Hawaiian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

"We found this restaurant to be such a lively, happening place with a great atmosphere. The food was delicious, especially the Vegan burger. Highly..."

Becky George

Josh Banfield

Sam's Kitchen

80/100 (1975 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"Very charming restaurant, BYOB with ABCs at every corner. We had the poke and shrimp dishes. Both were excellent and the price is impossible to beat...."

Brad Sullivan

"The garlic spicy shrimp and garlic steak are great. The plantation iced tea goes well with any dish. Friendly..."

Jeanett Eli-wills

"Best deal I've found in Waikiki. Mix Bento with spicy garlic shrimp and ahi poke for less than $10. Garlic shrimp was good and poke was..."

David Tumlin

"The matsuri shrimp is so 'ono. Kids liked the garlic chicken and teriyaki chicken. Portions are generous. Small space, so you might have to wait, but..."

Ardis

"The Spicy Poke is awesome, the garlic shrimp is fabulous. What more do you..."

Eric Montgomery

"Great local food. We ordered take out for dinner and order the Poke Bento and the spicy garlic shrimp. Both were very good but for the price and..."

Allen Ko

"One word. Outstanding. Avoid the high dollar rip offs in Waikiki! Paid $24 for food and drinks at Sam's and it was better than Yard House and Roy's!..."

Chandler Hasemeyer

"Garlic steak and the beef bowl are my..."

Quagmire

"Aloha Served Daily!. Aloha, I really enjoy the servers at Sam`s Kitchen as they are full of aloha. The food is absolutely wonderful. The Garlic..."

SaM

"PreacherDAWG from Georgia. Great experience and good food! Enjoying chatting with the server, who is from Philadelphia,..."

P_dawg

"Since we live close by we decided to take it back home to enjoy. The org garlic shrimp is the bomb! Their fries are so so crispy (it's so addicting I..."

Terri Y

"We love this place so much we had to hit it up 2 times on our trip. We had the Garlic Shrimp and Garlic Steak. Both were great, but we couldn't get..."

Jason Hwang

"5/5! After not being satisfied with Giovanni's Shrimp Truck, I had to get my Spicy Garlic Shrimp fix somewhere. I stumbled upon Sam's Kitchen as it..."

Anthony

"We got the steak with the garlic sauce, white rice, Mac salad,🥬leafy green salad. The other entree was the shrimp with spicy garlic sauce and..."

Linda Flores

"Food was amazing, we got the spicy garlic prawns which were soooo surprisingly good. we enjoyed every bite and would say it lived up to the..."

Jessica Ma

"Fries were amazing, super crispy. I also really liked the vinegrette on the salad. Proteins were..."

Sa Nja

"The closest local plates and experience you can get within Waikiki. Great food (garlic shrimp, fresh fish poke, steak, and pineapple teriyaki..."

Sean Lopez

"We are staying at the Royal Hawaiian for the week, we have eaten everywhere. This is a true hole in the wall, not much ambiance, and no alcohol, so..."

Jennifer Blevins

"Spicy garlic shrimp and raw fresh fish (poke) were amazing. Spicy garlic shrimp is a must have. Outdoor picnic tables. A few pesky pigeons...."

Jack

"Wow what a shocking hidden gem to fill a serious need for good shrimp & late night food in Waikiki! Everyone knows some of the best shrimp is located..."

Farshad P

House Without A Key

78/100 (11062 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Alamoana Makai Market Food Court

Wheelchair Accessible

"On our visit last year, we came across this great food truck in the heart of Waikiki called Blue Water Shrimp. That food truck location isn’t..."

Penny Rusty Sophie

"While in Hawaii, why not check out this mall near Waikiki. Stopped by here for lunch and decided to try this place out. Settle for the Garlic..."

Samuel Chui

"This was a very interesting yet good place to eat by the Hilton hotels. Seating is limited and the prices are a little inflated. But really, the..."

Chris Danger

"Awesome place if you are ok with not sitting inside . Food was excellent..."

Christopher Ducar

"I ordered the guava chicken and it was excellent. It is served on a big plate along with your side of choice, rice, and corn. My sister got the..."

Vash

"Ordered seafood salad and I was surprised when server opened the box, there were more fish and salad than I expected. Since there was no photo or..."

Mimie Hu

"This is a nice find at the food court. They have a great variety of offerings. The food tastes good and fresh, and their presentation exceeds..."

M. F.

"So delicious! The best place in the Hilton Hawaiian Village by far. The seafood is fresh and the highest quality we've had on the island. The..."

Victoria Berg

"This place is excellent for there bentos love them at $5 each and gourmet styled can’t go wrong. They put a lot of effort in there seasoning and..."

Shaun Kamark

"They have about a dozen bentos for 5 each. I had the grilled hebi with rice and canned corn. They gave three small fish filets, which was fair but..."

Patricia C

"i just ordered steak and shrimp. 5 thin slices with an inch width and 6 pieces shrimp with white rice and tossed salad and corn. Overall its good..."

Tamtam Aceret

"Nowhere on Oahu I can drop $5 n get not only a delicious meal, but enuff good to fill me up. Great choices. Delicious food. Y'all gotta go check it..."

Allen Funtanilla

Croissada

Wheelchair Accessible

Surf Lanai

Wheelchair Accessible

"Im giving it 4.5 because of the view and good service. The foods were good and okay. It is a typical buffet, nothing spectacular though the price can..."

Mary Ann

"Most expensive breakfast ever. Was it worth it? The location is unparalleled, you are there sitting in history and you can feel it. Part of the cost..."

FTW

FoodSnob

"Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic view. Call ahead to get a cabana! I only had breakfast there, but with each item, the execution was..."

Kanu Suguro

"Loved the pink pancakes. I ordered pink pancakes, bacon, and an egg as a light breakfast for two before we began activities. The service was great...."

Nicole R

"Food was good. They honor the complementary breakfast for Marriott Bonvoy platinum and titanium members who choose the breakfast instead of the..."

Scott Mulkey

"The pancakes were amazing and I don’t even usually order pancakes. My eggs Benedict was good, but the pancakes were a..."

Tina C

"This was the best breakfast that I had in Hawaii. The pink pancakes are like no other. The service was extraordinary. The next time we are back in..."

Charles Jones

"Great spot right on the beach. The views and food was amazing. My favorite was the short rib eggs benedict. Kids loved the pink pancakes. Our waiter..."

Slavik Dezhnyuk

"The pink pancakes and all of our food was delicious and the mai tai was stunning, but the real magic was the staff. Elaine made us feel like family..."

Amanda Sloan

"Pretty cool location directly next to Waikiki Beach. Also very high quality menu and the standard American breakfast. Eggs Benedict is pretty good,..."

