Where to Eat in Honolulu: Lunch Spots, Local Food and Neighborhood Picks
Where to find a great lunch in Honolulu — plate lunch, manapua, poke, ramen and buffets — organized by neighborhood.
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Waikīkī & Honolulu
City beaches, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and the island’s deepest food scene.
Waikīkī and Honolulu: city beaches, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Chinatown and the island’s deepest food scene — most of it reachable without a car.
Getting thereYou’re here — most visitors stay in Waikīkī
Good for
Don’t miss
- Diamond Head State MonumentShort, steep summit trail. Non-residents need an entry (and parking) reservation.
- Waikīkī Beach & Kapiʻolani ParkGentle surf lessons, sunset walks and calm swimming areas toward Diamond Head.
- Pearl Harbor National MemorialBook USS Arizona program tickets on Recreation.gov; no bags allowed inside.
- Mānoa Falls TrailRainforest walk 15–20 minutes from Waikīkī; muddy after rain.
- Chinatown & DowntownʻIolani Palace, lei stands, bakeries and some of Honolulu’s best casual food.
Hours, fees and reservation rules change. Confirm with the official site before you go.
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