Polynesian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

"Glad we stopped by for authentic Hawaiian food, but perhaps it's better when dining in because the pig and short ribs, while seasoned well, were a..."

Maverick F

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The Myna Bird Tiki Bar

"The bartender was friendly and polite. Made us a mai tai that was insanely strong but tasted delicious. It had fun glasses and fit in with the vibe..."

Kyle Stimpson-Trout

"Great place to enjoy a cocktail and be entertained by the bartender blowing fire, loved the drink containers Spam Tins, cool..."

Raymond Trout

"Bartenders certainly take pride in their craft. Best mixologists we’ve come across in our Hawaiian travels. If you love your cocktails, this is the..."

Jason Gately

"Great collection of tiki style cocktails to choose from, served in various stylish tiki glasses. Wide variety of rums on hand as well. Service was..."

Rodney Klinger

"Super fun little tiki bar with cocktails that are served in novelty cups/mugs. Kind of cheesy/touristy, but it's in Waikiki, so what do you expect? I..."

Katie Nesbitt

"Bartender from Orlando myna is legit tiki spot wooooo thanks..."

Daniel Messina

"Great cocktails and bar tender. Seth rocks! Fresh..."

Zachary Hansel

"A modern tiki bar which can be found inside the street food hall. Only a small spot, we recommend going in happy hour as the crowds are smaller and..."

Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

"Great bar very unique drinks, excellent lava flow, try three dots and a dash if you're craving something subtle and different, ask for Wade, great..."

Christopher Bonnette

"Great little tiki bar. It's a little weird drinking in what is essentially a mall food court, but that goes away quickly. Quality cocktails and..."

Chris Haines

"The most legit drinks I've been able to find in Waikiki. The bar tender knows his stuff and was even so kind to give me a hand written list of other..."

Scott Cochran

"Great tiki drinks, food court setting isn’t the most authentic but definitely worth..."

Tyler McPheeters

"If you're looking for an authentic tiki bar, this is your place. The Myna Bird has an impressive variety of artfully crafted tiki cocktails,..."

Chris Summers

"Such a well done tiki bar. Bartender was very helpful. She even made our drinks in a Spam can as we requested. Will definitely go..."

Jon Davis

"Great spot. Bartender was attentive and super quick. Drinks were awesome. El Diablo with Mezcal was..."

Jack M

"been in waikiki a week. best cocktails best mixologists hands down Tyler was..."

t b

"Cool themed drinks! Would come..."

Kao Saechao

"This place is awesome! Ask the bartender to surprise you. He made a custom drink and it was..."

Ken Takagi

"Best cocktails in Waikiki! It's the only Mai Tai that actually tastes..."

david kruschke

"It’s a nice place. The only thing is it’s in like a mall food court. It’s not a stand alone place. Still worth going to if you’re okay with..."

Ursula Kindt

Highway Inn Kaka'ako

87/100 (3778 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is the place I take my out of town visitors when they want to try typical Hawaiian food without Luau dinner and show price. The sampler has the..."

Aya Takeuchi

"The tasting platter was fantastic and a great introduction to anyone not familiar with Hawaiian food. Their lomi salmon was also the best I had on..."

Chandreyee Manna

"This place was recommended by our Uber driver and we were glad we stopped by. We wanted authenticity and this was as close to a home cook as it could..."

Vaddana Vutthy

"This is exactly where you need to go for some true Hawaiian flare. Kind staff, and excellent food all the way around. If you like a drink, for..."

Kellie Dougherty

"Overall, the food tasted very good. Kalua pig was very flavourful and I highly recommend pipikaula (beef) as well which was my favourite. I thought..."

Victor Y

"Ate here while on a week long trip to Honolulu. We were actually trying to eat at a brewery not far away but they had a 2 hour wait so we found this..."

Matthew Barefoot

"The fish tacos on taro tortillas are a delightful fusion dish! Lomi salmon as a salsa for it is perfect. The portions are very generous, but you’ll..."

Mark Bramhill

"Great food! Seems to be a spot where many locals go. It can get very busy. Their poi is the real deal - all travelers should try it at least..."

Jon Hsu

"I definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for a meal that's healthy, simple, and/or uniquely Hawaiian. I had lunch here yesterday..."

Zachary Rodriguez

"This is where the locals come to eat. Always a sizable crowd but this place has lots of seats. Food is made fresh and always hits the spot. For any..."

Steven P

The Willows

87/100 (1204 ratings)

"This location is a Grace Bible Church now. I checked it out on Sunday and it was pretty good. Very chill, no church staff getting into your face to..."

googly bear

"Incredible Oasis in the middle of Honolulu. Buffet was tasty. Great options. Service was awesome considering we came close to end of service. Valet..."

Mahei Foliaki

"A1 service, food was perfect and all you can eat!!! MAKE A RESERVATION!! WE DID NOT HOWEVER WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE FIT IN.. the valet guys were..."

Jon Malatino

"Food was delicious. They had a good selection of different local/ Hawaiian food. Great atmosphere. It was clean and nice. They have several..."

Angel Reed

"Food and family: Willows was the perfect place for a quickly organized family lunch. Their buffet has a variety of food so there was something for..."

Xian Lai

"The fact that Willows has been around since the 40's and is still in business tells you a lot about the establishment. I was last here for a project..."

Zak Alsagoff

"We had their Fathers day brunch. Food is soo good and the event was priced well. Service was amazing and even though we got stuck in traffic and was..."

Bri

"parking is very limited and the valet is there on certain days and times. If you can find parking around the neighborhood that would be better. the..."

Justin Ching

"This is what I would define as a great place for family to enjoy the best possible. A great combination of both good service and excellent food. I..."

Josh Udani

"I am devastated this morning upon reading the news that this fabulous establishment will be closing their doors in January. While that news somewhat..."

CJ B

"Took a huge party of 16 to this location and I have to say, very impressed. I will definitely bring more and the variety of choice in their buffet..."

Kama Muti

"The buffet is never disappointing. The options are plentiful and constantly refilled. Our favorite is the Oxtail soup, the Hawaiian food with poi,..."

Adele Aoyama

"Unique atmosphere... Situated right in the middle of what looks to be apartments, but once you walk in you will forget all of that. Buffet has all..."

jason burdon

"We went to my husband’s Company Christmas party here last night and I was sad to hear they would be closing in January. I’m not a big fan of..."

Brenda Young

"Great location for extended family Christmas dinner, accommodating 60 of us. Book early for the holidays as they are busy. Great Hawaiian food..."

Linda Stringer

"The Willows is a Honolulu institution. A beautiful setting for an outdoors restaurant with an all you can eat buffet serving all sorts of Hawaiian..."

Adv Decals

"Definitely one of my family's favorite places to go! It's our first choice for celebrations and get togethers. We always take out of town friends and..."

Kathi Huihui

La Mariana Restaurant & Bar

86/100 (3528 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place, great drinks! The calamari is outstanding! Fun place to catch up with friends! I’ll be..."

Jackie Murphy Frymire

"What a great place to visit. The food and drinks were reasonably priced and the place was super cute. Def would go back..."

Lori A. Flanery Whitaker

"All day 5 stars. The atmosphere the cocktails and the food are real, yummy, perfect and will add happiness to your life. This place not to be..."

Yvette Ponte

"I used to go to this place for the drinks and atmosphere, but I’m now going for the food!!! The combo curry was delicious and the coconut shrimp..."

Scott MacGowan

"Always awesome to go here. Perfect place to wait for someone coming in to or last visit before leaving from HNL, five minutes and you are there,..."

Vern Combs

"I go quite a bit, as the place is close to the airport, & I'm there often. Great ambiance, good food, solid drinks, & friendly service. Top notch..."

Christopher Guest

"This place is a hidden gem. You won’t be..."

