Moloka'i
The best selection of any supermarket on the island. In the afternoon fresh seafood from the wharf often appears.
Moloka'i
The best selection of any supermarket on the island. In the afternoon fresh seafood from the wharf often appears.
Kailua
Supersized slices of pizza with thick, chewy crust that the locals rave about. Offers delivery.
Kailua
Get here early; locals line up for the freshest papayas, mangos and pink-ginger flowers around.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The whole community comes out to this weekly market to buy farm-fresh produce, flowers, local crafts and limited food (coffee, pastries, breakfast…
Honolulu
A relatively recent addition to the up-and-coming Kakaʻako neighborhood, Arvo has won over hearts and stomachs with its Australian-inspired menu ('arvo'…
Kailua
This is one of the only options to dine near the gorgeous beach, and even then you can hear the surf way more than you can see it. Buzz's has been here…
Honolulu
This shiny late-night diner with lipstick-red booths posts a vegetarian- and vegan-friendly menu of salads, sandwiches, grilled burgers and heaping island…
Honolulu
Always packed, this Vietnamese institution holds fast to its hard-earned reputation for serving top-notch pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). With beef, broth…
Waikiki
Come early to the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort to score a table overhanging Kahaloa & Ulukou Beaches and watch the sun set as slack key guitars play…
Honolulu
Underground at downtown’s only high-rise hotel, this sports bar and grill serves an aloha-shirt-wearing business crowd. Huge salads, sandwiches and…
Honolulu
Let your preconceptions about mall food courts fly out the window at these Asian-fusion-flavored indoor food stalls. Dig into Yummy Korean BBQ, Donburi…
Hilo
Hilo is a pretty chill spot, but Lucy's divides opinion. People either like the no-frills atmosphere and minimal service, or they find the laid-back…
Hilo
Hankering for Chipotle? Hilo's version of that semi-DIY menu is found here. In a bowl, wrap or tacos, pick your rice, veggies, protein, salsa and toppings…
Honolulu
No-frills Sorabol feeds lunching Korean ladies by day and bleary-eyed clubbers before dawn. Detractors often sniff that its reputation is undeserved, but…
Kona Coast
Sam Choy is one of the pioneers of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, an island-grown version of Pacific Rim fusion. At this casual eatery with dynamite sunset…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
This roadhouse joint is nearly always jumping. Burgers aren't gourmet by any stretch but indeed decent while the stick-to-your-ribs menu of seafood and…
Hanalei
A breezy, open-sided sports bar that’s a popular all-day hangout. The Hawaiian-themed pub grub includes fish tacos, poke pupus (snacks), huli-huli chicken…
Kona Coast
There aren't a ton of pizza places in Keauhou, which is a shame, as it's been scientifically proven that pizza is the most important food group in the…
Honolulu
At this humble storefront facing the River St Pedestrian Mall, join the queue for the famous manapua (steamed or baked buns) with tantalizing sweet and…
Hilo
Hidden in a mall, Miwa is a low-key standby for Japanese cuisine and sushi. Sadly, the food is hit or miss (and rather pricey), so stick to the reliably…
Honolulu
For those on a budget, this 'student dining buffet' is a bonanza at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. On the 1st floor of one of the circular student…
Hilo
There's no need to dress up at this very casual restaurant geared for locals. Favorites on the lengthy, meat-heavy menu include the slow-roasted prime rib…
Honolulu
If the neighborhood's superb Asian fare just doesn't appeal, this sociable Irish pub offers excellent NYC-style pizza. The crust is thin and the topping…
Kailua-Kona
Metal Mike, who seriously looks like he spent time as a roadie, runs this rock 'n' roll pretzel stand on a narrow alley by a parking lot just above Aliʻi…
Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Honolulu
Locals consider Happy Days to be one of the top casual Chinese restaurants in the city (and possibly the least adorned). The vast menu boats all the…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The dishes served in this tiny and cute restaurant with world-class views are made-to-order with fresh ingredients, some of which are grown in the organic…
Oʻahu
It may be slightly indelicately named, but if you're into Hawaiian-style plate lunches then the Oʻahu mini chain Fatboy's ticks all the boxes. The garlic…
Kailua
This Thai-Vietnamese joint will soothe your soul with its earth-toned decor, avocado-colored bar and tropical-flower prints on the wall. The pho …
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
By the post office and an auto-parts store, this community grocery store sells hot food and sandwiches and a decent variety of goods and fresh produce,…
Hanalei
There’s always a line at this shave-ice stand, where you choose up to four of 30 flavors of sweet syrupy goodness – the menu includes coconut, liliko‘i …
Honolulu
It feels strangely like you’re eating out in someone’s garage, but who cares when the Thai curries, noodle dishes and savory salads taste exactly like…
Kailua-Kona
Quinn's, while lacking a waterfront location (did you see the name of the place?), serves up some of the better fish and chips in Kailua-Kona. The…
Hilo
The Koji loco moco – with two homemade hamburger patties, teriyaki sauce and gravy, over-easy egg, Portuguese sausage, macaroni salad and kimchi – is the…
Hilo
Whether you're seeking locally inspired pastries, gourmet focaccia panini or a wedding cake made to order, this bakery-cafe is sure to please. We dare you…
Hanalei
While the menu covers most bases competently, from burgers to pasta and ribs to fresh fish, and there’s a decent dinner-only sushi bar, the mountain views…
Moloka'i
Offering a healthy start to the day is this simple food truck near the Kualapuʻu Cookhouse, serving hearty bowls of acai with banana, blueberry,…
Waikiki
This 1980s time-warped bar and dance club rakes in a penny-pinching breakfast crowd with huge omelets, loco moco and fluffy banana muffins. At night, a…
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