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 Popular Honolulu chain |
333 Ward Avenue Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 591 0935 http://www.ba-le.com/ |
American and Japanese culinary styles are often combined in Hawaii. Here you can see (and taste) the effects of a different East-meets-West cultural synthesis. The flavors of France and Vietnam are used to create inexpensive but savory dishes. Lunch on gourmet sandwiches stuffed with savory pork, or stir-fried noodles with seafood. Baked goods such as croissants and muffins are served in the morning. The restaurant is casual with counter service. Other locations are in Manoa and Pearl City. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple, filling, inexpensive |
3565 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 United States +1 808 738 8855 |
Laid back, reasonably priced and friendly, this local diner serves tasty American favorites, such as ribs, burgers and sandwiches. On the Oriental side of the menu are fried rice, Oriental salads and salmon. A full bar is available. The kitchen generally stops taking orders one hour before closing time. This restaurant primarily caters to locals, but the tourists that are lucky enough to find it will be more than happy with the food, ambience and service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Austrian gem |
333 Keahole Street Honolulu, HI 96825-3406 United States +1 808 394 2433 |
This Austrian gem is located in the otherwise pedestrian suburban Hawai'i Kai Towne Center. Chef Andreas Knapp has a light touch with mittel European cuisine specialties like Wiener Schnitzel and Apfelstrudel. There is a good beer and wine selection. Pretty, cheerful decor is accented with lace curtains and trim. The service is friendly and low-key. Customers from all walks of life frequent this place for hearty platters of solid, old-style German food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Filling breakfasts, creative lunches |
315 Uluniu Street Honolulu, HI 96734 United States +1 808 261 8724 http://www.cinnamonsrestaurant... |
The ambience here is relaxed and comfortable, characterized by the "Earth First" spirit that is found in lots of Hawaiian and Northern Californian restaurants. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Fresh, healthy food is served in a clean, family-friendly atmosphere. Breakfast offerings include traditional plates such as Eggs Benedict, and more creative fare such as carrot pancakes. For lunch, dine on Chicken-Papaya salad or an island stir-fry. A "Keiki Menu" is available for the little ones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bar food, cocktails and smoothies |
1450 Ala Moana Blvd (Garage Level, Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 946 6245 |
Low walls, about four feet tall separate this establishment from the main Makai Market dining area. About 20 tables are arranged in a circle, and stools are placed all around the bar. Standard bar food is served here, and the prices are very low. The smoothie and juice menu is much more interesting than the specialty drink menu. Juices are freshly squeezed, and smoothies are inventive and flavorful. If you want something alcoholic, go for a blended daiquiri. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Omelets in Waikiki |
1911-B Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 949 0820 http://www.eggsnthings.com/ |
The hours of this late-night Waikiki cafe are unusual: 11p to 2p the next afternoon. Breakfast and lunch are the only meals served. As the name suggests, omelets are the mainstay here. Located on the north end of Waikiki, this is a favorite hangout for local residents and employees of area hotels and restaurants. The few members of Honolulu's bohemian community also occasionally pop by for a late night snack and conversation. The omelets are great, as are the crepes and pancakes. Note that alcohol is not served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Satisfy Your Local Hunger |
1296 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 593 2202 |
There is more to breakfast in Hawaii than sliced pineapple and banana bread at your hotel buffet. Eat like the locals without breaking the bank. Grace's Inn has tasty, homemade Hawaiian-style breakfasts for under $5. Try the Corned Beef Hash Loco Moco. For something simpler, get two eggs any way you like it with rice and your choice of favorite pork product—bacon, SPAM, Portuguese sausage, and more. Can't get there before 11 a.m.? For under $8, you can still enjoy plate lunches and daily specials from Chili to Tonkatsu to Spaghetti to Korean-style BBQ for lunch or dinner. -JoAnn Takasaki Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Sushi to go--immediately |
1450 Ala Moana Center (Garage Level, Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 942 0132 |
The inside of this restaurant is clean and attractive. Pre-packaged sushi is available at the front counter, and hot lunches are displayed behind it. Patrons can grab something at the counter, sit at one of 20 large tables, eat in a matter of minutes, and go. The menu features sushi, katsu, teriyaki and other Japanese standards. Prices range from $4.50 to $6.95. This is Hawaii's answer to the 30-minute lunch break. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quiet, authentic Japanese eatery |
2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 946 8287 |
Simple, sophisticated and peaceful, this is a welcome retreat from the hectic rush of Waikiki. It caters to an almost entirely Japanese clientele, although some Western tourists wander in from time to time. Order a la carte or opt for a dinner box (or if the hour is early, a bento box). There are several dinner specials daily. All meals are served with the traditional side dishes of rice and miso soup. The breakfast menu features American and Japanese dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Early and inexpensive breakfast |
247 Lewers Street Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 971 6621 |
For a quick and greasy meal on the move, pull up a chair at this no-frills cafe. The atmosphere is casual and busy. You'll be served hearty American and Hawaiian favorites for just a few dollars. The breakfast special is one of the best meal deals you'll find on O'ahu. At lunch, you can order a cheeseburger and fries. The specialty of the house is orange bread. No alcohol is served. After your meal, head out the door and back onto the bustling streets of Waikiki. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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25 restaurants, one food court |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Garage Level, Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 943 6841 |
More than 20 food stands, three sit-down restaurants and a bar are located here. You can choose from any kind of cuisine, including American, Hawaiian, vegetarian and Indian. Fresh fruit smoothies, pastries and daiquiris can all be enjoyed. While there are quite a few standard food stands - Sbarro, Blimpies - the local ones are much more interesting. Little Cafe Siam serves Thai food, the Noodle Co. offers a dozen kinds of sai min, and the Poi Bowl serves a Hawaiian plate lunch. The average cost is $40. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great meat or veggie choices |
