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Culinary Hawaiʻi

From neighborhood poke counters to a long oceanfront dinner. Explore places to eat by island.

Food at Fête, Honolulu.
Food at Fête, Honolulu. · Source website; photographer uncredited

How we recommend restaurants

Our recommendations consider recent review patterns, food consistency, service, value and the dining experience. Stars and review counts are shown as reference information, rather than used as an automatic ranking formula. Dated review evidence appears where reviewed. Places without enough recent evidence are listed without an editorial rank.

Doraku is our #1 Oʻahu sushi choice, and Island Vintage Coffee is our #1 Oʻahu coffee choice. These top choices reflect editorial preferences. Menu prices, restaurant details and review snapshots have separate sources; check the exact branch before visiting.

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Numbered recommendations within each category and island. Choose an island above for its local rankings.

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Breakfast & brunch

#1 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
A plated dish at Koko Head Cafe.
A plated dish at Koko Head Cafe. · Koko Head Cafe (official website; photographer not identified)
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Koko Head Cafe

Chef-driven island-style brunch and dinner on 12th Avenue, known for creative local flavors and a busy neighborhood atmosphere.

4.5/5 · 2,220 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1120 12th Ave #100, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

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#1 · Breakfast & brunch on Molokaʻi
Manaʻe Goods & Grindz — venue photo montage documented by Restaurantji
Manaʻe Goods & Grindz — venue photo montage documented by Restaurantji · Restaurantji; individual photographers not credited
Molokaʻi · East Molokaʻi

Manaʻe Goods & Grindz

Casual east-end stop for plate lunches, breakfast and takeout near mile marker 16.

2026 HAWAIʻI Magazine readers’ choice: among Molokaʻi’s top five cheap eats.

4.7/5 · 265 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-03. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 8615 Kamehameha V Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

Casual dining

Menu and hours need confirmation

#3 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
Cafe Kaila Honolulu dining room
Cafe Kaila Honolulu dining room · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī · Breakfast & brunch

Cafe Kaila

Breakfast and lunch at Market City Shopping Center, with pancakes, waffles, French toast, egg dishes and salads. Breakfast is served all day; lunch begins at 11 a.m.

4.3/5 · 2326 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.

Official Honolulu location and menu reviewed

#4 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
Breakfast dishes at Sweet E’s Cafe — 2023 visitor photograph
Breakfast dishes at Sweet E’s Cafe — 2023 visitor photograph · KONALOHA BLOG
Oʻahu · Kapahulu · Breakfast & brunch

Sweet E’s Cafe

A neighborhood breakfast and lunch café on Kapahulu Avenue. Breakfast is served all day, with lunch starting at 11 a.m.

4.7/5 · 3,278 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1006 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Official public profile and Localicious restaurant listing reviewed

#5 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
Pancakes — Moke’s official brand food photograph; branch not identified
Pancakes — Moke’s official brand food photograph; branch not identified · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Moke's Bread & Breakfast Kaimuki

Breakfast-and-lunch spot known for local comfort food and lilikoʻi pancakes.

4.6/5 · 484 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1127 11th Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

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#6 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
A view into the dining room at Mud Hen Water.
A view into the dining room at Mud Hen Water. · Mud Hen Water (official website; photographer not identified)
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Mud Hen Water

Ingredient-driven modern Hawaiian small plates and cocktails on Waiʻalae Avenue, with a strong local and seasonal focus.

4.5/5 · 853 Google reviews

$30-$80 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3452 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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#8 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
Meat and bread platter at The Surfing Pig Hawaii
Meat and bread platter at The Surfing Pig Hawaii · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

The Surfing Pig Hawaii

Kaimukī restaurant and bar combining modern comfort food, cocktails, brunch and a hidden speakeasy-style experience.

4.3/5 · 602 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3605 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

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#16 · Breakfast & brunch on Oʻahu
Waffle and Berry — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Waffle and Berry — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Waikīkī

Waffle and Berry

Breakfast stop saved in the Waikīkī dining list.

4.9/5 · 2,733 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2250 Kalakaua Avenue, Royal Hawaiian Ave Lower Level #104, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Burgers & sandwiches

#1 · Burgers on Molokaʻi
Burger at Molokai Burger
Burger at Molokai Burger · Photo source
Molokaʻi · Kaunakakai · Burgers & local plates

Molokai Burger

Burgers, fried chicken, fries, shakes, and local plates, with a drive-through option.

Official menu: Molokai Burger $8.65, cheeseburger $9.15 and double cheeseburger $13.50; fries $4. Breakfast examples $9.75–13.75. Tax and drinks are additional. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

4.5/5 · 474 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 20 Kamehameha V Hwy, Kaunakakai, Hawaii, USA

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#1 · Burgers on Oʻahu
Seven Brothers burger; brand-level food photograph, not branch-specific
Seven Brothers burger; brand-level food photograph, not branch-specific · Official venue website; photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Haleʻiwa · Burgers

Seven Brothers Burgers — Haleʻiwa

Haleʻiwa is the main Seven Brothers listing in this guide. Other North Shore branches are at Shark’s Cove, Kahuku and Lāʻie; confirm each location’s service hours.

4.8/5 · 1,068 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 66-197 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

#4 · Burgers on Oʻahu
E.A.R.L. storefront — brand photograph; branch not identified
E.A.R.L. storefront — brand photograph; branch not identified · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī / Market City

E.A.R.L. Kaimuki

East Coast-style sandwich shop serving subs, burgers and fried chicken from Market City Shopping Center.

4.6/5 · 393 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2919 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#5 · Burgers on Oʻahu
E.A.R.L. storefront — branch not identified
E.A.R.L. storefront — branch not identified · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī, Kakaʻako & Kapolei · Sandwiches & burgers

E.A.R.L.

E.A.R.L. (Eat A Real Lunch) serves East Coast-style sandwiches, burgers and fried chicken. Choose its Market City, Kakaʻako or Kapolei shop.

4.5/5 · 414 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 400 Keawe St #102, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Three operating locations and food categories reviewed on the official website

#14 in this list
The Bird’s Nest Craft Coffee service window
The Bird’s Nest Craft Coffee service window · NateEatsHawaii; photographer not separately credited
Oʻahu · Haleʻiwa · Coffee & sandwiches

The Bird’s Nest — Craft Coffee

Craft coffee, matcha, sourdough kolaches and rotating focaccia sandwiches.

4.8/5 · 258 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 66-532 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA

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Chinese

#1 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Sichuan dishes at Chengdu Taste Honolulu
Sichuan dishes at Chengdu Taste Honolulu · Steve Czerniak / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Ala Moana · Chinese

Chengdu Taste

Sichuan cooking near Ala Moana, with a menu built around bold spices, noodles and shareable meat and vegetable dishes.

