Poke On Da Run

★★★★★ 4.6 (905) • $$

"I'm not a raw fish person but my son for months been telling me to try it. It's pretty good & not fishy at all. All the sauce didn't make it tasted fishy which is a plus."

Fresh Catch

★★★★☆ 4.2 (884) • $$

"#5 rank out of 5.Of the 5 poke places we tried while on Oahu, this one was the lowest rank.Came in after the lunch rush, selection was small, but service was excellent.Food was subpar / mediocre - almost supermarket quality.Fish freshness tasted like defrosted frozen ahi - cuts were very uneven - large uneven chunks to tiny cubes.Taste was way too heavy/strong in sauces and therefore very salty.Tried: shoyu, limu and spicy. All were very salty - made me remove the dressing/sauce on the ride just to be able to eat it.At $26/lb it's too pricey for what you get.Tried their beef stew and katsu w/ garlic chicken plate - both were very salty as well.Beef stew was almost all fat - very little meat and one small piece of potato and carrot was all that was found.Had to take a anti-hypertensive medication after that meal.Would not return here."

Kono's Northshore - Waikiki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (846) • $$

"Tried this place because we love breakfast burritos and we were happy with it! Got the Local breakfast bomber and it was delicious. The service was really friendly! The spot itself is a grab-n-go but there's seating in the shared plaza it's located in."

Uahi Island Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (843) • $$

"After our excursion to Kailua, we were on the hunt for lunch. Per Li Y's suggestion, we came to Uahi Island Grill! It was a great option to kick back, eat, and talk story.The restaurant embodies a local spot with a spacious inside area, beach decor, and a relaxed vibe to it. There's also outdoor seating. Plenty of seating for both spots for all party sizes. Service was slammed but we were helped throughout our meal and our food came out fast.We shared Furikake Calamari as our appetizer which came with a sweet spicy sriracha sauce. It was good but I couldn't taste any furikake which I was excited about. To order, I had the Kalua Pork and Kale while she got the Orange Duck Confit. The portions were quite large and I had half of mine. The kalua pig was super tender and juicy. The kale was great and honestly tops the typical cabbage. My only wish was that there was more kale! You could choose two sides, I went with White Rice and Mac Salad. I'd pass on the mac salad as it was too creamy while the white rice was just too much. There are plenty of eateries in Kailua but if you're looking for a laid-back spot for any meal, Uahi Island Grill is a good option. They're situated off Aulike Street with parking in the neighborhood, we parked in the public lot across the street."

Michel's At The Colony Surf

★★★★☆ 4.1 (848) • $$$$

"We had dinner reservations and were immediately brought to our table upon arrival. The view from our table was absolutely stunning! Our waiter brought lavash, garlic butter and water for everyone and gave us a few moments to review the beverage menu. After our beverages were brought to the table, we ordered the French Onion Soup and Double Ribeye for two. The soup was absolutely delicious! We loved the puff pastry that was baked on top of the soup dish. The ribeye steak was really flavorful and big enough to fill everyone! Of course we had to save room for dessert so we bagged our leftovers and ordered the Cherry Jubilee.. OMG! This has to be my favorite dessert here.. the sauce is to die for! Needless to say, the dessert was devoured and everyone left full and happy. I highly recommend this restaurant! We've had excellent service every time we've eaten here, and the food is consistently delicious."

Fat Cheeks Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.6 (609) • $$

"I've heard so much about Fat cheeks Lobster roll from my co worker. Thank you Jesus she text me and said let's go to fat cheeks. Oh baby here we go. Yessss she picked me up and we headed here. Mouth watering buttery dripping are the words she used . SHE WAS RIGHT! it is amazingly juicy buttery with a lightly toasted roll. It's worth every penny. My words to everyone is......Yummy Fresh HOT -lightly CRISPED BREAD LOADED WITH HUGE CHUNKS OF LOBSTER SOAKED IN HOT BUTTER. You have to eat it immediately - They have a cute seating air conditioned area for patrons, I suggest you take a seat and enjoy your lobster roll -I definitely will be back for more!"

