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The Lunch Spot

★★★★☆ 4.1 (18)

"Another Dave lunch spot for me. Their food is always yummy and never disappoints. Got their roast pork w/gravy and it's Yumm!! I always try to get something different on the menu and they do have a nice selection too! Yes, always support local!!!"

Paniolo Joe’s

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"Went for the first time a few days ago. Love it! Customer service was on point. Small and cozy. I had the special of the day suggested by the awesome waitstaff. For oahu, prices are very reasonable. Definitely going back."

Da Burger Wing Hub

★★★★★ 4.6 (138) • $$

"Burger was amazing and reasonable price. Friendly service Would highly recommend just a little tricky on the parking lot"

Seven Brothers - Haleiwa

★★★★★ 4.6 (354) • $$

"Best coconut shrimp in all of Oahu (we tried 10+ different spots) and TBH the best we have ever encountered. Fresh coconut shreds, one MASSIVE shrimp butterflied to make a solid coconut shrimp cake if you will. We came back a second time on our last day to relive the tale. Legit dream worthy, do not miss thisEveryone working there was nice and welcoming. I will undoubtedly be back"

Pacos Tacos Cantina Kapolei

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (252) • $$

"Authentic Mexican food right here! Ordered 3 Al pastor tacos and spouse ordered Carnitas plate. He ate it all before I could get a pic. It was authentic no doubt and delicious. We'll be back!!"

Leahi Health - Manoa

★★★★☆ 4.3 (88) • $$

"First, Malia is the best and was so patient with me while I asked one hundred questions. I ordered the Sweet Tweet and I wish I could have one everyday. These are real green smoothies that taste delicious but are also good for you! There's a special nearly everyday and I can't wait to go back."

San Francisco Salad

★★★★☆ 4.2 (71) • $

"Once upon a time in a land far away there was a college student working in a non-profit on Wall Street in New York City who had fallen deeply and madly in love with Hale and Hearty Soups, a build your own salad and soup establishment that left you feeling full and not stuffed. The college student eventually grew up, moved around quite a bit and found herself working for what seems like minimum wage in downtown Honolulu. Still lusting over the perfect soup and salad lunch, this now grown salad enthusiast searched near and far for something to fit the craving.Enter San Francisco Salads. Now this place is NO Hale and Hearty Soups. There is no build your own salads, there is no wide variety of soups, BUT what they do have is freshly made, well prepared salads and delicious soups, even if the choices can be a bit monotonous. Where San Francisco Salads succeeds is in the quality not quantity of their offerings. All salad offerings are named after places/neighborhoods in San Francisco and run the gamut of a regular house type salad to several salad options with chicken to include caesar, oriental, greek, chef's salad, etc. and a salad option with salmon. You can tell the salads are prepared fresh daily and contain quality ingredients. The soup offerings are tomato basil, tortilla, sausage and potato and chicken and wild rice. I have only tried the tomato basil and the torilla soup but both are delicious with the tomato basil being a favorite. You also can select your choice of dressing and bread. Extra bread can be purchased for $1 apiece and soft drinks are also available for purchase. San Francisco Salads is a one man show with who I assume is the owner taking orders, payments and packing orders to go. Despite being a one-man operation, the wait is never too long and service is efficient, though not too friendly. While I'll always miss the make my own salad option of years past, this place is perfection for days I don't have home lunch and I'm not looking to induce a diabetic coma by ordering plate lunch."

Ruby Tuesday Moanalua

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (782) • $$

"This is a 3 star place with excellent service - getting it bumped up.Our server was professional, polite, and on top of his game.Food was good. I didn't walk away craving to come back. Plenty of seating, a salad bar that I didn't partake in. I went to look at it and it was low end. Also easy parking - especially if you are planning to head to the navy exchange/commissary"

Hou Fish Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (122) • $$

"I love how fresh and clean the sashimi is at Hou Fish Market! I thoroughly enjoyed my sashimi (tuna, salmon, hamachi) salad this evening! So Oishi and satisfying, and I also enjoyed the fresh & crispy salad with miso dressing too. I'm on a keto diet, so this meal was perfect! Loved it from beginning to end, and I can't wait to come back again very soon! Mahalo nui loa!"

