American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Honolulu

Rod Diaz

Woodtips

Nina Yumi

Hawaiian Tropical Smoothie

"Very friendly staff. Smoothie and acai bowl is super fresh and delicious!! Only downside was our smoothie and acai bowl took forever to come and we..."

Michi Kwan

"Best place for açaí bowls in Waikiki! Super friendly staff and amazing..."

Angela A.

"Happy hour 20%off..."

Spring Nash

"Great food and excellent..."

May Vue

"Great..."

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Alex Dodson

Justine Mertz

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Bonsai Burrito

"Breakfast burrito (~$6.50) was so delicious, I came back for lunch. Lunch burrito was even more delicious (bigger and ~$12). Food quality was..."

The Stomach

"Yo, this place is money. Burritos are huge and delicious and only $6.50. Only downside is that it's only open for breakfast during the..."

Ryan Little

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Harry’s Hardware Emporium

"My family and I were on vacation on Oahu and one thing my husband and I love to do, is find the local speakeasy’s and Tiki bars. We are not big on..."

Andie G.

"This is a very impressive speakeasy-style place, and quite possibly the best cocktail place in all of Hawaii. Dave & co are amazing mixologists...."

Paul M

"Harry's is always an awesome experience! Highly recommend as a place to try excellent drinks and food! The speakeasy environment is relaxing! My fav..."

Greg Dalin

"All I can day that this place is amazing. I have been to many different speak easy’s all over the US. But this is my most favorite one. It is..."

Scott Morita

"What a cool little speak easy. At least that's what I think it's called. Drinks are crazy good. They will make pretty much make anything you feel..."

Sesar Urkaregi

"Very intimate atmosphere where the bartenders carefully craft you bespoke cocktails amongst a variety of classics to help elevate your drinking..."

Gavin Chong

"What a spectactular experience. Great drinks, friendly and super knowledgeable staff, and incredible atmosphere. You'll easily mistake it for..."

Chris Summers

"Dave is the BEST bartender ive known!!!! Truly the best bar and food place i have been, and would definitely recommend it to everybody. 25 years of..."

Sheba Viloria

"Great vibe. Perfect size, not too big & not too small. Excellent drinks. The mixologist and bartender are obviously talented and experienced. The..."

John Mac Flanigan

"So first this is a Speakeasy. You gotta find your own way in. But if you are a "water world" person you know what to do. Chat up some hip..."

David Wai

Hapa Restaurant

Free off-street parking

"4.5 Stars - We split the sweet and spicy ribs for an appetizer. They were fall off the bone tender and delicious. The shrimp and grits also tasted..."

Troy L

"We didn't see any parking. So we parked at the Safeway parking lot. The doors were opened and the ceiling fan was on. So I’m not sure if the AC..."

Lilly Chun

"My Mom and I checked this place out for dinner last night, and we really enjoyed ourselves! Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the decor..."

Adriana Bright

"Super quick service, very fast turnaround from the time we ordered to the time our food came, and amazing cuisine. Ordered a few small plates for..."

Noah Schenirer

"Found this jewel of a restaurant for lunch. All around excellent. Food was fantastic, decor was stylish, and the service was first rate. Highly..."

Jeffrey Boyter

"Excellent atmosphere and phenomenal food. Must check..."

Naruchit Charoen Nacum

Heritage Heritage

Johnathan Hartzell

Maleko Coffee And Pastries

"Hands down ... the very best! Open early for us early risers ... 4am! Best coffee. Best fudge. Best coconut peanut butter. Best pizza. ..."

Dena Waddell-Genz

"I walked 1/2 mile to the only place open at 4:30am. A little hard to find (look for directions to Hawaii Monarch hotel), but it was worth it. Down to..."

Beth Weingart

"Got both bacon / ham egg and cheese on a croissant with brown sugar boba tea. Definitely worth it! Croissants were so buttery and flaky. Only..."

Vidya

"Maleko Coffee is a very small corner shop in a hotel. The server was very nice and recommended some pastries. I opted for one of the coconut ball..."

T.T.Puslecki

"Maleko’s also offers Pizza after 3.30pm. I was walking by and I heard they had good pizza. I stopped and talked to JB. He makes a great..."

Deborah King

"I didn't have any pastries but the coffee is superb. I got one too drink at the store and then one to go. Marvelous..."

John Fisher

"The owner is a really nice man!!! Dont skip cinnamon muffin!! It is the best muffin ever made 🙌 Hands down..."

Kim Lim

"So happy we found this little gem! They make excellent pastries and coffee!! They staff have been so kind and welcoming on our many visits in!!..."

Melissa Edwards

"Gloria was so friendly and kind and helped explain everything to me so I could make my brunch choice. Everything was delicious and I spent less than..."

