Restaurants in Honolulu

“These guys take creative to a whole new level! Well done!”

“The matcha latte at this shop is very delicious. It's the right matcha, rich and fragrant. The ice cream and soft serve are also very good. Very delicious as well”

“No waiting early morning dining! Great service! Yummo food!”

“The tasting was a great experience! However, my favorite menu item was definitely the ahi cigars. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The chef and his crew are amazing! Great service and food!”

“My favorite panang curry on island! Attentive staff and fun atmosphere.”

“Food is so delicious and staff extremely helpful and attentive”

“Hands down my absolute favorite food of my trip to Oahu! Came back multiple times, absolutely everything on the menu is 🔥!!”

“A hole-in-the-wall place with a ~really~ good burger and fries. Probably the best on Waikiki, or at least the best I've found so far. Generous portion sizes, too. The only knock I can give is it's not "fast" food, like you might expect for a hole-in-the-wall place: Burger was (perfectly) made to order, so it took around the same amount of time to make as it would in a sit-down restaurant, but other than that, it was great. If you're looking for a burger you can grab and take to the beach, this is the place to get it.

Parking: Only parking is what you can find in the garages on Waikiki.”

“The food, wine, service, and atmosphere are amazing. I dine here every 2 months and I am always very impressed. Thank you for your continued excellence!”

“Very good food.”

“We RAN to Waffle and Berry after the zoo. We showed up 15 minutes before closed and they were quick to calm us. As long as we ordered by 2 minutes before close, we would be served. And then they showed up with a snack plate for our toddler. He absolutely loved it!! We absolutely loved our dessert. Crispy, warm waffle. Sweet ice cream and berries. Unbelievably welcoming environment.”

“TLDR: Melissa is AWESOME! But, if you are gluten free (ie no soy sauce with wheat) or allergic to mushrooms, you can’t eat here.

My husband and I combined have those allergies and Melissa was very kind to ask the chef if we could be accommodated. Unfortunately it wasn’t possible. Melissa was so respectful of how she informed us - aaaaaaand then offered us a complimentary cocktail (which was on point) and a reservation down the road at a nice restaurant that she knew could accommodate our allergies!

I don’t envy her for effectively having to kick us out, but she (and the entire staff) were so gracious to us. Thank you Melissa!”

“The most delicious place to grab a smoothie in Waikiki. Always friendly staff working there and really great service! Especially Yu! I tell all my friends:))”

“My favorite meal during my trip was at Southern Love, and I do not say that lightly. The food is clearly made with Love, as the title implies. It might seem off beat to get Southern food in Hawaii, but you would be remiss to not eat at least one meal at Southern Love. The authentic southern cooking (again, done with love) does take time, so prepare for a little (but not unreasonable) wait for your delicious meal! While you wait for the food (that will blow your socks off!) you can enjoy the ambiance of an at home experience that matches perfectly with the best local dining in the South.

We were lucky enough to have the special chicken sandwich, coated in fried honey crust with perfect tints of spice, with friggin' Mac 'N Cheese on top!! This sandwich slayed!! I saw it, thought no way I could finish it...and then couldn't stop myself from leaving the plate spotless!

In short, thank you Southern Love for an amazing meal and experience! All of the stars for the perfect Southern Love mix with lovin' Hawaiian feels!!”

“Thank you for and amazing breakfast, first time trying your loco moco and it had so much flavour.
Thank you Christine for your beautiful service.
New Zealand girls”

“The best modern omakase in Oahu. Great food, great environment, very personable staff. You’re missing out on the Oahu experience if you don’t attend Omakase by Aung. Mahalo Aung for the perfect Omakase.”

“We LOVEEEEE Egghead Cafe!!! Every time we come in they are so friendly, welcoming of my little ones, and quick! I've never had anything bad. Their coffee is delicious, my favorite is Tiramisu Latte! Definitely visit, it will be worth it!”

“This great bar is tucked away in an office building. The drinks were fantastic, although the service was slow for the amount of people at the bar. We will return the next time we are in the area.”

“Aloha, Han No Daikoro has amazing cuts of wagyu meats, served fresh from Japan. We visited during the Taste of Ward week - good deal at $85, nice. Kim chee and namul sides come with the meal. Add the garlic stone pot rice too, all so yummy. Nice fun cocktails, beer and sake. Enjoy!”

