Hawaiian Restaurants near Hauula, HI

“We adore this spot and can’t wait to make it back. The staff is incredibly kind, the food is phenomenal, and the portions are huge for the price. There are tables outside to sit and eat, and it’s just a wonderful, cozy, low-fuss spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

I can’t begin to tell you how many times I dream of getting back to Oahu JUST for Kaya’s. Easily one of our favorite spots on the island!“

“Great local place! You know it's gonna be good when it's mostly locals there that the owners know.

Our favorite dish from there were the peanut butter buns. This cannot be missed! If you like peanut butter - please don't leave workout trying it from here. Gooey delicious and divine.

The garlic shrimp were yummy. Loco moco was above average. Kalbi beef was great.“

“Our 3 time on the island and every time we make it a point to stop here! The best shrimp in Oahu and amazing service. Also a little bit cheaper than other shrimp trucks. Nice seating and amusing chickens to watch while you eat, Definitely check them out.“

“Stopped for the 2 quarter pounder burger special (which was AMAZING) and decided to try the garlic fries. They were so delicious! Made sure we let aunty know how fantastic the food was. 10/10 recommend and will be going back!“

““What an unforgettable evening! From the moment we arrived, the warm aloha spirit was everywhere. The food was plentiful and delicious. The performances were breathtaking—full of energy, history, and storytelling that made us feel connected to Hawaiian culture. Every dancer and musician gave it their all, and the fire show was absolutely spectacular. The staff was kind, welcoming, and made the whole night flow seamlessly. If you’re visiting Oʻahu, this luau is a must-do experience!”“

“Everything on the menu is onolicious and what makes it even better is the ohana that makes you feel right at home. Well worth the drive from the west side. 😋😉 Don’t forget to pick up a tray of butter mochi too!!“

“The drinks are a little strong, definitely not complaining, had the beef sliders and they were delicious. This is definitely a five-star establishment and a fun place to hang by the beach. The atmosphere is lively and charming with live entertainment. Bring your wallet and live your best life.“

“Local restaurant with great food and service. Breakfast was amazing. My husband said it's the best omelet he's ever had. I had coconut pancakes that were excellent. There's not a place to sit and eat. It's definitely takeout. But we drove to the Hukilau beach literally two minutes away to eat. Eating coconut pancakes while looking at the ocean is pretty much heaven on earth, just saying.“

“He made the food with so much love and passion delicious food

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of place for my toddler to play and he loved the food we had coconut shrimp delicious and chicken fried rice both were equally delicious“

“We had the seafood combo, the teriyaki steak bowl, double cheeseburger deluxe, chicken sandwich and two orders of fries , 3 fountain drinks and a coconut water. Steak bowl was small but it was very filling. Burger was huge and so was the chicken sandwich. Seafood combo was delicious. Definitely recommend“

“KASIAN DYNAMITE STYLE POKE BOWL 🧨 HANDS DOWN!!! 10/10 Highly recommend! Changed the game for Poke Bowls! Thank you all so much!! I’ll be back with family and friends!“

“Came by while visiting Honolulu for a few days. Tried the bbq trio and it was great. It came with bbq chicken, beef teriyaki and beef short ribs. The portion size was enough for two ppl easily. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a local fav- 20 ppl ordered food while we sat and ate ours.“

“Cute, casual, open-air place with shaded seating. Friendly, easygoing atmosphere. Shave ice is a bowl of loosely flaked ice with sweet flavored syrup, eaten with a spoon and straw. Refreshing on a hot day. Our vegan family got "ice only" fruit flavors, hence vegan ($4 a bowl). I enjoyed my combo pineapple and li hing (salted dried plum) shave ice. Vegetarians and omnivores can gild the lily by adding (dairy) ice cream and topping ($7 a bowl I think). I was tempted to get some fresh tropical fruit, also for sale, but skipped it. We saw other folks getting cut coconuts and pineapples with straws to drink the juice. Mango and other local sliced fruit was also available. A half dozen souvenir shops are in the same little parking area. The most upscale was the sea glass art shop, with works by local artists. Other shops sell tshirts, swim wear, jewelry, etc. Updated from previous review on 2022-12-28“

“The care we received was outstanding. Makes me want to move here. The staff were exceptional. Dr Robin is outstanding. The patience , respect, and promptness. Just sat down and boom called us in no worries ..Take your time with the papers. Love them here. Thank you for accompany us on our vacation and helping my son feel much better. Keep up the incredible work ya all do.“

“I’m a mom of four and my kids love it!
The atmosphere is so nice and the food is so good! I was referred from a friend and it’s now one of my favorite places to go when I visit. The workers are so kind and helpful. Definitely recommend!“

“It’s all about the flavor 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🎯💯‼️“

“We’ve been taking out from Islander Drive Inn for many years. Its not a fancy place, just a simple, hometown spot, but i gave them 5 stars for 5 reasons.#1 Consistency - What i ate many years ago tastes the same every time we went including today. Im not left scratching my head figuring they changed cooks again. If they did, I didn’t notice. What makes me so sure? I eat the SAME THING every time.#2 Accuracy- They have never messed up my order. Nothing different, nothing missing, I get what I ordered. Utensils too.#3 Hot Food- I paid higher prices at places 5 minutes away from my house that left me feeling cold. Literally. Not here though.#3 Communication- They answer the phone quickly, I understand what they are saying and they understand me. Pleasant.#4 Convenience- Fast Service. Good location. Good parking. I always need medication picked up at Longs so picking up a meal at the same time makes it easy.#5 Local Business- Always support local.My personal favorite is always the Honey Garlic Chicken plate with all white rice. Nice,Sweet Honey sauce with perfect amount of garlic, not overpowering and Crispy juicy Chicken. Very flavorful. Good portions. My husband enjoys the homemade hamburger steak with onions and requested gravy all over everything. Fries are crinkle cut. They are decent. Good selection of other different plate lunches as well with pictures. If you haven’t been, we recommend this humble spot in Wahiawa.“

“When visiting the North Shore of Oahu HI, you have to try this place out. Malvinas ribs and garlic shrimp are da BEST!!!!!“

“Stopped in for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was! Cannot wait to return! 10/10“

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Zippy’s thanks to our amazing server, Harley! From the moment we were seated, Harley greeted us with a warm smile and genuine kindness that made us feel so welcome. Throughout our meal, Harley was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Our drinks were always refilled promptly, special requests were handled with care, and the service felt personal and thoughtful without ever being rushed.