Plumeria Beach House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (834) • $$$

"We love this place! Customer service is top notch, food is delicious and fresh and the ambiance and views are unbeatable. We love the buffet. Great for kids, just ask for an outside table. Definitely recommend!"

Sugoi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (751) • $$

"No trip home is complete without making a detour to Sugoi's for their legendary garlic chicken. Seriously, they've perfected the garlic flavor--it's like they've bottled happiness and served it on a plate. Over the years, their spicy garlic chicken has become my undeniable favorite--it's got that perfect kick and flavor that keeps me coming back for more. And the generous portions? Let's just say one plate is a two-for-one deal. Meal now, meal later. Winning. And let me tell you, I never touch mac salad, like, ever. But somehow, Sugoi's managed to convert me. It's tastier, creamier, and just...better. I'll happily fork it down here. Other honorable mentions? Their salmon, mahi, and chicken katsu. It's a buffet of greatness.The only downside? Waging war with the chaos that is Dillingham Boulevard thanks to the rail construction. But hey, for that spicy garlic chicken fix? I'd brave a traffic apocalypse."

Broke Da Mouth Grindz - Kapolei

★★★★★ 4.6 (555) • $$

"My mouth was watering as soon as I saw my plate!!It was my first time trying this place out, and I definitely don't regret going! First impression: it was busy with customers the time we went, so I was already expecting the food to be good lol! There's also a good amount of tables outside and inside the store. Customer service was nice and fast -- after you order, you sit yourself and wait for your number to be called. So many good food choices on the menu, but we wanted to try their classic best seller!My partner ordered their Spicy Garlic Chicken mini plate with Kimchee Cucumbers and I ordered the Garlic Furikake Chicken mini plate with Tuna & Egg Mac salad and a Pink Guava Lilikoi Lemonade. First off, the side dishes were served in a big portion (which I loved). Second, the food was aesthetically pleasing and SOOOOO TASTYYYY!! We absolutely loved their garlic chicken and how crispy it was! & third, I personally felt the lemonade was good but I wish I could taste more of the pink guava/lilikoi flavoring in it, as it was more heavy on the lemon flavor.We were super full so we didn't get the chance to try their dessert, but hey, it gives us an excuse to visit again asap lol! Overall, I really enjoyed the food, the drinks, and the quickness of the service! Will definitely come dine again and tell my family about it!"

Moani Island Bistro & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (621) • $$

"Everything we ate here was so flavorful! Definitely a spot to come and try especially when they have live music playing. Order the lilikoi mule, you won't be disappointed!"

Bob's Bar-B-Que

★★★★☆ 4 (703) • $$

"Theres all kinds of Hawaiian Bbq everywhere here on Oahu BUT then theres Bob's!,, Corner of Dillingham and Waiakamilo in Kalihi. The looks of it are definitely deceiving because it's a simple snack of a thing, run down looking actually :( but the food is so good everything on the menu frm burgers to prime rib and of course Hawaiian grinds./ So much Aloha start to finish 5stars- thank you to the uncles and aunties that work here day in day out. The food speaks volumes! So much construction happening all around it. Signs of the times updating to the modern style building directly across the street. it's not a tourist spot at all. although it could be if you're willing to come out of the comfort zone of Waikiki. lol-"

Young's Fish Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (602) • $$

"Our Sailor recommended Young's for lunch as soon as we landed. We all enjoyed the pork special and wow, it was a lot of food! The place gets packed too. I loved the dried pork the most. Great local place."

Mud Hen Water

★★★★☆ 4 (631) • $$

"My friends and I came here for an early brunch on a Sunday this month. We were looking for food with an interesting twist. We rsvp'd in advance online. Customer service was friendly. The ambiance was relaxing and not crowded during the time we were there. The restaurant was clean and airy. Food: We ordered a Bali banana pancakes ($13.00), veggie congee ($15.00), and a tofu dish (it was either the Peanut tofu ($13.00) or the Biscuit & Mayo Gravy ($16.00). Overall, we thought everything was good. Perhaps the food can be a little more flavorful. The Bali banana pancakes were the most delicious. I'd give Mud Hen another try of their other items on the menu."

