If you’re looking for an unforgettable seafood buffet in Hawaiʻi, you might expect to find it tucked away on the coast somewhere far from the bustle of Honolulu. Instead, one of the island’s most extravagant all-you-can-enjoy spreads is sitting right in the middle of Waikīkī.
The Buffet at Hyatt, located inside the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa, pairs an open-air setting overlooking Waikīkī Beach with an impressive selection of seafood, sushi, Hawaiian favorites, carving-station specialties, and desserts. It’s the kind of dinner where going back for seconds is practically part of the experience.
Why Everyone Is Talking About This Buffet
The setting alone makes The Buffet at Hyatt stand out. The restaurant sits along Kalākaua Avenue, just steps from Waikīkī Beach, giving diners a chance to enjoy dinner with the sights and sounds of one of Oʻahu’s most famous stretches of shoreline nearby.
But the food is what keeps this buffet interesting. The current dinner menu brings together Hawaiian ingredients and Pacific Rim flavors rather than sticking to a traditional mainland-style buffet. The restaurant says it works with local farmers, fishermen, and producers, and that focus shows up throughout the spread. Live music runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, adding an island atmosphere to the meal without requiring guests to leave Waikīkī for a separate evening activity.
What You’ll Find on the Seafood Buffet
The seafood station is where you’ll probably want to start. Alaskan snow crab legs are served either steamed or chilled. At the same time, the raw bar features Goosepoint oysters, poached shrimp cocktail with lilikoi cocktail sauce, ahi and fresh-catch poke, spicy tako poke, sashimi, nigiri and California rolls. Made-to-order temaki hand rolls also add variety beyond the usual buffet sushi tray…