SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR
Diamond Head, Honolulu
Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Waikiki pick when poolside setting and flexible timing matter more than a formal restaurant experience. SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR works for casual drinks, solo bar seating, or an easy group meet-up near Kalākaua Avenue, but food-focused diners should compare it with Arancino di Mare, MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI, or MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI.
About SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR
SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR is a Honolulu venue with daily operating hours from 10 AM–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 AM–12 AM Friday and Saturday, 10 AM–10 PM Sunday.
Beyond the name, city, hours, specific details such as cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating, service style, reservations, dietary accommodations, takeout or delivery are not included. This is a practical listing rather than a detailed dining review, you should confirm current details directly with the venue before planning around a specific meal or service.
Use the hours to decide whether it fits your Honolulu plans
The clearest detail is timing: SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR opens at 10 AM daily and stays open until 10 PM most nights, with later hours until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes the schedule useful to check when comparing dining options by availability.
If you are deciding among other choices, you can also compare the timing and current details for Arancino di Mare, MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI, MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI, KAI COFFEE, HAWAII, or Kuhio Beach Grill. For SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR specifically, rely on the hours above and confirm any menu, service, or booking details with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 2490 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
- Website
- alohilaniresort.com/dining/swell-bar
- Phone
- (808) 441-4891
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back, energetic, and scenic, with a poolside resort atmosphere, live music or DJs, and al fresco seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- poke bowls
- poke nachos
- tacos
- mahi sandwich
Planning details
Location
2490 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Arancino di Mare, Notable alternative
- MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI, Notable alternative
- MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI, Notable alternative
- KAI COFFEE, HAWAII, Notable alternative
- Kuhio Beach Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Waikiki
Choose SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR when ambiance and convenience are the point. It is easier to justify for a casual poolside meal or drinks than for a dinner built around cuisine. Arancino di Mare is the better fit when the group wants a more conventional sit-down restaurant near the beach.
MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI is the sharper cross-shop for a quick, food-led meal, while MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI makes more sense when dinner is the anchor of the night. SWELL is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the plan needs flexibility rather than a polished restaurant arc.
For daytime Waikiki pacing, KAI COFFEE, HAWAII is a better light stop, Kuhio Beach Grill is the more traditional hotel-dining comparison. SWELL's edge is the pool-bar feel; its tradeoff is less clarity for diners choosing mainly on food.
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Compare SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Arancino di Mare | Honolulu | No published awards |
| MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI | Honolulu | No published awards |
| MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI | Honolulu | No published awards |
| KAI COFFEE, HAWAII | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Kuhio Beach Grill | Honolulu | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR?
Specific dress-code details are not included. SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR is in Honolulu, its hours begin at 10 AM daily, but guests should check the venue's official guidance for current attire expectations.
Is SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not included. If you are comparing dining options, you may also look at Arancino di Mare, MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI, MOMOSAN RAMEN WAIKIKI, KAI COFFEE, HAWAII, or Kuhio Beach Grill, then confirm current service details directly with each venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at SWELL RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR?
Specific lunch and dinner service details are not included. The schedule is 10 AM–10 PM most days, with Friday and Saturday hours extending to 12 AM, so confirm the current menu and service periods with the venue before choosing a time.