Abby Ferguson

"Moist and flaky cream cheese danishes, delicious coffee, fair prices. I got breakfast here three days in a row, great service and yummy food..."

Alissabeth Mohn

"Great place for delicious savory and sweet treats and good coffee! The owner was there, and he helped me pick the flavor of their malasada-this is..."

Kristen M.

"We ordered the Aussie pizza being Australian, although different to our Aussie pizza definitely one of the best pizzas we have ever..."

Lainie Flint

"Food and coffee is amazing. The guy who runs it, super nice. Highly recommend coming here. You’ll find anything and everything..."

analisa harvey

"Love this place! The staff are so friendly and dedicated. The coffee is great and the pastries are top notch. Really enjoyed stopping in each morning..."

Lana Sanford

"Very nice coffee and pastry selection at this small shop. Enjoyed the home made fudge. Service was quick and..."

Jax Hearne

"Great coffee, friendly and efficient staff, and the pastries look tempting - fresh baked over night by the owner. (My food rating is visual - I can't..."

Dennis Leahy

Ali'i Coffee Waikiki

96/100 (152 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

American

Keiki And The Pineapple

Non-smoking restaurants

"Best coffee I've had since arriving to the island. I moved from Seattle Washington and was getting distraught on if I'd ever find good coffee in ..."

Mona Eisa

"I just visited this place today and I want to go back! A fun, cozy atmosphere with a great display of coffee brewing equipment laid out for all to..."

Brendon Ray Johnson

"I love how they make the green tea matcha drink its so good. The French roast has a nice flavor to it. I defenitly recommend it to coffee ..."

Kiana Pham

"Nitro cold brew was super smooth and chocolately. The banana poi bread was insanely delicious Emily made my day..."

Destiny Hardin

"I'm so happy The Curb is open again. Life has just shifted back in..."

Beth Tillinghast

"Best coffee on Oahu. Rivals anything you’ve had..."

Joshua Powell

"Great local place for coffee! One of the very best in Honolulu. Staff are knowledgeable and..."

Paul Eakin

"Been searching a long time, for a coffee shop that specializes in different types of beans, and styles of brewing. I can finally enjoy the true..."

Davit Soo

"Amazing coffee and erudite captivating conversation about coffee! All hidden behind a staircase, just like Harry..."

Curtis A. 'Manny' Manchester

"This is one of our favorite cafes on the island. There is a small parking lot around back which might be full but street parking should be okay too...."

Joshua Yuan

"Really good coffee from various small-business, speciality coffee roasters. Even the decaf (americano) is fragrant and tastes good. Almost got a..."

Mg 0

"Found this spot online through an Eater article. Fantastic location. Easy to find and parking was close enough. I found their cafe inviting and easy..."

Joseph Shoemate

"Really happy we came in here. Service was friendly and quick. Drinks were sooo good: Excellent batch brew and the matcha drink with the orange..."

Andrew Wolpa

The Coffee Guy

"My favorite coffee shop in Honolulu! Kinda don’t want to share this, but hey the line is always there anyway! Ive come with friends and solo and..."

C'est Moi, Eric

"Long line but worth it. I arrived at 715 and the line was out the door (a good indication that it’s worth it). The queue is short inside (the..."

Kelsi Buts

"Frequently visit this coffee shop. Honestly one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. A very fresh take on a modern coffee shop. Good vibe, not..."

Taylor Urban

"My favorite coffee spot on the island. My husband and I drive from Ewa to come here most weekends. Their homemade vanilla syrup is delicious for..."

Lisa Stevenson

"Very fun vibe, in a clean and modern coffee shop. Got the George with oat milk and the cold brew, and found the cold brew to be spectacular! The guy..."

Farshad P

Hawaii'aina Coffee Shop

"I tried their local coffee here and it was very good. The banana bread was super fantastic. Service was extraordinary. Hanging out in the lobby in..."

Travis Law

"I love this place. Perfect place to have a coffee after your run down the ala wai. The atmosphere is so comfortable. All of the coffee is locally..."

David Heinrichs

"Came across this cute little coffee shop and decided to try it out for a change instead of having my usual Starbucks. The latte I had was amazing!..."

Nes

"So relaxing, and such kind service. I was surprised to find they even have great local souvenirs like lip balm, cookies, coffee and..."

Z K

"Great little place in the lobby area of the Island Colony condo-hotel at Seaside and Ala Wai Blvd in Waikiki. Fresh local Hawaii coffee and fresh..."

angloconc

"She makes the best coffee on island. The owner and her employee are very sweet !! delish drinks, and fast service. Honestly a local..."

bambi boo

"I live this Maui Coffee in the morning. Service was amazing and..."

deekay2001films

"Good coffee. Great, friendly..."