4.4/5 · 555 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 808 Sheridan St Ste 209, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

4.7/5 · DoorDash
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.

#3 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Legend Seafood Restaurant — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Legend Seafood Restaurant — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Chinatown · Chinese

Legend Seafood Restaurant

Chinese dining and dim sum at Cultural Plaza, unit 108.

4.2/5 · 1,215 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 100 N Beretania St #108, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Listed in the official plaza directory

Monday–Friday 10:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–9 PM; weekends 8 AM–2 PM and 5:30–9 PM

#4 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Royal Kitchen — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Royal Kitchen — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Chinatown · Chinese

Royal Kitchen

Cantonese food and dim sum at Cultural Plaza, unit 175.

4.4/5 · 344 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 100 N Beretania St #175, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Listed in the official plaza directory

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30 AM–4:30 PM; Saturday 6:30 AM–4:30 PM; Sunday 6:30 AM–2:30 PM; Wednesday closed

#5 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Food at Wu Wei Chong Qing Cuisine
Food at Wu Wei Chong Qing Cuisine · Aaron K. Yoshino / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · McCully · Chinese

Wu Wei Chong Qing Cuisine

A small Chongqing-style Chinese restaurant on South King Street with noodles and Sichuan dishes.

4.7/5 · 417 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1738 S King St #101, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

4.7/5 · Google, reported by Restaurant Guru
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.

#6 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Cake noodles at Lee Ho Fook Restaurant
Cake noodles at Lee Ho Fook Restaurant · Melissa Chang / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Chinatown · Chinese

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant

Chinese dishes and noodles at Cultural Plaza, unit 170.

4.6/5 · 57 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 100 N Beretania St Ste 170, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Listed in the official plaza directory

Thursday–Tuesday 10 AM–6:30 PM; Wednesday closed

#7 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Tai Pan Dim Sum — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Tai Pan Dim Sum — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Chinatown · Chinese

Tai Pan Dim Sum

Dim sum at Cultural Plaza, units 167–168B.

4.2/5 · 99 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 100 N Beretania St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Listed in the official plaza directory

Daily 7 AM–4 PM

#8 · Chinese on Oʻahu
Signature beef brisket noodles at DAJI Spicy Pavilion
Signature beef brisket noodles at DAJI Spicy Pavilion · Andrea Lee / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Chinatown · Chinese

DAJI Spicy Pavilion

Guizhou cuisine and noodles at Cultural Plaza, unit 117.

4.6/5 · 61 Yelp reviews

$$ · Price level

Rating & price sources

Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 100 N Beretania St Ste 117, Honolulu, HI

$$: Giftly snapshot

Listed in the official plaza directory

Wednesday–Monday 10:30 AM–8 PM; Tuesday closed

Coffee

#1 · Coffee shops on Hawaiʻi Island
Big Island Coffee Roasters Hilo café
Big Island Coffee Roasters Hilo café · Big Island Coffee Roasters — Hilo Café / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Hilo · Coffee roaster

Big Island Coffee Roasters — Hilo Café

Hawaiian coffees, lattes, house-made syrups, iced drinks, and pastries at the Hilo café and roastery.

4.6/5 · 431 Google reviews

$1-$10 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 76 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, Hawaii, USA

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#1 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Coffee and açaí bowl — Island Vintage Coffee brand photograph
Coffee and açaí bowl — Island Vintage Coffee brand photograph · Island Vintage Coffee (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Royal Hawaiian Center · Waikīkī · Coffee

Island Vintage Coffee

Kona coffee, açaí bowls, and pastries, with branches spanning Waikīkī, Ala Moana, Haleʻiwa, and Kapolei.

4.4/5 · 3,407 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2301 Kalākaua Ave #C215, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

#2 · Coffee shops on Hawaiʻi Island
Kona Coffee & Tea café exterior
Kona Coffee & Tea café exterior · Kona Coffee & Tea / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · Coffee

Kona Coffee & Tea

A Kailua-Kona café serving coffee from the family’s Kona farm, with separate farm-tour options above town.

4.6/5 · 1,781 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 74-5588 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

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#2 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Coffee and pastries at Kona Coffee Purveyors
Coffee and pastries at Kona Coffee Purveyors · Kona Coffee Purveyors (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Kona coffee & French pastries

Kona Coffee Purveyors

Pair Kona coffee with b.patisserie croissants or kouign-amann at the International Market Place.

4.4/5 · 4,082 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: Kuhio Mall Entrance, 2330 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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#2 · Coffee shops on Lānaʻi
The Break — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph
The Break — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph · Photo source
Lānaʻi · Hulopoʻe · Resort café

The Break

Artisanal coffee and light fare in an open-air setting at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.

#3 · Coffee shops on Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Pie coffee — Lappert’s Hawaiʻi product photograph
Kauaʻi Pie coffee — Lappert’s Hawaiʻi product photograph · Photo source
Kauaʻi · Kauaʻi · Ice cream & coffee

Lappert’s Hawaiʻi

Kauaʻi-made ice cream, roasted coffee, and cookies, with island-inspired flavors and several Hawaiʻi shops.

4.7/5 · 181 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1-3555 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA

#3 · Coffee shops on Maui
Maui Coffee Attic storefront
Maui Coffee Attic storefront · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Wailuku · Café & pastries

Maui Coffee Attic

Coffee and house-baked treats such as ube haupia scones, lilikoi bars, bread pudding, and coffee cake, plus a small live-entertainment calendar.

4.7/5 · 639 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 59 Kanoa St, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

#4 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Toast and drinks at ARVO, Oʻahu
Toast and drinks at ARVO, Oʻahu · Christie / ckanani
Oʻahu · Kakaʻako & Waikīkī · Café

ARVO

A café stop at SALT or the Surfjack, with a choice between a Kakaʻako morning and a Waikīkī coffee break.

4.5/5 · 640 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 324 Coral St Ste 1A-104b, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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#4 · Coffee shops on Maui
Island Vintage Coffee at Whalers Village, Maui
Island Vintage Coffee at Whalers Village, Maui · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Kāʻanapali & Wailea · Coffee

Island Vintage Coffee — Maui

Coffee and café fare at Whalers Village and The Shops at Wailea.

4.3/5 · 1,219 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy L5, Lahaina, Hawaii, USA

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#4 · Coffee shops on Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Coffee Visitor Center exterior
Kauaʻi Coffee Visitor Center exterior · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Kauaʻi · ʻEleʻele · Coffee estate visit

Kauaʻi Coffee Visitor Center

An estate coffee stop for visitors interested in the growing side of their cup, with visitor-center and farm-tour information.