Lynn Rogers Pattin

"I just love this place. Like being in old time Hawaii. Food, atmosphere, prices all great. Took some out of town visitors & everyone raved about it..."

Juana Dolim Dahl

"Had dinner there 1/15/18. Great food, attentive waitstaff and a page out of the 50/60’s. Old time tiki bar, nice view of personal pleasure boats...."

Linda J. Johnson-Jenner

"Totally classic spot best place to go landing back on Oahu or before a trip away.. Authentic as it comes for guests to the islands.. Poke broke da..."

Dale Thomson

"Old school Tiki Bar/Restaurant. Great live music and yummy food at great prices. Don’t forget the mai tais and zombies. Make reservations on..."

Robin Freutel Ward

"This is one of those place you find out by word of mouth. Though they essentially made the mai tai famous, you wouldn’t know it based on its..."

Matt Gilley

"Can you say tiki bar? This hidden gem is quite literally hidden in an industrial area north of Waikiki, so we would never have known about it unless..."

CombatCritic

"I went on National Cheeseburger Day and as a Parrothead found it necessary to checkout this place. I started with cocktails and ended with cocktails..."

Mac D

"The best tiki style bar we found in Honolulu (and we visited heaps) La Mariana is the real deal and has history worth reading into. The atmosphere,..."

Hula Jarmusch

"On our trip to Honolulu, we ate here two times. It's an amazingly eclectic piece of Honolulu from the 50's!! I love the decor and the food ain't bad..."

Nikki

"Great ambiance! They have music at 6pm. Really cool place to take..."

Wina

"This was the perfect way to cap off a trip to the island. The atmosphere is a throw back to a sneaky hip Honolulu of old. The people are wonderful,..."

Kansas Matt

"Another 5-O place. Food is great and atmosphere is something right out of Hawaii 5-O. Marina and airport right there just waiting for the deal to go..."

Fat Boy

"Just AWESOME! A MUST go and eat and see!. Perfect way to begin our vacation. Super good Mai Tai's and Zombies. Food was good too.....fantastic..."

Paige1and2

"Looking for a rustic by gone setting. Has to be one of the best kept secret in Honolulu. If you are looking for the non typical tourist place to go;..."

Rehn Nelson

"Beautiful, quaint location. Decent food, great prices. A MUST at least once, before the last ofthe original tiki bars is gone! No need for..."

Danica

"Good food at a great price. You have to be a member to eat there but no hassle to join (free and easy). This is one of the last old Hawaii places..."

Steve Foster

"We were looking for an authentic tiki bar experience and found it. We started with a couple of my ties and the ahi poke was delicious. The fish and..."

Saif

"This is a wonderful hidden gem. The staff are attentive and friendly. The menu is simple but delicious. You cannot beat the ambience of this place..."

Mike Neil

"La Mariana deserves better reviews. The atmosphere is natural a 10 and service was wonderful. Everyone was so nice. As far as food, you just need to..."

Sean Reese

"Fun little bar near the airport. We had a long layover and decided to have some dinner and drinks here. They were out of tuna so most other options..."

Robert Weitekamp

"Our first time back since Covid and the remodel. Gorgeous! Our band Intoxika played here on Monday nights from 2018 till March 2020. Now...there..."

Sheral Graham

"Always stop here to/from the airport because the location on the water and atmosphere are perfect. Just annoying that they were out of Ahi (in..."

brandon dengler

"We ate lunch here today. Last time we were here was Sept 2022 and we weren’t thrilled with the ahi on our salad. However, we asked about it today..."

Roberta Davis

"The Tiki Bar of all Tiki Bar's. If it has been done. It was probably done here first. This place is a must stop. Otherwise, can you really say you..."

G. L.

"Second time here. Staffing is much better. Everything is timely and tasty. We had the Mai Tai, Zombie and Navy Grog to drink. Chips and salsa, then..."

Karen A.

"Great location right on the water. Perfect location to see the sunset. Indoor and outdoor seating. The waterfall table is pretty awesome for large..."

andy a

"The OG spot for tiki drinks. Totally hidden away, but amazing. Don't skip the gift shop - they've got one-of-a-kind tiki mugs by one of the premier..."

Sean McNamara

"Atmosphere and food are two different subjects. Super cool atmosphere. Very classic Tiki feel and the service is great. Super friendly help. The food..."

Rusty M

"Best if old school charm..extremely friendly day staff and great food and..."

guy harshman

"Great original tiki bar a bit off the touristy Ala Moana/Waikiki area. Great drinks, good food reasonably priced and a neighborhood..."

Mike McCormack

"Absolutely fantastic! This place is a true gem. The tiki-themed decor exceeded all expectations and added to the wonderful ambiance. The service was..."

Ginger Ann

"This is a classic Hawaiian spot you have to visit, by the marina, Decor is nice, Cocktails are great, nothing crazy, I had a fish sandwich and..."

Teresa Escobar

"Really fantastic atmosphere with a great view. Good food and good drinks. Very limited parking in an industrial area. Really nice place to catch a..."

Anthony Bachman

Roy's Hawaii Kai

84/100 (2022 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful restaurant for dinner. Amazing food and excellent service. The macadamia nut Hawaiian fish, braised beef short rib, crispy zucchini, and..."

Michal Brichacek

"Lovely setting, great food and very good service. The happy hour deals are excellent! Easy access, lots of parking in the area. If you sit outside..."

Dorota K

"Had a fantastic dinner celebrating an anniversary. The service and food are amazing. We ordered the hamachi Crudo, Ahi 20 roll, Hawaii Kai ocean trio..."

david we

"It was nice to being my dad while he was here visiting. He used to frequent Roy’s in Atlanta when he traveled for work so he really enjoyed Roy’s..."

Ashley Decker

"Went for a personal private event. First on the list was Roy's Dim Sum Appetizer Plate: Sugarland tomato capresse, mushroom arancini, island..."

Phillip Lau

"We decided to host our bi-annual company dinner at this location and we were not disappointed! Carmen, their Private Dinning Coordinator, was so..."

Maria “Izah” Dazo

"Celebrated my birthday at Roy's with my sister. The food, drinks, and service was excellent 👌. I highly recommend this restaurant. The prefix..."

Tau Pupua

"This place is great. We decided to take my parents here for their anniversary and we loved everything. We started with the rainbow crudo, shell-preme..."

Drew Hinkson

"We came for happy hour and you really can’t beat the views and prices. The cocktails were absolutely delicious. Our server and the food runners..."

Alyssa K

"Great food and location. The view is awesome, especially if you sit upstairs. The staff is very attentive and friendly. Everything we had was..."

ANDREA DIXON

"The food and service is absolutely amazing! We had started off with the baby back ribs, fried brussel sprouts, spicy tuna roll and crab cakes. For..."

Jeffery Suen

"Top-notch dining experience. Excellent food. The staff is attentive and the atmosphere is elegant. Bo our server was amazing. Our office has our..."

Stephanie Shelton

"I can't even begin to explain how much my partner and I enjoyed this place. We arrived for our anniversary and were treated to excellent service,..."

Hugo Aguas

"My husband & I celebrated our anniversary here and had a good experience. Waiter noticed our table was a little wobbly and tried to stabilize it with..."

Natasha C

"We had the best dining experience at Roy’s on our honeymoon! We sat outside and enjoyed sunset over the ocean! Our servers were attentive and..."

Jennifer Witzki

Roy's Waikiki Beach

84/100 (5903 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"← Blue Water Shrimp and Seafood Market – Ala Moana (Hawaii 2019): Amazing Garlic Shrimp and Seafood. Roy’s Waikiki: Classic Pacific..."

Penny And Rusty

"Had the $45 sunset menu. Great value for money. The main is really entree size however by the time you eat all 3 courses you will be full anyway!..."

Kooka

"We dined at Roy's our first night in Honolulu. We asked for a table outside. There is some street noise, but people watching and the sea breeze make..."

