Honolulu and Pearl Harbor Restaurants
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1. Bogart's Café
$$ | Waikiki |Well established as a local favorite, this unassuming restaurant is situated in a strip mall near Diamond Head and away from the bustle of Waikiki. It's a great spot to grab a bagel or açai bowl in the morning or to linger over a post-sunset dinner—perhaps enjoying seared scallops with cauliflower puree, a pork chop with braised fennel, or one of the pasta dishes, including the chef’s signature cacio e pepe featuring cheese imported from Italy’s Dolomites region. Interesting cocktails, a full wine list, and tantalizing desserts (the coconut panna cotta is incredibly light and creamy) round out the offerings. The interior is basic, but there's also seating on the patio out front.
3045 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, USA808-739–0999Known For
- A neighborhood staple and local favorite for all-day dining
- Sophisticated dinner menu
- Some outdoor seating
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2. Island Vintage Wine Bar
$$ | Waikiki |Tucked away on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, this stylish, sleek, and cozy spot has a selection of more than 40 international wines by the glass—all served via a high-tech vending machine that uses prepaid cards. The food menu is limited, but a few favorites include oversize Wagyu burgers, poke bites with nori chips, and cheese and charcuterie plates. The restaurant also offers breakfast, lunch (featuring small plates), and a happy hour (3–6 pm) with discount wines and light bites at the bar.
2301 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, USA808-799–9463Known For
- Vending-machine wines by the glass
- A subdued happy hour
- Massive Wagyu burgers
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3. Nico's Pier 38
$$ | Iwilei |Lyonnaise chef Nico Chaiz's harborside restaurant is steps from the Honolulu Fish Auction, which explains his "line-to-plate" concept—super-fresh fish dishes at a reasonable price. But he lets his French flag fly in dishes like steak frites and bouillabaisse, too. Lunch focuses on local-style plate lunches and serves more of a local workers crowd. Come dinnertime, you'll see a mix of tourists and kamaaina here for beers on tap, cocktails, almost nightly music, and an excellent menu across the board. Although most indoor tables have harbor views, try to get a table on the lanai. If you're staying in a place with a kitchen and need to stock up, note that the fish market also sells prepared foods like poke, soups, and stews. In Kailua, there's a Nico's serving almost the same menu as the original at Pier 38.
1129 N. Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, USA808-540–1377Known For
- Pan-seared ahi steak crusted in toasted seaweed and sesame seeds
- Excellent double cheeseburger
- Lunch at the bar with a cold beer
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
4. The Pig and the Lady
$$ | Chinatown |Chef Andrew Le's casual noodle house attracts downtown office workers by day and becomes a creative contemporary restaurant at night, pulling in serious chowhounds. Drawing on both his Vietnamese heritage and multicultural island flavors, the talented, playful Le is a wizard with spice and acid, turning out dishes of layered flavor. The restaurant has food stands at farmers' markets, and its sister restaurant, Piggy Smalls, serves a scaled-down but similar menu.
83 N. King St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, USA808-585–8255Known For
- Banh mi sandwiches at lunch and pho all day
- House-made soft-serve custards and sorbets, including unexpected flavors
- Hanoi-style egg coffee
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
5. Akasaka
$$ | Ala Moana |Step inside this tiny sushi bar, tucked amid the strip clubs behind the Ala Moana Hotel, and you'll swear you're in an out-of-the-way Edo neighborhood. Don't be deterred by its dodgy neighbors or its reputation for inconsistent service—this is where locals come when they want the real deal, and you'll be greeted with a cheerful "Iraishaimase!" (Welcome!) before sitting at a diminutive table or perching at the small sushi bar. Let the chefs here decide, omakase-style, or you can go for a grilled specialty, like scallop butteryaki (grilled in butter).