Marvin Ernst

"The guava pancakes are really good! They are one of the few "flavored" pancakes that actually taste like the flavor they claim to be. The restaurant..."

Joseph McAndrews

"I went here two times when in Honolulu on our honeymoon while staying at the Hotel. It’s expensive but I’d rather spend more on this view than..."

Erika Jones

"Such a great spot for breakfast right on the beach. Our waitress was so kind and excited for us to be there and in Hawaii for the first time. The..."

Jessica Wilder

"First and foremost, I’d like to thank our waiter who tended to us with the highest quality. Last minute note that it was my wife’s birthday and..."

Ricardo Medina

"Amazing views and atmosphere; the place was peaceful and relaxing (waikiki beach gets pretty busy) - a great way to start the day. Food was good, but..."

Vivian L

"The food was great and our server John was very nice and helpful. We had the omelette with sausage and the yogurt parfait. I'd like to try the pink..."

Ramin Ghazizadeh

"The Surf Lanai is a very beautiful, scenic beachfront restaurant/bar (called Mai Tai Bar). I enjoyed starting my mornings having breakfast in its..."

Rudy Angeles

"Got the Short rib eggs benedict and it was delicious. Heads up This place is expensive, but it's located near the beach at the The Royal Hawaiian...."

Jackie

"Stunning location, very nice food, but be prepared to pay for the location. Make sure you check out the rest of hotel too if you aren’t staying..."

Shankz

"Best bellini I’ve ever *EVER* had. Ever. Just to be clear :) Janice was awesome and super sweet! Also, hands down my favorite food I’ve had thus..."

Olga Skalozub

"right attached to beach sand. best place to eat before and/or after swim. any burger or sandwich is terrific. pasta, pizzas not recommended. perfect..."

Jay Kim

Plumeria Beach House

80/100 (5721 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

"Limited menu in the evening. Everything is wonderful, perhaps the staff would make any thing you desire, however. Extremely attentive staff. Great..."

Larry Williamson

"Great place. Friendly service and great food with amazing view of the..."

Lucia Campbell

"A super place for family lunch... See dolphines, Sea Turtles, tropical fish and of course there is a beautiful beach right outside the door! The food..."

Rita Blumer

"Best buffet with a view. Not inexpensive, but the spread, service, and ambiance makes it ok. Free parking validation with a..."

Tony Harris

"Went in and had the breakfast buffet, would recommend..."

Joey Matsumiya

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Kumiko Nakasaka

"Love the seafood buffet onolicious & the scenery. Hope to come back for..."

Edencita Batacan

"Will definitely come back. Kids must see the dolphins area. Food was great. Love the desert (not too sweet). Our server was the great. Love the..."

Roda DC Tabilas

"Absolutely the best service and food..Loved it.Thank you for treating us so..."

Bridget Loescher Nino

"the beach house is a place we visit often. The food is fantastic, the view can't be beat and the service is excellent. I love the Beach House..."

Tammy Bjorkstrand Mencel

"We came here for a weekend lunch. The ambience is great, ocean front and relaxing. Two of us shared a Caesar salad and large prawn fettuccine and my..."

V B

"We had a comfy breakfast here without any reservations. We booked this hotel with Amex platinum desk. There is a breakfast menu for kids and they..."

Sheldon Cooper

"The delicious offerings of the Seafood Dinner Buffet (available Fridays and Saturdays) combined with the views of the Pacific Ocean made this dining..."

Marissa Yee

"This place is amazing, the food, the service and the view, they all great!!! We tried breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They all surprised us, this..."

Frank Q.

"This restaurant has a stunning location, which is a treat in itself. We came here ten years ago and the vibe has changed a bit: the white umbrellas..."

Davide Baj

"Gorgeous view and top notch service. Mimosa isn't on the menu but they happily serve one if you ask. If you spend $50 or more, your parking is..."

Jill Edelweiss

"Food is good, and the buffet has a lot of choices...the lobster Benedict is awesome....the veiw is breathtaking and the service is phenomenal....the..."

Mark Nev

"Dont get me wrong, you've got to experience this, but it said outside reservation, but we were well inside with sn open view ofbthe shoreline wasaay..."

Nina Jones (Ron and Nina Jones)

"The buffet on the weekend is wonderful. Sushi was fresh and delicious and prime rib was excellent. The desserts could have been a little better but..."

Linda O'Grady

"The food was amazing. The new take on a spam musubi was a nice twist. Everything in the Kahala Special Bento Box was delicious, a must try if you..."

Dewayne Sprinkel

"Located inside the Kahala, this is mostly for guests but you can book it if you're not staying here. Their breakfast buffet is the best I have ever..."

Sue Brown-Moore

"Very beautiful ocean view with a really great service! Food is also delicious! I can't say much because it's one of my favorite dining places...."

Rizlie Villanueva

"I was invited here as part of a wedding Party. The dining experience was great, especially if you are under the half covered seating. The food was..."

Miguel Manzo

"We ate here every day for breakfast during our stay at the Kahala and once for the seafood buffet dinner. These meals were our favorites during our..."

Katie Vadasz

"Great food with fantastic view, nice..."

Hwan Yoon

"The dunganese crab was baked. Legs were large. The aujus was a little too sweet for my taste. Miso butterfish and fried chicken was perfect. Staff..."

Bill R

"If you are looking for a great breakfast this is the place. Beach front awesome view. Frendly staff and great coffee. Poached eggs great way to..."

George Liolios

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

Da Ono

Chandreyee Manna

"Food was delectable!! This is the closest to Filipino food here in Waikiki. We love it. Simot sarap. Lechon Kawali is the bomb!!! Also the haupia..."

Idelynn Velasquez

"The food was mouth watering. Every bite till the last was ravenously good. My partner and I both ordered the BBQ beef plate and it was a perfectly..."

Chava Wolin

"Great little spot that was recommended by our Uber driver. It was delicious and the owner was super nice and pleasant. Eat..."

Dennon Stein

"Amazing food. The short rib was tender and flavorful. I would absolutely come back here..."

Lauren Mundell

"This restaurant has been opened for a VERY, VERY long time. The food us always fresh abd so ONO ( DELICIOUS ). The decor and tables hasn't changed..."

The Golden Wahine

"So good! Nice owners. Delicious food. I would definitely come..."

Paule Samedi

"Nice place to try local hawaii food. One of the cheapest price u can get in..."

Benson Leng

"Amazing food and service! We ordered the kalua pork plate, kalua pork and cabbage plate, chicken long rice, stir fried noodles, short ribs, and the..."

Mari S

"Authentic Hawaiian food! I recommend the chicken rice noodles and Lau..."

Frida Rodríguez Escobar

"The food here was the best we had on O'ahu! Great portions and very..."