EARL Kaimuki

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"I remember when Earl's opened in Kaimuki and they had this amazing bacon jam. Then I moved off island.....And now I'm back home! And I totally forgot about Earls until I went to a school event and they brought Earls for lunch.Creamy. Chicken. Sandwich.Omg. So friggin delicious.And hearty!The two times I've gone, everyone was nice. Ambiance, though a smaller establishment, was clean and similar to Teddy's regarding decor.I cannot comment on the other sandwiches, and sadly, I can't eat cold cuts anymore, so there's some I can't try BUT, I'm glad they have hot options and veggie options!"

Leahi Health Kaimuki

★★★★★ 4.5 (475) • $

"I always make a stop at Leahi in Kaimuki every time I'm in town in Hawaii. I've seen Leahi when it started as a small health food stand and expand now toa small indoor / outdoor cafe. With various locations throughout Honolulu. I love the food (healthy choices ) smoothies and Kombucha . Leahi never disappoints. The entire menu is good something for every health conscious individual. I can't wait to return ."

Roots And Greens

★★★★★ 4.5 (93) • $$

"This is the newest addition to the Makai Food Court at Ala Moana. The food they serve is on the healthier side with mostly salad options. Basically, everything is laid out and you just build your own plate. You choose your base, salad toppings, house made dressing and hot entree. We got the large $19.99. For our base we got Romaine lettuce. We picked carrots, cucumbers, eggs and cranberries & seeds for our toppings. Our hot entrees were steak and salmon. The dressing of choice was herb greek yogurt. Everything was good and so fresh. It was huge so the hubby and I shared it. The herb greek yogurt was light and barely detectable. My hubby asked for another dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, which they charged $1 for a side of additional dressing. This dressing was perfect. I love this place and will be back."

Rice Box Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (155) • $$

"Quality & elevated plate lunches! My hubby raved about this place's katsu sandwich. We were dog sitting in Mililani & had to stop by for lunch. First off, this place is located at the Mililani Mauka town center. It's a small shop where we were able to order in advance and pick up. We got the Katsu Sandwich & Salmon Katsu plate. My hubby loves the Katsu Sandwich ($16) here because the tonkatsu is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It has a good amount of shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce. It also came with a separate container of salad, edamame, & pickled veggies. My Salmon Katsu ($18.50) was honestly the best salmon Katsu I've ever had! First off, it was HUGE!! It had a nice crispy outer coating & was dipped in a sweet and savory ponzu sauce then topped with shiso aioli. It came with 2 scoops of rice, edamame, and pickled veggies. For the quality & amount of food you get, I think this place is priced right. Although we said 12pm pick up, the food wasn't ready which is fine with us because that means our food was super fresh & not sitting out. Overall, this will be our new go to place in Mililani!"

Crackin’ Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (63)

"The customer service was very good Professional and Friendly . I LOVE Crab. The Crab, Shrimps., Muscles and Clams were on point and they taste so good The special sauce wasn't hot nor salty . Just like I like it Would I go there again YES.!!! Kudos to them at Crackin' Kitchen."

Bento & Curry

★★★★☆ 4.3 (48) • $$

"This restaurant is inside the food court at the Pearl Highlands Shopping Center (the ground level above Sam's Club and in same strip as Guitar Center). Wow! This food is amazing. Why haven't I tried it sooner? I'm always on the lookout for healthy food options and this was not only healthy but also delicious!I had the combination lunch which allows you to pick two options & comes with miso soup, green salad, and rice. The 2 items I chose - broiled shio salmon, and misoyaki butterfish. Wow! they were perfectly cooked, juicy with a slight crust. Not dry and not overcooked. So flavorful. Watch out Liliha's butterfish....this place is bringing the heat! Until now Liliha Bakery has always won my heart with their butterfish, but now it's going to be hard for me to decide where I get my butterfish! (added bonus you can choose if you want your broiled fish with either shio sauce or misoyaki). My food came out quite quickly. The staff were also very friendly. The menu is extensive and I will definitely be back to try their udon, sashimi, and donburi bowls next. I can't wait."

Ai Love Nalo

★★★★★ 4.5 (561) • $$

"So happy to see that 'Ai Love Nalo, my favorite restaurant is open again!Freshly painted a soft green, and in back, a large grassy backyard, with a wonderful, large seating area under canopies next to a garden with fruit trees.One big change is you can now order either by App so it's ready when you arrive, or walk up to the front window and scan the QR code to order. Then walk around to the back for a short wait to getting your tasty meal and smoothie. The staff is very friendly and helpful if you have any questions.So many excellent food dishes to choose from, and a variety of smoothies, all nutrient packed and incredibly tasty - well you know, if you've eaten here before. (4 years ago)So enjoy the happiness and good feeling healthy vegan food brings!"