“Great service😊 Friendly staff ❤️”

“Authentic Japanese food! It was great to be able to have it while vacationing in Hawaii. Brought back so many memories of living in Japan!”

“Great sushi and presentation! Very subdued decor, but I liked it. One of the best sushi places I've been. If you're in Honolulu, definitely check out this spot!”

“The food was very good, wife love the ice cream on her French toast.”

“Icon scene on Waikiki Beach! Top notch service. 🌺”

“We loved both the food and the wine and the service. The place is gorgeous too. We had a wonderful time.”

“The best High Tea we've had, including The Fairmont in a few key cities. Excellent!!”

“High quality sushi you can order by pieces, price point is on the higher end but food quality well justified it. All pieces we ordered didn’t have tendon parts you can’t chew, they were very fresh, decent sized. Their wasabi’s freshly grounded version. Would definitely come back again!

The decor looked a bit cheap tho and the lighting of the restaurant didn’t offer any ambiance, didn’t create a feeling that we’d like to stay for a long time and enjoy our food, but rather, let’s eat then leave. Efficiency seems to run in all aspects of the restaurant. You order food on a iPad and pieces delivered directly from kitchen via a conveyor belt.”

“Can't beat a local bread shop that makes delicious baked goods at unbeatable prices. Ordering is easy online and pick up is quick and efficient. Parking is available in a parking lot behind/adjacent to the building. All of the breads and baked goods are larger than you'd expect. The ciabatta is over a foot long and the slice of potato focaccia was the entire length of the bakery box (started eating before I remembered to snap a photo 😅).”

“Great atmosphere, really good food, outstanding staff!”

“I am foodie from Japan, enjoy once or twice a month hotel buffet in Tokyo. But Orchids Sunday branch menu was the best ever. Not only does it taste good, but it also tastes good, fine scenery, number and placement of staff and their diligence noteworthy.”

“👍 Delicious meals. Nice and attentive service.”

“Right now it’s a nightmare finding everything cuz they decided to change the store around so once it’s done and you relearn the location of everything it will be perfect again but don’t be afraid to ask where things are. I did and every employee that helped was very helpful and polite. I would absolutely recommend Safeway.”

“I think they work great as a team and their people persons”

“My kids and I really love the french fries...😋😋😋 freshly cooked and available anytime👍👍👍👍”

“I had about 30 minutes before my "Me time" appointment to get all girled up with lashes, pedicure and manicure. I figured I stop in and have some breakfast. The manager that serviced me was sweet. The environment was kicked back as I noticed families enjoying each other. I sat on a 4 seater. That's all they had. I invited Father God to sit with me... I got to talk with him. And ate my breakfast... cried inside of all things going on in my life. Changes etc. Towards the end, a girl asked if she could use 2 seats... I said yes. Turned around and it looked like time with her mom and dad... at least I had the chair in front of me... #godsseat... I miss my parents. They both alive. They just chose to not be in my life. Been so long. Thank you Jack in the Box for being available for me to sit, eat and talk with God. God bless your buisness �”

“That's great..I love it,I love the buttery jack it's so good”

“Order Ala Carte 1/4lb patties with cheese! Save lots of money & skip the unhealthy stuff! #thecarnivorediet”

“Went to try out the ahi steak in special sauce plate. A decent size ahi filet good taste, ok salad, lots of rice. I'll have to go and try their steak and shrimp plate. Nice drive in window. Friendly service.”

“Picked up my family from the airport late at night and they were open. Thank goodness cuz my family was hungry. Especially my 4-year-old son service is quick. The line moved quick food was what's expected from McDonald's.”

“Excellent food at McDonald’s Salt Lake Shopping Center. The hot cakes and sausage were delicious and just the right portions. Great to sit down and enjoy our breakfast. Mahalo McDonald’s Hawaii.”

“Fast and friendly Strawberry shortcake McFlurry”

“Late night drive-thru and also Kudos for giving out free meals for all Healthcare workers. Thank You for your support to our front-liners🤙🤙”

“Best deal in Waikiki.2 tacos for under $2 bucks. Taste great,same recipe since it's inception. Not sure if it's BEEF or some combination of filler & beef the main thing is the TASTE the seasoning is timeless. I dined on these same tacos back in the what? 90's . The quality & pricing has remained the same. Frankly it's the ONLY food product I eat at JNB.... mostly for nostalgia.”

