Cheap Eats on Oahu and Maui
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Cheap Eats on Oahu and Maui
Mr. Pickle and I will spend two nights on Oahu in March 2014, followed by four nights on Maui for my brother-in-law's wedding. Yes, it would be great to have more time there, but we are traveling to Wales in May and had to take time away from that trip for Hawaii travel.
We're flying to Honolulu so we can visit Pearl Harbor, and we plan to drive around the island so I can see some LOST filming sites. When we get to Maui, we're renting a condo in Wailea with some of Mr. Pickle's family, so I'm sure we will at least have breakfast there.
I'm looking for inexpensive places for lunch and dinner on both islands. Lunch could be around $10 for an entree, and dinner could be more - maybe $20 or so for an entree.
We're open to any cuisine, and we definitely want to try plate lunches, shave ice, etc.
I'm looking forward to your suggestions!
Lee Ann
We're flying to Honolulu so we can visit Pearl Harbor, and we plan to drive around the island so I can see some LOST filming sites. When we get to Maui, we're renting a condo in Wailea with some of Mr. Pickle's family, so I'm sure we will at least have breakfast there.
I'm looking for inexpensive places for lunch and dinner on both islands. Lunch could be around $10 for an entree, and dinner could be more - maybe $20 or so for an entree.
We're open to any cuisine, and we definitely want to try plate lunches, shave ice, etc.
I'm looking forward to your suggestions!
Lee Ann
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As I said, we have a condo in Wailea. The wedding (just family) is Friday evening, and they are having a party for us and their friends Saturday evening, so we'll have most of Thursday, parts of Friday and Saturday, and all of Sunday through Monday evening to plan meals for while we're on Maui. We can get into Kihei pretty easily, and we're just starting to figure out what else we want to do while we're there.
Lee Ann
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On Oahu -
Nico's Pier 38 http://nicospier38.com/
Town (maybe slightly above budget but the food is very good) http://www.townkaimuki.com/
The Pig & The Lady (currently at farmer's markets but opening a permanent location soon) http://thepigandthelady.com/
The farmer's markets in general have a variety of prepared foods. What days of the week are you there?
There's a food court at the Ala Moana shopping center and also a food court at the Shirokiya department store at Ala Moana.
There are shrimp trucks on the north shore and in the Kahuku area. I haven't eaten at any of the recently so can't comment on specific ones.
Nico's Pier 38 http://nicospier38.com/
Town (maybe slightly above budget but the food is very good) http://www.townkaimuki.com/
The Pig & The Lady (currently at farmer's markets but opening a permanent location soon) http://thepigandthelady.com/
The farmer's markets in general have a variety of prepared foods. What days of the week are you there?
There's a food court at the Ala Moana shopping center and also a food court at the Shirokiya department store at Ala Moana.
There are shrimp trucks on the north shore and in the Kahuku area. I haven't eaten at any of the recently so can't comment on specific ones.
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This might help too http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/873333
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We love the shrimp shack(Oahu)
http://www.shrimpshackoahu.com/Shrimp_Shack%21.html
For breakfast boots& kimos (I will find a link) well worth any wait!!!
http://www.shrimpshackoahu.com/Shrimp_Shack%21.html
For breakfast boots& kimos (I will find a link) well worth any wait!!!
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http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...hu_Hawaii.html
Get the macadamia pancakes! (Now I want to go back )
Get the macadamia pancakes! (Now I want to go back )
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On Oahu, I love to sit beachside and have lunch at the Moana Surfrider restaurant that is located around the big tree (you'll know it when you see it). Hopefully this isn't a budget buster for you. It's really a delightful place to relax for a meal!!
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There are a number of places at the Shops at Wailea. In my trip report I wrote, "At the Wailea Shops, we had a fantastic, messy, juicy cheeseburger at Cheeseburger Island Style with some great sweet potato fries!"
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Another very atmospheric waterfront location in Waikiki is the House Without A Key at the Halekulani hotel http://www.halekulani.com/living/din...without_a_key/ They have hula nightly and we never miss at least having drinks and apps there and their coconut cake!!!
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Ooops, I read Wales and missed Wailea! What fun! Will you have a car? It's been 3 years so I am leary to recommend anything. But we always go to Hailliamiale General Store for sashimi Neopolean. and stop at Paia for an affordable bite. Foodland grocers make great ahi poke. We liked farmers salad at Mela in the Marriott - I notice their famous asian wings are no longer on the menu? Tommy Bahama was decent until they lost their view. It's just not the same for us anymore. Stop at Joes for the crab dip and a cocktail at sunset. Check to see if there are any new food trucks down by Makena. Have a picnic at Makena!
I'd browse thru chow hound for more ideas. This should be a good start.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902293
I'd browse thru chow hound for more ideas. This should be a good start.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902293
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Here's the vendor list for the Wednesday night Honolulu market http://hfbf.org/markets/markets/honolulu/
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In Waikiki I like:
ME Korean BBQ at the Royal Grove hotel
breakfast ~$6 lunch/dinner ~$10 patio/outdoor seating only
the Food Courts at IMP, Royal Hawaiian, Ala Moana
King's Village farmers market Mon & Fri from 4-9pm (it's take-away but lots of ready-to-eat options)
Rainbow Drive-In for plate lunch
St. Germanine's bakery on Kuhio quiche, fresh made sandwiches, etc. (again this is to-go food)
ME Korean BBQ at the Royal Grove hotel
breakfast ~$6 lunch/dinner ~$10 patio/outdoor seating only
the Food Courts at IMP, Royal Hawaiian, Ala Moana
King's Village farmers market Mon & Fri from 4-9pm (it's take-away but lots of ready-to-eat options)
Rainbow Drive-In for plate lunch
St. Germanine's bakery on Kuhio quiche, fresh made sandwiches, etc. (again this is to-go food)