EARL Kakaako

★★★★☆ 4.3 (627) • $$

"Soft Shell Crab Sandwich: FOOD ORGASM Was just SO DARN GOODOH- MY- GOSH!: Soft shell crab lightly breaded and crunchyPerfectly Toasty Bun Fresh lettuce and tomatoThat tarter sauce got the right stuff in it and OOOH My -- you just have to catch it when it's on the special if the dayWOWZA!!!! Eyes roll back in the head!Order it. Sit Down cause it's gonna be GOOOD! (See photo) everything just the right texture."

Supa Thai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (268) • $$

"Ok so tried this place for the first time. Delicious! BUT they tricked me! lol some of the dishes was posted on the screen but they don't serve them anymore. We were looking forward to trying the crispy rice dish and they didn't have it! It really bummed our trip. It was a good atmosphere. Not too busy and service was alright. Menu is a little limited tho but pretty good!"

Plant Based Paradise Kailua

★★★★★ 4.8 (17)

"Ordered take out via Uber eats. Delivery was within an hour. I'm not sure if prices are higher than coming into the store but it's about $15 a bowl and $7 for a small size latte. Loved the Cardamom latte!!! Buffalo bowl was delicious! Buddha bowl disappointed though. It was way too salty, like almost inedible salty, saved half and used it for a side for another meal and it tasted a lot better after being counter balanced. I'll def come in store though, and check out what else they have. Overall happy with my order."

Slice of Waikiki

★★★★☆ 3.5 (308) • $

"If you are looking for good pizza when you are in Waikiki. Whether just a slice or the entire pie. Try Slice of Waikiki. They have great pizza. For a whole pie, you can get it half and half with different toppings.They are located outside to the left of the Waikiki Malia by Outrigger. Look for the pizza window. Legit NY style pizzas. Super friendly staff and pizzas are made fresh to order, taking about 20 minutes.Open daily from 11am to 10pm."

Loco Moco

★★★★☆ 3.7 (181) • $

"My other half and I love coming here! Overtime we became regulars and always appreciate their warm service. Food is great! 10/10 would recommend visiting and trying the crinkle cut garlic fries."

Café Julia Hawaii

★★★★☆ 3.9 (357) • $$

"This is a very very late review!!! To be honest, I'm behind on a lot of reviews - work and life have made it slightly difficult to keep up!!! BUT!!! This year I have made it a point to start up again :)Okay, back to my review.I honestly cannot say anything but praise to Elijah and his team. I set out to plan my entire wedding all by myself and in looking for a wedding venue in early March of 2022 (did I mention that we were getting married ON Halloween of 2023), I came about this place from a friend who had mentioned the lunch he had there. Kept raving about it. So I looked them up and couldn't believe they were in the YMCA this whole time!!! And I had been there when I was younger but never paid any mind to the BEAUTIFUL architecture there!!! It has that slight gothic feel ... I fell in LOVE with the place!!My husband and I made an appointment with the event coordinator Elijah and also decided to have lunch to try the food while we were there.The food was awesome!! I had the pork chop, it's the one dish my friend wouldn't stop talking about. My husband had the fish I believe ...We enjoyed our food very much and as soon as we were done Elijah met with us.He was super helpful and gave us a tour of the place and what everything entailed with the different packages. He told us that our day (which is Halloween) is available!! We ended up deciding on using the courtyard for the ceremony and reception and because we wanted something small and intimate with about 35-40 people there - it seemed like the perfect place to do it. We had the option of using the ballroom in the event that it rained.We put our deposit down signed the agreement. For the food we decided to go buffet style ... you know your girl lives for a good buffet!! And although I wish I could tell you how awesome the food was that night .... I barely touched it (sadness).Anyway ... weeks before our big day Elijah kept in constant touch with us to make sure any last details were correct or taken care of. We really didn't have anything difficult requests ... with the exception of having Gee Yung there with their lions :D They were really our only big request.Elijah let us do a couple walk throughs so we could see where we wanted things. Easy right? It sure seemed that way when I first started planning lol The day of ... let me tell you. I was a big bag of anxiety!!! I was having panic attacks!!! BUT when my girls and I got there ... I let out a sigh ... kinda. We had a dark gothic theme, black and red colors ... gave everyone the choice of dressing up in costume. And we had it decorated Halloween style ... lots of cobwebs, tombstones ... skulls ... you get it. And on one of the walls in lights were both of our names in a heart ... The staff there were incredible!!!! They were behind the scenes but you knew they were there taking care of everything - from the rose petals that my 'flower bears' threw on the ground to packing left over cake!! FOREVER grateful to them!Would I do it all over again? Bet your sweet ass I would ... now that I know how to plan it lolWe even received a gift from Cafe Julia ... a beautiful clock with the date we got married and our names engraved into it. Beautiful keepsake.If you are looking for a venue please keep them in mind. Elijah is very professional and will accommodate if they can."

