Moani Waikiki, the late-night live-music bistro on the International Market Place's Grand Lanai, is calling last call at its Waikiki location this weekend after almost five years in business. Owners have invited customers to two nights of farewell celebration on June 12 and 13, promising late‑night sets and special performances. The move winds down a locally focused nightlife spot that helped keep live island music in Waikiki's after‑hours mix.
Final nights announced via social post
In a social post, and in reporting by KITV, the restaurant wrote "from the bottom of our hearts, mahalo, Hawaii," and said it looks forward to celebrating one final time this weekend. The message listed farewell hours from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and named local artist Peni Dean among the performers, according to the report.
Where to go and when
The Waikiki outpost sits at 2330 Kalākaua Ave #312 on the International Market Place's Grand Lanai, according to the restaurant's website (Moani). The mall's store listing also identifies Moani on Level 3 of the Grand Lanai (International Market Place). The restaurant has directed followers to its social channels and site for final‑weekend details and any last‑minute updates.
A local, family‑run operation
Moani expanded into Waikiki in 2021 when it opened at the International Market Place, as covered by Hawaii News Now. The brand began on Oʻahu's west side and still operates a Moani Island Bistro & Bar location in Ka Makana Ali'i, according to local listings (Tripadvisor). That two-location footprint has helped the group mix live music and island‑style food into both Kapolei and Waikiki dining circuits.
What this closure means for Waikiki
Its closing comes as Waikiki's retail and dining landscape continues to shift, with recent high‑profile retail closures and new openings reshaping the tourist corridor. The planned DFS flagship exit, reported by Hoodline earlier this year, illustrates the broader churn along the main drag. For locals who value late‑night music spots, each closure tightens the neighborhood's live‑music options.
Owners have thanked patrons and invited the public to join the final celebrations, with details and any updates posted on the restaurant's official channels. For more information and the latest updates, see Moani's website and the International Market Place listing (International Market Place).