4.6/5 · 5,435 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 870 Halewili Rd, Kalaheo, HI 96741, USA

#8 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Coffee and pastries — Honolulu Coffee brand photograph
Coffee and pastries — Honolulu Coffee brand photograph · Honolulu Coffee (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Moana Surfrider · Waikīkī · Coffee

Honolulu Coffee

A coffee stop at Moana Surfrider, Prince Waikiki, downtown, or Ala Moana, with a Bakery on King location too.

4.3/5 · 436 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

#9 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Kai Coffee at Queens Arbor, Waikīkī
Kai Coffee at Queens Arbor, Waikīkī · Kai Coffee Hawaiʻi (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Hyatt Regency · Waikīkī · Coffee

Kai Coffee Hawaiʻi

Espresso drinks and the macadamia-nut Kai Latte, with hotel cafés, a beachside location, and a roasting-facility window.

4.4/5 · 1,238 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2424 Kalākaua Ave #129, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

#10 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Island Brew Coffeehouse café counter
Island Brew Coffeehouse café counter · Island Brew Coffeehouse (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Hawaiʻi Kai · Coffee

Island Brew Coffeehouse

Hawaiian cold brew, made-to-order Kona and Kaʻū coffee, flavored lattes, and food at neighborhood cafés.

4.5/5 · 1,443 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 377 Keahole St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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#11 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Halekulani Bakery counter and bakers at work
Halekulani Bakery counter and bakers at work · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Bakery

Halekulani Bakery

Breads, pastries, and desserts from Halekulani’s pastry team, at the bakery in Halepuna Waikiki.

4.5/5 · 347 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2233 Helumoa Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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#12 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Latte art — Hawaiian Aroma Caffe brand photograph
Latte art — Hawaiian Aroma Caffe brand photograph · Hawaiian Aroma Caffe (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Café

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

Waikīkī cafés for a coffee break and a bite between beach time and exploring the neighborhood.

4.2/5 · 772 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: Beachcomber Waikiki Hotel, 2300 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

#13 · Coffee shops on Oʻahu
Assorted pizzas at Talk Kaimukī
Assorted pizzas at Talk Kaimukī · Melissa Chang / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Talk Kaimuki

Long-running Waiʻalae Avenue neighborhood café that also operates a cocktail program on select evenings.

4.5/5 · 622 Google reviews

$ · Price level

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3601 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$: Giftly snapshot

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Desserts & bakeries

#1 · Desserts on Lānaʻi
Blue Ginger Cafe — Lānaʻi 96763 local business directory photograph
Blue Ginger Cafe — Lānaʻi 96763 local business directory photograph · Photo source
Lānaʻi · Lānaʻi City · Bakery & café

Blue Ginger Cafe

A family café and bakery making fresh bread daily in the center of Lānaʻi City.

4.6/5 · 444 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 409 7th St, Lanai City, HI 96763, USA

#1 · Desserts on Molokaʻi
Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Coffee Shop — 2014 HONOLULU Magazine photograph
Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Coffee Shop — 2014 HONOLULU Magazine photograph · Olena Heu / HONOLULU Magazine article; photographer not separately credited
Molokaʻi · Kaunakakai · Bakery

Kanemitsu’s Bakery

Doughnuts and hot bread from a longstanding Molokaʻi bakery, including its well-known evening bread service.

4.5/5 · 309 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 79 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, USA

#1 · Desserts on Maui
Pies at Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop
Pies at Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Olowalu · Pies & baked goods

Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop

Sweet and savory pies, fresh-baked bread, and other baked goods in Olowalu.

4.7/5 · 4,939 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 820 Olowalu Village Rd

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#1 · Desserts on Oʻahu
Malasadas from Leonard’s Bakery
Malasadas from Leonard’s Bakery · Photo source
Oʻahu · Kapahulu · Malasadas

Leonard’s Bakery

Malasadas and malasada puffs from the Kapahulu bakery, with mobile locations elsewhere on Oʻahu.

4.5/5 · 10386 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.

#1 · Desserts on Hawaiʻi Island
Malasadas from Punaluʻu Bake Shop
Malasadas from Punaluʻu Bake Shop · Punaluʻu Bake Shop / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Nāʻālehu · Sweet bread & malasadas

Punaluʻu Bake Shop

Hawaiian sweet bread, malasadas, and macadamia shortbread on a drive through Kaʻū.

4.6/5 · 5,383 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 95-5642 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, Hawaii, USA

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#2 · Desserts on Oʻahu
Decorating a Chantilly cake — Liliha Bakery brand photograph
Decorating a Chantilly cake — Liliha Bakery brand photograph · Liliha Bakery (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Honolulu & Pearl City · Bakery

Liliha Bakery

A local bakery stop for cakes and pastries, with Original Liliha, Nimitz, Ala Moana, Pearl Highlands, and Waikīkī locations.

4.6/5 · 4,803 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 515 N Kuakini St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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#3 · Desserts on Oʻahu
Sugar-coated malasadas at Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
Sugar-coated malasadas at Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery · Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
Oʻahu · Kaimukī · Malasadas & ice cream

Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

Malasadas, Cake Bombs, house-made ice cream, and Malamode: a hot malasada wrapped around ice cream.

4.6/5 · 565 Google reviews

$1-$10 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3632 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$1-$10: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#6 · Desserts on Maui
Shaping shave ice — Ululani’s official brand photograph; branch not identified
Shaping shave ice — Ululani’s official brand photograph; branch not identified · Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
Maui · Kahului

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kahului

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kahului is a shave-ice stop included in the Travel Hawaiʻi dessert guide.

4.7/5 · 761 Google reviews

$1-$10 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 333 Dairy Rd, Kahului, Hawaii, USA

$1-$10: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#9 · Desserts on Oʻahu
Banán banana soft serve and fruit — brand-level photograph
Banán banana soft serve and fruit — brand-level photograph · Banán (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Waikīkī & Kaimukī · Frozen banana dessert

Banán

Banana-based frozen dessert for a dairy-free alternative to ice cream, with toppings chosen from the branch menu.

4.5/5 · 809 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2301 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

#11 · Desserts on Oʻahu
Honey glazed doughnuts at Donut King
Honey glazed doughnuts at Donut King · Gregg Hoshida / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Kaimukī · Donuts & bakery

Donut King

Donuts and sweet bakery treats at Market City Shopping Center. A stop to pair with breakfast or lunch in the Kapahulu–Kaimukī area.