The Food Company Restaurant & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (306) • $$

"Outstanding local business nestled in the Kailua Theater business complex with fresh made to order local and Asian fusion Kine delicious creations! They also have bentos to go and a display case of tempting deserts! Fresh sandwiches, wraps & salads are also on display for to go orders!Friendly staff put you at ease and bring that Aloha vibe that makes you know, everything is going to be STELLAR! ‼ Now a Kailua local favorite, dis is da place to get ONO FOOD to go!"

Allegrini Waikiki

★★★★☆ 4 (44) • $$

"This is definitely a must try in my book! We learned of today's soft opening for Allegrini Waikiki and decided to check it out, after experiencing their downtown location.It's located in the Waikiki Food Hall, Building C of the Royal Hawaiian Center (RHC). Currently there's a limited menu during the soft opening, so we opted for the La Bomba pizza and tiramisu. Highly recommend both. My better half raved about the pizza, particularly the freshness and quality of the proscuitto, marinara sauce, burrata, arrugula, perfectly complemented with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Go see Loa'a and Pasquale at their second location.There's validated parking in RHC structure, with minimum $10 purchase. Kamaaina and military with valid ID can get up to 3 hours validation at Helumua Hale Guest Services on 1st level."

Assaggio - Kapolei

★★★★☆ 3.5 (531) • $$

"We called in a take out order. It was mostly ready upon arrival, fully ready shortly after we arrived. The order was correct, food was delicious, service was good. Sharing updated menu photos. Online menu doesn't have the prices."

Monarch Seafoods

★★★★☆ 4.2 (371) • $$

"It's rare for me to be able to try these kinds of places because they're not open late on the weekends when I'm off. I had an opportunity to try them so I called in my order and the lady who answered was very kind and said my order would be ready right away.Pickup was hassle free. Workers were nice and there was a steady flow of customers coming in and out.Crabcake- standardCrab stuffed ahi- okay, a little dried. Not sure if it was supposed to come with a sauce but we ended up dipping it in the spicy mayo that came with the crab cakeAhi katsu- would get again but eat it sooner lol. Comes with a wasabi soy Spicy poke- very mild in taste but fresh"

The Valley Health Bar

★★★★★ 4.8 (113) • $$

"Hands down one of my favorite go to places to eat. Talk about customer service at its finest, the freshest foods. What gets me are the prices, hard to find a good quality healthy foods for affordable prices. The wraps and sandwiches are next level. Talk about fresh and filling. Definitely if you're trying to stay healthy, but also enjoy your meal. The Valley Health Bar is for you! Hands down can't express how I enjoy this establishment. I almost forgot the sweets, meaning the açaí is so refreshing. Perfect for after your meal or as a meal. All and all, I rate valley health bar a 10/10. This small business really shows love to the customers. Gotta try the food asap if you haven't."

My Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Reasonable prices, extensive menu. Loved my loco moco. Definitely a popular local hole in the wall. Way better than the resort restaurants. Worth the drive and search."

Hou Fish Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (59) • $$

"Fresh fish in Waipahu! Yes, this is the same restaurant as the Kaka'ako location. When in Waipahu, people can choose between Tanioka's (poke and local grinds) or Hou Fish Market (more on sushi rolls/party trays and sashimi). What I think is great about this spot is that Waipahu, Kunia, Ewa, and Ho'opili residents can enjoy quick, fresh sushi without having to hop on the H-1. Hou isn't a grab and go, nor a fancy sit down restaurant, but fast casual sushi. Hou serves boba teas as well, and they're not too bad (I'm a boba snob, so that says something!)I've stopped by here for lunch with my husband several times after church and almost all the time, we'd run into church friends! I've also ordered a mixed sushi platter when hosting my uncle from out of town. Hubby and I have also eaten here as my first sushi meal after a Japan trip when I was still having Japan withdrawals. The sushi satisfied my craving! I've taken pictures of Hou's sushi, but they're scattered all over my camera roll.Overall, the island has great sushi compared to the mainland and a lot of competition. So glad sushi chefs now serve Waipahu and aren't just concentrated in town. Hou Fish Market itself is a solid 4 stars (really, lots of sushi competition and you really have to stand out), but the fact that fresh sushi is available in Waipahu earns that 5th star!"

