* = personal favorite

Restaurant

Address/ Reservations #

Type of Food

Description

Average Entrée Price

Veranda

Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Road (Waikiki)/ 923-2311

Afternoon Tea

Traditional afternoon tea room featuring imported teas, sweets, sandwiches, and fresh baked treats. Served 3-5:30pm daily.

$20 or less

* - try the filet minion medallions!

Big Island Steakhouse

Aloha Tower Marketplace (downtown Honolulu)/ 537-4446

American

Steak & seafood with oceanfront dining. Casual atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

*- The calamari steak sandwich is AWESOME!

Cheeseburger in Paradise

2500 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 923-3731

American

Of course they specialize in cheeseburgers but they also have other delicious items.  The veggie-burger sandwich is also excellent. Their basket of seasoned fries is a delicious side and enough for 2-3 people. Huge portions. It opens at 8am for breakfast and is open late! Casual "island style" atmosphere. Occasionally has live music. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Credit cards accepted.

$10 or less

*- leave room for their Hula Pie desert!

Duke's Canoe Club

Outrigger Waikiki Hotel 2335 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 922-2268

American

Casual beach front restaurant and bar with great atmosphere! It is decorated in "Island Style" with memorabilia from Hawaii's surfing and beach boy legends and they have live musicians who travel from table to table in the evenings. They feature delicious appetizers and entrees, a HUGE salad bar, and excellent deserts. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Hard Rock Café

1837 Kapiolani blvd. (just outside Waikiki)/ 955-7383

American

World famous trendy eatery, bar, and gift shop. Check out the guitars & other memorabilia from rockers that line the walls. The lime chicken is delicious!!! Dress casual for a relaxing good time. The menu is a bit over priced but it is a fun atmosphere. Note: the music can get loud. A pair of ear-plugs might be a good accessory if you have sensitive ears. Open for lunch and dinner, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Ivy's at the Shore Bird

Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Road (Waikiki)/ 924-6000

American

Grill menu specializing in slow roasted prime rib. Oceanfront setting. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Kincaid's Fish, Chop, and Steakhouse

Ward Warehouse (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 591-2005

American

Serving fresh and delicious fish, meats, and deserts. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe

310 Lewers Street (Waikiki)/ 923-0751

American

This is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks, meet people, and enjoy sports on their big screen tv. They a light menu to go with your drinks featuring daily specials, like crab legs, call for latest menu.

$10 or less

Planet Hollywood

2155 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 924-7877

American

This world famous restaurant chain is owned by movie stars and is jam packed full of movie memorabilia. Unfortunately they discourage diners from walking around the restaurant and view it all though. But there is a lot in there you can look at while you are having your meal. The atmosphere is casual and the menu is similar to the Hard Rock Cafe, a bit overpriced, but it is a fun atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Shore Bird Beach Broiler

Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Road (Waikiki)/ 922-2887

American

The waitperson brings you your selected main course (fish, chicken, or beef), and tells you exactly how long to cook it just the way you like. You then grill it on a giant grill on their lanai. There is a fixin’s station and a good size salad bar to make the meal complete. The restaurant is right on the beach, but limited seats available outside. Serves a nice beachfront breakfast buffet featuring fruits, pastries, scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, hot potatoes, and carved ham. Open for breakfast and dinner only. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Stuart Anderson's Cattle Company

Ward Warehouse (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 591-9292

American

Tasty meat and seafood choices cooked to your specifications. Nice atmosphere, great service. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$35 or less

Wailana Coffee House

1860 Ala Moana Blvd. (Waikiki)/ 955-1764

American

Diner style menu with local and mainland favorites. Breakfast menu, Children's menu, and complete meals available. Great place for families. Open 24 hours, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Smorgy's

(Waikiki) one located on Lewers Street and another on Kuhio Avenue. The Kuhio avenue location has a nicer atmosphere and is able to seat more people.

American Buffet

All-you-can-eat buffet. They serve the typical buffet entrées with a few local specialties. Breakfast- $4.99. Lunch- $5.99. Dinner- $8.99. Sunday brunch- $8.99.

$10 or less

Big City Diner

3565 Wai'alae Avenue (outside Waikiki area)/ 738-8855

American/Hawaii Local Style

Classic diner experience with a Hawaiian style flair. Casual family style atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

*- the pineapple jerk chicken is great!

CHA-CHA-CHA Salsaria

342 Seaside Ave (Waikiki)/ 923-7797

Caribbean

Really good Caribbean/Mexican food. Hot and fresh red tortilla chips and salsa are served complementary with drinks and dinner. Open for lunch and dinner, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Golden Dragon

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Waikiki)/ 946-5336

Chinese

Elegant dining with over 65 exotic entrées and beautiful atmosphere looking out over a lagoon. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Lotus Moon

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel 120 Kaiulani Avenue (Waikiki)/ 931-4679

Chinese

Wide variety of tasty Chinese cuisine's from Beijing and northern China. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Brew Moon Restaurant & Microbrewery

Ward Centre (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 593-0088

Contemporary

Creative contemporary cuisine with a local flair. Microbrewery on site. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana

410 Atkinson Drive (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 955-4466

Continental

Continental cuisine with a Hawaiian flair. Live music nightly. Open for dinner only, reservations required, accepts credit cards.

