50 Best American Restaurants in Honolulu

“Icon scene on Waikiki Beach! Top notch service. 🌺“

“TLDR: Melissa is AWESOME! But, if you are gluten free (ie no soy sauce with wheat) or allergic to mushrooms, you can’t eat here.

My husband and I combined have those allergies and Melissa was very kind to ask the chef if we could be accommodated. Unfortunately it wasn’t possible. Melissa was so respectful of how she informed us - aaaaaaand then offered us a complimentary cocktail (which was on point) and a reservation down the road at a nice restaurant that she knew could accommodate our allergies!

I don’t envy her for effectively having to kick us out, but she (and the entire staff) were so gracious to us. Thank you Melissa!“

“It's been half a year since we last came. The environment and vibe have not changed so much---very comfortable. They have a new Spring menu with a few new items added to their signature dishes. Tried their Hearts of Romaine salad, which was good with its light dressing. The Steakhouse Salmon was also good with a different kind of sauce. Hubby went for their Ribeye Steak which was not offered before and he also said it was pretty good. It was a pleasant date night.“

“We loved both the food and the wine and the service. The place is gorgeous too. We had a wonderful time.“

“We had a great experience here. Atmosphere feels more like a mainland Chicago or New York eatery than the traditional local place which we welcomed for a change. Amazing food and very nice service (shout out to Jenya (? might be wrong spelling). Didn’t feel rushed at all which I loved. We will definitely be back.“

“Great atmosphere, really good food, outstanding staff!“

“Outside table for one at lunch time. Korean barbecue chicken sandwich. Excellent, delicious and messie to eat. I would order again.“

“My now husband and I had our wedding rehearsal lunch here on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Their restaurant was my first choice and they were so accommodating! We had a private indoor space with an oceanfront lanai to mingle on. Jenni, who is the manager, and her employees went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The plumeria buffet was delicious, the drinks and souvenir cups were amazing, and the restaurant had such a relaxed ambience with such a beautiful view for pictures on the patio! Jenni and her team were outstanding, and the venue is highly recommended!“

“The burgers and fries we had on our initial visit were so good that it prompted us to return the following day. However, during our second visit, we observed a few discrepancies. Firstly, the fries served were different and not as satisfactory as before. Secondly, the advertised "secret sauce" seemed to be absent unless mayonnaise was the intended secret ingredient. Additionally, it is worth noting that the menu lacks the option of ordering just the burger without the accompanying fries.

Edited to address the owners reply: I did not ask for anything different from the secret sauce. When we reached our hotel room, that's when we noticed we had mayonnaise and not the secret sauce. As far as the fries, I had no clue there were different options. If I did, I would have opted for the seasoned ones I previously had.“

“We were fortunate to grab seats at the bar before a show at the Blaisdell. Beautiful atmosphere, very attentive server/bartender (Kalei), amazing food options and lovely hand mixed cocktails. We were pleasantly surprised and will return!“

“So welcoming ❤️ simple dinner or a drink at night next to the beach, priceless“

“Great food and wonderful service!“

“My guest ordered the Pork Chop and ate just a portion of it and said it was over cooked and too hard. Other than that, my Laska and my other guest Laska was excellent! We always try and sit in Yun's section as she has excellent service!“

“Delicious food ,great people“

“Great food and wonderful service!“

“Great food and great service!“

“Food is fresh healthy & onolicious👍🏻👍🏻 The brisket musubi & brisket Katsu bomb👍🏻👍🏻“

“we have eaten there twice once for dinner the chicken and rice in pineapple so delicious and for breakfast a ham egg and cheese croissant the were big portions would highly recommend“

“We just had our daughter grad paina there, choke parking the food was onolicious the set was already made just gotta bring ur sounds, ur decorations and if anything phot set ups we still had plenty space and performance as well. Mahalo, Da Salas Ohana“

“i had Loco Mocco ! delicious perfect over easy eggs ,hamburger Patti with spam and Mushrooms ,onion with brown gravy sauce over rice . Must try!“

“Super nettes freundliches aufmerksames Personal Thank you Danielle T ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Das Frühstück war sehr lecker Die Preise voll in Ordnung Sterne ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Weiterzuempfehlen LG Dörte“

“One of the best values in Honolulu dining. Start with the Happy Hour 4:30-6:00 PM $4 well drinks. Continue to their delicious furikake chicken and beef & pork sliders pupus. If you still have room any one of their main dishes will do it. With live music on Fridays this place is a Chinatown gem. Have fun. They deserve your business. Easy underground parking across the street.“

“Vandaag geweest met een vriendin We werden geholpen door bas Wat een aanwinst En het brood carpaccio ...heerlijk“