4.7/5 · 432 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2919 Kapiolani Blvd #201A, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

Market City tenant listing and official business profile reviewed

#22 in this list
Shave ice at Island Vintage Shave Ice, Royal Hawaiian Center
Shave ice at Island Vintage Shave Ice, Royal Hawaiian Center · Island Vintage Shave Ice (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Shave ice

Island Vintage Shave Ice

A Royal Hawaiian Center shave-ice stop for a cool dessert while exploring central Waikīkī.

4.5/5 · 2,380 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2201 Kalākaua Ave Kiosk B-1, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#23 in this list
Customer with shave ice — JoJo’s brand photograph; branch not identified
Customer with shave ice — JoJo’s brand photograph; branch not identified · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Kauaʻi · Kauaʻi · Shave ice

JoJo’s Shave Ice

House-made cane-sugar syrups and cream toppings, with a menu of traditional shave-ice combinations.

4.6/5 · 887 Google reviews

$1-$10 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, Hawaii, USA

$1-$10: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#28 in this list
Shaping shave ice at Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice — brand-level food photograph, not Kona-specific
Shaping shave ice at Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice — brand-level food photograph, not Kona-specific · Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice — Kona / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · Shave ice

Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice — Kona

A Kona branch of Ululani’s for specialty shave ice and toppings.

4.4/5 · 417 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Filipino

#1 · Filipino on Oʻahu
Plate meal from Broke Da Mouth Grindz, Kapolei
Plate meal from Broke Da Mouth Grindz, Kapolei · Broke Da Mouth Grindz / DoorDash; photographer unspecified
Oʻahu · Kapolei

Broke Da Mouth Grindz-KAPOLEI

Broke Da Mouth Grindz-KAPOLEI is included in the Travel Hawaiʻi food and drink guide.

4.7/5 · 361 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 890 Kamokila Blvd #104, Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Food trucks & farm stops

#1 in this list
Hale Pops at Hukilau Marketplace — official marketplace photograph
Hale Pops at Hukilau Marketplace — official marketplace photograph · hukilaumarketplace.com (official website)
Oʻahu · Lāʻie

Hukilau Marketplace Food Trucks

Food trucks, shops and dining at the public marketplace outside the Polynesian Cultural Center’s ticketed villages.

4.6/5 · 3,315 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy Bldg 5, Laie, HI 96762, USA

Casual dining

#3 in this list
Malibu Farm — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph
Malibu Farm — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph · Photo source
Lānaʻi · Hulopoʻe · Lunch

Malibu Farm

A poolside restaurant above the bay with lunch and locally sourced ingredients. Confirm day-visitor access.

4.1/5 · 54 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763, USA

Hawaiian & local food

#1 · Hawaiian & local on Oʻahu
Helena Chock at Helena’s Hawaiian Food — archival restaurant photograph
Helena Chock at Helena’s Hawaiian Food — archival restaurant photograph · Photo source
Oʻahu · Honolulu · Hawaiian

Helena’s Hawaiian Food

A long-running family restaurant for traditional Hawaiian food.

4.4/5 · 4551 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.

#3 · Hawaiian & local on Hawaiʻi Island
Café 100 website food photograph
Café 100 website food photograph · Photo source
Hawaiʻi Island · Hilo · Local comfort food

Café 100

A classic Hilo stop associated with loco moco.

4.3/5 · 2,053 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 969 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

#3 · Hawaiian & local on Oʻahu
Oʻahu Grill — photograph from the official venue website
Oʻahu Grill — photograph from the official venue website · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Oʻahu Grill

Family-run Hawaiian restaurant focused on traditional local comfort dishes.

4.6/5 · 451 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1137 11th Ave Ste 104, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#7 · Hawaiian & local on Oʻahu
Baby back ribs and grilled corn at Kahai Street Kitchen
Baby back ribs and grilled corn at Kahai Street Kitchen · Kahai Street Kitchen (official website; photographer unspecified)
Oʻahu · Honolulu

Kahai Street Kitchen

Kahai Street Kitchen is included in the Travel Hawaiʻi food and drink guide.

4.6/5 · 424 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 946 Coolidge St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#18 in this list
Side Street Inn food photograph; brand image
Side Street Inn food photograph; brand image · Photo source
Oʻahu · Honolulu · Local comfort food

Side Street Inn — Hopaka

A casual gathering spot near Ala Moana. Check the Hopaka Street menu for shared plates and local dishes.

4.5/5 · 1,172 Google reviews

$20-$40 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1225 Hopaka St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$40: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

Indian & Nepalese

Italian

#1 · Italian on Lānaʻi
Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph
Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph · Photo source
Lānaʻi · Hulopoʻe · Italian

Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi

An Italian restaurant at Four Seasons. Check the current menu and reservations.

3.8/5 · 19 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1 Manele Bay Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763, USA

Korean

Mediterranean

Mexican

#1 · Mexican on Kauaʻi
El Taco Feliz (Happy Taco) — venue photo montage documented by Restaurantji
El Taco Feliz (Happy Taco) — venue photo montage documented by Restaurantji · Restaurantji; individual photographers not credited
Kauaʻi · Kapaʻa · Mexican

El Taco Feliz (Happy Taco)

A Kapaʻa Mexican food stop for tacos and other casual Mexican dishes.

4.7/5 · 404 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 4-1395 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

4.7/5 · Tripadvisor
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.

#1 · Mexican on Maui
Fish Market Maui interior and seafood wrap — official photographic composite
Fish Market Maui interior and seafood wrap — official photographic composite · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Honokōwai · Fish market & takeout

Fish Market Maui

A fish-market stop offering poke and sushi rolls alongside fish tacos, sandwiches, and seafood plates.

4.5/5 · 2,915 Google reviews

$10-$25 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3600 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Hawaii, USA

$10-$25: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining · Sushi & rolls

#1 · Mexican on Hawaiʻi Island
Shaka Tacoz Captain Cook storefront
Shaka Tacoz Captain Cook storefront · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Hawaiʻi Island · Captain Cook · Mexican

Shaka Tacoz — Captain Cook

Tacos, burritos and quesadillas with fish, meat and soy-chorizo options at the Captain Cook location.

4.8/5 · 2,004 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 82-6167 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA

4.8/5 · Tripadvisor
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.

#3 · Mexican on Maui
Acevedo’s Hawaicano Cafe — food and venue photo montage
Acevedo’s Hawaicano Cafe — food and venue photo montage · Restaurantji; individual photographers not credited
Maui · Kahului · Mexican

Acevedo’s Hawaicano Cafe

Family-run Hawaiian and Mexican cooking: tacos, burritos, carnitas and local-style plates in Kahului.

4.8/5 · 872 Google reviews

$10-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 190 Alamaha St, Kahului, Hawaii, USA

$10-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

4.9/5 · Uber Eats (18 ratings at review)
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.