$20+

Bali by the Sea

Hilton Hawaiian Village (Waikiki)/ 941-2254

Continental

Continental cuisine with a Hawaiian flair. Open for dinner only, reservations required, accepts credit cards. Oceanfront dining nightly except Sundays.

$20+

Hy's Steak House

2440 Kuhio Avenue (Waikiki)/ 922-5555

Continental

Prime Rib, Steak, lamb, and seafood dishes cooked in the main dining area in a glassed in grill area filling the restaurant with mouthwatering smells. Fancy salads and flambé deserts created tableside. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

*- We like the Sunday Brunch!

Oceanarium

Pacific Beach Hotel 2490 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 921-6111

Continental

An impressive 3 story, 280,000 gallon sea-water aquarium is along one wall of the Restaurant. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner while watching the sea life swim by. Serving lunch, dinner, & Sunday brunch. The Sunday brunch is amazing and features a wide selection of fresh fruits, salads, breakfast and lunch entrees, and deserts. Reservations are a must! Aloha attire is appropriate. All other times reservations required, and you must request a table next to the tank. Ask when the diver will feed the fish and get a reservation about ½ hour prior. The menu is a bit pricey but they offer unique dishes and an unbeatable atmosphere. Note: If anyone dining is celebrating a birthday or anniversary tell the person who takes your reservation you want to request a fish tank sign. The diver will put up a sign in the giant fish tank acknowledging the special occasion. Credit cards accepted.

$30 or less

Parc Café

Waikiki Parc Hotel 2233 Helumoa Road (Waikiki)/ 931-6643

Continental

Serves incredible all you can eat gourmet lunches, dinners & Sunday brunches. Treat yourself to one of their feasts! On Wednesdays & Fridays a Hawaiian lunch buffet is served at $16.50 per person. It is fabulous and gives you much better food selections then luaus! On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a Mediterranean lunch buffet is served at $15 per person. For Dinner they have a prime rib buffet Monday – Thursday at $18 per person. Friday-Sunday they have a prime rib and seafood buffet at $25.50 per person. They also offer a Sunday brunch for $23 per person. The price is a bit expensive but the quality, variety, and quantity of food is worth it. Aloha attire recommended. Reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$30 or less

Ship's Tavern

Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel 2365 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 922-3111 ext. 2216

Continental

Romantic oceanfront dining with beautiful views of Diamond Head and the ocean. Open for dinner only. Reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

La Mer

Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Road (Waikiki)/ 923-2311

French

Hawaii's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant! This elegant oceanfront restaurant feature neoclassic French cuisine combined with an island flair. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

*- this is our #1 favorite restaurant for their exquisite cuisine, superior service, and romantic setting.

Michel's at the Colony Surf

2895 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 923-6552

French Continental

Romantic ocean side fine dining experience. Fabulous food, atmosphere, and service. Our personal favorite entrees are the filet minion and the seafood sampler. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Alan Wong's Restaurant

1857 S. King Street (downtown Honolulu)/ 949-2526

Hawaii Regional

Casual atmosphere with a wide range of tasty selections influenced by Hawaii's diverse ethnic population. No smoking permitted, open for dinner only, reservations required, accepts credit cards.

$20+

Neptune Garden

Pacific Beach Hotel 2490 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 921-6112

Hawaii Regional

Elegant fine dining incorporating tastes of Hawaii with a touch of French. Restaurant overlooks a 2 story aquarium. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Padovani's Bistro & Wine Bar

Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel (Waikiki)/ 946-3456

Hawaii Regional

Wold class cuisine, extensive wine list, fresh baked breads & deserts, beautiful Old Hawaii atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

The Hanohano Room

Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 922-4422

Hawaii Regional

Enjoy dancing and dining with menu with "Flavors of Hawaii" as you enjoy the view from 30 stories above Waikiki. Scrumptious sundae deserts! Open for breakfast and dinner, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Beach Side Café

Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel (Waikiki)/ 922-3111 ext. 2220

International

Indoor/outdoor ocean view café with buffet and a la carte items. Open all day, reservations recommended, accepts credit cards.