“Great location and has saved me the trouble of starving during the day when going on base. The service is quick and I have yet to get a ragedy looking burger or tacos. Highly recommended for fast food quality food!”

“I go for the large carbonated water with lemon. McDonalds is the only fast food open late that serves that. No other place has it even though they serve Coke!!”

“Don’t let the exterior fool you, this is no greasy spoon. We had a MARVELOUS breakfast here. All of the food was beyond compare, budget-friendly priced, and the staff is exceptional. Highly recommended. We will be back whenever we are in Honolulu.”

“Craving tempura, my husband found this highly rated restaurant, so we had to try it out. Located in Stix ASIA, one of several Asian restaurants in the basement of Waikiki Shopping Plaza.
Servers were attentive, yet not overbearing. We had fun teasing with our waiter, thankfully he was a good sport.
I ordered the Shrimp Tempura and the other two had the Kiki tempura bowls.
My husband thought his were greasy, but all were very good.”

“From the warm greeting everyone receives when walking through the door to the attentive and super friendly service, this place is amazing! The sushi was outstanding… hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! The texture, taste and presentation was top notch. Wish there was a location on the east coast!”

“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!”

“Food is ALWAYS delicious and the staff is so kind and attentive! Katsu-san creates the most beautiful sashimi platters and omakase sushi!”

“Kimchi fry rice is amazing and the poke is fire, definitely on my list of top grinds.”

“Amber- the co owner, is absolutely astounding. Super super friendly, and If you have any questions on any of the food she has the knowledge of it all! Location is perfect as there is a bunch of seating area around and always good jams playing in the background. The food taste AMAZING, I recommend trying the B.E.A.S.T DELICIOUS”

“Nice selection of fun and interesting brews!
The best crispy roast pork I've ever had, the roast beef is also top tier.
The poke is next to none!”

“This is my favorite coffee shop in Honolulu. I go here every day, I’m here in town. The design is spectacular. The drinks are great. The people are so nice. It's just a lovely place to sit and enjoy Honolulu.”

“Please hire more employees, this place is SOO good but I feel awful for the one girl working here alone with 12+ people in line. The amount of people coming in here requires atleast 3-4 employees on shift.”

“This place deserves 5 stars. They've probably gotten over $100 from me from the past week. l've been coming in here everyday for breakfast and the highlight is the pork kakuni & egg. Think of a braised taiwanese braised pork and a marinated egg ontop. They even stuff the masubi center with more meat! The pork melts in your mouth and you cant just eat one. I order 3 a day!! Service was amazing and always greets upon entry. Ambiance is welcoming a small area where there are trays of masubis and Bento boxes. Highly recommend for this is the best masubi place on the island.”

“This was definitely a different Pizza experience... their story is intriguing and hopefully this brand and cuisine comes to the remainder of the states especially Florida... I had their lime drink and it was amazing and their Pizza was delightful. 43 inc highly recommended. In Tampa Florida we have a network called The HUB and it's a place we recommend phenomenal experiences. This would be one.”

“Great food and wonderful service!”

“Great taste using Natural non dairy ingredients! Very great customer service and good price.”

“Incredible flavor & huge portions! I had the Garlic Parmesan Crusted Ahi over brown rice. I’ll absolutely be back!”

“This is the best place to go to when you want quality hot pot without breaking bank and also breaking stomach bc you ate too much at all you can eat. Really friendly service and I love the ambience.”

“Honestly one of the best omakase's I've ever had. Chef Howard makes each course its own experience with intention behind each bite. More than amazing quality fresh sushi, this dinner omakase experience was worth the splurge.”

“First experience here and it was for my 4 year wedding anniversary and it was a GREAT experience. We got the bar experience where they prepared each dish in front of us and got the package with the sake pairing.

Each piece was delightful and the chefs were very pleasant to talk to.

You get the option to add to your omakase before and after it begins.

It is a pretty penny so definitely a place to go for special occasions.”

“We picked up sushi for our flight. It was prepared very efficiently and well-packaged to make it through security and the airport.
I will definitely do it again for our next HNL departure.”

