Where to eat Polynesian food in Honolulu: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 10, 2020 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover Restaurants offering the best Polynesian 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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6. Tiki's Grill & Bar

2570 Kalakaua Ave located in the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3663 Seafood, American, Bar, Polynesian, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts [email protected] +1 808-923-8454 http://www.tikisgrill.com
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4 based on 4571 reviews

Tiki's Grill & Bar

A hip, open-air restaurant with a retro South Pacific design and experience, Tiki's Grill & Bar features a menu highlighting the flavors of the islands prepared in an open exhibition kitchen. The restaurant appeals to residents and visitors alike and draw

Reviewed By Miamkd

Amazing view! Great food! Happy hour also good deals. Service super friendly! Live music. I went 3 times already in 3 days. Gyoza and quesadilla is so good. U need to try!

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5. Helena's Hawaiian Food

1240 N School St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-2013 Polynesian, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 808-845-8044 http://www.helenashawaiianfood.com/menu.html
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4 based on 826 reviews

Helena's Hawaiian Food

Reviewed By hortaegg

There are more tables inside this little restaurant than there are parking spaces out side. They share the building with a animal feed store which was kind of a turn-off but we braved on for a "Michelin" experience. We had their much touted short ribs and their butterfish collar. The ribs were tough and offer little meat or flavor. The butterfish was mostly bone but I did like the taste and texture of it. My wife did not like anything about it. I grant that it did not have a pleasing, appetizing aroma. We had very poor service. We felt like they didn't really want tourist business.

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4. Hula Grill Waikiki

2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 203, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2941 American, Bar, Seafood, Polynesian, Hawaiian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach [email protected] +1 808-923-4852 http://www.hulagrillwaikiki.com
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4 based on 4017 reviews

Reviewed By GoVols79

Hula Grill is located in the Outrigger Resort right on Waikiki beach in Honolulu. We parked at Ohana East which is several blocks away but an easy walk and the restaurant validated parking there. At $6 for 4 hours it is about as good a deal as you will find in this area of Oahu and also gives us time to do other things than just eat. After walking along the beach we entered through Dukes restaurant which is on the ground floor of the resort and was completely packed with people waiting in the lobby for tables. Hula Grill on the second floor was quite the contrast and seemed almost deserted in comparison and we were able to be seated immediately.Portion sizes are fairly large and our food was good. There is a children’s menu which features breakfast and lunch/dinner food options. One of the biggest reasons we came is for Hula Pie and it didn’t disappoint. The service was slower than I prefer but everyone we encountered was extremely friendly. We had a great lunch at Hula Grill and would definitely return.

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3. La Mariana Restaurant & Bar

50 Sand Island Access Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96819-4910 American, Bar, Seafood, Polynesian, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Live Music +1 808-848-2800 http://www.lamarianasailingclub.com
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4 based on 561 reviews

La Mariana Restaurant & Bar

Reviewed By Kittygal

Spent a nice evening at this old fashionex tiki bar on Sand Island in Honolulu Harbor. It's been around for decades and is a great spot to eat, drink, and imagine you're on the set of (the original!) Hawai'i 5-0.I had ahi spring rolls, made with Okinawan sweet potato, and a spicy dipping sauce. Very flavorful. The garlic fries were piping hot and tasty. What better to wash it all down with than a mai tai?A local band played nice Hawaiian music. This place may be hard to find but it's worth the trek if tiki is your thing .

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2. Roy's Waikiki Beach

226 Lewers St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1941 Japanese, American, Seafood, Sushi, Polynesian, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront +1 808-923-7697 http://www.royshawaii.com/roys-waikiki.html
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4 based on 3312 reviews

Roy's Waikiki Beach

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.

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1. Highway Inn

680 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 105 Kakaako, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813-5409 Polynesian, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, [email protected] +1 808-954-4955 http://www.myhighwayinn.com/location-kakaako/
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4 based on 328 reviews

Highway Inn

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!

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