Sachini Wickramasekera

"Ordered the kahlua pig cabbage platter with a side of kimchi, incredible! Highly..."

a wheelbarrow

"My first time trying Lau Lau on my 15th trip to Hawaii. Not only met but exceeded my expectations. It was truly delicious! You can tell that it is..."

Armando Contreras

"A small local place to get some authentic Hawaiian food, it is about 30 minutes walk from the beach and the food was good! I ordered the Kalua Pig &..."

Artyom Khizantsyan

"This is the same location as the old and very popular Ono Hawaiian Food restaurant. The old owners retired in 2017. Some of their employees bought..."

K L

"We always come here every time we visit Honolulu. I love the food, best kalua pork and very good ribs! It feels like eating a home-cooked meal here...."

Nhu Vu

"Incredible, authentic food! BBQ beef was so tasty. Will come..."

Alexandra Birukova

"The food is delicious. From the neef salted luau, to the kalua pig & kalbis. Also their poke & lomilomi salmon is fresh. Highly recommend this..."

Filipo Sipelii

"The service here was above and beyond. It truly was amazing. In addition, the atmosphere was small-town with great vibes, looking at records of..."

Tami Hunter

Eggs 'n Things

79/100 (6162 ratings)

"Amazing food! Servings are huge so you will be happily stuffed. We all loved our dishes, and the breakfsst potatoes are also super yummy! Location..."

Jennette Brown

"The food here was delicious and always left us stuffed. Most of the breakfast items on the menu gives you a side that we mainly chose pancakes for...."

Manny Luke

"Egg 'n Things Saratoga is a must-go to place for breakfast! The food was so delicious! The omelet was huge and the strawberry crepes were the best..."

Denise Parker

"Absolutely awesome! Plain and simple! While this location does have the views like the location on the "strip" the service is faster and it's not..."

Lonnie Moon

"We got the mochi waffle and French toast without the whip cream and they were great. I wouldn't say portions are huge but we didn't leave hungry..."

Nicole Spoljar

"Eggs 'N Things is an all day breakfast/brunch style restaurant. There can be a bit of a wait to be seated so be sure to get a reservation before..."

Marcus Bibbins

"Overall the food is good here. Should be considered by all as a breakfast option and a short walk from most hotels in Waikiki. We had Hawaiian loco..."

Vlad V

"The employees were kind, patience and very attentive. This restaurant consists of two levels. Downstairs you have the check-in counter and a little..."

Jas B

"We had a very enjoyable breakfast here just before we left for the airport. Food and service were good but the wait was excruciatingly long...."

Rick Schacher

"This little gem is absolutely charming. From the moment you walk in the door, the staff are just a delight. The atmosphere is hopping. Expect to wait..."

A.R. M

"You had to wait a bit but the food was pretty decent. Staff friendly but definitely rushed as it was busy. All in all a good breakfast experience. ..."

All Experiences

"Burger was fantastic. We put ourselves on the wait list online before heading over from our hotel. Lots of menu..."

Robin Kang

"Delicious. Huge portions. Coffee is strong, just how i like it. Small town café vibe. Great for families. Totally worth the wait. Thank you to our..."

Diana Gonzalez

"You can put yourself in line online. Pretty big place with a decent amount of seating, but a few ppl were waiting outside when we arrived. Very..."

Ece Turhal

"The best breakfast dish I have ever had. It was my first time trying out a Loco Moco and I fell in love on first bite. I would suggest to book ahead..."

Anthony Dalman

Sunrise Shack - Waikiki

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"My visit to the Sun Rise Shack at Waikiki Shopping Center was a delightful experience. It was my first time trying the Monkey Bowl, and it was an..."

Vanessa Benavides

"Good food with OK service. We had a bowl and vegan sandwich one day, and a bowl with bullet coffee another day. The bowls and sandwich were good. The..."

Robert Jones

"We stopped here for a quick breakfast and tried two different açaí bowls. The monkey bowl and the tropical bowl. The tropical bowl was the winner..."

Kalin Fohn

"Great location right in the heart of Waikiki! Their tropical bowl is superb, the blend is solid, not watery, can taste fresh pineapples! Also liked..."

Maya Shen

"I was in the mood for something peanut butter. I got the small and I’m pretty full. I regret not doing a combo with the monkey bowl and classic..."

Cyber Bunny

"More healthy fare (Vegan) - no processed sugar etc... Breakfast very limited but the few options are good. (Loaded avocado toast). Acai bowls are pre..."

All Experiences

"Very good smoothie and matcha latte! The loaded toast with Avocado, rucula and fêta was delicious! Top take away and eat on the beach..."

laeti Laeti

"My first time getting a Açaí bowl and lady was very helpful. I went with the Tropical bowl and added fresh strawberries. Medium size could have..."

Michael Pavone

"You have a choice of three sizes. I had the small monkey bowl. My son had the med bowl which was too much for him to finish delicious filling, fresh...."

R S

"My doctor recommended me this place as the place that has the best açaí bowl in Waikiki. I was so excited to come and tried it knowing that it’s..."

Angella Esterline

"A great morning pick me up! Filled with bananas and Crunchy granolas. A must try ! The line was about a 5 min wait. But worth it for something fresh..."

Paulie P

"Best acai bowl I've had in waikiki - I tried about 4 other places, but this one is the best. It's also the most expensive... but if really it's..."

Deborah R

"Smoothie bowls were pretty good, comparable pricing to most in the area - vibe in the shop is super cute and fun, the smoothie bowl itself was yummy..."

Zosia Piotrowski

Mahina And Sun's

79/100 (2356 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"For starters, I ate at the bar and didn't have a reservation. It was wasn't a problem, Sunday night? I ordered a margarita that was fantastic then..."

Elaina Hveding

"More casual than expected but amazing food, well priced, attentive staff, live music, all around a great..."

Tom Provost

"Friendly, efficient staff. Delicious and creative meals. It was one of our director's birthday, and it was suggested we take her to Mahina & Sun's. ..."

Amy Fukunaga

"Outstanding all round. Best coffee we’ve had in the States (thanks Marshall!) - legit NZ quality. All the food we tried (breakfast lunch and..."

Victoria Anderson

"Simple , short menu but all beautifully executed. Within a world (Waikiki) where so many restaurants serve USA mainstay food, this is a gastronomic..."

Alison Stacey

"From the initial greeting our experience was truly of the Aloha spirit that can only be found in Hawaii. Our server was knew her menu so well, that..."

Felix Torricer

"Dear M&S: Thank you for last night's excellent service, delicious food, and fine entertainment. It was a homerun. Kudos to Eliott, best birthday..."

Malia Ogoshi

"Wish we lived in Hawaii. Our server Elliot was absolutely incredible and we wish we were best friends with him. The staff and everyone was amazing...."

