Location: Honolulu
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Top Things to do in Honolulu
- 1. USS Arizona Memorial
- 2. Pearl Harbor / WW II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
- 3. Diamond Head State Monument
- 4. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- 5. Waikiki Beach
- 6. Shangri La
- 7. Battleship Missouri Memorial
- 8. Koko Crater Railway Trail
- 9. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- 10. Saint Augustine by-the-Sea
Hawaii, United States Food Guide: 10 Hawaiian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Honolulu
Discover Restaurants offering the best Hawaiian food in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
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10. Roy's Waikiki Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3312 reviews
Reviewed By playamomma
When walking through town, we stopped to look over the menu. Saw they had a price fixe menu for $46 from 5-6 pm, made reservations for the following night. When we arrived the following night, we asked to be seated outside so we didnt have to be in a/c. Ordered mai tais and wine. The price fixe consisted of an appetizer with poke, main course was a filet and 2 large garlic shrimp. The filet was on a bed of mac & cheese, sauce was delicious. Dessert was a chocolate lava cake and ice cream which was divine! Probably my favorite dinner while in Waikiki.
9. Side Street Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 818 reviews
Reviewed By Em P
Huuuge portions. Highly recommend the sizzling ribeye (thanks to a special bartender at the Hopaka location), the spicy garlic chicken, and garlic edamame (cuz there's no such thing as too much garlic for me!).Hopaka location has excellent wait and bar staff--very friendly, efficient, and so much Aloha. Kapahulu location is excellent as well--terrific staff. I just can't get enough of this place and usually eat here 3 or 4 times each vacation.
8. Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 592 reviews
Are you in the mood for mouthwatering fresh fish? For fresh from the boat to the plate fish you deserve, check out Uncle's Fish Market & Grill in Honolulu, HI. Stocked every day with fish straight out of nearby Hawaiian waters, this seafood restaurant is
Reviewed By juliof285
Went there for dinner because one of our tour guides highly recommended this place. The menu is different than the online menu. The sever told us that the menu is undergoing changes. The salmon with the miso sauce was great. We also ordered the pesto pasta with the lobster which had very little lobster- overpriced. It was also drenched in sauce when we asked for light sauce. The bread pudding was delicious and the portion was generous. The server was very polite and attentive. We definitely expected more if this place. Aloha juliof285, and thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent experience at Uncle's on Trip Advisor as well. We're thrilled you enjoyed the salmon and bread pudding; however, we are sad to hear you were disappointed with lobster. Your feedback is very important to us, as is the preparation of our food. Your insight lets us know where we have room for improvement, and we truly appreciate it. We hope to see you again in the future for our real Uncle's experience.
7. Highway Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 328 reviews
Highway Inn's Town location (Kaka'ako). The younger sister store to our establishment founded in 1947 in Waipahu. Serving Traditional Hawaiian Fare alongside Hawaiian inspired local plates to appeal and introduce our guests to Hawaiian Cuisine.
Reviewed By Corkdork73
Went here for lunch and loved all the family memorabilia and the tutus program for local grandmothers! We had the poke pupu and the fish tacos. Loved the taro tortilla and the fish was well-seasoned and well-cooked. I prefer poke that does not have mayo but the spice was good. Service was very friendly and all the local dishes coming out looked great. Bonus points for the food served on lunch trays!
6. Koko Head Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By John H
Came here for our last meal before leaving Oahu. Small, unassuming place which made it hard to find. I could be wrong, but we didnt see any signs except for a small one on the front door. We got here around 9am on a Monday and the place was beginning to fill up. I got the loco moco, which was tasty but not any different from any other loco moco I've had. The crispy rice on the bottom of the skillet was a nice touch though. The gf and the kid shared the bibimbap, which they enjoyed. We noticed the portions were a bit on the small side. 2 entrees and 1 guava juice for close to 40 dollars. Service was decent, nothing special. There is a parking lot with metered parking.