$20 or less

House Without a Key

Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Road (Waikiki)/ 923-2311

International

Oceanfront restaurant serving buffet breakfast, lunch and light dinners. Hawaiian entertainment nightly from 5-8:30. Credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Ocean Terrace Restaurant

Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 922-4422

International

Tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets daily. Views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

The Banyan Veranda

Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel (Waikiki)/ 922-3111 ext. 2382

International

Relaxing atmosphere overlooking Banyan Court. Serves breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails, sunset buffet, and Sunday brunch. Reservations required, accepts credit cards.

$20+

Matteo's

364 Seaside Avenue (Waikiki)/ 922-5551

Italian

Elegant dining with a wide selection of Italian dishes. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Old Spaghetti Factory

Ward Warehouse (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 591-2513

Italian

Casual dining in a fun atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, credit cards accepted.

$10 or less

Sarento's Top of the I

Ilikai Hotel 1777 Ala Moana Blvd (Waikiki)/ 955-5559

Italian

Fabulous place to enjoy a sunset meal! Elegant multiregional Italian cuisine. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

California Beach Rock N' Roll Sushi

404 Ward Avenue (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 597-8000

Japanese

Wide variety of freshly made sushi rolls as well as hot entrees. Open for lunch and dinner. No smoking, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Hakone

Hawaii Prince Hotel 100 Holomoana Street (Waikiki)/ 944-4494

Japanese

Traditional Japanese cuisine. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$15 or less

Kacho at Waikiki Parc Hotel

2233 Helumoa Road (Waikiki)/ 931-6645

Japanese

Serves traditional Kyoto style cuisine including sushi counter, Kaiseki meals, and Japanese specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Shogun

2490 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 921-6113

Japanese

Wide menu selection with options like sushi, tempura, sashimi, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, and kaiseki dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Tanaka Of Tokyo

King's Village/ 922-4233
and
Waikiki Shopping Plaza 4th Floor/ 922-4702
and
Ilikai Hotel/ 945-3443
(All Waikiki)

Japanese

Elegant steak and seafood selections including Black Angus sirloin, teriyaki chicken, king salmon and more! Open for traditional Japanese breakfast, as well as for lunch and dinner. Reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Cascada

Royal Garden at Waikiki Hotel 440 'Olohana Street (Waikiki)/ 945-0270

Mediterranean

Original entrees representing both the Mediterranean and the Orient. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill

Ward Centre (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 591-8307

Mexican

Tasty Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$10 or less

Pepper's

150 Kaiulani Avenue (Waikiki)/ 926-4374

Mexican

Serves excellent Mexican dishes. They fix up fajitas several ways, all are excellent! Many other Mexican dishes. Enjoy one of their mango margaritas.

$20 or less

Room Service in Paradise

Delivers to Waikiki Area/ 941-3463

Mix

Offers ordering and delivery of meals from local restaurants. They charge a $3 delivery charge per restaurant. The cost of the meals are the same as if you dined in the restaurants. $10 minimum per order. Tipping of the driver is appreciated. Allow 45-60 minutes for delivery. Available 5-9:30pm daily. Call 941-3463for more details on menu items. Be sure to know the name of your hotel and your room number when you call to place your order.

$20 or less

Pagoda Restaurant

1525 Rycroff Street (outskirts of Waikiki)/ 941-6611

Pacific Rim

Famous for tasty and affordable buffets set in beautiful Japanese gardens. Private tea rooms available. Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Jameson's by the Sea

62-540 Kamehameha Highway (Hale'iwa)/ 637-4336

Seafood

Fabulous place to enjoy a sunset meal on the north shore. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Elegant dining featuring a wide variety of fresh fish with a variety of ways to have them prepared as well as seafood, beef, lamb, and veal dishes. The atmosphere is wonderful with waterfalls and fish ponds inside along with views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

Lewers Street Fish Company

247 Lewers Street (Waikiki)/ 971-1000

Seafood

50's style café serving tasty fish, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Pasta made fresh on site. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

*-Excellent Maine Lobster full meal special

Nick's Fishmarket

2070 Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki)/ 955-6333

Seafood

Elegant dining featuring seafood dishes with continental and Italian influences. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20+

Orchids

Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Road (Waikiki)/ 923-2311

Seafood

Elegant international seafood cuisine as well as tasty selections of grilled and rotisserie options. Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Todai

1910 Ala Moana Blvd. (Waikiki)/ 947-1000

Seafood

You will be amazed once your inside and see the fantastic selections in the over 100 foot buffet! There are three stations to fill up your plate at, each featuring different items like sushi, hot entrees, fresh fruits, salad, and deserts. They do not accept reservations, the wait is typically 15-30 minutes. The lunch buffet is $20, the dinner buffet is $28 and features Maine lobster and more entree selections. No smoking, credit cards accepted.

$30 or less

Singha Thai Cuisine

1910 Ala Moana Blvd (Waikiki)/ 941-2898

Thai

Thai and Pacific Rim influenced meals in an elegant setting. Singha Royal Thai Dancers perform while you dine. Open for dinner only, reservations required, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

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