Matt Kostrab

"We love going to hear Sandy Tsukiyama with Tommy or Dave. And the food is Delicious! We have been there several times. This last time I tasted my..."

Beth Miura

"I can't speak highly enough about Mahina and Sun's. The food is EXCELLENT (breakfast and dinner), reasonable portions beautifully prepared and..."

Janae Wiltse

"Love this place. Great place for Hawaii's Film Industry meetings. Love the Aloha..."

Michael Snoopy Wells

"We stumbled upon this restaurant looking for vegetarian options and Mahina & Sun’s was amazing! Live music, great food, and great service. Mikey,..."

Erin Anderson

"This was a delight. The atmosphere was peaceful and pleasant. Dinner around a pool with the ceiling open to the beautiful Hawaiian night sky. You..."

Darlene Anderson-Katz

"Breakfast and dinner were delightful! We enjoyed every dish. Each dish had some local elements that made it special and made me appreciate them after..."

F. H

"As one of our last meals in Hawaii, we wanted something local and special. We got the family feast for 6 (there were six of us), two Thai snapper..."

Michelle Ma

"Live music by the hotels swimming pool. Food and services are great. We tried the pork chop and shrimp paella dishes. Both are excellent. The..."

Henry Fok

"Great atmosphere and great food. Alex was our server and she made great recommendations that were based on Hawaiian style cooking. I had the pork and..."

William Long (Billdozer Project)

"Cute little restaurant in the Surfjack Hotel. Food options were great and the only downside was the lack of salt on the risotto. The ahi tuna was..."

Ruwani Sodhi

"BEST COCKTAILS IN WAIKIKI! All the food and drink was locally sourced, super fresh and the cocktails were so well thought out. Drinks are unique and..."

Shilini Hemalal

"I thought the fish was actually a little bland. But the banana pudding dessert was amazing! I also liked the soup and..."

Christina Huynh

"Lovely spot for happy hour. We had some time to kill in Waikiki before heading to the airport and found this place kind of randomly and were..."

Tanisha Morales

"The live music was amazing, the food was incredible, the banana pudding was a family recipe passed down. Definitely a gem and will be back! Allison..."

Eden Sires

"Tucked into a hotel, nice ambiance with live music and South Pacific playing. We ordered an assortment of appetizers. I wasn’t that into the crudo..."

Julia Gooding

"This place is a gem, and what makes it special is the people that work here. They are genuinely the most down to earth friendliest people we've ever..."

Lily McGraw

"Loved the service, food, and the music was wonderful! Lacking in comfort- seating and environment was not en par with the rest of the experience. ..."

Geraldine Persiano Vukas

"Ended up here 2 nights in a row because they ran out of the family feast the first time we showed up. Our server was so concerned about how bummed we..."

Sharon W

"I was so impressed with this restaurant. It was our first night in Hawaii and we had such an amazing meal and time here. The server was fabulous and..."

Justin Porter

"There is live music almost every night. The seafood is fresh!! The pizza is authentic, home made excellence!! Lanai Menu, Dinner Menu, Drink Menu is..."

Brendan Hill

"I would come here again and again if I could, a little hard when you live in Australia though! The food was fantastic. A clever mix of Asian and..."

Siobhan

Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki

79/100 (2036 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a hot walk on the beach stopped in for a couple of beers. Small place but the taps are the coldest I’ve had in Waikiki this past week. Went..."

Janet Rhodes Mantz

"I went on a Sunday, the performance that day was amazing! The drinks are good! Great food! Everything is top notch especially the customer service...."

Amanda Leon-De Jesus

"Found this outside bar under tents around the block from our hotel while site seeing. Heard this wonderful music. Singers were awesome. What a..."

Barbara McGovern

"This place has atmosphere, authentic and a casual feel proving relief from hectic Waikiki. The hollowed out pineapple pina colada is great and a good..."

Ron Hunter

"Amazing staff and great live music. One of the best bars in Waikiki. Will always come back and recomend it to all. Must stop and..."

Andy Copeland

"The staff are awesome. The Blue Hawaiians are spectacular. Food is fabulous. Will be back again. Can highly recommend...& I'm a fussy bitch..."

Kylie Sullivan

"You must have the hollowed out pineapple pina colada! Had 2 of those. Also had the coconut rum drink in a coconut shell! Must..."

Dave Lapierre

"Accidentally stumbled across this place when we got lost, but we're so glad we did! This was hands down one of the best bars we went to in Honolulu!..."

Amanda Macey

"After searching the island for a friendly bar with great live music, we stumbled on Cuckoo Coconuts. We pretty much were there every night for our..."

Tom Travica

"My favorite little bar in Waikiki, I always take visitors here! There's a "wow factor" that comes with the pineapple and coconut drinks �! The..."

Lori Nishimoto

"Absolutely love this place!!! The atmosphere is so much fun ~ it's definitely a true tiki bar vibe with fabulous live music. The loco coco is amazing..."

Danielle Bame

"We spent 3 nights at cuckoo coconuts the atmosphere is awesome the music is fantastic ! Thanks for making part of our Hawaiian vacation so much fun..."

Darren Emmerson

"This is our go to in Waikiki, love the drinks, the food and the staff, if you like old Hawaii, you’ll be at home..."

Deanne Stacey

"Really cool little place... good food ... good service...and very nice..."

Marilee Wise

"Although very different than the Waikiki norm, very fun. Drinks were reasonable staff was friendly. Would recommend! Edit: Okay, this place is great...."

Adam Smith

"The restaurant exudes a fantastic energy, further elevated by the captivating live music. The food is exceptional, and I wholeheartedly recommend..."

Paulo Vitor

"Amazing ambiance, service and food and most importantly, the band. To hear live music from Rhythm and Roses made our night. Fantastic group of..."

Richard Lee

"A quirky little place, on a corner, under many umbrellas. They do fill up quickly. The entertainment is what draws the crowds. Love the beach vibe...."

Karen A.

"Really nice place with a good vibe Live music , which can get really loud but if you enjoy good music this is the place The food was only okay . The..."

Smriti Bhatia

"I love this bar! Live band is amazing. Super fun to get a meet and greet with them! Atmosphere is..."

Scarey Steve

"This was a fun place. We were there early and service was fast and friendly. Drinks were fairly priced and not weak! You are getting your money’s..."

Todd Oliver

"I had a teriyaki chicken salad and my husband a burger . We really liked the food there and the..."

Melanie Wilcox

"If you happen to make the unfortunate mistake of ordering the Tipsy Tiki, and somehow getting the Hawaiian Tango AT THE SAME TIME, you're at luck..."

Diana H

"Super fun vibe! The band, The oldies n goodies, has great energy and although it is not a karaoke bar, they let me do a number with them. This made..."

