Must-see restaurants in Hawaii

  • Friendly Market Center

    Moloka'i

    The best selection of any supermarket on the island. In the afternoon fresh seafood from the wharf often appears.

  • Boston's Pizza

    Kailua

    Supersized slices of pizza with thick, chewy crust that the locals rave about. Offers delivery.

  • Island Naturals

    Hilo

    This health food store has a wide selection of groceries and a gourmet deli.

  • KTA Super Store

    Kailua-Kona

    The Big Island's best grocery chain, featuring many Hawaii-made products.

  • Foodland

    Kailua

    This large supermarket has the lowest prices locally.

  • Sunday market, Volcano Village, HAVO.

    Cooper Center Farmer's Market

    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…

  • Arvo Cafe

    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'…

  • Buzz's Original Steakhouse

    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…

  • Downbeat Diner & Lounge

    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…

  • Pho To-Chau

    Honolulu

    Always packed, this Vietnamese institution holds fast to its hard-earned reputation for serving top-notch pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). With beef, broth…

  • Hula Grill

    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…

  • Hukilau

    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…

  • Makai Market

    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…

  • Lucy's Taqueria

    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…

  • Wiki Fresh

    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…

  • Sorabol

    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…

  • Sam Choy's Kai Lanai

    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…

  • Lava Rock Café

    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…

  • Kalypso

    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…

  • Bianelli's

    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…

  • Royal Kitchen

    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…

  • Restaurant Miwa

    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…

  • Hale Aloha Café

    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…

  • Coconut Grill

    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…

  • JJ Dolan's Pizza Pub

    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…

  • Metal Mike's Twisted Pretzels

    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…

  • Ka-Lae Garden

    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…

  • Fatboy's

    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…

  • Lemongrass

    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 …

  • Ocean View Market

    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,…

  • Jo Jo's Shave Ice

    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 …

  • Bangkok Chef

    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…

  • Quinn's Almost by the Sea

    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…

  • Koji's Bento Korner

    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…

  • Short N Sweet

    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…

  • NorthSide Grill

    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…

  • 'Ono Skoopz

    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,…

  • Moose's Pub & Cafe

    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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