“I really enjoyed coming to this bar for drinks I had a whiskey sour and it was perfectly balanced. The bartender that served me was very kind and welcoming. Unfortunately I did not eat the food since I had a full meal before although I've heard great things about how good it was. Next time I'm on island I will definitely try the food.”

“I love the food! I get Nikutama Udon, hot, with all the toppings. Sometimes I grab gyoza too. Delicious every time. I always do to-go. They have indoor seating options.”

“Delicious poke and taka!!! A must try for sure!😋”

“This is one of the world’s great restaurant. The food is amazing, the ambience is incredible and the wait staff is one of the most knowledgeable I have seen. The guest is treated like royalty. I highly recommend this restaurant”

“Delicious food ,great people”

“I've been meaning to go here for months, and a rainy Sunday afternoon proved to be the perfect moment to stop by with some friends. The interior, though small, is so charmingly decorated with such care and delightful details. Although known more for their bottled beverages, I opted for- and thoroughly enjoyed- a freshly made drink. The blueberry matcha was delicious, and is probably one of my top three matchas on island now! At first I wondered if I'd misordered because there was no visible blueberry-ness, but the first sip proved me wrong. The blueberry flavor was very present but still paired beautifully with matcha and oat milk, and the blueberry scented cold foam on top was wizardry. Overall, it was a nice sweet treat, while being not-too-sweet! My companion also got their yuzu chocolate oat coffee drink, and while that seemed like an ambitious combination, let me tell you... they pulled it off! The flavor notes come in waves and it was refreshingly unique and well balanced. The staff are all so friendly, fashionable, and chill. Also enjoyed their ube swirl bread to share. Also, LOVE that they are open later til 6pm, which is so rare for cafes here! Will be coming back to sample lots more and also check out their covered patio next time :)”

“Amazing food and atmosphere every time. I highly recommend this restaurant”

“The food was so good - I didn’t take a photo as I was so hungry but the burger was seriously one of the best I’ve had. I added an egg to the western and it was unbelievable. Fries were the best I’ve had on the island so far too.”

“We tried the new Scallops dish and it is well worth it! I receive emails from Roy's about their events and new offerings so we were fascinated by the U10 Scallops, Truffle and Uni Risotto and caviar dish. It is well worth the $79 price tag. The Risotto was excellent and the scallops were cooked to perfection! We went during Pau Hana hour (aka Happy Hour - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday) so we also took advantage of the discount on the house wines. The white was a Sauvignon Blanc that was crisp and refreshing. I had the house res which was a fruity Pinot Noir. At $10 a glass they were such a bargain. We shared the scallops ( they happily provide sharing plates at no additional charge) and a Pau Hana Hour Brussels Sprouts as a side. The servings were generous enough to make a great meal. The downstairs manager stopped by to check on how everything was going and apologize for the lack of live music. Musician was ill but they usually have live music downstairs as well. Great meal and great service. Don't forget to tell your server if you want to pace your meal. Food comes out so quickly you'd be surprised!”

“Delicious and friendly staff! 😊”

“Some of the best food around”

“WONDERFUL Experience! A truly great time for the whole family. Last night was a fantastic performance enjoyed by ALL, from 6 weeks to 90! The performers really make you feel like part of their extended Hawaiian Family❤️👍👍👍”

“I walked passing the center this morning what I found. They start putting up Christmas decorations in the beginning of October.. are you kidding me? It won’t help your sales if you looking for that goal. It would make many people though you are crazy. I am not sure the marketing or what so ever department does not knows well what exactly what is they doing. Instead of trying doing that you should focus on the coming event. Such as Early access sales campaigns it will be boosted traffic Not Christmas decorations in October.”

“The Tomahawk steak is outstanding. No need to ruin it with A1 sauce. The stuffed chicken breast was not dry, so tasty. Everything is ala carte but totally worth it. Would go again”

“Everything was so beautiful and intimate!”

“You will never be disappointed. The chef’s creativity in every dish shines through and is phenomenal every time. Makes me cry good tears! The best sushi on Oahu and a memorable, friendly atmosphere!”