#3 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Alejandro's Mexican Food - Kalihi — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Alejandro's Mexican Food - Kalihi — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kalihi

Alejandro's Mexican Food - Kalihi

Alejandro's Mexican Food - Kalihi is included in the Travel Hawaiʻi food and drink guide.

4.5/5 · 789 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2831 Kalihi St Unit E, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#4 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Los Chaparros dining room; archival photograph from 2018
Los Chaparros dining room; archival photograph from 2018 · Style Preservation; photographer uncredited
Oʻahu · Mōʻiliʻili · Mexican

Los Chaparros Mexican Restaurant

A neighborhood Mexican restaurant on South Beretania Street serving familiar Mexican comfort food.

4.4/5 · 1,012 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2140 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

4.6/5 · DoorDash
Published rating snapshot · reviewed 2026-09-27. Ratings can change.

#6 · Mexican on Oʻahu
North Shore Tacos — Shark’s Cove — official website photograph
North Shore Tacos — Shark’s Cove — official website photograph · northshoretacos.com (official website)
Oʻahu · Pūpūkea · Mexican

North Shore Tacos — Shark’s Cove

Baja-style fish tacos from a walk-up food truck with outdoor picnic seating near Shark’s Cove.

3.7/5 · 706 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 59-712 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

Casual dining

#7 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Red Raider Burrito at Guadalajara Grill, Hukilau Marketplace
Red Raider Burrito at Guadalajara Grill, Hukilau Marketplace · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Lāʻie · Mexican

Guadalajara Grill — Hukilau Marketplace

Mexican food at Hukilau Marketplace, including tacos and burritos.

4.3/5 · 252 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 55-370 Kamehameha Highway Hukilau Marketplace, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy Bldg 5, Laie, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#8 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Seafood taco — Haleiwa Seafood official food photograph
Seafood taco — Haleiwa Seafood official food photograph · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Haleʻiwa · Seafood

Haleiwa Seafood

A family-operated food truck serving fish tacos, shrimp plates and other seafood.

4.6/5 · 341 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 66-236 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

Casual dining

#9 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Steak tacos pictured on Frida’s Hawaii’s official website; brand food photo.
Steak tacos pictured on Frida’s Hawaii’s official website; brand food photo. · Frida’s Hawaii
Oʻahu · Mōʻiliʻili · Mexican

Frida’s Hawaii — Puck’s Alley

Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican favorites.

Location verified; happy hour not confirmed.

Check the branch ordering page for current hours.

#10 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Steak tacos pictured on Frida’s Hawaii’s official website; brand food photo.
Steak tacos pictured on Frida’s Hawaii’s official website; brand food photo. · Frida’s Hawaii
Oʻahu · ʻEwa Beach · Mexican

Frida’s Hawaii — ʻEwa Beach

Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican favorites.

Location verified; happy hour not confirmed.

Monday 11 AM–7:30 PM; Tuesday–Thursday 11 AM–8 PM; Friday–Saturday 11 AM–8:30 PM; Sunday 11 AM–7 PM

#11 · Mexican on Oʻahu
Menu image displayed on TNT Taqueria’s Honolulu delivery listing.
Menu image displayed on TNT Taqueria’s Honolulu delivery listing. · TNT Taqueria / Uber Eats listing
Oʻahu · Keʻeaumoku · Mexican

TNT Taqueria

Mexican takeout spot on Keʻeaumoku Street serving tacos, burritos, quesadilla plates, nachos and ceviche, with horchata and jamaica to drink.

Delivery-menu examples: burrito $21.50; four-taco order $24.50, before delivery fees. Pickup prices may differ. Menu source · checked 2026-10-16

Casual dining

Address and menu checked; exact opening hours need confirmation.

Confirm current pickup hours directly.

Other dining

#10 in this list
Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa location photograph
Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa location photograph · Photo source
Hawaiʻi Island · Waikoloa · Beachfront dining

Lava Lava Beach Club — Waikoloa

A beachside food and drinks stop. Select the Big Island location for its menu and reservations.

4.4/5 · 6,525 Google reviews

$30-$50 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, USA

$30-$50: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#17 in this list
Moku Kitchen bar and dining room in Kakaʻako
Moku Kitchen bar and dining room in Kakaʻako · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kakaʻako

Moku Kitchen

Chef-driven Hawaiʻi regional gastropub in SALT at Our Kakaʻako.

4.4/5 · 3,374 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 660 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#19 in this list
Oceanfront tables at On the Rocks in Kailua-Kona
Oceanfront tables at On the Rocks in Kailua-Kona · Photo source
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · Casual oceanfront

On the Rocks

A casual lunch option next door to Huggo’s. Check the current restaurant information before visiting.

4.4/5 · 4,707 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 75-5824 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Casual dining

#20 in this list
Fried chicken at Restaurant XO
Fried chicken at Restaurant XO · Melissa Chang / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Restaurant XO

Modern Kaimukī dinner restaurant with creative locally rooted Asian-fusion flavors and shareable plates.

4.4/5 · 295 Google reviews

$50-$60 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3434 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$50-$60: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#25 in this list
VIEWS — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph
VIEWS — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph · Photo source
Lānaʻi · Mānele · Lunch with ocean views

VIEWS

Salads, wraps, and a post-golf lunch setting above the ocean. Confirm access before traveling to the course.

4.7/5 · 127 Google reviews

$$$ · Price level

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1 Challenge Dr, Lanai City, HI 96763, USA

$$$: Giftly snapshot

Pizza

#1 · Pizza on Oʻahu
Dining room detail at Brick Fire Tavern, Kaimuki
Dining room detail at Brick Fire Tavern, Kaimuki · Brick Fire Tavern / photographer not specified
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Brick Fire Tavern

Authentic Pizza Napoletana and Italian-inspired dishes at Waiʻalae and 9th Avenue.

4.5/5 · 762 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3447 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#1 · Pizza on Molokaʻi
Pizza at Molokai Pizza Cafe
Pizza at Molokai Pizza Cafe · Photo source
Molokaʻi · Kaunakakai · Pizza

Molokai Pizza Cafe

A pizza stop in town that works well for a straightforward family meal.

Official menu: cheese pizzas $16 / $20 / $25 / $31 for small / medium / large / XL; toppings extra. Cheese slice $6, pepperoni slice $8 and 6-inch Molokini pizza $9. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

4.4/5 · 380 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 15 Kaunakakai Pl, Kaunakakai, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#5 · Pizza on Oʻahu
Pepperoni pizza from Luigi’s Pizza at Paia Fishmarket Waikiki.
Pepperoni pizza from Luigi’s Pizza at Paia Fishmarket Waikiki. · Luigi’s Pizza / merchant ordering page
Oʻahu · Waikīkī

Luigi's Pizza

Waikīkī pizza shop at Paia Fishmarket serving whole pies, slices and casual takeout.