Victoria Dropps

"Proposed to the love of my life here last summer. The band was great, the manager was an angel, and the servers/bartenders were so kind and friendly...."

Kat Evans

"Decent place to get a nightcap, tiki-style. With good live music, a healthy offering of cocktails (~$16), and some bar food, you can easily enjoy..."

Rovik Robert

"Best mai tai town in tall, I tried it all in one night Best live night music, very fun night Thanks for sponsoring bmbf and..."

O.

"Great atmosphere! Was here on a busy Friday evening and Lily and Jesse were singing and playing music. Food was decent. Had the Hawaiian burger and..."

Scott R

Alan Wong's Restaurant

79/100 (2529 ratings)

"Alan Wong restaurant was a fabulous experience. I have eaten at Persé and at French laundry which I find to be the Bench mark for high end food..."

Naeem Rahim

"The 5 course tasting menu was amazing. The seafood lasagna was the best thing I’ve ever tasted. Also the coconut desert was awesome too. The..."

Tet Litzinger

"Restaurant Week Hawaii 2017. We had a great view from our table on their lanai. The 4 course menu was delicious and beautifully plated. The..."

Susan Elma

"On the short list of best meals of our lives. The tasting menu was the way to go and the staff's passion and professionalism was the icing on the..."

Ashleigh Cooper Kruk

"We had the Da Bag appetizer, which was clams, chicken, mushrooms, and spinach in a smoky type sauce, that was delicious. Also had the Opanaga fish..."

Tracie Woods Turner

"Delicious food and friendly staff. Went above and beyond for our friends’ anniversary. Highly recommend the Da Bag, the Bone marrow for apps. Must..."

Andrea Mellman

"We enjoyed the Tasting Menu's creative presentation and flavor combinations. We highly recommend Alan Wong's! - Katie and..."

Katie Deegan

"We went here on the recommendation of a friend to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We had a five course meal with an extra desert offering for the..."

Cedric Ervin

"If there were 10 stars I would give it 10 stars. From the food to the servic... amazing. I don't have one negative thing to say about Alan Wongs and..."

Michele Mcbee-Lampshire

"We had an amazing time! Our waiter Michael was personable and knowledgable. I got the ginger crusted red snapper and it was on of the best dinners I..."

Elizabeth Wizboski

"Most restaurants that have a lot of hype about them tend to be just that and you'll sacrifice good service for good food or vice versa. Alan Wong's..."

Lizz Biff

"10 on 10 for the staff, divine tasting menu and such lovely details like the signed menu and birthday cake for my father xxx truly first..."

Chantelle Bonnici

"This was a special birthday celebration and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent, the ambiance lived up to expectations, and the service..."

Channon Chhim Reeves

"Consistently first class experience throughout! It started on the phone making my reservation. Once I identified myself, the woman referred to my..."

Dan Cooke

"We did the menu tasting with wine pairings. The food was fantastic and all the staff too. We were so impressed by all. Now Alan Wong's is my new..."

Rose Gogarty

"Good food and impressive service. They will provide a personalized and signed menu for customers celebrating birthday or anniversary here. I tired..."

Kaidi Zhang

"Just the best experience on our anniversary. Simply the best Prix fixe dinner ever! The servers were very knowledgeable about the food and drinks and..."

Lester Salazar

"The atmosphere was perfect. The service was impecable and the food was awesome. The portions are the correct size (if not a bit on the larger one)...."

Andreea-Elena Gagiu

"The food at Alan Wong's really is meticulously done and tastes amazing! All the wait staff is extremely courteous and very knowledgeable about the..."

Stephanie F

"My sister and I joined my best friend and his partner for a valentine's dinner here. They have a special menu set for valentine's and the food,..."

Emma Kirk

"Really good food. Shareable portions if you order multiple plates. Unfortunately our waiter was a bit distracted but we noticed other tables getting..."

Bethzabe Ali Alvarez

"This place defines phenomenal. To start it is in downtown honolulu so paying $5 for 3 hours of safe and easy parking with their valet is a great..."

J.J. Wardlaw

"I have dined at Alan Wongs a few times and each visit never disappoints. The casual atmosphere is nice and the service is always on great. The food..."

Stacy S.

"Truly exceptional dining experience. Every course was perfectly executed and the presentations were unique and fanciful. The staff couldn’t have..."

Doris Holderness

"The best dinner in Honolulu. Must try for one night! The coconut dessert is amazing. So is the food in general. Super creative and the flavors are..."

Michelle Yau

"As far as the Honolulu food scene goes, Alan Wong's is one of the better places you could visit for for a great meal and experience. From the time..."

Chad Matsumoto

"Great food and service. Definitely recommend the tasting menu but exptect to eat a lot. The wine pairing is definitely a good choice with this. You..."

Carlo Baghoomian

"In a spot of the city that isn't too busy, we walked from Waikiki beach and took the elevator up. We were promptly greeted and shown our table...."

Mark Chiovitti

"Alan Wong’s on King Street is one of the world’s great restaurants, yet it is moderately priced and accessible (you can generally get a..."

JT Thomas

"We have eaten at Alan Wong's on two occasions, both pre-COVID-19. RESTAURANT: Alan Wong's is in a surprising location. It is on the third floor of..."

Kyle Koichi Morishita

"Food was great, specially oysters shots and lobster trio. Service is great also. But another desserts - lilikoy brulle and coffee trio was not good..."

Anna Korsun

"We went for our wedding anniversary this year and although the service and food was good, it was very crowded and looked like it hadn't been updated..."

Chloe Le

"4 stars. Tasty food, somewhat slow service with large gaps between courses. The staff was friendly. The restaurant accommodated our birthday..."

Borys Boyko

Maui Kitchen

"Great place to eat Parking is crowded and..."

T Ramos

"There are a lot of options in terms of cafes, restaurants and exciting things to try and it is close to the center of Waikiki which makes it..."

Amalina Ariffin

"Great variety of restaurants and shops for a small center. Some of our favorite restaurants and dessert places are here. Parking is super tight..."

Lisa Phan

"Love the food shops and the shopping stores have a variety of things to..."

Derek Pacheco

"Easy access from the road, there's a number of restaurants both fast food and diners to take the family. Not too many shops..."

Trever Wolverton

"Massage, lunch, dessert… I could live here. Great for visitors to Waikiki..."

Kristi Hamilton

"V.I.P Nails is amazing. I was able to get these two sexy colors, "Frisky Fuchsia" & "Good Kisser". I'm so happy with the outcome. Plus, they were..."

Heather Rego

"Parking is sometimes a pain since the stalls are small and some people don't realize the one way arrows to keep traffic flowing. There is additional..."