Shawn McPherson

"Best smoothies in..."

bijan noroozi

"Great shave..."

Richard Rotte

Banan

"The new second location of Banan is pretty cute, currently with a location-limited special mango flavor that was delicious. We came late night and..."

Anna Baatz

"I really love banan but the last 3 times I came here they don’t have what I want. Such a disappointment everytime..."

Avery Weil

"Great location, bomb..."

Tanika

"Solid banana..."

Topher Dekdeken

Lauren Croxton

Samantha Morrow

Coldfyyre

94/100 (10 ratings)

Dessert

American

"Probably the best ice cream I’ve had on the island! A lot of the ingredients (including the cream) are locally sourced and the flavors taste very..."

Ingrid Knapp

"This place has lots of unique ice cream flavors. They were all very good Even the ones that weren't my type. There was a couple flavors they were..."

Tyler Jones

"Best Ice Cream on the island! They use all local ingredients, grass fed milk etc. It's the best place for ice cream on Oahu. They also have amazing..."

Noah Lebowitz

"It’s a little different from the picture but I like it! Very quite, good ice cream, and cheap..."

Sohee Lee

"Just stopped in here after dinner for dessert. The ice cream is unreal. He also uses local cream from the Big Island. Must check it..."

Jared Piimauna

"Soooooo good! Lots of flavors. Great texture. Farm to table. 100% Hawaiian..."

Lisa Araki

"As is stated on storefront, farm to table ice cream and etc, all good..."

Shawn Lee

"really tasty ice cream! chocolate one is like a..."

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Kathy Raymond

Waioli Kitchen And Bake Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"This is a lovely cafe with good food, a cozy atmosphere and beautiful gardens surrounding it. There are not many vegan friendly options (you could do..."

Josefina Tso-Guillen

"Absolutely incredible place to eat. You feel like family as soon as you step into the restaurant. Gorgeous scenery (in the rainforest!) and..."

hilary jones

"We just happened to google this hidden gem nestled in the trees in a cute old building. Cozy place for take out or plenty of inside/outside spots to..."

Lisa Engels

"Beautiful place to grab some really good food. Spacious and airy establishment tucked under a beautiful canopy of tree at the base of a mountain. A..."

Bryce Richardson

"A hidden gem in lush Manoa Valley. Food is fresh and delicious. Coffee is so good. And the history of the place is meaningful. Love bringing my..."

Andrew Chae

"You can't go wrong here. I just knew I had made the right decision to eat here as I walked towards the restaurant. I tried the Short Rib Loco Moco...."

Rick Tracy

Irene M.

"What a wonderful place for breakfast or lunch. Fresh made pastries, bread & all served food. This place employees those that have come out of a..."

Deborah Apgar

"Waioli kitchen is a special place with absolute amazing scenery. There's several rooms and Lanais to take a seat on and enjoy a real good..."

A. McQ

"We went here twice for breakfast during our Hawaii trip. And oh boy is it a gem! Busy around 9AM, maybe a 15 min wait in line to order and then a 15..."

Kiersten Laird

"This is an absolutely lovely place back in the Mānoa valley. A peaceful haven amongst the mountains. The staff is friendly, service is good and the..."

Helena Andrade

"This is a quaint tea house nestled in the lush Manoa greenery, popular for brunches among locals and tourists. The building is surrounded by giant..."

Amalina Ariffin

"tbh that’s my favorite restaurant in Honolulu. Visited more than 4 times during our 1 month stay there. Love the mochi waffle, fried rice bowl, and..."

Chuyang Deng

"Such a beautiful place to come for breakfast. The scenery is phenomenal. There is a line to order and then you go sit. Workers we extremely..."

Zeina B.

"Avocado sandwich was great and reasonably priced for Hawaii, the two egg breakfast with Bacon and toast was $13 and you must try their pastry-..."

Roman Raider

"A wonderful place to enjoy a breakfast. You will feel you were amid a forest or jungle breathing fresh air with anion while sitting in the corridor..."

cindy amimer

"Been to 35 countries and 40 plus states and this was one of our favorite places. Great good. Super amazing friendly staff and love the mission of..."

Robb Schreiber

"This is an amazing and beautiful place. The owner employs men and women that are going through the Salvation Army rehab program. The customer..."

Coach Mom

"This is my favorite brunch spot on the island to meet girlfriends for a nice long catch up session (although you can’t get a mimosa or any..."

Des Scrutchins

Egghead Cafe

"Our first time dining at this location. The service was quick and the server was friendly. Everything we ordered we enjoyed and came out in a timely..."

Kelsie Uehara

"The food was amazing! We were very pleasantly surprised. Low-key, great service and atmosphere. Don't miss the blue crab omelette. It's out of this..."

