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 Kalua pig, poke and poi |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Garage Level, Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 949 8444 |
Sad to say, 'real' Hawaiian food cannot be found at a luau. You find it at a place like this, where entire meals are available for just a few dollars. The menu offers all the Hawaiian favorites. There's a choice of about six 'plate lunches' the local meal that includes two scoops of rice, macaroni salad and a meaty main dish. This is not a formal restaurant; it is a food stand in the Makai Market at Ala Moana. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports bar in Waikiki |
2080 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 942 5227 |
Hawaiian sports are the theme at this family restaurant. Surfboards owned by stars such as Kelly Slater are prominently displayed at the entrance, and canoes and kayaks hang from the ceiling. The establishment has 38 TV screens, video games, and an Internet connection for Web surfing. Live music is presented three nights a week at around 7pm. The menu is standard American fare: sandwiches, burgers, etc. ($5-14). For dessert, there's an outrageous selection of ice cream sundaes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Healthy Sandwiches Served with Aloha |
2904 East Manoa Rd Honolulu, HI 96822 United States +1 808 988 6161 http://www.andyssandwiches.com/ |
Andy's Sandwiches and Smoothies is a mom and pop restaurant in Manoa valley that serves up fresh, healthy fare. It's a favorite lunch venue for vegetarians, old-time Manoa residents, and university students and professors. Owners Andy and Norma Rodrigues greet customers by name and ask if they'd like their usual. For many, the usual is the hot turkey and mushroom sandwich with papaya seed dressing or a vegetarian selection such as the Manoa Delight or the Eggplant Melt. For the tourist who wishes to venture a little further away from Waikiki for a mouth-watering lunch, Andy's is a good option. - Shiyana Thenabadu Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large, pleasant, modern |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 942 3446 |
Spacious, breezy and modern, this restaurant is equally appropriate for business lunches or family dinners. It has an extensive - if not very creative - menu that features deliciously prepared Italian favorites. Entrees include Baked Stuffed Eggplant, Sicilian Chicken and Rigatoni alla Ricotta. From the outside, the distinguishing feature of the restaurant is the large, square fountain, graced with an eight-foot-high abstract sculpture. The interior is airy and bright, with a pristine white tiled floor and chrome fixtures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family Italian |
1099 South Beretania Street Corner of Beretania and Pensacola Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 523 8855 |
A family favorite for casual dining, this restaurant offers consistently good pasta and standard Italian specialties like Eggplant Parmesan or Veal Marsala. Few items on the menu are more than $10. Checkered tablecloths and a chalkboard menu are highlights of the comfortable decor. Great fresh-baked bread is brought to your table, along with a small plate of raw veggies. Alcoholic beverages are available for about $4 per glass. It can be difficult to find street parking in the downtown neighborhood. 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 |
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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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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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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 |
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Inexpensive late-night local pick |
3297 North Nimitz Highway (At the corner of Nimitz and Paiea) Honolulu, HI 96819 United States +1 808 836 0541 |
No-frills island favorites are served at this little eatery by the airport. If you want an authentic slice of island flavor, forego the Waikiki restaurants and park your vehicle at Byron's. Hawaiian and Asian plate lunches are served round the clock. In addition to the regular menu, which includes such staples as teriyaki and katsu, the place serves several daily specials. A typical day's menu might include roast pork, mixed plate, braised oxtail soup and Chicken Adobo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than Cheesecake |
2301 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 924 5001 |
The Cheesecake Factory is surely the place to go when craving a rich and delectable slice of the mouth-watering dessert, but this restaurant offers much more. Serving appetizers, lunch, dinner, late night dining, Sunday Brunch, and a full bar, the Factory is a great choice for a casual dining experience. Everyone will find something to their liking with over 200 menu selections of pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Be sure to save room for one of the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts. 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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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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Upscale Korean |
725 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 593 4419 |
Serving traditional Korean specialties and innovative specialty dishes, this restaurant provides a dining experience that is more elegant than at most kal bi houses or barbecue takeaways. The ambience is quiet and sophisticated; the menu diverse and tempting. Besides savory grilled meats, katsu and delicious soups, the restaurant offers a few unique specialty items not found in other Korean eateries. The signature menu item is the Clay Pot Roasted Duck. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy informal seafood restaurant |