4.4/5 · 221 Google reviews

$10-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2299 Kūhiō Ave. Spc C, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

Poke & seafood

#1 · Seafood on Kauaʻi
Hukilau Lānai — official website photograph
Hukilau Lānai — official website photograph · www.hukilaulanai.com (official website)
Kauaʻi · Kapaʻa

Hukilau Lānai

Dinner restaurant at Kauaʻi Coast Resort featuring fresh fish, local produce and food made in-house.

Official 2026 menu: listed non-fish entrées $30–57; chicken or pork $37, prime rib $55 and filet mignon $57. Entrées are à la carte; salad/soup add-ons $5–8. A 20% gratuity applies to parties of six or more. Confirm daily fish options. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

2026 HAWAIʻI Magazine readers’ choice: among the top five Kauaʻi restaurants.

#1 · Seafood on Maui
Stuffed fish dish at Mama’s Fish House
Stuffed fish dish at Mama’s Fish House · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Kūʻau / Pāʻia

Mama’s Fish House

Seafood dining on Kūʻau Bay featuring locally caught fish and seasonal island ingredients.

Entrées on the October 2, 2026 menu are $62–100; selected fish dishes $67–69, curry $74 and crab/lobster-crusted kanpachi $78. A 2% kitchen surcharge is listed. Tax, drinks and gratuity are additional. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

2026 Hale ʻAina Silver: Best Maui Restaurant.

Fine dining

#1 · Seafood on Oʻahu
Nico’s Pier 38 dining room and bar
Nico’s Pier 38 dining room and bar · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Honolulu Harbor · Seafood

Nico’s Pier 38

Harbor-side seafood restaurant beside the Honolulu Fish Auction, serving fresh fish, local breakfast plates, lunch and dinner. A separate fish-market counter offers poke.

4.4/5 · 8,723 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-03. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

#3 · Seafood on Hawaiʻi Island
Ahi Hawaiian poke from Suisan Fish Market
Ahi Hawaiian poke from Suisan Fish Market · Suisan Fish Market / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Hilo · Fish market

Suisan Fish Market

Poke by weight, bowls, plates, and salads, with ahi, salmon, and tako preparations that vary with the catch.

4.6/5 · 1,450 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 93 Lihiwai St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

#4 · Seafood on Oʻahu
Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck; branch not specified
Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck; branch not specified · Photo source
Oʻahu · North Shore · Shrimp plates

Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck

A shrimp-plate stop for a North Shore day. Confirm the specific truck location using the directions page.

4.4/5 · 7,758 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 56-505 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#4 · Seafood on Maui
Salmon dish at Nick’s Fishmarket, Wailea
Salmon dish at Nick’s Fishmarket, Wailea · Official restaurant website
Maui · Wailea · Seafood

Nick’s Fishmarket

Fine dining seafood restaurant at Fairmont Kea Lani, with island fish, scallops, shrimp, lobster and steaks.

Official dinner menu: priced entrées $39–89; filet mignon $60, rib eye $85 and salmon $45. Fresh island catch is market price. A 2% food-service charge is listed. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

Fine dining

#8 · Seafood on Oʻahu
Fresh Catch Kapahulu — official website photograph
Fresh Catch Kapahulu — official website photograph · www.freshcatch808.com (official website)
Oʻahu · Kapahulu / Kaimukī

Fresh Catch Kapahulu

Local-style poke, seafood and plate lunches from Chef Reno, a strong stop for a Kapahulu/Kaimukī food run.

4.6/5 · 1,355 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1113 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

Casual dining

#9 · Seafood on Maui
Dining with an ocean view at Leilani’s on the Beach
Dining with an ocean view at Leilani’s on the Beach · Photo source
Maui · Kāʻanapali · Seafood & beach bar

Leilani’s on the Beach

Ocean views, fish, and island-style dishes beside the beach. Check the dining-room and beach-bar menus.

4.4/5 · 4,210 Google reviews

$20-$70 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Hawaii, USA

$20-$70: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#14 · Seafood on Oʻahu
Garlic butter shrimp — Jenny’s Shrimp Truck official food photograph
Garlic butter shrimp — Jenny’s Shrimp Truck official food photograph · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Haleʻiwa

Jenny’s Shrimp Truck

North Shore shrimp truck known for garlic and spicy shrimp plates.

4.6/5 · 1,453 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 66-252 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#16 · Seafood on Oʻahu
Plate lunches at Tsue’s Farm Haleiwa
Plate lunches at Tsue’s Farm Haleiwa · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Haleʻiwa

Tsue's Farm Haleiwa

Riverside North Shore farm stop combining shrimp plates, picnic setting and paddling activities.

4.5/5 · 201 Google reviews

$11-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 62-400 Joseph P. Leong Hwy, Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA

$11-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#17 · Seafood on Oʻahu
North Shore Grinds — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
North Shore Grinds — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

North Shore Grinds

Kaimukī plate-lunch counter serving Hawaiian-style local comfort food, seafood and made-to-order plates.

4.7/5 · 217 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1429 10th Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#28 in this list
Da Poke Shack storefront in Kailua-Kona
Da Poke Shack storefront in Kailua-Kona · Family Destinations Guide / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · Poke counter

Da Poke Shack

A poke-focused takeout stop at Kona Bali Kai on Aliʻi Drive.

4.6/5 · 2,687 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 76-6246 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

#29 in this list
Poke trays at Off The Hook Poke Market
Poke trays at Off The Hook Poke Market · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Mānoa · Poke counter

Off The Hook Poke Market

A dedicated takeout poke counter in Mānoa, with a menu and pickup ordering linked directly from the shop.

4.7/5 · 1,006 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2908 E Manoa Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

#30 in this list
Poke Fix Hawaii — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Poke Fix Hawaii — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Waikīkī

Poke Fix Hawaii

Poke Fix Hawaii is included in the Travel Hawaiʻi food and drink guide.

4.8/5 · 902 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 334 Seaside Ave #108, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#32 in this list
Poke bowl — Tamura’s brand food photograph; branch not identified
Poke bowl — Tamura’s brand food photograph; branch not identified · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī, ʻAikahi & ʻAiea · Poke counter

Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors — Oʻahu

A poke counter inside the wine shop, with shoyu ahi, spicy, and other house preparations.