Van-Troi Perozo

"Awesome spot although the construction on the road made it a bit of challenge for gps. But after circling a few times we arrived. Once inside there..."

Charlie McGinn

"Amazing food! Friendly service! We had the Shrimp and Bacon omelette and pork belly (super tender) eggs..."

M Chang

"Staff is always on point. Attentive & kind . Foos is excellent everytime we come. Coffees are so good. I got their pumpkin spice lattee their..."

Melissa Lum

"Excellent breakfast spot! Very well done. Everybody in our party of 10 was STOKED! Everyone said they'd be adding it to their O'ahu must go spots. We..."

George Allen

"We had breakfast at a different spot everyday for a week while visiting Oahu and Egghead Cafe was our favorite. The Cali-Cali eggs benedict was the..."

Ruben Ruiz

"Got the veggie eggs Benedict and berry french toast, eggs Benedict were pretty good, eggs were a little harder and less runny than I'd like, but..."

Johnny Shen

"Plenty parking in the lot. Went on a Thursday morning, no wait then. Got the Veggie Eggs Benedict, yolk could be runnier. The brioche-like bread..."

Adri

"Amazing food, Great service, and environment! The wait wasn’t too bad, however I recommend checking in online. We didn’t know you could so we..."

Stacy Covert

Island Brew Coffeehouse

93/100 (1263 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing! Had the toasted marshmallow latte and breakfast egg croissant with bacon. ONO!!! I little on the pricey side but it was awesome. Perfect..."

Ashley Nichole

"Beautiful views, colorful relaxing setting with down throw pillows. The food is wholesome and nutritious. A little pricey, but didn't charge extra..."

Cheryl Lani

"Great place to sit, grab some coffee and acai bowl and enjoy the beautiful view and water. Staff are amazing and are there to provide a wonderful..."

Jolene Kageyama

"My friends and I now make it a requirement that if we are going on an adventure to stop here for breakfast. The coffee is incredible and the food is..."

Emilyne Miller

"Fantastic drinks and food! Great atmosphere and view. Highly..."

Liza Ross

"I simply loved this place. From the warmt of the staff to the..."

Jose Guerra

"Great place to kick back, drink one good joe and eat some tasty..."

Oscar Wright

"Amazing place. Really like the laid back feel of the chairs over looking the lake. Had the Espresso Shake and that was amazing as..."

Jerry Alambatin

"Being used to cozy and relaxed coffee shops on the mainland I was excited to find one in Hawaii Great location and view. Great coffee and food An..."

Richard Moody

"It was the best tasting coffee I have ever had.When I come back to Hawaii, I am heading straight..."

Lenore Kremen

"Relaxing atmosphere, great view of koko head, great coffee, and just outside the busy Waikiki. Worth a trip..."

Jeremiah Fowler

"Island Brewhouse if a great place to relax with a coffee based drink or a smoothie, sit by the water, enjoy the view and eat one of their scrumptious..."

Tania Houle

"Wonderful breakfast, perfect coffee and the view was..."

Karen Martinek

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Misa Tanaka

"Our home away from home! Fantastic coffee, super nice crew, gorgeous location, great ambiance--love this..."

Susan Sanger

"Great coffee, great food, great view. Will be..."

C Stanley Clegg

"I love island brew coffeehouse on keahole st! The location is beautiful…right on the water at the Hawaii Kai shopping center…. With a cute..."

Aj Sue

"I have not been back in a few years and noticed they've expanded their seating area. It looks so beautiful!! The seating is all different which..."

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"Views and food to die for! Our post Koko head hike spot to refuel. Staff is super friendly and can help with picking out between all their good..."

Jesse White

"My favourite spot on this vacation we had so much good food with coffee and absolutely love the views and..."

karthika pillai

"Wow! What a way to start out our last day on Oahu! The breakfast croissant sandwich, the monte Cristo, and chocolate croissant. So so so..."

Jolinda

"Island Brew Coffeehouse, my absolute favorite spot right by the sea. The outdoor seating is blissful, the early opening hours are a lifesaver (6 am..."

Xcit Space

"Thankful for the Google review that said this was the best cup of coffee the poster had ever had. They were not wrong! The Hawaiian Honey Latte is to..."

Cydney Bilotti

"Love this location! Went here for lunch and we LOVE the vibes. All of the seating is so cool, aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, etc. The view is..."

Taylor Urban

"Been coming to this location for years! Their service and food quality is always great. Cute place for a quick breakfast /brunch /lunch bite. I love..."

Lindsey Itamoto

"The Hawaiian Honey Latte is my favorite choice here! The goodies are great also. Had the AVO toast it was really good, just could use a little..."

Moma D

"Places is bumping. Great cycling rendezvous. Only ordered the bulletproof coffee and pumpkin bar. Both delicious!!! All the food coming out looked..."