EbiNomi

★★★★★ 4.5 (482) • $$

"Food was soo ONO!! We had Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Curry and we would rate them 10/10. Ive had garlic shrimp from 4 places in Hawaii, including Giovanni's and EbiNomi is my Top 1 BEST Garlic Shrimp!! We also met TETSU from EbiNomi and he made us feel so welcome! He was very friendly and accommodating. EbiNomi is lucky to have him. The ambiance was also nice, it's an outdoor seating. Thank you, EbiNomi and Tetsu! We will definitely come back and recommend this place"

O'ahu Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (436) • $$

"Oahu GrillDon't let the outside fool you, it is authentic! We were greeted by a very nice young lady from the Hanauma bay area. She quickly learned we were not locals and brought us several items of the Hawaiian variety to try. She explained each food item (Poi, Lomi Salmon, Squid Luau, Chicken Long Rice, and Kalua pig), provided the history and how it is typically eaten in Hawaii. They were all delicious. The Poi is more bland, but is a good balance with the Kalua Pig. Chicken Long a rice is the comparable to Chicken Noodle Soup, but with clear noodles and a little less salt. Squid Luau is very similar to Laing from the Philippines, made with coconut milk, Taro Leaves, and Octopus. Lomi Salmon is like having a fresh salsa with Salmon. For the main dishes we had pork belly and rice. The pork belly had more fat than what we usually eat at restaurants and was salty. The rice, well that's difficult to mess up. Most of the dishes had more salt than we would normally eat, but I think the food was authentic to Hawaii. The dessert was coconut flavored and delicious. The restaurant itself was pretty standard with regular tables and four chairs. It is located on the bottom floor with some window seats that looked out to the street. The building is an older building, but don't let that scare you if you're looking for good service. The best part of this experience was the server, she made us feel welcomed. To sum it up, I have mixed feelings only because of the salt level. If you are not watching your salt or like salty food, this place will be perfect. Gave four stars due to the service!"

Local Boy Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (382) • $$

"Walk up window only, no drive through or dining room- no problem at all but good to know! This is an absolute gem of a restaurant. I ordered the lava poke bowl along with the sweet potato pie and WOW. If I were local I would be eating here all the time. Price can't be beat for fresh tuna. Others in my party got the lava sushi roll and loved it too. The crispy shrimp along with the tuna was a perfect combo! I will make sure to come again when I'm back in the area."

En Fuego Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (595) • $$

"Best: Hawaiian plateGarlics friesGarlic ahi (seared) & garlic chicken comboGarlic chicken plateSquid ku"

St Louis Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 3.6 (575) • $$

"I would be remiss if I didn't update my previous one-star review of St. Louis Drive-Inn.I was driving home on Waialae Avenue and slowed at the intersection for the red light. I saw that there were only four people near the order counter so I drove into the lot.I recall seeing the restaurant closed a few months ago while they were re-paving the parking lot. There are a dozen parking spaces plus one ADA stall. I was taken aback because 8 of the 13 parking stalls were occupied. Why were so many parking stalls occupied if only 4 people were near the order counter and one of them was a child? Ah, I didn't see the 5 people eating at the six plastic tables on the right.When I went up to the order window on the left, a woman stuck her head out from the right window and asked what I wanted. Wow, quick service compared to last time.She took my order yet still, it took about 12 minutes for me to get my food. To be fair the seafood bento I ordered had a lot of different items which were cooked from scratch since they were all still warm when I got home and ate. So 12 minutes may be warranted.The food is always good but now that they have modified the ordering process, St. Louis Drive Inn has earned my respect."