Christine

"OMG-Oh my grill Awesome food large selection. Very clean and tasty! Yummy, yummy everything! We 💘 love it here! They do catering trays..."

Anna Yuen-Nasario

"Nice little strip mall - mostly places to eat, but there's also a few hair salons, a convenience store, and a coffee shop. Parking however kinda..."

Emma Kirk

"Great food, great chill spot and positive vibes. I can't imagine McCully without..."

Arise Bailey

"Can almost never find parking (even underground). Carpool if you want to go with a group of friends. Good food though. Love the Kyoto ramen and the..."

Leslie Ann Ang

"McCully shopping center has great food with a nice variety of cuisines. For a small shopping center, it is quite busy because people love the food. I..."

Lisa Chau

"Safe place to be at night of rain. Also has a security guard to make sure people are safe. Took the taxi from there when it was raining visited 7-11..."

Evan Lañas Viray viray

"I have a love - hate relationship with McCully Shopping Center. I love Curry House, and several other restaurants and stores, but I hate the narrow..."

jessica rose

Pau Hana

Wheelchair Accessible

"Discovered this place thanks to Mikey Chen. It's across from the Prince Waikiki hotel. I went there for an early lunch and it was pretty quiet which..."

Dean 01

"The food in this place is absolutely phenomenal! The plates had so much flavor! And the ambiance was another level! Staff is super friendly too! I..."

Yeimi Hernandez

"This place is an amazing find, beautiful atmosphere right on the marina, great cheap and cheerful food from two food truck type setups, one doing..."

Anna Doyle

"Sober from the blue water shrimp truck was fantastic! The open air environment in front of the marina is beautiful, and you watch canoe clubs paddle..."

Melanie Riveira Vargas

"Highly recommend! The seating area on the deck and the music playing in the background make this an amazing experience. We had food at the Blue Water..."

Mia Hammerschmidt

"Had the fish and chips & was extremely satisfied. The fish is flakey and crispy, the fries were also super crispy, and the tartar sauce was on point..."

JXP OTL

"The Google rating for this place is ABSOLUTELY correct! We were 100% BLOWN AWAY by this place! This is actually a couple of eateries. One of them..."

Jeffrey Wonser

"Great locally owned spot hiding in plain sight off of Ala Moana Blvd! Warm, friendly very laid back service with even fresher fish. Ample outdoor..."

Kaitlin Gee

"Love this place! We’ve noticed the red sign for a while now and decided to walk over. Feels like a hidden gem. A beautiful space with food and..."

Lisa Mar

"It’s a great place. Nice atmosphere. Big portions. Loved the fish and chips. Sirloin had a nice salad and substituted fries for rice. As for the 4..."

Marcy S

Oh My Grill - Mccully

Aloha Bbq Grill

"The food is great and the employees are super nice. Had a Cesar salad and the chicken to lettuce ratio was perfect. Chicken was grilled to..."

Stacy Molina

"Great customer service, decent pricing, good quality food. Uncle working was so nice to me and my keiki made our food fast and delicious ! Definitely..."

Sophia Matthews

"The best garlic chicken! Everything is delicious here. Closing in the next couple of months unfortunately, so get down and get some good food whilst..."

Andrew

"Freshly made everyday, yummy, and locally owned. My favorite spot for breakfast lunch or dinner, I literally come here every week..."

Sabrina Mohamed

"Super delicious! The daily specials are on point. Salmon stuffed with crab cooked to order at affordable prices. Do yourself a favor and grab lunch..."

Tyler Mills

"Good plate lunches downtown. The noon rush gets pretty backed up with people but calling in or going a little earlier/later is pretty quick. They..."

Jenna

"I love this place for their food...especially the bento. The prices are reasonable for what you get...the sole issue for me is the long wait to get..."

Gerard Lee

"They have it all at Aloha BBQ, every local dish imaginable, along with your ethnic cuisine, chicken Adobo, ect... for me it's strictly BBQ, like..."

John “Aku” Williams jr

"I had the BBQ cheeseburger and the patty was cooked to perfection. The service was great and welcoming. Strongly..."

Rogelio Herrera

"Had lunch here, Gary was wonderful, welcoming and friendly. Offered samples of his foods while we waited. Even brought out a glass of water, as I..."

Linda Vandenakker

"Mushroom Chicken plate lunch was delicious! They haven't disappointed us yet over the years we've visited the..."

Dee Dee

"Great food, great service. Let us sample some selections before we decided. highly recommend for some local..."

Josh Vandenakker

"We stopped here for lunch for the first time and she had fried chicken with barbecue beef combo and I had fried chicken with beef stew combo both was..."

Enrique P. Crisostomo

"The best home cooked Beef Stew I’ve ever eaten. I trust these guy what they cook and I know what I’m eating was prepared with..."

Joanne Chun

"Best food place in town is Aloha BBQ GRILL AND NICE staff I love the food a..."

Pua Perez

"Food is good, simple and sticks to your ribs. Great for..."

Ada Villa

"Got the BBQ plate and it's was..."

Tim Hunter (ionstorm66)

"Friendly atmosphere. Good local style..."

Cynthia Crawford

L&l Drive Inn

78/100 (6776 ratings)

"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

Yogurstory

77/100 (2791 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"1st time here. Didn't know this place existed. Parking was hard to find, probably because it was around lunch time and on Sunday. Found street..."

J L

"Our second time here… best dish was the Aloha French Toast, tons of fruit, fluffy French toast, it was great. Worse dish was the BAE eggs Benedict...."

Alex Phan

"Food: 4-5/5 depending on dish you get. Service: 5/5 Ambiance: Casual Value: 4.5/5 portions are good sized, especially for the Benedict’s Nice big..."

Robert Wu

"We came for Sunday brunch as I have heard so many good things about this place. We put our name in and it was about a one hour wait. Normally I would..."

ann narimatsu

"It was good and really fast getting the food to the table. I did corn beef benadict and fat pig fried rice both were decent, but weren't totally wow...."

David Shaw

"I thought that the food was so good especially for me cause it’s gluten friendly so I had the best breakfast platter ever this is my favorite meal..."

Jennifer Larsen

"Ate two meals here while visiting Oahu in July 2023. Service and staff were great both visits. Food was very good. Hubby had the Ube pancakes..."

N Garland

"The group wanted to go here because we read it had good reviews. Ordered ube pancake, potbelly oinker. Their pancake did not disappoint and their..."

Kay Bee

"One of my Bff's took me here for the first time to get breakfast. We were seated quickly and we BOTH had the Pink Drink. I had the Ube Waffles. They..."

Emma Kahoe-Wallace

"Amazing breakfast. This place is a must-visit if you like taro-based products. Their taro latte is so good I ended up getting two cups. The ube..."