Nayna Raizada

"We arrived late on a holiday weekend evening, because we had been let down by another restaurant. We were found a table in the bar. We skipped..."

Chauhan Reviews

"We had such great experience dining at Roy's Waikiki. It was really busy on a Friday night when we walked in and was advised there will be at least..."

Jolene Lim

"One of our favorite, if not the favorite, meals from vacation was at Roy's Waikiki. We made reservations for a Friday evening before we left..."

Yum Yum Pgh

"Roy's was a delight. The sushi and crab cakes were fantastic. The short ribs were tremendous. Service was great. Nice room. Good value. Would..."

Dom Rowe

"We have many Roy's locations in California so I'm already a fan. I figured why not try a Roy's that's actually in Hawaii (hints the name: Roy's..."

Rayshawn Williams

"Very nice place. We did the tasting menu, which was 3 courses for $50 or so. Everything was really nice and the service was great. Really enjoyed..."

Sara Frimodig

"This is a restaurant we always try to visit at least once when we are in Waikiki. There are a handful of these restaurants, each offering a little..."

Stu

"“We had selected the tasting menu it was so cheap. $40 or so. Fantastic value and amazing food. The tuna was so fresh. I hadn’t tried the main..."

Postcards From Peta

"Best overall dining experience on a recent trip to Honolulu. Every aspect was very good and the food delicious. We had Roy's Beach-walk Canoe..."

Deno

"The best dinner I have had in Hawaii , Great Patio seating , efficient and well informed staff, great drinks and delicious food , a special mention..."

Rajeev Nangia

"Well Prepared Food & Great Service. Roy's is priced for an upscale experience, but does not really get there. It's still a great restaurant with..."

Eating Out

"Extremely family friendly! Dined on patio with our 12 month old and they brought him complementary plate of celery, carrots, apple slices and two..."

Aatalcorn

"Best meal we had in Honolulu.loved the pre fix..."

TothTravels

"Amazing food in this gem of a place. Everything we ordered was very tasty and perfectly cooked. The beef rib is a standout. Special mention to our..."

Mark

"Food OK. We liked Roy's OK but not as much as other top restaurants in Honolulu. Everything tasted fine but, with the exception of the pork belly..."

InRegina2

"Great sushi. Finally some decent food in Waikiki. Was presently surprised as I thought this might be yet another tourist trap. The sushi was..."

Tasha

"Perfect Hawaiian Asian fushion Wow!. I ordered a crisy eggplant and quinoa dish from a secret veggie menu. It was delightful- eggplant was crispy and..."

Chef John Smith

"It never disappoints. Great sushi and nice local..."

Bonnie Carawan

"Great seafood. Crab cakes were the best we've ever had. Lava cake also good. Atmosphere outside much better than inside. Service not as good as the..."

RoseW

"Good for a treat. Fun location just off the beaten path of the beachfront. Hip, upscale - including prices, but the food was..."

Nhbrowns

"Haven for a Vegan Looking for Fine Dining. Waikiki is full of great vegan options, but if you're looking for a fine dining experience, especially one..."

Neil Gaudet

"Wow! I mean WOW!!. Was the 45 minute wait worth it? Oh yeah, well worth it. Had an insanely fantastic dinner last night. Our service impeccable. My..."

FTW

"Loved it. We have Roy's in Chandler (AZ), but had to go to the original. The food was fantastic. Seafood was fresh and prepared well. Fantastic..."

FoodDude

"Unbeatable. Wait staff was exceptional; food was amazing. Try the ribs appetizer - a large portion of deliciousness. Be sure to order the chocolate..."

Cvolpe.email

"Roy's does fish very well. Seared on the outside, medium rare, but the sauces are what's really special. I had the beachwalk trio this time. The ahi..."

Gingerlily

"Enjoyable. We stopped here at lunch and had five appetizers between us. Just enough food and it was..."

Sara Thomas Graham

"Love love it..."

Narcisa Boddie Johnson

"The ono last night was incredible. My guests filet was perfect. The goat cheese bread pudding topped it all off!! Ken led the team servicing our..."

JMinMemphis

"Roy's Lewers Street. Great location,excellent seafood,reasonably priced and outdoor tables and..."

Maria H Pendall

"Unbelievable food and service. We were blown away by our experience at Roy's. We arrived for our reservation and were shown to the lounge..."

Michael Futter

"Must eat here at least once while in Waikiki.. What is there to say other than its Roy's in Waikiki. The sauce complimenting the cuisine here is..."

LNguyen

"Great Food, Great Service!. I took my wife here the last full night we were in Honolulu a couple of weeks ago, and I gotta say, this was the..."

ZenChef

"Can't go wrong here. I've never been let down by Roy. Thanks..."

Gary P.

"So Good!. The service was fantastic if not the best we have ever had! The app "canoe for two" was an awesome start to the meal followed by filet..."

PrairieNess

"Bit of an odd location but worth the drive. This is the orginal Roy's - and worth the trip - wait staff are very helpful and eager to please - food..."

Anja

"Always good.. We eat at Roy's everywhere we get the chance. The food is consistently good and the chocolate souffle' is consistently to-die-for...."

Luly

"Great as always!. We had a 3 hr layover in Honolulu. Took a cab to Roy's, didn't have much time by the time we got there. The wait staff was SO..."

Vangie Larkin

"Simple Choice. There is always impeccable seafood preparation and service at Roy's which makes returning sooo..."

The Food Carpenter

"Make no mistake, this team has got it together. Front of the house and back of the house are on their A game. Great food and great service make for a..."

Curtis Falkenberg

"Food was excellent! Service was superb. Ambiance was fantastic. Highly recommend eating..."

Elitelove

"Great food and great service. Staff is friendly and very..."

Keith Anderson

"Fantastic. Crab cake appetizer, goat cheese/macadamia nut salad and macadamia-crusted opah all excellent. Service likewise above average...."

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"Loved the local flare in a fine dining..."

Jess_because

"Different flare than your ordinary chain restauraunts. Reservations needed to eat outside. Price fixe menu with Atlantic Samon very good. The service..."

Terry

"Fantastic fusion food. Great service and equally great wine and food selection. Some of the best fine dining on..."

Chris O

"The Best Ever!. Such a wonderful experience. We wanted to go to a nice restaurant, since it was our second to last day in Oahu. Roy's was able to..."

HapaGirl

"Awesome. Great service and very good food. The spare rib appetizer is a..."

Rubio

"With most of the hotel food prices bring outragous Roys is the first stop! And the last stop.. Unriveled service food is 5 star and it's truly the..."

Jonni A.

"Awesome Food & Service. I have to tell you the bartenders out side bar are an asset to Roy's. They cook there Opakapaka to perfection its a little..."

Kalani Souza

"As a special treat I actually met with Felice at Roy’s in Waikiki on my first evening in town enjoying an amazing meal of Hawaiian style Misoyaki..."

Kim Kelly - Liv Life

"According to Roy's, they create Asian dishes with European techniques. If you've been to Nobu, Roy's is along the same..."

Tummy Points

"Not sure why American's are into this whole Asian Fusion cuisine, but when it's done right, it's delicious. For a chain, this restaurant is really..."

Wendy

"After visiting Mama's Fish House in Maui three years ago, we didn't think anything could come close. Let me tell you, Roy's comes pretty close! I've..."

Foodhogger

"Roy's Waikiki is an amazing restaurant! This was our first visit to Roy's Waikiki; we've been visiting Waikiki for over 30 years. Our so encouraged..."

Ric Listella

"I’m visiting Hawaii with my family and this wasn’t a typical place we would pick to eat but definitely a great experience. The food was..."

Lakosha Lavia

"I will start saying that I’m not a big fan of fancy food, so you shouldn’t consider this review if you like a good “quality” meal. That being..."

