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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   The shrimp was over cooked, the fish was amazing and the cocktails were tasty. Beautiful views and nice live entertainment. I'd go again, but not for dinner. Next time drinks and pupus.

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   Mercer

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   From start to finish, it was a wonderful experience. We were greeted with Happy Anniversary as noted in our reservation and treated to Anniversary cake for dessert. The food choices were varied and each small plate we ordered was delicious. The entertainment was wonderful, seating outside was comfortable and the setting with Diamond Head in the distance memorable. All we hoped it would be and more!

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   Cynthia

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   The wait help that were in our area were very pleasant and made it enjoyable to dine in the restaurant. The hostess is always welcoming and cheerful. We’ve been there twice now since the restaurant reopened.

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   Nchamp

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great ambiance and great food, looking forward to our next meal there!

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   Econjimm

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The monching (catch of the day) was very good as was the tomato soups. The most amazing was the atmosphere and entertainment, punctuated on Friday night with fireworks off the ocean.

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   HeatherH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Environment is so beautiful, peaceful,amazing! The edamame hummus was great. Coconut creme in the sweet pitato and luau (taro) was too rich for my preference. Snapper was not too good, in my opinion. But the bok choy and mushrooms that came with it were great. Perhaps offer more vegetarian options or sides? Overall a Wonderful experience!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   From the valet to the entertainment, everything about this experience was impeccable.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Ian was very personable and attentive and his recommendations were spot-on! The restaurant is a staple in Waikiki.

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   Andy12355

   Portland

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice pace Drinks, salad, musical show with guitars and Hula Main coarse, second act of show with Halikolonie coconut cake! Thank you all

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    AmeliaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful views and delicious food! Very nice live music and hula dancing.

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    Lindavw12

    Berkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outdtsnding customer service, food and ambiance! A very special setting to enjoy dinner. Band with Hula were amazing! Would highly recommend House Without a key.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing place for drinks and dinner outside by the ocean with traditional Hawaiian live music. Great service. Only downside is it’s a bit pricey for what it is. But overall good experience and would recommend.

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    GoodEater

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience5

    Mai tai was watered down and had little flavor. I've made the Halekulani's mai tai using their recipe and it was vastly superior than having it here. Fries were previously frozen w/ little salt, no flavor. Hula dancer and band were excellent. Despite the excellent entertainment, $40 for the mediocre food and drink wasn't worth it.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food was superb, but the service almost excellent our server forgets 1 or 2 items like utensils and some sides that we order didn’t arrive we have to remind them. But overall good and very pricey

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    GayeM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Impressed with the new renovations.... Checked out the renovations in the Lounge area, very impressive.... Glad you were able to keep the old flavor but modernize it to match the rest of the hotel. Also glad to see the original fireplace is still there with modern facade and much of the original furniture as well, also with modern fabrics.... Excellent work, thank you to one of my all-time favorite dining spots in Waikiki!

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    DavidA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    This venue has been one of my favorite places on Earth. While it was again very nice during my recent visit, I have to admit it has lost some of it’s allure. They used to serve delicious potato chips with their cocktails. Those are gone—and depending on who you talk to, they aren’t coming back. The service was warm and welcoming but instead of gracious and flawless, our server seemed a bit rushed. They did not have one of my favorites—pineapple sorbet. I was told they ran out. They were still out when I returned the next day for lunch. They were also out of key lime cheesecake. They have four desserts on the menu. Two of them weren’t available. Perhaps the pastry chef is still working from home. I called the restaurant and when no one answered I left a message attempting to resurrect a previously cancelled reservation (yes, I had reserved this venue for two different times) but never received a call back. All that said, order the coconut cake. It is sublime. So, while I’m a huge fan of the House Without a Key, they will need to step of their game if they are to continue to live up to their hard earned world class reputation. I’m hoping post-Covid they will get their mojo back.

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    Hungry87

    Sacramento

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We wanted to sit on a beautiful patio looking out to sea while enjoying the sunset, cocktails, small plates, and some live Hawaiian music. House without a key fit the bill perfectly. It’s pricey but worth it.

