Honolulu Restaurants
Where You Can Eat Like A Local
Where You Can Eat Like A Local
Do Honolulu restaurants only have local food? Of course not, but many Oahu restaurants adapt their menus to include local food to please Oahu island residents.
I polled my local friends and ohana in order to provide you with a variety of cuisine… ranging from Hawaiian restaurants with ono plate lunches… to lively Japanese barbecue restaurants… as well as historical diners that have catered to Oahu locals for more than 60 years. Don’t worry, you will find some with good ole American comfort food too!
You will see many familiar chain restaurants on Oahu, but to experience Oahu like a local… venture out to some of these Honolulu restaurants… including Waikiki Beach restaurants… categorized by price range.
Scroll down and enjoy!
Budget to Average Price
Honolulu Restaurants
Honolulu Restaurants
| Art’s Hideaway
1110 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Takes Reservations (808) 531-1775 Local Food, Sandwiches, Pasta Downtown Business Crowd Karaoke Evenings, Closed Sat & Sun Dee Lite Bakery 1930 Dillingham Blvd Honolulu, HI 96819 No Reservations (808) 847-5396 Bakery With Specialty Cakes Local Favorite Since 1977 Open Daily Helena’s Hawaiian Food 1240 N School Street Honolulu, HI 96734 No Reservations (808) 845-8044 Hawaiian Food Since 1946 Casual, Lunch and Dinner Closed Sun & Mon Kaka’ako Kitchen 1200 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814 No Reservations (808) 596-7488 Chef-Inspired Local-Style Plate Lunch Casual Open Air Dining Lunch, Dinner Daily (Sun till 5 pm) Kenny’s Coffee House 1620 N School St. Honolulu, HI 96817 No Reservations (808) 841-0931 Local-Style & American Since 1966 Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Koa Pancake House 1139 12th Ave Honolulu, HI 96816 No Reservations (808) 739-7778 Local-Style & American Breakfast & Lunch Open Daily, Began 1988 Koa Pancake House Hawaii Kai 333 Keahole St. Honolulu, HI 96825 No Reservations (808) 739-7778 Local-Style & American Breakfast & Lunch Daily Kona Brewing Company 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, HI 96825 Takes Reservations (808) 394-5662 Steak, Pizza, Pasta, Fish, Sandwiches Koko Marina, Hawaii Kai, Live Music Lunch, Dinner Daily Kua ‘Aina 1200 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814 Ward Center No Reservations (808) 591-9133 Specialty Burgers, Casual Open Daily Lunch, Dinner Hours Leonard’s Bakery 933 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96819 No Reservations (808) 737-5591 Specialty Malasadas & Donuts Historic, Began 1962 Open Daily From Early Morning Libby Manapua Shop 410 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI No Reservations (808) 841-2253 Manapua, Pork Hash, Rice cake Began 1962, Cash Only! 6 am to 2 pm – Closed Mondays Like Like Drive Inn 745 Keeaumoku St Honolulu, HI 96814 No Reservations (808) 941-2515 Local, Asian, American Historic, Began 1953, Casual Open 24 Hours Daily Liliha Bakery 515 N Kuakini St. Honolulu, HI 96817 No Reservations (808) 531-1651 Local, Asian, American Diner & Bakery Began 1950, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 24 hours, Closes 8 p.m. Sun L & L Hawaiian Barbecue 310 Kamakee St. Honolulu, HI 96814 No Reservations (808) 597-9088 Local Style Plate Lunch Takeout or Eat In Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner L & L Hawaiian Barbecue 2919 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 103 Honolulu, HI 96826 No Reservations (808) 737-8899 Local Style Plate Lunch Takeout or Eat In Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Makai Market Food Court
Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814 No Reservations (808) 955-9517 Asian, American, Local-Style Huge Food Court, Mall Hours Mauna Kea Marketplace 1120 Maunakea St. #200 Honolulu, HI 96817 No Reservations (808) 524-3409 Asian/Local-Style Food Court Downtown – Produce, Fresh Fish, Meat Open Daily From Early Morning Mocha Java Café 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, #215 Honolulu, HI 96814 No Reservations (808) 591-9023 Local Food, Veggie Burgers, Sandwiches, Crepes, Espresso Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hours Olive Tree Café 4614 Kilauea Ave Honolulu, HI 96816 No Reservations (808) 737-0303 Casual Greek Cuisine Behind Kahala Mall Dinner Nightly Ono Hawaiian Foods 726 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI No Reservations (808) 737-2275 Hawaiian Food, Casual Close to Waikiki Daily Lunch, Dinner Original Pancake House 1414 Dillingham Honolulu, HI 96817 No Reservations (808) 847-1496 Specialty Pancakes Original began in Oregon 1953 Breakfast Daily Original Pancake House 1221 Kapiolani, Suite 103 Honolulu, HI 96814 No Reservations (808) 596-8213 Specialty Pancakes Original began in Oregon 1953 Breakfast Daily Rainbow Drive-In 3308 Kanaina Ave Honolulu, HI No Reservations (808) 737-0177 Local-Style Breakfast & Plate Lunches Historic, Since 1961 Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Wailana Coffee House 1860 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96815 No Reservations (808) 955-1764 American & Local-Style Food Since 1958, Historic 24-Hour Coffee Shop in Waikiki Wai’oli Tea Room/Bakery 2950 Manoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96822 Reservations Large Groups (808) 988-5800 Breakfast, Salad, Soup Sandwiches Historic, Indoor/Outdoor Dining Breakfast Sat/Sun, Lunch daily Zippy’s Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI No Reservations (808) 973-0870 Local-Style & American Food, Bakery Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Ohana Friendly, Open Daily Zippy’s Hawaii Kai 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, HI 96825 No Reservations (808) 396-6977 Local-style and American Food Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Open Daily Zippy’s (Near Waikiki) 601 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 No Reservations (808) 733-3725 Local-Style and American Food Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Open 24 Hours Zippy’s (Near Downtown) 59 N Vineyard Blvd Honolulu, HI 96817 No Reservations (808) 532-4211 Local-Style and American Food Breakfast, Lunch Dinner Open 24 Hours Zippy’s Kahala 4134 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816gg No Reservations (808) 733-3730 Local-Style and American Food Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Open 24 Hours |