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 596 7944 |
Restaurants such as this one fill the gap between gourmet rooms and cheap eats. Offering tasty seafood dishes at low prices, the eatery appeals to tourists, mall workers and families. Appetizers range from hush puppies to crab won ton, while nearly a dozen seafood salads are served. On the heavier side, the menu offers a variety of fried seafood including fried clams and calamari. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steak and salad bar |
150 Kaiulani Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 4488 |
Chuck Rolles, the owner and proprietor of this eatery, has been credited with the creation of the steak and salad bar combination. He opened this particular establishment in 1959, and it has been a fixture of Waikiki ever since. Menus are painted on wine bottles, the steaks are good quality, and the salad selection is extensive. The friendly and unpretentious wait staff is always ready to assist you. Try the slow-roasted prime rib; it's a great dish at a fair price. 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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Good food, friendly service |
3221 Waialae Avenue Oahu Honolulu, HI 96816-5842 United States +1 808 732 3663 |
American and local comfort food is served at this popular restaurant in Kaimuki. The menu offers a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, Asian noodle dishes and classic American entrees. Signature menu items include Broke da Mouf Beef Stew, Oxtail Soup and Super Saimin. All American entrees come with bread, veggies and potato. A full kid's menu is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive, central, casual |
2310 Kuhio Avenue Kuhio Banyan Hotel Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 7573 |
This unassuming little eatery serves cheap meals to locals and tourists alike. It seems like a burgers-n-fries place but, in the Waikiki tradition, serves steak and lobster special. Other choices on the special include shrimp, crab legs, scallops and a half-pound of baby back ribs. The menu also offers chicken, fish and sandwiches (more modest, but more appropriate to the setting). This place does quite a bit of business, and is especially popular with families. The servers are cheerful and eager to please. 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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Elegant Chinese entrees and Dim Sum |
449 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815-3850 United States +1 808 735 5544 |
A local favorite for Chinese cuisine, this spacious, elegantly appointed restaurant just outside Waikiki offers an extensive menu of traditional Cantonese specialties, including live lobster and crab, whole fresh fish, clay pot specialties and taro nest dishes. At lunch, besides the regular menu, the restaurant serves more than 75 varieties of Hong Kong-style dim sum. The dining room is far less crowded and noisy than its Chinatown counterparts. There is a limited wine list as well as some imported Chinese spirits. 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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Home-style island favorites |
451 Pi'ikoi Street Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 596 8108 |
A favorite of Oa'hu locals, this cafe specializes in island favorites prepared and presented "like Mom used to make." The decor is as simple as can be: small tables, checkered trim and refrigerator displays at the front. Most items on the menu are simple and hearty: stir-fry and teriyaki chicken. The prices are very reasonable, with entrees averaging $6 and side orders averaging $3. No alcohol is served. There are other locations in the Kahala Mall and in Mililani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indian fast food |
2320 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96826 United States +1 808 949 4840 |
This is the Indian equivalent of the popular Chinese food chain Panda Express. Food is served from steam trays; just point to what you want. Sit at one of the few plastic tables or take your meal to go. While the place lacks in atmosphere, no one can deny that it serves the most inexpensive Indian food this side of Bombay. Vegetarian curry with rice is only $6. Chicken tandoori with rice and two vegetable curries costs $7. A wide selection of vegetarian dishes is featured, but there is no meat except for chicken. 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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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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Chinese patio dining |
2330 Kalakaua Avenue Oahu Honolulu, HI 96815-2953 United States +1 808 926 1488 |
Cantonese, Shanghai, Szechuan, Mongolian and Peking styles of cuisine are served buffet-style at this eatery. More than 20 items are displayed for dinner, with a slightly smaller lunch offering. A complete a la carte menu with a nice selection of salads and desserts is also offered. A full bar is available. The setting is a semi-outdoor tropical patio in the popular International Marketplace in the heart of Waikiki. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular island Italian |
354 Uluniu Street Honolulu, HI 96734 United States +1 808 261 2772 |
While the sophisticated, minimalist decor might suggest otherwise, this restaurant welcomes families. The dress code is casual. Pasta, seafood and grilled meats are served. A signature menu item is the Chicken Vegetable Linguine ($14). At lunchtime, each menu item is priced about $2 lower than at dinner. This is one of four such restaurants on O'ahu. The small chain is popular because of its reasonable prices, extensive menu and comfortable atmosphere. It is equally suitable for business lunches, happy hours or family dinners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local food, local favorite |
909 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 United States +1 808 735 5505 |