David M

"Amazing cafe for breakfast or lunch. High quality coffee and smoothies. Right on the water with a great atmosphere. There’s a mother hen with a..."

Winston Cubed

"Coffee is just ok for me… and I did NOT try their food. But the view and atmosphere at the hawaii kai location is wonderful. Perfect place to..."

Paul L.

"Great place to just hang out while enjoying your coffee. Their food and baked goods are also very very..."

Jeff Kung

"It's right on the water making it a nice relaxing place to sip your coffee. They also have a large selection of food you can get as well. It is a bit..."

Taylor Reddin

"Very pretty view with many different seating options! The sandwiches and coffees are yummy. The cold brew was so good! Some of the young female..."

M J

"Absolutely loved this little gem of a place. Found out about it through some friends and will definitely be back here more often. This is the best..."

Nathan B

Whole Foods Market

93/100 (1398 ratings)

"Wide variety, chill place to hang, great service, and they got a Amazon return center. This branch has something for everyone of all budgets. Service..."

Dave

"Now that's a place in for a wide variety of healthy quality produce, fish, meats, grains and more. They also serve prepared hot and cold foods along..."

Joseph Ting jr

"My favorite Whole foods store, they always have what Im looking for. Customer service here is decent too but they definitely need to hire more people..."

Aryeh

"Clean and easy isles to navigate quality baked goods, organic fruits and veggies. For some reason this time of year the fruits are a bit on the small..."

Delia Rio Benitez

"While we were still in covid pandemic... I went to Kahala Wholefoods in the early evening. I was rushing to pick up some groceries as usual. My..."

Dana T

"They have all kinds of food there. All the cooked food looks delicious and individually wrapped due to pandemic which is a good thing. I love the..."

Ami Chen (Rockie)

"As a Prime member, I am happy to take advantage of the great deals they offer us. I love the varied selection of fruits and vegetables at very good..."

Beverly Javier Tachibana

"We ordered Whole Foods vegetarian food for Thanksgiving. Was that delicious or what!!!!! 5 stars! No, maybe 10 stars!!!! Amazing..."

Suzanne Bernstein

"Just stopped to get some food from the hot..."

jolynne - JO 808

"Came all the way from Ewa Beach for the hand made burger patties my neighbor was raving about. But left with much more. Also my Amazon Prime..."

Ron noR

"Despite the high price on just about everything, this store has selection and food items you can't find nearby. They also have a restaurant/ buffet..."

HosFar FarHos

"It’s ok. Feels a little smaller than the Whole Foods in Kakaako but this one tends to be a bit less crowded. Still on the more expensive..."

Robert E

Kokoro Cafe

"We tried Dole whip and it was delicious! The staff is very friendly, and they get the orders ready very quick. The prices are good..."

Rosibel Rodulfo

"I love this cute shop!! A mochi waffle on a stick? Are you kidding?! 😍 The Shaka waffle ice cream was beautiful and so unique. Dean was so kind..."

Hanah Roberts

"The service is fast and the dole pineapple ice-cream choices are amazing. Try Shana-boom with lactose free dole filling...."

Val B

"The chocolate vanilla soft serve was so good! It was creamy and came in a crunchy waffle cone. The mochi waffle was really delicious and super..."

Vanessa G

"Mahalo iā 'oe !! This is dope! Liquid gold!! Dole Whip on top of Guava Passionfruit smoothie, sold!! This little gem is one of a kind, providing..."

"Expect a wait here as it can get busy at times! But so so cute: got the Shaka ice cream and not only was it cute, but delicious! I got the chocolate..."

Taylor Bozydaj

"The ice cream cuteness my daughter seen from a customer that walked by brought us here. We got a strawberry sundae and my daughter enjoyed it even..."

Brina Baby

"Delicious and good value for money ice cream and dole whip treats!! Good portion sizes. We got the dole whip float, shakka boom and pineapple dole..."

Serena

"Cute and cozy place they have ice cream, mochi pop, coffee etc. a lot of dessert! Me and my husband tried coffee and mochi pop. It was really..."

Jiyeon Portnoy

"Best ice cream shop. The service is the best and their shaka boom is delicious. You have to stop..."

Alejandra Espinoza

"The kids and I really enjoyed this soft serve. The texture is smooth and the flavor isn't overpowering or too..."

Raisa Melendez

"Very yummy Dole Whip here! Well presented desserts with fun topping choices friendly staff. We each got something different, and each item was..."

Rob Loper

"really fun ways to serve ice cream and frozen treats, recommend the Shaka Boom fun hang 10 cone ice cream and syrup choices, good dole whip..."

dee tak

"The Oreo sundae was very good, despite being bigger than what the photo showed. The Oreos were crushed and added nicely. It was also dairy-free but..."