Ivan Borges

"This place was superb. The portions are generous and the unique flavors and savory combinations were so thrilling to eat that it felt like a true..."

Savanna Carpen

"My family had a wonderful time. Definitely made our last night in Hawaii more memorable. I’m so glad I took my parents here. We did the prifix 3..."

Elena Ock

"Beautiful restaurant right at the corner of Seaside. Great place to celebrate a special occasion. They use nothing but fresh ingredients. The..."

Richard Lee

"Top notch restaurant! If you want an upscale dining experience in Waikiki, this is the place for you. The amazing food is topped still by the..."

April Fleming

"I've had great fish at a lot of fancy restaurants, but I've never had fish like this. The hibachi salmon and the macadamia nut crusted Hawaiian fish..."

Jeremy Horvath

"A very famous restaurant with a lot of people. It said on the Internet that reservations are required, but in fact it should be possible without..."

Linxi Lu

"Overall not bad, but definitely on the pricier side with a few hiccups in food prep. One thing to note, depending on the dish you ordered, you had a..."

Allan Ng

Tiki's Grill & Bar

84/100 (15276 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the lettuce wraps on the bar menu... delicious and very filling. My husband had the calamari steak, he said it was a winner..... ohhhhh and..."

Kylie Jane Noakes

"I just arrived in Hawaii yesterday and so far I have found my favorite place. Everywhere I travel to, I look for good drink and good food..."

Michael Asbury

"We were on a family vacation with 6 kids 16 and older. We went here on several occasions for lunch and dinner and even one evening after our oldest..."

Jack Gray

"We were there June 23, they had a team of staff taking care of us, excellent service, great atmosphere and mixed drinks were the best; their plates..."

Cesar Cordova

"Friendly service and great entertainment. Would highly recommend this..."

Rhiannon Michelle

"Great view of Waikiki beach, great service and great food! Pulled pork sandwich is really good and fries as well...."

Rich Colton

"Had a wonderful family experience with great food. The drinks were in cool take away glasses & the deserts were fantastic! We were a large group,..."

Connie Wilson

"Great experience, we didn’t have a reservation but managed to be seated as a walk-in after a 5 minute wait. Our server (Jason) was very awesome and..."

R Singh

"Visit: November 2023 The food was alright, more or less average. The prime rib was huge though, if you're looking for a lot of food. Food is also..."

Daniel Tran

"Located in the heart of Honolulu, this restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. With its breathtaking view of the beach, patrons are..."

E Mirg

"I am updating my review as our experience this time has been nothing but perfect. We’ve been to Tiki’s several Thank you for such amazing..."

Krystina Rossworm

"The service was great, the environment also great. They had a guy playing live music and singing he was very good. The food was also good good..."

Miguel Munevar

"Amazing location at the end of Waikiki Beach. Second floor open air overlooking the beach. The staff was super friendly, the drinks were really good,..."

Greg Schmickle

"Very nice restaurant on Waikiki, live music and great cocktails. On the cocktail menu you can get free novelty jugs with special cocktails so look..."

Rob London (RJ)

"Nice place, lively but not too wild. Live band and open air seating made it perfect. Service was friendly, attentive, quick, and accurate. Food was..."

Jeremy Cook

"The food, service, and atmosphere are on point here. No matter what we tried, we failed to be disappointed. The staff is super attentive, but not..."

Ker em

Hawaii's Favorite Kitchens

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Excellent quality Hawaiian grill food next to a busy and popular drive-in, location has its own parking available and has a shave ice bar attached as..."

Dario Garcia

"Incredible spot for some local Hawaiian food - I expected good food, but was blown away with how good it was. You can get a little bit of everything..."

Jarrad Wilson

"Inside this location is Shimazu Shave Ice. This place has some of the best shave ice in town with some of the lowest prices for sure. They only..."

Charlie Te

"No frills plate lunches, poke, sandwiches, and shaved ice. Good quality food, friendly staff, and within walking distance of Waikiki. Definitely..."

Matt Orbach

"Not that special but good food. Personally like the spicy sauce comes with the rotisserie chicken. Free car parking right in front is a bonus even..."

Blu Phone South Korea

"We got the kids sized shave ice. Tasted great and it was around $7 Huge as you can see in the..."

Siobyan Beale

"Addictive ... I got a waffledog (side) for my kid and chill. Since I am avoiding gluten,I had their chili w rice. So yummy ... and my kid..."

Kaz M

"Huge! Huge! Shave ice, smooth ice, delicious flavors not overly sugary. Yum!! Definitely returning! Photos are small..."

Rita Clark

"Favorite place to get shaved ice. Definitely bang for your buck. One thing to suggest is to visit earlier in the day, as they can run out of toppings..."

Edmond Chong

"Really good and simple poke bowls. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. Has a fast food vibe to it. Don't expect a proper restaurant..."

Jakob L

"Shimazu Shave Ice is what Matsumoto's used to be. Great price for a large portion. Their syrups actually taste like the real fruit, especially their..."

Thackery Santiago

"Best shaved ice we had during our trip to Hawaii! We tried the shave ice + mochi and it was the best decision ever. They have so many flavors to..."

Laura G

"Went to Rain Bows; as usual parking lot was full. Went next door; plenty of easy parking. They have Rain Bow chili plate. It was awesome! Huge..."

Don Mueller

"Take out orders only due to Covid-19. Limited menu selection. Ordered the regular & spicy poke bowl. Hubby ordered the breaded chicken. Everything..."

Nell

"Bummed that it’s takeout only but my friend had the roasted chicken and it was a huge serving and tasted really good! I had the garlic shrimps..."

Hazel Mah

"Great selection of all the best Hawaiian foods! I got the poke and the North Shore style shrimp, and it was..."

Jeffrey Chiang

"Went to the Shaved Ice place inside. Best Japanese style shaved ice🍨. So good, with a arrange of flavors. Totally recommend this spot especially..."

J R

"Chicken and shave ice . the food is from Rainbow Drive in. The shave ice seems to be independent of the drive in but do not quote me on that i..."

Miles Nomura

"We love Rainbow drive in and the shave ice place. Shave ice is cash only. But they have delicious flavors and add ons like ice cream, mochi, and..."

Kate Rodriguez

Haili's Hawaiian Foods

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friends and I really wanted to try local, traditional Hawaiian food. While we understand it might be hard to do, we did feel that this restaurant..."

Yao Hong Kok

"Tried the pork kalua bowl, but felt that it didn't have much flavor. Came to try Hawaiian food and I'm sure it's pretty authentic, just I guess not..."

Vincent Lin

"One of the last real Hawaiian food restaurants around. The food is ono. The kind of place that the cook comes out to talk story with whoever ordered..."

J Kainoa Tabar

"After a week of disappointments at the highly rated eateries around Waikiki, this place hit the mark. The food was great and the service exceptional...."

Marc Lefkowitz

"5 stars only because I can't put 7. Best Hawaiian food ever in our trip. The owner comes out and tell u about the plates you've chosen. Fresh fish...."

alessandra finotto

"I stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around, and the ambiance of the place drew me in. One can pick out a local family run restaurant by its..."

Theodore Slagle

"We visited Hawaii for the first time and this place is where we had our first Hawaiian food. The staffs were very helpful and patiently explained to..."

Portia Kuo

"If you are in Waikiki you have to make your way over here. Food was out of this world. Tasted the other dishes my family ordered and it was all..."

Morgan Riley

"An actually native owned Hawaiian food place. Searched high and low for local/native places to eat. Don't let the appearance fool you. The food was..."

Azalea Paredes

"What not to love on Hawaiian food? HHF is on my foodielist since last year. Though we pass by this eatery multiple times already I really don’t..."

Juander Bandit

"Some of the best authentic Hawaiian food I've ever had. Good laulau, adobo, haupia. Everything was amazing. They're so sweet and nice. Only issue is..."

