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 Finding Italy on Hawaiian Shores |
2552 Kalakaua Avenue Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 931 6273 http://www.arancino.net/aranci... |
Italy no longer seems distant as one walks into this impressive diner inside the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. The charm of the Hawaiian hospitality and the full flavors from Naples create a delicious impression. Watch the fascinating display of culinary skills at the open kitchen in the indoor area or enjoy the magical outdoors under romantic palm trees. Freshly made pizzas and pastas along with an assortment of wines and authentic Italian presentations, ensure a positively memorable dining experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxed dining |
2365 Kalakaua Avenue (Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 921 4600 http://www.moana-surfrider.com... |
This is a lovely multi-purpose patio area in the classically elegant Moana Surfrider Hotel. Guests relax in rattan armchairs beside a stately banyan tree that was planted in 1904. An extensive appetizer menu is available most of the afternoon and evening. One of the highlights here is the tea service. It is followed by a four-course prix-fixe dinner. Live entertainment is featured in the evenings. Sunday Brunch is excellent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: sarahkins |
 Photo: sarahkins |
 Fresh from the North Shore |
66-246 Kamehameha Highway North Shore Marketplace Honolulu, HI 96712 United States +1 808 637 4404 |
Mix a casual, carefree attitude with fresh fish and you get the Banzai Sushi Bar. The open-air atmosphere with cushions on the floor for seating is what separates this place from all other Japanese sushi bars. On one side is a screen where movies are shown on the weekends, on the other are surfboards hanging from the rafters. The specialties of the house are the creative sushi rolls such as the Lemon Drop, a spicy tuna sushi roll topped with a slice of white fish, ponzu sauce, and a sliver of lemon peel. Moderately priced, nigiri ranges from $3.25 to 6.95 an order, while sushi rolls range from $4.25 to 14.25. Be ready to kick off your shoes and enjoy the flow. -Kim Fujiwara Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indoor dining or outdoor snacking |
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 591 8713 |
There are two distinct sections to this restaurant, each with its own menu. The indoor part is upscale casual, with a full menu of traditional Japanese fare. The outside takeout window serves a few standard local dishes, including Barbecued Chicken and Katsu chicken. It's cheap, quick and informal. People order at the counter, pay in cash, and take their food to an outdoor table or to their business or home. The two sections of the restaurant are divided by the kitchen, so if you're dining in one you won't see the other. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shrimp and more shrimp |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Ala Moana Shopping Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 949 4867 |
The fast-growing restaurant chain inspired by Forrest Gump has a busy location at Ala Moana Center. It serves shrimp in more than a dozen styles, including fried, boiled and Cajun. You can also get good crab legs, ribs and burgers. Prices range from $10-25, and portions are generous. Beer and a limited wine selection are available. The atmosphere is casual and the cooking is "down home", just the way Forrest and Bubba like it. All in all, the place is quite fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Steve Okubo |
 Photo: Steve Okubo |
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Chic, casual lunch spot |
1067 Alakea Street Honolulu, HI 96813-4506 United States +1 808 524 4064 |
A San Francisco native comes to the tropics, and the result is this charming neighborhood eatery. It's just the sort of place - casual yet chic, laid back yet ultra-modern - that you find all over San Francisco or Miami Beach. However, in Honolulu it's a bit of an anomaly. Simple, perfectly-prepared Northern Italian cuisine is a delight. Homemade pastas and kiawe-grilled meats are all delicious. Vegetarians can order the kiawe-grilled vegetables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Do the Cha Cha |
Hawaii Kai Shopping Center Honolulu, HI 96825 United States +1 808 395 7797 http://www.chachachasalsaria.c... |
For Mexican food with a Caribbean twist dance your way into the Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. Located in the Hawaii Kai Shopping Centre it has a fun, festive and casual atmosphere. Enjoy the waterfront seating and lively vibe while you dig into various soups, sandwiches, nachos, Tamales, Quesadillas, Tacos, etc. available. Veggies don't fear there's plenty of yummy Mexican for you too. End your meal with an exotic dessert like the Jamaican Rum & Chocolate Flan or a Creamy Coconut Custard. There are also various events like the Open Mic that takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine under parasols |
2169 Kalia Road (in the Outrigger Reef) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 924 4992 |
Take the kids out for a relaxed breakfast, lunch or dinner in an exquisitely maintained tropical garden, complete with with tiny waterfalls and tropical blooms. Or if you prefer, hire a babysitter and enjoy a romantic dinner by the pond. Hamburgers and sandwiches are served at lunchtime. At night, dine on fresh seafood. Early Bird Specials are a great value. This place is laid-back and casual, and the staff is quite pleasant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waikiki bar and grill |
2335 Kalakaua Avenue (Outrigger Waikiki Hotel) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 2268 http://www.dukeswaikiki.com/ |
The biggest reason everyone gathers at this beachfront restaurant is the music and the patio sunsets. The sound is "Contemporary Hawaiian" and appeals to a youngish demographic. Groups that often play here are Kapena, Makana and Lilikoi Sisters (Friday through Sunday evenings). The food includes fresh fish, burgers and a tasty club sandwich. The atmosphere offers a great beach setting with traditional Hawaiian friendliness. There is a breakfast buffet (USD9.95) and lunch buffet (USD10.50). The adjoining bar is a good place to have a drink before heading back to the beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pig out |
66-011, Kamehameha Highway Honolulu, HI 96712 United States +1 808 637 8005 http://www.haleiwajoes.com/ |
Of the two restaurants in Haleiwa that hug the coastline, Haleiwa Joe's is one. The decor is modern Poleynesian, but the food is largely traditional Hawaiian with fresh catch. They also serve up a pretty mean stake, as also delectable sashimi. The must try at Haleiwa Joe's is the luau lumpia (Kahlua pig, pineapple, sweet Thai sauce), black & blue ahi (seared Ahi with wasabi-ranch sauce) and the paradise pupu platter (sushi, ceviche, luau lumpia and sticky ribs). It's not just the names that are a mouthful! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Patio dining on the beach |