4.6/5 · 987 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3496 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA

Steakhouses & fine dining

#1 · Steak on Kauaʻi
Furikake ahi steak at Duke’s Kauaʻi
Furikake ahi steak at Duke’s Kauaʻi · Photo source
Kauaʻi · Līhuʻe · Oceanfront dining

Duke’s Kauaʻi

Fish, steak, and casual bar dining beside Kalapakī Beach, overlooking Nāwiliwili Bay.

4.4/5 · 5,021 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

Casual dining

#2 · Steak on Oʻahu
Ribs and beer at Duke’s Waikīkī
Ribs and beer at Duke’s Waikīkī · Photo source
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Oceanfront dining

Duke’s Waikīkī

Fish, steak, and a beachside bar overlooking Waikīkī. A convenient dinner after a day on the south shore.

4.4/5 · 19,469 Google reviews

$20-$60 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2335 Kalākaua Ave #116, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$60: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#3 · Steak on Hawaiʻi Island
Huggo’s oceanfront dining room overlooking Kailua Bay
Huggo’s oceanfront dining room overlooking Kailua Bay · Photo source
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · Oceanfront dinner

Huggo’s

A waterfront restaurant serving fish and steak, suited to an evening along the Kona coast.

4.4/5 · 1,907 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 5308, 75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Sushi & Japanese

#1 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako dining room
Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako dining room · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Sushi & izakaya

Doraku Sushi

Doraku sushi and izakaya dining in Waikīkī, with location details collected in one listing. Hilton Hawaiian Village is at 2005 Kālia Road; the Royal Hawaiian Center location is temporarily closed for renovations.

Our #1 Oʻahu sushi recommendation, selected editorially. Choose the exact branch before visiting. Review evidence · checked 2026-10-03

Tripadvisor · $$–$$$ · snapshot 2026-10-03

4.9/5 · 10 Yelp reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI

#1 · Sushi on Hawaiʻi Island
Sushi and Japanese dishes from Izakaya Shiono, Kailua-Kona
Sushi and Japanese dishes from Izakaya Shiono, Kailua-Kona · Izakaya Shiono / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · Sushi & izakaya

Izakaya Shiono

Traditional sushi plus ramen and other Japanese dishes in Kona’s Brewery Block.

4.6/5 · 514 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 74-5599 Pawai Pl B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#1 · Sushi on Lānaʻi
Nobu Lānaʻi — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph
Nobu Lānaʻi — official Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi venue photograph · Photo source
Lānaʻi · Hulopoʻe · Resort sushi

Nobu Lānaʻi

Sushi and Nobu’s Japanese dishes overlooking the Pacific at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi.

4.3/5 · 89 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1 Manele Rd, Lanai City, HI 96763, USA

#1 · Sushi on Maui
Nigiri at NUKA in Haʻikū
Nigiri at NUKA in Haʻikū · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Haʻikū · Sushi & izakaya

NUKA

An intimate North Shore izakaya and sushi bar serving handrolled sushi, contemporary Japanese dishes, and cocktails.

Official menu examples: udon $18–22; nuka and donburi bowls $22–26. These are individual menu items, not a full sushi-dinner estimate. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

4.6/5 · 798 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 780 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708, USA

#2 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera’s South King Street entrance in Honolulu
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera’s South King Street entrance in Honolulu · Sushi Ginza Onodera; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Mōʻiliʻili · Japanese sushi

Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

Revolving sushi bar serving Edomae-style sushi on South King Street. This is the kaiten branch, separate from Ginza Onodera's omakase restaurant on Kapahulu Avenue.

August 2026 reviews praise sushi quality and lunch value, while noting some items are pricey. Our pick for an easy kaiten experience. Review evidence · checked 2026-10-03

Takeout: chirashi $32; salmon box $35; regular sushi box $45; premium box $65; bluefin box $75. Tax extra. Dine-in prices differ. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

Conveyor-belt sushi · Casual dining

Address, restaurant type and hours verified on the official branch page

Daily 11 AM–10 PM; last entry 9 PM, last order 9:30 PM

#3 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Furusato Sushi — restaurant’s official food photograph
Furusato Sushi — restaurant’s official food photograph · Furusato Sushi
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Sushi & specialty rolls

Furusato Sushi

Walk-in sushi dining at the Hyatt with nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls including Diamond Head, Flying Dragon and Hawaiian Sunset.

July–August 2026 reviews praise the sushi and service. A compact Waikīkī choice; less suited to large groups. Review evidence · checked 2026-10-03

Tripadvisor 4.3/5 · 376 reviews · $$–$$$ · snapshot 2026-10-03

4.6/5 · 1,510 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

Casual dining · Sushi & rolls

#3 · Sushi on Hawaiʻi Island
Genki Sushi Party Platter D — brand-level food photograph; not branch-specific
Genki Sushi Party Platter D — brand-level food photograph; not branch-specific · Genki Sushi USA / photographer not specified
Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona & Hilo · Casual sushi

Genki Sushi — Hawaiʻi Island

Casual sushi at Kona Commons and Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

3.8/5 · 525 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 74-5450 Makala Blvd #202, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Casual dining

#3 · Sushi on Maui
Ahi sashimi roll — Sansei brand food photograph; branch not identified
Ahi sashimi roll — Sansei brand food photograph; branch not identified · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Kapalua · Sushi & seafood

Sansei — Kapalua

Creative sushi rolls and seafood dishes, including the panko-crusted ahi sashimi roll and mango crab salad hand roll.

4.4/5 · 1,427 Google reviews

$30-$90 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 600 Office Rd, Kapalua, Hawaii, USA

$30-$90: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Sushi & rolls

#4 · Sushi on Maui
Salmon preparation — Genki Sushi USA brand food photograph; branch not identified
Salmon preparation — Genki Sushi USA brand food photograph; branch not identified · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Maui · Kahului · Casual sushi

Genki Sushi — Kahului

A casual sushi stop at Maui Mall Village for rolls and other Japanese menu options.

3.8/5 · 589 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 70 E Kaahumanu Ave Spc C7, Kahului, HI 96732, USA

Casual dining · Sushi & rolls

#4 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo entrance at Prince Waikiki
Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo entrance at Prince Waikiki · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Sushi restaurant

Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

Sushi at Prince Waikiki, using ingredients from Hawaiʻi and Japan, with lunch and dinner service.

A sit-down sushi option supported by September 2026 diner reviews. Reserve ahead and check the current menu. Review evidence · checked 2026-10-03

Tripadvisor 4.0/5 · 121 reviews · $$–$$$ · snapshot 2026-10-03

4.1/5 · 334 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 100 Holomoana St Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

#5 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Sushi Sho dining counter at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki
Sushi Sho dining counter at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Omakase

Sushi Sho

An omakase sushi experience pairing Edomae-style techniques with Hawaiian ingredients at The Ritz-Carlton Residences.

