Cajun spice meets Hawaiian soul at 226 Lewers Street, rated 4.9 stars by over 3,000 guests.
You come to Cajun Crab Waikiki for the crab. You come back for everything else. Tucked on the second floor of the International Market Place on Lewers Street, this spot has quietly become one of the most-reviewed seafood restaurants in all of Honolulu, earning a 4.9-star rating across more than 3,000 reviews. That kind of score doesn't happen by accident.
The concept is simple and deeply satisfying: choose your seafood, pick your sauce, set your heat level, and get ready to eat with your hands. Cajun boil flavors collide with the relaxed, communal spirit of Hawaii in a way that just works. Dungeness crab, snow crab, shrimp, clams, corn, and sausage arrive in a bag slicked with garlic butter or spicy Cajun seasoning, and the table gets loud and happy fast.
This is not a white-tablecloth situation. It is the kind of meal where you tie on a bib, roll up your sleeves, and talk to the strangers next to you because everyone is having the same spectacular time. Visitors from the mainland mix with local regulars, and the energy on any given night feels more like a celebration than a dinner.
The centerpiece of the menu is the seafood boil, built to order. Pick your protein from options like snow crab legs, Dungeness crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster, mussels, or clams. Then choose a sauce: classic Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, or the house Cajun Crab Special blend that combines all three. Heat runs from mild to the kind of spicy that earns you a photo on the wall.
Beyond the boil, the kitchen turns out fried seafood baskets, lobster bisque, hush puppies, and loaded sides like corn on the cob and boiled potatoes that soak up every drop of sauce. Wash it all down with a cold local beer or a tropical cocktail. The menu is built for sharing, so order wide and pass everything around.
Catering and group reservations are available for parties who want to bring the boil experience to a private event. With second-floor seating that looks out over the heart of Waikiki, the setting adds to a meal that already has plenty going for it on its own.
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The restaurant is on the second floor of the International Market Place at 226 Lewers Street, Suite 2F L215, in Honolulu, HI 96815. Look for the escalators inside the market and head up to the dining level.
You choose your seafood (crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster, clams, or a combo), select a sauce (Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, or the house Special blend), and pick your spice level from mild to extra hot. Everything arrives in a bag ready to tear open at the table.
Yes. The casual, hands-on format is a hit with kids, and mild heat options make it easy to accommodate younger diners. The communal style also works great for family groups who want to share several proteins and sides.
Cajun Crab Waikiki is a popular spot, especially on weekend evenings. Calling ahead or arriving early on busy nights is recommended. For larger groups, contacting them in advance about group seating is a good idea.
The menu includes corn on the cob, boiled potatoes, hush puppies, fried seafood baskets, and lobster bisque. Drinks include local beers and tropical cocktails that pair well with the spicy, buttery boil flavors.
Spice levels range from mild (just flavor, no real heat) up to extra hot, which is genuinely fiery. First-timers who enjoy spice usually start at medium or hot. The kitchen takes the heat levels seriously, so order accordingly.
Absolutely. It is one of the most-reviewed restaurants in the Waikiki area for a reason. The location inside International Market Place puts it minutes from the beach, and the experience is a memorable departure from the typical hotel restaurant scene.
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