“Food is absolutely delicious!... Anyday, any special“

“Amazing service, good food, and a fun environment. Had a misunderstanding of the gift glasses you get with purchase and the manager took the time to address the issue. I ended up being wrong and he gave my daughter a gift for the confusion. I can appreciate that effort and customer consideration.“

“The food, service and value is REALLY good!“

“👍 Delicious meals. Nice and attentive service.“

“Great place. I stop in most days. Very friendly employees that remember you. When I have large orders for work, they get it done pretty fast too! :)“

“My husband was in search of some good fish in Waikiki. We stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try. I’m not a seafood person so I got the chicken pasta and he tried snapper for the first time. Both of us were blown away by how tasty everything was. The portions were huge too! Out of all the places we had been to during our trip, this place is at the top. Even as a non fish eater, I loved it! There can be a wait, but it is well worth it. Try it, you’ll love it.“

“Ruby Tuesday in the Moanaloa shopping center is fantastic. A lot of military members and their families eat there. They are responsive to large groups who gather to eat as well as have short meetings during their time there. And, use of their robots to carry the meals to the table saves the wait staff's backs!“

“Great wine pairing dinners!!!!! And always a fabulous sunset. What more could you want these days?“

“deliciousness all over the place“

“best breakfast sandwiches and French toast I ever had! Ono af“

“Everything on the menu Ono! Even the rice! You gotta go check um out! Onolicious !!!!“

“I and a couple of other retirees discovered Pur Sina when they opened and have been weekly customers ever since. Their small kitchen limits the menu choices, but what they offer is tasty and reasonably priced. The pleasant customer-oriented staff has made it serve as a home away from home for us, and we have always felt welcomed. If/when they leave, they will be sorely missed.“

“The space is really good. The food was really good in my taste. I wish they had some toddler type foods but then again you're paying by event. They usually accommodate to the party. The people are friendly to work with. I love that Samoan lady who helped us ??“

“The best High Tea we've had, including The Fairmont in a few key cities. Excellent!!“

“Great coffee hash brown you have to pay extra not good“

“Fantastic little local eatery! Ono tacos were the best I’ve had so far!!Must try this place!“

“This is a great little find! The watermelongarita was tasty and we'll priced . Food was delicious - steak w/ mushrooms and rice & ahi tuna butter garlic w/ rice. And the service from the young lady was great, very attentive. To top it off the view of the golf course with Banyan trees made the experience even better.“

“Staff was super nice and always helpful. Luau was amazing and on site! Nice pool with hot tub. Waikiki Beach is literally out the front door of the hotel. Valet parking had my car for me everyday by the time I got downstairs. View from our room was absolutely amazing. Room was spacious and clean with housekeeping offered everyday of our stay. Free water bottles in room with filling stations throughout the hotel. Very centrally located so easy to walk to stores, activities, restaurants. would stay 100 more times!“

“Good food and staff Great service“

“I’ve been to Kona many times, and it’s always a great experience! The shrimp tacos are my absolute favorite and I love their seating area by the water. Tina has been my server a few times, and she’s always fantastic—attentive, friendly, and on point. Highly recommend!“

“The hospitality from check in to service at the table is always consistently excellent and the recommendations from the servers, always so good! The macadamia nut crusted mahi and the taro hummus were amazing and we loved the refreshing the coconut lime sorbet for dessert. Can't wait to go back and try more!“

“Some of the best bakery products i've ever had. Everything from fresh bread to donuts. It's very unique hawaiian only Found in Hawaii. Products plus they have a diner best french toast i've ever had in my life would recommend.“

“Had an excellent time went on Valentine’s Day. I do got to say, though the only thing that had the downside was the flies you literally gotta keep an eye on your food.“

“Great dining experience and service“

“Five stars for taste, atmosphere, and friendliness.
It's really delicious, the portions are plentiful, and there are a lot of menus. There's a Korean menu, so I enjoyed it very comfortably.
Good cost-effectiveness and good value for money“

“Amazing dinner and friendly staff from bar to dining room! Our must every time we visit Oahu!“

“If you want to stay down waikiki this is a great option. Right at the bottom of the area, you feel a little removed which is nice. Only a short walk and you hit the main "strip", but in the hilton you feel that peaceful hawaiin vibe. The rooms are very clean and spacious, the facilities are great. Especially the gym which has a good amount of equipment. The beach even has green sea turtles who sometimes visit ! That was amazing to see as a trip to see them may run you $300. There's lots of food options here and also an ABC which has lots of affordable grab and go food if you don't want to constantly break the bank. My only issue is the resort fee. You will be charged $50 PER DAY, so please take this into account when you book at this price is NOT included and you can get a nasty surprise on check out. I personally think this should be incoperated in the price as many of the things listed in what you get for the resort fee would be free in good hotels anyway. Other than this it is still a great value hotel for the area with lots in reach“