“We celebrated a big anniversary at Pai and WOW - they made it extra special. We did the four course menu with wine pairings. The service was top notch. The food was inspired, creative, delicious, and locally sourced. Though the portions of each dish looked small, it was more than enough food and so delicious you wanted to eat every bite! The wine pairings were spot on, absolutely perfect with our chosen courses. The space has such a lovely vibe - clean and modern, but comfortable and well appointed. There really isn't another dining experience quite like this on the island. Justine and Kevin have created such a beautiful place with incredible food and service. Pai is definitely a must-try restaurant. We will definitely be back.”

“We were fortunate to grab seats at the bar before a show at the Blaisdell. Beautiful atmosphere, very attentive server/bartender (Kalei), amazing food options and lovely hand mixed cocktails. We were pleasantly surprised and will return!”

“Forget just dinner this was an unforgettable journey. The wow factor began instantly, turning the corner from the elevator to that view, perfectly framed from our table. Flawless food, impeccable service, great music, and a truly unique dessert followed. The heartfelt goodbye from our waitress capped it off perfectly. We loved every second”

“Amazing dinner and friendly staff from bar to dining room! Our must every time we visit Oahu!”

“Amazing dining experience.”

“From food to service this place knocked it out of the park! Coming from NYC and been to Japan twice I think this is one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever had.
Seasoning for each dish was just right. The chef kindly gave me three pieces of dried stingray fin to try. Don’t be fooled by the name. I was surprised by how well seasoned and cooked it was. Moist yet crispy and sweet. It was so good that I ordered a whole plate.
Service wise, I dined solo at the counter. Chef and waiting staff were all super attentive but also gave me space to enjoy the food. During our conversation, I casually mentioned how good the mangos in Hawai’i were. The waitress kindly asked the pastry chef to add a few pieces of mango to my dessert. It was such a pleasant surprise!
Last but not least, they allow half sizes to some of the dishes. It was a huge positive cause it allowed me to try more dishes!”

“Took the family (party of 6) to the Waikiki location last night (12/23/23)... ABSOLUTELY stellar...!!! It was very busy... and this location is a little tight on space... But, everyone and everything functioned like a well oiled machine...!!! And, as always - with any Ruth's Chris... the food and service were World Class...!!!”

“The food is exquisite! The service delightful.”

“ハワイで一番のオリジナルが素晴らしいお寿司屋さんです🍣”

“So welcoming ❤️ simple dinner or a drink at night next to the beach, priceless”

“This coffee shop is a gem and quickly became the highlight of our trip! The owner was so welcoming to us and our baby, it has truly left such a wonderful memory for us in Oahu. We went back again and again, day after day! The Açaí bowl, Pitaya bowl, scones, cookie and coffee were all so good. The owner even came out just to say goodbye to us on our last day on the island, it was truly heartwarming! We will miss Pai Cafe so much!”

“fantastic food and service highly recommend. I wish we had something this good in Torquay Victoria.”

“Tasty breakfast, friendly service and would return if we were not leaving island. Got blueberry pancake breakfast with fried eggs and crisp turkey bacon.

We had been coming nearly every day and the place was closed so we were confused about the operating hours which said only open on Thursdays, with a confusing hours pic on a review that said closed only on Tue. The owner clarified that they were on vacation the last 2 weeks (it’s 31 Oct 2024). But they ARE closed only on Tuesdays now that they are back. Hooray! Mahalo.”

“We have been to both locations of Bean About Town (Waikiki and by UH) and love them both. The one in Waikiki has tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Their Shakarato (shaken latte) is my favorite coffee…ever.”

“Edit, Dec 2024:
We had a matcha soft serve on a cone this visit.
Ube and peach were the seasonal flavors available, though almost everyone ordered matcha.

Original, 2023:
Amazingly creamy, lightly bitter matcha soft serve!
We ordered a matcha shave ice with matcha soft serve to share between 2 adults.
Plenty of dessert to go around.

Ice was a tad chunky and crunchy, not super fine.
3 mochi balls and 1 chestnut
A scoop of sweetened red beans
The soft serve was swirled and more matcha powder was sprinkled on top

This matcha shave ice is winning against my previous favorite at Uncle Clay's HOPA.

First week of March 2023: special flavors are Ube and
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), which can be swirled together.
I would like to try the Ube next time. Sakura sounds pretty good, but Matcha will likely be the favored choice each time.

Staff were extremely polite and pleasant.
Shop doesn't accept cash, you must use a credit card or your phone (payment via Square).