Liliha Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 4.4 (370) • $$

"Our first meal in Honolulu. If you didn't know this place was there you'd drive right past it! Great value for delicious food. The normal sized plates are more than a meal. We both have leftovers for tomorrow :)We got the build your own 2 item combo with kalua pork and mochiko chicken, the bbq mixed combo, beef stew mini, and bbq chicken mini. Not pictured are the spam musubi. Everything was great. Only critique is that the ratio of rice to spam was too much, like 4:1. If they cut the rice in half, it'd been perfect."

Guava Smoked

★★★★☆ 4.4 (337) • $$

"Very neat and modern interior. There's good table and chair seating. Ample walkway.Menus are large and up on the wall near the counter.Interesting decor and trophies on display. There's about 4 parking spots right in front of the restaurant. The cashier was kind and explained their menu items. He also cut up our grilled meat requests. Their credit card scanner is propped right onto the back of the register unlike most displays."

Asahi Grill Ward

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (527) • $$

"I would put this between 3 and 4, possibly because I had the wrong expectation so rounding up to a 4.I had eggplant tempura curry which was fine with a fairly crispy batter, but I would have preferred the eggplant plain or grilled without the fried coating. I also ordered a side of gyoza for protein that was OK although I really wanted a small protein that was not fried. The entree came with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of mac salad. Seems carb-heavy but that is standard for a lot of local places. I wished the menu could have offered a small side of steamed or braised vegetable of some sort.Service was friendly and prompt enough, the place was clean and the atmosphere was comfortable "like home." Weekday dinnertime on a Tuesday was calm, no waiting for a table. The small parking lot had only one open spot, lucky for me.I was really in the mood for tinola (chicken papaya soup), which I had at a previous location of Asahi Grill that closed and I thought it had moved here to Ward. But it turns out that this Ward one is a franchise with a slightly different menu. Both restaurants have dishes like donburi, ramen, tonkatsu, etc. but this Ward location does not have tinola -- it was explained that I need to go to the Kaimuki location for that."

Laverne’s

★★★★☆ 3.9 (375) • $$

"We were in the Waikele area doing home improvement shopping for the hale and we were pretty hungry. We decided to check out the food trucks at the other side of Lowe's and past the Petco. I haven't had Laverne's Hawaiian food in a long time. I've always purchased the Chocolate crunch and that never disappoints (I got it!) I love Kalua pig, squid luau and I wanted to try their chicken long rice (it reminds me on my parents food as they have both passed). I got the number 1 plate which came with haupia and Lomi salmon and paid cash (I found the price dropped a bit :)The gentleman at the ordering window greeted me with a smile and service was quick!Now the food! Omg so freaking yummy! The Kalua pig was not oily and very tasty and they gave a lot! The squid luau was a mouthful of squid in every bite and the chicken long rice brought me to tears!This area has a wide area of food trucks from Filipino, Thai, Shave ice, Taste Tea, the ever famous Leonard's malasada and Laverne's is perfectly located at the end closest to Petco. Outside and open and parking is all around for your convenience."

Monarch Poke

★★★★★ 4.7 (246) • $$

"Monarch poke is a locally owned poke shop located at the Pearl Kai Shopping Center. My friend and I have been wanting to check this place out, but the last time we came, they were closed for cleaning/renovations. Parking available at the strip mall and bathroom located within their establishment behind their kitchen Service & Ambience: The owner worked the register the day we went and was super sweet. We told her it was our first time there, and she offered to give us samples of the poke before ordering. We sampled the inamona as it's their specialty. She also told us that all their pokes are made fresh daily from auction block tuna. It is not the largest place, ~5 tables (4-6 seats each) decorated with beautiful murals. We did feel a bit rushed to finish as it got busy and a lot of the other guests also wanted to sit down. TPrice: $$. Poke bowls and poke by weight are charged at market price for the day. On the day we went, it was ~$18-19 for a half pound, which is pretty standard pricing for fresh poke lately (getting more expensive lately) Food: My friend opted for Poke Nachos with 1/2 pound inamona, and I opted for a quarter pound of crispy garlic chili oil and a quarter pound of inamona The Inamona is made with green onions, onions, limu, and light sauce that doesn't overpower the taste of the fresh ahi. It was highly recommended by the owner and another family dining in the shop, and it did not disappoint. The Crispy garlic chili oil poke, however, was a bit too oily, and the crispy toppings became a bit soggy. It was still delicious with ample garlic and mildy spicy. I personally would have also liked to be a bit spicier. Overall, I'd recommended stopping in for some fresh poke"