4.6/5 · 419 Google reviews

$100 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 383 Kalaimoku St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$100: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Omakase · Fine dining

#7 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Mitch’s Fish Market & Sushi Bar — official website photograph
Mitch’s Fish Market & Sushi Bar — official website photograph · www.mitchssushi.com (official website)
Oʻahu · Airport area · Sushi

Mitch’s Fish Market & Sushi Bar

Small sushi restaurant near the airport serving sushi, sashimi and seafood platters with a BYOB policy.

Tripadvisor 4.4/5 · 118 reviews · $$$$ · snapshot 2026-10-03

Rolls $6–$14; 10-piece sushi set $40; omakase $135 per person, with optional lobster add-ons. Menu source · checked 2026-10-03

Casual dining

#8 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Salmon and ikura mini donburi from Sushi Murayama Honolulu
Salmon and ikura mini donburi from Sushi Murayama Honolulu · Aloha State Daily; photographer unconfirmed
Oʻahu · Honolulu

Sushi Murayama

Sushi restaurant saved in the Travel Hawaiʻi project.

Tripadvisor 4.6/5 · 45 reviews · $$–$$$ · snapshot 2026-10-03

4.3/5 · 801 Yelp reviews

$$$$ · Price level

Rating & price sources

Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 808 Sheridan St Ste 307, Honolulu, HI

$$$$: Giftly snapshot

#20 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Sushi Spot Waikiki — restaurant’s official food photograph
Sushi Spot Waikiki — restaurant’s official food photograph · Sushi Spot Waikiki
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Sushi & rolls

Sushi Spot Waikiki

Walk-in sushi restaurant in Waikīkī with lunch specials and evening dining. Browse its own menu for the current sushi and roll selection.

4.7/5 · 3,030 Google reviews

$20-$70 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 204 Liliʻuokalani Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$70: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining · Sushi & rolls

#23 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Salmon sushi platter from Honolulu Sushi’s official website
Salmon sushi platter from Honolulu Sushi’s official website · Official restaurant website
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Sushi

Honolulu Sushi

Hawaiian-style sushi counter on Lewers Street serving nigiri, handmade maki, poke bowls and platters.

4.6/5 · 240 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-03. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 342 Lewers St #103, Honolulu, HI

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

#27 · Sushi on Oʻahu
Salmon preparation — Genki Sushi USA brand food photograph; branch not identified
Salmon preparation — Genki Sushi USA brand food photograph; branch not identified · Official business website; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Across Oʻahu · Casual sushi

Genki Sushi — Oʻahu

A casual sushi option with an extensive menu and multiple shopping-center locations.

4.2/5 · 615 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 888 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA

Casual dining

#28 · Japanese on Oʻahu
Entrance to Yakitori Ando in Honolulu; archival photograph from 2018
Entrance to Yakitori Ando in Honolulu; archival photograph from 2018 · Ikuko / Smile Parenting in Hawaii
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Yakitori Ando

Reservation-focused Japanese yakitori restaurant known for charcoal-grilled skewers, motsunabe and an intimate Kaimukī setting.

4.7/5 · 98 Google reviews

$10-$25 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1215 Center St #200, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$25: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#30 · Japanese on Oʻahu
Curry Nikutama — Marugame Udon menu photograph; brand image
Curry Nikutama — Marugame Udon menu photograph; brand image · Photo source
Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Japanese noodles

Marugame Udon

Handmade udon and tempura for a casual meal. Check the location selector before heading out.

4.5/5 · 13,333 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2310 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Casual dining

#32 · Japanese on Oʻahu
Noods Ramen Bar — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Noods Ramen Bar — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Noods Ramen Bar

Neighborhood ramen stop near Waiʻalae Avenue with Japanese noodle bowls and a casual local feel.

4.5/5 · 367 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 3611 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

Casual dining

#36 · Japanese on Oʻahu
Totoya Kaimuki — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Totoya Kaimuki — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Totoya Kaimuki

Japanese negitoro and seafood-bowl specialist in Kaimukī.

4.8/5 · 233 Google reviews

$30-$40 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1127 12th Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$30-$40: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

#44 · Japanese on Oʻahu
Official photograph of Miro Kaimuki — The Counter.
Official photograph of Miro Kaimuki — The Counter. · Source website; photographer uncredited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Miro Kaimuki - The Counter

Intimate chef's-counter tasting-menu restaurant blending French and Japanese influences.

4.7/5 · 407 Google reviews

$88 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1108 12th Ave C, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$88: Restaurant Guru snapshot

$$$$ · Price level (app snapshot)

Fine dining

#45 · Japanese on Oʻahu
Wrapped chichi dango from Nisshodo Candy Store
Wrapped chichi dango from Nisshodo Candy Store · Gregg Hoshida / Honolulu Magazine
Oʻahu · Honolulu · Mochi & manju

Nisshodo Candy Store

Handmade Japanese sweets including chichi dango, mochi, and bean-paste-filled manju.

4.7/5 · 384 Google reviews

$ · Price level

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: Bldg I-5, 1095 Dillingham Blvd I-6, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$: Giftly snapshot

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Thai

Vegan & plant-based

#1 · Vegan on Oʻahu
Plant-based sushi at TANE Vegan Izakaya, Honolulu
Plant-based sushi at TANE Vegan Izakaya, Honolulu · Tasting Table; photographer unspecified
Oʻahu · Mōʻiliʻili / Honolulu

TANE VEGAN IZAKAYA

Plant-based Japanese sushi bar and izakaya serving creative vegan sushi, small plates and locally influenced dishes.

Tripadvisor 4.5/5 · 41 reviews · $$–$$$ · snapshot 2026-10-03

4.8/5 · 1,038 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2065 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826, USA

Vietnamese

#2 · Vietnamese on Oʻahu
Hale Vietnam — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Hale Vietnam — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Kaimukī

Hale Vietnam

Long-running Kaimukī Vietnamese restaurant in the Waiʻalae Avenue district.

4.2/5 · 437 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1140 12th Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

#3 · Vietnamese on Oʻahu
Pho Huong Lan Restaurant — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii
Pho Huong Lan Restaurant — venue photograph documented by NateEatsHawaii · NateEatsHawaii; individual photographer not credited
Oʻahu · Chinatown · Vietnamese

Pho Huong Lan Restaurant

Vietnamese food in Cultural Plaza’s mini mall, unit 129-31.

4.5/5 · 260 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1250 Maunakea St #129b, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Listed in the official plaza directory

Thursday–Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM; Wednesday closed