2863 Kalakaua Avenue (Kaimana Beach Hotel) Honolulu, HI 96815-4016 United States +1 808 921 7066 |
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this place offers good food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant takes its name from a huge Hau tree that grows out of Waikiki Beach and shades the beachfront terrace. This is a great place to take in the sunset while enjoying a wide variety of seafood and other well-prepared offerings at moderate prices. Mai Tais here are large and make a great view even better. The Hau Tree has live slack-key guitar music on weekend nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale coffee bar |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Space 3066 Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 949 1500 http://www.honolulucoffee.com |
Worn out from hours of exploring the vast, busy Ala Moana Shopping Center? This breezy indoor/outdoor cafe is the perfect place to relax and sip an iced mocha or Italian soda. Espresso drinks and pastries are served. Deliciously authentic gelato is available by the scoop. The long lines and crowded tables are a testament to the tasty fare. The atmosphere is casual; Hawaiian breezes drift through the indoor and outdoor dining areas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outdoor Waikiki dining |
2199 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 2311 |
Set in one of the nicest hotels on Waikiki Beach, this is a great place to start or end a day in paradise. The breakfast buffet is huge and lavish. A la carte lunch and dinner menus offer a variety of tasty sandwiches, salads and hot dishes. You'll dine al fresco under the shade of a native Kiawe tree, enjoying picturesque ocean views. Needless to say, the sunsets here are exquisite. Live Hawaiian music at sunset is a long-standing tradition. This is a good place to bring children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood and pasta |
2169 Kalia Road (Outrigger Reef on the Beach) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 924 6000 |
Set in a beautiful tropical garden, this place specializes in fresh fish and pasta dishes. However, you may opt for a USDA Choice steak or a generous cut of prime rib, slow roasted in a custom-built oven. The pasta dishes are great, and the prices start out on the very affordable end. On the high end is the special Seafood Puttanesca, which is filled with crab, shrimp and fish. Families are welcome at this eatery. The dining area overlooks Waikiki Beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North Shore eatery |
62-540 Kamehameha Highway Honolulu, HI 96712 United States +1 808 637 6272 http://www.restauranteur.com/j... |
A tradition on Oahu's North Shore, this busy restaurant boasts beautiful sunset views overlooking the Haleiwa harbor. Stop by for a drink or dine either indoors or on the terrace. Besides fresh local fish like mahi mahi, opakapaka and ono, the restaurant makes a mean Boston Clam Chowder and a popular Grilled Crab and Shrimp Sandwich. There is free parking. Reservations are essential. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old-time Waikiki bar |
2259 Kalakaua Avenue (Royal Hawaiian Hotel) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 7311 http://www.royal-hawaiian.com/... |
Legend has it, the Mai Tai was either invented or perfected here. Fact or fiction: it doesn't really matter. This is a great place to have a drink and relax. Other creative tropical libations include Planters Punch, Navy Grog and the Royal Hawaiian Special. The bar is set in the magnificent old Royal Hawaiian Hotel. From 5:30p to 8:30p each evening, you can relax and take in the mellow Hawaiian music provided by the house band. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Lou Huang |
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Espresso bar, cafe, creperie |
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard (Victoria Ward Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 597 8121 / +1 808 521 9023 |
Great fresh-fruit smoothies, blended coffee drinks and thick milk shakes are served at this cafe. It is an award-winning establishment, taking the category of Best Espresso Fountain in the Zagat Survey. The food here is also exceptional, if a little pricey. There are some terrific crepes on the menu, and the Belgian Waffles are really something. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. The best seating may be in the lovely courtyard section. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale dining in Waikiki |
2199 Kalia Road Halekulani Hotel Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 2311 / +1 800 367 2343 (Toll Free) http://www.halekulani.com/dini... |
This eatery is located in one of the finest hotels in Waikiki, Halekulani Hotel. It is a treat for the eyes and the palate. It has earned an impressive amount of awards throughout the years. Delicious cuisine is served in an outdoor garden setting a few footsteps from the beach. Executive Chef de Cuisine Jean-Pierre Maharibatcha supervises every detail in the evening, even showing up at diners' tables to enquire after their satisfaction. The island-inspired sauces he has created for the seafood menu are wonderful. All of the fish is fresh. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not-so-hidden treasure |
900 South Beretania St (in the Honolulu Academy of Arts) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 532 8734 |
Located inside the prestigious Honolulu Academy of Arts, this cafe is an attraction in its own right. The serene, shaded patio provides an escape from downtown Honolulu, while the healthy, inexpensive menu is great for lunch. The volunteer staff is low-key and friendly. The short menu changes often, but it always offers a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. The vegetables and the bread are always fresh and delicious. If you eat here, you'll be helping a good cause. All profits from the restaurant go toward the Academy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming bistro and wine bar |
2238 Lau'ula St (across from DFS) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 2221 |
Billing itself as a "café and wine bar," this restaurant is rather unique, especially given its central Waikiki location. The menu is equal parts Japanese and Continental, while the décor is several steps up from anything else in the area. However, the prices are low. The menu items range from scallop terrine ($8) to Italian pasta and fried garlic rice. The restaurant is tucked away in an upstairs corner, which makes it feel somewhat private. There is a bright and cheerful dining room and a breezy, shaded balcony. Review © 2007, Wcities |