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10 Best Restaurants in Honolulu - TripsToDiscover
"A couple of our favorite Waikiki lunch spots with great ocean views are Hula Grill, Duke’s Waikiki, and Tropics Bar and Grill for casual fare. For a bit more of an upscale lunch with an ocean view, we like Veranda at the Beachhouse and House without a Key."
"Waikiki Beach’s legendary gathering place honoring Hawaii’s great ocean sportsman, Duke Kahanamoku. You'll find beach boys and guests alike with local-style comfort food, Hula Pie, and spectacular sunsets with Diamond Head in view."
"This neighborhood 24-hour bakery and diner is a beacon for night owls or the early morning business man. The legendary Coco Puffs are undefeated in the “what to bring to the potluck” category and sell out quickly."
"Address: (3 locations) 580 N Nimitz Hwy, HonoluluHours: 6:30AM-10PM, DailyPrice Range: $$MenuRecommendations: The Waffard, Loco Moco with Fried Rice, Oxtail Soup, Coco Puffs, Poi Mochi Donuts, or Malasadas."
"For a truly outstanding dining experience, from the food and wine to the service and intimate setting, Chef Mavro in Honolulu is the restaurant you and your significant other won't soon forget. The Hawaiian-French fusion restaurant is helmed by owner and chef George Mavrothalassitis who masterfully combines fresh, local ingredients into inventive dishes. Favorites include onaga, a long tail snapper baked in a salt crust with a tomato-ogo-fines herbes sauce, and the house-made lilikoi malasadas with guava coulis for dessert."
"Some of the island's most accomplished cuisine is served at this small, intimate restaurant in Honolulu. Under the masterful command of Chef Mavro, French technique pairs with Hawaiian ingredients to create culinary magic. Dishes include Maitake Mushroom Indochine sautéed with green papaya, mushroom broth, sumida watercress galangal and kaffir lime and Keahole Lobster Paella with roasted red bell peppers, green olives, fried cilantro, lobster, chorizo, and saffron puff rice."
"In March of 2020, Jeremy Shigekane, Mavro’s executive chef, bought the restaurant from his boss, one of the original founders of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine. And then the pandemic hit. Luckily, he had already been planning to expand upon the tasting menu, once the restaurant’s only offering, with more casual options."
"Kani Ka Pila Grille is located by the pool at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach in Waikiki.Cuisine: American, PacificPrice category: $15 and up Read More"
"Fresh, delicious food at great prices—that’s what you get at Diamond Head Market & Grill, a favorite of locals and visitors for fantastic cheap eats in Honolulu. From the hefty breakfast plates to the burgers and gorgeous plate lunches topped with everything from grilled chicken to hamburgers and grilled shrimp, this Kaimuki gem handily delivers. More of a take-out counter than a sit-down eatery, there are a few picnic tables outside for those who want a quick bite sitting down."
"Also located on Monsarrat Ave and just a couple blocks away from the Pioneer Saloon, is the Diamond Head Market Grill. This popular Hawaiian plate lunch spot is best known for serving healthier versions of the island comfort food with brown rice and green salad as sides. There is usually a line of people waiting patiently to place their orders."
"This casual eatery focuses on organic and creative foods, from kale falafel bowls to the Oh WOW Laulau (slow-cooked taro and sweet potato served in luau leaves with a choice of poi, brown rice or tofu poké). This little gem is located in the rural farm community of Waimānalo and has partnered up with many neighborhood farms, so you can be sure the ingredients are fresh and local."
"Located within walking distance from the famous Kailua and Lanikai beaches, Ai Love Nalo (GoogleMaps) has prime real estate and delicious vegan food. This 100% plant-based restaurant is known for its bowls. The Medi bowl and the Buddha bowl are by far their most popular dishes."
"This Honolulu hole-in-the-wall is much more than what it looks like on the outside. Ray’s Cafe is the place for all things savory, specializing in huge portions of meaty breakfast plates. This restaurant is off-the-beaten-path but is certainly worth coming to for a hefty breakfast plate."
"Inspired by a love for Italian cuisine, Wolfgang Zwiener founded Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar, a sophisticated and relaxing dining locale in the heart of Honolulu, HI."