Mike W

"Love the food!! The fried ahi belly was..."

Rongrong Chen

"Ate here often when I lived on Oahu. I come by for a Big Kahuna plate EVERY time I'm back on the island. Great Hawaiian food, and GREAT people that..."

Brett Lopez Robinson

"We are in Honolulu for our wedding anniversary. We are staying in Waikiki. We asked a friend who moved here where we should go to get an authentic..."

Sonya K

"Haili’s welcomed us with open arms! It didn’t feel like a restaurant, it felt like have an amazing lunch with your family members! Awesome..."

C H

"I have been going to Haili's Hawaiian Foods from when they were at Farmer's Market near Ward Avenue in the 1970s. Afterwards they moved to Kapahulu..."

Paul Louie

"Quickly becoming one of my favorite places for local food. Beef stew, laulau, poke, Haili's has it all. The quality of food is great and you can tell..."

Alex Petrescu

"We're Hawaii regulars and Haili's is a must visit every time. Amazing Kalua pork. Amazing everything and super nice..."

Daniel Luna

"Great home style food. Lovely service. Kalbi ribs are 10/10. Really worth a visit for traditional Hawaiian..."

Oisin McGrath

Young's Fish Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Laulau is the best here! Poi was fresh and poke was ono!!! Was not impressed with kalua pig. Go early because they run out of stuff by dinner time...."

Wendy “Ohana Images by Wendy”

"A down to earth local lunch place. What the food lacks in presentation it more than makes up for by being delicious and hearty. The beef stew is..."

David Haddon

"Older and a little run down this place is the real deal! Great Kalua Pork! Service is moms and pops but friendly and what it should be for the..."

Relish Company

"Best spot on Oahu for Hawaiian food, the pipikaula is very good, as well as the laulau and kalua pork. it’s connected to a shopping center too, so..."

Rafe Bar

"For realz, my favorite Hawaiian food place. It's always between the big Al's bento or the beef stew plate. Either way, no can go wrong. If you never..."

Iceman

"Hawaiian food approved by Hawaiians! Never had anything less than perfection from Young’s. It’s our go-to spot when we need some good lau lau...."

Leann

"Been coming to Young's Fishmarket for years now! I am always happy to spend money here because the food is really good with pretty fast service but..."

Jody Franks

"DELICIOUS LOMI SALMON! Can say that they have best lau lau and beef stew. Service was fair, staff always seems angry about working here and they take..."

Jeremy Goo

"When I lived on Oahu. This was one of my favorite spots to eat at after a day at the beach with friends. NOW, Whenever I go home I have to stop here..."

Lei

Mel On

"Everytime I'm at home Young's is a must. Awesome Hawaiian food. My favorite is the Big Al's Bento (Rice or Poi, Kalua Pig, Mini Lau Lau, Pipikaula..."

Chanel Mitchell

"The food was wonderful. This was my first time experiencing Hawaiian food. I absolutely loved it..."

Shanta L

"Amazing! We enjoyed Kalua pork, Lau lau, and poke. All items were exceptionally delicious..."

JCAL Mobile Locksmith

"My family grew up on Young's Fish Market Hawaiian food. The laulau had a generous amount of pork and just the right amount of luau leaf to complement..."

John Tamagawa

"Pipikaula is so delicious. This place is a must go when visiting..."

Sunny Lin

"I was looking for a local seasoning salt and this was the ONLY place I found it. Please support local business. We've lost too many..."

Toddi Nakagawa

"I never knew Turkey TaiLS EXISTED until I grubbed on them at Youngs fish market. the grape leaf with chicken inside was also amazing! the beef was..."

Cero Grubs

Kani Ka Pila Grille

81/100 (1718 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was a real 5* dining experience. The food was absolutely wonderful (be warned though the portions are huge). The servers were super friendly..."

Rich Loffman

"Amazing food, we ordered off the lunch menu for dinner and it was delicious. The fish tacos and chicken burgers are so good. Amazing service as well...."

Lily Crooks

"Not a single Saturday night better than Kani Ka Pila Grill. The live music by Ho'okena, drinks are amazing and food is top notch. Pineapple Creme..."

Joeyaynn Makale'a Martinez

"Rory at the bar is great. Our server was ok. Get the Ahi Tuna nachos and the garlic bread. Super yum. Live music and the wife of one of the older..."

Shilaan Said

"Came in with low expectations and the food was surprisingly good. The fish tacos and killer bread were fantastic and fresh! The nachos were fine (a..."

Dan Smitley

"Food is pretty good and they have live music every night, which makes the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant much better. The restaurant is at the..."

Maria

"Just Excellent. We went back 3 days in a row for lunch - fish tacos, poke bowls, and ahi nachos were all delicious. It's expensive (poolside in..."

Courtney Platts

"The Hawaiian music was hands down the best part. The band was so friendly and there were hotel guests getting up and dancing hula while the band..."

Matt Beauchamp

"Live authentic Hawaiian music pulled this rating to 4*. Got recommended by locals as one of the only places with authentic Hawaiian live music, which..."

Elisha Verhaar

"The rib sliders and crab wraps were well prepared, fresh and tasty. Very nice open air atmosphere just off the beach. Solid device. Would eat here..."

Philip Kincade

"The service was friendly and prompt with both drinks and food. The music of Ho'okena was beautiful, and the overall atmosphere was perfect. Needs..."

Nohea Leopoldo

"Came here on Saturday and sat at the bar. The service was great! I had the ahi and avocado poke (as a bowl), my husband had some kind of fish..."

Kayla Pruitt

"Food and service are great. Open air dining is always a favorite in Waikiki. Make a reservation, though waits aren’t long. Live music nightly is..."

Mary Quintrall

"Live music every night, delicious food and great..."

Anna Vakulchyk

"We had our breakfast here and we ordered the pancakes and Island breakfast. This is a poolside restaurant. The waiter is very nice and accommodating...."

Ysha Laus

"Great cocktails by the pool. Good food. They have live music every night and so the ambience is good whether you're taking a dip in the pool or just..."

Piyush Nigam

Rainbow Drive-in

81/100 (10859 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really good fast food. Ask for the plate lunch. Two scoops white rice (don't forget to ask for gravy), 1 scoop macaroni salad and entre. I..."

James Settles

"Great place, a little busy but worth it. We Had the rainbow classic burger, loco moco, saimin and tater tots. Good prices, not much of a wait for the..."

Nicole Raquel

"I enjoyed the mixed plate and my husband loved the loco moco plate. Great food for an even better price. It was nice to get away from the overpriced..."

Amanda Bowling Johnson

"I ordered the corned beef hash and it was the best I ever had. The gravy was so rich but complimented the corned beef perfectly. I wanted to try more..."

Melissa Ann

"The Mix Plate never disappoints. The cashier happily throws in 2 forks as the portions are generous. Small extra charge for a large glass of water...."

Chris Fraser Espiritu

"It takes a lot for me to give all 5 stars, but Rainbow’s never fails me. Despite the fact they charge extra for “GAO” (gravy all over) that..."

Thomas Craig Kawa'ali'i Pang

"Before I went on vacation I asked a few of my friends who vacationed on Oahu where can I go to get good Hawaiian food. Without any hesitation they..."

Victoria C. Torres

"Whenever we go to Oahu this is always a place where we have to go!! The service and food is always amazing!! Can’t wait to go back..."

Kim Cordeiro Pico

"Best good on Oahu! Great flavor! Mix plate was..."

Kristy K. Thorson

"Absolutely delicious 😋 we love this spot. You get a big plate of quality food for a good..."

Sergio Martinez

"Fastest loco moco on earth...guinness books of world record worthy.....and the quality was..."

Gordon Heath

"So good - a must try when you visit Oahu. The chicken, bbq beef & Mac salad is..."

Courtney Giles Wilkinson

"This place is sooooo good !! We have walked here twice now and it is worth the..."

