Rock Island Cafe

We came here a few weeks ago and had a good experience! We were able to get seated immediately and without a reservation, which was nice. As for the food, it was all delicious! I got the Popeye fish sandwich with fries which was solid. The mozzarella sticks were a good appetizer as well. My fiancée got a shake for dessert which was delicious, and my dessert of the Charlie Brown Sundae was also good! Overall, it was a solid dinner. We would come back!

Very kind and seated right away, came during the 1 o clock hour on a Wednesday. Chili fries was yummy, and fresh!! Need to try their milkshake next. Perfect treat on a sunny Waikiki day.

Please stop by this small cafe to enjoy a snack. Also, since this is a small place they just have a small staff but if you want to have a pleasant stop then this will be the place. I myself enjoyed chicken tenders and Hot tasty fries. i taste onion rings which were just the right size and crispy. I also know that the chicken and fish sandwich was good as well.

Nostalgic place to eat and experience. The service was great and he was the only one working the dining area. I showed up at happy hour so the draft beer was only $4 a glass and I decided to try one of their signature cheese burgers and some fries. All in all good price and meal. The beef patty was not what I expected. It was cooked just fine but the texture was odd, it was finely ground almost too much and had the consistency closer to a paste formed patty. So I was not sure if it had something like hamburger helper added or not. The fries were extra but came out piping hot. The location is convenient and there are some seats outside on the patio. If you're looking for a unique retro experience with okay food it is worth stopping by. I will return because I want to have a milkshake and/or some do their desserts.

Amazing staff, the cashier was so helpful and nice. Made eating here feel like a family meal with loving relatives. The chicken wings were so flavorful and crispy. The ranch is also a must try with fries or onion rings.

Wow just by chance, picked up the Yelp app hit restaurants near my hotel and look what showed up Rock Island Cafe which has got to be one of the most unbelievable 50s diners I think I've ever seen! The food was absolutely delicious the chocolate shakes you can't go wrong old-fashioned chocolate shakes the service was impeccable in the ambience you walk in here you see Elvis, Marilyn, and every other childhood star from the 50s to the '80s! This is absolutely a must see in Oahu!

We live in the area and often stop in for a quick bite or just getting some ice cream. It is a small business and if you're not watching, you could miss it. Make sure to look for it. Easy way to spot it is look for the Elvis Presley statueout front. Unfortunately, somebody bought the Marilyn Monroe one, but Betty Boop has taken her place. The ice cream sundaes and bananas splits are the best. Check out the memorabilia and enjoy the atmosphere.

We only had a short lunch break so we needed to find a restaurant close to the convention center. As we were walking, we're glad this restaurant was relatively close. Interestingly enough, we weren't sure we could enter since there is a chain that blocks the entrance. Fortunately, it was open and we were seated immediately. I liked that we ordered at the counter which made paying easy (vs. one check that we would need to split). I ordered a burger, tater tots and a vanilla shake. The food was good and large portions. The shake wasn't good enough to pay $15, it's more like an $8 shake, although again, it was a large portion. The service was good and our food was ready quickly.

Absolutely amazing service. Fantastic food. Very nice little spot to grab great food and enjoy the downtown ambiance. Experience made even better by the hostess (who I think might be an owner) who helped us out, took our order, brought us our food and checked on us. Definitely recommend you grab a meal here!

We make sure to visit Rock Island every time we visit Waikiki. Our visit today was as good as all the previous visits. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the extremely friendly staff. There is so much to see all around this small diner, that you don't know where to look first. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you, visiting several times to make sure everything is OK. Today we ordered a burger, fries, a fish sandwich, and a vanilla shake. All the food was delicious, including the very hot fries (just the way they should be when they reach your table). If you want great diner food served with a smile (and some jokes), go to Rock Island. You won't be disappointed.