Restaurants in Waianae

“Great 😍food very nice and friendly service !”

“Excellent Puertorican cuisine”

“Mary is an amazing server and we wanted to take the time to appreciate her and the cooks because they make delicious food and they are generous with their portions. We love coming in here because the consistency is always there and Mary is always a delight to see. Thank you for being a blessing.
-Nicole and Mike”

“oh my heart is soo full. to see the children line up after school for a refreshing sweet treat and see the barrio style place this is what makes this a magical place you can see the real hawaii and the authentic, culture and experience what the aloha spirit means and truely feel it in your soul. it is soo soothing and refreshing to have a the delight of shaved ice after a long walk on the beach.”

“Best ice cream ever! This is the second place I visit (only second to my parents) when I come to the islands!!! Amazing staff and better ice cream than I’ve ever had anywhere!!!”

“15/10!!! This place is delicious and the vibes are amazing! We are visiting from Idaho and we just happened upon this spot and it did not disappoint! It’s definitely a local spot and they are some of the most amazing people I have ever met! So friendly and welcoming plus the food was the best we’ve had on the island so far. They did karaoke after 6 and it was honestly one of the greatest experiences of my life. If I’m ever back in Hawaii again I will be coming back!”

“keeps us informed about the areas on the westside”

“The service was incredibly friendly, the food was amazing, and the leftovers were lunch at work the next day. I absolutely will be coming back, I haven't had eggplant this good in a long time.”

“BOMB ASS FOOD 🔥🔥
I got the birria tacos w/ churro cheesecake and my brother got the pork hash w/ fried noodles- they were AMAZINGGGGG
Food looks great, tastes better, and the prices are very reasonable for what you're getting
They also have good drinks, and although I haven't gotten any for myself, their hand-made drinks look amazing!! Plus they serve halo halo 🔥
EZ one-stop-shop for any local kine favs you wanna munch on for lunch
Keep an eye out on their Instagram bc they sometimes close earlier than their posted hours 👀”

“We got both fish on rice and garlic shrimp. It was so delicious. The food was very favourable with great portions. The sea food tasted fresh aswell, highlight recommend if you’re in the west side and want a great meal.”

“Food and service were excellent!”

“Great Korean food. Mostly a take out restaurant but, tables are available to dine-in. On our visit some of the table tops were sticky and should have been wiped off.”

“Talk about a local-family-style place to eat!!
This place is just like our similar restaurants on our island of Kauai.
Local life conversations, laughing, working class love and da FOOD!
I'll bring touring artists and bands here as well as my family!”

“Great service and yummy food! stopped here while I was in Hawaii with a friend. So delicious! Very affordable and great selection 🔆🌞”

“Whenever I'm in Waianae, Teapresso is my go-to spot! As a local, I love coming here—always welcoming, with friendly staff that shows you Aloha. The service is consistently great, and the drinks are on point every time. Whether it's a classic milk tea, melona, ube flavors or something new, they never miss. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!”

“Small hole in the wall restaurant that serves up the largest plates on the Waianae Coast. Each plate can be shared between 2-3 people or kept for 1 very hungry person. Good flavor. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is small making it hard to get a seat inside, especially during the lunch hour or on weekends. Parking outside of the restaurant is limited to 5 cars. However, parking is also available across the street at Pokai Bay beach park.”

“Great atmosphere, very COLD beer and great, super friendly staff. The food was really tasty too!”

“Absolutely amazing food, service, and live music. Got there at 7 for our reservation and no wait. Our first order got there very fast. I would recorder everything we had: poke nachos, medium rare loco moco with fried rice, house burger medium rare with grilled onions and strawberry cheesecake. Best loco moco I’ve ever had. Poke nachos were up there. Burger was very good with aioli sauce. The garlic truffle fries were average but still good. The cheesecake was super good, perfect size for two who just ate a lot. We didn’t finish our food to leave room for dessert. Great spot, highly recommend!”

“I recently visited Kaʻahaʻaina Café on Farrington Highway in Waiʻanae, and it truly stands out as one of the more unique casual spots on Oʻahu’s leeward coast. The ambiance at Kaʻahaʻaina Café sets it apart from your average neighborhood café. The atmosphere is laid-back and focused on community, embodying a local vibe that truly represents the West Side instead of mimicking a trendy Honolulu idea.

The overall experience at Kaʻahaʻaina Café was truly something I valued the most. The vibe was relaxed and inviting, allowing for a seamless transition into enjoying the meal. The service was not only friendly but also efficient, with the staff contributing to a warm atmosphere that perfectly complemented the café’s local vibe. That level of reliability is crucial, particularly in a venue where it appears that numerous patrons are familiar faces.

From a wider travel viewpoint, I often observe when a café truly embodies the spirit of its local community. Having explored numerous dining spots around the globe, I often find myself recalling those that truly embody their local essence, and Kaʻahaʻaina Café certainly captures that vibe. It's not just about the show. It's all about the cozy vibe, the sense of belonging, and an atmosphere that resonates with the essence of Waiʻanae.