Approximately two dozen of these highly popular little eateries can be found on O'ahu. The food is an amalgam of Asian-American and Hawaiian items, truly reflecting the tastes of the many cultures of Honolulu. You can find Japanese Bento boxes, Chicken Katsu, Kalua Pork and other low-priced local favorites, served in portions that can satisfy big local appetites. Of course, rice is served with all dishes, even the cheeseburgers. 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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A Treat for the Young, Old, and Famous! |
66-087 Kamehameha Hwy Honolulu, HI 96712 United States +1 808 637 4827 http://www.matsumotoshaveice.com/ |
Among the many, always welcome visitors, Matsumoto's has hosted movie stars, rock stars, pro-athletes and more. Photos of Adam Sandler and others hang on the walls. Shaved ice is a Hawaiian tradition, and nobody does it better than Matsumoto's. This is no snow cone; it comes in dozens of tasty flavors and a wide variety of add-on items. Lines are long, but it's well worth the wait. Try ice cream on the bottom, it's a local favorite. They have an old-town style retail shop for all sorts of things Hawaiian, like shirts and stickers. You can also check out their online shop. Their catch phrase is "the coolest place on the North Shore" and trust me, you'll agree. -Rex Davidson 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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Undersea views |
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Pacific Beach Hotel Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 921 6111 http://www.pacificbeachhotel.c... |
Located in the Pacific Beach Hotel, 26 feet below the surface of the ocean, this restaurant has a view like no other. It features a 280,000-gallon, three-story aquarium with acrylic windows that are four to seven inches thick. While dining you will see everything from Hawaiian stingrays to the state fish, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. The fish are fed six times a day by scuba divers. The menu features high-quality American fare. There is a nightly dinner buffet as well as a Sunday brunch buffet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun, friendly atmosphere |
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard (Ward Warehouses) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 591 2513 http://www.osf.com |
The relaxed atmosphere and affordable prices make this an ideal place for families or large groups. The menu is made up of classic pasta dishes such as lasagna and chicken fettuccine. House pasta sauces are varied and usually delicious. Entrees cost an average of $8 and include salad, bread with garlic butter, beverage and dessert. This is part of a popular chain of restaurants. The Honolulu branch is decorated in typical Old Spaghetti Factory style: restored antiques, brass headboards that serve as bench backs, and a streetcar centerpiece. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual Italian hang out |
2752 Woodlawn Drive (in the Manoa Marketplace) Honolulu, HI 96822 United States +1 808 988 5923 |
This is a nice, casual neighborhood hangout where you can easily satiate yourself on the food and surroundings. Laid-back and friendly, it's ideal for a family meal out or for when you have a hankering to feel you've been invited to dinner with an Italian family. Huge portions of traditional Italian dishes with lots of garlic are the standard fare. Fresh sourdough bread is plentiful, as are the carafes of wine. Peak dinner hours draw a crowd, so make reservations or eat early. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Something for everyone |
2201 Kalakaua Avenue, Bldg B, 1st Floor, B108 Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 926 2000 http://www.royalhawaiianshoppi... |
Located on the first floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, this stylish restaurant serves upscale American cuisine. The menu features a substantial selection of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. A nice assortment of fresh salads will please the veggie contingent. The lovely outdoor dining terrace exemplifies the Hawaiian milieu. Picnic-style tables shaded by umbrellas are interspersed with lush tropical plants and flowers on a tiled patio. During the evening, tiki torches add a glow. 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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Italian at the Hilton |
2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 941 2254 |
One of a dozen restaurants in the Hilton Hawaiian Village, this centrally located eatery offers a variety of Italian favorites. The grandiose, sunny lobby makes for an atmosphere that's halfway between indoor and outdoor. Because of the proximity to the ocean, seafood is featured in many of the dishes. Start with an order of Crab and Artichoke Dip, or for something more local, try the Ahi Carpaccio. Other entrees include Fettucine con Vongole, fresh fish of the day and a hearty cioppino. 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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Egyptian food and belly dancing |
758-B Kapahulu Avenue (Kapahulu District) Honolulu, HI 96823-3208 United States +1 808 737 2900 |
Two tasteful nightly belly dancing performances draw everyone from former Middle Eastern residents to honeymooning couples to, Honolulu's only Egyptian restaurant. The attractive sand-colored dining room features intricate brass lamps, hieroglyphics and mother-of-pearl inlay furniture. Lunch buffet is served Monday-Saturday. Dinner entrees include Shawerma (thin slices of grilled, spiced lamb or chicken) and Reiash (grilled rack of lamb) - all served with basmati rice, salad and pita bread. Plenty of vegetarian selections are available, too. Beverages include a few beers, cocktails and wine by the glass or the bottle. 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 |