Oh My Grill - Aiea

★★★★☆ 3.7 (378) • $$

"Food was really really yummy here tonight! Omg IM SUPER GLAD I CAME HERE! We didn't know where to go and low and behold, YELP directed us to this place. First of all the ambience is really really really nice and welcoming. I then sat down at the table and I love how their chairs have a pillow. You can use it to sit against your back. We then got served water and the cups are super cute! It has this little picture of, I don't know what it is, but it was really cute! OH! And the fork! That had a design of a happy face across the prongs. It was funny because I didn't want to eat with my fork and then ruin the design on the fork or even damage it. But I need to use that fork to feed my face. LOL I ordered cold ginger, chicken, and a bowl of shrimp curry. The lady told me to do a combo instead so I did and I ended up having my cold ginger chicken with my shrimp curry and let me tell you that sucker is a winner! The shrimp had really good flavor. I think I had five pieces of shrimp and there is a huge piece of potato and a huge piece of carrot and OH MAN... that's how I actually love my stews and my curry is with large pieces of vegetables but it has to be super soft to wear if I poked my fork in it it actually slips right through the whole entire thing and that's what happened! That is why I'm very very pleased with my dinner tonight. Except for the ginger chicken sauce. That was a bit sour & smelt bad. I left on the side. My husband he had the garlic chicken and that was like really delicious served HOT! However, when he was eating his garlic chicken and it started to cool down, he said he could taste most of the saucy flavor which was really strong and overpowering. So I think if you're gonna order garlic chicken, you have to make sure that you eat it fast enough to where the food is still hot or take it home and then reheat it in the microwave. He also had a side order of large fries. And these fries are those fat fries and they cook it really good. They actually had it really crunchy and very crispy but yet still was soft so that's the best kind of fries when it's crunchy but yet soft on the inside. The only really disappointing thing for me was... They don't have Coke products! That's my only biggest issue. The fact that they don't sell Coca-Cola and I really need a Coke so bad. Hopefully they change to Coke cause everybody's switching from Pepsi to Coke now so , Coca-Cola is good guys! Finally, at the end of the night I just took some random pictures around the restaurant to show their place and how it looks. It's very cozy, but they did have a table set in the middle for big group and then tables and benches and chairs around the sides of the wall, which looks like it could fit about maybe 30 to 40 peoplE. They were having so much customers come in and ordering takeout. They were super busy! Obviously, this place is a really good place to eat at. A lot of people like it a lot and I can't say anything bad really just that they don't serve Coke. And I mean Coke as in the Coca-Cola product guys.They have so much choices it's WONDERFUL! They also have a menu outside the restaurant so people can view it as they walk past. They also have a little corner inside their restaurant where it's a waiting area for those who order to go. It's set up really nice and cute! I think my kids would love it if they had to wait for their order over there. My 3 year old baby would just sit and observe the decor.Oh! they do give you a 3% discount if you pay in cash. And then they have this card thing that if you spend $10 or more in cash you get a stamp and then I guess if you fill up a card, you can get a free gift or a prize or something. I totally forgot to ask for one of those stamp cards so I missed out on three stamps tonight. Yeah I know I wanted to go back in to ask for the card because it was a guy who cashed me out. And that guys name is FEI. I ended up asking him to take a photo for my yelp review and he was so nice he did it, but I think he forgot to give me the card because I probably distracted him. But NEXT TIME!Anyways, hope this review helps and hope you enjoyed my review. Okie dokes folks! Have a good one. Be safe! MALAMA PONO A HUI HOU...Birdie"