Junior Roberts

"Awesome. Family of 3 ate for cost of a burger in Waikiki. Mac salad has too much mayo, but perfect other than..."

Lancey Boros Cowan

"All is yummy 😋 we order mix plate, loco moco, chicken & gravy and chicken sandwich. Plates are big you can..."

Anel Galvez

"Delish! I was looking for authentic and I found it! Mixed plate was..."

Stephanie Thomas

"Totally recommend the boneless chicken w/ gravy! I ate it all before I was able to take a pic of it...."

Bridgette Love Gupit Jopanda

"Growing up in Kapahulu, Rainbows Drive-In has always been my favorite. Rainbow Royal & Slush Float Still taste the..."

Trisha Yasuda

"Good ‘local’ food with large portions and priced right. Boneless Chicken and Teri beef also my..."

Gerald Shintaku

"I’ve always loved eating there and always very good and staff nice..."

Dennis Diffee

"Overall was a really good place to get cheap tasty dinner!! No drive in service anymore but the service was straight forward - walk up to the window..."

Shaeleigh Fogarty

"If you want to eat like a local come here!! The chicken is delicious and the portions are huge!! Great bang for your buck. I always come here on my..."

Tarah Ward

"I feel bad giving such an iconic place 4* but I'd be lying if I said I enjoyed my food that much. I got the mix plate which had beef, chicken, and..."

Alvina Waseem

"We stopped to pick up a souvenir at the gift shop so I cannot speak of the food. The Drive-In has a small parking lot with outdoor (picnic table)..."

David Schöen

"Was excited to try some local food and we were not completely disappointed. I ordered the Loco Moco and was given a lot of food! It’s definitely..."

Perla Flores

"A must visit for Honolulu! The food was fantastic, with all sizes and price points. The Loco moco is a must, loved the gravy, and the pork was tender..."

Sara Ochs-Swingley

"First place to eat after landing on the island. The food never disappoints. Chilli moco plate was delicious!!! Staff was friendly as usual. My sister..."

Josue Rivera

"This place is a must go to if you are in Oahu. It’s a little bit further inland from Waikiki but no more than a 10 minute walk from the main..."

Tejinder Gill

"Went here for lunch with the fam. The service was fast and the food was good. The shoyu chicken was very flavorful. The portions were also huge; so,..."

Jim Hobby

"Everyone seemed to recommend this spot and it definitely was worth the visit! At Rainbows we ordered at the counter and brought it over to outdoor..."

Matthew Wu

"This place is always busy! They had 3 cash registers taking orders, yay!! We got our favorite local comfort food and ate to our hearts content..."

Dayna “Mahea” K

"Another Hawaiian original. Another must stop when in Honolulu. Nowadays. It's seems that almost every first meal off the plane is a cheeseburger. Or..."

G. L.

"First off - food was delicious and served surprisingly fast with the long lines of people. Parking is a challenge. So is seating, so maybe don't get..."

George Allred

"Foodie heaven in Hawaii, Rainbow Drive-In is where the locals go to enjoy. 62 years of exceptional food n service, it is regularly visited by..."

AMAR TRIVEDI

Aloha Table Waikiki

81/100 (2416 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"Amazing! The service, the food, and the drinks were spot on. I came alone and felt so welcomed by the staff. Thank..."

Kenya Cooper

"Just all out amazing, if you’re looking for a local place to eat. This is definitely must..."

Bryan Frank

"Longtime favorite spot. To me they serve my kind of comfort foods such as Loco Moco, Pasta, Curry’s etc. Always friendly service and always..."

Tao E Miller

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Mugiko Kajiyama

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Hiroyuki Kudou

"Sweet corn & shrimp mac & cheese---so delicious Great service & even better food. Don't forget the custard for..."

Bernice Ferguson

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Hitomi Sugiyama

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瀧川豊

"All dishes I tasted in this restaurant was delicious..."

Corinne Nutty

"こちらのオックステール最高です！これを食べに来るだけでもハワイに行く価値大です( ^ω^..."

Atsushi Ishikawa

"Great food and phenomenal service! Dropped by here spontaneously on a Friday night for dinner with family. We had a baby and toddler in the group..."

Kel S

"This place was simply beautiful. Felt so tucked away and romantic. Have a good couples package! And the waiter was so sweet to give us..."

Eden Bright

"At first, we were hesitating to try this place but WOW! This place was exactly what we've been wanting for Loco Moco and the service was spectacular...."

Mandy H.

"These guys are absolutely amazing! We were a large group of 55 and they accommodated us with clear communication the entire process of the way. The..."

Aaron Pang

"Such a great find here in Waikiki!! Was looking for a hole-in-the-wall gem, and this is it. Welcoming staff, chill atmosphere, delicious drinks, and..."

Savana Phillips

"We hosted a 55-person party for our post-wedding brunch, which was almost the entire restaurant. Aloha Table was the best option as it was a fun and..."

Elisa Lou

"The restaurant needs a deep clean - took away from the ambiance. Food wise, the beef short ribs and salad were great. The other food was..."

Fh P

"Walking distance from Aloha Oasis hotel. Casual spot. Reservations accepted. Choice of indoor and shaded outdoor seating. Phenomenal original loco..."

Becky

"The Vegan Loco Moco was amazing! The sauce and patty were perfect together and absolutely delicious. I also loved the refreshing small sides next..."

Jenny Hwang

"Updated Review from September 2023: *Highly recommend a reservation to avoid a long wait. There were a lot of people waiting and we walked past all..."

Amanda C

"A fun time. My husband and I had a good time here. It was really busy so do make reservations. Delicious 😋 LocoMoco. Wonderful fresh salad. Large..."

Elsy Chow

Poi Bowl

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’m not a local so can’t judge the food very well but it definitely tasted good. For a food court vendor the taste was very good, and felt..."

Timmy Kyaw

"Just landed with my family from the mainland, and headed straight to Poi Bowl, the best, most ono food and service. Been doing this for ages. Thank..."

Pamela Yoon

"The cabbage with pork is really flavorful, a bit too oily and salty, but not a deal breaker. I actually ordered a medium one of it for lunch and..."

Sihui

"In the heart out the Ala Moana mall food court, you'll find a great local favorite,Poi Bowl. Authentic dishes to satisfy the thirst for local food. I..."

Marcus Phillips

"If you want to try some genuine Hawaiian dish(at least for tourist ) please try this! Their burger steaks (loco mock), pork laulau and the squid..."

Ralph

"Was pleasantly surprised that this place serves breakfast. They're one of the few stores that are open early & serves breakfast so they're kinda..."

Arlene Tokuda

"In the midst of the sea of patrons and Ala Moana Center's food court, I found kind counter help, patient in helping a non-local order her first..."

Tami McBryde

"Food was delicious and authentic af!!! Omg...I'm glad I did my homework and found this place. In a mall full of food this place stands out. Kalua..."

Lou Grizzy

"Generous portions, well priced but most importantly, delicious. The pork and chicken, were on point! Don't get dissuaded by the food hall, this is..."

Talid Jalbout

"The chicken Laulau is great! This place has local Hawaiian food like kalua pork, lomilomi salmon, Poi etc. So if you're up for some good local food...."

Will Haglelgam

"Pork Lau Lau and Squid Luau with rice and macaroni. ..."

Jer Espe

"Ordered a large order of Kalua Pig. It taste amazing, this is my new favorite. My next visit I'll order the BBQ..."

Tan H

"Seriously my go-to place whenever I’m craving Hawaiian food. Their servings are very generous and the food is always on point! Highly..."

Sharon Kim

"Loved the kalua pork. Super good with..."

Thu Dang

"BBQ Chicken was amazing. For a food court it’s everything I expect and..."

Alex Harvey

"Got the hamburger steak, super ono!! This place been here from way back. I remember coming here from high school..."

