife and I wound up splitting meals after our first visit. The atmosphere was incredible. It's out of Waikiki's commotion and they had very good local musicians every night. Prices were very reasonable and comperable to the Midwest. The only downside is I probably won't get to go back and nothing in the Midwest can compare. Edit we were there in February of 2025. There was construction going on for the path behind the dining area which is why there's fencing and black plastic in the background. Normally it opens to the beach and I think tables right on the beach.

I visited this little restaurant by the ocean and absolutely loved it. The place is very cozy, with surprisingly moderate even low prices considering how high the food quality is. Everything we tried was incredibly delicious. I especially enjoyed the pineapple cocktail, which was amazing. There was live music with musicians playing real instruments, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The place is beautifully decorated with string lights, so it’s wonderful to sit by the water in the evening, listen to the sound of the ocean, and enjoy traditional Hawaiian dishes. I really loved this spot. Definitely a recommendation, the price-to-quality ratio is perfect, and the prices are ideal.

This restaurant was so good. Eating while watching the beachfront made it the perfect spot to chill, relax, and just enjoy some amazing food. The view was gorgeous and the food looked just as good. I got the eggs benedict and an acai bowl and both were delicious, fresh, and hit just right. Honestly, the whole vibe is pure Hawaiian bliss. Great spot to hang out, take in the scenery, and enjoy a nice meal. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

We had a delicious, fresh lunch at Barefoot Beach Cafe last week. Lots of choices on the menu! My avocado toast with an over-easy fried egg had fresh arugula, tomato and just enough feta to give the egg a nice bit of saltiness, and the presentation on the ceramic plate was bright and cheerful with a piece of fresh pineapple and a flower blossom. There was live music (very good, too!) while we were there for lunch, and the covered seating allowed us to see the ocean while enjoying the shade and cool breezes. A great stop for lunch!