Got'z Grindz

★★★★★ 4.6 (240) • $

"A great spot for a quick casual grab! Their food is made fresh every morning and definitely taste like it. Everything is reasonably priced. We got food for 2 for 4-5 meals for $50. + Food: Miso soup: 10/10. So flavorful with plenty of veggies. All the other musubis are great and generous on fillings. My favorite was the unagi avocado. + Atmosphere: Service is great and quick and they're all very nice. They don't have seatings so it's a to-go spot. I saw a microwave that I assume you can heat you food up with."

North Shore Grinds

★★★★☆ 4.2 (280) • $$

"I love this place. I get the ahi with pesto sauce. Mouth watering just thinking about it! It is a locals kind of place. Limited street parking. You think you are going into a residential neighborhood and there is a small strip mall there. Service is always friendly and efficient. I look forward to my next visit. Ono!"

Richie's Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 3.5 (397) • $$

"What can I say about Richie's Drive located on King St. Right across from American T-shirt company. I believe this the only drive thru plate lunch place for convenience.I ordered their famous Boneless chicken with gravy . Can't go wrong with the Boneless chicken although looks like the portion got a little smaller lol. Back in the day the plate was fuller.They still have that old order board which you can hardly hear the order taker it's all muffled.Also when they raised the prices they use painter tape for the new prices so ghetto .Ghetto or not it's still a go to place with a good selection plate lunches with price is not bad .Support local"

Paradise Poke Hawaii - Nuuanu

★★★★☆ 4.1 (285) • $$

"Paradise Poke Hawaii was recommended by my step cousin, claiming it to be the freshest place to get poke.I had my parents pick me up a one choice poke bowl with SPICY HAWAIIAN ALAEA- tuna with red clay volcanic Hawaiian salt, seaweed, and kukui nut ($14) with sushi rice (+$1). According to their menu, their Spicy Hawaiian Alaea was the #1 Poke Fest Winner of 2022. With that said, they also have a variety of ahi and salmon options. The SPICY HAWAIIAN ALAEA definitely has a kick to it and needed the sticky sushi rice. It was super rich in sesame/kukui nut oil and had great umami taste from the seaweed and Hawaiian salt. The poke just melted in my mouth and you can definitely tell it's not your average Foodland poke. Topped with seaweed and garlic crisp crunchies, this bowl was exploding with both flavor and texture.I will sure to be back on my next trip to Hawaii!Overall: 5/5 for food"

Pongo's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (239) • $

"Great portion sizes and tasty food! The have only street parking which can be tricky. Quality hasn't changed since my first visit about 8 years ago."

Honolulu Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (217) • $$

"Great service, great music, and I throughly enjoyed my head turning "Da Aloha" grilled cheese w a cup of their tomato soup. It's garlicky, cheese, and beautiful."

K and K Bar-B-Que Inn

★★★★☆ 4.3 (221) • $$

"So glad we found this hidden gem. My family and I were starved after many tourist activities and hubby was craving Hawaiian chicken teriyaki. Instead of going to the first place we saw, which was "L & L", I yelped and found "K and K" and the reviews were top notch. We split the 3 protein combo with garlic sprinkledrice, slaw and Mac salad. We chose Mochiko chicken (5/5) Garlic shrimp (5/5) and Chicken Teriyaki (5/5) Everything was so tasty and comforting ! Def stop by here prior or after Kailua beach! You will thank me later. Now I'm hungry wanting to eat here again while I write this as my mouth is salivating! The inside of restaurant is very laid back with boxes everywhere, kinda reminded me of a warehouse storage room but didn't bother us, but if you are HM, it may bother you. Lastly, not sure what they do to the rice but it's so tasty with garlic butter sprinkles, the texture reminds me of Japanese furikake, minus the seaweed and fish flakes.I have seen rice like this a couple times at food trucks & it pairs so well. . It's SO good and hits the spot! Honestly, I love this place more than Duke's! More bang for your buck! At Duke's restaurant, we had to wait a long time to get seated, we had to wait so long to get our food, and we had to wait so long to get our check. The kids were exhausted. Don't think I'll ever return to that Duke's in Waikiki ever again. Sometimes, grocery store poke bowls, food trucks, and random small restaurant "finds"hits home way better if you know what I mean. We will def return. Mahalo "K & K". The lady owner is very nice :)Aloha"