Vegetarian options: All desert items appear to be vegetarian”

“Staff were efficient. The long Q move quickly”

“On Hale Koa's beach (Fort DeRussy). Nice atmosphere and 20% discount for military personnel. Only food is hot dogs and chips. Why a 5/5 rating? Because of Kimo the bartender. Have never met a more caring person. He gives water with the drinks, offers chairs, sun protection lotion and anything else needed. All customers I talked to felt the same way about Kimo. Excellent variety of drinks. Mango flow was my favorite. People from all over the world sit here and we become one big family. Will be back and will recommend ?”

“Such a hidden gem on Kapahulu Ave! I stopped by during a food tour (right near Ono Seafood and Leonard’s) and was so glad I did. I had the cold brew with coconut cold foam- the flavor profile was smooth, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. My friend was torn between the rose matcha and honey matcha, and the barista went above and beyond by mixing the rose and honey syrups (even though it wasn’t on the menu!) so she could enjoy the best of both worlds. The matcha itself was fantastic- vibrant, not too sweet, and really well balanced.

The baristas here were incredibly kind and welcoming, making the experience even better. Honestly, I’d recommend Better Daze over Sunrise Shack if you’re in the area!”

“Fantastic little local eatery! Ono tacos were the best I’ve had so far!!Must try this place!”

“The waffle and gelato combo is amazing, the waffle was my favorite part. The gelato taste and flavor was average. The price was pretty good for the combo. Nice outdoor seating.”

“Fast, friendly and amazing food. The habanero salsa is perfect on any of their food ❤️”

“My husband and I went in on a whim. I didn't expect this little cafe to be the highlight of our week, but here we are! My favorite part, besides getting to pet several kittens at once of course, was the staff. We booked a 30 minute slot to start, and it quickly went by! The room volunteer was so helpful and kind. Every kitty we pet she told us all about their personality, habits, and history if available. You can truly tell they love the cats deeply and wish them the best. it's also so nice that they are so helpful when choosing a kitty that's right for you. personality is so important! Also, the drinks were fantastic! I got a mango matcha tea and was so happy with it. Perfectly sweet! Thank you again for giving us such a fun experience! You'll see us again for sure :)”

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo”

“We all ordered a different dish to try the food. Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken, Galbi Plate, Bacon Maple Peanut Butter Waffle, and Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. Everything was delicious!!”

“It's a small low key store with not much of a storefront that always have a long line all the way outside on the street. If it is not for the long line I wouldn't even have noticed the shop existed. The poke they're selling however is just exceptional. It was so good in fact that I recommended other people from other hotels to go get the poke bowl. The fish they use are fresh, they don't oversauce, and they mix the sauce in only when you put the order in. None of those fishy watery poke that you see in other shops that uses pre-mixed poke. You can custom mix and match fish type and sauce type, or go with one of their preset bowls. I personally highly recommend the preset "spicy spicy" bowl + a scoop of ikura (salted salmon roe) topping. Incredible! It's a takeaway shop so there's no service to speak of. They have a eating area next to the ship by side of the road, street food atmosphere.”

“About the Rating Stars (optional) - suggest a switch to Mandatory! Comments Illustrate as Advertised. Mr. Dolan has another location opposite Kahala Mall. One can pre-populate the Survey. Yep, (Better Be) too busy Dining-n-Enjoying themselves!”

“Shrimp tempura was awesome1 Good friendly service.”

“My all itme favirite restaurant. Excellent food and service. Reknown for their chirashi.”

“Since, I first tried Indian Food I fell in love with it awesome dishes Taste of unquine Dishes. All Vegetarian dishes and non vegetarian like Lamb, chicken and fish. People are so kind and welcome 🙏.”

“Outside table for one at lunch time. Korean barbecue chicken sandwich. Excellent, delicious and messie to eat. I would order again.”

“One of my favorite places to eat. Always good service & great food.l”

“The taste of the food was so amazing and the service was outstanding. The price for what we ordered was so so so low! I could not believe it when I received the check! Hawaiian pancakes are a must!”

“Great Food with a European influence of France and Spain. Cozy atmosphere and the Chef ZZ is very talented with many years of experience. It’s a little hidden gem and has elevator parking for your car in the back of the building or you can park in the Walmart lot. I very much recommend this place.”