5. Cafe Kaila
Overall Ratings
4 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By heybrah
$40 for breakfast for two seems pricey, even for outside of Waikiki. No question that the food was good. I had the meatloaf loco moco with fried rice (+$2.00). Spouse had an omelet with two types of meat and cheese. Salsa was extra. Service was a bit spotty on a Tuesday morning. It's been better there. But it is a popular choice for breakfast and there was a wait. Good food, usually great service but don't expect cheap eats.
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4. Roy's Hawaii Kai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 582 reviews
For the past 30 years, guests have enjoyed Roy Yamaguchi's award-winning Internationally Influenced, Hawaii Inspired Cuisine, globally sourced wines and Roy's Aloha style of service. Roy's chefs utilize the freshest local ingredients, bold Asian spices, E
Reviewed By BobWE
Roy's is a high-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting. Located on the ocean side of the Hawaii Kai Town Center, about 25 minutes from Waikiki, is this Original Roy's establishment. The food and service were both outstanding. Seating downstairs, with in or outdoors, is primarily for the non-reservation folks. Upstairs indoor dining is for the reservation customers. Choose the upstairs option for the best views. We had tBrie Melt for a starter followed by the Shellfish Combination and the Mac Nut Opa which was a little pricey but outstanding. The dining experience lasted about two hours. Parking is next door and is free. Both upstairs and downstairs options include a sit down bar. A Hawaiian Flat Guitar musician was playing soft dinner music downstairs (Wednesday through Saturday). There are several other locations in the Islands but this is the Original. Our server, Jason, was friendly, knowledgable, and efficient. All in all Roy's is a special occasion setting.
3. Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1165 reviews
Reviewed By tlahuele
We ate dinner at Uncle Bo's at the recommendation of one of the employees at our hotel. We discovered that this restaurant is well known and loved by locals. The restaurant is not large, and has a casual feel synonymous with Hawaii. The music played on the sound system was 80's rock and roll, which we enjoyed. The service was prompt. The food was *outstanding*. We shared two appetizers, crab cakes and dynamite shrimp. Both were truly tasty. We noticed two other customers had ordered salads, and the salads were huge. The couple next to us got fried ice cream as a desert and they loved it. When we return to Honolulu, we will definitely go to Uncle Bo's again. This restaurant has food that is as good or better than many higher priced alternatives.
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2. Fresh Catch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By lwj
Although located away from the Waikiki area, Fresh Catch is a great place to grab some good local food. On the menu are several Ahi dishes: fried Ahi, seared Ahi, Ahi Poke, an Ahi Roll, Ahi belly, Ahi Sandwich, Crab Stuffed Ahi, Ahi Katsu.... there is also Beef Stew, Oxtail Soup, Furikake Salmon, Fish and Chips, Poke Bowls, Hawaiian Plate, Sauteed Garlic Shrimp. LauLau Plate, Teri Chicken & Tomato Basil Ono.We have tried the Ahi Poke Bowl and the Oxtail Soup... both are very good.
1. Poke Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Poke is one of our most favorite traditional Hawaiian dish, and we have taken this classic dish and put several twists to it. We use ahi, salmon, kajiki, shrimp, octopus, scallop and tofu with different mixtures including seaweed, onions, kale and more to
Reviewed By Ashley R
First time trying Poke and I was a little uneasy since I have a shellfish allergy. Luckily there's no major fallout when I do have shellfish by mistake. Of course I stayed away from the shellfish options and instead opted for the salmon and fresh ahi. It was great. The food was still good after 2 days. The atmosphere is really nice but I took my food to go. I didn't understand what one of the sauces were so I asked an employee, but I don't think they understood what I was saying in English so I got what I thought would taste best. Honolulu has a large Japanese / Asian population. It was very easy to order (if you know what you want). Located in the prime of real estate in Wakiki. Very vibrant area.
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