My elderly parents will be staying here for a few weeks. They won't have a car. My dad cannot walk very far, and only with a walker. Can you suggest a few restaurants that are not too far by taxi, and where he can get in easily? I've been reading about the restaurants on the island, but I really don't have a feel for what's close by. Is Alan Wong's nearby? How about Uncle Bo's, or is that really geared towards the younger set? Thanks, annieladd

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There is a great map on the website of Moana Surfrider:

http://tgi.glhserver.com/Oahu/Waikik...php?catInd=dng

Alan Wong's is not near Waikiki -- it is in more of a residential area. We ate what was the best meal ever there; it was expensive but well worth it.

If they are taking a taxi, does it matter how far it is? Or where you thinking more about the cost of a long taxi ride? Once you are in a taxi, for walking sake, it doesn't much matter; of course, cost is another thing.

Alan Wong also has Pineapple Room in Macy's at the Ala Moana Shopping Center:
http://www.alanwongs.com/pineroom/pine_room.html

It is less expensive and probably a lot shorter ride.

Hope this helps...
Debi

Thanks, Debi. I guess it doesn't matter about the taxi, I just don't know anything about the island, and didn't want a suggestion for a restaurant that was a great distance (cost) away. Any other suggestions?

Several weeks in Waikiki is a lot of meals out. My dad also used a walker, but it was easier for him to go a half a block walking, then to get in and out of the back seat of a taxi with his bad legs.

His best bet would be to eat in the hotels around his. Dukes is next door in the Outrigger, across the street is the Hyatt and Princess Kaiulani. He can find everything from a coffee shop to fine dining.

They'll be fine between short walks and using a taxi. Waikiki is very condensed with literally hundreds of restaurants close by. Since you mention Alan Wong's, are we talking more fancy, expensive places?

I spend a week there recently and we had Mexican food a couple times, Italian food once, Hy's for a steak one evening, and casual shrimp at a take-out place several times.

And don't overlook, The Banyan Veranda restaurant right AT that hotel, it is lovely, one of my favorite places for a nice meal.

Agree with suze. I stayed at the Surfrider for a week last year. There are plenty of places to eat w/in a block or two. In addition, your parents should not have trouble finding a cab in that area. There are usually several waiting at the Surfrider. The outdoor bar is a great place for drinks, however, we found the food to be just okay, and very expensive (even by Hawaii standards). I'm sure they will enjoy themselves.

Duke's and Hula Grill are both great (especially Hula Grill) and are in the Outrigger Waikiki, which is next door to the Sheraton Moana.

Two restaurants beach-side at the Outrigger Reef hotel. Shorebird (more casual) and Ocean House (lovely for sunset but more expensive).

Thanks, yes they'll probably have most of their meals at the hotel, just trying to give them some other options. I'll pass these on to them. Thanks, annieladd