Medium Price Honolulu Restaurants
| Buca di Beppo
1030 Auahi St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 591-0800 Home Style Italian Lively/Fun, Good for Parties Lunch, Dinner/Open Daily Café Sistina 1314 S King St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 596-0061 Italian Cuisine Artistic Romantic Décor Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Daily Camellia Buffet 930 McCully St. Honolulu, HI 96826 Takes Reservations (808) 951-0511 Korean Yakiniku-Style Buffet You Grill at Table/+25 years Lunch/Dinner Daily
Chuck’s Steakhouse Waikiki 2335 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 In Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Takes Reservations (808) 923-1228 Steak, Seafood, Salad Bar Oceanfront, Dinner Daily Duke’s Waikiki Restaurant & Barefoot Bar 2335 Kalakaua Ave, Suite 116 Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 922-2268 Local, Fish, Pizza, Burgers, Buffets Historic, Oceanfront Daily Breakfast, Lunch Dinner Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Suite 1123 Honolulu, HI 96813 Takes Reservations (808) 599-4877 Steaks, Seafood, Pasta, Tacos Waterfront at Pier Daily Lunch, Dinner Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue 221 Kapiolani Blvd, #105 Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 589-2989 Japanese, You Barbecue at Table Lively & Fun Daily Lunch, Dinner Hee Hing 449 Kapahulu, Suite 204 Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 735-5544 Chinese Food Since 1963 Lunch & Dinner Daily Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant 1450 Ala Moana, 4th Floor Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 947-8818 Chinese Food/Large, Ornate Décor Live Perry & Price Brkfst Show Sat 8-11 Lunch, Dinner Daily |
Kincaid’s
1050 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 591-2005 Steak, Seafood, Pasta, Sandwiches Dinner House Atmosphere Lunch, Dinner Daily Longhi’s Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, #3001 Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 947-9899 Italian, Seafood, Steak, Chicken Ocean View Dining Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Pagoda Floating Restaurant 1525 Rycroft St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Takes Reservations (808) 948-8356 Asian, Hawaiian, Western Waterfalls, Tea Houses – Lunch Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Brunch, Buffet Wed-Sun Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant 410 Atkinson Honolulu, HI 96814 Ala Moana Hotel Takes Reservations 942-7788 Chinese Food Daily Lunch, Dinner Ryan’s Grill at Ward Center 1200 Ala Moana Blvd #360 Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 591-9132 Local Style, Meat, Fish, Poultry Pasta, Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads Daily Lunch, Dinner Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch & Crab 580 N. Nimitz Hwy Honolulu, HI 96817 Takes Reservations (808) 545-7979 Local-Style Seafood, Steaks Chicken, Plate Lunch & Breakfast Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Shore Bird (Waikiki) 2169 Kalia Rd Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 922-2887 Fish, Steak, Salad Bar, Local-Style Oceanfront, Grill Your Own Food Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner The Willows 901 Hausten St. Honolulu, HI 96826 Take Reservations (808) 952-9200 Hawaiian, Asian, American Historic, Hawaiian Music Some Nights Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet Uncle Bo’s 559 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 735-8311 Steak, Seafood, Pasta, Pizza Local, Asian, American Food Dinner Nightly |
High Price Honolulu Restaurants
| La Mer
2199 Kalia Rd Honolulu, HI 96815 Halekulani Hotel Takes Reservations (808) 923-2311 French Fine Dining, Dress Code Dinner Nightly Michel’s at the Colony Surf 2895 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 923-6552 Romantic French Fine Dining Oceanfront, Live Music Dinner Nightly, Sunday Brunch Orchids, Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Rd. Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations 923-2311 Island-Style Seafood, Beef, Lamb Oceanfront Fine Dining, Sun Buffet Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Roy’s Hawaii Kai
6600 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, HI 96825 Takes Reservations (808) 396-7697 Asian/Hawaiian Seafood, Steak Fine Dining Atmosphere Dinner Nightly Roy’s Waikiki 226 Lewers St. Honolulu, HI 96815 Takes Reservations (808) 923-7697 Asian/Hawaiian, Seafood, Steak Fine Dining Atmosphere Dinner Nightly La Mer, Michel’s and Orchids are recommended for really special occasions … experience some of the best fine dining found in all Honolulu restaurants. |
Hope you enjoy some of these Honolulu restaurants or many others that are too numerous to list!
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