Restaurants in Kahuku

“Delicious and the best customer service.”

“Such a peaceful and inviting space to sit down and enjoy fresh food! This was recommended by our tour guide from Kualoa Ranch, and was one of my favorites from our trip to Honolulu! The food was delicious! We had the veggie panini with chicken, fresh lemonade and delicious iced tea! We highly recommend!”

“Get the huli huli chicken and the kalua pork! Both were tender and juicy! Huge portions, great value”

“The corn dogs are delicious. My kids love them! And the service is exceptional too.”

“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”

“Absolutely incredible food, and the owner is so kind! Will definitely go back!”

“My husband & I decided to make a pit stop while driving around the island. He got the pina colada & added strawberry smoothie & I got a classic strawberry banana smoothie. They were so fresh & not to mention the staff was SO nice and helped me decide too. We will definitely be coming back!”

“Greetings from Uk
Best shrimps and steak we have ever had!!!
Fantastic service and very welcoming
Looking forward to seeing you again ?”

“great beers and a ton of food trucks to choose from”

“great food, service and atmosphere. fresh food made for a great dinner with the family. ♡”

“The chicken was absolutely amazing, and Isi and company were wonderful! Thank you so much for your kindness! It was all incredible!”

“Best shaved ice of my life!!!

I tried other places next to the resort, and none came close to the one I enjoyed here!

Big portion, soft and flaky with no solid chunks, and I would gladly wait for perfection when you make it this heavenly.

I wish I had taken a picture, that first bite, hydrated my insides, and brought instant joy.”

“I found this place on my way to north shore. I loved their fresh squeezed juice, I tried pineapple lemon ginger and dragon fruit kane juice. ginger kane juice is the best. Strongly recommend pitstop. They have out door seating. Service was great.”

“The staff is so kind and shared the history of how the eatery came to be!”

“This place hides in back of a parking lot surrounded by food trucks. The place itself is a shack, it is the Ford Fiesta of food trucks. Only one dish served, with five choices of topping: Bingsu with chocolate, mango, strawberry, pineapple, or melon.

A cup of frozen sweet cream that has been shaved to the fineness of powdered sugar with alternating layers of your topping, and a scoup of vanilla ice cream on top.

Light, delicious, and exceptionally refreshing in the hot humid afternoon. Wife and I shared one serving with pineapple and it was plenty.”

“Absolutely love Nelly's Tacos! This place is a hidden gem for authentic Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the staff are super friendly. But let's talk about the food - hands down the best burritos on the island! Every bite is bursting with flavor and you can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients. Whether you're craving tacos, burritos, or anything in between, Nelly's Tacos is the place to go. Highly recommend!”

“Great tacos! Had the fish and the shrimp. Would highly recommend either of them, but me personally, I would lean a little more towards the shrimp. Can’t go wrong either way!”

“We had one of the best dinner we have had all trip here!! Oh gosh the mango rice (which I gobbled down without taking a pic) the Tom Yum shrimp is the best I’ve ever had period”

“Fresh, delicious, and kind! We went for an order of rice for our cranky toddler and ended up ordering a friend Onu. The food was fresh and good. The mac salad was perfect and the fish with its sauce was simply amazing. ”

“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”

“Absolutely amazing! Get the #2, you won’t regret it!”

“Awesome place to celebrate my sons birthday very friendly and helpful staff”

“The Lavender smoothie here was to die for!! Had to keep coming back for more. You can taste the high quality of the ingredients and the care that she puts into each and every drink. I will never stop raving about Aunty’s Lil Green Hut!! 💞”

“Grateful for Sarah with a k best bartender so full of Hawaiian aloha I've been on the island for over 4 years Sunday October 26th what happened to be on the North Shore at Turtle Bay giving a friend on Island Tour we also got to enjoy the sunset amazing live music they were also having a contest for costume surfing I shared the video on YouTube I am never leaving the island when I take my last breath it will be on this soil I will definitely be visiting every time I am on the North Shore this has become my favorite spot favorite atmosphere and definitely my favorite bartender Mahalo till we meet again”

“The absolute best strawberry banana smoothie ever. So worth the drive!! Highly recommend. Always make sure to get it once when visiting, it’s so fresh and real fruit, whatever you are doing you’re doing it best”

“Such amazing customer service, along with amazing coffee. I will always recommend Aloha Espresso to anyone traveling to the North Shore!”

“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.”

“Cashew chicken was awesome”

“So yummy! Rainbow House has the most delicious fruit on the island. The customer service is top notch. Our group stopped for lunch and found this gem. Don’t forget to try the coconut pineapple ice cream served in a pineapple bowl!”

