It's past midnight in Waikiki. You're hungry. And the reality of this strip is that most restaurant kitchens closed an hour ago. The hotel lobby bar might have some overpriced fries, the convenience stores have spam musubi, and a few ramen shops might still be open if you're lucky. But if you want actual food — a real meal, not a snack — your options after midnight in Waikiki are limited. Skybox Taphouse is one of the few spots where the kitchen runs until 1 AM, seven nights a week.
Kitchen Open Until 1 AM, Every Night
This isn't a limited late-night menu with three items. Skybox has a dedicated late-night menu that kicks in at 10 PM and runs until 1 AM. You're getting real food from a real kitchen — not heat lamp leftovers. The full bar stays open until 2 AM, so you've got a solid window to eat, drink, and not feel rushed about it.
That 1 AM kitchen close is consistent. Not "until 1 AM on weekends" or "until midnight on slow nights." Every single night. If you're in Waikiki and hungry after midnight on a Tuesday, Skybox is there for you.
What to Order Late Night
The late-night menu has the highlights from the full menu — the stuff that hits at midnight. Hand-crafted pizzas are the easy call for a group. The Upper-Cut jumbo wings come in Buffalo, Honey Sriracha, or Hawaiian BBQ and are big enough to share or crush solo. Kalua smoked pork sliders with smoked gouda and house BBQ are three bites of exactly what you want after a night out.
The Wisconsin golden cheese curds are crispy, hot, and perfect beer food. Victory fries with truffle oil, garlic, and salt are a step above standard fries. And if you want something more substantial, the Quarterback quesadilla with chicken, peppers, black beans, and blended cheeses is a full meal.
For something on the lighter side, the All-Star fish tacos — crispy fish, corn tortillas, red cabbage, jack cheese, guac, and pico — are fresh enough that they don't feel heavy at midnight.
Late-Night Drinks
The full drink menu runs until 2 AM. House beers on tap include the Skybox Blonde and the Skybox Hazy IPA. Local drafts from Kona, Maui Brewing, and Ola Brew are available by the pint, pitcher, or tower. Signature cocktails are $16 — the Overtime Buzz espresso martini is the obvious late-night pick if you're trying to stay up, and the All Tai'd Up Mai Tai is the move if you're leaning into the island vibe.
If you've had enough alcohol for the night, there are spirit-free cocktails at $9 — the No Huddle Fizz with ginger beer, pineapple, and lime is refreshing without being overly sweet.
Karaoke While You Eat
Karaoke at Skybox runs every night from 9 PM to 2 AM. So your late-night food stop can double as entertainment. The combination of midnight wings and someone doing their best Don't Stop Believin' is a genuinely fun way to end a night in Waikiki. It's become a regular thing for locals and visitors who've figured out that Skybox is where the night keeps going when everywhere else is shutting down.
Why Late-Night Matters in Waikiki
Waikiki's bar scene runs until 2 AM, but the restaurant scene mostly checks out by 10 or 11 PM. That gap — hungry people with nowhere to eat real food — is a real problem, especially on weekends. Skybox fills that gap with a full kitchen, a full bar, and a venue that's actually alive at midnight, not winding down.
Whether you're coming from a show, wrapping up a night out, catching the end of a West Coast game, or just a night owl who eats late, Skybox has you covered.
Getting There
Skybox Taphouse is at 2330 Kalakaua Ave #302, third floor of International Market Place in Waikiki. Kitchen open until 1 AM, bar until 2 AM, seven nights a week. No reservations needed for late night — walk right in. You can also order online for pickup if you want to grab and go.