Leeward and Central Oahu Restaurants
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1. Mina's Fish House
$$$$ | |Michael Mina, a James Beard Award winner, designed an exceptional line-to-table menu that celebrates the local catch and matches the panoramic views from indoor and lanai oceanfront tables. This might be the only restaurant in Hawaii (or the world) to have an on-site “fish sommelier,” who guides you through the mind-boggling array of cooking techniques, flavorings, and portions—from fillet to whole fish—and helps you choose the best matches for your particular palate. Validate your ticket for free valet parking during your meal.
92-1001 Olani St., Ko Olina, Hawaii, 96707, USA808-679–0079Known For
- Charbroiled Hawaiian seafood tower
- Kona lobster dishes
- Daily happy hour
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2. Coquito's Latin Cuisine
$$ | |A humble, family-run restaurant in a tiny roadside shack, Coquito’s serves an eclectic array of traditional Puerto Rican and Latin American dishes, from arroz con gandules (rice with peas) and shrimp mofongo to pastel borricúa (ground green-banana masa stuffed with pork), Colombian empanadas, and Argentinian flank steak with chimichurri sauce. Order takeout for a picnic at a beach park, or dine in the small outdoor patio (no alcohol sold here, so you need to BYOB).
85-773 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, Hawaii, 96792, USA808-888–4082Known For
- Cuban sandwiches
- Various desserts, including tres leches cake and Puerto Rican flancocho, flan de coco, and tembleque
- Nearly everything prepared in-house
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3. Countryside Cafe
$ | |Escape the tourist traps and rub elbows with locals at this small, busy breakfast–brunch café, with outdoor porch seating and ocean views (come early or order takeout, as it closes early afternoon). Island favorites dominate the menu, including corned beef hash loco moco and lilikoi (passionfruit) pancakes for breakfast and garlic shrimp with mushrooms, fish tacos, and kalbi ribs for lunch.
87-70 Farrington Hwy. #104, Waianae, Hawaii, 96792, USA808-888–5448Known For
- Island-style eggs Benedict, pancakes, and French toast
- Fresh ingredients, large portions
- Friendly service
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4. Makahiki — The Bounty of the Islands
$$$$ | |The buffet restaurant at Disney's Aulani resort offers a wide variety of locally produced items, as well as familiar dishes from stateside and the rest of the world. You'll find sustainable Hawaiian seafood, Asian selections, familiar grilled meats and vegetables, and a kids' menu; an à la carte menu is also available. Arrive early for dinner and have a drink at the adjacent Olelo Room, where the staff are fluent in Hawaiian; you can get a language lesson along with your libation.
92-1185 Aliinui Dr., Ko Olina, Hawaii, 96707, USA808-674–6200Known For
- True reflection of Hawaii
- Wide array of food to please every member of the family
- Popular Disney character breakfasts (which book up weeks in advance)
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5. Monkeypod by Merriman Ko Olina
$$$ | |Local farm-to-table guru Peter Merriman is known throughout Hawaii for his inventive and popular restaurants, and this one captures his creativity and locally inspired food mantra perfectly. Local slack-key guitar music and the gentle buzz of diners kicking back make this a nice stop for a leisurely lunch—that could easily slide into happy hour.
92-1048 Olani St., Ko Olina, Hawaii, 96707, USA808-380–4086Known For
- Lobster deviled eggs and fresh fish tacos
- Indoor–outdoor setting
- Life-changing strawberry cream pie
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6. Noe
$$$$ | |Classic dishes from southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast dominate the menu at this sleek Four Seasons restaurant, with seating indoors, in various intimate and more social spaces, and outdoors overlooking a nature preserve. Locals come to celebrate special occasions, while guests from throughout the Ko Olina community come to feast on house-made pastas—especially the signature tagliatelle with truffle pesto and mushrooms—and multiple dishes that showcase Kona lobster. Valet parking during your meal is free with validation.
92-1001 Olani St., Ko Olina, Hawaii, 96707, USA808-679–3347Known For
- Four-course tasting menu
- Extensive Italian wine list
- Weekend brunch
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7. Roy's Ko Olina
$$$$ | |The Ko Olina outpost of Roy’s famed restaurant chain overlooks the 18th hole of the Ko Olina Golf Course and reflects a distinct west-side vibe, as most of the friendly staff come from this side of the island and exude an authentic "aloha" spirit. Dine on Roy’s Hawaii-Asia-Europe fusion signature dishes and the chef’s west side–influenced creations out on the patio or in the iconic wood-beam-and-concrete interior.
92-1220 Aliinui Dr., Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707, USA808-676–7697Known For
- Braised short ribs and other Roy's signature dishes
- Great getaway from Ko Olina resort crowds
- Scenic golf course views
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8. The Beach House by 604
$$ | |Housed in a former officer’s dining hall right on the west-facing beach at Pokai Bay, the hip, casual, younger sibling of Pearl Harbor’s Restaurant 604 is a great place to stop for a bite before or after a surf session at Makaha or a day trip up the west side to Yokohama Bay. The island-inspired menu focuses on comfort foods and includes everything from poke, burgers, fries, and pizza to traditional island plates with fish and rice. During happy hour and sunset time, locals congregate to watch sports on large-screen TVs and watch the golden orb dip into the crystal-clear seas.
85-010 Army St., Waianae, Hawaii, 96792, USA808-725–2589Known For
- Excellent sunset-viewing spot
- Lively happy hour
- Live music Thursday–Sunday
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