50 Best American Restaurants near Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam

“Down to earth, great food, good prices, and friendly service.“

“The Galley is very clean. Great atmosphere. The food is great. Eggs made to order. Fresh cut fruit daily as well as the salad bar is fresh as well. Great healthy drink choices. Always worth a visit.“

“My wife and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary here. It couldn't have been a better spot to choose. Small, intimate fine dining area. Service went above and beyond, the food is the best on the island. I definitely would recommend ordering several of the Mushroom Tartlets and Ahi Cigars.“

“We did the menu experience which included cocktail pairings. The food and drink combos were perfect. The food started with cold fish, moved to warmer light foods and finished with a rich steak. We were impressed with everything served! With every penny.“

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

“Delicious food ,great people“

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

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

“We had two fantastic meals here during our time in Hawaii! Looking forward to coming again!“

“The BEST on OAHU! Wish we had this in LA!“

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

“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!“

“The service and food here is absolutely fantastic! The Prime Rib Loco Moco, is the star of the show. I couldn’t finish, but thoroughly enjoyed, 10 ounces, of Prime Rib, over a bed of rice, with brown gravy, and 2 eggs, over medium, on top. Welcome to perfection on a plate. My friend said the fried chicken, was the best she had ever eaten. Next time, the Nutella pancakes, with banana, or should I get the tres leches, strawberry beignets….They are open 7-3 every day. They offer three different discount discounts Monday through Friday. Military, senior (62) or Early Bird. 7-8am. Be hungry. Enjoy!“

“Absolutely wonderful! Great food... outstanding service!“

“My daughter asked to come here every morning for our trip. Chris and the day crew were very welcoming and exceptional. 💯our favorite spot!“

“The BEST on OAHU! Wish we had this in LA!“

“Food was really good! It was hard to choose because everything on the menu sounded yummy. They serve lots of comfort food cooked to perfection! I need to come back so I can try other things but we really liked everything we ordered: the lobster pasta, and the burger, as well as the chop salad. Mahalo Livestock Tavern!“

“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.“

“Good food and nice people. Great local experience!“

“Old review from 2024 -> Best burger I’ve ever had in my entire life. I’m not just trying to hype up this place just because they’re a local business. Seriously the burgers are out of this world. I’ve been to so many burger trucks/restaurants in the island/ Continental USA/ Other countries. And no one has ever made me such a delicious burger. 10/10. These burgers are worth every penny.

Edited : 8/3/26. I stopped by for ur reopening with ur new truck. I’ll miss seeing the small rainbow 🌈 truck since I live close by but I’m really happy for the success of this family business. Now with a bigger truck, you can do much more :). I always recommend this place to family/friends and visitors. Congrats from a silent supporter. I enjoyed the burger and fries yet once again.

— Don’t forget to tip“

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

“Wonderful experience! From the friendly staff to the great tasting food I highly recommend this place!! Must try the jalapeño & bacon fried rice and all pancakes. (Had seconds of it) Olani St location.“

“<10/10> Would Recommend :)“

“Great food and great service!“

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

“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“

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

“Yes did a take out 1st thought my red hat ladies would enjoy staff was friendly and kind. Everyone had a great time. Food was delicious.“

“We celebrated a big anniversary at Pai and WOW - they made it extra special. We did the four course menu with wine pairings. The service was top notch. The food was inspired, creative, delicious, and locally sourced. Though the portions of each dish looked small, it was more than enough food and so delicious you wanted to eat every bite! The wine pairings were spot on, absolutely perfect with our chosen courses. The space has such a lovely vibe - clean and modern, but comfortable and well appointed. There really isn't another dining experience quite like this on the island. Justine and Kevin have created such a beautiful place with incredible food and service. Pai is definitely a must-try restaurant. We will definitely be back.“

“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“

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

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

“South Shore Grill has been part of my routine for close to 20 years. It’s a family‑run business with a lot of heart, and I’ve watched the owners’ kids grow up working behind the counter. The food is consistently good, the prices are fair, and there’s a great variety to choose from. It’s an easy stop before the beach or park, or the perfect place to refuel after a day in the surf. My go‑to is always the fish burrito. The cajun seasoning and macnut pesto are always on point. Truly one of those local spots that feels like part of the community.“

“Hawaiian seafood restaurant“

“Absolutely our best meal in Hawaii. The right choice to celebrate a special occasion. Our experience was so wonderful, food, wine, atmosphere all made for the best evening. Our server, Julian was absolutely top notch, extremely friendly, attentive, and was just so happy to engage ensuring the celebration was more than we expected. Kudos he deserves it. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back.“

