Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood
Waikiki, Urban Honolulu
Restaurant in Urban Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Waikiki pick for casual seafood when convenience matters more than a dressed-up room or formal service. Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood is easier to treat as a low-friction meal than a special-occasion booking, especially for solo diners or pairs staying near Kālia Road.
About Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood
Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood is a venue in Urban Honolulu with a casual dress code. It works best as a low-formality option; confirm current operating details directly before you go.
Choose it for a casual outing, not a formal occasion
The clearest expectation is the dress code: casual. That makes Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood easier to frame as a relaxed Urban Honolulu stop than as a polished occasion meal. Specific details such as pricing, hours, menu format, service style, reservations, and chef information should be checked with the venue before you build a plan around them. For comparison, consider Bali Oceanfront or Waikiki Starlight Luau; other options to compare include Wiki Wiki Market, Chee Hoo Patisserie, or DQ/Orange Julius.
Good fallback when you want a low-formality plan
Use Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood when the priority is a casual dress code and an Urban Honolulu location, not when you need advance certainty about seating, group accommodations, dietary handling, takeout, delivery, or a specific menu. If you are comparing more broadly, use Our full Urban Honolulu restaurants guide to cross-shop other dining in the city. For planning beyond restaurants, keep Our full Urban Honolulu hotels guide, Our full Urban Honolulu bars guide, Our full Urban Honolulu wineries guide, and Our full Urban Honolulu experiences guide nearby.
Planning details
- Location
- 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
- Website
- bluewatershrimphi.com
- Phone
- (808) 955-5400
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and bustling plate-lunch and food-truck atmosphere with bright daylight, simple seating, and a focus on quick, satisfying seafood rather than decor; the Hilton location adds a busy resort feel.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Garlic Shrimp Platter
- Hawaiian Style Ahi Poke
- Seared Ahi Salad
- Hand-breaded Coconut Shrimp
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bali Oceanfront, Notable alternative
- Chee Hoo Patisserie, Notable alternative
- DQ/Orange Julius, Notable alternative
- Waikiki Starlight Luau, Notable alternative
- Wiki Wiki Market, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Urban Honolulu
Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood is the practical seafood choice when the goal is a casual meal with low planning pressure. Bali Oceanfront is the better cross-shop for diners prioritizing a more polished oceanfront setting, while Waikiki Starlight Luau is more experience-led and better suited to groups who want the meal to be the main event.
For quick, low-commitment eating, Wiki Wiki Market and DQ/Orange Julius are easier snack or convenience plays, but they do not answer the same seafood craving. Chee Hoo Patisserie is the stronger alternative for pastry or a lighter daytime stop rather than a seafood-focused meal.
If this is not available or the group wants a different casual format, widen the search with Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles, Onigiri Time in Pasadena, ¿Por Qué No? in Portland, 'Ai Love Nalo in Waimanalo Beach, 'āina in San Francisco, 'Ama 'Ama in Kapolei, －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 in Kamakura, and ¡Aquí Es Colima! in Colima.
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Compare Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Bali Oceanfront | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Chee Hoo Patisserie | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| DQ/Orange Julius | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Waikiki Starlight Luau | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Wiki Wiki Market | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood good for solo dining?
Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood has a casual dress code, which may make it feel lower-formality than venues with a different dress expectation, but solo diners should still confirm current service details directly with the venue.
Can Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood accommodate groups?
If you are planning for multiple people, check directly with Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood before going. Wiki Wiki Market is another option to compare if your group is considering a casual stop.
Is Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood good for a special occasion?
It depends on the occasion. With a casual dress code, Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood is better treated as a relaxed Urban Honolulu option rather than a formal special-occasion setup. Bali Oceanfront may be worth comparing if you want a different venue to consider.
What are alternatives to Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood in Urban Honolulu?
Options to compare include Wiki Wiki Market, Waikiki Starlight Luau, Bali Oceanfront, Chee Hoo Patisserie, and DQ/Orange Julius, along with other dining in Urban Honolulu. Choose based on the kind of outing you want, and confirm current details directly with each venue.
