Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Oahu

"Named one of the top 40 restaurants in 2011 by Gayot Guide, Chef Mavro Honolulu (chefmavro.com) ranks as one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Honolulu. Located on South King Street, the AAA Five Diamonds restaurant (2009, 2010, 2011) showcases the talents of Chef George Mavrothalassitis, a native of France who previously owned a gourmet restaurant in Marseilles before moving to Oahu in 1988. Dedicated to food and wine pairings, the menu features everything from Keahole lobster a la coque and cavier to fois gras parfait, kurobuta pork and valrhona chocolate cremeux."

"The most honored restaurant in Hawaii, holder of the coveted AAA Five Star and Gayot Three Toques 18/20 rating, Chef Mavro is located at 1969 S. King Street, just a short drive from most Waikiki hotels. Chef George Mavrothalassitis, the holder of the prestigious James Beard award and a founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, specializes in the unique flavors of Hawaii influenced by Chef’s native Provence in France."

"Locally and nationally recognized as one of Hawaii's top chefs, chef George Mavrothalassitis uses his French and Mediterranean background to wow diners. The restaurant is frequented by guests celebrating special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries or any milestone event. Tourists will often choose Chef Mavro for their grand finale dinner in Honolulu."

"Location: 41-1025 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, USA. To me, one of the places to eat in Oahu is Ai Love Nalo. I stumbled across this cute vegan place, just a short drive from Hanauma bay in Waimānalo."

"You’d never guess that a converted gas station is home to some of the best vegetarian food on the island, but well..."

"Water Drop is operated by the Hawaiʻi Buddhist Cultural Society and all the profits go towards supporting a Buddhist temple. Operating in a cafeteria-style manner, it offers an array of daily changing entrees and sides including spring rolls, choi sum, seasonal veggies, tofu sauté and more."

"Eat like a monk in a Buddhist temple at Water Drop Vegetarian House. Run by the Hawai‘i Buddhist Cultural Society, this Chinese restaurant is located in downtown Honolulu. Enjoy complimentary tea with a generous serving of spring rolls, lo han zhai, bean curd rolls, and rice or noodles."

"There’s more to eat in this surf town than just burgers and shave ice, and Haleiwa Eats Thai is one of the best examples. The four-year-old establishment doesn’t look like a typical Thai restaurant—with turquoise Apple monitors forming a pinwheel on one yellow wall–but its dishes are as traditional as they come. Eat family style to sample the array of curries; we also recommend the Pad Kee Mao."

"Vein chef Dell Valdez’s upscale plate lunch spot shares the same space as Mio Pastalogy. With Masa Tsuda, chef at Kāhala’s shuttered Central Bakery Restaurant also in the kitchen, Japanese and local mains include light, crunchy karaage chicken, nori-shiso chicken, Maui-style short ribs, loco moco and salmon furikake katsu plates with rice and sides, all for $9.50 to $16. 1110 McCully St., dellskitchenandbakery.com,@dellskitchenandbakery"

"It took just days for the latest player on Honolulu’s vibrant ramen scene to draw lines of hungry eaters. Onoya Ramen, already a familiar name among locals from its kiosks at Shirokiya Village Walk at Ala Moana Center and Waikīkī Yokocho, both currently shuttered, opened its first standalone shop on Kapahulu Avenue with bowls of yuzu (a Japanese citrus), cheese curry and shrimp won ton ramen—all made by Oʻahu company Sun Noodle—and notably, a black garlic tonkotsu bowl and a meat-heavy Tonkotsu Special. Izakaya bites include fried karaage chicken and spicy ‘ahi poke atop crispy rice."

"Stop in Kahuku, the next town, for shrimp at any one of its food trucks, before driving to Ehukai Beach Park, also known as the renowned surf spot Banzai Pipeline. Down the road, at Shark’s Cove, you’ll want to walk in its tidepools and snorkel its fairly shallow depths, before stopping at world-famous Waimea Bay. Choose a beach to lounge at for the rest of the day, before exploring Haleiwa Town and getting an early dinner at Haleiwa Beach House. Instead of ending your day on the North Shore here, consider driving back to the Polynesian Cultural Center for its evening show, Ha: Breath of Life, featuring over 100 Polynesian dancers—one of the best shows in Hawaii."

"Serving more than 200 menu selections including 50 delicious desserts. Offering Dine-In, Curbside Pickup and Takeout Services. Also offering Delivery Services through Door Dash"

"Cheesecake Factory 2301 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815Zack Cooper seated us. He was very professional and kind. You can see his smile through his mask...."

"A wide forest of ironwoods hides a broad sandy beach with little development in sight. This 75-acre county park has Waimanalo Bay’s biggest waves and is popular with board surfers and bodyboarders. Even if you’re not planning to hit the water, just take a walk along the cream-colored sand and try to imagine the feeling of old Hawaii. Countless weddings take place on this enchanting beach. There are lifeguards, campsites and restrooms. Entrance is opposite the Honolulu Polo Club."

"Waimanalo Beach Park is among the best beaches in Oahu, with 3-mile stretch of perfect white sand with sufficient ironwood trees just off the sand for shade. Located on the eastern or windward side of Oahu, the Waimanalo Beach Park is nestled between the Koolau Mountains. The water is perfect for bodysurfing with the waves breaking close to shore for you to enjoy."

"Located on Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, this museum takes visitors back in time to Pearl Harbor in the 1940s. The tour of the museum starts at Hangar 37, a former seaplane hangar that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor."

"Central Oahu: Battleship Missouri, USS Arizona, Pacific Aviation Museum, & more Windward Coast: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling, Sea Life Park, Kualoa Ranch & more"

"The colorful facade of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, with a distinctive mosaic tile Rainbow Mural spanning the height of the structure, can be seen far and wide in Waikiki. The resort opened in 1955 and is currently one of the largest hotels in the United States outside of Las Vegas, with 3,386 rooms and suites. This iconic resort sits on the widest stretch of the beach on 22 acres, featuring five sparkling pools, including the largest, a beachfront Super Pool, and the Paradise Pool with a waterslide, as well as the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon for kayaking and paddleboarding."

"Located on Kaneohe Bay, the Paradise Bay Resort offers views of the Koolau Mountain Range an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. A complimentary daily deluxe breakfast is offered. Each room and suite is furnished with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, seating area and an electronics docking station."

"And at a sprawling 22 acres, the name village, doesn't quite do it justice. The resort has seven towers (some are exclusively timeshare). The Rainbow Tower is the closest to the beach and the aptly named Alii Tower has the best rooms and most exclusive services."