Wai Kai

I'm always on the hunt for thrilling dining adventures, and this time, we ventured out to Ewa Beach to check out Wai Kai's The Lookout. Tucked away in an absolutely stunning spot, this restaurant boasts breathtaking views of the entire park, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal!I made dinner reservations for a Sunday, and to my delight, the place wasn't busy at all. We were quickly seated and got to dive into the mouthwatering Michiko chicken plate and the smoky char-grilled kalbi. Both dishes were phenomenal, and I can't wait to order them again!While the service was a tad slow, the delicious food and spectacular views made every moment worthwhile. This place is definitely a gem!

This was a fun place to walk around and enjoy the Farmers Market. It was good that this side of the island was dry. Because back in Honolulu it was raining.It was fun and relaxing to get food either at the farmers' market and/or at the food trucks. It was also enjoyable to sit on the lawn and people watch. The backdrop was gorgeous. My wife and I enjoyed watching some people surf.

Aqua Adventure today! Went with my friends to take their kids to Aqua Adventure obstacle course & they LOVED IT! Tucked behind the boutique, makai side of the LineUp.Pros:-Family friendly ‍‍‍-Something for all ages from keiki to kupuna -Onsite snack shop and bar -Lounge chair seating area (limited umbrella coverage) -Beautiful view of the lagoon Cons:- LIMITED Umbrella coverage If you don't want the CRISPIEST TAN ever , bring sunblock and come swiftly enough to get a lounge chair with an umbrella Lounge chairs are on a first come first serve basis -No Offsite Food or Drink - Small kine priceI think the food is overpriced , I wouldn't hype it up to be "spectacular" but it is satisfying enough after all the fun activities . It's aight ‍{PERSONAL PET PEEVE} some people weren't watching their kids and well -nuff said Yes I listed this as a con but also a Disclaimer so you are prepared even if I was not Please keep the keiki safe and keep an eye on them

I have been to Wai Kai a few times now. We went there yesterday with many of my co workers, and my daughter. The place is so nice. The music, the food, everything about this place is great! Kaena was one of the employees that went above and beyond! This guy was so helpful and helped us all day! Mikey too was so wonderful! Thank you for another epic day at Wai Kai!

Aquaventure review & deets~Keiki Course- Ages 4-6 years old and adult supervision is required. It's a small course..Aloha Course- Ages 7+. Tons of obstacles, jumping platforms, and helpful stairs to get back up onto the floating course throughout.Waterfront cabana- So worth it!! I'm so glad we booked the last cabana because boy was it hot. There were some umbrellas over the beach lawn chairs which were free but they seemed to have been taken before 10! Lockers were $5 each. There is also a transportation option to and from your hotel.Life jackets are required no matter how good of a swimmer you are. They close the course twice for breaks during the 10am-4pm session. It's about 30mins long. There were multiple lifeguards stationed around and throughout the course. I called Wednesday and a kind lady picked up and helped answer my questions. If you're a local, make sure to sign up for the Kamaaina membership ID! Also, when planning and gathering those who RSVP'd, call to ensure they have availability if you have a date set in mind. Sometimes they sell out. We celebrated my son's birthday here with his football friends. The boys had a blast! We picked up lunch & desserts at the Boardwalk Cafe. Time seemed to have flown by and I'm so glad we opted for the 10-4pm session instead of the sunset session 4-6pm. The music was bumping, vibes were great and the weather was perfect, we couldn't have asked for anything more. Hubby and I are already planning our next visit.If there was a con, I would probably have to say the green water. It wasn't as stink as I had imagined on the day we went, but up close, it did have a smell..like rotten eggs.. My aunty said there is a free boat on Thursdays where they inform you about the water filtering in and out, if you're concerned. We'll probably swing by as there are night markets here on Thursdays.

The AquaVenture Park obstacle course fun as an adult -- for about 20 minutes and then I was done. The kids were able to go for hours, but I will say that it grew more and more crowded as the day went on. In the afternoon, there were some very rough older kids who were being very aggressive with a group of nine and 10-year-olds. When we complained to the lifeguards, they talked to them briefly, but really didn't do anything, and it was clear that the lifeguards were paying no attention to what was going on whatsoever.Furthermore, I do not understand how you can have a water activity oriented place that has bathrooms but no changing room so that you end up with these huge lines for the bathroom because everybody is using the bathrooms to change?! It seems really obvious and like something that these guys should get on fixing right away.

We had an amazing time at Wai Kai! The Aquaventure is absolutely worth the price, especially if you're old enough to enjoy the full obstacle course. Make sure to get there before the first break at 12-12:30 to maximize your time. They have two 30-minute breaks from 12-12:30 and 2-2:30. I highly recommend visiting on a weekday to avoid the crowds. I've heard weekends can get so busy that kids have to wait for life jackets--imagine paying $30-$40 just for your kid to wait around half the day!The boardwalk cafe is fantastic with great food at reasonable prices. Although I was shocked that the shave ice is $8, I still wanted to buy two because of how hot it was and how refreshing I knew the shave ice would be.It's the perfect spot for both locals and tourists, and well worth visiting over and over and over again. Next time my husband and I come around, we'll be taking pre-workout and drinking a protein shake because man, that was a workout! Falling will occur, but it's a lot of fun. I suggest bringing a group because it's the craziest game of tag you could play!Don't forget to stop by their Thursday night markets with the most and best local grinds that the west side can offer. Do I think it's better than a waterpark? Honestly, yes. Especially for the price and the simplicity!Overall, Wai Kai is a must-visit! We'll definitely be back.

Hands down the best physical activity on the island for the whole family! Such a wonderful atmosphere and all the employees seem pretty happy. It's good that they added this to the west side of the island, added more jobs and gave some people a fun thing to do. We had a nice drink at the lookout restaurant and watched the surfers try the wave pool. They have pizza you can take out as well for the kids. The time to come is at opening, it's empty and you'll have the whole place to yourselves until about 11am. It can get chilly if the wind picks up, my friend used a spring wetsuit when she goes and it's a smart idea. Everyone going to the obstacle course needs to wear a life jacket as well. I forget how fun it is to just wear a life jacket and just float around, I honestly could have done that all day. It should really be an added attraction, just float. Have a fun time and remember, take it easy! You will injure yourself. It's so funny seeing people slip and slide, it's the best thing. Be safe and respect everyone's space and tip well!

I love the parking availability, market and food trucks, live music, benches, the space to play lawn games and mingle with family and friends, the views of the water from the restaurants as well as the patio and lawn, and just general ambiance. Lovely place. The restaurant foods however, are SO BAD. Every time I try to give them a chance, I am thoroughly disappointed by the cold, flavorless dishes. It's funny too, because the plating/presentations are so nice and look delicious, but taste like a robot with no soul cooked them. I wish I could rate this higher because there is so much potential here and I love the environment. I'll continue to return but I'll stick to the food trucks.

Inconsistent service and food but usually staff is very friendly Views are good if you are near the window otherwise nothing special about the interior We enjoy walking around the property with our dog