Darryl Ikeda

"What a treat. Green mushed veggies with squid that reminds of saag paneer (India) Sliced greens around pork and butter fish that hints of Sakumawiki..."

Keith Alverson

L & L Drive-inn

Wheelchair Accessible

"kalua pork is good. Shrimp, fish, and burger looked to be frozen. If not, they still appear that way. People super..."

Thomas Gordon

"We were looking for something Hawaiian and came across this place. I am so glad we found it! The food was absolutely amazing. The flavors were just..."

Manny D.

"Really a hole in the wall location being inside of a golf club, but the food does not disappoint. I was very surprised by the quality. The portions..."

konst mos

"First time in Hawaii and first food spot in Hawaii. Wasn’t bad at all. Definitely a good place to try. I had the bbq mix and seafood combo. Both..."

E.F Motivation

"Wow! Absolutely delicious BBQ chicken plate with mac salad and rice for an amazing low price! Massive portion of chicken. Located inside the golf..."

Wendell Harness

"For my family's 4th restaurant experience, we saw people carrying a cup that said this restaurants name and a to go cup. In our hotel's hot tub, we..."

The Trustful One Peyton Cash

"Shrimp was delicious. Nice sticky rice. The macaroni was quite bland. Huge portion of fried chicken! (Food pictured was large plate for..."

Miranda Haffner

"This place was a nice surprise. Looking to get off the tourist path by foot we walked over and found this little delight in the golf course. Very..."

Jo Douglas

"Favorite is the chicken katsu with double mac. Definitely more portions than the CA location ones I've been to. Located at a golf course and serves..."

Channing Kinzey

"It’s a cold windy and rainy day was craving beef stew, didn’t realize there is an L&L at the golf course. This worked out perfect, close to..."

Pono Guerrero

"Food was delicious and the waitress was very pleasant and fast. The chicken was so tender and juicy, fried rice was probably the best I've ever..."

Aimee' Myers

"Awesome golf course view and lots of free parking! ⛳. Excellent food, great service, cheap prices, and they serve alcohol! Best L&L Hawaiian BBQ..."

Romerico deLeon

"Got delivered and they were very quick. The food was pretty average..."

Melissa Atwood

"L&L is a guilty pleasure of mine every time I come to Hawaii. I enjoyed my meal very much but the menu is rather limited compared to what their..."

Filip Galiza

"The mapo tofu best food I've had all year at a..."

Zhi Xian Lu

"So the prices were great considering the location and next to the gulf course. The only complaint, is Atmosphere, it has a nice bar on the wall but..."

Joshua Glock

House Without A Key

78/100 (11062 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"I never write reviews but in this case I must say this was the best ending to the most memorable day of my life. The love of my life and I got..."

Chichi Brennan

"It was an excellent Friday evening with great company, good food, and memorable entertainment. Sitting near the ocean does something to the soul. I..."

Gloria Kay-Gouveia

"This place did not disappoint!! The cocktails were good and our meals were delicious! The Hawaiian dancer and band were very good and entertaining...."

Bobbie Zaleski Tivnan

"Such a lovely restaurant! Our waitress, Melissa, was sweet and attentive. The food was exceptional! Great Pina Colada! We started with coconut..."

Dora Bibb Poland

"My favorite to place to take family & friends awesome breakfast buffet fresh juice nice atmosphere & mesmerizing view. Staff is always friendly &..."

Christina Kitts

"Great vibes and cocktails here at this beach facing bar and restaurant. We came here at sunset to try their famous Mai Thai, but it was very busy -..."

Whitney

"Overall, very good experience. The hula and music were lovely, as well as the ambiance. I think our waiter was just very busy or something because..."

Stephanie Harvey

"The atmosphere of this place is amazing. Very cool live music with an awesome stage backlit by a tree. Sunset was off the charts. Food was so so..."

Randy Britton

"We walked in to this restaurant on a Wednesday late morning for some early lunch. It was just convenient since it’s located at the hotel we were..."

Nora R

"My family came here for my birthday. Delicious meal and great service. Ask for Jan as your server. The mai Thai is delicious and strong and food is..."

Allison Estevez

"Honestly I think the view and their live music show and the outstanding service are already worth it before even bringing the food into this review...."

CL (Chrissy)

"This isn't just dinner, it's an experience. The food, service, and atmosphere couldn't be more perfect. October 2023 was our second visit, the first..."

Murray Lundberg

"We came for our honeymoon and my husband’s birthday. Absolutely an enjoyable experience! Nice food, nice music, and a super sweet waitress. Would..."

Peng Y.

"Wow ! This restaurant is an absolute gem. The ambiance did not miss - From the live music, hula performance, the views, the service, and the food, it..."

Jean Michelle Mayuga

"House without a key was an amazing dinner venue from the ambiance. They have a large outdoor area with perfect views of Diamond Head to the left and..."

Dave Erbe

"Great restaurant by the water in Waikiki. They have a nice outside area, with a beautiful tree and amazing ocean views. The cocktails from the bar..."

Rodrigo Arb de Castro

"I had noted how highly recommended this restaurant is in all the Facebook Hawaii travel planning groups I’m in and so made a point to book dinner..."

Seraphina A

"Amazing, amazing, amazing! A bucket list restaurant if coming to Waikiki. We went in the evening and were seated close to the musicians and hula..."

Selina G

"House Without a Key, a delightful beachside spot, tempts patrons with its stunning ocean views, relaxed ambiance, and delectable food and cocktail..."

Jea Kim

"Lovely outdoor venue. Came for the live Hawaiian music and hula dancer. The cocktails are pricy, but considering you are in paradise to drink them..."

Diane Brown

"House Without a Key is a charming spot! The ambience is lovely, especially with live music and hula dancing from 6 PM to 8 PM. The ocean view in the..."

Shrivathsa Bendrala

"Highly recommend their drinks!! We got to tried almost everything on their menu, all very good! Foods are just ok, I only liked their bread to be..."

Penny Fun

Harry's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’m always looking for a good Beef Stew and not just offered on certain days. Harry’s Cafe has it and a lot of other tasty grinds. I could easily..."

Juniormajr

"Very good food in a small Cafe. Both omelets were very flavorful, didn't have to add anything. Banana pancake was huge and tasty. Very nice lady..."

Stacy C

"Love this place. Perfect breakfast cafe. Nothing fancy, just good food in a very clean environment, with excellent service. Pancakes were perfect...."

David Rosen

"Mama is always on point!!! The servings are so generous and she's always got lots of fresh coffee 😋I'm definitely a frequent flyer here the..."

jolynne - JO 808

"Definitely should hire some help. The food was good, but only if you’re willing to wait to be seated. Taking your order takes time as she’s the..."

Tawhid Islam

"Stopped in for a quick lunch. Metered parking across the street. We ate about 10:45 and finished about 30 minutes later. Staff was polite, friendly..."

Charles Bohe

"Omg! This is the best food I have had on the island. The locomoco is amazing, and the service is so wonderful. I ordered the corned beef hash..."

Jonathan Lockwood

"Quick food made by an incredibly busy woman and her help. Limited menu due to price increasing. Do Not look at past menu prices as they would go out..."

Rock Jocelyn

"Aloha!!! Harry’s is a local landmark located in the heart of Kaka’ako Honolulu. If you want to try a place the locals eat at - then this is one..."

Barton

"A little neighborhood restaurant that has a good variety of food. It can get busy in here for the small staff so be patient. The meals are well..."

Rebekah A

"Solid affordable breakfast. More of a local..."

Ariana

"We returned here to have breakfast after running and walking on the beach. This diner is comfortable, and the food is classic diner breakfast food. I..."

Grayson Toperzer

"Locally owned. The omelets were delicious, the coffee was great, and the pancakes were fluffy and tasty. I look forward to eating there..."