Seoul Mix 2.0

★★★★☆ 3.9 (266) • $

"Takeout lunch from Ala Moana, Honolulu, Hawaii...Mom and I had just finished having breakfast at The Lanai (food court on the Mall Level). We were walking past all of the food vendors such as Teppanyaki Farmer, Ahi and Vegetable, etc. when I saw Seoul Mix 2.0.Gosh... the bentos and musubi looked really good... and everything was packaged... ready-to-go... convenient!I thought, "Since I'm here and there's no line, I should get something for lunch later on..."Good move because after driving mom around to her appointments, I was hungry when I got home! I ripped open the box of bulgogi kimbap (Korean sushi roll) quickly...Wow...Delicious!The healthy combination of black nori (seaweed), white rice, yellow takuan (pickled, crunchy daikon), brown, tasty bulgogi (seasoned meat), orange grated carrot, yellow egg, and green choi sum was colorful and fun with the perfect amount of sesame seed oil flavor... YUM!"

Forty Niner - Waikiki

★★★★☆ 4.1 (230) • $$

"Stumbled on this hidden gem when looking for a brunch spot and it did not disappoint! They got you covered whether it's sweet or savory - went twice during my visit and enjoyed their signature Loco Moco & Ube Pancakes for sure! Went back again for that Omelette Rice and Lemon Pancakes which were pretty bomb as well, definitely a great spot for a quick and easy mall right at the Island Colony! Check them out in the heart of Downtown Waikiki! Just as great as the OG spot"

Leahi Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (232) • $$

"(+) Above the Moku surf shop, we stumbled upon this great restaurant for dinner in Waikiki. They were very accommodating for our large party. Service was good.(++) Nice menu, lots of options I wanted to try. Marlin was the catch of the day and it was delicious with the pesto macadamia sauce. The menu actually recommends available sauces for fish versus meat.(+) Live music was legit, definitely my era of music, but chill cover versions and the musician recorded live loops to build the instrumentals & accompaniment (+) Bathroom was downstairs and requires a key, it's a little bit of an adventure to reach it. There are a couple mini video game systems and monitors to play Super Mario, kids we were with and myself enjoyed that."

Fatboys

★★★☆☆ 3 (405) • $$

"It has been years since I last visited Fatboys, I forgot the reason why I didn't visit again- getting old, & the memory is too! Lunch time at work and I usually pack my salads for lunch but during the last week of December of 2024, I was eating so bad during the holidays, I've decided to start eating healthy when the new year starts, so that being said, I went ahead and ordered me a 2 plate combo, and my co-worker kindly picked up our lunch. Glancing at the on-line menu, it was hard to decide as everything sounds great and Fatboys had an extensive menu. My co-worker's favorite is the pork chop, which sounds good but I already had the same thing the night before. I opt for the 2 item combo ($18.) Chicken cutlet and shrimp, got rice and tots as my sides. Not healthy choices, so good but so bad for you! The plate was packed, after making myself a plate, I had leftovers which my son finished later. This plate can sure feed 2. Taking a bite of my chicken cutlet, fried shrimp and tater tots, I have to say WOW! Omg, I loved every bite, first time I seen them the tots round, it was super tasty and crisp! I never had tots that good before. My plate of food was so yummy! Fatboys has been around for years at Koko Marina, tucked in a corner next to Subway, it's a small spot. Now I cannot wait til next holiday to have another plate, Never-mind Lets grind again during my next cheat meal, I am going to be back for more!"