“The food was absolutely amazing! It was super easy to order and only took about 10 minutes to get all of your food. The seating is very spacious and open, with music in the background allowing for a peaceful and relaxing lunch or dinner spot. Definitely recommend giving it a try!”

“Excellent coffee, very hot! We even saw three Hawaiian Monk Seals! But, be advised that we *never* saw anyone wipe off any tables in three visits during which we sat and drank our coffee.”

“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.”

“Wonderful experience. The servers and food was amazing. The shrimp pasta and chicken sandwich was on point. We highly recommend this beach front spot. The server had the sandwich sliced in half so my daughter and I could share.”

“Great service. The guy at the truck was very friendly. Had their Oreo waffle churro which was nice and chocolatey and not too greasy. Overall impressed with the food. Would come again”

“Phenomenal shrimp with some of the spiciest sauce I’ve ever had (which we loved!)”

“Love love love this place! Monster smoothie bowls that are creamy deliciousness. I enjoyed the Aloha (like Buddha) Bowl yesterday & today's lunch will be their veg Poke Bowl.”

“We had shrimp, steak and mahi. All were outstanding! Very friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend!”

“We stopped on a Sunday night when most other trucks were closed. My husband got a poke bowl and said it was amazing. I got pork tacos, the meat was good but the tacos were just ok. Service was great and friendly. Reasonable prices especially for the poke bowl.”

“My wife and I are staying at the Turtle Bay on our honeymoon and decided to check out Alaia for our first honeymoon dinner. Without looking up reviews beforehand, we were uncertain of what to expect.

We quickly knew we were in great hands after being greeted by the staff. Our server Conor brought great pleasantries with him as he introduced himself and walked us through the menu. He was extremely kind and informative, which made the dinner that much easier and enjoyable, especially after coming off of a 12+ hour trek from New Jersey. He was just as excited to be a part in making our first honey moon dinner special as we were to be there!

The courses were precedented with some soft bread and delicious (albeit slightly salty) butter which paired well with the signature cocktail, “Don’t Touch the Turtles” (an exquisite combination of Elyx Vodka, Lilikoi, Cane Sugar, and Mint presented in a stylish and epic copper turtle “cup”). The other cocktails were also delicious, as when we came back later in the week I tried the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” which was equally as tasteful. My wife had Prosecco (boring!), we’re not wine connoisseurs but had wine while touring vineyards in Tuscany, so it was good enough for us.

Having dined at Alaia twice for dinner (and gratefully having Conor as our server each time) we were able to try various dishes.

We started with the Hawaiian Ahi Poke and Kuilima Salanova. As a Poke Newbie there were no real expectations so obviously they were far exceeded after trying. The dish is served with fresh avocado which compliments it incredibly. The Kuilima Salanova had perfect proportions. My one issue with most salads is that they typically end up either too dry or over dressed, luckily that was not an issue here.

Finally our main courses roll around and my wife (both times) ordered the Aliʻi Mushroom Tagliatelle with prawns added. Now I don’t care for mushrooms or truffle oil, so my opinion on the dish isn’t worth much. But as an Italian, I know that the Tagliatelle was cooked to (my idea of) perfection. Even more importantly, my wife (who is highly critical of her food) cleaned her plate!

As for myself, I’ve ordered the catch of the day, Mahi Mahi, which was perfect for me as I prefer a “not fishy” fish. I’d say it was fine, again I’m not a food critic. For the second time around I had the Bone-in Pork Chop which was cooked well and came off the bone without much of a fight. Maybe it was a teeny tiny bit dry? Good flavor and paired well with a side of rice.

As we head into our final course, Conor highly recommended the Mile High Turtle Bay Pie. I can’t find the description online but it was a cheesecake with Caramel, pecans, an Oreo cookie type crust and maybe some other delicious sweet topping. Now I don’t really care for cheesecake at all usually, but this was awesome. Big enough to share between two people. A little secret just between my wife and I (and everyone reading this), we ate this on 3 separate occasions.. yes, do the math.. we had dinner twice but Turtle Bay Pie 3 times? We came back one night just for dessert, sue us! But it was too good to resist.

Enough about the food, I’m not a food critic. But I’m a vibe, good times, and one hell of a judge of character.
What you never know to expect when dining in a restaurant is the service you’ll get. It simply cannot be stated enough how great Conor is at providing care for his guests. The second time we came no server came to our table for at least 15 minutes… super odd, clearly just some communication issue going on. This was quickly cleared up when our assistant server who was helping with the dishes and beverages came by and asked if we’d been served yet. We were then assigned Conor (I think we were supposed to have a different server before the mixup), and everything ended up great. We’re easy going so no issue, but I could see how someone could get annoyed.

All in”