James Thomas

"Pork belly was delicious and savory but heavy. The Bloody Mary was not good. The Ube waffles with ice cream were tasty and the ube pancakes were..."

Erica Kristin

"Even their takeout is delicious and presented beautifully!! Simply Fabulous! A must go-to if you’re visiting Hawaii! The Ube Pancake is sweet and..."

L shigeta

"I'm thrilled to share my glowing review of YogurStory! Recently, I had the pleasure of indulging in their Loco Moco Prime, and I must say, it was an..."

Gino Munoz

"Absolutely delicious!! Service was wonderful - Serena was so friendly and attentive and she gave great recommendations! Food was fresh and flavorful..."

Sarah Ixcaragua

"Enjoyed our Sunday meal at this eatery. Excited to see that they now occupy the old Likelike restaurant space. My family and I found the service to..."

Donna-Marie P Palakiko

"Visiting from TX & let me tell you. This place is amazing!! Although, we went on a Saturday at peak time the wait was at least 45 mins to an hour...."

Emalee Farias

"WONDERFUL AMAZING AND DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! TOP TOP BREAKFAST PLACE!!!! HIGH POSITIVE VIBEZ!!!! Staff is friendly, attentive and professional. The food..."

Christina A.

"We told our girls we were going to Oahu and to look up restaurants. My daughter found this place and it was soooooo good. It was my husband and..."

Carrine Thomas

The Lanai

Wheelchair Accessible

"Customer service was good. My pancakes were delayed (the chef didn't like how they turned out the first time around so they redid them), so they gave..."

Jenifer Chen

"while staying we had several times. good was so tasty and staff were nice and kind. I really loved their poke and seafood..."

az usa

"Waikiki newest hottest happy hour and music venue With an incredible staff to make your experience..."

Michael Joseph

"Love the ambiance. Sit outside near the fire place & catch up on great stories with friends & enjoy the fresh local ingredients. I really liked the..."

Alex Sun

"The restaurant is upstairs on the same floor as the check-in desk, pool, and bar. There is live evening entertainment for the area. The food &..."

Phil Stripling

"Need more food selection but food is..."

Kari Teshima

"Nice breakfast buffet and menu. Staff..."

STEVEN S DANNA DDS

"Excellent service thank you very much..."

Serge Bourque

"The taste is..."

Taro Arimoto

"スープサラダステーキを頼んだ。美味しかったけど..."

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Abhishek Kumar

おやすみの前に

Shorefyre Koa Ave Location

77/100 (2093 ratings)

"I liked the food the staff and the cocktails. The food was good portions, nicely put together, and very yummy with lots of flavor! The cocktails are..."

Ty Mulkey

"We stayed at an Air B n B right above this restaurant and had both dinner and breakfast at Shorefyre. The service both times was excellent and the..."

Andrew Lunt

"The wife and I had breakfast here this morning. The food was delicious. I had the breakfast burrito with corned beef, eggs, potatoes, bacon, and..."

Louis Campbell

"We are visiting Hawaii for the first time for our anniversary. We wanted to celebrate somewhere with live music, good food and cocktails. We..."

Tony ManAboutTown

"Larissa P. was a great server, she paid attention to detail, the food is incredible: amazing flavor, beautifully decorated with the local flowers,..."

Gricelda Hernandez LMT

"Excellent breakfast place! There wasn’t a wait like the first place we tried to go to. We’re glad we came here. The mochi pancakes stole the..."

Kristin Henry

"We found this place because of a guy holding up a sign advertising the restaurant. Pictures of the food looks yummy, we sure glad we give this..."

Jocelyn Baker

"As soon as we arrived to Hawaii I was looking for a place to grab some food long flight and long hours on air ha! We came across ShoreFyre on google,..."

Krissia Guerrero

"Perfect Sunday Brunch, come between 11:00 and 11:30 to get best of breakfast and lunch menu and $5 mimosas. Small plates were great. Açaí bowl was..."

The Soccerman

"Food and service was so good, we came back a second day. We had the very gourmet Loco Moco and chicken quesadilla, $5 mimosas, coconut mojitos for..."

M Persaud

"We came for drinks. The coconut mojito was fabulous! My hubby had the Hawaiian Mai Tai. He said it was better than the other area bars that have Mai..."

Karen A.

"Pancakes were great! We had macadamia nut pancakes (too sweet for me) and strawberry mochi pancakes (not sweet, loved the subtle..."

Deeksha Razdan

"You’ll love here, their food is delicious, it’s the best taste of food I had in Hawaii, their price is good and they are very nice and..."

Mandana Zadeh

"Amazing place! Drinks were absolutely delicious especially the coconut mojito also the Mai Tai. The food was scrumptious. Our group ordered the..."

Nicole Lincoln

"ShoreFyre is a decent restaurant for breakfast that we found in Waikiki. We were looking at Yelp and the reviews swayed us. ShoreFyre doubles as a..."

Anthony Harrison

"We ended up coming here for a late night bite and we were pleasantly surprised. The tuna tasted fresh and the spicy mayo was kicking. We ended up..."

Elizabeth T.

"We ordered the Koa chicken with coconut rice & side salad. It was delicious! The chicken was giving teriyaki bbq just not as messy. The coconut rice..."

Monica R

Asahi Grill

77/100 (1231 ratings)

"Very good! Nice atmosphere and affordable prices. Highly..."

MF

"Oxtail Soup..."

Jack

"Hidden Treasure. We recently stayed at the Pagoda Hotel and from our room we looked down on Sorabol and Asahi Grill. We didn't try Asahi till second..."

DKHI

"When you come here you need to try the oxtail soup and the Pork tonkatsu, both dishes were filled with sooo much flavor. A lot of meals on Hawaii can..."

Katie M

"Although the service is okay, the food here (especially the oxtail soup) is freaken amazing. It's suppose to be famous and I believe it! Their kalbi..."

Inhoo James Ham

"I place this in the small sit-in, family-friendly style restaurant tier, along side Oh My Grill or L&L Hawaiin Barbecue, but with more options...."

Zachary Rodriguez

"An asian diner with a Hawaiian twist. Their fried rice and loco Moco tasted great, as well as their oxtail soup, with available selection between a..."

Mr. Oof

"We arrived about 7:30pm on a Sunday night, the place was busy, and the parking lot pretty full. No wait for us and we were pointed in the direction..."

Garry Y

"It’s a nice friendly atmosphere with GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE & DELICIOUS ONO KINE GRINDZ!!!👏👏👏💯WILL BE BACK AGAIN..."

EVA QUIOCHO

"Best Ramen In the Hawaii🥹 what an incredible dish. I can say this is a meal that made with full heart of love. It reminded me food made from home...."

Adela .W

"Good standard Hawaaian breakfast. Lovely service...."