Heart To Table

★★★★☆ 4 (67)

"Late night Takeout from Waipahu, O'ahu, Hawaii...Heart To Table is a small business with big flavor! It was a pleasant surprise on a dark night...Using my Yelp app and GPS, I saw the warm light from the window and open door. Heart to Table is a cozy, non-airconditioned establishment. Order from the pleasant gal at the counter, take a buzzer, and wait outside. In no time, I took my meal home.I had ordered "The Annointing" which includes honey garlic chicken, Inari, shrimp tempura, fried noodles, and macaroni salad on a bed of white rice. The container was PACKED! Everything tasted great! I'm looking forward to returning!"

Ringer Hut

★★★★☆ 4.1 (98) • $$

"Ringer Hut has upgraded from the food court to a full sit down restaurantYelp BFF and I were thoroughly impressed. The extensive menu carries a variety of noodles, fried items, and curry.I ordered the spicy shoyu ramen and Yelp BFF ordered the okonomiyaki style saraudon. The spicy shoyu ramen was SPICY! I was expecting a mild spice, but there's a kick to it. The okonomiyaki style saraudon had crispy noodles and topped with loads of assorted stir fried veggies and meat. The second time we visited, I ordered the agemochi udon, which I really enjoyed. The broth was rich, the udon has a nice chewy texture, but the stretchy mochi made the entire dish. Definitely recommend! (alongside a side of gyoza)The ambiance is very cozy and the wallpaper gave me a Crazy Rich Asians vibe. I think this is our new go to spot.Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!"

Lagoon Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (11)

"We are here now for vacation. We just want to say prices are what you expect at a tourist resort. Food is great! But what really made me write this was Dave, our waiter. He is polite, prompt and knowledgeable about the menu. He's out here sweating to bring our food and drinks poolside to help us enjoy our vacation and deserves not only kudos but a raise! If you find yourself at the Hilton Waikiki, and go to the lagoon pool, which for those older adults like us, is the ONLY pool with a hot tub, please ask for Dave! He is friendly and a terrific waiter!"

Poke For The People

★★★★★ 4.7 (469) • $$

"Yum!! This could be the best Poke I have ever eaten. Fresh, fresh and fresh!! The service is amazing and the choices are endless. This was a real treat! Yes...I even bought the t-shirt!This Poke is for all people!"

The Lounge at Island Sound Studios

★★★★★ 4.8 (13)

"Great place that is on the rise. Small venue that makes every seat intimate and enjoyable. Food was very well done and drinks are pricey but worth it. Admission for practically a front row seat to see an artist is really reasonable, so eat and drink at your will. We hope they find success and continue to operate this gem in Hawaii Kai."

EARL Kapolei

★★★★☆ 3.9 (93) • $$

"If you love a good SANDWICH or a good BURGER, come check out EARL Kapolei in the Ka Makana Ail'i. Here at EARL's you can have the best of both worlds...literally all in one! Yes... pastrami and a patty together in one sandwich. At first, I was hesitant to order it. However, I thought the combination would be great together so I decided to take a chance. So glad I did! This sandwich burger combination was a match made in heaven! It was deLISH! The sandwich was juicy and tasty. Make sure you grab lots of napkins because you will get messy.My husband ordered...THE CREAMY GARLIC which is a fried chicken sandwich with all the fix'ins and a delicious garlic sauce. My husband enjoyed the sandwich and he said that he would order it again.Together, we shared a side order of waffle fries. It was a nice addition to our sandwiches. Just your typical waffle fries.After lunch, we both ordered a large Mango Italian ice with custard. WOW! This dessert was amazing and delicious! The Italian ice was smooth and light. The custard was creamy and dreamy. Put them both together and you get a delicious concoction! So, if you are hungry for a sandwich or a burger, come and stop by EARL's. You'll thank me for that!"