“OMG! The Hauoli Pastry Poi Mochisada is DA BOMB! Light & airy, slightly crispy outside. If I had known it was going to be this good, I would have bought 2 dozen. If you only buying for yourself, MAYBE 6 is enough, but I'm a big boy so a dozen would have been perfect for me. We discovered them at the Night Market at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club and I'm so glad we did. If I ever see them elsewhere, I'm definitely buying again. Otherwise, I will have to wait for the next Night Market, but I won't make the same mistake as tonight, so gonna leave with 2 dozen!”

“Yayyy! And Yum! Very organized and very Fresh Food!! I loved it. We ate there last night and we’re going back to staff is super fun and caring.”

“Wonderful kind people and great food.”

“Ate at location in HLN while waiting for flight I had the Hawaiian dot long my daughter had the bbq ribs. Both were great”

“We visited Aina Steak and Seafood over the Christmas holidays and were a little bit late for our reservations. Luckily, the friendly staff still saved a table for us by the open kitchen. The kitchen and the entire restaurant, including the bathrooms, were very clean. The restaurant had a different vibe from other steakhouses on the island which was very refreshing. The friendly waitress took our drink orders and gave us an overview of some of the recommendations and specials. Our waitress was very attentive and always had a smile on her face. She checked on us multiple times throughout our dining experience. We ordered: Appetizer: Oyster platter, salad (came with the steak) Sides: Truffle mashed potatoes, mushroom medley Entrees: Prime ribeye, lamb rack Dessert: Creme brulee, cheesecake The apps were fresh and delicious. The protein entrees came with these special salts and wasabi on the side. It complimented the meat well. The ribeye was just mediocre but the lamb was some of the best I have ever tasted on this island. The sides were portioned well and very tasty. Desserts was just what you would expect to end the meal with. Overall the food was very good. Now this is where the night was sort of ruined. As we were seated near the kitchen, we could overhear the cook/manager/owner(?) berating his service staff very loudly and in earshot of us customers. We were not eavesdropping, but he was so loud that we could see that this was legitimate borderline verbal abuse. I felt sorry for the female staffers that had to endure his unprofessional outbursts in the workplace. I say this as someone who has worked in every position of the restaurant field. As a manager, I have never yelled at any of my staff ever, because you as the leader must show leadership. How do you expect to manage or control your environment when you cannot control your own temper? As a waiter, I would never tolerate an authoritarian manager. I would quit right on the spot. As HR, you might have a lawsuit on your hands if you were to abuse your workers. I loved the food, but I would only come back again if another cook or manager was working instead of this man. I cannot support a business that mistreats its workers, no matter how good the food is.”

“I and a couple of other retirees discovered Pur Sina when they opened and have been weekly customers ever since. Their small kitchen limits the menu choices, but what they offer is tasty and reasonably priced. The pleasant customer-oriented staff has made it serve as a home away from home for us, and we have always felt welcomed. If/when they leave, they will be sorely missed.”

“There was a long wait for dinner when we visited, but they had an open seating section where we were able to grab a table within 10 minutes. If you are vegetarian (like us), expect the options to be limited at a seafood restaurant. However, we tried the Macadamia Nut Hummus and vegetarian Nachos and both tasted great.”

“We ate at Hula tonight for the first time and Levin took care of us! He went above and beyond and made the experience for myself, my mom and daughter absolutely wonderful. His suggestions for entrees were on point and his customer service was the best we had since arriving on the island! Thank you so much!”

“Larry and Wilma give it 5 thumbs up. Great service, Great food, Great view and great atmosphere.”

“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!”

“Although I had made a reservation at 7pm, I was a little disappointed that I was only able to enter the restaurant 30 minutes later, but they arranged for us a window seat, which we had requested. The food was excellent, and the wine they recommended was a delicious match.”

“Our dining experience at Morimoto Asia in Waikiki, Hawaii was exceptional! The appetizers like ribs and pork gyoza were fantastic, and the dinner choices, including fried rice, orange chicken, and the Miyazaki Wagyu certified grade 5 beef, were simply out of this world. To top it off, we enjoyed a birthday celebration with delicious doughnuts and ice cream with a beautiful chocolate decorative piece. Highly recommend for a memorable dining experience! Plus: the service was amazing!”