1646 B Kona St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, USA808-942–4466Known For
- Popular local spot for late-night food
- Spicy tuna roll
- No pretense, nothing fancy
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Rate Includes: No lunch on Sun. -
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6. Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
$$ | Moiliili |Long beloved for its northern Thai classics, such as spicy curries and stir-fries and sticky rice in woven-grass baskets, made using family recipes, Chiang Mai is a short cab ride from Waikiki. Some dishes, like the signature barbecue Cornish game hen with lemongrass and spices, show how acculturation can create interesting pairings. The simple space is decorated with Thai fabrics and artworks.
2239 S. King St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826, USA808-941–1151Known For
- Spring rolls and Chiang Mai wings
- Limited parking in a small lot in back
- Local business-lunch favorite
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Rate Includes: No lunch weekends -
7. Fête
$$ | Chinatown |At lunch, regulars pack into this tiny, brick-walled space for the burgers and specials; at dinner, they come for the pasta and locally sourced seafood dishes or the to-die-for twice-fried Kauai chicken with grits and collard greens. Here, you'll probably get cozy with the table next to you as wait staffers glide between tables with full trays and great attitudes. There's also seating in a smaller, quieter, upstairs library. The specials are fabulous, as are the craft cocktails and the beer list.
2 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, USA808-369–1390Known For
- Brooklyn-meets-Hawaii menu
- Great pau hana (happy hour) menu
- Craft cocktails and extensive drink menu
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. Honolulu Museum of Art Café
$$ | Downtown |The Honolulu Museum of Art's cool courtyards and galleries filled with works by masters from Monet to Hokusai are well worth a visit, and, afterward, so is this popular lunch restaurant. The open-air café is flanked by a burbling water feature and 8-foot-tall ceramic "dumplings" by artist Jun Kaneko—a tranquil setting in which to eat your salad or sandwich, shaded by a 75-year-old monkeypod tree. You can also buy picnic basket meals to eat in the museum courtyard. There is no museum admission charge to eat at the café.
900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, USA808-532–8734Known For
- Piadina pesto-caprese flatbread sandwich
- Limited but beautifully prepared menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and mains
- Nice spot for Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner -
9. Livestock Tavern
$$ | Chinatown |Livestock Tavern scores big with its seasonal offerings of comfort foods and craft cocktails and its cowboy-minimalist decor. Although meat, including some of the best burgers in town, commands the menu, offerings like burrata, creative salads, sandwiches, and fish round out the possibilities. Note the seasonal drink specials with creative names. Weekend brunch is also served.
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, USA808-537–2577Known For
- Lively bar scene
- Go-to lunch spot
- Fresh-cut fries
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10. Lucky Belly
$$ | Chinatown |A hip local crowd sips cocktails and slurps huge bowls of noodles with a modern twist at this popular fusion ramen bar known for its savory broth and its trendy small plates, such as pork belly buns and oxtail dumplings. The service here is unpretentious and attentive if you eat in, but you can also order your food to go, and late-night hours make it a great stop after shows at the Hawaii Theatre or when dinner elsewhere didn't quite do the trick.
50 N. Hotel St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, USA808-531–1888Known For
- Steaming hot pot dishes
- Small but unique cocktail menu
- "Belly Bowl" with smoked bacon, sausage, and pork belly
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
11. Moku Kitchen
$$ | Kakaako |In the hip SALT complex, Moku appeals to both foodies and families with authentic farm-to-table cuisine and a laid-back, urban setting. It's one of legendary chef Peter Merriman's restaurants and focuses on upcountry farm fare cooked in the on-site rotisserie; pizzas, salads, and sandwiches; and craft cocktails. Happy hour and evening music can sometimes get really loud, so if you want to chat, ask to be seated away from the entertainment.
660 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, USA808-591–6658Known For
- Happy hour
- Impressive list of craft cocktails, wine, and beer, including the signature monkeypod mai tai
- Live music
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12. Mud Hen Water
$$ | Kaimuki |The name of this restaurant is the English translation of waialae (meaning a gathering spot around a watering hole). Renowned chef Ed Kenney explores modern interpretations of the Hawaiian foods he remembers from his childhood with an ever-changing locavore menu. Sit at the bar, on the lanai, or in the casual, homey dining room. Spread out and talk story with your neighbor. That's what inspired Kenney to open the place, after all.