“Great service and delicious food! 🩷“

“I arrived at 11 am and they were already sold out on all their food except for the beef stew, so I bought the beef stew with once scoop of rice and macaroni salad and green salad, which came to $11. The server was very nice in explaining about what she got left and she gave so much that I was barely able to finish and the food was very good. This is a definitely a hidden cheap eats gem in Waipahu.“

“We sampled several menu items. We started with the Potstickers which we ordered steamed instead of deep fried. Very good appetizer. Don’t miss out on the Banana Flower Salad, very unique and delicious! We also shared a Banh Mi sandwich, tasty but our least favorite item. And also shared the Gochujang Ramen, it looked and smelled so good we forgot to take a pic until it was half eaten. The very-friendly staff warned us that it would be very spicy “a 7 or 8” but we found it to be more of a 4-5 and absolutely delicious! The Salad and Ramen were tied for our favorite. Definitely a place we will return to. And the Thai Tea was good. We took home half the sandwich, salad and soup. All for less than $60! Incredible value. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-27“

“👍 Delicious meals. Nice and attentive service.“

“The hostess, Dani, was gracious and welcoming. She welcomed everyone with a smile and verified everyone's reservations. She asked questions to connect with each of us. Our waiter was Dexter and he was quite the professional. He always asked permission to remove plates or to touch anything on our table. The food was fabulous! Definitely 5 star food. It is a 3 course meal (prixe fix). The house iced tea is so good and worth the $3 upcharge. Make your reservation. You will not regret it!“

“This burger was SO GOOD. The meat was👌, the wasabi mayo was just the tiniest spark of heat I didn’t know my burgers were missing, and the bun was the perfect thickness. To top it off, the owner was super friendly and personable. I will definitely be back!“

“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! :)“

“Love Teddie's best burger 🍔 in Hawaii“

“We had a very short wait to be seated. The staff was friendly and worked together well to deliver our food and drinks. We started our meal with the spinach and cheese dip(I forgot to take a photo) I had the Ahi Tuna salad. My husband ordered the pork chop. Both entrees were scrumptious. We left nothing on the plates. Thank you Yard House for a delicious dinner“

“There are meals you enjoy, and then there are meals that quietly redefine what simple food can be. Pagaikiki’s Kitchen, tucked beside the NEX, delivers exactly that.

I ordered the chicken with rice, and from the very first bite it was obvious that this kitchen understands one of the hardest things in cooking: perfection through simplicity.

The chicken is nothing short of extraordinary. Every piece is cooked with remarkable precision, arriving at that elusive point where the exterior develops just enough color and character while the inside remains unbelievably tender and succulent. Each bite is impossibly juicy, as though every ounce of moisture has been carefully preserved. The seasoning doesn’t overpower it enhances, allowing the natural flavor of the chicken to take center stage. It’s balanced, deliberate, and executed with the kind of consistency that only comes from genuine craftsmanship.

This isn’t chicken that’s merely “good.” It’s chicken prepared at its absolute peak where texture, flavor, and technique come together so seamlessly that you stop thinking about the cooking process altogether and simply enjoy the experience. It is, quite honestly, a work of art.

And then there’s the rice.

Too often it’s treated as an afterthought, but here it deserves its own applause. Perfectly cooked, light, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying, it captures every drop of flavor from the chicken while remaining exceptional in its own right. Together, they create a meal that proves extraordinary food doesn’t need complexity it needs care.

What makes Pagaikiki’s Kitchen memorable is its honesty. There are no unnecessary flourishes or distractions, just outstanding food prepared with respect for the ingredients and an obvious commitment to getting every detail right.

Some meals fill your stomach. Others stay with you long after you’ve left.

Pagaikiki’s Kitchen belongs firmly in the latter category. I’ll be thinking about that perfectly cooked chicken and that unforgettable rice for a long time.“

“Great atmosphere! Staff was wonderful! Recommend you give it a try!“

“everything was delicious and very friendly staff!“

“The taste of the food was so amazing and the service was outstanding. The price for what we ordered was so so so low! I could not believe it when I received the check! Hawaiian pancakes are a must!“

“Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu was such a great experience! We came here for my mum and dad’s birthday dinner and the staff made the night feel so special 🥰

They sang for their birthdays and genuinely treated us like family. The service and atmosphere were fantastic and made the whole celebration so memorable.

They also have a great selection of souvenirs and merchandise — definitely worth having a look before you leave! 🎸

Such a fun place for a special occasion. We had an amazing night and would absolutely recommend it! ✨“