Ken Wagner

"Lovely little mom&pop cafe at Kakaako. Street parking is available, but I would suggest to park at Wholefood Market or Wardvillage and walk down..."

Winifred Ha

"We tried every loco moco place on the island that was worth anything and this was the best of them all. Definitely make sure that you get here. I..."

Allison M

"Great local spot. Has early breakfast happy hour. Good portions. Corned beef loco moco was..."

Joe LaVarnway

"Great food, large portions, fairly priced. Awesome people working there. Will be..."

Timothy Hamilton

"Delicious breakfast... my husband got the corned beef hash Loco moco and I got the special with eggs, fried rice and Portuguese sausage. The owner..."

Jaime Jones

Fort Ruger Market

"The food here is so good. This is the place to go for authentic Hawaiian food. The haupia is to die for. I wish I would of ate here every day of my..."

Deena

"The best poke on Oahu! And the crispy pork is incredible too! I just wish they had some tables outside or something to sit and enjoy right away. The..."

Anna Boettcher

"Extremely high quality fresh poke is served here. I’m so happy out of the many great poke options a local suggested I come here. There were only a..."

Farshad P

"Limited parking in front of the store. No Eat-in corner. The Lechon was so so good..."

Sivaporn S

"This is an absolute must to place on your VISIT REGULARLY list. The poke bowls are awesome; they use fresh fish. And whatever has been previously..."

L P

"The variety of food is awesome!! They were delicious too. A little pricey on poke, but worth it. The reason I gave 3 stars for service was the..."

Deb J.

"This is a small market with a good choice of food. The portions are big and taste fine. The staff was friendly. Here it is just a take away, one can..."

Strauss Clio

"I had Ginger ahi over brown rice with Lomi salmon mini bowl for take out. They only use auction fresh fish so my poke was very fresh and tasty...."

Justine LaLa Story

"This place was great! It looked like they had raised their prices a lot very recently so it was $24 each for our bowls, but they really loaded them..."

Katherine Clouet

"Want locally made, reasonably priced poke, this is the place locals go to. A couple of size options to choose from for your bowl. Fresh, tasty, good..."

Talid Jalbout

Bali Oceanfront

78/100 (2744 ratings)

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"We were expecting to pay too much for too little, poor quality food. Boy, were we surprised with what we got. Prices ranged from about $15 to $22..."

Chris Mattingly

"First time visiting Honolulu and will definitely be back!!! So many tasty choices, however, the boxes of stacked fresh pineapple and the aroma of..."

Shana Young

"Huge portions, super friendly staff. We had the Hawaiian BBQ chicken (our FAVORITE), calamari steak, spicy garlic shrimp, and coconut shrimp. Each..."

Lola Gnao

"I love that you can order online and pick up. We had a long day and it was so nice to click a couple of buttons and get our food to take up to the..."

Anne Gotimer

"This place has great food and I loved the open air eating. The presentation is perfect. They are reasonably priced for the location. It is busy but..."

Brian Dittmer

"Nice atmosphere and very short waiting time when we went there. Prices are reasonable given the amount of food you get and the location of the..."

Promila Bhattacharya

"Food was really good, fish tacos and the ahi tuna are on point. The loco moco was decent but the other 2 are better. The guy bringing out the water..."

Aaron Monson

"This place had a nice menu selection, and the food we got from here was good. We enjoyed the coconut shrimp, garlic shrimp, fish and fries, and the..."

MINISTER FRED WIGGINS (Fred)

"OK I'm calling out Diners Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. We have tracked all over Hawaii going to places this show has said rock and they should..."

All Star Reviews

"The shrimp was yummy! And decent prices. The rest of the food was good but would have been better with more salt 🤷‍♀️ the pineapple..."

Cherise Dugger

"I brought a party of 4 around 5pm and had no issues snagging a table. Great selection of menu items and the service was great. We picked 3 plates..."

Hannah M

"It’s unreal how good this seafood is - especially for how well-priced it is. The mahi mahi and the tuna are perfection. We came back here multiple..."

Lauren Odderstol

"Fantastic food with a simple laid back atmosphere. We went here twice and between the spicy garlic shrimp and the sea scallops, I was left..."

James Wolan

"This is a small "street" restaurant - all tables are outdoor. Gets crowded during peak hours (around 12-2pm and 6-7pm) with average wait time of..."

Dmitry Akhmetov

"Seafods to go on a food truck. Outdoor seating is available so you can enjoy your food right after they cook..."

DM T

Waikiki Starlight Luau

76/100 (1230 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I know some may feel this is not a true Luau, but I found it very informative and entertaining. The food is buffet style, decent but not extravagant...."

Kevin Green

"One of the better shows in Waikiki. The food was very good and they had something for every taste. They even had a kids section for picky kids. The..."

James Wright

"I felt the starlight Luau was a great experience! The performers were talented, happy to be there and put on a great show. The food was delicious and..."

Elise DeCicco

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Luau. The performers were great, and the fire dancers didn't disappoint. The food was okay as well. The Kuala..."

MINISTER FRED WIGGINS (Fred)

"The luau was amazing, everyone did an amazing job, beautiful dancers and costumes. It was awesome learning more about the cultures of..."

Jeff Konig

"Best luau in Hawaii, loved the show and how to showcased cultures all through the pacific. Food - plenty and tasty , enough that people could go..."

J S

"We came to stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for our Anniversary. We booked the Luau for our Anniversary dinner. While I can't speak to the..."

Kris Marianix

"The luau was a wonderful experience with great food and incredible performers. Only 4 stars because the wait to get in was exceedingly and..."

Karen Garcia

"It was well organised and no one waited too long. The food was delicious, well cooked and there was plenty. The included drinks were good. The..."

Garreth Collard

"I had a good experience at the Luau. I purchased the diamond package, which got me close to the stage and first to the food line. I felt it was worth..."

Jeffrey Carpenter

"Wasn't sure with all the negative reviews. Ignore them all. The show was excellent, the atmosphere beautiful on the rooftop with amazing views of..."

LS K

"Expensive but worth it. Tickets $170 each. Dinner and an amazing show that shows dances from the pacific islands. They take a pic of you before you..."

Genoa Watkins

Bishop Cafe By Highway Inn

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is premade convenience food, so some menu items may not be available later in the day. The plantation ice tea is refreshing, and the servers..."

Leisha Wharfield

"Amazing collection of cultural artifacts from Hawaiin and Polynesian cultures, along with a clear exhibit of the origins of these rich cultures...."

Larry Berger

"Great museum with lots to do and see. The volcano in the science area was good fun as well as educational. Nice little garden area. Gorgeous..."

Narelle Burton

"Good selection of both Hawaiian and standard American meals, plus coffee and dessert. Nice deck outside to eat, and plenty of seating inside as..."

Kevin Cooper

"A little salty, but very tasty. Reasonable prices for a museum..."

K L

"I was glad to have a good lunch spot available at the museum!! Good..."

Marci Brown-Turlin

"Smaller version of there world Famous Highway inn. Fast and Friendly Service. Traditional Hawaiian food at its best. Love their homemade Chocolate..."

Nelson Lagadon

"The museum features exhibits of Hawaiian culture and history. There are 4 floors of displays in two wings. It can take a few hours to fully explore...."

Joshua Michail

"Ate here in January 2021. The Bishop Museum is open, you just need to wear your Covid mask. The highway inn is the restaurant inside of the Bishop..."

Lon Welsh

"#Gratfull the planetarium is awesome the museum is outstanding the reason I come back time and time again as for the beef stew love you guys..."

Honolulu “Home Care” Helpers

"Veg wrap option was a nice surprise. Spam musubi is always a win with young ones. Forgot the member discount at the register, and they could not..."

Brooke Holderbaum

"Nice to have a spot in the museum to grab a bite. I had the turkey panini, my husband had the beef stew. Both were very tasty. Prices are fair..."

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