Hooters Honolulu

When people think of a Hooters restaurant they probably think they are trashy and tacky, as well as non-family oriented places that guys go to booze it up and stare at boobs. Well, in some ways that is true. It is a tacky, somewhat trashy place. However, that brings a certain charm to the place. As their motto says "Delightfully Tacky, Yet Unrefined". If you have ever been to the one in Honolulu, you may know what I mean.

Hooters of Honolulu is a fun restaurant. I'm just as insecure as the next woman, who would rather her husband not go and eat and stare at the waitress. However, I've noticed that at this Hooters, while the waitresses are definitely very attractive, the guys spend more time eating 911 Hot Wings, drinking beer and watching sports than paying too much attention to the "Hooter's Girls". Not to mention the "Hooters Girls" are too busy making funny faces at the adorable babies in the highchairs to try and steal anyone's husband. I think Hooters and it's girls are definitely a victim of stereotyping. While there may be Hooters and "Hooter's Girls" in other places that fit a skanky stereo type, I have to say that all of the ones that I have been to, especially the one in Honolulu are very family oriented. They love kids and bring them balloons and give them tons of attention. Also, I have heard of women complaining that the waitresses completely ignore the wives and flirt with the husbands. I have never seen this myself. I love the waitresses at Hooters. I have always found them to be extremely friendly. They have always loved interacting with my little boy, ever since he was a baby. Even when I was pregnant they would strike up conversations with me and talk about how great kids are and how old their children were and they would give me advice. You don't often hear great things like that about Hooters.

My husband and I have always found Hooters food to be reasonably priced. I always get the grilled chicken sandwhich with mushrooms and vegetable soup, while my husband gets 911 wings and shrimp. We normally get my son some grilled cheese or a hotdog. The bill is normally around 30-40 dollar so that isn't too bad. Some other great menu options are gumbo, new England clam chowder, curly fries, BBQ sandwiches, fish and chips and lots more. Luckily, they have rolls of paper towels at each table, for those messy hot wings that they are famous for.

Located in the Aloha Tower Marketplace, you can shop at all the specialty shops and then stop by Hooters for a bite to eat. Located right next to the water, you can often opt to sit at an outside table and watch the people doing the conga on the Honolulu Star Cruise ship as it sits in the harbor. Nearby places of interest include The Ala Moana Shopping Center, The state capital, The Iolani Palace Museum and Waikiki.