3452 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816, USA808-737–6000Known For
- Small plates and snacks
- Beet poke
- Sorbetto and gelato
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Brunch Sun. only -
13. Panya
$$ | Kakaako |Run by Hong Kong–born sisters Alice and Annie Yeung, this easy-breezy café is known for its pastries, desserts, and happy hours but also offers crowd-pleasing, contemporary fare, both American (salads, sandwiches, pastas) and Asian (Thai-style steak salad, Japanese-style fried chicken, Singaporean seafood laksa). Dine inside for the air-conditioning and disco vibe, or choose a spot on the covered lanai. Across the street is South Shore Market with its local shops, Nordstrom Rack, and T. J. Maxx.
1288 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, USA808-946–6388Known For
- French-style pastries and cakes
- Eclectic and extensive menu
- Japanese cheesecake
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
14. RumFire Waikiki
$$ | Waikiki |If the perfect sunset happy hour means cocktails, bite-size shareable plates, tropical breezes, ocean sounds, and flaming oversized torches, then "Meet me at Rumfire" should be your motto. Enjoy such dishes as lemon-herb mahimahi, island fish tacos, and "local style" sesame-ahi poke; sip signature concoctions like the RumFire Mai Tai or the Fire Runner, made with spiced rum and tropical juices. At night, RumFire is a club–lounge that promises an edgy and exciting experience amid fashionable people and exquisite views.
2255 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, USA808-922–4422Known For
- Beachside nightlife scene with great food and cocktails
- Fabulous location right on the beach
- Hip vibe that attracts young professionals
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15. Scratch Kitchen
$$ | Kakaako |Tucked into the chic South Shore Market in Kakaako's Ward Village, Scratch Kitchen has hipster decor, an open kitchen, and creative comfort food. It's popular for breakfast and brunch and has both small plates and generous entrées on its dinner menu. The motto—"simple, rustic, approachable"—might seem a bit overstated, particularly as diners struggle to select just one or two things from the creative menu. But the good food, fun vibe, and location have people hooked.
1170 Auahi St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816, USA808-589–1669Known For
- Milk 'n' cereal pancakes
- Spicy (and good) chicken and waffles
- Large portions
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16. Side Street Inn Kapahulu
$$ | Waikiki |The original Hopaka Street pub is famous as the place where celebrity chefs gather after hours; this second Kapahulu Avenue location is also popular and closer to Waikiki. Local-style bar food—salty panfried pork chops with a plastic tub of ketchup, lup cheong fried rice, and passion fruit–glazed ribs—is served in huge, shareable portions. This is a lively, casual place where you can dress any way you like, nosh all night, and watch loud sports on TV. Pupu (in portions so large as to be dinner) are served 3–11:30 pm daily. It gets crowded quickly, so make a reservation or prepare to wait awhile.
614 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, USA808-739–3939Known For
- Portions that can seemingly feed you for a week
- Popular local spot with a crowd of regulars
- Sports-bar feel with lots of fried food
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17. Tangö Contemporary Cafe
$$ | Kakaako |On the ground floor of a glass-sheathed condominium, Tangö's spare contemporary setting stays humming through breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Finnish chef Göran Streng honors his heritage a bit with unfussy dishes such as gravlax with crispy skin, but the menu is, by and large, "general bistro," running from bouillabaisse to herb-crusted rack of lamb, with some Asian nods. The weekend brunch menu is a local favorite as well. The Scandinavian decor includes Marimekko prints on the walls, blond and birch woods, and cloudlike hanging white lamps. Don't expect a touristy experience: Streng caters mostly to his discriminating city-dwelling clientele.
1288 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, USA808-593–7288Known For
- Hamakua mushroom risotto
- Loco moco (unlike any you'll have elsewhere)
- Attentive staff
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
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