It’s rare to find someone who truly loves what they do, but Harley’s positive energy and professionalism made our dining experience outstanding. Harley is the reason we’ll keep coming back to Zippy’s. Thank you for such great service! You truly made our visit special!“

“Driven by this place dozens of times, but it looked so touristy - big bus tours stopping, shells in the window, etc. - never stopped. Obviously finally did and the chicken was excellent, as was the mac salad and huli huli sauce. Grabbed it to go and ate at a beach up the road. So good forgot to take pics until it was demolished!“

“Hands down best food we had on Oahu. Fresh, beautiful, balanced flavors and unique menu options. We’ll be back for sure!“

“I’ve been in Hawaii for a week. It’s by far the best place we’ve had. We’re staying in Waikiki and drove all the way back to the North Shore today to get it again it’s that good! And try the musubi it’s homemade“

“Loco Moco - da bes comfort food when you’ve been on the Mainland too long. Chicken Katsu was ono! Haupia pie - ❤️“

“Nice local comfort food. Take your appetite with you, plenty good grinds!“

“Nice selection of swimsuits and great customer service. Their bikinis are better quality and offer more support for larger-chested women than the San Lorenzo store. The Cove also has nice jewelry and home goods. Beware that Google Maps may take you to the wrong place, so it's a good idea to input an address for the taco truck next door.“

“Cool place to sit and eat especially after catching the sunset at Shark's Cove across the street. Wake up this special of the day which was Marlin tacos, the fish was a touch overdone but not too bad. The sauce they put on top really set off the taco“

“Chef Elmer made our tasting experience 1000/10. Wedding planning is stressful enough and he made making the dinner menu a breeze!! He’s super accommodating and very very nice will always recommend! And will 100% be back in the future when visiting Hawaii. Thank you again you’re the best!!“

“We had a tour guide take us around the Island. We wanted to go to an authentic place to eat, not fancy touristy restaurants. He recommended 2 places, (I won't say the other one on this review, but it was also excellent!) He brought us to Coral Kingdom for the Huli Huli Chicken. It was so flavorful, juicy and delicious! We loved the relaxed atmosphere and good food. After we ate, we went shopping and got some cute souvenirs. I'm so glad we didn't miss this spot.“

“The luau at the Hula Garden was a truly superb experience. The location outside of the city of Honolulu is beautiful. The staff and performers treated us with one on one service throughout the memorable evening. There was an amazing four course meal while watching beautiful performances. I would highly recommend this activity for anybody traveling to Hawaii or for residents looking for an exquisite evening out.“

“My wife and I stopped by for a quick bite while we were in the area and were really impressed. The atmosphere is relaxed yet stylish, the service was friendly, and the ocean view is absolutely spectacular.

We especially enjoyed the Spicy Cucumber, Prime Brisket Tacos, Hokkaido Scallops, Kahuku Sweet Potato, and Scallion Pancakes with squid — each dish had great flavor and balance.

We liked it so much that we came back the following weekend with friends and tried most of the menu. The Robata selections are a complete hit — everything from the grill was outstanding. They also have cold beers on tap, good cocktails, and nicely chilled wine, which paired perfectly with the food.

Highly recommend stopping by if you’re on Oʻahu’s windward side.“

“Great food and friendly service. Don't let the location or the outside appearance scare you off, this is an excellent place for a quick and cheap meal. We fed an adult and 2 kids for breakfast for $14 total. Can't beat that anywhere in Hawaii. We'll be back.“

“This food truck lived up to it's great reputation. Simple ordering and grabbing plates through the window. cash only. the garlic shrimp was delicious and gluten free. The spicy shrimp was not overpowering for me. covered picnic tables and a few other vendors nearby. overall, simple and grand.“

“Pretty low key, great history, decent prices, stunning flora.“

“Staying at the turtle bay resort for our honeymoon and have been trying all the restaurants. Came here for drinks and a beautiful sunset! The service was friendly and very good. My husband got a lava flow with a rum float on top. We enjoyed drinks from the same bar all day at the pool. We went back for dinner the next night. We went around 7:30 and it wasn’t too busy. We actually took out food to go as we had a long day. The bar tender was very friendly and our food came extremely quick! I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos from the small plates menu and my husband had the double smash burger with fries. I didn’t get a picture of the burger cause my husband devoured it- he loved it ! The tacos come with 2 and a third can be added for $10, but two was enough for me. Doesn’t come with a side. The fish is delicious ! Highly recommend for food and or drinks and great beach views!“

“The food was so delicious! We got the breaded pork chops since they no longer made the grilled garlic pork chops. It still was pretty good. We also got orange chicken, steak hamburger, pork and cabbage, and again, it was all very delicious.“

“The mushroom and Swiss burger was the absolute best burger I've ever had and the fries are exceptional and crispy and seasoned well!!! The service was top notch, and the restaurant was decorated beautifully. Prices are reasonable!! Definitely on my list to do over and over again!!!!“