Libby Rome

"Me and my wife love's it here. Very small business,support local,and very family friendly. Love there food,very old fashion. Another jem in the..."

Jennifer Ungos

"A little divey, but its whats up. oxtail soup and loco moco were fantastic. Soup broth was light but rich. Oxtail was soft and delicious. The patty..."

Ithomiid Inc.

"Really great food in the downtown area! Pork is soft and tender, spam in yakisoba is delicious! Friendly staff! Be aware that the restrooms are..."

JETS

"This place is a sort of Japanese greasy spoon diner. Owned by Korean-Japanese, the menu has lots of non-sushi Japanese classics. I had tonkatsu pork..."

Jeff Davis

"Wow. After passing by this place for years, I finally stopped in. My stomach was not quite ready for a heavy meal so I opted for the Opakapaka with..."

Primo Asis (Panda)

"Da best beef stew is here.Broke da..."

Baby cakes

"The tail soup they made was a..."

T K

"A long-established restaurant where you can enjoy delicious oxtail soup.The restaurant offers a taste that hasn't changed since my first visit to..."

T M

Dillingham Saimin

77/100 (431 ratings)

Restaurants

Hawaiian

"Parking is the biggest challenge here. Everything else is great food at great prices. New menu includes local favorite meals for $7. Credit cards..."

Tari Morales

"Really yummy! Teri beef was tender and with a light soy flavor. The broth was light with a hint of seafood. Noodles were a bit beyond al dente but..."

Randall Kam

"Craig K. A go to place at the end of the night. Saimin with Won Ton always hot. The Hamburger Steak taste like homemade. I eat Saimin with Hamburger..."

Craig K

"This place still reminds me of old school homey restaurant style everything. That's a good thing! Their saimin is my comfort food - with "choke"..."

Princess Dimples (princessdimples)

"For what it is, this is one of my favorite old-school saimin places. Yes, the seats are old and lumpy in some spots, but everything's clean. The..."

RyLee Kawasugi

"Small local dive type diner, tucked away, with little parking. However, the Ramen Soup (Saimin) is amazing, and its low key and quaint. A must try..."

Patricia Jones

"Much larger menu than nearby Palace Saimin, but Palace Saimin noodles are always perfect and these are sometimes a little over cooked. We sometimes..."

K L

"Can't go wrong with the Kama'aina specials for $10. Comes with sandwich, saimin and BIG cold drink. TVs on the wall and old school booths to sit in...."

Kamalani

"My favorite place to eat saimin! I used to get the special saimin but that was always too much for me. Glad they have the saimin combo now cause you..."

Elizabeth Dupio

"Da best saimin shot hands..."

Anthony Kaluhikai

Any Place Cocktail Lounge

"Friendly staff, great food, and reasonable prices. Just a great relaxing place to hang..."

Dwight Ward

"i love this place...the staff, the customers, the food, the drinks. top..."

Mara J Pike

"8/2023 Despite post Covid challenges, so far, so good. They've persevered with consistency and Aloha. In the new McCully location, the food is as..."

JMAC

"Aunty Judy and her staff are supreme. Karaoke, sports games on the TV. Lots of great food and warm family laughter. We go once a week for dinner and..."

Hoburn Medeiros

"This is a local place and many of the patrons know each other. The food is good. I personally like lechon and the chopped salad. The proprietor is..."

James Davila

"Use to be the original SOCIAL Bar & Restaurant. Anyplace has an open space feel. Lots of seating for large groups. Or sit at the bar and get your..."

Patrick Izon

"Great spot where locals hang out. Food and drinks were so delicious. Karaoke in the evening. Parking is a..."

Joeyaynn Makale'a Martinez

"Great pupus - local style spam and egg sandwich, kalbi, fried rice. Lot of folks like to sing karaoke. not my thing but it's a good time. ..."

HP Jacket

"Great food, good atmosphere, and good drinks! The best thing about this place is the 1$ oysters they serve every Wednesday. The oysters are huge,..."

Sony

"Family, Food, Fun ...... Mele Mondays featuring music artist/groups & a awesome atmosphere with friends....... Can't go wrong. It's where we hang..."

bj lau

"Aloha; well for a dive bar it's ok. I have always enjoyed the old location because the local service and food is always good. The new location has..."

Leon BIGPAKE Ho

"Pau Hana time! We went to Anyplace to have pupus. Ordered steal with mushrooms and onions, Chinese chicken salad and Steamed fish. Everything was..."

Rosemary Parker

808 Meal Prep

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

Fatboy's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food and I did take out. Ridiculously priced pop for $5 - only worth it if you stay in and get refills. The place is short staffed hence..."

Cindy Huynh

"Delicious food and big portions. We had the Teri Ribeye and catch of the day. Both were so tasty and fresh. The staff and the owner were friendly and..."

Iulian Marin

"This was EASILY the best meal we had during our week long vacation to Oahu. This was a recommendation from a friend who grew up in the area and said..."

Adrienne

"Such a small place with very friendly prices, we are from Miami and we have here one of the best tuna steak we ever had for $15 with rice, greens and..."

Lucie Zova

"The BEST Hawaiian BBQ I've had on Oahu!! Better than L&L, Rainbow Drive Inn, and Sadies. This is my second time here and I will continue to come here..."

Coral Marquez

"My wife found this place online as a local's favorite place. My conclusion is that we are not locals bit tourist in this place. Good food but not..."

Jon W. Lee

"I didn’t take a lot of pics because I was busy stuffing my face! I would suggest the bento box in order to try as many island food as possible. I..."

Dayana Gomez

"Hawaiian fast food done well. Very relaxed spot with some quick things to try, the Kalua pork was excellent everything else was decent but not mind..."

Chris Cole

"Good food. Well priced too. We went to hanauma bay and got hungry. I went out to get lunch to go at fatboy’s. The service was fast and they are..."

Mark Oliva

"Whoever said you can't taste happiness clearly never had garlic chicken from Fatboys. The crunch! Absolutely perfect to bring to the..."

mariep

"I had their khalua pork, and it came with rice and a choice of small salad or Mac n cheese. I chose the salad. It was delicious! And I enjoyed the..."

Stacy WB

"We visited the Hawaii Kai Location. Great local spot. Food was delicious. We had moco loco, chicken katsu, onion rings & loco style saimin. Great..."

J C

"Great food with great flavor, portion, and price. Perfect place for breakfast after the light house hike. Breakfast loco mock is so good and tastes..."

Darui

"Extremely reasonable! Great quality food and clean environment. We were very satisfied staff was also very customer service friendly. They also sell..."

Nicole Rios

"I really loved it! Huge quantities, richest flavors and very local dishes. Tried the loco Moco and special dish of the day shayu..."

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