•Lexi•

"Yummy desserts. Came for the shaka boom and it was very tasty, only reason for the 4 star is the cup is .25 cents but that .25 gets you a small scoop..."

Eldon Ngo

"TL;DR: tasty but spendy for such a small proportion (at least for the Mochi pop). Cool photo op for food paparazzi, haha. A novel thing to try but I..."

Cindy Fu (YUKIN3K0)

"Shaka boom $8 - We could choose flavor, filling, and two toppings. Pineapple and mango was so..."

K S

"Dole Whip at a reasonable price! Both Strawberry and Pineapple Dole Whip were very tasty. Also try the cone with..."

Angela Beardsley

"Great value for the price. We ended up going 4 times (Dole whip each time) during our 5 night..."

Henry Ng

South Shore Grill

93/100 (1698 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ok. So I'm not fish taco guy and we just flew in from Seattle where we ate amazing seafood. Our first day here we decided to walk 5 miles to..."

David Iaquinta

"This is our GO TO fish taco place after we watch the sunset. I've always loved the tacos but recently started ordering the SSG Salad with either..."

Pixie Picketts

"Great place! Awesome food! The wait is totally worth it! We just finished hiking Diamond Head and based off of recommendations we decided to hit up..."

Stephanie Smiser Murphy

"Great environment and atmosphere and the food is just deliciousness! Their burgers are great and the tacos are pretty dang good too! Definitely..."

Fefe Mohamed

"Love this place. A hole in the wall taco place that is everything you love about small local comfort..."

Tim Bales

"Best fish and chicken tacos I have ever had. The aioli sauce ��. Was definitely worth the trip. The only downside is that now I can’t eat..."

Jenney Kelly

"A must when in the area. I just happened upon this place during my daily walk near Diamond Head and the welcoming exterior called me in. They have..."

Estee Lawrence

"We found South Shore Grill after a day on Waikiki beach and I am so glad we did! We had the Ono taco plate and they were some of the best fish tacos..."

Chuck Halva

"Excellent food! My wife had the fish tacos and I had the mix food plate. Everything was great and it was a LOT of food...prices were very..."

Bryan Taylor

"Great food!! We stumbled across this little slice of heaven and went back the next day because our son loved it so much. Highly recommend the fish..."

Michelle Ruminski

"I like to consider myself a fish taco expert. This fish taco rivals all the fish tacos I have ever had in Austin,Texas or in Cape Cod. This includes..."

Jason Santosuosso

"Literally the best fish tacos in Honolulu and beyond! I am completely and totally addicted! GO here, get tacos, have an amazing life!..."

Elizabeth Sneed

"Best fish burrito and tacos I’ve ever had! Best place I’ve eaten our whole trip here. Been here 4 times this week!! Love..."

Mandy Thompson

"Couldn't get enough of the Ono fish tacos and tuna mac when I lived on island! Now, I just have to settle with daydreaming about having more. 😢 Do..."

Kellie Speer

"I haven't been to South Shore Grill in over a year. The renovations are great and the food was delicious. The garlic fries were crispy, down to the..."

Mary Letoto Ing

"Can’t say enuff about SSG ! During our week visit came here four times , burritos , tacos and the Blue Hole Burger is the sh.....! Nice local..."

Fred Ramos

"Best food I have had on this island so far. Guy at the register last night was super helpful and really..."

Jose Rodriguez

"The tacos are indeed awesome! I had one Ono fish and one Steak taco with Cajun fries and tuna Mac. Loved it all. The staff was very friendly. It is a..."

Max M

"I love this place! I’ll start at my hotel, do Diamond Head and get some tacos as a reward. These is just a great plate lunch place. Grab a Mexican..."

Melissa McInelly

"Very good fish tacos ! The ono was very tender and seasoned perfectly. It was juicy and melted in your mouth . The place was very tiny with very few..."

Tanya M.

"Delicious food in an unassuming venue. The fish tacos were amazing and so were the pork and chicken plates. Not much dine-in space or anything..."

Vaclav Grym

"Super understated nook, but amazing plates. I ordered the Kalbi, it was so well-marinated and tender. I would be remiss if I did not mention the..."

Zoe Weaver

"A must in Hawaii!!! I swear by the fish tacos! Hands down best taco in the world and I travel! We came back jus to eat the fish tacos!!!!! The aioli..."

Amili Rodriguez

"This place is great. My only suggestion would be to hire someone to make fresh tortillas. This was a taco with A+ filling on an F grade stale walmart..."

Mike Zucarelli

"One of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had the food was off the charts, staff was very friendly and helpful when it came to choosing what we..."

Denis Acosta

"One of my favorite places to eat in Oahu! No frills surf shack style place with delicious food. Their fish tacos are amazing and the plate meals have..."

