Honolulu: Restaurants

Oahu’s mishmash of cultures has created a food scene in Honolulu unlike any other: a typical breakfast includes fried rice, spicy Portuguese sausage, a fried egg, and a side of Spam, which arrived on the island during World War II and is so ubiquitous that it appears on menus at local McDonald’s.

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Alan Wong's
For nearly fifteen years, Alan Wong has taken Hawaiian regional cuisine to inspiring levels, topping local long-tail snapper,...
smart splurge | seafood | restaurants | hawaiian

Chef Mavro
A 2003 James Beard winner, Chef George Mavrothalassitis put Oahu on the international dining map thanks to his innovative...
notable chef

Diamond Head Grill
Fresh takes on luau staples like smoked hamachi and suckling pig – plus a commitment to purchasing produce, meats, and...
smart splurge | organic | editor pick

La Mer
Satisfy luxury tastes with dinner at La Mer, which begins with a glass of Champagne, a fitting way to start an evening that...
smart splurge | french

Chai's Island Bistro
Sophisticated Thai dishes, like fresh ahi with curry and mango and wok-seared prawns, burst with fresh Hawaii flavors....
great value | live music

Doraku
Created by Kevin Aoki, son of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki, Doraku adds an exotic touch to well-prepared Pan Asian favorites...
sushi | restaurants

Hula Grill
Nab a porchside seat at this oceanfront restaurant for some of the best sightlines of Waikiki without getting sand in your...
family | local favorite | signature cocktails | editor pick

Indigo
This downtown Honolulu hotspot serves eclectic Eurasian fare – think goat cheese wontons with four-fruit sauce and...
global fusion

Diamond Head Market and Grill
For one of the best grilled ahi sandwiches around, drive around the base of Diamond Head, order from the window of this casual...
family | great value | market

Legends Seafood House
Dim Sum at the boisterous Legends Seafood House in Chinatown is an after-church tradition for many local families –...
great value | seafood | restaurants

Mei Sum
There’s a good chance you’ll dine with students from the Buddhist school down the block at this tiny, quiet Dim...
local favorite | dim sum

Romy's Shrimp and Prawn Shack
There are dozens of shrimp shacks on the North Shore, but there’s always a line at bright-red Romy’s because it’s the...
seafood | restaurants

Alan Wong's
For nearly fifteen years, Alan Wong has taken Hawaiian regional cuisine to inspiring levels, topping local long-tail snapper,...
smart splurge | seafood | restaurants | hawaiian

Chef Mavro
A 2003 James Beard winner, Chef George Mavrothalassitis put Oahu on the international dining map thanks to his innovative...
notable chef

Diamond Head Grill
Fresh takes on luau staples like smoked hamachi and suckling pig – plus a commitment to purchasing produce, meats, and...
smart splurge | organic | editor pick

La Mer
Satisfy luxury tastes with dinner at La Mer, which begins with a glass of Champagne, a fitting way to start an evening that...
smart splurge | french

Chai's Island Bistro
Sophisticated Thai dishes, like fresh ahi with curry and mango and wok-seared prawns, burst with fresh Hawaii flavors....
great value | live music

Doraku
Created by Kevin Aoki, son of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki, Doraku adds an exotic touch to well-prepared Pan Asian favorites...
sushi | restaurants

Hula Grill
Nab a porchside seat at this oceanfront restaurant for some of the best sightlines of Waikiki without getting sand in your...
family | local favorite | signature cocktails | editor pick

Indigo
This downtown Honolulu hotspot serves eclectic Eurasian fare – think goat cheese wontons with four-fruit sauce and...
global fusion

Diamond Head Market and Grill
For one of the best grilled ahi sandwiches around, drive around the base of Diamond Head, order from the window of this casual...
family | great value | market

Legends Seafood House
Dim Sum at the boisterous Legends Seafood House in Chinatown is an after-church tradition for many local families –...
great value | seafood | restaurants

Mei Sum
There’s a good chance you’ll dine with students from the Buddhist school down the block at this tiny, quiet Dim...
local favorite | dim sum

Romy's Shrimp and Prawn Shack
There are dozens of shrimp shacks on the North Shore, but there’s always a line at bright-red Romy’s because it’s the...
seafood | restaurants