“We had a group of 7 and they had us seated quickly. Service was excellent. Food was delicious—there are menu and bar differences based on time of day so pay attention to that. We had several of the small plates rather than an entree for each of us. The bao buns, sliders and fish tacos were excellent. My companions liked the calamari and margarita pizza. One thing-I had received a notification via open table from the restaurant that alcohol would not be served but when we arrived we found the bar was open and available to us. It would be advisable to plan parking ahead of time- parking in the zoo parking lot was full (we were there on a Saturday evening) and street parking is metered and limited however you can download the app and add more money from there. Smart Parker or something to that effect. Overall would definitely eat there again on a weekday.”

“It was a nice place and the servers are great.”

“Delicious with amazing service!!”

“Great atmosphere, great place for sunset and delicious food!”

“Lunch at Mariposa is usually a good choice for a business meeting or lunch with the girls. It's convenient and view is relaxing. Audrey serviced us well and was helpful and considerate. Food was always good. Love my laksa curry! Room was little stuffy and warm. We are not sure if the windows needed to be opened for more breeze to come through. Love the location and restaurant.”

“Great food and spectacular oceanfront setting! Service was friendly and warm, but a little slow. Recommend!”

“Amazing , delicious, out of this world”

“Five stars for taste, atmosphere, and friendliness.
It's really delicious, the portions are plentiful, and there are a lot of menus. There's a Korean menu, so I enjoyed it very comfortably.
Good cost-effectiveness and good value for money”

“Hawaiian seafood restaurant”

“I stumbled on this place by accident (one would have to as it's in the very back of the Market), and I ordered the takoyaki, the karaage, and the Miso ramen. I was a little worried when the karaage first came out because it was very dark and I was worried it was overcooked. It was slightly crispier than I usually prefer, but very good. The takoyaki were also excellent - the subtle extra crisp made for a delightful final product. The Miso ramen, however, was delicious! No notes, except for one to myself - don't leave the ramen until last, as the meat on top did cool down quite a bit before I started on the ramen!

Be prepared to fight for seating, and woe betide anyone that wants to bring a large group here.”

“I love the flavors, very unique and natural, very different than most gelato places in town, my fam ate here everytime we are in Waikiki, as we live locally. I never really left a review, but today I brought a friend from abroad to try a second time, and we got a 2 scoop cone that didn't even fill up... it was very sad and funny, since the 2 scoop cone was so big, and both top of the cone and inside was all hollow dried cone. We were observing the crowd and other customers with kids also got super tiny scoop! What is going on? We were not as satisfied with the changes, not sure if it has to do with the employees being untrained properly, or just cutting budget? If the gelato serving is shrinking... then don't offer big cones and cups! It will just look bad. I didn't even take a picture because it looks very sad... I will come back again eventually and hope to see some positive changes.”

“Nice building but had to park across the street. The restaurant was immaculate with appropriate lighting and ample space between tables. The menu is perfect for dining family style which was great for our group of seven adults. Our waiter seemed new, but was friendly.”

“Finally had the chance to walk over to Lahaina Tacos for lunch while my car was charging at Aloha Tower 🔋.

Mahalo for the friendly service and delicious food at a great price! I’m especially happy with their veggie options—and even more thrilled to find rice in the burrito. It really hit the spot and reminded me of the Mission burritos I’ve missed since leaving San Francisco 🌯💚”

“I treated myself on my birthday and bought their ulu banana bread and a lemon poppyseed bread that came with a blueberry compote. Everything was absolutely delicious, nicely packaged and the woman (Maile?) who helped me was very pleasant. The baked goods are pricey and I doubt I would spend that much money every week, but they use quality ingredients that are themselves expensive. I highly recommend trying the products from this bakery.”

“This place is SOOO good! Every dumpling we had was a 10 out of 10! We had 3 kinds of pan fried dumpling; shrimp/egg/chive, veggie w zucchini/pepper, and pork/napa cabbge, and a beef & onion bao. We loved it all!
It's delicious food, great price, easy free parking, and nice people. We'll be back SOON!”

“Staff where very friendly and the fish chips was great. The fish they use was called Mecajiki it was fresh didn't taste fishy. They also had live hawaiian music, vibe was great. Oh and the drinks where delicious”