Darren Hart

"The fish taco is clearly a standout here. Wish there was something to give the fish some pop though. Shrimp taco was okay. Steak had nice flavour but..."

David McCarthy

Da Hi Brew

"Cute hidde spot. I did Breakfast to-go. Everything bagel with bacon, egg, n cheese. It was nice n Warm, not too toasty (perfect for me) My daughter..."

Flor L.

"Cute little coffee shop. Coffee is very good. Sandwiches look..."

Richard Robbins

"A little tricky to find but totally worth it - fantastic local breakfast spot! Latte was perfect and the breakfast food was..."

Hayley Smith

"I'm super glad we discovered this place on our first day. I LOVE independent coffee shops! The food, coffee, and service were all excellent. The..."

Dan Stein

"This is definitely a favorite spot in Waikiki. The tumeric latte is so delicious- unreal. Just had the breakfast crunchwrap for the first time and oh..."

Erika Hiddinga

"Our favorite place to get morning beverages here. Friendly service & well-made drinks. Nice to support a small business while in..."

Livia Rose

"This is the cutest little coffee shop and the owner is so nice. Thanks Jenn! Omg had the best cold brew with coconut flavoring and coconut milk...."

Jaime Carrion Jr.

"Quaint small coffee shop that has a little something for everyone. The cold brew was coffee was excellent. We enjoyed breakfast here. Staff was super..."

Danielle

"All the different coffees you need and an adequate selection of breakfast. Food tasted great, service was quick, and the outdoor/indoor seating is..."

Serge Tsyg

"I had a great experience today, the cold brew was really good and we were able to add our own cream and sugar as needed. Staff was friendly and..."

Kaleb McAllister

"Cute little breakfast coffee shop. Great breakfast burrito that was relatively quick considering how busy they were. Tucked back inside of the..."

Evan S (Brusi)

"Great service and a fantastic turmeric latte. Burrito and bagel sandwich were..."

Steve Gonzalez

"We enjoyed this cute little coffee shop so much we came back a second time! The coffee hits the spot and the food has been delicious! I very much..."

Cami Boland

"Absolutely phenomenal coffee and literally the best breakfast I have eaten while I was here from Chicagoland. The avocado toast was delicious and..."

Chris LasCola

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

"Best breakfast, coffee and juices I've had in all of the US. Awesome vibe and venue. Consistently good, we have been coming every morning. The coco..."

Melissa Ferla

"My absolute favorite coffee spot in Waikiki! I found this place last year when I visited and made it point to go back this time as well. The Nutella..."

Amanda Washington

"Gorgeous place and the ambiance is relaxing. Generous serving on their summer salad. The ham and cheese croissant, bacon bagel and Turkey pesto..."

RCS S

"Great acai bowls. French toast was excellent. Good place to grab a breakfast or light lunch. Coffee wasn't so great if you're particular about a good..."

Ravit Dagmi Lowe

"Good vibes and amazing food! The waffles were fabulous 😋 . very kind staff 🫶🏼 staff, y’all doing great!..."

Alicia A

"Cute location with great aesthetics. Friendly staff. Visited here everyday while staying in the adjoining hotel. Pricey if paying. Food was great..."

Monica H

"Athletically appealing cafe in a prime location in waikiki. We ordered coffee and açai bowls, popular spot and fast service. The one critique would..."

Colton Wilson

"So this place was not our 1st choice however it turned out to be bomb. The best part also was that they have milk alternatives for their coffees...."

TonyTesla

"This is my favorite spot whenever I am in Waikiki, ai would stop by here for breakfast after watching the sunrise. The shop is right inside of..."

Wendy Nguyen

"Very good food with great service. Staff are really nice. Highly recommend the iced nutella latte and eggs benedict. Plating of dishes is stunning...."

Jaskarn Bains

"A great little cafe and coffee shop. It is big on fruits and fresh vegetables along with some interesting coffee drinks. I highly recommend the Nero..."

Kirby Thornton

"Great breakfast spot! Rooftop restaurant with pool and music. Very lively and great interior. Staff was very friendly and helpful in recommending..."

Katie Fitzpatrick

"A great breakfast option if you like waffles. So many waffle flavors! The coffee and lattes are good too but there are plenty of drink options, such..."

Jonathan Laferriere

"Delicious waffles but way too overpriced. All restaurants in Waikiki are on the higher end but this in particular was a little more pricey. Staff..."

Emily Boudreaux

"I found this place on Google while searching for some breakfast places. The place itself looks so gorgeous and just fits perfectly together. Also the..."

Carina Böttcher

"Atmosphere is awesome. Relaxing Kygo playlist was on setting the morning mood. If you are looking for a small coffee shop feel, this is it. They got..."