Kaʻahaʻaina Café is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself on the Waiʻanae Coast and are in the mood for a laid-back meal in an authentically local atmosphere. Kaʻahaʻaina Café exudes a sense of community that adds a unique charm, setting it apart from typical café experiences.”

“not bad pricing friendly good portions friendly customer service. Update 2026 Feb 20
I am a loyal customer and this is my spot when I get hungry. Prices did the increase very little. Food is still great as always. Portions are still same. Fast worker.”

“All the goods are good like the beef broccoli, lemon chix tbeir fried fish idms woth the extra $,and all the gau mien dishes. I'm hooked on their soft gau gee mien, with the gau gee on the side.”

“Stopped for late lunch. I had the Butterfish Nitsuke (absolutely delicious) and my husband had the chicken teriyaki, which he said was great. Cute little out of the way eatery. Service was excellent. Exploring Oahu and loving it.”

“Delicious food and nice folks. We had the elote, mango cream, and horchata 💯”

“I eat here often for the varieties and none has failed me like some others nearby. Nor do they make you wait a lifetime for your food and always give friendly service. Highly recommend this place to non locals too. Very clean place well maintained and organized!”

“Formerly known as Maili Pastele, Ohana Maili Market is now its name. They have awesome food for lunch & maybe dinner too. My favorite is their Poke Bowl with Taegu on top!! And then they have other foods such as laulau plate, baked chicken mushroom, hamburger steak, etc. These guys is THE BOMB dot COM!!”

“I have had pasta in Italy, I have had sausage in Germany, I have had poutin in Canada, I've had lobster in Boston... I could go on..
I have never, had a crispy, sweet and spicy, chicken bite that has EVER equalled to what they have... I ordered 2 from the appetizer menu and was disappointed only in myself that I could not finish them both.”

“I am obsessed with this place!! They have a decent variety of drinks; my favorite being the ube with extra boba 😆😆. They also have a lot of knick knacks and blind boxes, which the kiddos love. Staff there are very respectful and show a lot of Aloha 🥰. If you love great tasting smoothies and inexpensive products, you need to check out this gem on the westside!! Much love to the S7 family 💕💕💕”

“Very cheap, Cash only.

This place really does deserve it's name, after eating here it quickly became number 1 in my heart.

Friendly service and delicious food. Building inside and out is a little run down, but you're not there for the looks of the place your there for the delicious affordable cuisine. These people know how to make Chinese food.”

“The food was prepared very well and delivered in a timely manner. Very tasty and fresh. Will definitely go there again.”

“Great place for a quick meal. Outdoor seating. Food was good! I'm not used to Hawaiian barbecue but I could definitely learn to love it. This place is definitely worth checking out. The portions were huge. I had enough leftover for a midnight fridge raid.”

“Burger Kings hamburger buns aren't that great at all kinda dry but the bbq flavor makes up for it as the burger with cheese was pretty tasty. The staff nice it was extremely busy n the order was made promptly and correct. The onion rings so awesome 💯 it was clean in dining room.”

“Workers are EXTREMELY efficient considering the size of their work space and the endless line in the parking lot. Extremely kind, as well. I won’t get into detail because corporate entities are always watching, but I had a very bad day and I will say that they were extremely compassionate about it. If you’re planning on going here, remember to order online…makes everyone’s lives easier! (FYI I don’t work here I just have experience in the industry. Great job Starbucks!)”

“Amazing place and customer service especially the manager with the glasses Would love to shout her out by name but unfortunately I can't , but mahalo to the entire Starbucks team for making my experience wonderful and going above and beyond each time - with love Lexie”

“THE local aunty and workers are BOMB here. walked in as first timer and they helped us get all the good deals and sign up for rewards so we can get greater deals. we're all struggling with money and this aunty and the workers were so friendly and helpful they deserve all the credit and respect! please give them a RAISE whoever the manager is cause they deserve it. Definitely loved Papa Johns before but I'm definitely coming back more after today!!!”

“Old style family Chop Suey House. Nostalgic setting and friendly service…”

“Fastest service and hottest food I’ve ever experienced at a Taco Bell, and I’ve eaten at a lot of Taco Bell’s. Great job to whoever is running the team at this location.”

“It's Little Caesars. Predictable corporate menu- locally prepared. This location is busy at times and the hot and ready cabinet may be empty. Be aware, the Google search will bring you to the Pizza Hut located in the same mall but, on the opposite side of building.”

“Waianae McDonald's is bringing the Aloha... went through the drive-thru and when I got to the window an item was not available , the manager gave a refund and a replacement item...WOW!!! Now that's how a manager shows customer appreciation!!! Five stars to the manager for keeping everybody happy!!!”