2211 Kuhio Avenue Ohana Waikiki Malia Hotel Honolulu, HI 96815-2830 United States +1 808 923 7621 http://www.ohanahotels.com/ |
Formerly named the Blue Lagoon Cafe, this place has changed its name but not its style. This is a pleasant, relaxing alternative to Waikiki's glitzy, hectic, often expensive dining scene. Prices are low, and the atmosphere is low-key. Cushioned chairs and potted palms are nice touches. The menu features fresh fish, prime rib and homemade soup. A 20-item salad bar is featured. The pancake special is always a favorite. There is a full bar with beer and house wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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Buffet or a la carte |
2255 Kalakaua Avenue Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu, HI 96815-2515 United States +1 808 922 4422 http://www.sheraton-waikiki.co... |
Upscale buffet dining can be enjoyed in this Sheraton Waikiki restaurant. The dining area is large and casually elegant, featuring views of the ocean through full-length glass windows. There is no dress code to speak of; people come here before or after a day at the beach. Dine by the sea in casual splendor. Choose between a la carte items or a sumptuous buffet. There is a different theme every night. The popular Lobster Buffet is available on Saturdays. 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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Hearty and huge themed buffets |
2233 Helumoa Road (at Kalia Road) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 921 7272 http://www.waikikiparc.com |
Visit this buffet favorite when you have a hearty appetite. Each buffet consists of an awesome selection of salads, entrees and desserts (including a sundae station). American and Japanese favorites are offered at the daily breakfast buffet, while Hawaiian or Asian buffets are luncheon fare. Sunday brunch features seafood, omelets and a dozen salads and the Seafood & Prime Rib Dinner Buffet on weekend evenings is one of the best in Honolulu. Children 4-12 are charged according to their age. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bakery and cafe |
2330 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 9752 |
German-born baker Rolf Winkler brought this bakery/cafe concept to Honolulu. His establishment offers a large selection of pastries including French croissants, European bread and flaky crusted fruit pies. The sandwich offerings are exceptionally good; try the piled-high ham. The soups are equally satisfying. For those who really want to go for it, there is a rich hot fudge sundae or a sinful banana split. One of its other locations is in the Kahala Mall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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La Carte Dining |
410 Atkinson Drive Lobby Level of Ala Moana Hotel Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 886 448 1396 http://www.alamoanahotelplanta... |
If you are looking for an authentic la carte dining, then Plantation Cafe offers the finest. Located at Ala Moana Hotel, with a classic decor, the restaurant provides an ideal setting for a cozy dinner with your family. The chefs here, dish out popular local and continental delicacies. Avail of the daily breakfast buffets and also check out the Seafood and Prime Rib Buffet during the weekends. Dead tired with the Saturday night-out? You can surely head to the restaurant for a Sunday Brunch Buffet. Enjoy the sumptuous fair.. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spacious, inexpensive, central |
2270 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States |
The décor of this large coffee shop is only a step up from what you would see at Arby's or Wendy's. The seating area spreads across much of the lower floor of the Plaza, and the booths are bright orange and yellow. The menu is fairly extensive. Breakfast sees a standard selection of eggs, omelets and pancakes, while the lunch specials range from lasagna to club sandwiches. The dinner special, standard for Honolulu, is steak and lobster. Beer and wine are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big portions with small prices |
3308 Kanaina Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815-4214 United States +1 808 737 0177 |
People with hearty appetites frequent this place. Plate lunches and other local favorites are served at rock-bottom prices. The atmosphere leaves much to be desired, but for these prices, who cares? Order at the counter and dine outside if you like. Since most everything comes in a to-go carton, there's no need to linger. Several different stick-to-your-ribs meals are available. Try the Teriyaki Beef, the Roast Pork or the Fresh Fish. If you can't make up your mind, go for the mixed plate; it's highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pan-Asian garden dining |
2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 949 4321 http://www.hiltonhawaiianvilla... |
Located in the enormous Hilton Hawaiian Village, this restaurant offers sidewalk dining by the pool. It is convenient to the Rainbow Tower and the main lobby. There is a full bar with beer and wine. Menu items range from the ultra-healthy taro burger to the jumbo all-beef hot dog. Buffets are offered at breakfast and dinner. Although no one should be in a hurry in Hawaii, several express lunch options are offered for folks who need to rush off to the next meeting or parasailing session. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood and beer |
580 North Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96817 United States +1 808 545 7979 http://www.samchoy.com/ |
Ebullient "Never Trust a Skinny Chef" Sam Choy has done it again. Considerably more laid-back than his Diamond Head restaurant, this booming, 380-seat eatery in the industrial Iwilei area of downtown Honolulu serves up generous portions of fresh fish and shellfish (choose your own from enormous tanks), upscale local foods and great beer brewed on the premises. Try the light Bruddah's Cream Ale, the lusty, chocolaty Bumbucha Stout or a sampler of all five varieties. Breakfast will run less than $10 a person; lunch $18; and, dinner about $45. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hang-out spot for local professionals |
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 597 1777 / +1 808 591 1004 |
There are four parts to Scoozee's kitchen; the bakery, the pizzeria, the deli and the restaurant/lounge. The first three are for the quick-bite crowd, who just want to nibble something in between work shifts or shopping sprees. The formal restaurant is a popular hangout with a great Sunday brunch menu and a faithful Happy Hour following. Over-the-counter fare ranges from box lunches to pastries to pizza slices. The restaurant serves sandwiches, Hawaiian favorites and burgers. The bustling indoor dining area and cheery outdoor patio are usually both busy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
