Welcome to Hau Tree: A Taste of Hawaiian Seafood Paradise

Such a dreamy date spot for a sunset dinner! Make a reservation far in advance if you want to come for sunset hour. I made a reservation weeks before my trip to Oahu, and these dinner slots fill up FAST. The ambience is scenic, inviting, and laid-back - making it a perfect tropical date spot. My boyfriend and I loved the focaccia and pasta dishes, especially the squid ink campanelle. If you love sweet drinks that pack an unsuspecting punch, order the ube pina colada.

Hau Tree's outdoor seating area probably has one of the best views in Oahu. With the old twisting tree branches decorated with lanterns and a sunset to die for, I can't imagine a better place to impress. The service is equally impressive. They cut our cake, took our pictures and regularly checked in. We ordered the Focaccia Bread, Salmon, Seared Local Fish and the rice bowl. The Salmon was tender and flavorful and the seared fish had an amazing crust. They were both elegantly plated and delicious. What stole the show for me was the Focaccia bread! Crispy, flaky and not too dense inside. It came with a garlic balsamic butter that I ended up smothering on everything. The only let down was the rice. It was undercooked and the ginger didn't pair well at all. Could have just used a rice cooker to get it nice and fluffy, but I suspect they cooked the rice in a pot... Overall an amazing experience. Even though the food isn't super original and won't win any awards, it's good enough to justify the price. However, that view and amazing service really takes Hau Tree over the top.

The View!!! The food is delicious!!! Great service!! Will definitely be back more often!!

Really lovely spot to dine, great food and great service! We decided on the 5-course dinner experience and it was lovely! They even were able to make changes for someone in our party with a fish allergy. And the last minute changes were so delicious. I would return again simply for the great drinks and to enjoy the beautiful view as it is beach front and open air. A MUST while you are in Waikiki.

As a local, I've always wanted to try this place when I saw it from Kaimana beach. We finally decided to give it a try and it lived up to all our high expectations. The ambiance is unbeatable. You're right on the beach in a more private calm area compared to the middle of the Waikiki strip. The best time to go is for sunset, absolutely gorgeous. Food tasted fresh and was so delicious. We had numerous dishes but my personal favorite was the kale salad, focaccia bread, and crab pasta. We also had the cookies and cream dessert - two chocolate cookies w homemade ice cream. We came at around 6pm on a Tuesday evening and all the food came out at once very fast!

Hau Tree was one of our favorite dinners in Oahu! I loved the ambiance- you get to be outdoors by the beach, but still within the grounds of the hotel so it's still very comfortable and shady. We made a reservation about a month in advance because we wanted to catch the sunset. I kept my expectations for the food low since it was a hotel restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised! Some of our favorites: Focaccia Bread - this was the star! We weren't going to order it initially but caved after seeing a couple other tables order. The bread was freshly baked and piping hot. We also loved the balsamic butter it came with! Perfect spread for the bread. Roasted Potatoes - Hau Tree does their carbs right :) was very impressed by their potatoes- freshly prepared, big portion, and came with a yummy hollandaise sauce. You can ask for the sauce on the side if you want! Crab Tagliatelle - the pasta itself was only okay, but it came with a ton of crab. Was a great pasta option!

I visited Hau Tree restaurant for the first time and wanted to see the sunset from their outside seating--it did not disappoint. The service was top-notch, and our server was super attentive. Since we had already eaten, we ordered drinks and an appetizer. Their Spanish crispy octopus was beyond words--crispy and perfectly complemented by the sauce. The drinks were good too; I had their Mai Tai, and you could really taste the alcohol. I enjoyed the service and the ambiance. Our table was in a perfect spot to watch the sunset and people-watch at the beach. I would come again for the experience and to try more of their food. The restaurant is located inside a hotel, and parking is via valet, but if you can find street parking, you're set.

This place is definitely a must go when in Hawaii. The food was delicious. The ambiance and outdoor beach setting during sunset was so pretty. Mango Tequila Sunrise & Mojito- 4/5: Both drinks were good. Roasted Potatoes- 4/5: These were very good with crispy outside texture. It was even better with the sauce. King Salmon- 5/5: The salmon was a nice soft texture. Came with carrots and sauce. Ancient Greek Salad + Salmon- 5/5: Same as salmon review but with veggies. Toasted Coconut Cake- 5/5: The best coconut cake I have ever had. I will admit this was pretty pricey for the size, but I'd still get it again. The coconut flavor was very strong and it was creamy. It was my favorite thing all night. Yuzu Tart- 3/5: Personally this was too sour for me and definitely paled in comparison to the coconut cake.