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    Cookiersmom

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Overpriced, disappointing. Entertainment was mediocre.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall2food4service5ambience4

    Ignored on arrival, I had a reservation but had to ‘wait to one side’ while others were shown straight in. Celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary we were shown to a table almost behind the stage in what I would call the naughty corner. I told the greeter that this wasn’t acceptable, she laughed! I told her to forget about it and we would leave. She moved us to a dining table near the back and gave us a dinner menu when we had already told her we were coming for cocktails and pu pu’s. Fortunately the waiter , Michael saved the day, great service. Unfortunately they have double dipped on my credit card and charged me once for the bill and once for the bill and tip!! Stay away from these crooks.

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20. EB

    ElizaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Beautiful ambiance, very limited menu with mostly seafood options. I was disappointed because they no longer offer the prime rib.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful, House without a Key can never be beat

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    Tasty

    Palm Springs

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our Anniversary special place and this was our 40th and was better than ever

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23. JB

    JeffreyB

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Disappointed there is no full dinner menu as I enjoyed it many times in the past. Not sure I will return.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came here for our honeymoon. Nothing special to get for free, but an magnificent view and they honored our request to sit closest to the ocean! I recommend you treat your special person in your life to this incredible experience.

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25. MC

    MichaelC

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    You will need a reservation as it was busy on Monday nights. Get a table under a roof, as it rained multiple times and guest seated in front were given umbrellas. Limited food items but taste great, more choices for drinks.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated our anniversary at House without a Key. Our waiter brought us a cake. Lovely ambiance, live music, and view.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful view of Diamond Head, feel the aloha every time we come here. Classic Hawaii.

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    CamE

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience! Loved the ambiance, live music and hula dancing. Food and drinks were 10/10. Would go again, even considered it this holiday

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely view. Great music. Hula dancing!

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    Coolbria

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience5

    The beautiful ambiance trumps the food-a disappointing experience. We found a plastic wrapper in our Caesar salad, the Caesar salad that we were told doesn’t come with chicken even though a Chicken Caesar Salad is listed on the menu. The cheese plate left a lot to be desired, the deli-like slices of meats being the most disappointing.

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31. BO

    BOBP

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Unbeknownst the kitchen was inoperable so the management only served cold appetizers, jacked up prices higher than their typical entrees. Instead they pushed the alcohol drinks. So business unethical!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great service and drinks. Food was good, scenery is spectacular.

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    JoyC

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love House Without a Key. We would go here for every Anniversary. Yesterday was our 45th. We used to have the breakfast buffet, but ordered off the menu this time. Can’t eat so much nowadays. We always had Cindy, but she has now retired. We had Darin yesterday, who was excellent.

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34. VC

    VickieC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5

    What we ordered was good. The selection could have been better. Felt it was limited. Over all the food was good but expensive.

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35. MG

    MarkG

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always love this place. Has a very relaxed and chill vibe.

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36. BM

    BMcG

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service and food. Especially the chocolate desert and rum/espresso finale drink. 9/10 would eat here again.

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    hatbox

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. House Without a Key serves cocktails and small plates, but the main attraction is the live Hawaiian music and hula. The service is outstanding. Of course it is expensive, but it is worth every penny. It's the highlight of any trip to Oahu.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience here. It was our first time and we were very impressed. We sat really close to the stage with a bar reservation around 5pm, drinks were delicious & strong (we got mai tai’s & the sunsets), and the poke was great! The view is beautiful too. We stayed about 2 hours so we saw the sun set and everything was perfect. We would come back again.

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    JeffB

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    The Halekulani is a 5-star hotel so you expect pretentious, so House Without a Key delivered in that regard. Came in for drinks - my wife and I ordered Mai Tais - meh as far as taste goes. Cute ideas like sugarcane as a stir stick, but the paper-based straws disintegrated. Maybe too heavy on the orgeat, anyway I didn’t care for it. Wait staff were inattentive and we had to flag down our waiter for the bill. $19 for a mediocre Mai Tai but the live entertainment was absolutely top drawer - a 3-piece Hawaiian band and brought out a vocalist who also hula danced. BTW my wife and I are travelling around Hawaii trying Mai Tais at every stop - as U2 sang we “haven’t found what we’re looking for” yet.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Place is beautiful! Very limited menu. Onlyappetizers. Price wasnt worth the quality. Drinks were fantastic though.

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