Justin Curry

"Very nice place!! The crew is doing a great job, nice and polite 👍. My family had a delicious breakfast 😋 . Recommended this..."

Мила Гашицкая

Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here with my boyfriend to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. This had to be one of the best dinners we have ever had. We would put it on par with..."

Travis Higo

"Outstanding meal - delicious, beautifully plated & nicely paired with wines! Service was attentive but not intrusive, & it was a treat to watch the..."

Bern Shen

"Wow, wow and wow..our server knew the menu, made recommendations and was just pleasant. Everything we ordered was amazing. The flavors are so..."

Pamela Slonaker

"We weren’t able to book the tasting menu as it books out very early, but the à la cart was very delicious and worth trying. The smoked ahi cigars..."

Whitney

"Easy Five stars all around. Beautifully executed food, with truly outstanding plating. Solid cocktails with attentive service was a total highlight..."

Jim Scheibel

"This was the best meal we've done in Honolulu. Every course was well thought out for flavor, presentation, and the pairing with wine. We sat at the..."

Garry Devine

"5-star food and service 15 minutes away from Waikiki beach. I chose Senia for my birthday dinner with my wife and my 6-year-old son and couldn't be..."

Rodrigo Arb de Castro

"Only a few tables here! But the experience is great and service is warm. Didn't order the larger format stuff but the regulars were right on taste..."

Ryan Kellett

"I’m being critical but no doubt the best meal I had in Hawaii. It was also the most expensive meal of my life, quite easily. So in that way..."

Jimmy Pyne

"Senia is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in the entire world. The food presentation makes it look like you are eating art. The..."

Dylan Smith

Tio's Tamales

Accepts American Express

"A bit spicy, but the tamale plate was delicious. Highly..."

greg a

"Small space with big burritos 😳 Owner is super nice and the tamales were good too. It’s more of a Mexican-American place (like Beto’s in Utah..."

Sam Moe

"My go to place whenever I crave for Mexican food. Been a fan since its first opening. Their food is unique and not your typical Mexican food in..."

Tung Pham

"We ordered tamales for NYE, a dozen chicken and half dozen pork. We also ordered a chicken taco plate and smothered chicken burrito to go. Delicious..."

Mae Fukushima

"Awesome place! If you are looking for a great spot in Honolulu for tamales or Mexican food in Honolulu, look no further. The menu is simple with..."

Stefano Viscuso

"I can't believe I've been passing this place by for so long. The tiny street front doesn't do this place justice. It is a hidden jam in a hole in the..."

Richard Blacketer

"Brah…. Brah…. BRAH…. Have I got a story for you… I have been wanting to come here for awhile, but I don’t really eat out much… today I..."

Simmon Mendez

"After driving past and seeing the Tio’s Tamales sign, my partner and i decided to try it for the first time recently. This was a clear case of..."

Ripley LV426

"My new favorite!! OUTSTANDING FOOD!!!! I would eat here every day if could. Strongly recommend the #4 breakfast burrito and the carne asada..."

Mr Galaxie

"Traditional New Mexican food. Reminds me of the tastes of home, with some local Hawaiian tweaks. The green chile is hot, the red chile is savory, the..."

Kawh

Fish Hook Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"LOVE IT! Amazing food and amazing people. We tried 4 dishes and all were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The kids were super happy with..."

Jaimee

"There are not enough words for this place!! We stayed at the Luana Waikiki Hotel that the Fish Hook Cafe is connected to. Both businesses were..."

Serrina Teran

"Love this place! The guys that run this kitchen are amazing, the food is great and the service is fun and spectacular! You feel like you are in their..."

Addie Beall

"おいしいとんかつ Finally, a place in Waikiki that I can enjoy Tonkatsu without the need of a reservation. Came here this morning and decided..."

World Explorer (VG)

"John was so friendly and kind! He was very helpful with giving us tips on what to order! My husband enjoyed the Poke bowl and I had delicious pork..."

Christina Keller

"Gave Fish Hook Cafe and if was tasty lunch under $20 bucks. Staff were helpful and courteous. Space is a bit tight so not ideal for groups of 6 and..."

CWLOUIS LAW

"Came here with the $10 off credits that come with staying at the Luana Hotel! Definitely a solid breakfast place, I really enjoyed the breakfast..."

Julia

"The wait is long, took about 35 minutes to get an omelet to go. I guess this is expected granted that the kitchen consists of like 2 people and an..."

Doug Fischer

"Oh my! The poke bowl was soooooo good!!!!! 😍 Had lunch there four days in a row, and everything was just perfect! The staff there were super..."

Heidi H

"Amazing food. Very small seating area but pretty quick service and the food was excellent. My party of 4 had the mochi waffles, mochi short stack,..."

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